STRATEGY GUIDE - TERMINAL VELOCITY

                               Live and Let Die!

Get rid of those galactic grudges with Apogee's Terminal Velocity

The TV-202 is the most powerful and destructive spacecraft ever created. Your
mission is to locate and destroy enemy forces responsible for an unwarranted
attack on Earth. The only problem is that you’re severely outnumbered and you
will need to apply your strategy skills as well as your firepower in order to
complete the task ahead.

FLIGHT CONTROLS AND WEAPONS

Inside the cockpit of the TV-202 you will find several displays
providing you with the vital information you will need to survive. Your shield
status level must be monitored constantly; if your shields ever deplete, you
are as good as scrap metal. The short-range radar will guide you from one
target to the next while indicating the position of enemy forces, ground
structures and tunnels relative to you. You can also switch from short-range to
long-range radar by using the ‘tab’ key, which will utilize the main screen to
display the radar blips instead of the short-range radar display.

Another useful feature of the TV-202 is its afterburners, which can get you out
of a mess in a hurry at the press of a button. However, in order to use the
afterburners, you must collect afterburner power-ups, each providing 120 units
of fuel, which burn up very quickly during use, and you can’t fire any of your
weapons while the afterburner is in use. With this in mind, you should use your
afterburners in emergency situations to conserve fuel.

The TV-202 comes equipped with the Plasma Assault Cannon (PAC) which
has an infinite ammo supply and can inflict an acceptable amount of damage.
Additional weapons must be collected, and with the exception of the PAC and
Rapid Targeting Laser (RTL), all have a finite ammo supply. The most versatile
and efficient weapon is the RTL, packing a greater punch than the PAC and it
has an accelerated rate of fire. The Ion-Burst cannon (ION) shoots a widespread
array of energy spheres, but is less accurate than either laser cannons. The
Manually Aimed Missiles (MAM) can deliver an impressive punch, ideal for taking
out enemy ground installations, but you must aim them accurately in order to
get the most from these missiles. The Seek-and-Destroy (SAD) missiles overcome
the need to aim, which makes them the perfect fire-and-forget weapon. The Shock
Wave Torpedoes (SWT) can take out multiple ground targets simultaneously, and
the Discrete Annihilations Missile (DAM) will obliterate anything within a
given radius.

Collecting weapon power-ups for the PAC, ION and RTL will increase their
respective power by two with 100 extra shots for every second power-up, and
increase their respective power by four with 200 extra shots for every third
power-up.

INTERPLANETARY WARFARE TECHNIQUES: YMIR 1.1 - 1.3

Levels 1.1 to 1.3 take place on Ymir, a snow covered planet with
mountainous regions and a foggy atmosphere. Snowscouts and Iceriders patrol the
air space while tanks are positioned along the surface. A few shots from your
PAC will destroy any of these enemy forces, so it's just a matter of aiming
your crosshairs on them. The Snowscouts are easy targets, but watch out for the
Iceriders; they operate at higher speeds and have greater firepower
capabilities than the Snowscouts.

Use your radar to locate and destroy the target objectives which include the
YIC-7 Comm arrays and the YEC Power stations.

Collecting power-ups can be achieved by either blowing up any bunkers you come
across or venturing into any tunnels you can find. You can also re-enter any
tunnel at any time to collect more power-ups. When you reach the mission
objective, or boss, at the end of level 1.3, you will need to destroy the four
shield generators before you can begin firing at the boss. Just be sure to keep
changing your position while avoiding its swinging arms during the process, or
else the boss will quickly terminate your existence.

WELCOME TO CRYTHANIA 2.1 - 2.3

Your mission objective for Crythania is to destroy the Hellhawk warship
at the end of level 2.3. To attack the Hellhawk, you must first let it leave
the surrounding monoliths, then proceed to pursue the warship in a serpentine
pattern while firing your most powerful weapon. Enemy air forces include
Shockstars and Skyhawk-2s with Ion Burst cannons. Do not ignore their presence
at any time and destroy them as soon as they show up on short-range radar.

GBL Turrets pose a considerable threat with their deadly accurate anti-aircraft
fire. If you can’t take these turrets out, you should use your afterburners to
get by them, and be careful not to scrape into the canyon walls.

