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The Project 64 etext of the Amazon manual. Original document released
10/12/84 by Spinnaker under the "Telarium" label. Converted by Paul
David Doherty <h0142kdd@rz.hu-berlin.de>.

AMAZON10.TXT, May 1996, etext #40

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             N.S.R.T. FIELD MAP      (CONFIDENTIAL)
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[will be scanned in later]

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                  Envelope marked "TOP SECRET"
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                                                               IN-AMZ


                 DO NOT PHOTOCOPY * CONFIDENTIAL
                                                                 NSRT
                                                                 ----
                                                             National
                                                            Satellite
                                                            Resources
Fr: R. B. Murphy, Director, NSRT                           Technology
To: AMAZON Expedition Field Agent                    Washington, D.C.


EXPEDITION INSTRUCTIONS

While you are in the field, contact with NSRT experts will be
intermittent at best. Contact with the native peoples and animals of
the Amazon is to be expected and, we might add, feared. The following
instructions should be utilized consistently. NSRT will have no
liability in the event of psychological harm, bodily injury, or death.


INITIALIZING THE EXPEDITION: Technical Instructions


Phase I: Loading AMAZON

See insert for loading instructions.


Phase II: Identifying Your Expertise

You will be asked to identify your level of expertise. Please use one
of these three classifications:

Novice: A capable, trained field agent. (One of our Novices spent
  three months in the Yukon searching for signs of an allegedly
  extinct species of bear reported on the rampage. A small plane
  ferrying him into the region crash-landed and burned, leaving him
  with down garments, a magnifying glass, a Peregrine falcon, and a
  hunting knife. He survived, and the bear is now in captivity.)

Seasoned Explorer: An exceptionally qualified explorer. (A Seasoned
  Explorer parachuted into the southeasternmost portion of the
  Devil's Triangle, searching for a documented but unseen island at
  approximately 60øW, 25øN, near the Tropic of Cancer. After days in
  a rubber raft, he sighted the island, landed, and discovered a
  cache of moon rocks presumably lost by the Soviets.)

Expedition Leader: The pinnacle of expertise, with proven mental,
  diplomatic, and physical prowess. (Upon conquering Everest for the
  second time in 1973, our most infamous Expedition Leader descended
  into the country of Sikkim, made her way into the inner circles of
  the monarchy in Gangtok, and was retained to investigate alleged
  drug rings sponsored by foreign governments. She left in 1975 when
  the country was absorbed by India.)


Phase III: Starting and Conducting the Mission

The AMAZON mission is now ready to begin. Consult the instructions on
Mission Protocol and Address (attached) for information on how to
conduct the mission communications. You may also choose from any of
three special commands, which maybe used at any time during the game.

A. Create

At any time in the mission, create a Save Disk for use in
periodically storing data about your field position. In the event of
a terminal accident, you may use the Save Disk to return to your
previous position and resume the mission from there. (See
instructions for the commands SAVE and RESTORE, below.)

To create your Save Disk:
  1. Enter CREATE and follow the instructions on the screen.
     Beware: The program will erase any contents of a disk that is
     being formatted as a Save Disk.
  2. The disk drive light will go off when formatting is complete.
     Remove your Save Disk and reinsert the game disk. You are ready
     to continue with the mission.

B. Save

For all but the most skilled of Expedition Leaders, the use of a Save
Disk is advised. If at any point in the mission you feel your life is
in danger, save your field position before proceeding. You will be
able to return to that position -- and rectify your mistakes -- if
you are unable to escape death. (See "RESTORE," following.) Without a
save disk, your only choice would be to start the mission over. The
program will save up to ten positions. You may identify each position
as you choose.

To save your field position at any point:
  1. Enter SAVE and follow the instructions on the screen.
  2. You will be instructed to select the number of the next
     available position and name the location (up to ten characters).
  3. Follow the instructions on the screen to resume the mission.

C. Restore

At any time you may return to a field position to your Save Disk.
This is useful in two instances.

1. In the event of a fatality
  a. The computer will ask if you wish to play again. Follow the
     instructions on the screen.
  b. Enter RESTORE and follow instructions, selecting a field
     position from your Save Disk.
  c. The program will bring you to the position you chose, and you
     may continue from there.

2. If you wish to resume an unfinished mission
  a. Load AMAZON as usual.
  b. Enter RESTORE and follow the instructions on the screen,
     selecting the field position you wish from your Save Disk.
  c. The program will bring you to the position you chose, and you
     may continue from there.


