# Konquest

> galactic strategic game

**Wikidata**: [Q11929908](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11929908)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/konquest

## Summary
Konquest is a galactic strategic game that is part of the KDE Gear collection of free software applications. It is licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 2.0, allowing users to freely run, study, change and distribute it and its modified versions.

## Key Facts
- Konquest is a galactic strategic game that is part of the KDE Gear applications collection
- It is licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 2.0
- The game has multiple versions including 17.12.1 (released January 11, 2018), 17.12.2 (released February 6, 2018), and 18.04.0 (released April 13, 2018)
- Konquest uses Qt as its GUI toolkit or framework and is programmed in Q2407
- The project is maintained by the KDE community with source code hosted on both GitHub and GitLab repositories

## FAQs
### Q: What is Konquest and what type of game is it?
A: Konquest is a galactic strategic game that is part of the KDE Gear applications collection. It falls under the categories of free software, application, and video game, allowing users to engage in strategic gameplay within a galactic setting.

### Q: What license governs Konquest and what does that mean for users?
A: Konquest is licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 2.0. This means users have the freedom to run, study, change, and distribute the software and its modified versions, making it truly open-source.

### Q: Where can users find and install Konquest?
A: Konquest is available through various channels including the KDE website, Flathub (as org.kde.konquest), and package repositories for Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, Arch Linux, and others. It's also available as a Snap package.

### Q: How is the Konquest project maintained and where can users get support?
A: The Konquest project is maintained by the KDE community. Users can access the source code from GitHub or the preferred GitLab repository. Support is available through the KDE bug tracking system and the IRC channel #kde on irc.freenode.org.

## Why It Matters
Konquest represents an important example of free software gaming that combines strategic gameplay with the open-source philosophy. As part of KDE Gear, it demonstrates the viability of open-source game development within major desktop environments. The game provides accessible entertainment while respecting user freedoms through its GPL license. For the KDE ecosystem, Konquest adds value by offering a strategic game option that integrates seamlessly with other KDE applications. Its availability across multiple Linux distributions makes it accessible to a broad user base, promoting the use of free and open-source software in gaming.

## Notable For
- Being a fully free and open-source galactic strategic game with no proprietary components
- Its integration within the KDE desktop environment as part of KDE Gear
- The game's extensive packaging across virtually all major Linux distributions
- Its dedicated maintenance by the KDE community with regular updates and responsive issue tracking
- Having multiple releases spanning several years, demonstrating sustained development

## Body
### Overview
Konquest is a galactic strategic game that serves as both entertainment and a demonstration of free software principles. The game is classified under multiple categories: free software, application, and video game, reflecting its dual nature as both a piece of software and a gaming experience.

### Licensing and Distribution
Konquest is distributed under the GNU General Public License, version 2.0, ensuring that users have the freedom to run, study, change, and distribute the software and its modified versions. The game is available through multiple channels including the KDE website, Flathub (package ID: org.kde.konquest), and as a Snap package.

### Version History
The game has undergone numerous releases throughout its development history. Notable versions include:
- Version 17.12.1 (released January 11, 2018)
- Version 17.12.2 (released February 6, 2018)
- Version 17.12.3 (released March 6, 2018)
- Version 18.03.80 (beta version, released March 23, 2018)
- Version 18.04.0 (stable version, released April 13, 2018)
- Version 18.04.1 (stable version, released May 8, 2018)
- Version 18.04.2 (stable version, released June 5, 2018)
- Version 18.04.3 (stable version, released July 10, 2018)

### Technical Implementation
Konquest is built using Qt as its GUI toolkit or framework. The programming language used is Q2407. The source code is hosted on both GitHub and GitLab, with the GitLab repository being preferred. The project follows standard KDE development practices and release cycles, with stable and beta versions being released periodically.