MOON DAGGER 3.1 - 3.3

The Moon Dagger is an incredibly large spacecraft with the ability to
obliterate an entire planet. Your mission objective is to destroy the
Gravitational Re-Orientation Base located onboard the ship at the end of level
3.3. In order to destroy this fireball-shooting boss, you will need to
eliminate its shield generators located within the pits surrounding the boss.
Use your RTL on the shield generators, then switch to missiles for the boss.

The WBF MaxFlak gun batteries provides formidable anti-aircraft fire. Take them
out with your RTL or use your afterburners to get around them. Air threats
include the Gray-Gull 1 with short-range twin lasers, the WSF Razor-4 with Ion
Burst cannons and AFIGHT-2 ships with pilot and gunner. Ground targets include
SCARE radar dishes and SCORE comm arrays.

TEI TENGA 4.1 - 4.3

The next episode begins with the sand laden planet of Tei Tenga. Enemy air
forces are menacing and extremely deadly. TTA Sandstorms, maneuverable
Penetrators and camouflaged Dustdevils will keep you preoccupied for awhile.
Beware of the helicopter gunships; you will want to destroy these first while
they’re still grounded, because once airborne, these ships disperse instant
death with scores of rocket attacks. Obliterate any large physical structures
as well, since the entrance to several tunnels can be found underneath them.
Your mission objective is to destroy the Thundercraft at the end of level 4.3.
Remember to save your most powerful weapons for this engagement.

OSITSHO 5.1 - 5.3

Level 5.1 begins on the volcanic planet of Ositsho, and like its name,
its location strongly resembles something from a Godzilla movie. Your mission
objective is to destroy the Magma Dragon, a stationary fireball-flinging boss
that rarely misses its target. Enemy air forces consist of Wedge fighters, OSO
Phoenix fighters and Quadrams that perform kamakazi maneuvers upon you if let
them get too close to your ship. Ground targets include OPG heatminers and OSO
control towers. Plan for a quick and heavy engagement.

ERIGONE 6.1 - 6.3

Your mission objective for the planet Erigone is to destroy the Thorium Core
located in a tunnel at the end of level 6.3. Shield generators must first be
eliminated, followed by a two-stage boss that takes twice the beating. Remember
to reposition yourself constantly while attacking the boss, or else subject
yourself to its merciless onslaught of fire. Enemy ground targets include
Erigean Mine Rovers and EMC Command Posts. Randorian batteries provide the
surface-to-air threat and Erigean Shrieks patrol the skies.

CENTAURI III 7.1 - 7.3

The scenario that begins episode three on the Centauri III planet
borrows the Hawaii 5-0 theme, complete with palm trees, speed boats and surfing
music. Your mission objective is to destroy the C-Nome Factory at the end of
level 7.3, which produces these two-legged scout-walker lookalikes at an
alarming rate. The factory itself takes quite a bit of punishment, but be sure
your weapons are aimed at the base of the neck of the tower. If you see pieces
flying off and the boss’s shield level diminishing, you’re hitting the right
spot.

Hydrosleds fire the RTL, so you will need to take them out first. The best
strategy for eliminating this threat is to circle the perimeter of each
island’s coast at a few feet above sea level, and use your RTL against them. If
you attack them from above, you’re sure to be splashed in no time. Destroy
every C-Nome as well, although they pose no real threat, their destruction is
pertinent to the mission objective. The CAF Attack Fighter is highly
maneuverable and should be dealt with accordingly.

CERES ASTEROID 8.1 - 8.3

The mission objective for Ceres Asteroid is to destroy the Ion Pulse Motivator
at the end of level 8.3 and prevent Ceres from crashing into the Earth. Take
out the shield generators first before attempting to destroy the reactor
itself, and remember to constantly reposition yourself. Air threats include
DT5-1 transport crafts and falling asteroids, while ATAB anti-aircraft
batteries and shield towers make up your ground targets.

PROXIMA SEVEN 9.1 - 9.2

The final confrontation takes place on Proxima Seven. Your mission
objective is to locate and destroy the super computer of the XI. Enemy air and
ground threats consist of armed drones and XI tracking towers. Take out every
relay tower and watch out for anti-aircraft batteries while doing so.

Once inside the catacomb of the super computer of the XI, you must destroy all
eight shield generators before you can attack the computer itself. When the
shields are disabled, fire your most powerful weapon at the base of the super
computer while avoiding its impulse fire. After the computer is destroyed,
proceed through the tunnel to victory!

-Frank Snyder
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