User manual GAMES PC EARTH 2150-LOST SOULS

[. . . ] EURASIAN D Y NAST Y WEAPONS The most primitive of the three races, the ED army still relies on conventional weapons. Their main offensive force is comprised of units equipped with large-caliber anti-tank cannons and rocket launchers. Towards the end of the last war, however, a few new units were equipped with laser weapons. Ever aware that the UCS had managed to eliminate the human element from the process of warfare in favor of computers, the ED scientists made efforts to create fully automatic weapon systems. [. . . ] Right after you've built it, the WCC will start loading up its batteries. Once they're full, the structure is ready for action. The control panel will display these buttons: Sun - Sweeps the clouds away. This in turn increases the output of your Solar Power Plants. Wind - Brings strong gusts to the entire map. Snow - (works only in snowy terrain) Starts a serious snowfall. Rain - (works only in Spring and Summer terrain) Starts a downpour, which greatly reduces units' speed and maneuverability. Lightning Storm - (works only in Spring and Summer terrain) Starts a thunder storm. Lightning will wreak havoc on enemy vehicles and structures. Meteor Shower - (works only in volcanic terrain) Starts a meteorite shower, which destroys enemy units and structures. 24 SDI DEFENSE CENTER This is another structure you must have as the game advances. Its purpose is to defend your positions against attacks by weapons of mass destruction. If a nuclear missile is shot in your direction, special detectors designed specifically for this purpose will track the missile's flight path and unleash three highpowered laser shots at just the right moment. The incoming missile explodes in the air without damaging your units or structures. The only drawback to this system is that the detectors have a somewhat limited range. That's why you should set up your SDI Defense Centers at equal distances from one another - ideally close to strategically vital structures (i. e. those without which you cannot properly continue the war). XYREX POWER PLANT While developing the fission power plant, the LC scientists used a method of energy creation far diffferent from that used in traditional power plants. They placed underground electrodes, which short circuit when they come into contact with xyrex. The electrode is then pulled back a certain distance, generating energy. To reach the output of a typical atomic power plant, over 2000 electrodes are needed. One of the technologies biggest drawbacks is the short lifespan of an electrode and the subsequent need to constantly replace them. RECYCLER Life on the barren Moon has given the Lunar Corporation unique experience in the field of reusable resources. [. . . ] When the shot reaches the inside of the target it bursts into flames, igniting ammunition, fuel and whatever else is on board. 42 Plasma Bomb The Plasma Bomb was originally developed at the request of the UCS Air Force. They needed a lightweight weapon that could smash enemy fortifications. So the scientists designed this bomb to be light and deadly, perfect for loading onto lightweight bombers and penetrating the enemy's anti-aircraft defenses. Plasma technology fit the bill perfectly. [. . . ]