Damocles: Mercenary II

DAMOCLES - (DA'MOCLÉS) - n. Sword of - Imminent danger. Visiting Dionysius, King of Syracuse, Damocles expressed his admiration of what he imagined to be a most gratifying experience, the ruling of a kingdom. Dionysius was later to provide a powerful demonstration of his own view of the reality of kingship. Whilst seated at a feast, Damocles discovered that a sword had been suspended directly over his head. It was held only by a single human hair.

Eris is the fifth planet in the Gamma solar system of nine planets and their nineteen moons around the star Dialis. The comet, Damocles, in its present trajectory will collide with Eris in just a few hours.

Damocles is author Paul Woakes sequel to his world-wide hit Mercenary. His creation this time: a complete solar system. Fly among the planets and moons. Land and explore the bases, towns and cities. Go into buildings and find the objects and clues that will lead you through to a number of solutions to this gripping challenge.

You are not alone in this task. Benson, your 9th generation PC, is your guide and mentor whose wry humour punctuates countless hours of absorbing play. The game-save facility is invaluable in your battle against the relentless decay of real time. It's almost inevitable that you will view the spectacular consequences of failure. But, what immense satisfaction awaits in your success.

With brilliant programming, using fast solid 3-dimensional graphics, Paul Woakes has pushed forward the frontiers of technical achievement once more. Your 'first-person' view throughout this massive playfield, crammed with intricate detail, affords a unique experience. And the master of 'real environment' adds the thrill of 'real-time' to the dramatic scenario of this truly interactive game.

Damocles offers you an artificial universe within your computer. With so many features to discover, you'll return time and time again.

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Back cover - Atari ST