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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Level 2 Soldier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
System Requirements
............ 5
Powered Hunting Vehicle or PHV . . . .35
Setup & Installation
.............. 5
Navigating the Game
............. 6
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Single Pla yer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Teleporter Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Multipla yer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Recon Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Load Sa ved Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Level 1 Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Cinematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Level 2 Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Options
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Level 1 Hover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Interface
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Level 2 Hover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Mouse/Keyboard Shortcuts . . . . . . . .22
Level 1 Biped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Tutorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Level 2 Biped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
The Races
Special Attack Unit (X-Tech) . . . . . . .45
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Mechanical Engineer . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Level 1 Soldier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Level 2 Multiped . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Structures
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Main Plant/Advanced Main Plant . . . .48
Headquarters/Advanced Headquarters50
Refinery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Chassis Plant/Advanced Chassis Plant54
Semi-Conductor Plant/Advanced SemiConductor Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Propulsion Plant/Advanced Propulsion
Plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Weapons Plant/Advanced Weapons Plant
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Armor Plant/Advanced Armor Plant . .62
Colony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Power Plant/Advanced Power Plant .66
InfraStructures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Umbilicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Energy Beacons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Auto-Cannon Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Rocket Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Meson Pulse Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Telepad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Hover Pad/Advanced Hover Pad . . . .77
Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Special Thanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
GETTING STARTED
Background
Story
It was just a little over a month ago that an Earth deep space probe encountered a transmission from
an orbitting beacon near the third planet of what has come to be called the “Gift system” .
The transmitted message warned of a mysterious Messiah capable of wielding vasts amount of power.
Though little is known of its origin, many believe such a device could very well bring peace to
whichever race manages to find it and harness its power.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, and diplomats from four races have been in constant communications
since word of the discovery of the beacon spread through the galaxy. The Scorp™. The Mercs™. The
Darken™. All are vying for control with the Humans on Earth over this Messiah.
Human ambassadors offered to create a coalition to oversee whatever new technology was discovered
on the planet, but the plan was rejected. The talks degenerated from there. And even though there is
still a glimmer of hope that an armed conflict may be averted if negotiations can be resumed, troops
on all fronts are poised for battle.
Military officials fear that the struggle for control of the device could ignite an intergalactic conflict of
catastrophic proportions. Tensions are running high and details are sketchy at this point, but sources
confirm that hostilities have broken out on the planet’s surface. Any hopes for a peaceful solution have
just been dashed. The war has begun.
Breakdown
In each mission,you play a commander that has managed to sneak through the battle being waged just
outside of the planet. In order to be covert and pass through the battle lines unnoticed, however, you
were forced to travel in a dropship. Because of the small size of the vessel, you must build your strike
base from scratch, using whatever materials you find on the planet. You must at build at least the basic
structures that are necessary for your survival,but domination requires bigger and better structures that
can provide larger and more complex vehicles. Remember, there are three other races who are vying
for the same secret that you are, and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals...
System Requirements
Required Computer
IBM Pentium 166 (or 100% Compatible) computer with 32 MB of RAM.
Recommended Computer
IBM Pentium 200 (or 100% Compatible) computer with 64 MB of RAM.
Required Operating System
Windows 95
Required Controls
Any mouse supported by Windows 95
Required Display
2 MB Video Card for lower resolutions; 4 MB for higher resolutions.
Required Sound
Any Sound Card supported by Windows 95 Direct Sound.
Required Hard Disk Space
190MB of free space
Required CD-Rom Drive
8 speed or better
Network - Modem - Null Modem - TCP/IP
Any network supported by Windows 95 Direct Play.
DirectX 5.0 (or later)
DirectX 5.0a patch
Setup & Installation
Autorun
Place Dominion CD in drive and close the door.
If after a minute you do not see the installation screen, double click on your “My Computer” icon on your
Windows desktop and then double click on the icon that represents your CD ROM drive
(Usually drive D or E). Once you see the list of files on the CD, click on the ‘Setup.Now.exe’ file. You will
then see the Autorun screen.
Full Installation
Allows maximum space to be used on your harddisk. All of the game files will be installed to the harddisk; the cinematics must be run from the CD.
GAME INTERFACE
Navigating the Game
Main Menu
Single Player
Allows you to play a game against the computer.
Multi Player
Allows you to play a game against a human opponent or opponents.
Load Saved Game
Allows you to load a previously Saved Game.
Cinematics
Play any cinematic of a mission you have completed.
Options
Customize Dominion to your tastes.
Exit
Returns you to Windows 95/NT 4.0.
Single Player
Single Player Menu
Campaign
Allows you to play a campaign.
Mission
Play a previously played specific mission.
Back
Return to Main Menu.
Campaign Menu
Select Race
Allows you to determine the race for the Campaign.
Start Game
Begins a Campaign for the selected race.
Back
Return to Single Player Menu.
Mission Menu
Scenario Data
Lists the name of the presently selected mission, the size of
the map, and the type of terrain.
Scenario Files
A list of all available missions.
Start Game
Begins the mission.
Back
Return to Single Player Menu.
MultiPlayer
_____
MultiPlayer Notes:
In a network game, the host machine will automatically assign a color to each player. This default color
mode is called Player Colors. The first two Human players (if any) will be red and black, the first two
Darken (if any) will be orange and yellow. Mercs will be blue and turquoise, and the Scops green and
purple. Remaining colors will be passed out among remaining players. During Game Play, you can toggle back and forth between Player colors and a simpler mode, called Alignment Colors, by pressing F2.
In Alignment Color mode, you are green, your enemies are red,and your allies are blue.
Connection Type Menu
IPX Connection for DirectPlay
For 2-8 player games over a network.
Internet TCP/IP Connection for DirectPlay
For 2-8 player games over a network or the internet.
Modem Connection for DirectPlay
For two player head to head games.
Serial Connection for DirectPlay
For two player head to head games.
*Note:If you do not have a modem or a serial connection, and you click on one of those options,you will
be prompted to check your hardware installation and network settings. If you have further questions,
contact your modem manufacturer or look on Microsoft’s web page for DirectPlay information.
Back
Return to Main Menu.
Callsign Menu
Enter Callsign
Your name.
Back
Return to Connection Type Menu.
Session Menu
Sessions Display
Lists all MultiPlayer games presently in progress. Those
games you cannot join are shown in white.
Create
Allows you to create a new MultiPlayer game.
Join
Lists all multiplayer games presently in progress. Those
games you cannot join are shown in white.
Search
In a TCP/IP game, you are given the option to search for your
host’s IP address. You can use the CTRL-C function to copy
the host’s address from a file, and can paste the information
into the search bar using CTRL-V.
Back
Return to Callsign Menu.
Create Game Name Menu
Enter game name
Type in the name of your new game.
Back
Return to Session Menu.
Staging Menu
Host Options
Shows options you can choose for your multiplayer game. Only the Host can set these options.
Participant Data Display
Allows players to indicate when they are ready, select a race,
ally with another player, and send messages while everyone
is waiting to start. This allows you to ally before the game has
begun. To request an alliance with a player while a game is in
progress, select a player’s unit and type ‘A’. If they agree to
ally, they will type ‘Y’, at which point you will be allied. This
will last until someone breaks the ally, by again typing ‘A’ after
selecting the allied player’s unit.
Scenario Data
Lists the name of the presently selected MultiPlayer mission,the size of the map,the type of terrain,the
number of players for this map, and the starting Men and Material. Using the arrows,you can adjust the
starting amount for Men and Material.
Scenario Files
A list of all available MultiPlayer missions.
Abort
Return to Session Menu.
Options Menu
Max Players
Allows you to select the maximum number of players for this
MultiPlayer game. Note that the maximum number of players
depends on the MultiPlayer map chosen.
Soldier Squish
Specifies whether Vehicles can squish soldiers or not.
Soldiers will only be squished if they are not moving.
Allying
Allows players to Ally with one another.
Fog Sharing
Specifies whether allied players can share their uncovered fog with other allied players.
Back
Return to Staging Menu.
Load Saved Game
Main Menu
Saved Scenario
A list of all saved missions.
Start Game
Begins the mission.
Back
Return to Main Menu.
Cinematics
Main Menu
Cinematic Files
Lists all the Cinematics available for viewing.
Play Cinematic
Plays the selected Cinematic.
Back
Returns to Main Menu.
Options
Main Menu
Sound Setup
Turn Sound FX and Music on and off.
Difficulty
Set the Difficulty to Introductory, Experienced, or Advanced.
Introductory
With AI that is simpler than at higher levels, and a greater number of initial
resources, the Introductory level of difficulty is suitable for novice Realtime
Strategy players.
Experienced:
With more advanced AI and fewer resources than at the Introductory level, the
Experienced level of difficulty is a challenge for adept Realtime Strategy players.
Advanced:
Because it offers the most advanced AI and the least amount of resources,
the Advanced level of difficulty promises to be a serious challenge for even the
most experienced Realtime strategy players.
Screen Size
Selects the screen resolution.
Graphics Quality
Allows you to choose the quality you prefer.
Highest Quality (real shadows, real fog)
Average Quality (real shadows, dithered fog)
Lower Quality (dithered shadows, dithered fog)
Back
Return to Main Menu.
Interface
____
The interface bar at the bottom of the screen is broken into several sections, each with their own function.
Mini Map
Power Indicator
Unit Selectors
Built Indicator
Cursor Selectors
Text Bar
Resource Indicators
Queued Building
Indicator
Build Tabs
Options
Build Progress
Indicator
MiniMap
The MiniMap gives a satellite view of the battlefield, and activates after you build your Headquarters.
You can send units to any location by simply selecting the unit or units in question and left-clicking on
the MiniMap. Right Clicking on the MiniMap centers the View Window on that area.
Unit Selectors
Unit Selectors allow you to toggle between Structures, Infrastructure, Personnel and Vehicles. As units
build, their progress is indicated by a green bar encircling the unit selector.
Cursor Selectors
Cursor Selectors allow you to change the default Selection Cursor from an arrow to a Dollar Sign
(Selling), a Wrench (Repairing) or an Up Cursor (Upgrading). To return the cursor to the Selection Cursor,
simply right click on the map.
