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^Cby
^CMatt Kaufman

   ^1SUBMARINE^0 is a game which simulates the actions of a United States attack
submarine.  You, the player, are in control of the submarine while the computer
controls the opposing ships and submarines.  The game play takes part in a 500nm
x 500nm area.  At the center, two land masses approach each other and form a
canal. Your mission is to keep the canal free from enemy ships.  Your submarine
has complete radar and sonar systems, short and long range torpedoes, defensive
systems, and extensive navigational capabilities.

   The game is based on a turn system.  At the end of each turn, the weapons
systems and the enemy ships will be updated.  Unlike the enemy, however, the
submarine is updated constantly.  While playing the game, you can make use of
the entire turn time, or you can select a command, ADVANCE, to automatically end
the turn and update the game for the entire time.

   The game is a lot like hide and seek.  You will see a target one minute, and
then it will disappear.  The submarine will keep projecting where it thinks that
target should be and will give you that information.  Keep in mind that the
enemy is doing the same thing.  They will be looking for you, and with
information they gather, they will try to intercept you.  The value Lost Time
indicates how much time has passed since you last received a definite fix on a
target's position.

   There are many variables which will need to be taken into account for you to
make decisions during play.  For this reason there are three windows on your
screen in which you will find information about the Submarine's status.  Data in
the windows is color coded on monitors which support color or grey scales (ie:
Navigation and Radar information each have different colors).  The first of
these windows, the large window at the top of the screen, is called the Main
Window.  The Main Window's format never changes.  Its purpose is to give you an
overview of the ship's status.  Below the Main window you will find the Options
Window.  This window will change in accordance with the commands you select (IE.
if you select a navigation command it will show you all of the information
relevant to navigation). There are seven completely different windows which will
appear in the Options Window.

   The third window, which will only appear on EGA and VGA systems, is the Map
Window.  It contains a map of your surroundings along with a list of all the
targets being tracked. If there are any targets which are close enough to appear
on the map, then they will show up as arrows (indication the target's heading)
or numbers.  The numbers will appear if you are using a monochrome system,
otherwise the arrows will be present.  The color of the arrows match the color
of information about that ship so that you can distinguish between targets.  If
you do not have an EGA or VGA system, you can select the MAP command under the
main menu.  It will give you a similar map in the Options Window.

   On the very first line of the screen you can find four things. The first is
the number of points you have accumulated.  The next piece of information is the
time that has elapsed during play. (Note: this time and all other times given in
SUBMARINE are decimal times - IE. 1.5min is equal to 1 minute and 30 seconds)
After this you will find the amount of time you have left in your turn.  Finally
there will be a short message telling you about the program's status.

   The menu system is similar to a simple Lotus 1-2-3 (tm) type menu.  It is
located at the bottom of your screen in the Menu Window.  You can move the
cursor, or the highlight, using the arrow keys. Like Lotus (tm) menus, a short
description of each command will be displayed on the second line of the Menu
Window.  The information displayed here will change as you move the cursor, in
order to match the highlighted selection.  When you have placed the cursor on
the item which you would like to select press the return key and that item will
be selected.  Instead of using the cursor keys and the return key, you can
simply press the first letter of the item which you want to select (make sure
your CAPS LOCK is toggled off).  To cancel a selection and go back to the main
menu you can press the ESCape key.  Online help is available on every command in
SUBMARINE.  Just place the cursor over the command you need help on and hit the
'H' key.

   At times you will need to enter a value. When this situation arises the Menu
Window will change its appearance and you will be prompted to enter a value.  A
default value is always provided based on your previous actions.  To select the
default value, simply press the Enter key.  You may also press the 'M' key to
automatically select the maximum value when one is available (ie. speed, depth
and radar range).  Pressing ESCape at anytime, while entering a value, will send
you back to the main menu.

   The following is a list of all the commands which can be selected in
SUBMARINE, and a complete description of each.  The commands will be in
uppercase and nested commands will be preceded by the first command you select.

   Example:  COMMAND   WEAPONS: Release-Noise-Maker
   To select this command you would first select WEAPONS from the main menu.
Then from the WEAPONS menu you would select RELEASE-NOISE-MAKER.

