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To become indestructable, gain infinite money and fuel, complete the first attack level. When the shields/weapons screen appears, move the cursor to the top left corner of the screen. This will place it in the shields box. Now press the joystick button while hitting '+' on the keypad. The screen will flash, indicating that the cheat mode has been activated. If the screen does not flash, keep pressing FIRE and hitting '+' simulataneously. It will work eventually. Now transfer all the energy to the weapons. Shields can still be drained by hits and colliding with objects, but once it reaches 000, the ship can not be destroyed.

To win at the game, simply choose the last planet as the destination. Once you enter the spaceport, there will be a short animation showing your ship leaving the galaxy.

General Tips:

SPACE COMBAT: Firstly and most important is the need to master the controls of your craft, once done this enables you to survive most of your craft, once done this enables you to survive most of the initial engagements relatively unscathed, saving precious shield energy. Quite often I find that flying backwards works well, as you don't go any slower but can shoot pursuing ships. When collecting disks it's best to go for either the left or the right one and swing round in an arc, if you're quick you'll get all of them and money problems will soon be a thing of the past. The same applies to shield pods which should be collected with caution as some explode, these ones flash (ooh-er) so spotting them shouldn't be a problem. If you're definite that a ship contains cargo it's best just to ram it as any disks or pods will instantly be collected. In later conflicts you'll encounter homing missiles. Usually I fly in reverse using Mortar Bolts. Although they have a slow rate of fire, each bolt plows through everything making up for the huge amounts continuously launched.

PLANETFALL: As soon as you arrive start looking for the landing site, don't wait for arrow, as on later planets there just isn't enough time, also get a good look at the surface below, as later on the entrance isn't too easy to find. Negotiating numerous dead ends and mazes is made far easier if you've had a good look from above. This view is identical in every respect, with the added advantage that from that height you can see a lot more at once.

WEAPONS: A wide arsenal is available but note there is only room on you ship for six:

SONIC MINING LASERS - These are invaluable, crystals cannot be mined in any other fashion and are an essential source of cash.

SHIELD REPLENISHER - Essential, this drains enemy vessels and increases your shield. Only found at research stations (the centre globe).

FLAME THROWER - Provides a constant jet, unfortunately it's short ranged and ineffective.

PERIPERAL GUNS - Initially not much use but when fully equipped provides good firepower in ten directions.

SPHERICAL BOMBS - These globes act like shields destroying anything on a collision course with your ship.

RADIAL DISTRUPTOR - At around 400 creds a go, it's not cheap and the number of uses is limited to the amount you spend. Otherwise it's basically a smart bomb.

PULSE LASER - Rapid firing laser but not too powerful, go for Plasma cannons instead.

MORTAR BOLTS - Essential, it's slow rate of fire is more than compensated by it's phenomenal firepower.

PLASMA SHOWER - Basically like peripheral guns but in six different directions, but only has to be paid for once.

On the platform mazes on some of the planets' surfaces, there are traps that consist of laser blasts, spikes, and other nasties that shoot out from the points along the edges of the ramp. Instead of dodging the projectiles, press your trooper against the wall and then run past. The traps will cease to fire and you will usually suffer no loss of energy. Also, it is not always wise to slug it out with the guardian at the end of the maze. If you can dodge the beast, or even run right through it, you will be able to enter the trading centre more quickly.

To gain invisibility and every weapon available, first play normally until you are inside the ship. Move the cursor to the shield (upper-left) and press keypad '+' and FIRE at the same time. The screen should flash green and then, while playing, you should be invisible. You can pick any weapon by pressing any of the following keys: '1'-'0' and the to the right of '0' on the main keyboard. You can also skip levels by pressing F1.

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At the energy swap screen, move the pointer to the shield icon and hold down the '+' key on the numeric keypad and press FIRE. The screen should then flash. Now, during gameplay, pressing the Function keys will equip you with all the weapons (F1 disables your enemies and F6 restores your energy).

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