You are a computer specialist who arrives with the latest shipment of
off-world workers imported by the Tzorgs. Having the advantage of no prior
police record, you are free to roam the central city, gathering information
and items with the help of the underground. You must find a way into the
Tzorg Authority Complex, reach the main control console, and end the robot
rule. If you can accomplish your mission, Nova Athens will be free, and the
citizens will walk the streets without fear.

CHARACTER CREATION

When you create your character, you are given 99 points to distribute
among four attributes: Energy, Agility, Intelligence, and Affinity. These
stats can be raised in various ways as the game progresses, but a good
initial mix is important to surviving the first parts of the game. I
suggest allocating 30-35 points each to energy and agility, and dividing
the remainder equally between intelligence and affinity.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All your stats temporarily decrease when you're hit by robot forces. Your
energy will also dip when running, climbing ladders, pushing objects, or
breaking doors open. The doors marked with a "!" will sap 20 points of
energy, while the ones marked with red tags require 30-50 points. Later,
doors can be opened with the proper Passcard, or just blown open with the
plasma rifle.

If your energy drops below about 5 for whatever reason, you will pass out
and awaken in the Social Rehabilitation Center with all your possessions
confiscated. If you pass out with no contraband and sufficient funds,
you'll be taken to Metropolis hospital, instead, and charged a fee. Being
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