[1] UK release includes an audiotape of Ben Daglish's in-game music. US release includes a poster & badge. Although the box differs, the titlescreen name remains the same for both the UK and US releases.
[2] The language selection menu only affects the keymap.
[3] Distibuted in Finland by Toptronics, in Germany by Ariolasoft, and in Italy by Leader.
Trivia: During the final docking sequence with space stations, a Basic-like coding language, SIMPLE, can be used to write your own programs & games.
Based on 1989 Gremlin Atari ST release.
UK Release (front)
UK Release (back)
U.S. Release (front)
U.S. Release (back)
Budget Release (front)
Budget Release (back)
UK Release
U.S. Release
Registration Card (front)
Registration Card (back)
Cassette Tape
Manual Cover
UK Advert [Source: Atari Mania]
Italian Advert
French Advert [Source: Atari Mania]
Finnish Advert [Source: Atari Mania]
German Advert (PowerPlay 11/1988, Page 5)
German Advert (PowerPlay 1/1989, Pages 46 & 47)
UK Advert (CU Amiga 1/1992, Page 66) [Budget]
Catalogue Entry
Manual (English/German/French) [Source: Retro Commodore]
Craft Summary (English/French/German)
Advancement in rank has nothing to do with the amount of credits to your name. It is releated to the number of missions you complete and ships destroyed. The only way to earn a lot of credits is to haggle on the trade-net. By staying in the space station on the net, and trading in guns, food and gold, you will quickly build a fortune. Travelling to space stations requires you to jump until you cannot get any further. Guide to completing the missions:
MISSION 01: Take message: Just go there! Use e pod.
MISSION 02: Destroy aliens, but not unknowns: Kill 4+.
Use E pod.
MISSION 03: Destroy sat!
MISSION 04: Escort convoy. Use E pod.
MISSION 05: Investigate dissepearances. Kill 4+. USE E pod.
MISSION 06: Search for survivors.
MISSION 07: Escort vip. Land on planet then go to
destination.
MISSION 08: Go and report.
MISSION 09: Destroy alien.
MISSION 10: Rescue civilians. Land on planet.
No maps found.