I-WAR ----- It took 20 years to develop, but The Override Mainframe Supercomputer goes on-line exactly on schedule. Buried deep below a polar ice cap to keep its megaframe brain cool, its processing capability goes beyond any technology ever imagined. Before long, society begins to depend completely on The Override to handle the world information network, nicknamed The I-Way. Override works for years without a glitch. Then, the problems start. Delays. Information transfer slows to a crawl, then stops. Viruses clog the I-Way, blocking information. Mutated databases create more viruses. Programs can't be written fast enough to stop The Override from what seems like inevitable self-destruction. A quick, powerful anti-virus craft must enter the circuits of the I-Way to destroy the mutant databases and information-clogging viruses. You've been chosen to command the anti-virus tank through the I-Way. Eliminate the problems and pick up special tools and weapons to help you collect the viruses. Destroying the mutant databases and collecting data pods will allow you to destroy their core and stop the viruses from spreading. But, your enemies won't go away easily. They're programmed to attack anything that could impede their growth. So, choose your tank, strap on your seatbelt and merge onto the I-Way. You are mankind's only hope. GETTING STARTED --------------- 1. Insert your I-WAR cartridge into the cartridge slot of your Jaguar 64-Bit Interactive Multimedia System. 2. Press the Power button. 3. Press the A, B or C button to skip the title screens and briefing. 4. At the Main screen use the Joypad up and down to choose: Start a new game Load a saved game Defense Viewer: Press B, then press the Joypad left and right to view your enemy's strengths and resources Options: On the Options Control screen, press up or down on the Joypad to: Configure A, B, and C buttons -- Select, Fire and Special Difficulty level -- Easy, Medium or Hard Main -- Return to the Main screen 5. Choose 1 player or 2 players. 6. Choose the speed, power and protection of your ship: Light, Medium or Heavy. The heavier your tank, the slower it will move, but the shields will be stronger and you'll have increased weapons capability. CONTROLS -------- Joypad up ............Move forward Joypad down ..........Move backward Joypad left ..........Turn left Joypad right .........Turn right Default Settings A button .............Select: available weapons B button .............Fire: active weapon C button .............Special: active shields Pause Pauses the game, allows you to raise/lower music and sound effects volume *, # Restart KEYPAD VIEW MODES ----------------- Keypad # Description -------- ----------- 1 First Person 2 Third Person, far behind 3 Third Person, mid behind 4 Third Person, close behind 5 Distance View, above, side 6 Auto-Targeting on/off 7 Map 8 Textures on/off MEMORY SAVE ----------- Tank configuration, last mission, volume, controls and high-score information are retained in the cartridge even if you have turned off your Jaguar 64-Bit Interactive Multimedia System. The cartridge will store up to 100,000 changes. After 100,000 changes have been recorded, no more changes will be retained. To clear the currently saved changes, press *, option, and # while on the Control Options screen. ENCOUNTERING OBJECTS -------------------- On each level (node) you will find database pods, powerups and advanced weapons. These will help you attack The Override Mainframe System Defense Forces and mutant databases, increase your energy and provide for more intelligent fire power. Pick up items by driving over them. While collecting, watch out. Enemies are aggressive and are out to get you. So watch out...they can and will do damage to your craft. When your tank's energy level reaches zero, that's it. You're destroyed. On each level you'll find a Teleporter pad that, when driven over, will transport you to another challenging field. You must collect all of the required data pods in order