User Guide

A Warm and Friendly Letter from Elysia Sybarrite

Dear Boss,

Hello, boss. Since we’re going to be working together so closely, I thought I

would tell you my understanding of the situation up to this point. This will help

us clear up any misunderstandings surrounding your recent change of heart.

The story as I understand it is this: you were an officer of rank in the Syndicate

forces. Given a one-man mission to reconnoiter Harmony for a possible take-

over, you came here and observed us from orbit. Knowing the explosive compo-

sition of Harmony’s surface, you were looking for a means of takeover other

than a space-ground assault. During your flight you apparently had second

thoughts. Though you were not of the highest rank, your knowledge of the

Syndicate’s methods of colonization turned you against them. Harmony is a

peaceful mining community and it must have bothered you to help the Syndicate

usurp the government, as this would have meant killing innocent miners and

their families. When you reached Harmony you defected, joining us.

I received you as the Governor of Harmony, Elysia Sybarrite. Since Harmony

has small talent for war, we decided we wanted you as commander. And since

our last few leaders have met with an unfortunate and untimely demise, we ap-

pointed you to the position of Overlord. You have now been placed in charge of

all operations. You have a cabinet of five: The Heads of Military, Mining, Se-

cret Intelligence, Research, and myself. I take care of everything not encom-

passed by the other departments.

A word of advice: your task is simple to define, but more difficult to do. You

must stop the Syndicate before they capture Harmony and change this galaxy

into a ruthless dictatorship. Though the army is small, our resources are huge

and you have the support of many of the surrounding planets. Be careful, be-

cause you cannot neglect us while battling the Syndicate.

We’re right behind you Boss, Good Luck!

Elysia Sybarrite,

Governor of Harmony