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                            MANHUNTER:  NEW YORK

                             Instruction Manual



August 27, 2004
6 am.

I am a Manhunter.  It's been two long, tedious years since the invasion.
They came suddenly, like a thief in the night... it was all over by
dawn's first light.  I have no idea how the rest of the world is
doing... outside communication has been suffocated.

All of us are required to wear the designated uniform, brown robes, and
we must keep our faces hidden as much as possible.  Above all else, we
are not allowed to speak to each other.  To do so would mean certain
death.

Most have given up, for fear of the aliens with their powerful
technology and deadly robots.

5:45 pm.

New York has been devasted.  The invasion has taken its toll on the
city, damaging many structures.  Living conditions have steadily eroded.
Vandalism has skyrocketed, and there is no longer any maintenance of the
city or its streets.  Most business have shut down; only a handful of
small shops remain.  The larger buildings in town have been boarded up
or taken over by the Orbs.  There are restrictions to traveling through
the city, and most humans are not allowed out of their confined
designated areas.


August 28, 2004
5:15 pm.

The Orbs have been working furiously since their arrival.  It is like
they are on a special mission of some sort.  I have noticed significant
changes in the atomosphere since their arrival.  Strange, rotting odors
permeate the air and an increasingly red tint has overtaken the skyline.
The behavior of fellow humans has grown increasingly peculiar.  It's all
a mystery to me.


August 30, 2004
3:30 am.

There are fewer people on the streets.  All of my friends have
disappeared, vanished into thin air.  I have looked for them where I
could... I mean, it's not like they had anywhere to go.

11:15 pm.

There are rumors floating on the street of a secret society.  Humans who
have banded together to drive the Orbs from New York.  I have heard they
thrive underground where the tracking disks cannot read thier signal.

The tracking disks were surgically implanted in the backs of our necks.
It is now common knowledge that the Orbs have had trouble with these
disks.  Apparently the disks can only transmit the location, but not the
identity of the user as expected.  Thus, the need for Manhunters.


August 31, 2004
10:31 pm.

A select number of humans were choosen by the Orbs to become Manhunters.
I have no idea how the selection was made or how I was chosen.  Tomorrow
is my first day on the job... and I have no clue as to my destiny.  All
they have told me is to read the "Manhunter's Field Guide" which they
say will answer all of my questions...


                       Manhunter's Field Guide



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CONGRATULATIONS

on being selected for the esteemed position of Manhunter.  This guide
will introduce you to all of the information you will find necessary to
become an effective, loyal follower of the Orb Alliance.  Manhunter is
the highest position a human can hold under the Alliance, so be
grateful.

Each day, you will be given an assignment by your sector's supervising
Orb.  The assignments will involve tracking down humans who, in some
way, have wronged the Alliance.  You will be given a 24 hour period to
discover and report the human's identity so that he can be corrected.

You have been issued one Manhunter Assignment Device (MAD).  MAD is your
link to the Alliance computer.  With MAD, you can access the tracking
records associated with your current assignment as well as the Human
Database Service.  As Manhunter, you are allowed to travel to locations
pertinent to your current assignment.  DO NOT STRAY OR LOITER.  Always
conduct yourself in a manner suitable to your position.  Treat your
fellow earthlings with the indifference they deserve.

by The Order of the ORB ALLIANCE.


[*** Page 3 ***]

MANHUNTER ASSIGNMENT DEVICE (MAD)

MAD is a small, portable apparatus linked by radio transmission to the
Alliance computer.  MAD has two functions:  Info and Tracker.

INFO:  This function provides access to limited information on all
humans currently residing in the Planet Earth city of New York.  After
pressing the INFO button, type in the full name of the human.  The Human
Database Service will then provide your MAD with information (Address,
ID numbers, etc.) of the selected human.  After receiving information,
you may select REPEAT to try another name or select EXIT to leave the
program.  If you accidently type in the wrong name, you can try again or
type BYE to leav e the program.

NOTE:  The Orb Alliance has authorized Manhunters to visit any address
furnished by the Info system.


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As a manhunter, you are required to record all pertinent data that you
discover during your investigations.  Luckily, Info provides a means to
enter this data through its Autoscan feature.  Whenever important
information is picked up by a Manhunter (important documents, notes,
etc.).  Autoscan examines the data and stores important information into
memory for future access.  To observe this data, select INFO from your
MAD and type NOTES in place of name.

TRACKER

All human movement is recorded in the Human Tracking Records database of
the Alliance computer.  Due to the low priority placed on these records,
tracking information on each human is only available from shortly before
the time of the alleged criminal activity to a time period not extending
beyond the end of that day.  Due to unforseen difficulties with human
tracking disks, the targeted human's identity is not recorded.  Also,
tracking of a target is cut off if the human should venture under the
earth's soil.  However, this practice is strictly forbidden and should
not hamper your investigations.