Resource Indicators
The Resource Indicator shows the amount of Men and Materials currently available.
Options Button
The Options Button pauses the game and displays the Briefing Screen.
Note:The game does not pause in a MultiPlayer game.
Power Indicator
The Power Indicator shows the overall efficiency of your base. Whenever power drops below 100%,your
Refinery and Colony output is affected. Constructing towers has a significant impact on the available
power so be sure to build plenty of upgraded Power Plants.
Built Indicator
The Built Indicator will light up to show that you have built at least one unit of that type.
Text Bar
The Text Bar displays information about the cost of building a unit, what units a given structure yields,
and messages, such as whether a build location is obstructed or out of the power range.
MultiPlayer Note: In MultPlayer games, the Text Bar displays text you are typing to an ally or enemy.
Build Tabs
Click on a Build Tab to construct the indicated unit. If a tab is not shown,you cannot build that unit type.
Build Progress Indicator
The Build Progress Indicator shows the prog ress towards completion of a unit being built.
Queued Building Indicator
Clicking more than once on any personnel or vehicle tab will allow you to “queue” up that number of
units to be built in the future. You can cancel at any time by right clicking. Once your Queued
Building Indicator goes past “+9”, an infinity symbol appears. Units will then continue to generate as
long as you have enough Men and Material to do so. SHIFT-clicking on any personnel or vehicle tab
instantly sets the infinite build queue.
MiniMap
The MiniMap gives you information about the battlefield you are playing on and the position of
friendly and enemy units.
Green: Your units and structures are
shown on the minimap as green dots,
and will move as your units move.
Red: Red dots indicate visible enemy
units and structures, and will track with
them as long are they are unforged.
Blue : Blue dots show allied units and
structures.
Black (Fogged) : Areas of black represent unexplored (fogged) terrain.
White: White dots indicate troops taking
damage
Black Boxes, filled with colors: Matter Wells are denoted by color-filled, black boxes. The color
they are filled with displays the state of the well. White-filled boxes represent active and available
Matter Wells. In Single Player or in MultiPlayer Aligment Color mode, a Matter Well being used by
your Refinery is filled with Green, by an ally’s Refinery is filled with blue (only in MultiPlayer), and a
Well being used by an enemy’s Refinery is filled with red. Black Wells are inactive and/or unavailable. Note: In the case of a MultiPlayer game in Player Color mode, the Matter Wells are filled with
colors that correspond to the color of each player.
Section Tabs
The section tabs allow you to switch between the classes of units and structures you can build.
Note: These tabs will only reveal available units and structures on the Build Tabs.
Buildings Tab: The Building Tab shows
the available structures.
Infrastructure Tab: The Infrastructure
Tab shows available structures from the
infrastructure list, like umbilicals, bridges,
and towers.
Personnel Tab: The Personnel Tab
shows available infantry units.
Vehicle Tab: The Vehicle Tab shows available vehicle units.
The Section Tabs have a small ring encircling them that acts as a progress indicator when
building. Even when another tab is selected, the progress indicator will continue to move clockwise around the tab, indicating to showing how close the item being built on that tab is to completion. The progress indicator will flash when the unit being built on that tab is complete.
Cursor Selector
The Cursor Selector allows you to switch between the major cursors, so that you can perform different
actions with a single mouse click.
Note: You can switch back to the Selection Cursor at any time by right clicking on any open location on
the map (one that is not occupied by a unit or structure).
Selection:This Selection Cursor handles
most of the standard actions in the
game.
Sell: Used to sell structures.
Repair: Used to repair structures.
Holding the CTRL key down while clicking on a structure toggles Auto-Repair.
Upgrade:Used to upgrade a structure (if
it can be upgraded).
Resource Indicator
The Resource Indicator tracks how many Men and how much Material you have at any time. These
resources are necessary to build any units or structures.
Man: This readout tracks how many
Men are available from the Colonies you
have built.
Materials:This readout tracks how much
Material has been produced by your
Refineries.
Build Tabs
The Build Tabs show all available units and structures for the active Section Tab. Units and structures may be built by clicking on their build Tab. If enough men and materials are available the status
bar beneath the item will fill in, indicating progress towards building completion. Once building is complete, the status bar will flash.
Enable Tab
Disable Tab
Already Built
Indicator
Unit Graphic
Queued Build
Indicator
Progress Bar
Text Bar
The Text Bar is the typing area for Multiplayer messages during game play, and will also display informational messages. When you hold the cursor over, or “browse”, an available Build Tab, that unit/structure’s
name and cost in Men and Materials will be listed in the Text Bar. If you continue to browse a structure
on the structure tab for a second, it will then show you what units you will be able to build once this building is constructed (units in parentheses indicate that the unit is available only after upgrading the structure).
In a MultiPlayer game, to send messages to your allies, press ENTER or “T”. To send messages to everyone in the game, press ENTER twice (or ‘T’ twice).
Options Button
The Options Button, when clicked, will pause the game and take you to the In-Game
Menu. There you can view mission objectives,load a saved scenario, save the mission
in progress, or adjust scrolling, speed and volume options. It has the same functionality as pressing the ESC key.
Note: Game does not pause during a MultiPlayer Game.
In-Game Menu
Mission Objectives
Key objectives that must be met in order to win the current Mission (Single Player only).
Load/Save
Display Load/Save Menu (Single Player only).
Options
Display Game Options Menu.
Abort
Abort mission in progress and return to Main Menu.
Restart
Restart the current mission from its beginning (Single Player only).
Resume
Resume mission in progress.
Load/Save Menu
Saved Scenarios
A list of all saved missions.
Load
Load the selected Saved Scenario.
Save
To save the mission in prog ress over an existing Saved
Scenario, click on its name in the Saved\ Scenarios, then
click Save and press the Enter key.
To save the mission in prog ress as a new Saved Game, click on Save, type the new Saved Scenario
name and press the Enter key. After saving, you will then resume the mission in progress.
Back
Return to In-Game Menu without loading or saving.
Game Options Menu
Game Speed
Increase/decrease game speed.
Scroll Speed
Increase/decrease scroll speed.
Music Volume
Increase/decrease music volume.
Sound Volume
Increase/decrease ambient sound volume.
Back
Return to In-Game Menu.
Cursors
____
The Game Cursor takes on different looks depending on the units selected and their possible actions.
Right clicking on the map at any time cancels any prior selections and activates the Select Cursor.
Select Cursor: The Select Cursor is used to choose units and structures. This cursor is
active when browsing friendly units or structures and when browsing enemy units.
Attack Cursor: The Attack Cursor becomes active when you have selected units and you
browse an enemy unit or structure. If you click on the enemy unit or structure, the selected units will move to, and attack, the enemy unit. By holding down the CTRL key, you can
force an attack on a friendly unit or structure.
Move Cursor: Once you have selected units, clicking on an open map location with the
Move Cursor will cause the units to move to the map position clicked, ignoring enemies
encountered along the way. This cursor shows white when the selected units may not
move to the browsed map position. If you hold down the CTRL key while clicking, the
selected units will stop and counter-attack if attacked along the way. Note: The Scorp
Digger Vehicle and all Hover Vehicles cannot move to fogged locations.
Waypoint Cursor: The Waypoint Cursor becomes active when you have selected units and
hold down the SHIFT key. If you click while this cursor is active, it sets the clicked map
position as a waypoint for the units to move to. Clicking multiple times with this cursor will
make the selected units follow a path through the points clicked. If you hold down the
SHIFT key and the CTRL key while clicking, units will stop and counter attack if they are
attacked while moving through the waypoints. This cursor shows white when the browsed
map location is not a valid waypoint.
Patrol Cursor: To set up a patrol path for your selected units, press CTRL-P (or hold down
the ALT key while clicking on an open map location) and then click on as many as six open
map positions. Numbered markers 1-6 will appear. Click on the final patrol point marker a
second time to make the selected units walk back and forth along the path,or click on control point marker 1 a second time to make the selected unit patrol in a circuit. Right click
on the map to cancel the patrol order and activate the Select Cursor. This cursor shows
white when the browsed map location is not a valid patrol point.
Guard Cursor: To get your selected units to guard an open map location or friendly unit,
select Guard from their PopUp Menu, press CTRL-G, or hold down the ALT key while clicking on a Friendly unit. The Guard Cursor will animate when you browse a friendly unit or
open map location. Clicking while the cursor animates will instruct the units in the selection to follow (or move to) the specified units (or location) and attack enemy units it encounters. The Guard Cursor shows white when browsing an invalid unit or map location. Right
click on the map to cancel the guard order and activate the Select Cursor. If you would like
your units to hold their position, regardless of enemy attack, either choose Hold Position
from the PopUp Menu, or press CTRL-H and click on an open map location.
Virus Cursor: The Virus Cursor is displayed when an engineer is selected and you browse
over an enemy structure that is not already virused and is connected to a power source.
Clicking on that structure will cause the selected engineer to move to and virus the structure.
Capture Cursor: The Capture Cursor is displayed when an engineer is selected and you
browse an enemy structure that has a virus or is not connected to a power source. Clicking
on that structure will cause the selected engineer to move to and take over that structure.
Load Cursor: When infantry or engineers are selected and you browse over one of your
APC’s (Armored Personnel Carriers), you will see the Load Cursor. Clicking on the APC will
cause any selected infantry or engineers to load into the APC, if there is room. This cursor shows white when the APC is full.
Unload Cursor: The Unload Cursor will appear when you browse over a selected loaded
APC, and clicking on the APC will cause the troops inside to exit.
Repair Pad Cursor: The Repair Pad Cursor becomes active when you have ground vehicles, PHVs or engineers selected and browse over a Telepad that has been designated as a
Repair Pad. (To do this, right click on the Telepad, then choose Repair Pad from the
Telepad’s PopUp Menu after right clicking on the Telepad.) Clicking will cause any
repairable units to move to the Telepad, where they will be beamed away for repair and
return completely healed. (The duration of the repair depends on the extent of the unit’s
damage.) If no selected unit can be repaired, this cursor shows white.
Evacuation Cursor: The Evacuation Cursor becomes active when you have moving ground
units selected and browse over a Telepad that has been designated an Evacuation Pad.
