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STAR FLEET

OFFICER'S MANUAL

Volume 1

Star Fleet Command United Galactic Alliance

STAR FLEET OFFICER'S MANUAL

VOLUME 1

Instructions For

STAR FLEET I

The War Begins!TM

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CONTENTS

I. GENERAL SECTION

Introduction Your First Real Command The Enemy Your Service Record The Right Computer Hardware Diskette Access Setting Up Your Playing Diskette Backing Up Your Playing Diskette Starting the Simulation Star Fleet Security System Starting a New Mission The Screen Format

II. COMMAND SECTION

Overview AAS - Auto Alert Switch BAS - Starbase Status Report DAM - Damage Control DIS - Display Reset HYP - Emergency Hyperspace Maneuver LRS - Long Range Sensors MAP - Region Map MIN - Mine Control NAV - Navigation Control NOP - No Operations PHA - Phaser Control PRO - Reconnaissance Probes Launch Control SAV - Save Game SEC - Internal Security Control SHD - Defensive Shields Control SLF - Self-Destruct Sequencer SND - Sound Option STA - Mission Status Report STO - Stop Option TAR - Target Calculator TOR - Torpedo Control TRC - Tractor Beam Control TRN - Transporters Control

III. INFORMATION SECTION ...'

Enemy Intruders Ship Disabled Starbases and Docking Sign-on Options Starship Cruisers in STAR FLEET 1

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List of Your Ship's Decks, Primary Functions, and Vulnerable Systems

Decorations and Awards Efficiency Rating The Time Factor

IV. MAINTENANCE SECTION

Overview Starting the Maintenance Option The Data Files

Star Fleet Personnel File (SF.PER) Service Record File (SRV.RCD) Sequence Number and

Ship's Status File (SEQ.NUM) Maintenance Options

List File Option Reset File Option Modify File Option

SF.PER SRV.RCD SEQ.NUM Append to File Option Insert Entry Option Diskette Full Errors Rebuilding Data Files and Other Tips

V. FINAL WORD

Final Word CYGNUS Product Warranty Product Replacement Product Update Plan Product Registration

VI. INDEX

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I Details of the Invincible Class Heavy Cruiser II Ranks and Mission Levels III Characteristics of the Enemy Fleet IV Beginning Segment Questions V Caution and Warning Panel Messages VI Tactical Display Symbols VII Tactical Display Information VIII Mission Status Report Items IX Example Target Calculator Inputs X Decorations Levels and Criteria XI Decoration Numbers used in SRV.RCD

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1 Definition of Grid System 2 STAR FLEET I Screen Format 3 Example Tactical Display 4 Command Menus 5 Target Designator Control Keys 6 Example Damage Control Report 7 Long Range Sensor Scan Notation 8 Example Long Range Sensor Scan 9 Example Region Map 10 Navigation Headings 11 Hyperspace Travel 12 Defensive Shields Location 13 Example Mission Status Report 14 Example Data Files Listing 15 Example Password Change

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