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

[. . . ] TM GAME PLAY MANUAL ® S T R A T E G Y TM TECHNICAL SUPPLEMENT REQUIRED EQUIPMENT For X-COM: Terror From The Deep to work, there are a few things your computer must have. The processor has to be an 80386 with a system speed of at least 33MHz (megahertz). Basically, any computer with "386, " "486" or "Pentium" in its name should do just fine. For best play, we recommend at least a 486 with a speed of 50MHz. [. . . ] An Alien Sub may unwittingly change course or slow down, however, so it is good practice to attempt to intercept all Alien Subs detected. The Launch Interception Window To assign an X-COM Barracuda to attack an Alien Sub, you may either click on the Barracuda's base or click on the Intercept Menu Option (in the top-right of the Geoscape screen), in which case the display will change to this: TERROR FROM THE DEEP 39 TERROR FROM THE DEEP Rearming ­ the Sub is having its weaponry changed or replenished. Repairs ­ the Sub is undergoing repair work. Out ­ the Sub is already carrying out an interception. Weapons/Crew/SWS's ­ the number of weapons the Sub is carrying, the number of crew on board, and how many Submersible Weapon Systems the sub is carrying. If you wish to return to the Geoscape without selecting an Interception Sub, click on the Cancel button. The advantage of clicking on the Intercept Menu Option is that you can give orders to an Interceptor that is based on the opposite side of the Geoscape, hidden from view. Simply clicking on a base only allows you to assign Subs from that base. In either case, the Launch Interception window displays the following information: Craft ­ the type and registration number of the craft (for example, Triton Sub-6 is the sixth craft to be operated by X-COM, and is a Triton Sub Squad Transporter). Status ­ this may be either: Ready ­ the Sub is available for interception duty. Refueling ­ the Sub is refueling; this can take several hours. Selecting an Interception Sub Use the mouse to highlight a Barracuda from the Launch Interception list and click to select this Sub. The Select Destination window appears at the top of the screen. If you wish to return to the Geoscape without selecting a target, click on the Cancel button. To select an Alien Sub as the interception target, simply click on its location on the Geoscape. The message Target: Alien Sub-(number) will appear. TERROR FROM THE DEEP 40 TERROR FROM THE DEEP Base ­ the craft's home base. Speed ­ the current speed of the craft (in knots). Maximum Speed ­ the craft's maximum speed (in knots). Depth/Altitude ­ the craft's approximate Depth/Altitude. Click on the OK button to accept this Alien Sub as the target, or click on the Cancel button to select a different target. The Barracuda will now launch from its submerged base and take the most direct path to the Alien Sub. Fuel ­ the percentage of fuel remaining in the craft. When fuel reaches a critical level, the craft will automatically return to its base. Weapon-1 ­ The type of weapon loaded into weapon bay number one followed by the number of rounds of that weapon remaining. Weapon-2 ­ The type of weapon loaded into weapon bay number two followed by the number of rounds of that weapon remaining. [. . . ] Alien Technology ­ information gained from the interrogation of live aliens. New Submersible Technologies ­ information gained by researching objects retrieved from crashed Alien Subs. Alien Submarines ­ information regarding known Alien Subs. The first screen of the UFOpaedia is a list of the subjects which may be reviewed. [. . . ]