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Astro Defence Information

Current released version: 1.0 - 28th February, 2002
Current release expires: never
Feedback to: Howard Tomlinson (howard@astraware.com)
Game Info: http://palm.astraware.com/astro
Recent update headlines: First Public Release!

Copyright (c) 2002 Astraware Ltd.
All rights reserved.

Introduction

### Save The Colony! You're our only hope!

If only they'd known when they built the deep space colony, just how dangerous it could be! What with the asteroids constantly raining down, and then the alien invasion forces...

Your mission is to protect the colony for as long as possible! With two cannon turrets at your disposal you have to blast away any threatening incoming objects, before they can destroy your colony domes.

You've been provided with a virtual handheld tactical control unit, which will show you a projection of all the targets - and you have to select (by tapping with your stylus) where to direct the gunfire to!

You can blast single shots, or lay down a whole salvo of fire by a tap-and-drag! Beware, though... the guns take time to recharge, so remember to keep some energy in reserve!

Astro Defence Features:

- Color and Greyscale display
- Intuitive tap-based gameplay
- Three difficulty settings
- Separate High Score tables for each setting
- High Score export to our internet high score table for registered users
- Fast graphic animation, and sound effects
- Variable level of explosion effects - what looks best on your Palm ?
- Bonus 'Easter egg' lunar-lander game built in.

How To Install

Use an extractor program such as WinZip on the PC or Stuffit Expander on the Mac to get at the Astro Defence files. Install the game by double-clicking the prc file.

Use the HotSync button as usual to install the game onto your handheld.

Now run Astro Defence and tap the screen to play the game!

If you've got any queries about Astro Defence or the registration process, first check out our frequently asked questions page on our website (you must be connected to the internet to access this). If this doesn't help, get in touch with us at support@astraware.com. If you've got any questions (or suggestions, we love those) about the game itself, please get in touch with us at the email address at the top of this page.

Hints and Tips

There's just a few things that might help you to survive that little while longer...

- Remember to save a little energy for emergencies!
- Firing salvos is great - but they do use a lot of energy!
- The 'B' at the bottom of the screen is a smart-bomb - tap it in real emergencies!
- Try to shoot aliens that drop bombs as quickly as you can!

Hidden Features

As a special bonus feature...
Write a graffiti 'L' on the title screen, and a bonus 'lunar lander' game will start! Your aim, to safely land your capsule on the surface - and not too fast! Tap the screen to fire thrusters, but keep track of your fuel! (You'll have much less fuel if you are in harder game setting modes!)

Registering

If you downloaded the game straight from the internet, from Astraware's web pages, or from one of the popular Palm download sites, then your copy is in 'Demo' form. Demo means that you can play 10 games for free, and then decide whether to register it or not. After these games are up, the program will display a short message before each game.

In Demo form, you can play 10 games of Astro Defence for free, as you decide whether you like it or not. After these games are up, the program will display a short message asking you to register or purchase a full version from a shop!

If you beam a demo to someone else, and they also like the game, then they can register it either by purchasing a copy from a local store, or by purchasing online.

Registering Online:

For those that like the speed and convenience of buying of the internet, when you register for the game, you'll get a key which will unlock the game and remain valid for future 1.x upgrades. Go to the web page at http://palm.astraware.com/astro
for more details.

You'll need to know your HotSync ID which you can find by running Astro Defence, and going into the menu, and selecting the 'register' option. Your HotSync ID (or username) will be filled in for you below.
When you register, Astraware will generate a key based on your ID, which will normally be sent out by email within 48 hours of you registering. When you receive your key, go to the same register option, and enter the key into the space provided.

Submit your High Scores!

Registered users of the game are entitled to submit their high scores to our Internet High Score table.

Just visit the Astro Defence web pages at http://palm.astraware.com/astro and select the link to view high scores.

To submit your own score, you need to go to the menu in the game, and select 'export high score'. This will provide you with a code which you can then type into our site:

http://www.astraware.com/palm/astro/high/

You can only submit high scores once you've beaten the scores built into the game!

(Astraware reserves the right to remove this board or facility without any notice, or to remove individual names if necessary)

Astraware Products

You can find out about Astraware and the product range we have for the Palm-powered platform by visiting our website at www.astraware.com/.
Here are our top products at time of writing:

Astraware Palm Packs
It's A Blast! Shooting Pack | Let out your tension with some target practice with Astraware's collection of great screen-tapping games!
Palm Games Pack 2001 | 4 games for under $25 - save over 25%
PopCap Games Pack | PopCap Games are sweeping the web, and now Astraware brings the top games to the Palm
Astraware Palm Games
Alchemy | Turn lead into gold in Astraware's addictive PopCap puzzle game!
Astro Defence | Defend your city from the asteroid threat!
Atomica | Make Molecules in Dr. Atomica's Laboratory in Astraware's addictive PopCap puzzle game!
Bang! Bang! | Backyard blasting fun
Bejeweled | Bejeweled is a Palm version of the incredibly popular and addictive online game by PopCap
Big Money! | Coin collecting fun in another Pop Cap classic!
Biplane Ace | Dogfight against rival fighter pilots
Bzzz! for Palm | Fly-catching action for the Palm
Collapse! | Tap matching blocks in this simple but frantic GameHouse game.
Eye of Horus | Unleash your magical powers with this Astraware puzzle game.
Galaxy Ranger | Be a Galaxy Ranger, Save the Universe!
Mad Gab | ...It's not what you SAY, it's what you HEAR!
Mahjongg | Relax your mind with the most authentic Mahjongg solitaire game for Palm-powered handhelds
Mars Needs Cows | The challenging PopCap puzzle game of animal abduction!
Mummy Maze | Escape the maze and outsmart the mummy in this great PopCap game!
Nisqually | Make lines of blocks to clear the screen and complete the level
Police Range | Police Range is a fast game of reactions, dexterity, accuracy and good judgment!
Round Up | Marble Moving Madness
Seven Seas | Ship Ahoy! Blast pirates with a broadside and navigate through dangerous waters, in this PopCap puzzle game
Text Twist | Juggle letters to make as many words as you can in a limited time!
Zap!2000 | Arcade gaming on the Palm has never looked so good!
Zap!2016 | The essential showcase for your 16-bit color Palm
Astraware Palm Applications
e.Guide | Your essential TV episode guide for Palm
Timetable | Know whats when with Timetable!
Timetable Plus | The essential tool for teachers and students, with assignment tracker
Timetable Pro | The essential tool for teachers and students

Release Revision History!

Release 1.0 : 28th February, 2002

- First Public Release

Feedback

If you've got suggestions about how to improve Astraware Astro Defence - or with reports of any problems you've had, then please contact us!

Astro Defence enquiries/feedback: astro@astraware.com
Registration problems: registrations@astraware.com
General Astraware enquiries: feedback@astraware.com

Contributors

Programming and Game Design - Howard Tomlinson

Graphics - Stephen Thorley

Legal

Astraware Ltd takes no responsibility for any adverse effect that this software could cause to your machine or the data on it: backup important data before using Astro Defence. Astro Defence is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Astro Defence is licensed, not sold.

You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble this software.
Astraware’s and its suppliers’ entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at Astraware’s option, either (a) return of the price paid, if any, or (b) replacement of the product that does not meet the warranty and which is returned to Astraware with a copy of your receipt. This warranty is void if failure of the product has resulted from accident, abuse, or misapplication. Any replacement software product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer. These remedies are not available without proof of purchase from an authorized source.

Written permission must be obtained before distribution of this game, either in demo form or full form, through any online or offline methods.

Copyright (c) 2002 Astraware Ltd..

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