User Guide

WORLD VIEW

The World View map is in the

lower right corner of your

screen. It displays the world as

it is currently known to your

faction.

There are two options for view-

ing your World View map,

selected via the buttons

beneath the map:

• World Map (default view). Displays the outline of the land areas and all

known cities by the color of their faction. Double-L an area in the World

Map to zoom to the Detail Map (see below).

• Detail Map. Displays a close-up of the terrain, so you can keep your eye on

potential trouble spots. Double-L an area in the Detail Map to take you

back to the World Map (see above).

You can scroll around either view—L on any terrain on the map. The map re-

centers where you clicked. : on the World View in either mode to bring up a

menu of options for changing the view.

YEAR/ENERGY

At the bottom of the World View is a readout line showing the current year

and your faction’s current energy reserves (see Base Management: The

Essentials, p. 58).

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