Phase IV: Emergency Procedures

A. Laser Defense Mechanism (LDM)

Our reports from the earlier Amazon expedition confirm that a warrior
tribe, the Huni, feared throughout the region and known for
unspeakable atrocities to their victims, zealously guards the Lost
City of Chak and its surrounding terrain. Any intruders are attacked
by night. The expedition team reported utilizing to the fullest their
camp defense kits, in particular the laser defense mechanism (LASER).
Thus I urgently advise that any foray you make into the Lost City be
concluded by dusk, so you may execute complete peripheral defenses
before nightfall.

B. Restarting the Mission

To return to the beginning at any point, enter RESTART.

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NOTICE TO ALL NSRT STAFF:

This software product is copyrighted and all rights are reserved by
TELARIUM CORP. The distribution and sale of this product are intended
for the use of the original purchaser only and for use only on the
computer system specified. Lawful users of this program are hereby
licensed only to read the program from its medium into memory of a
computer for the purpose of executing this program. Copying,
duplicating, selling or otherwise distributing this product is hereby
expressly forbidden.

Computer on package cover courtesy of Grid Computer.

AMAZON computer program is a trademark of TELARIUM CORP.

(c) 1984 TELARIUM CORP., One Kendall Sq., Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 494-1224

Warranty

If this product should fail to work for any reason during the first
30 days following purchase, return it to the dealer from whom it was
purchased for a free replacement. If it should fail to work after the
first 30 days, mail it to us at the address below. If it has been
physically damaged, you will be charged five dollars for a
replacement.

WARRANTY
c/o Customer Service
TELARIUM CORP.
One Kendall Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 494-1224

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                                                                 NSRT
                                                                 ----
                                                             National
                                                            Satellite
                                                            Resources
Fr: R. B. Murphy, Director, NSRT                           Technology
To: AMAZON Expedition Field Agent                    Washington, D.C.


MISSION PROTOCOL AND ADDRESS

I. General Communiques

When communicating with AMAZON, it is important to remember that
AMAZON can use more words when informing you than you can use when
instructing it. Consult the following word list to see what words
AMAZON understands.

AMAZON responds to succinct, precise commands. A verb (FEED, SEARCH,
TAKE) should always start the command; and a noun, whether a person,
a place, or a thing (PACO, OFFICE, BOOK), should follow the verb.
  FEED PACO
  SEARCH OFFICE
  TAKE BOOK
If you like, you may use THE before a noun: (TAKE THE BOOK).

You should separate multiple nouns from each other using a comma or
AND, such as:
  TAKE THE BOOK AND THE LETTER.
  TAKE THE BOOK, THE LETTER, AND THE BOX.
  TAKE BOOK, LETTER, AND BOX.
  TAKE BOOK, LETTER, BOX.
It is not necessary to end a command with a period.

You may include several separate actions in one command, but you must
separate each action by a comma or the word THEN. For example:
  TAKE THE BOOK THEN READ THE BOOK.
  TAKE THE BOOK, OPEN THE BOOK, THEN READ THE BOOK.
  SEARCH THE DESK, THE BOX, AND THE BIRDCAGE, THEN CLOSE THE DOOR.
Commands should not be over two typed lines in length. If longer
commands are necessary, separate commands into logical sequence and
press RETURN between them.


II. Improper Commands

Commands that make no sense to AMAZON, that are impossible under the
circumstances, that utilize objects not present at the time, or that
use unknown words, will elicit one of several responses. Should you
encounter such a response, try a different phrase.


III. Communicating with Others

Except when entering NSRT Headquarters or with the Kemani, you cannot
speak unless you are spoken to first. Converse with others by
entering your remark as you would any other command: HELLO
(Unnecessary: "HELLO" or SAY HELLO.)


IV. Giving Directions and Exploring

Commands for moving in any particular direction may be given in
several ways. Specify directions as full sentences (GO NORTH), as
directions (SOUTH), or as abbreviations (S, N, W, E). UP and DOWN may
be abbreviated U and D.
When you come to a place you'd like to explore, enter LOOK for a
description of your surroundings. For further details about any
particular item, enter INSPECT <name of item> or EXAMINE <item>.


V. Taking Inventory and Telling Time

It would be wise to check your belongings from time to time,
especially when you feel you might have lost -- or might soon lose --
some of them. You also ought to inspect any new acquisition. Enter
INVENTORY for a complete listing of your possessions, and, for a
description of any chosen item, enter INSPECT <item> or EXAMINE
<item>.
While exploring the Lost City of Chak, you may learn how quickly the
day is passing by entering TIME.

