LOADING

Amstrad Disk
Place the disk in the drive with the side labelled 'BOOT DISK' facing up. Type RWDISK and press return. When the game asks for the "MISSION DISK" please turn the "BOOT DISK" over.

Save Game Option

To save your current mission(s) select STATUS and then select SAVE option. You will then be given a code (write this code down). After the game has been saved the game may then be continued. To load a previously saved game select LOAD at the start of the game and then type in your code, then press ENTER/RETURN and then select START.

PLAYING THE MISSIONS

In order to get the best out of this game it is suggested that you read the following sections of the enclosed manual for the ST/Amiga/PC

Page

5 : The World
5 : Playing Battle Command
7-18 : The Mauler
24-30 : Your First Mission.

and then refer to the differences as indicated below. However, if you wish to take the plunge immediately, read the following section to familiarize yourself with the controls, or alternatively use the quick reference card as you play the first mission.

Spectrum/Amstrad Control Guide

The cursor can be moved with the joystick or with the keys Q (up), A (down), 0 (left), P (right) and Space as the fire/select button.

The tank is controlled by the same system using UP for acceleration, DOWN for deceleration, and LEFT and RIGHT steering the tank in the appropriate direction.

Pressing the keys 1, 2, 3 or 4 will activate the appropriate weapon slot. The active weapon slot will then be highlighted in the upper console display. The different weapon types are controlled as follows:-

Pulveriser: Press fire to launch a single shell.
Skeet Bomb: Press fire to launch a single skeet.
Cluster Bomb: Press fire to launch a cluster bomb.
Surface to Surface: First sight your target, then press fire to obtain lock on. The cursor will flash to indicate this.
Missiles: Pressing fire again will now launch the missile.
Dragonfly: Use fire to launch. When the missile has been launched, its main display will show a view from just behind the Dragonfly. This missile is controlled using the same method as the tank. Pressing fire a second time will result in control switching back to the Mauler.

The following weapons are controlled using two extra keys. These are referred to as the upper and lower module buttons and are activated by the keys J and K respectively.

Surface to Air Missiles: First sight your target, using the tank left and right controls and the upper and lower module buttons to adjust the elevation of the sight. Then press fire to obtain lock on.The cursor will flash to indicate this. Pressing fire again will now launch the missile.
Mortar: Use upper module button to increase the elevation angle and the lower module buttonto decrease the angle. Press fire to launch a mortar shell.
Sleeper Mine:Use the module buttons to adjust the time delay, pressing fire drops the mine.
Spectre Flares: Press fire to launch a single flare or use the module buttons to switch automatic mode off or on.
Phantom Chaff: Press fire to launch a burst of chaff or use the module buttons to switch automatic mode off or on.
SLAM Laser: Use the module buttons to switch this weapon on or off. It only operates in automatic mode.

The other equipment is operated as follows:

Nightsight: Pressing N toggles this view mode on or off.
Binoculars: Pressing B toggles this view mode on or off. Press Z for zoom mode. this alters the magnification level.
Rear View: Pressing R toggles this view mode on or off.
Helicarrier: Pressing H toggles the Helicarrier request transmission on or off.

The various game screens are accessed by the following methods:

Review Briefing: Pressing M will enter this screen. Key B displays the briefing text and pressing M again returns to the map screen. On the map display a flashing cursor indicates the Mauler's current position. The letter P marks the helicarrier pickup point and a letter T shows the main target.
Damage Screen: Pressing D enters this screen. The various levels of damage to the Mauler and equipment are displayed. The main console view is returned to by pressing key C. Please refer to the keyboard reference chart for this information.

Pause Screen: Pressing E enters pause mode. Play is suspended until the player either quits the current mission or continues by choosing key Yor N respectively.