Introduction Thank you for downloading Battle for the Universe! BftU is best described as having a look-and-feel similar to that of Escape Velocity (Ambrosia's popular space game) combined with the playability of Minotaur (Bungie's first game). BftU includes 3-D rendered graphics and digitized sounds. You can play BftU against the computer or against human opponents over a network. Note, the demo has a time limit, but is otherwise fully functional. How to Purchase Battle for the Universe costs $20 for 1 copy. Orders of 2 copies or more cost $15 per copy. If paying by check, cash, or money order, send your registration fee to: Misty Software, L.L.P. PO Box 40341 Denver, CO 80204 If paying by credit card, please use the "Register" application included with the download. The register application will allow you to register Battle for the Universe by emailing, faxing, or snail-mailing your encrypted credit card information to our outsourcing payment processing company, Kagi. Once Kagi has processesed your order, you will receive a confirmation that your order was received. After your payment has been processed, you will receive an email from Misty Software, LLP that provides you with your registration code. Enter this code into the game to remove the time limit. Registration codes will also work with any future releases. Legal Information Misty Software, L.L.P.™ is not responsible for any damage to the purchaser's computer system or data and in no event will Misty Software, L.L.P.™, its officers, directors, employees or agents be responsible to the purchaser for any consequential, incidental, or indirect damages (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the Misty Software, L.L.P.™ product, even if Misty Software, L.L.P.™ has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitations may not apply to you. Misty Software, LLP www.mistysoftware.com mistysoftw@aol.com