(Only a few scenarios allow this option; you will be told through the mission briefings when
these Telepads are present.) Clicking will cause selected units to move to the Telepad,
where they will be teleported “off world.”
Teleport Cursor: The Teleport Cursor becomes active when you have moving
ground units selected and you browse over a Telepad that has not been designated
as a Repair or Evacuation Pad,and has an active receiver. Clicking will cause the selected units to move to and teleport through the Telepad to the active receiver. If the Telepad
does not have an active receiver, this cursor shows white.
Detonate Cursor: The Detonate Cursor is displayed when units capable of detonation are
selected. Choose Detonate At from the unit’s PopUp Menu, or press the DELETE key to
activate the unit’s detonate order, or hold down the ALT key while browsing on enemy unit
or structure. Then click with this cursor on the enemy unit or structure. The unit will then
move to and explode at the unit or structure clicked. Right click on the map to cancel the
detonate order and activate the Select Cursor. Pressing CTRL -DELETE will cause the unit
to detonate immediately at its current location. You can also choose Detonate at Unit or
Detonate from the PopUp Menu.
Sell Cursor: The Sell Cursor is selected from the Interface Bar. It will animate when
browsing over a friendly structure. Clicking on that structure will sell it. Right clicking
activates the Select Cursor.
Repair Cursor: The Repair Cursor is selected from the Interface Bar. It will animate when
browsing over a structure that has been damaged. Clicking on that structure will repair it.
Right clicking activates the Select Cursor, and CTRL-clicking toggles auto repair, which,
when activated, means that the building will automatically repair itself whenever damaged. Note: The Repair Cursor is also displayed when an engineer is selected and you
browse a friendly structure that is damaged or virused. Clicking on that structure will
cause the selected engineer to move to and remove the virus from,or repair, that structure.
Upgrade Cursor: The Upgrade Cursor is selected from the Interface Bar. It will animate
when browsing a structure that is available for upgrade. Clicking on that structure will
upgrade it. Right clicking will return the Select Cursor.
Deploy/Retract Cursor: The Deploy/Retract cursor will appear when you browse over a
selected Teleporter Vehicle unit. If you click on the Teleporter Vehicle unit with this cursor,
it will deploy (open as a Receiver Pad) if it is a mobile unit,or retract (become a mobile unit)
if it is a stationary Receiver Pad. If the Teleporter Vehicle cannot be deployed at its current
map location, this cursor shows white.
Cloak Cursor: The Cloak Cursor is displayed when a single Darken Cloaker unit is selected. When you browse a friendly unit that can be cloaked, the browsed unit animates; otherwise, it shows white. Clicking on a friendly unit while the Cloaker unit is selected will
cloak the clicked unit.
Dig Cursor: The Dig Cursor is activated when a single Scorp Digger unit is selected and
you choose the Dig or Dig-Unload-Return option from its PopUp Menu. When you browse
a valid dig location, the Dig Cursor will animate. Clicking on the open map location will
deploy the Scorp Digger unit.
Command Point Cursor: The Command Point Cursor is displayed when you press CTRL-R
to
set the Rendezvous Point, or CTRL-W to set the Withdrawal Point. (These command points
may also be set, removed, and located from the Command Point PopUp Menu.) If a
Rendezvous Point or a Withdrawal Point already exists, it will be removed and you will be
able to place the new one at an open map location. If the command point cannot be placed
at the browsed map location, this cursor shows white. Right click on the map to cancel
Command Point placement and activate the Select Cursor (you will lose the original
Command Point if you cancel).
Note:When more than one unit is selected, the displayed cursor may represent an action that only some
of the selected units can do. For example, if you select a Soldier and an Engineer and then browse an
enemy structure, you will see the Virus Cursor, even though the soldier will also attack the structure
when you click on it.
Informational Indicators
Now that you know how the main interface looks,let’s look at the ways in which the game displays information about units and structures.
Unit Selection Circle: When a unit or structure is selected, a Selection circle is displayed
under it. The Selection Circle is green for friendly units and red for enemy units.
Health Bar: The Health Bar is displayed under the selection circle. It will change
color as the unit is damaged, until the unit is destroyed. The Health Bar is entirely green for undamaged units. It becomes yellow as the unit takes damage, then
turns red when the unit is critically (50% or greater) damaged. Note: Bridge
pieces are individually selectable and the health bar reflects the health for the
selected piece only.
Passenger Boxes: Beneath their health bars, APC’s display small boxes, indicating troop capacity. Each box is an available seat in the APC, and a green filled
box indicates that the seat is occupied .
Projectile Boxes: Beneath their health bars, Level 1 Hover units display
small boxes, indicating projectile capacity. Each box is an available projectile
slot, and a red-filled box indicates an unfired projectile. Projectiles are replenished by sending Hover units back to their Hover Pads.
PopUp Menus
Right clicking over any friendly unit in the game brings up a PopUp Menu that shows a list of options
for that unit. Right clicking on the map for approximately a second,when there are no selections,brings
up the Command Point PopUp Menu of general actions. Note: If multiple units are selected,right clicking on any unit in the selection brings up a PopUp Menu for selected units. Gray (disabled) menu items
indicate actions which do not apply to all units in the selection or are not valid actions for the selection.
Mouse/Keyboard Shortcuts
In order to play Dominion you must have a Microsoft™ compatible mouse. With it you can use the buttons to expedite instructions to a given unit.
Selecting Units:
Single Clicking the Left Mouse Button is used to select units on the map
• Left-clicking on a unit makes that unit selected
• Left-clicking on a Friendly unit (while the SHIFT key is down adds that unit to a group of Friendly
units that are selected
• Left mouse button dragging over a group of Friendly units selects all Friendly mobile units within the
area of the drag rectangle
• Left mouse button dragging over a group of Friendly units while the SHIFT key is down adds those
mobile units within the area of the drag rectangle to the group of Friendly units selected
• Holding down the SHIFT key and pressing 0 will add units assigned to any of your groups to the
selection
• Pressing the TAB key while you have a unit or structure selected,selects all other units or structures
of that type
Attacking a single Enemy Unit
• Left mouse button clicking on an enemy unit commands all selected Friendly units to move to and
attack that enemy unit
Attacking multiple Enemy Units
• If one of the selected Friendly units is a commander, the computer AI will, by default, attack in the
most intelligent way possible, attempting Concentrated Fire on the most dangerous units first and
then breaking the attacking force into groups to attack the remaining units
Attacking a single Friendly Unit
• Left mouse button clicking on a friendly unit while the CTRL key is down, commands all selected
units to move to and attack that friendly unit
Note: See the Reference Card for a complete list of mouse and keyboard shortcuts.
TUTORIAL
Tutorial
Game Objectives
You play the part of a commander that heads up an insertion team to the surface of Gift 3. Your objectives will differ in each mission, but the overall objective is to destroy your enemy and discover the
secret of Gift 3. Along the way, you will have to establish a Base Camp from which you can build an
army of your design to conquer the enemy.
Economics (Men & Material)
In Dominion, there is no such concept as money. You are on a remote planet and are given the Hi-Tech
tools to mine its resources and live off the land. There are only two counters that you must keep track
of, Men and Materials. Building a Colony gives you Men. Building a refinery gives you Material. Every
unit in the game costs a certain amount of Men and Material.
Sample Mission
You’re ready for a mission now. We’re going to show you how to run through a simple Build and Destroy
mission. The idea is to build up a base of your own, and then, once properly setup, detach an attack
force and wipe out the enemy. During the real game, the missions will be more complex than this, but
the basic concepts are the same. You can run through these steps in early missions, but all of the
advanced structures will not be available to you. In order to build the Headquarters and the more
advanced structures, you must play at least the second mission for any race.
STEP 1: Building a Main Plant
The first thing you need to do is left-click once on the Main Plant icon on the Build Tabs. This will kick
off the building process.
When the flashing notifies you that the build is done, click again on the Main Plant to select it for placement. Now if you bring the cursor up to the Game Screen, you should see a red or green outline.
Move the cursor around until the outline turns green. What you are doing is finding a clear, unobstructed bit of land to place the Main Plant on.
Click and the Main Plant will build itself. Congratulations!
STEP 2: Building a Power Plant
There are only 3 units available after the Main Plant has been built; the Umbilical, the Energy
Beacon, and the Power Plant. Since a base is useless without power, build that next. Click on the
Power Plant icon and after it is built, place it on the map. Remember to keep enough room for your
Refinery!
STEP 3: Building a Colony
If you look at the other tabs, you will find that you still can’t build any units. These require a Colony.
Click on the Colony icon to build it, click again to activate it for placement , and move the cursor on the
screen until the Colony’s outline is green. Click that spot to place your Colony.
STEP 4: Building a Refinery
The last of the mandatory steps is building a Refinery so you can amass the Materials needed to keep
generating units. Before you can build a refinery, however, you must find a Matter Well to build on top
of. Note: If this Well were located at a greater distance, you would have to build Umbilicals out to it in
order to place a Refinery on it.
Click on the Refinery icon and after the build process is complete, place it on top of the Matter Well.
Step 5: Decision, Decisions...
You now have a functioning base. Where you go now largely depends on the mission. In
some missions,you will have plenty of time to build up a force before the enemy starts attacking. In
most missions, however, you need to generate troops or defensive structures such as Energy Beacons
in order to prevent your base from being uncovered.
Note: Many times the enemy will hold off attacking until it finds something worth destroying. This may
be your Colony, Refinery, and especially your Main Plant. A good strategy is to build Energy Beacons
around your base to prevent the enemy units - specifically the Recon unit - from uncovering these structures.
It is generally a good idea to set up a wall of Energy Beacons before continuing to build other structures.
To do so, left-click on the Infrastructure Tab and select the Energy Beacon Icon. After it is built,you can
place it in the lower right of your base.
Now build a second Energy Beacon and place it at the Upper Right of the Base. Before you place it,however, make sure you get the Green Arrow indicating that this new Energy Beacon will connect to the first
one you built.
After placing the second Energy Beacon, simply click on the first, and then the second, and an Energy
Wall will appear between them. Repeat this until you have built a wall around your base.
