200 years on from Driller times, the Ketars take revenge. On the Dark Side of Evath's other moon, Trucuspid, a giant weapon, Zephyr One, has been constructed aimed to blow Evath to bits.

To gain sufficient power, a network of ECD's (Energy Collection Devices) were constructed around the moon. The suspended solar cell at the ECD apex collects energy from Evath's sun then transmits this energy through the power line matrix for the final assault on Evathkind.

To avoid mass panic on Evath this mission is highly confidential. You have been dropped inconspicuously on Tricuspid into a safe zone by a routine patrol ship. Your mission is to destroy every ECD, thus disabling the Zephyr One weapon and saving Evath from certain destruction. Score guide - first week target - one million points.

Your space suit comes complete with quad lasers, a plasma band shield, jet power pack for extra mobility, plus a small supply of fuel.

The display shows the Freescape TM generated view through your space suit helmet. The LED lights to the right indicate the rate at which the ECD's are collecting power. When the top LED lights, Zephyr One will fire!!!

Evath is only minutes away from destruction. Every time an ECD is successfully disabled the energy collection rate will be slowed, thus allowing more time.

ONLY THE BEST WILL SUCCEED.

GOOD LUCK!

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LOADING SPECTRUM

CASSETTE - SPECTRUM 48K and SPECTRUM PLUS
LOAD "" then press ENTER

CASSETTE - SPECTRUM 128K, SPECTRUM +2 and SPECTRUM +3
Select 48K Mode. LOAD "" then press ENTER

DISC - SPECTRUM +3
Insert disc into drive then press ENTER

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CONTROLS

MOVEMENT MODE

Move forward - Cursor key up or "O"
Move back - Cursor key down or "K"
Turn Left - Cursor key left or "Q"
Turn Right - Cursor key right or "W"
Fire (if sights on) - Zero key

ATTACK MODE

Cursor Up - Cursor key up or "O"
Cursor Down - Cursor key down or "K"
Cursor Left - Cursor key left or "Q"
Cursor Right - Cursor key right or "W"
Fire - Zero key

OTHER CONTROLS

Toggle between Movement and Attack Mode - "SPACE"
Look Up - "P"
Look Down - "L"
Tilt Left - "N"
Tilt Right - "M"
Increase Angle - "A"
Decrease Angle - "Z"
Interrupt (LOAD, SAVE & TERMINATE options are available here) - "I"
Increase Step Size - "S"
Decrease Step Size - "X"
Rise Vertically - "R"
Fall (Crouch) Vertically - "F"
U Turn - "U"
Jet Pack (Toggle On/Off) - "J"
Sights On/Off (Movement Mode only) - "B"

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Dark Side has been designed and programmed by Major Developments. Chris Andrew, Stephen "Bug" Northcott, Paul Gregory, Ian Andrew & Helen Andrew. Cover artwork by Steinar Lund. Additional artwork and design by Peter Carter. Additional contributions by Kim Carpentier.

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WARRANTY

If Dark Side fails to load, please return the actual disc or tape only, ensuring it is protected in the post to the address below and it will be replaced free of charge. This offer does not affect your Statutory rights; Incentive Software Ltd, Zephyr One, Calleva Park, Aldermaston, Berks. RG7 4QW

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NOTICE

(c)1988 Incentive Software Ltd.

The enclosed software product, all associated artwork and documentation is copyrighted. All rights are reserved by Incentive Software Limited. Unauthorised copying, hiring, performance and broadcasting are strictly prohibited.
FREESCAPE is a trademark of Incentive Software Limited.

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ALSO

Also from Incentive - Driller featuring Freescape TM, price £14.95 cassette, or £17.95 disc. Available from all leading retailers or direct from Incentive POST FREE.

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MISSION INFORMATION

The following information has been collected by previous unsuccessful missions:-

ECDs If an ECD is shot - it will be disabled. If the ECD is connected between 2 other active ECD's the device will regenerate immediately	POWERPORTERS A product of future technology. These suspended slabs are Instant Teleportation devices.
	PLEXORS These are "tank like" defences placed around Tricuspid. They will attack if you are within range.
TELEPOD/TELEPOD CRYSTAL This was used by the Ketars to gain access to restricted areas. Before abandoning the moon the Ketars hid the telepod crystals. These must be located before the telepod can be activated.

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LAYOUT OF THE PLATFORM STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTED AROUND THE TRICUSPID MOON

Tricuspid

REMEMBER: A STEP IN THE DARK IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!