One function of MAD is to tap into the appropriate human tracking
records for your current assignment.  When MAD first accesses tracking
records, it will determine and then "tag" the most appropriate human
target signal.  A playback will then begin of that target's movements
throughout the city.  During playback, MAD will also display any other
human targets that come in close contact with the tagged human target.
You may


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tag any of these human subjects that you feel may be beneficial to your
investigation.  To tag a new target, simply place your marker over the
desired subject and press Enter.  The yellow rotating target should
change to the subject you have choosen.  You may replay tracking records
as often as you find necessary.  Manhunters are authorized by the Orb
Alliance to visit any location that a tagged target visits.

NOTE:  Experienced Manhunters have found that the most effective way to
use the tracker is to watch it until if terminates transmission.
Proceed to replay the transmission, closing MAD after the target leaves
each location.  Travel to the location shown and investigate.


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SIGNAL TRACKER

This is a recently installed feature that allows the recording of
various signals entering and leaving the Alliance central computer.

The Alliance central computer contains a Signal Analyzer which resides
in its I/O buffer.  Once playback begins, the Analyzer determines if a
tagged signal contains restricted information.  ANY TAGGED SIGNAL
CONTAINING RESTRICTED MATERIAL MUST BE INVESTIGATED.  However, since the
analyzer is in an experimental stage, a certain amount of manual control
is necessary.  A signal must first be tagged by the Manhunter before it
can be analyzed.  To tag a signal, place the marker over the signal you
wish to be tag ged and press Enter.  The signal will change color when
it has been tagged.  After a signal has been tagged, it is automatically
fed into the Analyzer.  If the analyzed signal contains restricted
information, the signal can then be traced back to its source by your
MAD tracking device.  After the traced signal leads you to a suspect,
you will follow normal Manhunter procedure to complete your
investigation.


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                           MANHUTER OVERVIEW

A Sierra 3-D Animated Adventure Game, simply stated, is an interactive
movie where you become the main character.  In this game the main
character is a Manhunter, an agent of the future who spys on fellow
humans for an alien empire.

Each 3-D Animated Adventure Game has a main goal, and yours as Manhunter
is to track down humans for the Orb Alliance, learning whereabouts of
the human underground, and ultimately discovering true purpose behind
the alien invasion.  You will need to act stealthfully and wisely, as
time is quickly vanishing for America and its citizens.


                        TIPS ON PLAYING MANHUNTER

1. HOW TO MOVE AROUND
Basic instructions on how to interact with this game are included in
this manual and the reference cards enclosed.  For those who are not
sure of what to do, there is a WALK THRU included at the end of this
manual.

2. KEEP YOUR FACE COVERED AND YOUR LIPS TIGHT
Due to the dangerous nature of this adventure game, you will want to
save your game often.  Follow the instructions on the Manhunter Quick
Reference Card to SAVE GAME after you have made important progress in
the game.  SAVE GAME when you encounter a potentially dangerous
situation.

If you do encounter danger, or fail to complete all the required tasks
to get past a given obstacle, you can follow the instructions on your
reference card to RESTORE GAME to the place you were at when you last
saved your game.  Intelligent use of this function has spared many a
Manhunter from having his position terminated permanently.


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Note:  Manhunter: New York employs a convenient feature that
automatically gives you a second chance after you have encountered the
most grisly of situations (namely, a gruesome death!).  This feature
allows you to face the most unexpected of conclusions without requiring
you to replay the entire game.

3. KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN

Look at and examine everything you can.  Watch closely those around you.
Pay close attention to detail.  There are many clues, both visual and
symbolic, which will help you succeed in your quest.

4. TEAM UP AGAINST THE ENEMY

This orb-infested metropolis can be one mean place for a Manhunter to
live.  You may find it helpful to play Manhunter with a friend.
Different humans come up with different ways to interpret clues, and
besides, it makes life a lot more fun.

5. GOT YOUR BACK AGAINST THE WALL?

If you've tried every trick of the trade and still can't get anywhere,
don't panic.  Even expert Manhunters have been known to get blown to
shreds.  It's just part of the job.

For this reason, hint books are available for all of Sierra's 3-D
Animated Adventure Games.  You can order the hint book for this game by
using the order form in the package.  Hints can also be obtained by
calling the Sierra Support Line at [phone] (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST)
or by having your computer call the Sierra Bulletin Board Service at
[phone].


[*** Page 9 ***]

                           MANHUNTER WALK-THRU

Manhunter is a unique Sierra 3-D Animated Adventure, using an object
oriented interface.  The following walk-thru is provided to facilitate
your understanding and enjoyment of this new interface.  The contents of
the walk-thru includes helpful suggestions that experienced adventurers
may not wish to see.  Continue reading only if you are having difficulty
playing Manhunter.


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The title screen opens by showing the invasion of New York City.  Press
ENTER or the SPACEBAR to bypass this screen.

Your adventure begins two years after the alien invasion.  It is your
first day on the job.  You are rudely awakened by the sector's
supervising orb, who gives instructions for your first day's assignment.

