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INTRODUCTION
"I came, I saw, I conquered."
--JULIUS CAESAR Welcome, Cadet, to Empire Deluxe Internet Edition, the finest computer simulation for the training and practice of the long neglected and much desired skill of Planetary Conquest. It is hoped that, through the extensive use of this program, you can master the art of conquering planets and go on to conquer your own worlds for fame and power (Assuming, of course, that the worlds you wish to conquer, are worlds that exist on two-dimensional, pixilated cathode ray tubes that are not inhabited by any sentient beings that might object to having their planet ruthlessly invaded and violently conquered). Vast exhaustive research and much governmental funding, have determined that the best way to learn something is through repetition. Or to use the technical term, "Practice." More vast exhaustive research and much more governmental funding, determined that most people find practice boring. Even more vast exhaustive research and even more governmental funding finally resulted in a unique idea to get potential world conquerors like yourself to really want to practice. We call this idea, "Having Fun." With that in mind, we hope that Empire Deluxe Internet Edition will bring you many hours of "Having Fun." Empire Deluxe Internet Edition is a game of strategic conquest. You, the player, start with one city on a vast and random world. You decide what your cities will produce; armies, planes or ships. Then explore the world and conquer neutral cities. Expand your power base as you attempt to conquer the entire planet. There's only one small problem. There may be up to five other players out there trying to do exactly the same thing; and you're in their way. Beginning as a novice 2nd Lieutenant or Ensign, you can start your training in the Basic Game and advance through the Standard and Advanced games. Finally, you can create your own worlds and even specific scenarios using the Game Editor. Keep track of your progress using the Player History. Then watch, as each victory brings you closer to the vaunted rank of General of the Army or Fleet Admiral. Note: Appendix I - Glossary of Terms, contains a list of terms frequently used in Empire Deluxe. If the contextual meaning of a word is not clear when reading the manual, refer to the Glossary. Meet Fred. Fred, as we call him, is an arbitrary name given to a fictional, non-existent, but avid Empire Deluxe player used as a generic catch-all in various examples in this manual. Fred is not a very good Empire Deluxe Internet Edition player but he tries hard. Any resemblance of Fred to anyone currently living or dead is really a pathetic coincidence.
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