^CCOMMAND   SPEED: Normal-Speed

   NORMAL-SPEED will make SUBMARINE run in real time.  This means that one
second of play is equal to one second of real time. Real time play should only
be used by experienced players who are familiar with all of the commands.  Once
game play starts, the speed cannot be changed without starting over.

^CCOMMAND   SPEED: Slow-Speed

   SLOW-SPEED will make SUBMARINE run slower than real time.  This means that
one second of play is equal to two second of real time.  Slow play should be
used by intermediate or beginning players who are not yet completely familiar
with all of the commands.  Once game play starts, the speed cannot be changed
without starting over.

^CCOMMAND   SPEED: X-Slow-Speed

   X-SLOW-SPEED will make SUBMARINE run very slowly.  One second of play will be
equal to four seconds of real time.  X-slow play should be used by beginning
players who are not familiar with the commands.  Once game play starts, the
speed cannot be changed without starting over.

^CCOMMAND   ADAVANCE

   When selected, ADVANCE, will update the enemy and all weapons systems for the
entire Turn Time.  It is possible to change the Turn Time using the OPTION
CHANGE-TURN-TIME command.  ADVANCE, regardless of the Turn Time, will be
selected for you when a torpedo is within 5 seconds of your submarine.  Once
ADVANCE is selected, several screens may appear in the options window which will
give general information about the game's progress.

^CCOMMAND   NAVIGATION

   NAVIGATION is one of the most important commands in SUBMARINE.  Once
selected, another menu will appear with various commands dealing with
navigation.  They include EVADE, GOTO-POINT, MANUAL, PURSUE, SUPPLY-SHIP, and
TRAIL-TARGET.  The Options Window will also display all information available
about navigation.

^CCOMMAND   NAVIGATION: Evade-Target

   EVADE-TARGET will automatically set the submarine's course, and continually
update it, so that you will be on a heading directly away from a selected
target.  You can specify any depth and speed at which to evade the target.  This
is useful if you have suffered significant damage and wish to move out of the
weapon's range of a target.

^CCOMMAND   NAVIGATION: Goto-Point

   GOTO-POINT allows you to designate a point, on the 500nm x 500nm map, for the
navigation systems to head to.  Depth and speed can be selected manually using
this command.  Once you are within one nautical mile of the desired point, your
speed will be reduced to one knot.

^CCOMMAND   NAVIGATION: Manual

   MANUAL lets you specify any desired course, depth or speed.  If you are
pursuing, evading or trailing a target which is no longer being tracked, the
navigation systems will revert to manual.

^CCOMMAND   NAVIGATION: Pursue-Target

   PURSUE-TARGET will automatically set the submarine's course, and continually
update it, so that you will be on a heading directly to a selected target.  You
can specify any depth and speed at which to pursue the target.  This command is
useful if you wish to enter a battle with a specific target.  Once you are
within one nautical mile of the target, you will automatically slow down.

^CCOMMAND   NAVIGATION: Supply-Ship

   SUPPLY-SHIP will set your course to the nearest supply point. Depth and speed
can be set manually.  Once you are within one nautical mile of the point, your
sub will slow down and surface automatically.  Be careful when you are surfacing
to make sure that there are no hostile targets within weapons range which could
fire on you.

^CCOMMAND   NAVIGATION: Trail-Target

   TRAIL-TARGET allows you to specify a target and a distance to trail behind it
at.  Your speed and course will automatically be adjusted to maintain the
specified distance, but your depth can be set manually.

^CCOMMAND   OTHER

   OTHER allows you to issue commands that do not directly effect the operation
of the ship.  The commands available are ABOUT, CHANGE-TURN-TIME, QUIT, VIEW-
HIGH-SCORES, RETRIEVE-GAME, and SAVE-GAME.  The options window will remain the
same when you select the OTHER command.

^CCOMMAND   OTHER: About

   ABOUT will display the version of SUBMARINE and other program information in
the Options Window.  When using this help file, the save game files, and the
retrieve game files, they must be of the same version as SUBMARINE.  The
information in the Options Window will remain there until you select another
command which needs this window.

