OPERATION SILKWORM: MISSION BRIEFING
Not surprisingly, weapons scientists are not experts at military intelligence. The data they have
collected for the benefit of heroes is minimal, but nevertheless useful; Whether you are working
solo or as part of a two-man team, the objective is the same - blast your way to the end of the
current level before the time limit expires. The more enemy forces you destroy on the way the
better your chance of survival - and the more hero points earned. Time remaining at the end of
a level is converted into points. Landmines, when shot, release a cloud of plasma gas. Drive or
fly into a sparkling plasma cloud, and for a while it acts as a shield, protecting you from enemy
fire and collisions. If two plasma clouas are on screen at one time, collect the first and then shoot
or run into the second to create a smartbomb explosion. Gooseneck helicopters fly onto the screen
as component parts and then assemble themselves. (You'll recognise one, the moment you see it.)
Only the exposed neck section is vulnerable to attack - and it can take many hits. Destroy a goose-
neck, however, and additional weapons systems can be collected, The generals who are threatening
the existence of the planet are found at the end of each level, Jurking inside their command craft.
While not indestructible, these vehicles are heavily armoured and can take multiple hits before being
destroyed. To complete a level, the general has to be killed.
Good luck, volunteer.