User manual GAMES PS2 MERCENARIES-EXOPS BRIEF

[. . . ] Press the OPEN button to open the disc cover. Place the MERCENARIES-EXOPS BRIEFTM disc with the label side facing up in the disc holder, and then close the disc cover. Attach game controllers and other peripherals as appropriate. Follow the on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software. button left analog stick (L3 button when pushed down) SELECT button ANALOG mode button START button right analog stick (R3 button when pushed down) button button button MEMORY CARD (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 before powering on the system. [. . . ] Chaos spread to the streets as gunfire rang in the air and the sun set over a weekend of violence. The leader of the uprising and new order is General Salvador Mendoza. In a press dispatch, the new Government claimed to have "freed the nation from a pack of vultures feeding off the corpse of the national constitution. " Since becoming president, General Mendoza has brought in "foreign security specialists" to subdue uprisings in the unstable regions surrounding the capital. Asked whether the security specialists are mercenaries, the President scoffed, "I will not stand by idly as parasitic motherless dogs pillage my country. " Pro-democracy rebels attack a munitions dump near San Esperito. President Mendoza has accused the U. S. Mendoza stood firm against mounting pressure from the United States to permit United Nations checks of his anti-drugs program. Mendoza accused Americans of "blatant interference" after the U. S. dismissed Mendoza's claims as "paranoid propaganda. " Violence erupted in the village of Media Luna as clashes between Guerrilla forces, The People's Revolutionary Army of San Esperito (P. R. A. S. E. ) and Mendoza's uniformed militia left five dead. "Mendoza is a rabid dog that should be put to death, " said revolutionary leader José Caramicas. "We will not rest until our people are free. " Caramicas continued, "You too can start an insurgency in Government-controlled settlements. First, start an attack on the defending forces (police/army). Press the x button when you see the action icon (page 9). You then release a red flare to mark the exact position of the extraction. The PDA then shows a list of available safehouses. When you select a destination, the extraction team is deployed. SAFEHOUSE Rioja and Guerrilla cartels run safehouses where you can collect new weapons, regain health and store exotic vehicles. INVENTORY Shows your equipped primary and secondary weapons, and amount of ammo for the selected weapons. SETTLEMENT San Esperito has over 300 towns, cities and villages, indicated by house and tent icons. MISSION INFORMATION Provides real-time mission information and objectives. HEALTH Displayed when you take damage, this indicates your current/ max health. STORY MISSION BRIEFING (various) Talk to your commander to receive new orders. GUERRILLA RELATION Provides faction-ranking information showing your rank in the rebel army. SW AP ITEMS INDICATOR Indicates when a weapon is available to swap. RACE MISSION ICON Indicates the location of illicit and dangerous races. Participating in races jeopardizes your well-being. RIOJA CARTEL RELATION Provides faction-ranking information showing your rank in the Rioja drug cartel. RETICLE Changes from a cross to a circle when a enemy is locked-on. INTEREST POINT (black dots) Represent points of interest that you should explore for helpful equipment. HEA VY DROP While in the field, you can request that agency vehicles be air-dropped to your location. Use the PDA to give coordinates and then a release a flare to mark the exact DZ (drop zone). MINIMAP Compass/Direction Indicator -- Allows you to navigate the maps. When this flashes red, you're close to the ground. COLLECTABLE OBJECTS (blue dots) The San Esperito islands are littered with objects that you can collect and exchange for rewards. STATISTICS Displays agent and mission statistics. W ANTED LEVEL To the left of the minimap, numbers represent the level of the police hunt for the agent (you); 1 is lowest. Flag indicators show if the province you're in is Government-run, Guerrilla or currently unstable. 8 9 SAN ESPERITO VANGUARDIA Thursday, April 20, 2006 SAN ESPERITO VANGUARDIA Thursday, April 20, 2006 PRESTIGE POINTS REBELS OFFER REW ARDS GUERRILLA ARMS CACHE A huge arms cache discovered on the island is thought to belong to the Guerrilla movement. A Government spokesperson released these details: HAND GUNS ASSAULT RIFLES Rebel bosses are reported to be offering enormous rewards (prestige points) to anyone completing side missions. These bosses are extremely dangerous and can be identified by green !Eye witnesses state that thieves step up to the vehicles, press the t button and then get in and drive off. A police spokesperson reports, "It's difficult for vehicle owners to protect themselves, as the thieves often carry weapons. " Extra police have been put on patrol to combat these crimes. Rocket Launcher: Mako Ocra Grenade Launcher: Mako Hammerhead 11 SAN ESPERITO VANGUARDIA Thursday, April 20, 2006 SAN ESPERITO VANGUARDIA Thursday, April 20, 2006 REWARDS You can earn huge rewards for successfully completing missions. J MISSION REWARDS Completing main missions unlocks new agency safehouses, which may contain new vehicles or weaponry. [. . . ] Our staff is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a. m. You are responsible for all toll charges. Customer Support Representatives will not provide game hints, strategies or codes. PRODUCT RETURN PROCEDURE In the event our support agents determine that your game disc is defective, you will need to forward material directly to us. Please include a brief letter explaining what is enclosed and why you are sending it to us. [. . . ]