Any enemy unit coming in contact with the wall will be zapped for 1/2 its total hit points. Enemy Recon
Units will not go through an Energy Wall.
STEP 6: More Power, More Men
At this point you will see that all of the structures in your base have a flashing yellow lightning bolt on
top of them. This indicates that you have low power. In order to rectify this situation, you will need to
build more Power Plants. At the same time, it would be a good idea to build more Colonies as well. You
have the choice of building more of each, or upgrading the ones that already exist in your base. This is
largely decided by how much Men and Materials you presently have. Since you have just started out,
you don’t have enough Materials or Men to upgrade, so let’s simply build one more of each.
STEP 7:Auto-Repair
Now, finally, you’re ready to take the fight to the enemy. Your first priority, however, should be to
set Auto-Repair on all our base structures so that if the enemy does attack, your structures will heal
themselves, making it more difficult for the enemy to destroy them.
There are two ways to set Auto-Repair. You can left-click on the Repair Icon and hold the CTRL key down
while selecting the structure in question, which will toggle Auto-Repair, or Right-Click on the structure
and use the PopUp Menu to turn it on (or off)
STEP 8: Offense
Before you can fight the enemy, you must find out where he is. Double-click on the Recon Unit and he
will zoom off looking for the enemy on his own.
Now start building some troops. To begin, you need to upgrade one of the Colonies, which will allow
you to build both Level 1 and Level 2 Soldiers.
Next,build a Headquarters to get your MiniMap online and upgrade your Main Plant to allow you to build
PHV’s (the heaviest unit you can build at this point in the mission).
After building the Headquarters, you may notice that your refinery output has slowed down and the now
familiar yellow lightning bolts are showing up on your structures. Build a couple of Power Plants to
increase your base efficiency.
Because you can always use more Matter Wells, build up some troops in order to attack enemy defenders,in case your Recon uncovers an additional Well. Build 3 more PHV’s to strengthen your attack force.
To do so, select the Personnel Tab and left-click three times on the PHV Icon. You will notice that after
the first left-click, a circle appears and shows a +1 and then a +2. This tells us that you have ordered
3 PHV’s to be built.
As a last step, use the CTRL-R command to specify a Rendezvous Point for your newly built
PHV’s so they are on the front lines and ready for battle. Position this Rendezvous Point just to
the north of where are troops are.
You now see your PHV’s one by one step off the Main Plant and head to your rendezvous point.
STEP 9: More Refineries online
Now you need to set up Umbilicals to distribute power. First, go to the Infrastructure tab, and click to
build an Umbilical. When the build is done, click again to activate it for placement,and then pick a spot
reasonably near the Power Plant.
Place the Umbilical down.
How do you see how far an Umbilical transmits power? Select the Umbilical (or Tower) by left-clicking
on it. Click on it again,and you will see a set of diamonds spin out from the umbilical and move in a circle. These diamonds mark the perimeter of the Umbilical’s power dispersion.
The diamonds only need to touch the base of a building, or hit the circle of another Umbilical to send
power there. Yes, you can transmit power over long distances by building chains of Umbilicals.
Step 10: Defenses
Now that your basic base is set up and powered,defend it. Obviously, building troops and vehicles is a
great way to defend a base, but Dominion has another option available.
Energy Beacons and Towers may, when powered, erect Energy Walls between them.
To do this, go to the infrastructure tab, and build and place a Beacon. Make sure it is within the range
of your power Umbilical’s dispersion. Follow the steps described in Step 5 to create your energy wall.
Now you have a basic defense set up. .
Step 11: Upgrading
Now you have all of the basic elements of a defensible base. It’s time to branch out and start building
some more powerful units.
If you look at the dependency chart, you have a choice of two actions to move toward in building up:
You can upgrade the Main Plant and build an Armory.
You can upgrade the Colony and build an HQ.
Start with the Main Plant. Go to the Menu Bar, and click on the Upgrade icon. The cursor will now
change to the upgrade cursor. Move it over the Main Plant and click. A small upgrade icon will appear
next to the plant to let you know that it is upgraded. You will also see the Main Plant appear as a clickable item on the Structure Build tabs.
Step 12: Building Units
Now for the fun part. Building units.
Turn to either the Infantry or Vehicle tabs and click on any available unit. It will begin building, and,when
complete, will appear on the Main Plant’s pad.
Step 13: Grouping Units
It is possible to save off a set of particular units as a group, which you can recall at any time.
To set up a group, select the units and then press CTRL key and a number key from 1 to 9. You have
now set up a group. To recall that group at any time, press the number key you set for that group. To
select the units assigned to any group, press the number 0. From this point on, you are on your own.
You have all of the information necessary to play the game, so have fun!
PERSONNEL
The Races
Humans: The most colonizing race in the galaxy, Humans have learned to adapt to all terrain types and
situations. Their technology is neither superior nor inferior to that of the other races allowing them to
take on all enemies with equal footing. The Humans rely heavily on their Commanders’ decisions to
bring victory.
Mercs: The Bendian Mercenaries are a nomadic race whose homeworld was long ago lost. Their technology has come a long way from the early rag-tag bands that attempted attacks on distant borders.
The backbone of their force is their ‘Widowmaker’ vehicle which can ‘remote’ an enemy’s vehicle, allowing them to control it. The Mercs have long been feared because of the Widowmaker and the fact that
their men and machines have tremendous fire power.
Darken: The Darken are an ancient race who have practiced the art of gradual planetary conquest. Their
empire is strong and trade is plentiful. With the arrival of the Messiah message, the Darken seek to
maintain a balance of power by acquiring the knowledge of its power and distributing it freely. At least
that’s what their PR says...The Darkens have survived because they heavily fortify all their conquered
worlds. As a result, their characteristics heavily favor defensive setups.
Scorp: The Scorp are ruthless and predatory. They often fight amongst themselves and have little regard
for fellow comrades. They have long practiced a philosophy of strength in numbers. Many feel it is a
result of their poor engineering, which issues substandard metals. This means each unit is weaker, but
the Scorp say they prefer the company of many of their own. They have the fastest, most responsive
units, but they are also the weakest. The units fight best while in a hive/pack.
Personnel
Preface
None of these units are available until a colony is built. Each race has their own version of the described
personnel. The different personnel of each race, although of a similar generic type, act in the manner
which reflects the specific characteristics.
Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical beings cannot participate in combat.
Requires previously built:
• Semi-Conductor Plant
Required For:
• Virusing Enemy Structures
• Capturing Enemy Structures
• Removing Virus from Friendly Structures
• Repairing Friendly Structures
Cost to Build:
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Men
12
12
12
12
Materials
600
400
600
300
Special Abilities:
• Virusing Colony - Newly generated soldiers belong to the last virus implanter
• Virusing Power Plant - Cuts power output in half, in addition to destroying nearby Umbilicals
• Virusing Main Plant - Every new unit built damages the Main Plant by 33%
• Virusing Propulsion Plant - New Hovercraft have 50% damage
• Virusing Chassis Plant - New Multipeds have 50% damage
• Virusing Armor Plant - New Bipeds have 50% damage
• Virusing Weapons Plant - New Tanks have 50% damage
• Virusing Semi-Conductor Plant - Destroys all bridges placed after the Plant is virused
• Virusing Refinery - Last viruser gets half of production
• Virusing Headquarters - Eliminate Enemy’s MiniMap
• Virusing Hover Pad - Disables the ability of the Hover Vehicle to restock its missiles
• Virusing (any) Tower - Tower fires at any nearby Friendly unit
Darken
Technoid
Human
Mechanical Engineer
Merc
Android
Scorp
Infestor
• Virusing Umbilical - Destroys it
• Virusing Telepad - Destroys units that attempt to teleport from it
Notes:
• Virus an enemy building by selecting an Engineer and left-clicking on the building.
• Capturing Enemy Structures requires that the structure not be connected by Umbilicals or other
structures to the Main Plant or that the structure be virused.
• Engineers will always remove a Virus from a friendly structure before healing it. To remove the virus
from a building, left-click on the building while an Engineer is selected.
• Virused structures cannot be sold. They may be destroyed.
MultiPlayer Note:
If a player viruses another player’s Colony and then is either defeated or leaves the game, any Colony
viruses which that player implanted will be cleared upon his exit.
Commander
Commanders can take control of units assigned to them, telling them to “Hit the Dirt” when under fire,
thus lowering the units’ chances of being hit. They will also heal any hurt units and lead their men in
calisthenics during downtime. Commanders have the ability to kneel and crawl in addition to their normal standing position. These three positions can be accessed by pressing K, C, or S respectively, or by
choosing the respective commands from the PopUp Menu. The Commander’s thumper, (which acts like
and overrides the rendezvous point),can be toggled on and off by selecting (or deselecting) the Thumper
command from the PopUp Menu.
Requires previously built:
• Upgraded Headquarters
Required For:
• Offense/Defense/Healing
• Healing Level 1 and Level 2 soldiers
Cost to Build:
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Men
1
1
1
1
Materials
900
600
900
450
Other Abilities:
• Marksman/Sniper
• Lead troops
• Heal troops
• Command troops assigned to him to go prone in combat
Notes:
• In order to get the benefit of a Commander’s experience, units must be assigned to him using the
CTRL-# combination. Select the Commander and any personnel you wish to assign to him and press
the CTRL key followed by a number.
• Commanders also lead the units in jumping jacks,which has a healing effect on the troops the longer
they jump. The Commander must be in close proximity to the units in order to heal them.
Darken
Guard Leader
Human
Commander
Merc
Raider Boss
Scorp
Drone Leader
Level 1 Soldier
The backbone of the force, these are the grunts that do all the “real fighting”. They have neither armored
nor powered uniforms, and are therefore the least expensive to build. They carry Accelerated Burst
Rifles with Titanium Shells capable of doing great damage to other personnel, but little damage against
vehicles and structures.
Requires previously built:
• Colony
Required For:
• Offense/Defense
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
1
225
1
150
1
225
1
112
Other Abilities:
• None
Notes:
• Level 1 Soldiers can kneel or crawl, lowering their profile and allowing them to take less damage
from attack. You can initiate this by choosing Kneel or Crawl from the Soldier’s PopUp Menu ,by typing K for kneel or C for crawl,or assigning them to a Commander who will tell them to “Hit the Dirt”
when under fire.
