Though this is a good introduction to the game I was a little disappointed by the adventure provided. It leans heavily on Combat examples and does not cue the GM or players to try non-combat approaches. Star Fleet officers are expected to solve problems peacefully where it is even slightly possible. The scenario provides a puzzle, but does not give the players a chance of solving it or discovering something interesting. It also has a choke point in the scenario where the players may very well be disarmed and then presents them with a challenging combat situation which they cannot avoid or prepare for. The explanations are good but the starter adventure included in the Core Rules is a better Star Trek scenario by a long shot.

I am a great fan of Savage Worlds and of the Laundry series by Charles Stross. AoO is a very nicely produced setting that allows you to play anything from a Bond movie to Spy-Cthulhu and X-Files to Men in Black, so I shall be using it to run a Laundry game as soon as I can find willing players. Crunch-wise, the setting has a built-in power-point-free magic system and a fast and furious "skill challenge" mechanic for complex multi-step tasks. A nice touch is the ability of the GM or "Director" to give agents Single Use Devices, these allow them to use any power in the rules ONE time, so you can give them the power to confront a dangerous foe without overpowering the players. Highly recommended.