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                          Super Assault Vehicle
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      Thexder //e  --  Released by The Magnet  --  Dox by The WindWalker
                  Thanks to Disk Muncher and Disk Cruncher
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>> Intro <<

        Thexder is a hyper dual-armor robot-jet transformer.  Armed with
heat-seeking lasers and touch-controlled flight mechanism, Thexder is the
ultimate fighting machine.  There is only one Thexder in existence, and you
are the proud pilot at its control.  Be careful.  If disaster falls upon your
vehicle, there will be no replacements, and your mission will be terminated.

>> Score <<

        Your score will increase with each creature you destroy, depending on
the type of creature.  You do not get extra points for completing a level, but
you do get an increase in your enmax and energy points (depending on whether
you used your shield).  See Below.

>> Energy Increases <<

        1.  When you destroy certain creatures.  How many energy-releasing
            creatures can you discover?
        2.  When you complete a level without using your shield (energy
            increases by 100 points [up to enmax]).

>> Energy Decreases <<

        1.  When you make contact with any of the enemy creatures.
        2.  When you make contact with any hazardous area (lava pits, acid
            lakes, etc.).
        3.  When you fire your lasers.  Energy loss = 2 points for every 30
            shots taken.
        4.  When you lock on shields.  Energy loss = 10 points for each use of
            a shield.

>> Enmax Increases <<

        1.  When you destroy certain enemy creatures.  How many enmax-bearing
            creatures can you discover?
        2.  When you finish each level:  Level completed = 10 enmax points.
            Level completed without using shields = additional 20 enmax points.

       Enmax never decreases.  Maximum enmax allowed in game = 500 points.

>> Additional Tips <<

        1.  Make maps of each world.  Map out the exits as you through each
            level.  Take note of the booby traps and hidden creatures.  Follow
            the most accessible and least dangerous psth to the next exit.
        2.  Try to build up your enmax capicity whenever possible.  This is the
            key ingredient to your prolonged existence.  Find the creatures
            that will boost enmax.  Refrain from using your shields for addit-
            ional enmax bonuses.  See ENMAX INCREASES.
        3.  Use your shields sparingly.  Remember--You receive bonus points if
            you can survive a level without activating the shield.  Also, you
            do not receive energy points for eliminating creatures while your
            shield is activated.
        4.  Don't shoot at everything.  Avoid the creatures which provide no
            energy or enmax increases.  Only eliminate the creatures that will
            benifit Thexder.

>> How To Play <<

        When the game opens, you are the pilot of a Thexder Super Assault
Vehicle.  You have been locked into the facility with no means of escape.  You
are currently in the Thexder Robot mode.  Your only direction to travel is to
the right.  There are 16 different worlds to explore.  The challenge:  How far
can you go?

>> Goal <<

        To survive all 16 levels and destroy the evil creatures which dwell in
this forbidden world.

>> The Forbidden World <<

        Here lies a land shrouded in mystery, with 16 different regions to ex-
plore.  From underground caverns to vast cargo holds, you will constantly en-
counter strange and dangerous beings and bone-chilling environments.  BEWARE!!
Danger lurks around every corner!

>> The Status Screen <<

        The status screen on your computer is the only tool you have available
to keep track of your energy level, the level of the world you occupy, and your
score.  Learn to use this iinformation wisely.  It will help you determine when
to fight and when to flee.


                             Up
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               |         |         |          |
               |    Y    |    U    |     I    |
               |_________|_________|__________|
               |         |         |          |
        Left   |    H    |    J    |     K    |   Right
               |_________|___Stop__|__________|
               |         |         |
     Transform |    N    |    M    |
               |_________|_________|

                            Down

Direction Keys:

K          Right
J          Stop
H          Left
U          Jump Up
Y          Jump Up Left
I          Jump Up Right
N          Transform
M          Down Right
[ or ]     Toggles Speed

IIe/IIc:
Open Apple     Fire
Closed Apple   Shield Toggle
CTRL-S         Toggle Sound

IIc+:
Open Apple     Fire
OPTION key     Shield Toggle
CTRL-S         Toggle Sound

Joystick is automatically selected if plugged in. (Or Control-J)

To Fire Using Joystick:  Press the fire button.  Hold down for continuous fire.

To Activate Shield Using Joystick:  If your joystick has ONE button, double
clicking it will activate the shield.  If your joystick has TWO buttons, one
will activate the shield, and the other will fire.  Double-clicking will not be
necessary with two buttons.


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[3]     SCORE  00000         [4]  LEVEL  03          [5]  ENMAX


>> The Control Panel <<

1.  ENERGY BAR:  Displays the level of remaining energy.  The three
                 indicator colors represent Thexder's current condition.
2.  SHIELD BAR:  Displayed when shield is on.  Shows the amount of
                 shield protection remaining before shut down.
3.  SCORE:       Displays your current score.
4.  LEVEL        Displays current level of the facility you occupy.
5.  ENMAX:       Energy maximum.  Registers the total possible energy points
                 that are available to Thexder.

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