User manual GAMES PC X-COM TERROR FROM THE DEEP NOTEBOOK

[. . . ] . SUBJECT PROFILE Delta 3, South America Commander Jake Gaston for a Unfinished Notes book ROUGH NOTES ON JAKE GASTON'S STORY I first met him at the Harbor Cafe. He was nursing a bottle of whiskey; staring into an empty shot glass. He was in his late 50s by then and looked tired, very tired, with dark shadows around his eyes. But the way he snapped his head back and twisted his strong torso revealed an athlete of the top rank. [. . . ] JG 18 Magna-Blast Grenade This standard issue grenade has an accurate and sophisticated timer for precision control. Dye Grenade Dye grenades are dual role items, useful for providing cover in exposed situations. Functioning in both water and on land, the dye is ejected as a particle cloud, producing an octopus-like ink spray in water or dense airborne cloud on land. Particle Disturbance Grenade A proximity grenade can be thrown like an ordinary grenade but is triggered by nearby movement after it lands. Skill and training are required to use these devices properly. Magna-Pack Explosive This explosive should only be used for demolition purposes. However, past experience has shown that these powerful explosive packs are ideal for rooting out Aliens. The blast radius is large so ensure a safe distance before detonation. Particle Disturbance Sensor This new device uses a variety of detectors and advanced computer systems to identify moving enemy units. The blips show units which have moved recently. Large units, or fast-moving units, will produce larger blips. Static units will not register on the scanner. Thermal Tazer This device can only be used in close combat, when used it will stun a living organism without killing it. 19 Extract from New Technology magazine APRIL 6, 2040 NEW TECHNOLOGY The Gauss Technology System Scientists have been researching a new technology called Gauss for several years now; developed from plasma technology, Gauss was discovered during the alien war. The research is now complete and final testing is about to commence. Gauss technology is a new weapons system that uses an accelerated particle stream, drawing on a dense matter fuel source. Gauss weaponry can be accurately fired on land or underwater. There are plans for Gauss Pistols, Rifles and Heavy Gauss Weapons, and modifications to retrofit the new weapons system to the Coelacanth Tanks. 20 Basic Combat Tactics An introductory lecture by Russ `D-Day' Sharp - Commander X-COM 1999 - 2003 I left the Armed Forces late 1999, having commanded the United Nations Covert Tactics division for 11 years. I was therefore well qualified to head tactical planning and training for the X-COM organization. I have had vast experience as an alien fighter and I believe these are points you must bear in mind during your X-COM days. The Aliens we face are highly intelligent life forms; unpredictable and equipped with extremely advanced technology. They are fast to learn our combat techniques and relay information very quickly to each other. To combat them effectively, you must follow covert tactical techniques to the letter. [. . . ] In addition, a portion of Heavy Weapons must be pushed forward to support Ground Troop advance. Once the position is captured, as many Heavy Weapons as possible should be sent to the captured position in order to: a. Break down any resistance offered by a second position b. Resist counter-attacks Fifth Stage Select start positions for any Tank or similar Vehicle and decide on the manner in which Tanks will be used. [. . . ]