Game Interface
Mission Briefings
After selecting a level, its mission briefing begins automatically and contains information that is vital to gameplay. Mission briefings include the map locations of all key sectors and beam gates and technology upgrades. They also show you where your enemies are located and how many vehicles are in their armada, as well as the location of your own Host Station and vehicles.
Because you cannot refer back to a mission briefing unless you restart the mission, make careful note of the information it provides. The strategic advice it offers may prove to be crucial. Mission briefings only occur during single-player games.
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The Resistance Host Station
You fight as The Resistance when you play a single-player game, and this symbol represents your Host Station. Orient yourself accordingly, as this will be your opening position on the battlefield and on the map.
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The Resistance Vehicles
These symbols indicate Resistance squad locations. The mission briefing will tell you how many and what types of vehicles are in a particular squad. Blue is The Resistance faction color.
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Taerkasten Host Station
This icon represents the Taerkasten host station. If you are playing as another faction, you can be sure this area will be heavily guarded.
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Taerkasten Vehicles
These symbols indicate Taerkasten squad locations. The mission briefing will tell you how many and what types of vehicles are in a particular squad. Yellow is the Taerkasten faction color.
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Ghorkovian Vehicles
These symbols indicate Ghorkovian squad locations. The mission briefing will tell you how many and what types of vehicles are in a particular squad. Red is the Ghorkovian faction color.
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Ghorkovian Host Station
This symbol represents the Ghorkovian host station. If you are playing as another faction, you can be sure this area will be heavily guarded.
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Technology Upgrade
Conquer this sector to upgrade your vehicles and buildings. Technology upgrades are often necessary to win the mission and advance to the next level.
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Beam Gate
You must conquer all key sectors to open the beam gate. Once you've opened the beam gate, beam your Host Station there to advance to the next level.
When the arrow blinks, the beam gate is open.
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Key Sector
This symbol represents a key sector. You must conquer all key sectors to open the beam gate. Once you've opened the beam gate, beam your Host Station there to advance to the next level.
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Mykonian Vehicles
These symbols indicate Mykonian squad locations. The mission briefing will tell you how many and what types of vehicles are in a particular squad. White is the Mykonian faction color.
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Mykonian Host Station
This icon represents the Mykonian host station. If you are playing as another faction, you can be sure this area will be heavily guarded.
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Mission Briefing Objectives
Provides strategic information on the upcoming mission level.
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Detail Screen
Provides detailed 3-D images of what you will encounter on the battlefield.
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Start Mission
Click to start the mission level.
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Back
Click to return to the Level Select screen.
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