Darken
Guard
Human
ABR Cadet
Merc
Raider
Scorp
Drone
Level 2 Soldier
Sporting light combat armor, these recruits are armed with a Xenobium lined Bazooka which fires
Tyrillium-tipped self-propelled shells able to penetrate the heaviest armor. While they are effective
against infantry, these boys pack a tremendous punch against vehicles and structures.
Requires previously built:
• Colony
Required For:
• Offense/Defense
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
1
300
1
200
1
300
1
150
Other Abilities:
• Lightly Armored
• Long Range Attack
Notes:
• Level 2 Soldiers can kneel or crawl, lowering their profile and allowing them to take less damage
from attack. You can initiate this by choosing Kneel or Crawl from the Soldier’s PopUp Menu by typing K for kneel or C for crawl, or assigning them to a Commander who will tell them to “Hit the Dirt”
when under fire.
Darken
Heavy Guard
Human
Xeno Bazookamen
Merc
Heavy Raider
Scorp
Heavy Drone
Powered Hunting Vehicles or PHV
Developed at Microsafe Robotic Labs, the PHV has become the choice for lone insertion missions in the
military. With its Tyrillium carbide exterior and dual Bronson Focused Particle Beam Emitters, this suit
can dish it out and take it.
They stand 8-9 feet tall and are quite imposing to the casual observer. Although slow to turn,when the
BFE guns sweep your way, you’d better duck.
Requires previously built:
• Colony
• Upgraded Main Plant
Required For:
• Offense/Defense
Cost to Build:
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Men
1
1
1
1
Materials
750
500
750
375
Other Abilities:
• Armored
• Bronson Focused Particle Beam Emitter
• Soldier Squishing
• Detonation by choosing Detonate or Detonate At from the unit’s PopUp Menu, pressing the DELETE
key to activate the unit’s Detonate At order, pressing CTRL-DELETE to activate units’ detonate order
or holding down the ALT key while browsing an enemy unit or structure, and then clicking with this
cursor on the enemy unit or structure.
Darken
Power Guard
Human
PHV
Merc
Power Raider
Scorp
Power Drone
VEHICLES
Vehicles
____
Preface
“The foot soldier is only as good as the heavy armor behind him.” - General Vincent Clark, Ruhelen
Sector.
From wheeled to treaded to hovered to legged,the modern general has much firepower at his disposal.
It is through a blending of each unit’s unique talents that the well rounded attack force is created. Each
race has their own version of the described vehicles. The different vehicles of each race, although of a
similar generic type, act in the manner which reflects the specific characteristics of that race. All of the
vehicles, with the exception of Hovers, have the default ability to kill (squish) non-moving infantry.
Weaponed vehicles (except for X-Techs and Hover Vehicles) have the additional ability of detonation at
chosen locations. In order to see the range of a weaponed vehicle, left-click on it after you have it selected.
Teleporter Vehicle
Teleporting is an incredible technology but is still in its infancy. It is advised that you have significant
power if you choose to use this device. This Vehicle is only useful if a Main TelePad Structure has been
built, as this is an Unpowered Receiver.
This vehicle unfolds into a TelePad Receiver. At your command, the vehicle can fold up and move to
another location. You can deploy (open) or retract (close) a Teleporter Vehicle either by choosing the
appropriate command from the PopUp Menu, or by clicking on a selected Teleporter Vehicle.
Teleporter Vehicles are not heavily armored, and should have protection around them if they are to continue in service in hostile areas.
The Teleporter Vehicle can be selected as the default build location. If it is closed up or destroyed, the
Main Plant becomes the default build location.
Requires previously built:
• Upgraded Semi-Conductor Plant
Required For:
• Teleporting over great distances.
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
50
4500
50
3000
50
4500
50
2250
Other Abilities:
• Can be selected as a default build location (toggle this option by choosing Primary Build Pad from
the PopUp Menu)
• Can be selected as a receiver pad (toggle this option by choosing Primary Receiver from the PopUp
Menu)
Darken
Telepod
Human
Telerig
Merc
Transmat
Scorp
Migrator
Recon Vehicle
The Recon Vehicle has been especially designed for reconnaissance. Its light armor gives it little protection, making it rely on its own speed to distance itself from problems.
Requires previously built:
• Headquarters
Required For:
• Reconnaissance
Cost to Build:
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Men
6
6
6
6
Materials
300
200
300
150
Other Abilities:
• Automated Recon initiated through clicking on a selected Recon Vehicle or choosing Recon from the
unit’s PopUp Menu
• Soldier squishing
Notes:
• Recons will stop after they have uncovered all fog in a given area. If you build a bridge to another
unfogged area,the Recon will start up again and go to work.
Darken
Sentinel
Human
Recon
Merc
Explorer
Scorp
Scout
Level 1 Tank
The Level 1 Tank was designed primarily for base defense. Its light armor and low firepower means it
is not incredibly effective in assault situations. It is, however, highly mobile and can be used as a quick
strike against invading enemies.
Requires previously built:
• Weapons Plant
Required For:
• Offense/Defense
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
25
1500
25
1000
25
1500
25
750
Other Abilities:
• Detonation by choosing Detonate or Detonate At from the unit’s PopUp Menu, pressing the DELETE
key to activate the unit’s detonate order. Pressing CTRL-DELETE activate units’ detonate order, or
holding down the ALT key while browsing an enemy unit or structure, and then clicking with this
cursor on the enemy unit or structure.
Darken
Battle Tank
Human
Medium Tank
Merc
Light Cannon
Scorp
Hive Attacker
Level 2 Tank
Designed for long distance pummeling, this vehicle sports an enormous cannon, which can fire mansized projectiles with accurately. Its low armor means one would be wise to keep it away from enemy
fire.
Requires previously built:
• Upgraded Weapons Plant
Required For:
• Offense/Defense
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
25
1500
25
1000
25
1500
25
750
Other Abilities:
• Long Range
• Detonation by choosing Detonate or Detonate At from the unit’s PopUp Menu, pressing the DELETE
key to activate the unit’s detonate order. Pressing CTRL-DELETE activate units’ detonate order, or
holding down the ALT key while browsing an enemy unit or structure, and then clicking with this
cursor on the enemy unit or structure.
Darken
Mortar
Human
Breach Maker
Merc
Heavy Cannon
Scorp
Hive Destroyer
Level 1 Hover
There is nothing more horrifying than the sight of dozens of Hovers sweeping down over your troops
or base. The bombs these fiends drop have devastating power and a huge radius effect. Their only weak
spot is their light armor which accommodates their large payload of 8 Terin Slamcasters.
Level 1 Hovers cannot uncover fogged terrain and can only strike in unfogged areas of the map.
Requires previously built:
• Hover Pad
Required For:
• Offense/Defense
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
100
6000
100
4000
100
6000
100
3000
Other Abilities:
• Enhanced Movement
Darken
Assault Hover
Human
Hover Bomber
Merc
Fighter
Scorp
Wasp
Level 2 Hover
Designed primarily for transporting troops to the front line, the Level 2 Hover Armored Personnel Carrier
has Heavy Armor and no weapons. To board an APC, select the desired units and left-click on the APC.
To unload the APC, either choose Unload from the PopUp Menu, or left-click on the APC. You can also
double click on the APC to unload it. The Level 2 Hover holds up to 6 personnel, excluding PHVs.
Requires previously built:
• Hover Pad
• Upgraded Propulsion Plant
Required For:
• Offense/Defense
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
25
1500
25
1000
25
1500
25
750
Other Abilities:
• Enhanced Movement
• Troop Transport
• Choose Return to Base from the unit’s PopUp Menu or press the SPACE BAR to return the Hover to
its Hover Pad
Darken
Guard Carrier
Human
Hover APC
Merc
Transport
Scorp
Drone Pod
Level 1 Biped
The Level 1 Biped can have a devastating affect on both infantry and armored units. Its fast rate of fire
far outweighs its lack of maneuverability. It is heavily armored and can withstand attack, thus diverting the enemy while allowing smaller units to move in for the attack.
Requires previously built:
• Armor Plant
Required For:
• Offense/Defense
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
50
2250
50
1500
50
2250
50
1125
Other Abilities:
• Enhanced Movement
• Detonation by choosing Detonate or Detonate At from the unit’s PopUp Menu, pressing the DELETE
key to activate the unit’s detonate order. Pressing CTRL-DELETE activate units’ detonate order, or
holding down the ALT key while browsing an enemy unit or structure, and then clicking with this
cursor on the enemy unit or structure.
Darken
Invader
Human
Hunter
Merc
Battle Trek
Scorp
Hornet
Level 2 Biped
The big brother of the Level 1 Biped, the Level 2 Biped sports twin rocket launchers whose collateral
damage can take out entire platoons.
Requires previously built:
• Upgraded Armor Plant
Required For:
• Offense/Defense
Cost to Build:
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Men
50
50
50
50
Materials
2250
1500
2250
1125
Other Abilities:
• Rocket Launcher
• Enhanced Movement
• Detonation by choosing Detonate or Detonate At from the unit’s PopUp Menu, pressing the DELETE
key to activate the unit’s detonate order. Pressing CTRL-DELETE activate units’ detonate order, or
holding down the ALT key while browsing an enemy unit or structure, and then clicking with this
cursor on the enemy unit or structure.
Darken
Ravager
Human
Stalker
Merc
War Walker
Scorp
Mantis
Special Attack Unit (X-Tech)
Each race has developed a Special Attack Unit that it can use against the other races.
The Darken have developed a Cloaking unit which can make weaponed Friendly ground units and mobile
Friendly Teleport Vehicles invisible to the enemy once it fires upon them. The cloaked units remain invisible to enemy units until they fire or, in the case of mobile Telerig units, are opened. APC’s uncloak when
unloading, and units taking damage also uncloak. By choosing Passive Cloaking from a cloaked unit’s
PopUp Menu, the cloaked unit will not fire upon enemy units when they are in proximity and will, thus,
remain cloaked until explicitly directed to fire. Moving a unit in passive cloaking will cancel Passive
Cloaking.
