Terrorpods is set on the planet Colian, which is rich in valuable resources such as Aluma, Detonite, and Quaza crystals. The Empire controls ten mining colonies, using these resources to produce destructive Terrorpod units. However, the rival Federation attempts to shut down this operation, sending a player to the surface in a Defence Strategy Vehicle.
From your DSV, you must move and shoot at any encroaching Terrorpods while avoiding their own missiles. Colian has a heavy inertia field, which means you are always moving. You can use guided missiles, but these will consume some of your limited Detonite stocks. Your goal is to find each of the colonies before they are destroyed, set up trade between them, and collect resources to build your own Terrorpods.