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Stardust 2
Sweet Revenge
Hitoshi Kiozumi & his stardust team

Introduction:
Finally, Stardust 2 is here. It took us about 2- month to complete this game. Yet again, this program is huge! It includes 30+ min of scripted animation (Movie). Also, includes Intro movie that goes with music! To watch the Intro program, you must be at your computer, then play the program and the music file (StarDust2.midi) simultaneously.

Requirements:
-Regular TI-83 (Not TI83 Plus).
-If possible, new or recharged batteries
-27KB of free RAMS, in other words "All of it!"

Running it on TI-83 Plus or TI-emulator:
This time, it can only be executed on regular version of TI-83. If you attempt to run this game on TI-83 Plus, you'll probably get a memory error. The reason is because 83 plus's Ram only have 24kb instead of 32kb of ram. If you don't believe me, go ahead and try. (Archiving will not solve the problem).
For TI-Emulator, it would run very slow or too fast, depending on which one you're using

Important Notes:
 Don't delete any List Variables such as LTEMP, LSAVE, LP1, etc
 Every single .83g file will require all of calculator's memory. So if you try to install two different episodes or movie or whatever, it won't work. But if your calculator is modified for more memory capacity, it might work but you'll have a problem with overwriting program, which will make it impossible to run.
 If you're switching between episode, please remember to delete only the programs and pictures (From your calculator). If you delete anything else, you may not be able to run the next game.
 Do NOT run a program that starts with "Z" (Ex Z1, Z2, Z3, etc.). If you do, it might damage your saved game file.
 Also in this game, don't worry about saving. The game will save automatically when needed.
 Also in this version, you can backup your save game file. This means if you made a mistake on purchasing upgrade or weren't satisfied with your last battle, you can backtrack by restoring backup.
 You can only backup one save game file.
 You must first backup your game before you can backtrack.
 Tug-o-War is added. Press the enter button repeatedly to tug-o-war.
 Please do not modify this game and take credit for it, we worked very hard on this game.
 If you change List variable, you will damage the game permanently. If you don't know what I am talking about, just ignore what I've typed.
 Best not to mix this game with other basic game that uses same variables. If you do, it might damage the other programs or vice versa.
 I've tested this game over and over for any errors. But I might have missed some of it. If you detect one, Please E-mail me at Dbzfreek4u@aol.com

Step by Step instruction on this game:
1)	First, you unzip the game to your desired location on your hard drive. If you wish to watch the movie first, clear your memory, and then install Movie1.83g into your calculator by Winlink. Run the program from your calculator, named is Movie, then watch it. Wasn't that cool? After viewing the movie, clear your memory again, and then install Movie2.83g into your calculator to finish your movie. After that, if you wish to watch the Intro for the game, clear your memory, then install Intro.83g into your calculator, run the program, follow in game instruction. After that, you install Episode 1.83g into your calculator. After beating that episode, delete only all programs and pictures. Then install Episode2.83 into your calculator, if computer asks you if you want to overwrite the program, choose "Yes to All". Follow these steps throughout the episode switching and the endings. 
2)	Shopping are disabled in the last chapter (to save memory so I could add for stuff), so make sure equip yourself with best upgrade(s) before switching to the last chapter.

In game rules:
1)	If your Armor reaches to 0, you die.
2)	If Enemy's Armor reaches to 0, you win.
3)	You cannot use a weapon that exceeds your current energy ammo or solid ammo.
4)	You cannot recharge your shield till depletion.
5)	If your computer successfully hacked your opponent's ship just before he attacks (Automatic), you'll be engaged in a Tug-o-War battle. (Press the "Enter" button repeatedly to win the battle). 
6)	If your opponent successfully hacked your ship just before attacking, you'll be engaged in a Tug-o-War battle.
7)	If you failed hacking through opponent's computer while checking status, you'll loose a turn.
8)	You cannot recharge or reload your weapon more than 100%.
9)	If you win, you'll advance to your next opponent. There are 4 different opponents in each episode. Except for the last one.

Basic Sound:
Note: I won't be held responsible for damaged calculator(s) or radio(s) by following these steps.
Nothing big, but you might be interested. All you need is an AM radio with an antenna attached to it. Turn your radio and calculator on. Move your calculator close to the antenna. You should hear static or a humming sound. If the humming sound is too loud, adjust your channel. Run "StarDust". You should be able to hear beeping sounds.

If you cared:
-- What's new in StarDust 2? --
	New Storyline
	New character's drawings (Graphics).
	Faster responses/calculation, mainly in upgrading menu.
	New opponents
	Tug-o-War system
	New Weapons (Thanks to T.J.)
	Two shields system
	Organized naming for sub-programs
	Extra movie (Intro.83g); goes with the music!
	Solid or energy based weapons (Thanks to T.J.)
	Hacking system
	All new ship status screen
	Many surprises (Especially in last chapter)
Bigger and stronger Boss

Strategies:
If you' re having difficulties with the game, follow these steps It might help you.
--Basics--
1)	Mainly focus your energy usage to shields only. Use Solid Ammo Weapons for attacking.
2)	Try hitting your opponent with your strongest weapon(s) before he charges his shield(s).
3)	Don't check your opponent's status if you have low Armor point
4)	Recharge and reload your weapon before you kill your opponent. This way, you'll earn more Credits.
--Last Chapter help: STARDUST--
	Weren't you surprised to see StarDust? My friends were. They've asked me for clue for killing him, and I told them this "Your first objective is not to kill StarDust (it's impossible), instead try surviving it." Of course, they weren't satisfied with my clueI don't want to spoil your fun factor for this game. If you absolutely don't know how and have tried many times but fail to win, contact me via E-mail for help.
Helpful clues to kill StarDust:
Armor Point = let's say around999 to 9999
Shields: Your weapon against his shield is like throwing an egg to a brick wall. Think about that.
Weapons: His huge, so his weapons are huge also.

About the endings:
If you watched the ending and didn't understand it, don't worry, you're not suppose to. You will understand it better if you play StarDust 3: New Generation. (Will be released around summer 2000)

Credits:
This game is a property of OmniTech Production.
http://www.angelfire.com/ar/OMNITECH/
Main programmer
Hitoshi T. Koizumi
Dbzfreek4u@aol.com
Editor (Spell and grammar check):
John Hayes
Dbzfreek4u@aol.com
Thomas Mulford
Psx2tom
Weapon design & Testing
T.J.
Dbzfreek4u@aol.com
Testers:
Everybody in my Math class
Music file (midi file)
--Unknown--
BBAWEB@Aol.com
Thanks to:
Omni-tech Production team
Dimension TI
Ticalc.org
TI-Files
