User Guide

Introduction 2
Game Installation 3
Starting the Game 4
Campaign 6
Management Map 8
Military Management 13
Commercial Management 15
Territories 16
Diplomacy 16
Annexation 18
Land Battles 19
Naval Warfare 22
Quick Game 25
Multiplayer Games 25
Credits 26
Imperial Glory Website 27
Technical Support 28
EPILEPSY WARNING
A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures when exposed
to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds
on a television screen or while playing video games may induce an epileptic seizure
in these individuals. Certain conditions may induce previously undetected epileptic
symptoms even in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you,
or anyone in your family, have an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior
to playing. If you experience any of the following while playing a video game —
dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle twitches, loss of awareness, disorientation,
any involuntary movement, or convulsions — IMMEDIATELY discontinue use
and consult a physician before resuming play.
PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE DURING USE
• This game disc is intended for use exclusively on Windows
®
-based systems
with the minimum configurations specified on the system requirements
of the game purchased.
• Do not sit too close to the screen. Sit a good distance away from the monitor,
as far away as the length of the cable allows.
• Avoid playing if you are tired or have not had much sleep.
• Make sure that the room in which you are playing is well lit.
• Rest for at least 10 to 15 minutes per hour while playing a video game.
HANDLING YOUR GAME DISC
• Avoid bending the disc. Do not touch, smudge or scratch its surface.
• Do not leave the disc in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat.
• Take occasional rest breaks during extended play.
• Always store the disc in its protective case.
ESRB RATING
This product has been rated by the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
For information about the ESRB rating, or to comment about the appropriateness
of the rating, please contact the ESRB at www.esrb.com.
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