Humans have developed a biomechanical circuit control unit which paralyzes enemy vehicles and towers for a limited amount of time. While paralyzed, the units cannot move or fire.
Mercs have developed a remote brainwashing unit which confuses enemy vehicles (except loaded APC
units) into thinking they belong to the Merc. Once under Merc control, the units behave like Friendly units.
The Scorp have developed a Digger unit that can transport troops underground. While underground, the
Digger is invulnerable and cannot be seen or fired upon by enemy units. It is deployed by choosing the
Dig option from its PopUp Menu and specifying an unobstructed, unfogged target location. When the
Digger has infantry or Engineers as cargo, choosing the Dig-Unload-Return option from its PopUp Menu
directs it to unload its cargo once it reaches the specified location and to return to its origination point.
Requires previously built:
• Chassis Plant
Required For:
• Special Attack
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
75
8000
75
8000
75
8000
75
8000
Other Abilities:
• Darken - Cloaks weaponed Friendly ground units and Friendly mobile Teleport Vehicles.
• Human - Paralyzes enemy units and towers for a limited time.
• Merc - Takes over enemy vehicles.
• Scorp - Digs underground to deliver infantry or Engineers.
Darken
Cloaker
Human
M-Cat
Merc
Widow Maker
Scorp
Digger
Level 2 Multiped
The Level 2 Multiped Armored Personnel Carrier is a heavily armored heavily weaponed machine of
death and destruction. These vehicles are mobile weapon platforms that are capable of leveling structures in seconds and bringing a base to its knees in minutes.
Requires previously built:
• Upgraded Chassis Plant
Required For:
• Offense/Defense
Cost to Build:
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Men
100
100
100
100
Materials
6000
4000
6000
3000
Other Abilities:
• Passenger Ability
• Detonation by choosing Detonate or Detonate At from the unit’s PopUp Menu, pressing the DELETE
key to activate the unit’s detonate order. Pressing CTRL-DELETE activate units’ detonate order, or
holding down the ALT key while browsing an enemy unit or structure, and then clicking with this
cursor on the enemy unit or structure.
Darken
Titan Crawler
Human
Dreadnaught
Merc
Colossus
Scorp
Queen
STRUCTURES
Structures
Preface
What follows is a list of all structures in the game. These include buildings, bridges, defensive towers
and infrastructures.
Placement
It is important to plan how your Base Camp is organized. If any structure cannot trace an uninterrupted line of Umbilicals and structures to the Main Plant, that structure(s) cannot function and will not
repair.
It is possible for a single Engineer to disable an entire wing of a base by interrupting the continuous
Umbilical line.
Construction
All structures have a skeletal framework and a skin that comprise five frames of animation when the
structure is building. Structures require a certain amount of Men and Material to build (the Men work
inside the structure and are returned to the available recruitment pool if the building is sold).
Destruction
All structures have Health Bars that decrement as damage increases. Once a building is 100% hurt, it
will be replaced by an explosion and rubble animation.
Acquisition
All structures can be taken over by an enemy Engineer but only after power to that structure is eliminated or the structure is virused.
Selling
All structures may be sold at half the cost of their construction. When a structure is sold,the Men it took
to construct the building are returned to the pool of Men available for recruitment.
Main Plant/Advanced Main Plant
This is the main construction building for the Base Camp. The Main Plant is used to build all mobile vehicles and personnel. It can be toggled as the main build pad by selecting Primary Build Pad from the
PopUp Menu.
Requires previously built:
• Nothing
Required for building:
Normal:
• Energy Beacons
• Umbilicals
• Power Plant
Upgraded:
• PHVs
Cost to Build:
Normal:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
30
3000
30
3000
30
3000
30
3000
Upgraded:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
15
1500
15
1500
15
1500
15
1500
Darken
Main Plant
Human
Main Plant
Merc
Main Plant
Scorp
Main Plant
Produced when sold or destro yed:
Normal:
• 2 Level 1 Soldiers
• 1 Level 2 Soldier
Upgraded:
• 2 Level 1 Soldiers
• 2 Level 2 Soldiers
Result when virused:
• Every new unit built damages the Main Plant by 33%
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Other Abilities:
• None
Results of Upgrading:
• Ability to create PHV’s (with Colony)
Results of building multiple structures of this type:
• You cannot build more than one Main Plant
Headquarters/Advanced Headquarters
The Headquarters allow you to access one of the most useful tools available in the game, the MiniMap.
This allows you to see the placement of all of your enemies and allies—as long as the area has been
de-fogged. The Headquarters also produce Commanders, in addition to being necessary for all of the
advanced plants.
Requires previously built:
• Colony
Required for building:
Normal:
• Recon Vehicles
• Armor Plant
• Weapons Plant
• Semi-Conductor Plant
• Chassis Plant
• Propulsion Plant
Upgraded:
• Commanders
• Auto-Cannon Towers
Cost to Build:
Normal:
Men
Materials
Darken:
40
1500
Human:
40
1500
Merc:
40
1500
Scorp:
40
1500
Upgraded:
Men
Materials
Darken:
20
750
Human:
20
750
Merc:
20
750
Scorp:
20
750
Darken
Human
Headquarters
Headquarters
Merc
Headquarters
Scorp
Headquarters
Produced when sold or destro yed:
Normal:
• 1 Level 2 Soldier
Upgraded:
• 1 Level 1 Soldier
• 1 Level 2 Soldier
Result when virused:
• Loss of MiniMap
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Other Abilities:
• MiniMap
Results of Upgrading:
• Ability to create Commanders
• Ability to create Auto-Cannon Towers (with upgraded Colony)
Results of building multiple structures of this type:
• Building more than one Headquarters has no effect
Refinery
This plant is used to convert matter from Wells to material necessary for building and repairing units and
structures. Refineries must be placed on top of Matter Wells. You can examine your Refinery efficiency
by allowing the cursor to hover over your Refinery. Allowing your mouse to hover over the Base
Efficiency Bar will display the efficiency of the Base.
Requires previously built:
• Colony
Required for building:
• Nothing
Cost to Build:
Normal:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
70
1500
70
1500
70
1500
70
1500
Produced when sold or destroyed:
• No Infantry
Result when virused:
• Last viruser receives half of all Materials produced
Darken
Refinery
Human
Refinery
Merc
Refinery
Scorp
Refinery
Base power reliance:
• Refinery efficiency is equal to the total base power rounded up to the next 10 percent. For
example a base with 93% power corresponds to 100% Refinery efficiency.
Other Abilities:
• Supplies Material
Note:
On the MiniMap, Matter Wells show up as color-filled black boxes. You must place Refineries on Matter
Wells. In Single Player:
• Available and active Wells are white-filled.
• Enemy Wells are red-filled.
• Your Wells are green-filled
• Unavailable or inactive Wells are black-filled
MultiPlayer Notes:
You can give Materials to any ally by building Umbilicals to his Base and then right-clicking on any of
your Refineries to access the PopUp Menu. Choose ‘1000 to <player name>’ from the PopUp Menu.
In the case of a MultiPlayer game, in the default Player Color mode, the Matter Wells are filled with colors that correspond to the color of each player. Otherwise, in Alignment Color mode, your Wells are
green-filled, enemy Wells are red-filled, ally Wells are blue-filled, available Wells are white-filled, and
unavailable Wells are black filled.
Results of Upgrading:
• Refineries cannot be upgraded
Results of building multiple structures of this type:
• Refineries produce Material at a certain rate. Increasing the number of Refineries multiples the rate
at which Material is produced. Building two Refineries doubles the rate of production of Material,
three Refineries triples the rate of production, etc.
Chassis Plant/Advanced Chassis Plant
This plant produces the most technologically advanced vehicles,including the X-Tech Units.
Requires previously built:
• Headquarters
Required for building:
Normal:
• X-Techs
Upgraded:
• Level 2 Multiped
Cost to Build:
Normal:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
100
4000
100
4000
100
4000
100
4000
Upgraded:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
50
2000
50
2000
50
2000
50
2000
Produced when sold or destro yed:
Normal:
• 2 Level 1 Soldiers
• 2 Level 2 Soldiers
Upgraded:
• 2 Level 2 Soldiers
• 1 Commander
Darken
Chassis Plant
Human
Chassis Plant
Merc
Chassis Plant
Scorp
Chassis Plant
Result when virused:
• New Multipedal Vehicles receive 50% damage
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Other Abilities:
• None
Results of Upgrading:
• Ability to create Level 2 Multipeds
Results of building multiple structures of this type:
• Building two Chassis Plants decrease by 25% the build time of the units and structures that the
Chassis Plant allows you to build. Building more than two Chassis Plants will decrease the resulting time by 25% more, for each Chassis Plant you build.
Semi-Conductor Plant/Advanced Semi-Conductor Plant
This Semi-Conductor Plant is the “think tank” for new technology. Ideas and prototypes are developed
here to increase the possibility of creating the one device that will give you an advantage in the war.
Requires previously built:
• Headquarters
Required for building:
Normal:
• Meson Towers
• Engineers
• Bridges
Upgraded:
• Telepads
• Teleporter Vehicles
Cost to Build:
Normal:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
25
2000
25
2000
25
2000
25
2000
Upgraded:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
12
1000
12
1000
12
1000
12
1000
Darken
Human
Merc
Scorp
Semi-Conductor Plant
Semi-Conductor Plant
Semi-Conductor Plant
Semi-Conductor Plant
Produced when sold or destroyed
Normal:
• 1 Level 1 Soldier
• 1 Level 2 Soldier
Upgraded:
• 2 Level 1 Soldiers
• 1 Level 2 Soldier
Result when virused:
• Exiting Bridges are destroyed and you are not allowed to build more Bridges until virus is removed
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Other Abilities:
• None
Results of Upgrading:
• Ability to create Telepads
• Ability to create Teleporter Vehicles
Results of building multiple structures of this type:
• Building two Semi-Conductor Plants decrease by 25% the build time of the units and structures that
the Semi-Conductor Plant allows you to build. Building more than two Semi-Conductor Plants will
decrease the resulting time by 25% more for each Semi-Conductor Plant you build.