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                                                                 NSRT
                                                                 ----
                                                             National
                                                            Satellite
                                                            Resources
Fr: R. B. Murphy, Director, NSRT                           Technology
To: AMAZON Expedition Field Agent                    Washington, D.C.


STRATEGIC NOTES

We don't expect you to be mystified or unnerved by the complex,
highly dangerous situations you will encounter while on this mission.
However, NSRT recognizes that even the most expert field agent may
encounter obstacles while resistance is low, or in a tight spot might
forget the resources available. The following strategic notes have
been designed as prompts, reminders, or, if you will, a "bag of
tricks" for those rare moments when you feel most human.

One general hint: If you form an association with Paco the Parrot,
ask his help by entering PACO. In many situations, Paco can assist
enormously.

[already decoded]

At the airport:             open letter
At the jail:                no way out
At the Institute:           show letter
In the office:              top shelf
Getting down the cliff:     computer
Deep in the jungle:         computer
Outside troops' tent:       wear goggles
Later that same night:      computer
Kemani:                     smile
Cave (Novice level):        north
     (Expert level):        wear goggles
Weather turns cold:         wear parka
Boat repairs:               parachute
At the river (hippo):       ask paco
Alligator:                  oar
At bridge:                  gun
Fighting Hunis:             laser
At the statue:              north wall
At the antechamber doors:   use graphic
Soft volcanic earth:        up

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WORDLIST

NOTE: Frequently used commands are listed in *boldface*.

VERBS

Activate     Drag         Hit          Press        Smell
Ask          Drop         Hop          Pry          Smile
Attack       Dump         Hurt         Pull         Sniff
Avoid        Eat          Inflate      Purchase     Speak
Be           Empty        Insert       Push         Spill
Be at        *Enter*      *Inspect*    Put          Start
Begin        Examine      *Inventory*  Read         Stop
Board        Exit         Jump         Remove       Switch
Bribe        Feed         Kill         Repair       Take
Buy          Find         Kiss         Rest         Talk
Call         Fire         Leave        Run          Touch
Carry        Fix          Lift         Search       Turn
Climb        Fly          *Look (L)*   Seek         Uncover
Close        Freeze       Need         Shoot        Undrape
Come         Get          Offer        Show         Use
Count        Give         Open         Shut         Wait
Cross        Go           Pay          Sit          Want
Dig          Help         Point        Sleep        Wear

NOUNS

Air          Coins        Hole         Novice       Skeleton
Airplane     Computer     Hotel        Office       Skull
Amazon       Cop          Houston      Officer      Slabs
Anaconda     Courtesy     Institute    Pack         Smell
Antenna      Cupboard     Jacket       *Paco*       Smile
Backpack     Customs      Jet          Paper        Snake
Batteries    Cuzco        Kemani       Parka        Stairs
Beginner     Desk         Kit          Parrot       Start
Belt         Destination  Lamp         Peru         Stash
Birdcage     Director     Laser        Pit          Statue
Boat         Drape        Leader       Pits         Stone
Bones        Drawer       Letter       Plane        Stones
Book         Envelope     Lever        Police       Tent
Booth        Explorer     Lock         Raft         Tents
Box          Flight       London       Rations      Throne
Bribe        Floor        Los Angeles  Refrigerator Ticket
Cage         Food         Man          Rifle        *Time*
Camp         Fridge       Medicine     Rio          Tokyo
Carton       Friend       Merchant     River        Tree
Cash         Fruit        Mgubu        Rock         Trees
Cave         Glimmer      Miami        Rocks        Trip
Chopper      Goggles      Mines        Rope         Tube
Cigarettes   Gold         Money        Rubble       Vines
Cigs         Ground       Nairobi      Scrap        Wall
Codebook     Gun          Note         Shelves      Walls
Coin         Helicopter   Notebook     Shovel       Water

DIRECTIONS

Away         Down, D      Inside       Out          Up, U
Below        East, E      North, N     South, S     West, W
Descend      In

MISCELLANEOUS

Friendly     Nothing      On           Still        Trip
Hello, Hi    Okay (OK)    Quiet        Then         Yes
No           Off          Restart

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NSRT FIELD PARTY REGULATIONS

NSRT FIELD EQUIPMENT PACKS

  All Field Parties are equipped with everything they will need for
  field work. It is the responsibility of the Field Parties to
  thoroughly inventory and examine their equipment!

