From: hutch@bellman.lanl.gov (John Hutchinson)
Subject: CyberDrome Press Release
Reply-To: hutch@bellman.lanl.gov
Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 1992 19:23:06 GMT

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 *                Fair Dinkum Technologies Press Release   9/1/92             *
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  Fair Dinkum Technologies is proud to announce the immediate availability of:
  
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                     * CyberDrome -- The Hoverjet Simulator *
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                     *     for Atari ST/STe/TT computers    *
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CyberDrome is a new strategy arcade simulation developed by the wizards at
RHEA-FX, innovators of multi-player/multi-system computer games and simulations
and is marketed worldwide exclusively by Fair Dinkum Technologies.

The CyberDrome Universe:
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CyberDrome is the name of a Virtual Universe which exists inside of a permanent
computer memory matrix designed to "grow" Artificial Life programs.  Originally
intended to be a place for humans to interact peacefully with programs and data
via Virtual Reality simulators, it is now under attack by self-regenerating,
virus-infected programs controlled by a roque Artificial Intelligence system
called CJER (pronounced "Cee-Jer").  CJER has spawned its own army of attack
programs which have spread throughout the Matrix, destroying or capturing every
byte of data they come into contact with.  Years of research and billions of
dollars worth of data are at risk of being destroyed by CJER's hungry forces.

To control CJER's army, the CyberForce Academy was instituted and the HoverJet
virtual-reality fighter-simulator was developed.  Designed for speed as well as
heavy combat, the HoverJet allows Cybernauts from the Academy to interface
directly with the CyberDrome universe and actually "move" from point to point
along CyberDrome's expansive Memory Grid.  Searching out the lairs of the virus-
infected programs hidden in the vast maze of tunnels known as Memory Mines,
Cybernauts strive to locate and delete these attack programs before they manage
to break out of the quarantine area known as the IPZ (Infected Program Zone).

But CJER is incredibly intelligent and is learning the Cybernauts' tactics while
his forces are growing steadily.  Without the aid of hundreds more trained and
qualified Cybernauts, CJER's army is sure to break through the IPZ and capture
permanent control of all of CyberDrome.

The CyberDrome Simulation:
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The CyberDrome Hoverjet Simulator is a real-time interactive training simulation
designed to hone those skills required to operate a Hoverjet construct as well
as fight intelligent attack programs.  These skills are not found in everyone,
however, and it is hoped that through personal computer based simulators like
this one, future pilots can train at home, and perhaps one day be selected to
join the ranks of the CyberForce.

Features:
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* CyberDrome is unique in that it combines the realism of a real-time, 3-D
  flight simulator in a Virtual Reality environment with arcade action along
  with the problem solving requirements of a dungeon type strategy game.

* Not only does CyberDrome offer the usual single player mode, it also provides
  a unique 2-player/2-computer mode (using a serial cable or 2 modems) whereby
  two players operate as a team.  During this mode, players actually view the 
  movements and actions of their partner through the viewports of the highly
  realistic cockpit of their own Hoverjet.  Communication between players i
  also enhanced via both Direct and Quick-Comm Message systems.

* Unlike many other simulations, all elements of CyberDrome's single-player
  mode are also active in the 2-player/2-computer version.

* CyberDrome is being developed for multiple computer platforms, all of which
  will be link compatible with the Atari ST 2-player/2-computer version (i.e.,
  a user with an Atari ST could play a CyberDrome game with an IBM PC user).

* Also included is a special 2-player competition mode designed to increase
  your skills as a Hoverjet pilot.

* Six increasingly difficult mission levels are included plus a special
  training mission level for beginning pilots.

* Official CyberForce ranks are awarded to players for successful completion
  of each mission level.

* Additional mission disks and Memory Mine maps will soon be available
  separately for extended CyberDrome play.

* Only a select few will ever successfully complete CyberDrome's difficult
  Mission Level 6.  For the first ten registered users that do, however,
  their efforts will be awarded with a limited edition "CyberDrome Racing
  Team Champion" T-shirt!  Specific contest details available upon request.


Perhaps the Cybernaut motto best summarizes the world of CyberDrome:

        When your nightmares become your reality, try telling yourself...

                               "IT'S ONLY A GAME!"

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"CyberDrome - The Hoverjet Simulator" requires an Atari ST/STe/TT computer with
a minimum of 1Mb RAM, color monitor and double-sided disk drive.

                  Available NOW for $39.95 + $3 priority s&h from

                            FAIR DINKUM TECHNOLOGIES
                                   P.O. Box 2
                           Los Alamos, NM  87544  USA
                                 (505) 662-7236
 
         Check, Money Order, MasterCard or Visa accepted.  COD add $5.
                 For orders outside the US or Canada, add $7.
 Specify our "Enviro-Pack" (manuals & disks only) and DEDUCT $2 from your order.
    A fully functional DEMO is also available for $2 or download from GEnie. 

Or for more information, contact us by:

                           Phone: (505) 662-7236
                           GEnie mail:  FAIR-DINKUM
                           Usenet: hutch@bellman.lanl.gov

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