^CCOMMAND   OTHER: Change-Turn-Time

   CHANGE-TURN-TIME allows you to change the Turn Time.  The Turn Time is the
amount of time you are allowed to enter commands and the time for which the
enemy and all weapon systems are updated when you select the ADVANCE command or
you run out of time.  You cannot change the turn time to less time than has
already passed.  When inbound torpedoes are present the maximum value for the
Turn Time is 30 seconds.  If the Turn Time happens to be greater than thirty
seconds, then it is automatically lowered to thirty seconds.  You will need to
remember to adjust the Turn Time back to what you had previously set after the
battle has been resolved.

^CCOMMAND   OTHER: Quit

   QUIT simply lets you quit the game and exit to DOS.  If you wish to save your
game, you must do so before selecting the QUIT command.

^CCOMMAND   OTHER: View-High-Scores

   VIEW-HIGH-SCORES displays the top eight scores in the Options Window.  Along
with the scores, you can see general information about the game during which the
score was earned.  If you have a high score, it will be recorded when the game
ends.

^CCOMMAND   OTHER: Retrieve-Game

   RETRIEVE-GAME allows you to retrieve one of nine games which have been saved
on disk, in the current directory.  The saved games must have been saved using
the same version of SUBMARINE. If there is an error in the save game file, the
program may be corrupted and forced to abort.

^CCOMMAND   OTHER: Save-Game

   SAVE-GAME allows you to save the game you are currently playing. You can save
up to nine different games.  If there is not enough disk space, or any other I/O
error occurs, then you will be informed and the save game operation will abort.

^CCOMMAND   PAUSE

   PAUSE stops the game temporarily.  You can hit any key after you select PAUSE
to resume normal play.  In every menu, except NAVIGATION, you can select 'P',
even though the command does not appear, to pause the game.

^CCOMMAND   RADAR/SONAR

   RADAR/SONAR displays all information pertinent to the Radar and Sonar systems
in the options window.  You will also be presented with another menu with
commands that affect Radar and Sonar operation.  They are EVALUATE, FLASH-RADAR
(SONAR), OVERALL-STATUS, RADAR, SONAR.

^CCOMMAND   RADAR/SONAR: Evaluate

   EVALUATE allows you to see all information known about any one of the targets
you are tracking.  If a large amount of time has passed since you had direct
radar or sonar contact with the specified target, you may be unable to see all
of the information.  Remember that when you do not have direct contact, the
values displayed are only approximations.

^CCOMMAND   RADAR/SONAR: Flash-Radar

   FLASH-RADAR allows you to momentarily set the radar system to it's maximum
power.  By doing so, you can locate targets without exposing yourself to any
long-term detection.  The command on the screen will automatically change to
FLASH-SONAR when your submarine dives below fifteen feet.

^CCOMMAND   RADAR/SONAR: Flash-Sonar

   SONAR allows you to momentarily set the sonar system to it's maximum power.
By doing so, you can locate targets without exposing yourself to any long-term
detection.  The command on the screen will automatically change to FLASH-RADAR
when your submarine ascends to less than fifteen feet.

^CCOMMAND   RADAR/SONAR: Overall-Status

   OVERALL-STATUS will display all the information about the radar and sonar
systems in the Options Window.  This command should be used if you are currently
evaluating a target and wish to see the general information about the radar and
sonar systems instead of the EVALUATE information.

^CCOMMAND   RADAR/SONAR: Radar

   RADAR lets you select the power at which you wish the radar system to
operate. If the submarine is damaged you may not be able to set the power to
100%. To see the effect that your change made, look at your submarine's radar
range which is displayed in the Options Window.  If you choose to set the radar
to it's maximum, the computer will automatically increase or decrease power to
match the systems capacity.

^CCOMMAND   RADAR/SONAR: Sonar

   SONAR lets you select the power at which you wish the sonar system to
operate. If the submarine is damaged you may not be able to set the power to
100%. To see the effect that your change made, look at your submarine's sonar
range which is displayed in the Options Window.  If you choose to set the radar
to it's maximum, the computer will automatically increase or decrease power to
match the systems capacity.