USE OF THE NSRT FIELD COMPUTER

  All Field Parties are provided with a portable computer for use in
  communicating with NSRT Base.

  After turning on the computer, an Input Code will be required to
  open transmission.

  Each Field party will be informed of their Standard Input Code, and
  their Emergency Input Code. Standard Codes can be used at any time
  favorable for satellite transmission. Emergency Codes should be
  used only during emergencies.

  Field Parties should make a note of their respective codes.

NSRT CODED FIELD MAP COORDINATES

  All NSRT Field Maps are security coded for transmitting data
  coordinates to field operatives by satellite.

  Rules for Coordinate Transmission via computer are as follows:

  1. X Coordinate is always two letters (i.e., TB) and Y Coordinate
     is always a letter and a number (i.e., T5).

  2. X Coordinate is always transmitted first (example: TB, T5).

  3. Field operatives should always make a note of their location.

  4. In situations where field operatives may be experiencing trouble
     determining their location, NSRT will transmit map coordinates
     at a rapid rate to assist the operatives. Remember: NSRT can
     locate your position anywhere on the surface of the earth within
     2 meters.

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[Newspaper clipping:]

Times, November 19, 1978

          Amazon
        Expedition
         Ends In
          Death
          -----
  Scientists and Support
  Crew Perish in Failed
   Archaeological Trek
     ---------------


Cajun, Louisiana, UPI:
   Eleven members of an archaelogical expedition sponsored by the
University of Tropicale in Cajun, Louisiana, have died in their
attempt to reach the Lost City of Chak in the South American Amazon
jungle. A twelfth member has survived with multiple critical
injuries. The expedition was in its fourth month of a quest designed
to take a full year to complete.
   The US scientific team was headed by Dr. Nobel Savage, Professor
of Anthropology at the University of Tropicale. His hand-picked team
of five scientists and six support crew members was making its third
attempt to reach the Lost City of Chak. The surviving team member,
Dr. Basil Hykem, also with the University's Department of
Anthropology, is in the care of the Rio de Janeiro General Hospital.
Word on his condition has not been received, and an interview has not
been permitted.
   Last words from the expeditionary force were received in a radio
transmission last Tuesday from Dr. Hykem to the Archaeological Center
at the University. The transmission, however, was garbled and
incomplete. Apparently, Dr. Hykem had witnessed the tragedy that
beset the expedition, and is believed to have been assaulted during
the transmission.
   A radio transmission earlier in the week, from Savage to his wife,
Dr. Felicity Jones-Savage, spoke of progress and elation on the part
of the team.
   "He said there was light at the end of the tunnel," reported Dr.
Savage-Jones, "meaning they had apparently reached the first signs of
the Lost City, and were about to entrench for the long haul."
   The Lost City of Chak has yet to be reached and photographed by a
modern expeditionary force. Legend holds that the ancient emerald
mines near the city hold a rare form of emerald needed for the
development of top secret materials for national defense. The Lost
City has been the object of numerous attempts to brave the intense
Amazon climate.

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[insert:]

AMAZON (tm)

Loading on COMMODORE 64 (tm)

Note: This game uses one disk drive.

1. Arrange your computer with one disk drive and a monitor or
   television. Do not connect a printer.
2. Turn on the disk drive and the computer. Make certain that the
   SHIFT LOCK key is up.
3. Insert game Disk A into the disk drive and enter:
   LOAD "DISK", 8
4. When the computer responds with READY, enter:
   RUN

Additional Instructions

Updates from Headquarters

  Enter NEWDATA to obtain information on the latest procedures.

Selecting Mission Controls

  The mission may be conducted with or without pictures of the field
  and the mission. If no selection is made, the program will
  automatically provide pictures. Enter PICTURESOFF if only text is
  desired. This feature may be changed at any time by entering
  PICTURESON.

Selecting Command Controls

  In the course of your AMAZON mission, you may elect to use a
  joystick (in addition to the keyboard) by entering JOYSTICK. The
  program will automatically assume keyboard use if no other command
  is entered. You may change means of play by entering KEYBOARD or
  JOYSTICK at any time.

  Plug the joystick into Control Port 2.

Keyboard Commands for Action Sequences:

                            up
                          +---+
                          | 1 |
                          +---+
                   +---+          +----+
             left  | 2 |          |CTRL|  right
                   +---+          +----+
                          +---+
                          |<--|
                          +---+
                          down

  Press Space Bar to shoot.

RESTART

  This command starts the mission over.


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