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BACKLASH
A Turret Gunner Simulation
Online Instruction Guide
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THE STORY
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STARDATE 1422.332 : ORDERS
Effective immediately, you are assigned to the System Defense Craft SD-2707
in Sector M as Turret Gunner 1st class. Proceed to Omicron station,
quadrant M01.01 where you will report to Captain Masters.
Dirian activity in Sector M is high and although peace talks are about to
begin on Zhinda III, loss of this sector would be a major blow to the war
effort.
Admiral Horn
End Transmission
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THE GAME
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BACKLASH is a 3D science fiction action game for DOS. The player must
defend the mothership from over a series of missions against an increasing
onslaught of enemy spacecraft, mine fields, asteroids and drones. The
rewards from successful missions can be used to upgrade the defense systems
and purchase more powerful weapons.
Requirements
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o IBM/PC compatible computer with 386 or later processor
o 2 megabytes of RAM with 500k available conventional memory and
750k available extended or expanded memory
o Fixed disk drive with approximately 6 megabytes available
o VGA compatible graphics adapter
o MS-DOS 5.0 or above
Recommended
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o 486 or later processor
o Microsoft compatible mouse
o Analog joystick
o Creative Labs Sound Blaster compatible sound card
The shareware release contains the first campaign of BACKLASH and a subset
of the features of the complete game. See ORDERING INFORMATION for details
on how to get the full release of the game.
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QUICK START
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The game begins at the docking bay terminal interface. Start a new
game in the OPERATION BACKLASH campaign by selecting confirm. Select
the OPTIONS screen and configure the controls for the game. Calibrate the
joystick if it is to be used.
Select MISSION and review the instructions for the sortie. Experiment with
the other options in the terminal interface. Click LAUNCH and CONFIRM to
enter the mission.
Once the mothership has completed the launch sequence, press the H key to
view the control help screen. Press ESCAPE to return to the game.
The first mission is a training mission. Use the opportunity to become
familiar with the weapons, radar and interface components. To move on to
to the real action, press ALT-F8 to abort the mission.
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QUICK REFERENCE
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TERMINAL INTERFACE SUMMARY : Options available between missions.
Mission Menu
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Orders Review information regarding the next mission
Details Review turret configuration and mission objectives
Maps Review the mothership flightpath for the mission
Summary Review the results of the previous mission
Equipment Menu
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Next Select the next available equipment upgrade
Previous Select the previous available equipment upgrade
Purchase Acquire the current upgrade
Single Reload Restock one missile to the current missile rack
Full Reload Completely reload the current missile rack
Launch Menu
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Confirm Enter the next mission
System Menu
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Load Load a previously saved game
Save Save the current game
New Start a new game in a selected campaign
Options Configure sound, music, detail, controls
Difficulty Set the difficulty level of the current game
About Display information regarding the game version
Exit Exit the game
GAME CONTROL SUMMARY : Controls available during a mission.
Keyboard Controls Control Functions
-------- -------- ------- ---------
ARROWS Orientation F1, TAB Switch Target
SPACEBAR Fire Guns F2, S Increase Shield Power
ENTER Launch Missile F3, E Increase Weapon Energy
F4, W Switch Weapon
Mouse Controls F5, T Select Tactical Display
----- -------- F6, N Select Navigation Display
LEFT BUTTON Fire Guns F7, O Select Objectives Display
RIGHT BUTTON Launch Missile F8, A Abort Mission *
CENTER BUTTON Switch Target F9, D Increase Detail Level
F10, C Toggle Crosshair
Joystick Controls
-------- -------- System Functions
BUTTON 0 Fire Guns ------ ---------
BUTTON 1 Launch Missile H Display Control Help
BUTTON 2 Switch Target P Pause Game
BUTTON 3 Switch Weapon ESCAPE End the Game
System Options
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ALT-M Toggle Music ALT-B Toggle Background Rendering
ALT-S Toggle Sound Effects ALT-D Toggle Debris Rendering
* Use ALT-F8 to confirm the abort of the mission.
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ORDERING INFORMATION
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Get the rest of the action and order the full release of BACKLASH today
for only $30.00.
The full release of BACKLASH contains :
o Operation Iron Horse and Operation Gambit. Go on the offensive
against the Dirians in 30 all-new missions in Sector G.
o All three difficulty levels for each of the operations.
o New enemy ships including the devastating Dirian Heavy Figher
and Assault Scout.
o All twenty equipment upgrades, including the Cluster Missile.
You'll need them!
o More great sound, music, animations and graphics.
o Printed manual.
o Hints and playing techniques from the developers and testers.
o Technical support and expanded access to the SANCSOFT BBS.
Use the file ORDER.FRM to place your order today.
Order by phone : 10:00am to 10:00pm Eastern Standard Time
In the US call 1-800-699-6395
International orders call 1-803-699-6395
Order by fax : 24 hours a day / 7 days a week / 365.25 days a year
US and International Orders : 1-803-699-5465
Order by mail :
Sanctuary Softare Studio
attn: ORDERS
P.O. BOX 2178
Stow, Ohio 44224
Order by e-mail :
CompuServe mail 72734,3357
Internet mail 72734,3357@compuserve.com
Send $30.00 US plus $5.00 shipping and handling. Ohio residents must
add 5.75% state sales tax. Pay by Visa, MasterCard, check or money order.
International shipping and handling $10.00.
Register the shareware version by sending in the order form and receive
technical support via the SANCSOFT BBS and to be placed on our mailing list.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Refer to the read.me file for a list of outstanding problems with the current
release of the software.
Technical support for the shareware version of BACKLASH is available through
electronic mail. Please do NOT call the order number for support as the
fullfillment office is unable to provide assistance.
Please provide a return e-mail address on all electronic submissions. We
welcome feature requests and recommendations.
Electronic inquiries should be directed to:
)|( Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. BBS (216)677-0229 ( 2400+BPS N81 )
or
E-Mail : CompuServe 72734,3357 ( Internet 72734,3357@compuserve.com )
The BBS is the recommended method for getting technical support. The
solutions to problems encountered by other users are posted. Patches and
the latest release are available first on the BBS.
Please understand that we are limited in the support that we can supply to
unregistered users.
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SHAREWARE AGREEMENT
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What you have is a shareware version of Sanctuary Software Studio's
BACKLASH - A Turret Gunner Simulation. You are encouraged to freely
distribute to one and all. Everything contained herein is copyrighted to
and the property of Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. Our lawyer is now happy.
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CREDITS
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BACKLASH is the product of )|( Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc.
Game Design ........ Sanctuary Software Studio
Software ........ Michael Terry
Graphics and Animation ........ Tony Fienman
Mission Design ........ Brian Simonton
Sound and Music ........ Brian Simonton
Product Management ........ Stacey Simonton
BACKLASH would not have been possible without: Ken Kuhlmann, Robert Terry,
Jim Haffner, Amy Masters, Devin Dellagnese, Randall Jarrell, FormGen,
Gold Medallion.
BACKLASH is a trademark of Sanctuary Software Studio, Inc. Other trademarks
are the property of their respective holders.