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                       PREDATOR TC: FUTURE WAR
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                     ****Instruction Manual****

Author: Daniel Kurstak
Version 1.2


If you haven't installed FUTURE WAR yet, read the INSTALL text
for instructions on how to do so.

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Contents:
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*intro
*weapons
*items
*levels
*enemies
*tips
*credits

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INTRO.
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Welcome to the future. It is the year 2020 and local conflicts are no longer
the primary danger. The last 20 years have allowed us to create a planetary
defence force. Most threats now are from outer space. Predators have returned
to earth for another safari, 23 years after their last visit in Los Angeles.
This time, they returned to cambodia. Or did they? You are major Dixon,
special defence forces. A one man operation is better and quieter, so you
shall wipe out the enemy alone. If you are to be hunted, no one will know of
your fate.

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WEAPONS.
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You have the best weapons available for your mission. Use them wisely as you
will find little ammo along the way.

*Lazer pistols FX-1:

Use as you backup weapon. They use solid heat sinks often dropped by predators.
Pick them up whenever possible. Low power makes them not very effective. As
you fire, the heat sinks absorb the heat and must be discharged and replaced
by new ones. 1 heat sink gives you about 24 combined
shots.

*Remington 850 marine magnum automatic shotgun:

This weapon has been chosen for it's reliability and power. Packs a big punch
at close range and will kill most predators with 2-3 hits at point blank
range. Uses 10-gauge, 3-inch magnum shotgun rounds. You can hold a maximum of
50 rounds at a time.

*7.52mm minigun:

A great gatling weapon, so good that it has been taken out of retirement. The
original weapon used a 24-volt battery to power it's electric motor. This one
uses your suit's power cell. Ammo is plentiful, and you can hold up to 999
rounds.

*AR-25:

Modified missile launcher will fire plasma torpedoes. Pick up torpedoes
whenever possible. You can only hold 20 at a time.

*Cadmium grenade:

Throw it and detonate remotely. Will cause a nice boom! and whipe out it's
surroundings.

*Microwave Pistol:

Will decloak cloaked predators. Aim for a shadow that moves and fire. Uses
batteries, and drains them fast. So use sparingly.

*AR-25 Special:

AR-25s in akimbo configuration.

*Lazer Mine:

Use as the original mine in Duke3D.

*SY-4 Superweapon:

Great gun! Will kill predators with 3 shots!. And fires ammo at 10
shots\second! Can hold 99 round at a time. Use only in proper occasion.

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( NEW ) ITEMS:
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*Batteries:

will power up your night amplification, hydrojets, and microwave pistol.
Color coded.

*Jet fuel:

used to power hoverjets. Pick up whenever possible.

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LEVELS:
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*Skybase:

your quarters and starting level. Pick up all the ammo, weapons, and gear
you can. Then go to the battleship Panama and pick up the final key to the
warp fold drive.

*Cambodia:

The sewage treatment plant is the main element of this level. Although a
shark hatchery is also in the area. Fight yourself through this place and
make it for the river.

*Jungle river:

Follow the river's course to find the exit. You may need to venture around
to find the keys necessary to open the doors. 

*Tree village:

An ancient tree dwelling civilisation built it's houses in huge trunks. A
dense foliage prevented their discovery from above, and being built high
above ground, they were immune to dangers from the ground. This civilisation
has long dissapeared, and now Predators occupy this territory.
Use hoverjet as little as possible.

*Dark Temple:

This cult worshipped the Predators, ever since they descended to earth, no
one knows when. Explore the galleries, and corridors. Beware of Predators
lurking in the shadows.

*Predator Ship:

This Predator ship holds Predators in suspended animation. They have been
revived by the automatic defense systems and are out to stop you! Look for
the Predator's warp fold. It's the only way out.

*Predator Homeworld:

The warp fold took you straigh into the heartland of the Predator's Planet!
You no longer have homebase advantage. Use your experience and instinct to
make it out alive.
Beware of boobytraps. 

*Moonbase 45:

The main earth defence base has been taken over by Predators. Whipe them out,
along with their leader. This will stop their attack.

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ENEMIES.
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Predators are you main enemies. They may all look alike, but they jump,
crouch, lay, and attack with different intensities & weapons. Plasma
Torpedoes, shoulder cannons, wrist cannons, particle guns, shoulder
launchers; don't think that you know them all!

You can also find Automatic plasma turrets: Very dangerous.

Sharks are more of a nuisance than a real danger.

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SURVIVING THE HUNT:
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1.Avoid hits as much as possible. There are very few medkits, and damage
can occur very fast!

2.Save your game often. You never know when you'll fall into a deadly trap!

3.Keep you eyes open. Shadows may move and attack you!

4.Keep your back covered, so that no attack can come from the rear.

5.Don't be a hero. You can't overwelm a group of ferocious hunters.

6.Whenever you hear a targeting lazer, dock!

7.Use your weapons wisely. You will likely need most of what you pick up.

8.Do not go on a killing spree. Avoid Predators when possible and only kill
them if they block your progress. If you don't, you will quickly run our of
ammo.

9.Don't run to jump over Predators, thats when they fire their plasma
torpedoes!

10. Cheat codes are the same as for Duke3D. But if you use them, you are
dishonored!

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CREDITS:
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Predator TC: FUTURE WAR was created by Daniel Kurstak. ( Skynet is my
internet name )
The Predator 3D model used for the game was made to replicate the Predator
character and I take no credit for his design. This credit goes to 
the predator's rightful creator.

Here is a list of the work I did:

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webmaster
3D artist
.art editor
level designer
.con programmer
weapon designer
inventory's new items designer
sound editor
project director
beta testor
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FINAL NOTES:
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Predator TC: FUTURE WAR was started on 12/12/1997, and released on the
07/04/1998 ( INDEPENDENCE DAY! ).

Allot of work went into this game. Hope you like it!

This game is in no way related, or supported by 3D REALMS.

The project was non-lucrative, and does not imply plagiarism in any way.

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Visit my homepage at: http:\\www3.sympatico.ca\kurstak\skinet.htm

PREDATOR TC: FUTURE WAR (c) Skynet 1998
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