MASK II
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From dry arid deserts, to sweltering volcanic jungles, agents 
of the courageous MASK team track the evil forces of VENOM on 
the path of havoc and destruction. Man and Machine in valiant 
defence of the world and its treasures. Action packed adventures 
and danger filled missions set an exhilarating challenge to all 
gamers whatever their interests.

"Who knows when or where VENOM will strike ..." An alert sounds 
in MASK H.Q. - VENOM is on the move. Your task is to take a team 
of three MASK agents to overcome VENOM, choosing the most suitable 
personnel for each mission, basing your selection on their individual 
abilities and vehicles. MASK II is a game in four parts ...

PART 1 - BOULDER HILL

When the first part has loaded, stop the tape and you will receive one 
of the three mission alerts. Your team selection is made at Boulder 
Hill in the ENER-GISER ROOM with the aid of the MASK computer. Move 
the MASK icon around the screen over each agent's seat position and 
from the agent profiles displayed by the MASK computer, decide which 
are to be your agents by pressing FIRE. If you change your mind you 
may clear the team by moving to the ' top right hand icon. To select 
a different mission move to the top left (Q) icon and press FIRE. It 
is vital that you study the mission description in order to select 
the best MASK team. When you are happy with your team selection, move 
to the LOAD icon and press FIRE to load the next part of the game.

PART 2 - THE DESERT MISSION

The President of the P.N.A. (Peaceful Nations Alliance), is to sign a 
treaty ensuring World Peace for decades to come. VENOM, in a desperate 
attempt to create total World Anarchy, have kidnapped the President 
and are holding him to ransom. You must rescue the President and 
convey him to the helipad from where he will be taken to 
the Summit Talks.

PART 3 - THE VENOM BASE MISSION

Reports have been received of a large and heavily fortified VENOM base 
which is being used to co-ordinate their activities in the Middle East. 
The VENOM base is now almost operational and would give VENOM control 
of the important Middle Eastern oil resources. Your mission is to render 
the base inactive. To achieve this you must locate a missile which you 
can then use to destroy the VENOM base.

PART 4 - THE JUNGLE MISSION

Deep in the heart of the jungle, at the base of a once dormant volcano, 
is a mysterious temple. The peaceful monks who live here worship the 
Crown of Fire, the centre jewel of which is the largest ruby known to 
man. VENOM agents have stolen the ruby and using it, have developed 
a powerful weapon which could prove devastating to populated areas. 
With the help of your MASK team you must locate and destroy the weapon 
and return the ruby to the temple.


PLAYING MASK II

Once each mission has loaded, it will start automatically. As leader 
of your MASK team you control one team member at a time, guiding him 
around the terrain.

To select which agent you control, press keys 1, 2 or 3, the vehicle 
currently being used is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Each 
vehicle has different capabilities and you must use your skill in 
deciding when to change craft or convert your current one.

Keep an eye on your fuel and damage levels, as when a vehicle is too 
badly damaged it cannot be used again.

During the mission you will encounter many VENOM agents in their various 
craft as well as the devastating VENOM gun posts. Also scattered around 
the landscape are fuel pods and armour replacement kits, but beware of 
the minefield areas!


MASK VEHICLES

THUNDERHAWK (SPORTS CAR/JET)
Gull-wing doors convert to wings for jet flight. Fires lasers both on 
the ground and in the air. Drops magnetic bombs when in flight.

RHINO (RIG/MOBILE DEFENCE UNIT)
Front grille converts to a powerful ram bumper - useful for smashing 
through walls etc., smokestacks convert to forward cannons. 
Multi-warhead missile launcher in sleeper cab.

RHINO ATV (ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE)
Amphibious vehicle. 
Front mounted cannons.

CONDOR (MOTORCYCLE/HELICOPTER)
Nose cannon fires antimatter ray.
Belly cannons fire lasers.
Converts into helicopter with same weaponry.

GATOR (OFF ROAD VEHICLE/HYDROPLANE)
Cannon on roll bar fires energy balls.
Converts into jet boat.
When afloat, fires a powerful water cannon.
Drops depth charges to destroy underwater targets.


MASK II CONTROLS

Compatible with Kempston/Cursor/Interface II/+2 joysticks.

LEFT 	- Z
RIGHT 	- X
UP 	- O
DOWN 	- K
FIRE 	- 0
Keys 1, 2, 3 to select MASK Agent/Vehicle 
SPACE - To restart 
PAUSE - CAPS SHIFT


TAPE USERS

At the end of a mission you will be asked if you wish to replay 
the mission or load BOULDER HILL (start again). If you select 
BOULDER HILL, please rewind the tape and press PLAY.


LOADING INSTRUCTIONS

SPECTRUM 48K
Type LOAD"" and press ENTER. Press PLAY on the cassette recorder. 
The program will load and run automatically.

SPECTRUM 128K/+2
Use the TAPE LOADER as normal.


MASK™ and the associated trademark are the property of Kenner Parker 
Toys, Inc. (KPT) 1987.

Gremlin Graphics Software Ltd.,
Alpha House. 10 Carver Street. Sheffield S1 4FS.
1987 All rights reserved. Unauthorised copying, lending or resale
by any means strictly prohibited.