Object Of The Game



The object of the game is to mine asteroids which contain a rare ore. This ore is extremely valuable to a planet called Trionica. Each player starts with one asteroid and 20,000 Yiyons (pronounced ZI-YONS). Each asteroid leased by a player is connected via an enclosed conveyor belt to a central collection point called a Collector. It is at this Collector that the three main types of transporter (Shuttle, Freighter and Transfleet) can dock to pick up units. Units mined at the asteroids are automatically transferred to the Collector. Using one of the three main types of transporter, units are then shipped from the Collector to the Spaceport. The units are then shipped from the Spaceport to Trinonica where they are sold for Trigons (the Intergalactic monetary unit). Only Star Ships can be used to carry units from the Spaceport to Trionica.








Winning The Game



The Trigon Target is the amount of Trigons a player has to earn to become the winner. This Target is normally set to 2,500,000 Trigons but can be changed at the beginning of the game. The only way to earn Trigons is by selling units at Trionica.








Running The Game



When the program has loaded, you will be asked how many people wish to play. When this has been entered, you will be asked to enter the name of each player. Please not: It does not matter in which order players names are entered as the computer will decide in which order the players will take their turn.



When all the players' names have been entered, you will be asked if all the names are correct. If you answer "Yes" the computer will then ask if you wish to limit the number of transporters available. If you answer "no", the program will display the present Trigon Target (the Trigon Target is described in 'Winning The Game') and ask if you wish to change it. If you answer "No" the game will begin.








Disaster Reports



Occasionally, a message will appear at the bottom of the screen like this: "Shuttle Is Destroyed By Klingons". This is one of the Disaster Reports. The Disaster Reports can be thought of as a pack of cards. On each of the cards is a message and the computer will occasionally take one of these cards and display it at the bottom of the screen. The action described on the card will then be taken. Just like a pack of cards, there are 52 of these Reports made up as follows:




2
x

Lease Runs Out On Half Player's Asteroids
(If a player has an odd number of asteroids, he keeps the odd one)


2
x

All Units Belonging To The Present Player At The Collector Are Lost
(Self explanatory)


3
x

All Units Belonging To All Players At Spaceport Are:
(There are three possible responses to this card.)1. All the units at the Spaceport are destroyed,2. All the units at the Spaceport are sold for the present Spaceport rate.3. The number of units at the Spaceport are increased by up to 40%


3
x

Same As Above But For Individual Players



4
x

Shuttle Is Destroyed By Klingons
(Units contained in the Shuttle are also lost)


4
x

Freighter Is Destroyed By Klingons
(Units contained in the Freighter are also lost)


4
x

Transfleet Is Destroyed By Klingons
(Units contained in the Transfleet are also lost)


4
x

Star Ship Is Destroyed By Klingons
(Units contained in the Star Ship are also lost)


4
x

Shuttle Jumps Into Hyperspace: See below


5
x

Freighter Jumps Into Hyperspace: See below


5
x

Transfleet Jumps Into Hyperspace: See below


5
x

Star Ship Jumps Into Hyperspace: See below



When space-lanes are clear, transporters may jump into Hyperspace. This, in effect, allows then to reach their destination in one day. The player will also receive a rebate in the form of tax relief:




5
x

Player's Account Receives Interest Of