SAFETY WARNING
ABOUT PHOTOSENSITIVE SEIZURES
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to 
certain visual images, including  ashing lights or patterns that may appear 
in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may 
have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic 
seizures” while watching video games.
These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, 
altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause 
loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down 
or striking nearby objects.
Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these 
symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above 
symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience 
these seizures.
The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following precautions:
• Play in a well-lit room.
• Do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued. 
If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a 
doctor before playing.
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CONTENTS
INCOMING MESSAGE   2
PREBATTLE CHECKLIST   3
INSTALLING AND LAUNCHING THE GAME  3 
GETTING HELP  3
OPERATIONAL SCREENS   4
ROSTER  4 
MAIN MENU  5 
COMMAND CENTER  6 
STAR SYSTEMS
  7
ORBITAL VIEW
  8 
MISSION VIEW  9 
FREE MARKET  10 
SOLARIS VII ORBITAL VIEW
  11
SOLARIS VII MISSION VIEW  12
UNDERSTANDING THE COCKPIT   13
FINDING SOME ACTION   16
CAMPAIGN  16 
INSTANT ACTION
  17
MULTIPLAYER
  17
MULTIPLAYER GAME TYPES
  19
BATTLE STRATEGIES   20
BATTLEMECH SPECIFICATIONS   23
WORKING IN THE MECHLAB   32