Propulsion Plant/Advanced Propulsion Plant
This is where more advanced engines are developed for vehicles. It is mainly used for the production
of Hovered Vehicles.
Requires previously built:
• Headquarters
Required for building:
Normal:
• Hover Pad
• Level 1 Hover
Upgraded:
• Level 2 Hover
Cost to Build:
Normal:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
75
5000
75
5000
75
5000
75
5000
Upgraded:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
37
2500
37
2500
37
2500
37
2500
Produced when sold or destroyed:
Normal:
• 3 Level 1 Soldiers
• 2 Level 2 Soldiers
Darken
Propulsion Plant
Human
Propulsion Plant
Merc
Propulsion Plant
Scorp
Propulsion Plant
Upgraded:
• 3 Level 1 Soldiers
• 1 Level 2 Soldier
• 1 Commander
Result when virused:
• New Hover Vehicles receive 50% damage
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Other Abilities:
• None
Results of Upgrading:
• Ability to create Level 2 Hovers (with Hover Pad)
Results of building multiple structures of this type:
• Building two Propulsion Plants decrease by 25% the build time of the units and structures that the
Propulsion Plant allows you to build. Building more than two Propulsion Plants will decrease the
resulting time by 25% more for each Propulsion Plant you build.
Weapons Plant/Advanced Weapons Plant
This is where the actual firepower is added to the vehicle. As your technology advances, you will be
able to move from machine guns to missiles, and finally to Meson Pulse weapons.
Requires previously built:
• Weapons Plant
Required for building:
Normal:
• Rocket Tower
• Level 1 Tank
Upgraded:
• Meson Tower
• Level 2 Tank
Cost to Build:
Normal:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
25
2000
25
2000
25
2000
25
2000
Upgraded:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
12
1000
12
1000
12
1000
12
1000
Darken
Weapon Plant
Human
Weapon Plant
Merc
Weapon Plant
Scorp
Weapon Plant
Produced when sold or destroyed:
Normal:
• 1 Level 1 Soldier
• 1 Level 2 Soldier
Upgraded:
• 2 Level 1 Soldiers
• 1 Level 2 Soldiers
Result when virused:
•
New Tanks receive 50% damage
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Other Abilities:
•
None
Results of Upgrading:
• Ability to create Meson Towers (with Semi-Conductor Plant)
• Ability to create Level 2 Tanks
Results of building multiple structures of this type:
• Building two Weapons Plants decrease by 25% the build time of the units and structures that the
Weapons Plant allows you to build. Building more than two Weapons Plants will decrease the
resulting time by 25% more for each Weapons Plant you build.
Armor Plant/Advanced Armor Plant
This is where the outer armor is added to all parts of the vehicle. As your technology advances,you will
be able to move from thick heavy armor of minimum resistance to light thin armor of maximum resistance.
Requires previously built:
• Headquarters
Required for building:
Normal:
•
Level 1 Bipedal Vehicles
Upgraded:
•
Level 2 Bipedal Vehicles
Cost to Build:
Normal:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
50
3000
50
3000
50
3000
50
3000
Upgraded:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
25
1500
25
1500
25
1500
25
1500
Produced when sold or destro yed:
Normal:
• 2 Level 1 Soldiers
• 1 Level 2 Soldier
Darken
Armor Plant
Human
Armor Plant
Merc
Armor Plant
Scorp
Armor Plant
Upgraded:
• 2 Level 1 Soldiers
• 2 Level 2 Soldiers
Result when virused:
• New Bipedal Vehicles receive 50% damage
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Other Abilities:
• None
Results of Upgrading:
• Ability to create Level 2 Bipedal Vehicles
Results of building multiple structures of this type:
• Building two Armor Plants decrease by 25% the build time of the units and structures that the Armor
Plant allows you to build. Building more than two Armor Plants will decrease the resulting time by
25% more for each Armor Plant you build.
Colony/Advanced Colony
This structure is specifically built to house settlers and protect them from the harsh environment,as well
as from the lack of sufficient life support on a given planet. Each Colony has a maximum build capacity of 100 Men, and the more Colonies you build, the faster the recruitment. Maintaining adequate levels of Men is essential for Base operations.
Requires previously built:
• Power Plant
Required for building:
Normal:
• Level 1 Soldiers
• PHVs
• Refineries
• Headquarters
Upgraded:
• Auto-Cannon Tower
• Level 2 Soldiers
Cost to Build:
Normal:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
20
450
20
450
20
450
20
450
Upgraded:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
40
900
40
900
40
900
40
900
Darken
Colonies
Human
Colonies
Merc
Colonies
Scorp
Colonies
Produced when sold or destroyed:
Normal:
• No infantry
Upgraded:
• 2 Level 1 Soldiers
Result when virused:
• Newly generated Level 1 and Level 2 soldiers belong to last virus implanter
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Other Abilities:
• None
MultiPlayer Note:
You can give Men to any ally by building Umbilicals to his Base and then right-clicking on any of your
Colonies to access the PopUp Menu. Choose ‘50 to <player name>’ from the PopUp Menu in order to
give Men to your ally.
If a player viruses another player’s Colony, and is then either defeated or leaves the game, any Colony
viruses which that player implanted will be cleared upon his exit.
Results of Upgrading:
• Four-Time increase in the output of Men.
• Ability to create Auto-Cannon Towers (with upgraded Headquarters)
Results of building multiple structures of this type:
• Colonies produce Men at a certain rate. Increasing the number of Colonies multiplies the rate at
which Men are produced, until the maximum number of Men that can be produced per Colony is
reached. Building two Colonies doubles the rate of production of Men, three Colonies triples the rate
of production, etc.
Power Plant/Advanced Power Plant
The Power Plant is used to provide power for your base and all structures. Maintaining adequate power
levels is essential for base operation. You can examine your Power Plant efficiency by allowing the cursor to hover over any Power Plant. Allowing your mouse to hover over the Base Efficiency Bar will display the efficiency of the Base.
Requires previously built:
• Main Plant
Required for building:
Normal:
• Colonies
Upgraded:
• Nothing
Cost to Build:
Normal:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Darken
Power Plant
Materials
10
300
10
300
10
300
10
300
Human
Power Plant
Merc
Power Plant
Scorp
Power Plant
Upgraded:
Men
Materials
Darken:
40
1200
Human:
40
1200
Merc:
40
1200
Scorp:
40
1200
Produced when sold or destroyed:
Normal:
• No infantry
Upgraded:
• 2 Level 1 Soldiers
Result when virused:
• Output is cut in half
• Nearby Umbilicals destroyed
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Abilities:
• Allows you to provide power for your base.
Results of Upgrading:
• Six-Time increase in power output
Results of building multiple structures of this type:
• Increasing the number of Power Plants increases the overall power to the entire Base
INFRASTRUCTURES
Umbilicals
Umbilicals transport power throughout the base. They allow you to expand your base beyond the reaches of the Power Plants.
Requires previously built:
•
Main Plant
Required to build:
•
Extension of base power grid
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
5
100
5
100
5
100
5
100
Produced when sold or destro yed:
•
No Infantry
Result when virused:
• Umbilical is destroyed
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Abilities:
• Functions as Line of Supply for base.
Darken
Umbilical
Human
Umbilical
Merc
Umbilical
Scorp
Umbilical
MultiPlayer Note:
Building Umbilicals to any ally’s base allows you to give that ally Men and Materials. Right-click on any Colony
and select ‘50 to <player name>’ from the PopUp Menu, in order to send 50 men to the specified ally. Rightclick on any Refinery and select ‘1000 <player name>’ from the PopUp Menu, in order to send 1000 Material
units to the specified ally.
Results of Upgrading:
•
Umbilicals cannot be upgraded
Energy Beacons
Using advanced techniques,an energy field can be set up between two Energy Beacons. These Beacons
can be spaced apart, allowing you to set up a large defense quickly, by maximizing the length of your
energy walls. Note:There is a maximum wall length for the energy walls. Energy walls drop automatically when any allied or friendly unit moves through them. Any enemy units caught in the path of an
energy wall as it activates will suffer 1/2 of its maximum hit points in damage.
Upgrade the Power Plant to gain maximum power output for your energy walls.
Requires previously built:
•
Main Plant
Required for building:
•
Nothing
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
3
400
3
400
3
400
3
400
Produced when sold or destro yed:
•
No Infantry
Result when virused:
•
None
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Other Abilities:
•
Adds passive defense to Base Camp by allowing the construction of energy walls
•
Weakens enemy units (by 1/2 total hit points) that get caught in the path of activation
MultiPlayer Note:
Any friendly units caught in the path of an energy wall as it activates will prohibit the energy wall from
activating. Moving the unit out of the path of the energy wall allows the wall to reactivate.
Results of Upgrading:
•
Energy Beacons cannot be upgraded
Darken
Energy Beacons
Human
Energy Beacons
Merc
Energy Beacons
Scorp
Energy Beacons
Auto-Cannon Tower
The first level defensive structure, the Auto-Cannon Tower fires bursts of high caliber rounds at any
approaching enemy.
Requires previously built:
•
Upgraded Colony
•
Upgraded Headquarters
Required for building:
•
Nothing
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
50
1500
50
1500
50
1500
50
1500
Produced when sold or destro yed:
•
2 Level 1 Soldiers
Result when virused:
•
Fires at any Friendly unit
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect
Other Abilities:
•
Adds active defense to base camp
•
Particularly useful against Hover Vehicles and Personnel
Results of Upgrading:
•
Auto-Cannon Towers cannot be upgraded
Darken
Auto-Cannon Tower
Human
Auto-Cannon Tower
Merc
Auto-Cannon Tower
Scorp
Auto-Cannon Tower
Rocket Tower
The second level defensive structure, the Rocket Tower fires multiple rockets at any approaching enemy.
Requires previously built:
•
Weapons Plant
Required for building:
•
Nothing
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
75
4500
75
4500
75
4500
75
4500
Produced when sold or destro yed:
•
2 Level 2 Soldiers
Result when virused:
•
Fires at any Friendly unit
Base power reliance:
•
If total power is below 25%, the Rocket Tower will not recharge after firing.
