These trainers served as inspiration [1] for "Armada" [2]. It's along the lines of "The Last Starfighter" (which in turn draws inspiration from the Excalibur legend).

[1] http://www.austinchronicle.com/arts/2015-07-31/ernie-cline-g...

[2] by Ernest Cline, of "Ready Player One" and "Fanboys" fame.