^CCOMMAND   SUBMARINE

   SUBMARINE displays all of the information about the submarine's damage and
supply status.  This is useful to get an overall view of how much damage has
been inflicted and which systems need repairing.  It is a good idea to use this
command periodically to keep an eye on the number of missiles and noise makers
you have on board.

^CCOMMAND   TARGETS

   TARGETS displays a list of all targets being tracked in the Options Window.
Remember that when a target has not been in direct radar or sonar contact for a
long period of time, the values displayed are only approximations.

^CCOMMAND   WEAPONS

   WEAPONS allows you to fire at your enemy and operate defensive systems to
confuse inbound torpedoes.  The Options Window will display all important
information that you will need to make decisions concerning the weapon's system.
Commands specific to the weapons system will also appear in the menu window.
They are LONG-RANGE-LAUNCH, RELEASE-NOISE-MAKER, SHORT-RANGE-LAUNCH, and TARGET-
SELECT.

^CCOMMAND   WEAPONS: Long-Range-Launch

   LONG-RANGE-LAUNCH allows you to fire a long range torpedo at any target
within range.  Long range torpedoes are rocket propelled and give off a great
deal of noise when launched so they will reveal your position to the enemy.
These torpedoes have relatively low destructive power.  Like other systems, the
capacity of the long range torpedo system must be at least 80% to operate
properly.

^CCOMMAND   WEAPONS: Release-Noise-Maker

   RELEASE-NOISE-MAKER allows you to release a noise maker from the submarine.
Noise makers will detour inbound torpedoes by reproducing noise similar to the
sub's.  The farther you travel away from the noise maker, the better chance it
has of detouring an inbound torpedo.  This command releases one, which will last
for about ten minutes.  Like other systems, the capacity of the noise maker
system must be at least 80% to operate properly.

^CCOMMAND   WEAPONS: Short-Range-Launch

   SHORT-RANGE-LAUNCH allows you fire a short range torpedo at any target within
range.  These torpedoes are very quiet and will not reveal your position to the
enemy.  They also have a huge explosive power compared to long rage torpedoes,
but of course their range is limited.  Like other systems, the capacity of the
short range torpedo system must be at least 80% to operate properly.

^CCOMMAND   WEAPONS: Target-Select

   TARGET-SELECT allows you to get offensive weapons information about a
specific target.  Once selected, information about the range and accuracy of
your weapons will be displayed in the options window.  General information about
the specified target will also be displayed.  Remember that when a target has
not been in direct radar or sonar contact for a long period of time, the values
displayed are only approximations.

^CCOMMAND   MAP

   MAP will display a small map of the playing area in the Options Window.  This
command is only used when the game is being played on non EGA or non VGA
systems.  The map will show you where targets and supply points are, if they are
within about 30 miles of your submarine.  General information about all targets,
even if they do not reside on the map, will also be displayed.

^CExtra Notes on SUBMARINE:

Navigation System:
   If you are using some sort of navigation based on a target and you don't see
that target for over two hours, navigation will automatically revert to manual.
Maximum speed and depth are computed based on damage to the hull and engine.  If
you are hit by an inbound torpedo, your maximum speed and maximum depth will
change.  Maximum speed can vary, although damage may not be present.  This is
because the submarine's maximum speed can only be attained over a short period
of time.  After that, the engine must cool down.  Be very careful not to exceed
maximum depth. If your hull is damaged, you may sink uncontrollably.

Points:
   Points are awarded for evading inbound torpedoes, 50 points, and for sinking
enemy ships, 100 points.  For each minute that a target is in the canal zone you
lose 2 points.  At the start of the game you have 100 points.

Radar/Sonar System:
   The radar system works as long as the you are less than 15 feet in depth, any
deeper and the sonar system will take over.  The enemy ships talk to each other,
so if one ship sees you, they all know where you are.  Also, you will be able to
see some targets farther away than other targets.  This is because some targets
will make more "noise" because of their actions or size. If you make contact
with a target, but then don't see it for over two hours, the computer will cease
to project it's position. Your sonar range will go down in proportion to how
fast you are going and how deep you are.  Certain things will automatically make
you visible to the enemy and the enemy visible to you.  They include launching a
long range torpedo, releasing a noise maker, and being struck by an opposing
missile.