"Attention Manhunter!  There was an explosion at Bellevue Hospital!
Investigate." Press ENTER when you are ready to proceed.  (Note:  In
most situations, the SPACEBAR will perform the same functions as ENTER.)
Your character gets out of bed and turns on the lights.  He takes his
Manhunter Assignment Device (MAD) and turns it on.  The computer reads
"ALERT".  Press ENTER.  The computer responds, "Tracker has locked on
Target.  Location:  Bellevue Hospital."  Press ENTER.

The yellow target is the person you are currently tracking.  Remember to
always watch where the targets go and what they do.  When the computer
is finished tracking, you will receive a message.  The computer reads,
"Target signal lost.  Tracking terminated."  Press ENTER.

Select TRACKER again.  After the target leaves the hospital, you will
zoom out to see the target as it travels on the city map.  Press C to
close the computer.

You are now viewing the travel map.  Locations you are authorized to
investigate are indicated by a blinking square.  Your current location
is indicated by an X.  The blue/red circle is your marker.

Trace the path of your target to investigate the locations he has
visited.  To go to Bellevue Hospital, move the marker down until it hits
the bottom of the screen.  The screen will flip to reveal the next
portion of


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the map.  You will see Bellevue Hospital blinking.  Position the marker
over the hospital blinker.  Press ENTER to travel there.

Now you are standing in front of Bellevue Hospital.  Move your marker
around the screen to reveal various messages.  Position the marker near
the bottom of the right wall and it will change into an arrow.  Press
ENTER.

You are now standing where the target bombed the wall of the hospital.
Press ENTER to go inside.

Position the marker over the toe of the corpse and press ENTER.  Take
note of the victim's name (Reno Davis).  You may press ENTER to back out
of this view.

Next, position the marker over the corpse's face and press ENTER.  Watch
this scene until the baby orbs attack your face.

Note:  You can avoid death by pressing ENTER to back out of this view
just before the orbs eat your face.

After you die a message will be displayed.  Press ENTER to return to the
game.  You are now outside the hospital again.  Press the TAB key to
display your inventory.  Select MAD.  Select INFO.  Type:  Reno Davis.
Press ENTER.  Select EXIT.

Select TRACKER.  You may watch the target at the hospital again or press
S to skip ahead to watch your target's movements after departing the
hospital.

Watch the target travel through the city.  The tracker will zoom in to
Trinity Church.  After the target leaves the church, press C to close
the computer.

Press F3 to travel.


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Move the marker down to the location of the Trinity Church.  Press ENTER
to travel to the church.

Position the marker over the front door of the church.  Press ENTER.

Position the marker over the area where the target went (the candles on
the left side of the room).  The marker will change to the magnifying
glass.  Press ENTER.

Position the marker over the matches and the marker changes into a hand.
Press ENTER to take a match.

The marker changes into a match.  Position the marker over a candle
wick.  Press ENTER to light the candle.

Note:  Later in the game you will receive a clue on what you should do
at this location.

Select MAD from your inventory.  You will receive a message that the
signal is too weak.  Maybe you should go outside to use it.  Press ENTER
to continue.  Press ENTER to back out of this scene.  Press ENTER again
to leave the church.

Select MAD from inventory.  Select TRACKER.

Watch the church scene again or press S to skip.

The tracker proceeds to a bar in North Brooklyn.   Watch where the
target goes once he has entered the bar.  When the target leaves, press
C to close the computer.  Press F3 to travel.

Find North Brooklyn and travel to the bar.

Position the marker over the door and press ENTER.


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Position the marker over the video game at the left side of the room and
press ENTER to play the game.  You will be interrupted by an unfriendly
group of bar patrons.  Watch the scene until its your turn to throw the
knives at the bartender.  The object is to land a knife between each of
his fingers (four total) without missing.  Press ENTER to throw a knife.

Throw a knife outside of the hand area.  You will be thrown outside.  Go
back inside and position the marker over the knife table.  Press ENTER.
This time, throw a knife and hit a finger.

After you die, press ENTER to try again.  Aim carefully, and you will
soon be successful.

After winning the contest, watch carefully the signal that the bartender
gives you.  This will prove useful later.

Now that you have proved your skills to the thugs, you will be able to
play the video game undisturbed.

Press ENTER to play the video game.  Read the instructions.

To move your character through the video game, use the arrow keys (left,
right, up and down).

Now you are on your own!  Good luck on your adventure!


P.S. Be sure to watch for clues as you play Manhunter.  Many objects in
the game have symbolic significance, and may be useful for more than one
purpose.  Keep an eye out for strange or unusual thigns that may occur
in the game.


[*** END OF INSTRUCTIONS ***]


The page numbers given in this dox file correspond to the pages in the
actual manual, not the print-out page numbers.  The text following the
page number is what was on that page in the actual manual.  You should
be able to play Manhunter with no problems using this manual to get into
the game.