TOTAL ANNIHILATION: BATTLE TACTICS

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CONTENTS:
* System Requirements
* Installation
* Version Compatibility
* New Features
* New Units
* New Maps
* Technical Support
* Contacting Cavedog Entertainment
* Credits

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Total Annihilation: Battle Tactics (TA:BT) requires the full version of Total An
nihilation as well as the following hardware specifications:
Windows 95
Pentium 100MHz/133 MHz recommended
32MB RAM
4x CD-ROM
Sound Blaster compatible audio system
VGA 256 color or better
Mouse

INSTALLATION
In order to play any component of TA:BT you must install the "Battle Tactics" co
mponent onto your computer. TA:BT will not read information directly from the C
D-ROM. For example, if you want to use a multiplayer map included on the TA:BT
disc, you must first install the TA:BT multiplayer map data to your hard drive.
To install TA:BT, insert the disc into your CD-ROM drive. Make sure the full ve
rsion of Total Annihilation is already installed on your machine. The TA:BT ins
tallation will not continue until the full version of the game is installed. If
Autoplay is enabled an installation screen will appear a few moments after inse
rting the disc. Follow the directions as prompted by the install program. The
installer will automatically find the appropriate Total Annihilation directory s
o there is no need to specify a path.
If Autoplay is disabled, use Windows Explorer or the "My Computer" icon to locat
e the installation executable, called Setup.exe, on your CD-ROM drive. Double-c
licking Setup.exe will launch the install program.
New Multiplayer and Skirmish maps will appear in their respective Select Map scr
eens.
VERSION COMPATIBILITY
TA:BT utilizes the Version 3.0a engine, which incorporates all features from v3.
0, as well as exciting new features. Due to the nature of these enhancements, s
aved games from versions prior to v3.0 will not be compatible. In addition, pla
yers with TA:BT installed can only play multiplayer games against other players
with either TA:BT or v3.0 installed.

In order to ensure proper game operation, previous versions of the game should n
ot be installed over TA:BT. This includes all patches and The Core Contingency.
NEW FEATURES
* New Campaign will now allow you to select any mission at any time.
* New panoramas for Acid, Crystal, and Urban worlds.
NEW UNITS
(DL) = previously available as a download unit
ARM UNITS
ARM KBOTS:
Marky (DL)
The Arm's radar technology gains mobility with this Tech Level 2 Kbot.
Warrior (DL)
A rugged medium infantry Kbot with both an EMG gun and a cannon.
Shooter (DL)
Long range, big gunned, level 2 K-bot.
ARM VEHICLES:
Penetrator (DL)
The Annihilator cannon mounted on a maneuverable tank.
Phalanx
Mobile flak cannon.
ARM AIRCRAFT:
Eagle (DL)
Medium-range radar takes flight with this Tech Level 2 aircraft.
ARM HOVERCRAFT:
Anaconda
Tank combat is no longer confined to the ground. This hovertank can travel over
most terrain to inflict damage with its light gauss cannon.
Bear
This transport can carry up to 6 units over land and sea.
Construction Hovercraft
Builds Level 1 and 2 fortifications and the Hovercraft Platform.
Skimmer
A quick and responsive hovercraft best used for scouting out unfamiliar terrain.
It is armed with a light laser.
Swatter
Keep attacking aircraft away from your base with the Swatter, a missile-wielding
, anti-air hovercraft.

Wombat
This rocket-launching hovercraft can attack enemies from a distance with its hea
vy rockets.
ARM FORTIFICATIONS:
Defender NS (DL)
The marine version of the land-based missile tower. A superior defense against
aircraft.
Flakker (DL)
Designed to take down aircraft individually or in large, attacking groups.
Fortification Wall (DL)
A Tech Level 2 version of Dragon's Teeth. The Fortification Wall adds height to
protect against projectile fire.
Stingray (DL)
A floating heavy laser tower effective against attacking fleets.
Stunner
A silo that delivers a strong electro-magnetic missile that will only effect COR
E units.

ARM CONSTRUCTION BUILDINGS:

Hovercraft Platform
Built by land-based Tech Level 2 construction units, this factory can make varie
ty of hover units.