Weapons System:
   The accuracy of your weapons is based on the amount of time that passes
between the time you fire and the time that you got your last position fix on
the target.  Once a torpedo is launched, its accuracy will not change because
the torpedo contains only the sonar information from when it was launched.

Submarine:
   Damage inflicted on your submarine is automatically fixed over time.  If,
however, the overall capacity ever goes below 20% then you will sink.  Damage to
the hull can cause uncontrollable depth control, which you will be informed
about in the General Information screen.  The life support system, when damaged,
has reserves of 20 minutes.  Once these reserves are gone, the crew will die
unless the sub is at the surface.

   The following is an example of each of the screens which can appear in the
Options Window.  Below the screens is a short description of each element.

^CMain Screen
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Navigation                               Weaponry                            │
│    Dest Hd:   0°    Dest Spd:  0.0kts       20 S-R Torpedoes Status: StandBy │
│    Dest Dep:    0'  Distance:  0.00nm       25 L-R Torpedoes Status: StandBy │
│    Pos: 250.00, 250.00                      15 Noise Maker: StandBy          │
│    Mode: Manual   0° at 0.0kts at 0.0'                                       │
│ Radar/Sonar                        Ship-Status         Supplies              │
│    Radar:    25%  Targets:    0       Alert:    Green     Distance: 17.03nm  │
│    Sonar:    25%  Torpedoes:  0       Capacity: 100%      Head-To:  140°     │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Dest Hd:   The heading which the sub is turning to
Dest Dep:  The depth which the sub is either diving or ascending to
Dest Spd:  The speed which the sub is either accelerating or slowing to
Distance:  The distance between the sub and the navigation target
Pos:       The sub's current position the 500x500nm map
Mode:      The current navigation mode

Radar:     The percentage which the radar system is operating at
Sonar:     The percentage which the sonar system is operating at
Targets:   The number of ships which are being tracked or projected
Torpedoes: The number of inbound torpedoes being tracked or projected

(xx) S-R Torpedoes:  The number of short range torpedoes on board
(xx) L-R Torpedoes:  The number of long range torpedoes on board
S-R Status:     The status of the short range torpedo system (Damaged / StandBy)
L-R Status:     The status of the long range torpedo system (Damaged / StandBy)
(xx) Noise Maker:    The number of noise makers on board
Noise Maker:    The status of the noise maker system (Damaged / StandBy)

Alert:     The current alert status of the sub
          (Green - No activity)
          (Yellow) - Targets in the immediate vicinity
          (Red - Inbound torpedoes detected)
Capacity:  The overall capacity of the submarine

Supplies
Distance:  The distance to the nearest supply point
Head-To:   The heading to the nearest supply point.

^CNavigation Screen
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Curr Hd:   0°   Curr Spd: 0.0kts    Curr Dep:    0'   Pos: 250.00, 250.00    │
│ Dest Hd:   0°   Dest Spd: 0.0kts    Dest Dep:    0'   Dst:                   │
│ Maximum Speed: 21.0kts  Maximum Turn Speed: 17.0kts  Maximum Depth: 1200'    │
│ Mode: Manual   0° at 0.0kts at 0.0'         Supplies: 17.03nm    HdTo: 140°  │
│                                                                              │
│ Tgt #2     Name: Vshakov        Type: Battle   Damage:   0% Last Seen:   0   │
│    Distance: 31.04nm  Heading: 153°  Speed:  16kts     Direction to: 224°    │
│    Radar: 100%  Sonar: 100%  Total Emissions:  58   Position: 228.92, 227.21 │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Curr Hd:   The heading which the sub is currently traveling at
Dest Hd:   The heading which the sub is turning to

Curr Spd:  The current speed which the sub is traveling at
Dest Spd:  The speed which the sub is either accelerating or slowing to

