S T E L L A R D E F E N S E --------------------------- Version 2.00 -------------- V E N D O R I N F O R M A T I O N -------------------------------------- This file provides information for Shareware Distributors, Disk Vendors, BBS Sysops and Computer Clubs who wish to distribute the STELLAR DEFENSE package. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Part 1: Program Information: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Program Name, Category: ----------------------- STELLAR DEFENSE, Game - Action Arcade, 256 VGA Graphics Preferred File Name For BBSs Etc: _________________________________ STELLAR2.ZIP, where other file name extensions are perfectly acceptable when compression programs other than PKZIP are used. Description: ------------ You are a Laragian Star Fighter. Your objective is to make sure that supply lines between friendly starbases are kept clear of asteroid belts and the evil Yarian Starships. There are 4 Starbases to each Galaxy which must be secured (or we are all doomed!). There are a total of 5 Galaxies (one in the sharware version) which must be liberated from the Yarian Invasion Force. At the end of each Galaxy, you will face the Yarian 2nd Class Mother Ship for one last battle to decide the fate of that Galaxy. The 5th and FINAL Galaxy is the Yarian Homeworld, where the ULTIMATE MOTHER SHIP (talk about the MOTHER OF ALL SHIPS!) Commanded by Lord Yarian himself is to be destroyed. GOOD LUCK!!! Short Description: ------------------ You're a Lagarian Star Fighter in a desperate fight to save your galaxy from the relentless onslaught of the Yarian invaders. Pilot your ship in a free-movement spectrum out-maneuvering your opponents in a series of Yarian conflicts by dodging raytraced asteroids and your opponents attacks. Registration Information: ------------------------- Registration costs $20.00 + $4.00 shipping in the USA and Canada from Shareable Software International, Inc or #19.95 POUNDS (including VAT) OUTSIDE of the US from Nildram Software (see below) The benefits of registration include the latest version of the software, a printed Hint Book, free lifetime support and reduced price upgrades. Author/Publisher Information: ----------------------------- Please feel free to contact me (Bill Dickson) at any time if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. I can be reached by mail at the following address: Bill Dickson Shareable Software International, Inc PO Box 59102 Schaumburg, IL 60159 USA Also by voice or electronically as follows: Phone: (708) 397 1221 Fax: (708) 397 0381 CompuServe: 76226,2652 Internet: 76226.2652@compuserve.com Vendors outside the USA or Canada should contact our UK representative, Adrian Mardlin Nildram Software 82 Akeman Street Tring Herts HP23 6AF United Kingdom By voice or electronically as follows: Phone: +44 442 890303 Fax: +44 442 890303 BBS: +44 442 890807 CompuServe: 76004,3436 Internet: 76004.3436@compuserve.com nildram@compulink.co.uk ----------------------------------------------------------------- Part 2: Distribution Requirements The following may distribute w/o prior permssion so long as the other terms of distribution are followed and you have not been told otherwise in personal communication: - All BBS's - All ASP approved catalog vendors (see section below) - All CDROM's suitable for use by BBS's who do not include hacked or old shareware - All BBS's creating CDROM's of shareware on their boards - All catalog vendors who follow ASP guidelines (see section below) - Flea market vendors provided they do not resell to other vendors in quantity. - owner-operated single stores whose staff understand shareware The following must obtain permission IN WRITING from Shareable Software International PRIOR to distributing STELLAR DEFENSE, or any other product from Shareable Software International: - Multilevel distributors - Rack vendors whose product goes to more than 1 store - Machine vendors such as the "shareware jukebox". - Anyone not covered under the previous section - Anyone who has been told they cannot distribute ----------------------------------------------------------------- ASP Associate (Disk Vendor) Member Information: ----------------------------------------------- Vendors who are ASP Associate Members in good standing are hereby given permission to distribute STELLAR DEFENSE. ASP Associate Members (often called "ASP Approved Vendors") distributing only by catalogs (whether hard copy or disk based) in good standing do not need to request permission to distribute this package. This permission is in effect until or unless we notify you otherwise, in writing. This permission DOES NOT include RACK VENDORS, who MUST first obtain WRITTEN PERMISSION from Shareable Software International. We DO ENCOURAGE Rack distribution, but require a contract from EACH AND EVERY Rack vendor distributing a product from Shareable Software International. ASP Associate Members in good standing will receive free upgrades for all shareware products developed and distributed by SHAREABLE SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL. Other (Non-ASP) Disk Vendor Information: ---------------------------------------- Shareware Distributors and Disk Vendors who are not ASP Associate Members, but who wish to distribute STELLAR DEFENSE must comply with the following restrictions: In order for us to ensure that only current versions are distributed, we request that you contact your local SHAREABLE SOFTWARE INTERNATIONAL representative before distributing any of our products. You may not list any of our products in advertisements, catalogs, or other literature which describes our products as "FREE SOFTWARE". Shareware is "Try-Before-You-Buy" software, it is not free. As above, all Rack Vendors must first obtain WRITTEN permission to distribute a product from Shareable Software International. Applying for ASP Associate Membership: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If you would like to apply for ASP Associate Membership (to become an ASP Approved Vendor), simply write to the following address and request a Vendor Membership Application Package: ASP Executive Director 545 Grover Road Muskegon, MI 49442-9427 U.S.A. or send a CompuServe message via CompuServe MAIL to ASP Executive Director 72050,1433. Please Help Us Serve You Better: -------------------------------- We would appreciate copies of anything you print regarding STELLAR DEFENSE. Please send us a copy of any reviews, articles, catalog descriptions, or other information you print or distribute regarding the STELLAR DEFENSE package. Thank you for your time and assistance and for supporting the shareware marketing concept.