ARM OTHER BUILDINGS:

Metal Maker NS (DL)
A floating version of the land-based unit that uses stored energy and converts i
t into metal.
Cloakable Fusion Plant (DL)
This advanced energy source uses some of its production to hide from your enemy.
Cloaking abilities can be turned on and off.
Moho Metal Maker (DL)
This energy-to-metal converter works best when fueled by a fusion plant.

CORE UNITS
CORE KBOTS:
Dominator (DL)
A Tech Level 2 Kbot equipped with two rocket launchers with a wide blast radius.
Sumo (DL)
The slow and steady Sumo fires two heavy lasers from the protection of its heavy

armor.
Voyeur (DL)
Although it has no weaponry, the Voyeur's mobile radar capabilities make it an e
ssential member of the Core land army.
CORE VEHICLES:
Leveler (DL)
Let the Leveler's heavy cannon take care of an onslaught of enemy ground troops
in just a few shots. This riot tank is excellent at dispersing crowds.
Copperhead
Mobile flak cannon.

CORE SHIPS:
Phantom (DL)
This radar-jamming ship can patrol your water base and hide it from enemy detect
ion.

CORE HOVERCRAFT:
Construction Hovercraft
Builds Level 1 and 2 fortifications and the Hovercraft Platform.
Nixer
Launch rockets while skimming across the land or sea with this Tech Level 2 hove
rtank.
Scrubber
The Scrubber easily navigates many types of terrain to scout out the enemy's ter
ritory.
Slinger
While hovering over the water or rocky turf, the Slinger's anti-air missiles kee
p attacking aircraft at a distance.
Snapper
This medium-sized hovertank and its plasma cannon are a menace to attacking enem
y units.
Turtle
Move all kinds of units over the terrain in the Turtle hovercraft transport. Th
e Turtle is unarmed and can carry 8 units.
CORE FORTIFICATIONS:
Cobra (DL)
An anti-air flak gun that shoots artillery shells at high speeds. It is most da
maging against groups of aircraft.
Stinger (DL)
A rotating turret missile tower that floats.

Thunderbolt (DL)
Although vulnerable to submarine torpedoes, this floating version of the Core's
heavy laser tower easily destroys attacking ships and nearby enemy land units.
Toaster (DL)
The Toaster will automatically engage the enemy and then return to its heavily-a
rmored protective shell underground, strong enough to survive a nuclear attack.
Neutron
A silo that delivers a neutron missile, does not effect structures or CORE units
.
CORE CONSTRUCTION BUILDINGS:
Hovercraft Platform
Land-based construction units can build this hovercraft factory.
CORE OTHER BUILDINGS:
Floating Metal Maker (DL)
A floating, unarmed unit that converts energy into metal.
NEW MAPS
Aqua Verdigris
12 X 12 Acid map with Dragon's Teeth fortifications.
Brilliant Cut Lake
15 X 15 A beautiful lagoon of crystal.
Canal Crossing
16 X 17 Four equally sized beaches; battle at the crossing of two rivers.
Coremageddon
13 X 20 A maze of metal walls; great for ambushing enemy troops.
Metal Gridlock
20 X 20 Five squares interlock to create defensive forts.
Wretched Ridges
12 X 12 High ridges protect defensive areas, lightly forested.

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CREDITS
Design
Richard W. Smith
Producer
Kellyn Beeck
Assistant Producers
Steve Kuo
Garrett Link
Map and Mission Creation
Torrey Froese
Richard W. Smith
Ian Fox
Pasha Smith
Garrett Link (Coremageddon)
Localization Coordinator
Ingrid Berendt
Test Lead
Ruth A. Lopez
Testers
Eric Elders
Shannon Hill
Brad Lyons
Bryan Macdonald
Joe Mullenix
Randy Ochs
Eric Snyder
Jason "Crash" Stiney
Casey Stein
TJ Wright
Playtesters
Dave Einstein
Eddie Blake
Thanks To
Steve Perrot
Travis Grey
Jacob McMahon
Bob Wilson

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Copyright 1998 Humongous Entertainment, Inc.