Curr Dep:  The depth at which the sub is currently at
Dest Dep:  The depth which the sub is either diving or ascending to

Pos:       The sub's current position the 500x500nm map
Dst:       The position which the sub is traveling towards

Maximum Speed:      The maximum speed which can be attained
Maximum Turn Speed: The most effective turning speed
Maximum Depth:      The maximum depth which can be achieved without damage

Mode:      The current navigation mode
Supplies:  The distance to the nearest supply point
HdTo:      the heading to the nearest supply point

        (The following is displayed if there is a navigation target)

Tgt #           The target number and it's approximate heading (arrow)
Name:           The name of the target
Type:           The type of the target
Damage:         The amount of damage which the target has
Last Seen:      The amount of time since the last direct radar/sonar contact
Distance:       The distance between the sub and the target
Heading:        The target's heading
Speed:          The target's speed
Direction to:   The heading which would be selected to pursue this target
Radar:          The operating power of the target's radar
Sonar:          The operating power of the target's radar
Total Emissions:  The amount of noise the target is making
Position:       The target's position on the 500x500nm map

   Special note about the target information:
The information displayed in this section of the window is based on the most
recent sighting of the target.  Therefore some of the information may become
inaccurate as time passes.  If any of the information is replaced by 'N/A', that
is because this information can no longer be estimated.

^CRadar/Sonar Screen
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Radar                      Targets                                           │
│    Power:     25%              Actual Ships:     0   MinDistance: 0.00nm     │
│    Capacity: 100%              Projected Ships:  0   MinDistance: 0.00nm     │
│    Range:     10nm             Torpedoes:        0   MinDistance:   0sec     │
│ Sonar                          Submarine possible position: 231, 252         │
│    Power:     25%          Total Emissions:     47                           │
│    Capacity: 100%          Target Radar Range:  34nm                         │
│    Range:      5nm         Target Sonar Range:   9nm                         │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Radar/Power:    The power at which the radar system is operating
Radar/Capacity: The capacity of the radar system
Radar/Range:    The average range which the radar system has
(All information under the Sonar heading is the same except it is about the
sonar system)

Actual Ships:   The number of ships which are actually on either radar or sonar
MinDIstance:    The distance of the closest actual target
Projected Ships:    The number of targets which the computer is projecting
MinDistance:    The distance of the closest projected target
Torpedoes:      The number of inbound torpedoes being tracked
MinDistance:    The distance (in time) of the closest inbound torpedo
Submarine...:   The position of a hostile submarine if it has been reported

Total Emissions:    The amount of noise which you are currently making
Target Radar Range: The range of the enemy's radar based on your emissions
Target Sonar Range: The range of the enemy's radar based on your emissions

^CRadar/Sonar Evaluate Target Screen
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Tgt #2     Name: Vshakov        Type: Battle   Damage:   0% Last Seen:   0   │
│    Distance: 31.04nm  Heading: 153°  Speed:  16kts     Direction to: 224°    │
│    Radar: 100%  Sonar: 100%  Total Emissions:  58   Position: 228.92, 227.21 │
│                                                                              │
│ S-R Torpedoes               L-R Torpedoes               S-R Range:    4nm    │
│     Target Equipped            Target Equipped          L-R Range:    10nm   │
│     ETIR:      Too Far         ETIR:      Too Far       Radar Range: 34nm    │
│     %Accuracy:                 %Accuracy:               Sonar Range:  1nm    │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
(See the navigation screen for a description of the target information)

S-R Torpedoes:  It will read either 'Target Equipped' or 'Not Equipped' based
                on the type of ship which the enemy target is.
ETIR:           The estimated time in route for the S-R torpedoes
%Accuracy:      The accuracy of the target's S-R torpedoes
(Information under the L-R Torpedoes heading is the same)

S-R Range:      The range of the enemy's short range torpedoes
L-R Range:      The range of the enemy's long range torpedoes
Radar Range:    The range of the enemy's radar systems
Sonar Range:    The range of the enemy's sonar systems

