*** GAMES/MSDOS/3D file: bl120sw.txt Text file for bl120sw.zip ============================================================================ BACKLASH A Turret Gunner Simulation Online Instruction Guide ============================================================================ === ===== THE STORY === ===== STARDATE 1422.332 : ORDERS Effective immediately, you are assigned to the System Defense Craft SD-2707 in Sector M as Turret Gunner 1st class. Proceed to Omicron station, quadrant M01.01 where you will report to Captain Masters. Dirian activity in Sector M is high and although peace talks are about to begin on Zhinda III, loss of this sector would be a major blow to the war effort. Admiral Horn End Transmission === ==== THE GAME === ==== BACKLASH is a 3D science fiction action game for DOS. The player must defend the mothership from over a series of missions against an increasing onslaught of enemy spacecraft, mine fields, asteroids and drones. The rewards from successful missions can be used to upgrade the defense systems and purchase more powerful weapons. Requirements ------------ o IBM/PC compatible computer with 386 or later processor o 2 megabytes of RAM with 500k available conventional memory and 750k available extended or expanded memory o Fixed disk drive with approximately 6 megabytes available o VGA compatible graphics adapter o MS-DOS 5.0 or above Recommended ----------- o 486 or later processor o Microsoft compatible mouse o Analog joystick o Creative Labs Sound Blaster compatible sound card Please contact me zellersm@ix.netcom.com with any questions or problems. steve