to enter and attack the mutant database and go on to the next level. After 20 gruelling leves, you have to destroy the boss database by overloading it with viruses and save humankind. WEAPONS and TOOLS ----------------- Found on various levels to assist in your mission A.I. Drone Artificial Intelligence droid that assists in attacking the enemy Auto Targeting Makes better use of the cross-hair firing for more accurate shooting Mark 1 Lasers Basic single shot, your tank is equipped with Mark 1 Lasers automatically Mark 2 Lasers Dual shots for more destructive fire pwoer Shield Unit Activates shield around tank for a short period of time Mine Layer Lay down mines for the enemies to find Missile Launcher A limited number used to guide in for the kill Plasma Cannon Chargeable amplified proton shot Radar Provides a map of the room so you can see where you and your enemies are Rear Gun Switch to rear gun to kill enemies from behind Switches Some levels have on and off switches. When activated, they'll help you use Jumpers and Teleporters, open doors, and allow you to find hidden or hard-to-get data pods. Activate these by shooting them to the on and off positions - green is off, red is on. Some switches don't last long, so act quickly. Use these switches whenever possible, because you never know what you'll find! MK 2-3 Upgrades Add additional fire power to weapons and radar. ENEMIES ------- Craft: Alpha Mobile Launcher Speed: 68% Aggression: 78% Fire Power: 67% Shield: 68% Craft: Atomic Guardian Speed: 60% Aggression: 97% Fire Power: 89% Shield: 56% Craft: Beta Mobile Launcher Speed: 83% Aggression: 86% Fire Power: 89% Shield: 75% Craft: Bouncing Wallis Speed: 36% Aggression: 30% Fire Power: 00% Shield: 37% Craft: Crystal Tank Speed: 75% Aggression: 88% Fire Power: 89% Shield: 92% Craft: Diamond Tank Speed: 83% Aggression: 93% Fire Power: 89% Shield: 92% Craft: Emerald Tank Speed: 97% Aggression: 95% Fire Power: 94% Shield: 97% Craft: Gemstone Tank Speed: 66% Aggression: 84% Fire Power: 72% Shield: 71% Craft: Lancaster Bomber Speed: 89% Aggression: 59% Fire Power: 58% Shield: 68% Craft: Lion Launcher Speed: 00% Aggression: 73% Fire Power: 69% Shield: 56% Craft: Nuclear Gun Tower Speed: 00% Aggression: 94% Fire Power: 79% Shield: 58% Craft: Opal Tank Speed: 58% Aggression: 80% Fire Power: 68% Shield: 60% Craft: Panther Launcher Speed: 00% Aggression: 77% Fire Power: 84% Shield: 62% Craft: Patriot Mine Speed: 00% Aggression: 00% Fire Power: 00% Shield: 99% Craft: Tau Phase Shifter Speed: 49% Aggression: 59% Fire Power: 00% Shield: 37% Craft: Tiger Launcher Speed: 00% Aggression: 69% Fire Power: 57% Shield: 48% Craft: Tomahawk Mine Layer Speed: 46% Aggression: 85% Fire Power: 48% Shield: 59% Craft: Tomcat Homer Speed: 78% Aggression: 63% Fire Power: 00% Shield: 46% Craft: Trundler Speed: 69% Aggression: 89% Fire Power: 98% Shield: 88% Craft: Wellington Dropship Speed: 86% Aggression: 63% Fire Power: 00% Shield: 72% CrafT: Wellington Droptank Speed: 57% Aggression: 89% Fire Power: 67% Shield: 74% VIEW SCREEN ----------- Energy Remaining Regenerations available Score Weapons Databases Node location Datapods DATA LINK SEQUENCE ------------------ A: Faster B: Regular Speed C: Slower HINTS and TIPS -------------- * Watch your energy level. * Collect powerup batteries when low on energy. * Doing well on the bonus levels will award you with extra lives. * Watch out for air attacks. The enemy is always out to get you! CREDITS ------- Atari ----- Executive Producer: John Skruch Producer: Ted Tahquechi Lead Tester: Eric D. Riley Testers: Bill Woods, Eric Johnson, Morgan Weiss, Tal Funke-Bilu, Hank Cappa Marketing Product Manager: Jeanne Winding Creative Services: Greg LaBrec, Trish Ward, Beeline Group I-War Imagitec Design, 1995 --------------------------- Programmed by: Karl Vest & Andrew Seed Graphics by: Andy Noble, Karl Vest & Andrew Seed Designed by: Emerson Best Levels by: Emerson Best, Karl Vest & Andrew Seed Produced by: Bill Newsham Music by: Imagitec