^CSubmarine Screen
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Supply Point (261, 237)             Damage Control-      S-R Torps:   100%   │
│    Distance: 17.03nm  Head-To: 140°    Engine: 100%      L-R Torps:   100%   │
│    S-R Torpedoes: 20                   Hull:   100%      Noise-Maker: 100%   │
│    L-R Torpedoes: 25                   Radar:  100%      Sonar:       100%   │
│    Noise Makers:  15                   Life-Supprt: 100%, 20.0min reserves.  │
│ Statistics                                                                   │
│    Us     Torpedoes Fired:   0  Hits:   0  Detoured:    0  Accuracy:   0%    │
│    Them   Torpedoes Fired:   0  Hits:   0  Detoured:    0  Accuracy:   0%    │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Distance:       The distance to the nearest supply point
Head-To:        The heading to the nearest supply point
S-R Torpedoes:  The number of short range missiles on board
L-R Torpedoes:  The number of long range missiles on board
Noise Makers:   The number of noise makers on board

Engine:       The capacity of the engine
Hull:         The capacity of the hull
Radar:        The capacity of the radar system
Life Supprt:  The capacity of the life support system and the amount of reserves
S-R Torps:    The capacity of the short range torpedo system
L-R Torps:    The capacity of the long range torpedo system
Sonar:        The capacity of the sonar system

Torpedoes Fired: The number of torpedoes fired
Hits:            The number of hits which resulted from the torpedoes
Detoured:        The number of torpedoes detoured by noise makers
Accuracy:        The average accuracy of all torpedoes fired

^CTargets Screen
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Tgt: 1   Tp: Frigate  Dst: 26.97  Hd:  77  Spd: 21   HdTo: 338  LostT:   0   │
│ Tgt: 2   Tp: Battle   Dst: 32.90  Hd:  90  Spd: 18   HdTo: 322  LostT:   0   │
│ Tgt: 3   Tp: Battle   Dst: 32.02  Hd:  88  Spd: 16   HdTo:   7  LostT:   0   │
│ Tgt: 4   Tp: Frigate  Dst: 33.94  Hd: 124  Spd: 22   HdTo:  14  LostT:   0   │
│                                                                              │
│                                                                              │
│                                                                              │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Tgt:   The number of the target
Tp:    The type of the target
Dst:   This distance between the sub and the target
Hd:    The heading of the target
Spd:   The speed of the target
HdTo:  The direction between the sub and the target
LostT: The amount of time since the last direct radar/sonar contact

Special note about the target information:
   The information displayed in this section of the window is based on the most
recent sighting of the target.  Therefore some of the information may become
inaccurate as time passes.  If any of the information is replaced by 'N/A', that
is because this information can no longer be estimated.

^CWeapons Screen
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 20 S-R Torpedoes             25 L-R Torpedoes           15 Noise Makers      │
│    Range:  5nm at  70kts        Range: 10nm at 350kts      Capacity: 100%    │
│    Capacity: 100%               Capacity: 100%             Status:   StandBy │
│    Acc:      StandBy            Acc:      StandBy          Last: Not Deployed│
│                                                                              │
│    No Weapon's Target                                                        │
│                                                                              │
│                                                                              │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
(xx) S-R Torpedoes: The number of short range torpedoes on board
Range:          The range of the short range torpedoes at the maximum speed
Capacity:       The capacity of the short range torpedoes
Acc:            the accuracy of the short range torpedoes or the status
(All information under the L-R Torpedoes heading is the same except it is about
the long range system)

(xx) Noise Makers:      The number of noise makers on board
Capacity:       The capacity of the noise maker system
Status:         The status of the noise maker system
Last:           The time at which the noise maker last deployed will run out

   There are several command line parameters which let you customize the screen
for the game.  They are...
   /c  This forces the computer to use color.
   /m  This forces the computer to use monochrome colors.
   /e  This forces the computer to use the 43 line mode.
   /n  This forces the computer to use the 25 line mode.
   /d  This turns off the direct screen writes.
   /s  This makes the computer check for snow on CGA systems.

   To run this program outside Big Blue Disk, type ^1Sub^0.

DISK FILES THIS PROGRAM USES:
^FSUB.EXE
^FSUB.HLP
^FSUB.HSR