CHIMERA ======= © SHAHID AHMAD 1985 Investigations have traced the source of erratic radio signals to a giant alien vessel, orbiting the Earth high in the exosphere. That the craft is hostile, there is no doubt; somebody will have to go aboard and find out how to eliminate the threat. THE GAME The airlock shuts with a dull 'thud' behind you, and you are aboard the strange, silent craft; its weapon systems primed, and centred on Earth. Your task is to discover the inbuilt self destruct mechanism which is known to exist; initiate it, and if possible, escape prior to detonation. Other details regarding the mission cannot be assimilated at this time, but some further information regarding the self destruct system is given here:- (i) The detonation sequence is initiated by a four stage integrated priming mechanism. (ii) Each priming mechanism requires the completion of a multi-stage Disablement of Artifacts (DOA) sequence. (iii) The first DOA sequence is known to require a spanner. (iv) Attempts to initiate any of the priming sequences in the incorrect order will result in the termination of the operator, and cancellation of any previous missile priming orders. Conditions aboard this craft are known to support life; finite supplies of food and water are present. LOADING 1. Connect the EAR socket of your Spectrum to the EAR socket of your tape recorder. 2. Place the tape in your recorder and rewind to the beginning. 3. Type LOAD "" and press ENTER on your Spectrum. 4. Press PLAY/LOAD on your tape recorder. NOTE: Full loading instructions can be found in your Spectrum Manual. PLAYING THE GAME You can control CHIMERA'S movements with the following types of joystick:- KEMPSTON CURSOR INTERFACE INTERFACE II or via the keyboard using the following keys:- Z, C, B or M = Rotate LEFT X, V, N or SYMBOL SHIFT = Rotate RIGHT Keys A to Enter = Move FORWARD KEYS Q to P = COLLECT/use CAPSHIFT or SPACE = PAUSE game (any other key to release pause) A couple of hints:- Always keep a keen eye on the scrolling message indicator. Make a map. Not all objects are completely visible from the main display. WARNING: Copyright subsists in all Firebird software, documentation and artwork. All rights reserved. No part of this software may be copied, transmitted in any form or by any means. This software is sold on the condition that it shall not be hired out without the express permission of the publisher. If this program is faulty and fails to load please return it to the address below and it will be replaced free of charge. This offer does not affect your statutory consumer rights. Firebird Software, Wellington House, Upper St. Martins Lane, London WC2H 9DL. Firebird and the Firebird logo are trademarks of British Telecommunications plc.