SPACEWARS2

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(#)-=-=-=>. \_>>)(SPACE WARS TRAINING LOG)>>=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->> Syntax : Spacewars [<Start/Join/Shiplist/Leave>] So... Someone hit the Spacewars button, and is now asking you to join but you've never flown a ship before. Well this helpfile is your one stop shop for becoming a Fearless Young Space Cadet!Before continuing, please read HELP SPACEWARS, HELP SHIP, and HELP SHIP2 for a breakdown of the maneuvers we'll be covering today. Those maneuvers will be highlighted white to help navigate this training with ease. The first thing you'll want to do is type Spacewars Join to join the battle. This will teleport you to the Armada loading bay, where the Space Wars Fighter (SWF) ships are stored. Once you have been teleported, type Spacewars Shiplist to see which ship you have been assigned. Openhatch on that ship, and board it. Be sure to closehatch behind you before launching. You are now floating through space! Be sure to set your speed, or you'll be a sitting duck! You can see other ships and terrestrial bodies around you by checking your radar. Be sure to target your opponents, as determined by the spacewars game type you are playing. Once you've acquired your target, you'll want to take advantage of your ships onboard autotrack capability to make sure you stay on their tail. Now that you're tracking your target, you'll need to fire your weapons at them. You have four main weapons at your disposal. In order from most accurate and least damaging, to least accurate and most damaging, they are lasers, missiles, rockets, and torpedos. Each of these weapons can be used a limited number of times before going on cooldown or needing reloaded (done automatically). Most of your combat will involve picking the correct target, and unleashing hell in the form of firing your weapons. But it's not a war if they don't fight back. Sometimes you might find yourself outgunned and in need of a quick break. This is what separates the Elite Pilots from the cannon fodder. Your ship has limited defensive capabilites, so you'll need to make maximum use of them. Make sure you turn your shields on at the start of every battle. In a pinch, you can hcalc new coordinates in the same system your currently in, far from the main fray, and then lightspeed jump to those coordinates. If you haven't been followed, take a moment to recharge your shields, and repairship any critical systems that have been damaged. It's also a good idea to check your ships info log to see how she's looking. Once you're ready to get back in the brawl, simply hcalc and lightspeed back to the battle. While this guide is not meant to be exhaustive, it should definitely help you hold your own against other pilots, and even the feared Super Dreadnaught Destroyer-Class Battlenova featured in the Gauntlet game type. Farewell,and happy Spacewars! (#)==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->> SEE ALSO: SPACEWARS, SHIP, SHIP2 (#)==-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=->>

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   Syntax : Spacewars [<Start/Join/Shiplist/Leave>]

   So... Someone hit the Spacewars button, and is now asking you to join
   but you've never flown a ship before. Well this helpfile is your one stop
   shop for becoming a Fearless Young Space Cadet!Before continuing, please
   read HELP SPACEWARS, HELP SHIP, and HELP SHIP2 for a breakdown of the
   maneuvers we'll be covering today. Those maneuvers will be highlighted
   white to help navigate this training with ease.

   The first thing you'll want to do is type Spacewars Join to join the
   battle. This will teleport you to the Armada loading bay, where the
   Space Wars Fighter (SWF) ships are stored. Once you have been
   teleported, type Spacewars Shiplist to see which ship you have
   been assigned. Openhatch on that ship, and board it. Be sure to
   closehatch behind you before launching.

   You are now floating through space! Be sure to set your speed, or
   you'll be a sitting duck! You can see other ships and terrestrial bodies
   around you by checking your radar. Be sure to target your opponents,
   as determined by the spacewars game type you are playing. Once you've
   acquired your target, you'll want to take advantage of your ships
   onboard autotrack capability to make sure you stay on their tail.

   Now that you're tracking your target, you'll need to fire your
   weapons at them. You have four main weapons at your disposal. In order
   from most accurate and least damaging, to least accurate and most
   damaging, they are lasers, missiles, rockets, and torpedos. Each of
   these weapons can be used a limited number of times before going on
   cooldown or needing reloaded (done automatically). Most of your combat
   will involve picking the correct target, and unleashing hell in the form
   of firing your weapons.

   But it's not a war if they don't fight back. Sometimes you might
   find yourself outgunned and in need of a quick break. This is what
   separates the Elite Pilots from the cannon fodder. Your ship has limited
   defensive capabilites, so you'll need to make maximum use of them.
   Make sure you turn your shields on at the start of every battle. In a
   pinch, you can hcalc new coordinates in the same system your currently
   in, far from the main fray, and then lightspeed jump to those
   coordinates. If you haven't been followed, take a moment to
   recharge your shields, and repairship any critical systems that
   have been damaged. It's also a good idea to check your ships info log
   to see how she's looking. Once you're ready to get back in the brawl,
   simply hcalc and lightspeed back to the battle.

   While this guide is not meant to be exhaustive, it should definitely
   help you hold your own against other pilots, and even the feared Super
   Dreadnaught Destroyer-Class Battlenova featured in the Gauntlet game
   type. Farewell,and happy Spacewars!

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   SEE ALSO: SPACEWARS, SHIP, SHIP2
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