### Availability and Installation
Konquest is widely available across various platforms and distributions:
- Ubuntu package: konquest
- Fedora package: konquest
- Debian stable package: konquest
- Arch Linux package: konquest
- Gentoo package: kde-apps/konquest
- FreeBSD port: games/konquest
- OpenBSD port: x11/kde-applications/konquest
- NetBSD package ID: games/konquest
- MacPorts port: konquest

### Community and Support
The Konquest project is maintained by the KDE community with support available through multiple channels:
- Issue tracking: https://bugs.kde.org/buglist.cgi?product=konquest
- IRC channel: #kde on irc.freenode.org
- Email: kde@kde.org
- User manual: https://docs.kde.org/stable/en/kdegames/konquest/

### Recognition and Identifiers
Konquest has several identifiers across different platforms:
- Flathub ID: org.kde.konquest
- UVL game ID (Linux): 218015
- GameSpot game ID: konquest
- VGList video game ID: 49053
- GamerProfiles game ID: Jpzn
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/122dls35

### Media and Documentation
The project includes various media resources and documentation:
- Logo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Crystal_Project_konquest.png
- Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Konquest_català.png
- Wikipedia languages: Bulgarian (bg), Catalan (ca), and Commons
- Documentation available at: https://kde.org/applications/games/org.kde.konquest

## References

1. [Source](https://cgit.kde.org/konquest.git/tag/?h=v17.12.1)
2. [Release 17.12.1. 2018](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v17.12.1)
3. [Source](https://download.kde.org/stable/applications/17.12.2/src/)
4. [Release 17.12.2. 2018](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v17.12.2)
5. [Download archive](https://download.kde.org/stable/applications/17.12.3/src/)
6. [Release 17.12.3. 2018](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v17.12.3)
7. [download archive](https://download.kde.org/unstable/applications/18.03.80/src/)
8. [Release 18.03.80. 2018](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v18.03.80)
9. [Download archive](https://download.kde.org/stable/applications/18.04.0/src/)
10. [Release 18.04.0. 2018](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v18.04.0)
11. [Download archive](https://download.kde.org/stable/applications/18.04.1/src/)
12. [Release 18.04.1. 2018](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v18.04.1)
13. [Download archive](https://download.kde.org/stable/applications/18.04.2/src/)
14. [Release 18.04.2. 2018](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v18.04.2)
15. [Download archive](https://download.kde.org/stable/applications/18.04.3/src/)
16. [Release 18.04.3. 2018](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v18.04.3)
17. [Release 4.11.2. 2013](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.11.2)
18. [Release 4.11.3. 2013](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.11.3)
19. [Release 4.11.4. 2013](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.11.4)
20. [Release 4.11.5. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.11.5)
21. [Release 4.11.80. 2013](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.11.80)
22. [Release 4.11.90. 2013](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.11.90)
23. [Release 4.11.95. 2013](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.11.95)
24. [Release 4.11.97. 2013](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.11.97)
25. [Release 4.12.0. 2013](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.12.0)
26. [Release 4.12.1. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.12.1)
27. [Release 4.12.2. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.12.2)
28. [Release 4.12.3. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.12.3)
29. [Release 4.12.4. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.12.4)
30. [Release 4.12.5. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.12.5)
31. [Release 4.12.80. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.12.80)
32. [Release 4.12.90. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.12.90)
33. [Release 4.12.95. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.12.95)
34. [Release 4.12.97. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.12.97)
35. [Release 4.13.0. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.13.0)
36. [Release 4.13.1. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.13.1)
37. [Release 4.13.2. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.13.2)
38. [Release 4.13.3. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.13.3)
39. [Release 4.13.80. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.13.80)
40. [Release 4.13.90. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.13.90)
41. [Release 4.13.95. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.13.95)
42. [Release 4.13.97. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.13.97)
43. [Release 4.14.0. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.14.0)
44. [Release 4.14.1. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.14.1)
45. [Release 4.14.2. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.14.2)
46. [Release 4.14.3. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v4.14.3)
47. [Release 14.11.80. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v14.11.80)
48. [Release 14.11.90. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v14.11.90)
49. [Release 14.11.95. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v14.11.95)
50. [Release 14.11.97. 2014](https://github.com/KDE/konquest/releases/tag/v14.11.97)