User Guide

WELCOME TO ALPHA CENTAURI

CHAPTER 2

COMMLINK

Although it may take awhile to find them, eventually you’ll need to commu-

nicate with other faction leaders. The commlink system is your means of com-

munication and your tool for trade and diplomacy.

The Commlink button is located on the right edge of your screen.

L on this tab or press F12 to open the Commlink menu which displays the

names of each of the opposing faction leaders along with your current diplo-

matic status with that faction (Vendetta, Truce, Treaty, Pact; see Diplomatic

Relations, p. 129). L on a name to contact that leader (see Diplomatic

Contact, p. 127).

A final option,

COUNCIL, cannot be used until you have the commlink frequen-

cies for all other leaders. It allows you to convene the Planetary Council. (See

Planetary Council, p. 132.)

TURN COMPLETE

This button, just below the Commlink tab, allows you to disregard any remain-

ing actions and end the turn (if you have actions left in the turn, you are

prompted to confirm your choice). This button flashes when all your units

have received orders for the current turn.