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THE SPECTRUM GAMES DATABASE
URIDIUM
PUBLISHER
Hewson
AUTHOR
1986
CATEGORY
Arcade Licence
CONTROLS
Keyboard, Kempston, Cursor
KEYS : Left - Z }
Right - X } Joystick
Up - L } controls
Down - SYM/SHIFT }
Fire - ENTER - Joystick fire
Pause - P (fire to restart)
Quit - Q
INSTRUCTIONS
The solar system is under attack! Enemy Super-Dreadnoughts have
been placed in orbit around each of the planets. They are
draining mineral resources from the planetary cores for use in
their power units. Each Super-Dreadnought seeks out a different
metal for its metal convertor.
Your Manta class Space Fighter will be transported to each planet
in turn and it is your task to destroy each Dreadnought. First
you must attack the defensive screen of enemy fighters, then you
must neutralise the majority of surface defences before you land
on the Super-Dreadnought's master runway. It is then possible to
activate the Dreadnought's self-destruct mechanism.
Your Manta fighter is deployed on a low-level strafing run as you
start your assault on the aliens' defences. You must avoid the
meteor screens and communications aerials which tower above the
Dreadnought's surface.
The fighter defences deploy in waves. A bonus is awarded after
landing if all ships in a wave are destroyed. Attack surface
features to score bonus points but beware of the homing mines
which materialise over flashing generator ports!
When the LAND NOW message appears, move as soon as possible to
the right hand end of the Super-Dreadnought and fly flat over the
end of the master runway from left to right.
Up/Down sets the position above the Super-Dreadnought, Left/Right
controls acceleration and deceleration. If your velocity falls
too low your fighter performs a half-loop followed by a half-roll
so as to face in the opposite direction. This manoeuvre also
temporarily increases your height above the surface and may be
used to avoid incoming missiles and mines.
Your Manta performs a 90 degree roll if you press and hold fire
whilst moving up or down. This will enable you to manoeuvre
through restricted spaces.
SCORES RECEIVED
"A very worthy version of a fast-moving ahoot-em-up." 90% (CRASH
#35, December 1986)
GENERAL FACTS
NOTES