The Game

The solar system is under attack! Enemy Super-Dreadnoughts have been placed in orbit around each of fourteen planets in this galactic sector. They are draining mineral resources from the planetary cores for use in their interstellar power units. Each Super-Dreadnought seeks out a different metal for its metal convertor.

Your Manta Class Space Fighter will be transported to each planet in turn and it is your task to destroy each Dreadnought. First you must attack the defensive screen of enemy fighters, then you must neutralise the majority of surface defences before you land on the Super-Dreadnought's master runway.

Play Sequence

Your fighter deplots on a low-level strafing run. You must avoid the meteor shields and communications aerials on the Dreadnought's surface.

The fighter defences deploy in waves. A bonus is awarded after landing if all shis in a wave are destroyed. Attack surface features to score bonus points but beware of the homing mines which materialise over flashing generator ports.

Your Manta Class Fighter

Joystick up/down sets the position above the Super-Dreadnought, joystick left/right controls acceleration and deceleration. If your velocity falls too low your fighter performs a half-loop followed by a half-roll so as to face in the opposite direction.

Your Manta performs a 90 degree roll if you press and hold Fire whilst moving the joystick up or down. This will enable you to manoeuvre through restricted spaces.

Score Table

A bonus Manta is awarded every 10,000 points.

Game Options

During loading, control keys may be redefined or joystick selected - follow the on-screen instructions.

During play, press f0 to pause the game followed by fire to restart or ESC to abandon the game. To toggle the sound on and off, press f1.

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Tape: CHAIN"" (RETURN)
Disc: Hold SHIFT and tap BREAK to boot disc.

Game Credits

Written by Andrew Braybrook
Converted by Ian Robinson, Angus Hughes and Marcus Andrews