# Star Fighter 3000 Pilot's Manual

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## - Using the Map -

The detail map (large) displays the complete combat area in varying detail and scale, showing all ships' locations, type and status. All ground objects are shown, including mission targets. To scroll the map use the cursor keys, or move the cursor to the edge and click the mouse. Selecting an area in the global map (small) will also move the detail map to that area.

To control the map cursor, use the mouse or alternatively the current flight controls (either keys or joystick, if configured).

### Map Control Icons

SMALL MAP
  The global map (small) shows airborne spacecraft and ground targets only. Red, green & white crosses indicate enemy ships, friendly ships and the player's ship respectively. Selecting here will scroll the detailed map view.
ZOOM ICONS
  Scales the current map view.
RADAR ICON
  Toggles drawing of ground objects on the map.
BRIEF ICON
  Brings up a text brief outlining the general details of the mission and combat statistics. To close the mission brief, de-select this icon.
VIEW ICON
  Allows a detailed ground view of any ground targets from a local position. If a camera view is available from a given current map location then the cursor will change to a [View Target] prompt.
STATUS ICON
  Displays current ship setup, and allows player to purchase equipment (only on mission start or when docked in mothership). Note: This is NOT available during special ship setup missions (ie. prototype combat craft etc.)

### Radar Information and Control

Fighter Spacecraft
  These flash between their I-D Code and their current direction.

  The 1st letter indicates type:

  | Enemy
  | Friendly

  The 2nd indicates status:

  | Attacking
  | Patrolling flightpath
  | Flying in formation

Large Spacecraft
  These flash a large '' symbol, and their current direction. This applies to all large craft except Fednet motherships which show up as an ''.
Airborne Targets
  Aircraft with a special mission significance show their status instead of a direction:
  - A Cross indicates that the ship has to be destroyed (or be destroyed prior to it reaching its destination).
  - A Heart indicates that the ship must survive (or be safely escorted to its destination).
Airborne Weapons
  Any item classified as a weapon will be displayed as a red missile () + direction.
Direction indicators
  Most items displayed on the radar screen will display a current direction. The colour of this arrow indicates its type:

  GREEN |  | - Friendly ships.
  RED |  | - Enemy ships.
  WHITE |  | - The player's ship.

Ground Mission Targets
  Targets which must be destroyed to complete a mission are shown by a small flashing ''.
Information points
  Indicated by a flashing ''. Clicking on one of these will give a detailed briefing on a particular location or target area. (Only in zoom X1). To close the location briefing, de-select the main briefing icon.

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