•
If total power is between 25% and 50%, the recharge rate for firing is halved.
•
If total power is between 50% and 75%, the recharge rate for firing is cut by a quarter.
•
If total power is between 75% and 100%, the Rocket Tower recharges at its normal rate.
Abilities:
•
Add active defense to base camp
Results of Upgrading:
•
Rocket Towers cannot be upgraded
Darken
Rocket Tower
Human
Rocket Tower
Merc
Rocket Tower
Scorp
Rocket Tower
Meson Pulse Tower
The highest level defensive structure, the Meson Pulse Tower fires bursts of high energy meson beams
at any approaching enemy.
Requires previously built:
•
Upgraded Weapons Plant
•
Semi-Conductor Plant
Required for building:
•
Nothing
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
100
4500
100
4500
100
4500
100
4500
Produced when sold or destro yed
•
1 PHV
Result when virused
•
Fires at any Friendly unit
Base power reliance:
•
If total power is below 25%,the Meson Tower will not recharge after firing.
•
If total power is between 25% and 50%, the recharge rate for firing is halved.
•
If total power is between 50% and 75%, the recharge rate for firing is cut by a quarter.
•
If total power is between 75% and 100%, the Meson Tower recharges at its normal rate.
Abilities:
•
Add active defense to base camp
Results of Upgrading:
•
Meson Pulse Towers cannot be upgraded
Darken
Meson Pulse Tower
Human
Meson Pulse Tower
Merc
Meson Pulse Tower
Scorp
Meson Pulse Tower
Bridge
The way to cross a seemingly impassable river or molten lava flow. Note:Viable build areas are usually indicated by rocks in the river bed.
Requires previously built:
•
Semi-Conductor Plant
Required for building:
•
Nothing
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
15
1000
15
1000
15
1000
15
1000
Produced when sold or destro yed:
•
No Infantry
Result when virused:
•
Bridges cannot be virused
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect.
Abilities:
•
Cross any obstacle such as a river, or molten lava flow.
Results of Upgrading:
•
Bridges cannot be upgraded
Darken
Bridge
Human
Bridge
Merc
Bridge
Scorp
Bridge
Telepad
This is the base structure that drives the teleport mechanism. It is used to send units to mobile Telepads
(Deployed Teleporter Vehicles), or it can be used as a primary build pad , an evacuation pad , or a
repair pad . You can select (or deselect) the Telepad as the primary build pad by choosing Primary Build
Pad from the PopUp Menu or turn the Telepad into a repair pad or evacuation pad by selecting Repair
Pad or Evacuation Pad from the PopUp Menu. Note: The functions of the Telepad are mutually exclusive—it can be a repair pad or an evacuation pad or a build pad or a teleporting device.
Any non-humanoid unit (no Level 1 Soldiers,Level 2 Soldiers, or Commanders) can be sent to a Telepad
that has been set to repair mode. The amount of time a unit remains in the repair pad increases with
the damage the unit has sustained. Repairing does not cost money, it only “costs” the time it takes to
repair the unit. Only one unit can be repaired at any given time. If a unit is undergoing repair, a flashing red cross will appear on the Telepad.
You can repair Humanoid units by assigning them to a Commander, who sends them to do jumping jacks.
In this way, all of a unit’s hitpoints may be recovered. Note:There is no way to heal a Commander.
Requires Previously Built:
•
Upgraded Semi-Conductor Plant
Required for building:
•
Nothing
Cost to Build:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
15
200
15
200
15
200
15
200
Produced when sold or destroyed:
•
No Infantry
Result when virused:
Teleported units are Destroyed
Darken
Telepad
Human
Telepad
Merc
Telepad
Scorp
Telepad
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect.
Abilities:
•
Instantly transport units from one part of the world to the active Telepad Receiver
•
Repair ground vehicles
•
Primary build pad
•
Evacuation pad
Results of Upgrading:
•
Telepads cannot be upgraded
Hover Pad/Advanced Hover Pad
A Hover Pad is the main docking facility with which the Hovered Vehicles interface to replenishes their
fuel, cargo, and missile armament.
Requires previously built:
• Propulsion Plant
Required for building:
• Hover Bombers
Cost to Build:
Normal:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
100
4000
100
4000
100
4000
100
4000
Upgraded:
Men
Darken:
Human:
Merc:
Scorp:
Materials
50
2000
50
2000
50
2000
50
2000
Produced when sold or destro yed:
Normal:
• 1 Commander
Upgraded:
• 2 Level 2 Soldiers
• 1 Commander
Result when virused:
• Does not restock the Hover Vehicle’s missiles
Base power reliance:
• Base power has no effect.
Results of Upgrading:
• Allows docked Hover Vehicles to repair
Darken
Hover Pad
Human
Hover Pad
Merc
Hover Pad
Scorp
Hover Pad
CREDITS
Producer/Designer:
Todd Porter
Art Direction:
Jeremiah O’Flaherty
Development
Lead Engineer:
Andrew Welch
Core Engine Programming:
Andrew Welch
Patrick Deupree
Dustin Nulf
In Soo Park
Artificial Intelligence Programming:
Dan Donahue
Mario Grimani
Network Programming:
Patrick Deupree
Russ Cable
Graphics Engine Programming:
Larry Spence
Andrew Welch
Pathfinding/Collision Detection Programming:
In Soo Park
Interface Programming:
Dustin Nulf
Alan Josephson
Russ Cable
Tools Programming:
Alan Josephson
Dustin Nulf
Todd Porter
Additional Programming:
John Schnurrenberger
Mike Maynard
Additional from 7th Level:
Top Gun Programming:
Larry Spence
Henry Rhodes
Mark Zartler
Doug Gillespie
Voice Talent
Human Mission Briefing:
Darken Mission Briefing:
John William Galt
Merc Mission Briefings:
Jeremy schwartz
Scorp Mission Briefings (4-12):
Interface Voice:
Sheila Landahl
Cinematic Main Reporter:
Mike Tobin
Cinematic 2nd Reporter:
Jake Pittman
Scorp Mission Briefing (1 - 3):
Michelle Bagur
Darken Mission Briefing:
Pete Marquardt
Art
Lead Artist:
Eric Smith
Conceptual art:
Jeremiah O’Flaherty
Vehicle/Personnel/Building animations:
Eric Smith
Jay Lee
Matt Cox
Jeremiah O’Flaherty
Interface modeling and animation:
Eric Smith
Matt Cox
Jay Hosfelt
Terrain:
Eric Smith
Tim Higgins
Chris Desimone
Matt Cox
Game Artists:
Matt Cox
Dave Haber
Jay Hosfelt
Jay Lee
Mario Merino
Chris Desimone
Tim Higgins
Cinematic Artists:
Ion Storm Team:
Jeremiah O’Flaherty
Eric Smith
Robert Kovach
Bill Daly
Jeff Dotson
Dan Borth
Kris Taylor
Ludovic Texier
Patrick Thomas
Rayfield Wright
Jay Hosfelt
Brian Patenaude
Jay Lee
Matt Cox
Stan Neuvo
7th Level team:
Dave Haber
Mike Napodano
Mario Merino
Chris Desimone
Randy Avila
Brad Doan
Dennis Gyor
Brad Heitmeyer
Tim Higgins
Jason Lickliter
Jeff Mills
Mike Ton
Matt Schults
Mark Skelton
Dave Morton
Randy Avila
Additional conceptual work:
Jim Daly
Paul Richards
Production
CoProducers:
Kelly Hoerner
Peter Marquardt
Line Producers:
Rob Legg
Chad Barron
Michelle Bagur
Mission AI Coding:
Kelly Hoerner
Mission Design and Maps:
Kelly Hoerner
Todd Porter
Chad Barron
Peter Marquardt
Rob Legg
Documentation:
Todd Porter
Michelle Bagur
Rob Kovach
Additional from 7th Level:
Line Producer:
Brian Donnelly
Sound
Music and Sound: Will Loconto
Music Director:
John Romero
Additional Sound:
American McGee
Kurt Heiden
Stan Neuvo
Cinematic Sound:
Jake Pittman
Scott Harbin
Marketing
Marketing Director:
Mike Breslin
Quality Assurance
Lead Tester:
Alex Quintana
Testers:
Billy Browning
Rich Vos
Matt Worzer
Gabriel Greenwood
Bryan Kennedy
Tim Ruessler
Additional from 7th Level:
QA Director:
Jason Greenwood
Testers:
Tim Ruessler
Pino Burns
Andrew Hsia
Sean Kanter
Jeff Blood
Aaron Zaksek
Michelle Bagur
Mike Brown
Rick Germany
Chris Haney
Andrew Zaksek
Melissa Larson
Amy Koenig
Kirk Spencer
Sam Julian
Stephen Hamblin
Eidos Interactive US
Producer:
James Poole
Product Manager:
Kelly Zavislak
QA Manager:
Mike McHale
QA:
Eric Adams
Tim Moore
Corey Fong
Rudy Ellis
Matt Miller
Tom Marx
Frank Hom
Mike Schmitt
Clayton Palma
John Arvay
PR:
Gary Keith
Tricia Gray
Marketing:
Paul Baldwin
Manual:
Lee Wilkinson
Production Manager:
JoKathryn Reavis
SPECIAL THANKS:
Joe & Victoria Nolin
Triple Nonfat Lattes
Cartman, Kyle, Kenny & Stan
www.hfcit.com
Marmite
Curiously Strong Altoids
Lara Croft
Buckethead and Captain Sensible
Primus, because they suck!
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Zima
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Homer Simpson
Rider
Tom’s blanket
Strider Hughes
Pyro
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Knob Creek Whiskey
Ogre-Wear
Mindy Eickhoff
Cy Curnin
Team 17
Billy Idol
Fried Tofu
NaTaS
2-Prong
Fresh
Jason Nall
big ‘A’
Mary and Megan O’Flaherty
Liz and Faye Porter
Alley Bagget
Jack & Water
Catherine Marquardt
Advil
Utah Saints
M&M’s
Bondstone Ranch
Deep Ellum
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