TOTAL ANNIHILATION: THE CORE CONTINGENCY
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CONTENTS:
	System Requirements
	Installation
	New Units & Build Hierarchy
	New Maps & Worlds
	New Features
	Technical Support
	TAE
	Contacting Cavedog Entertainment
	Credits



**SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS**
Total Annihilation: The Core Contingency (TACC) requires the full version of Total 
Annihilation as well as the following hardware specifications:

	Windows 95
	Pentium 100mHz/133 MHz recommended
	32MB RAM
	4x CD-ROM
	Sound Blaster compatible audio system
	VGA 256 color or better
	Mouse



**INSTALLATION**
In order to play any component of TACC you must install that component onto your 
computer.  TACC will not read information directly from the CD-ROM.  For example, 
if you want to use a multiplayer map included on the TACC disc, you must first 
install the TACC multi-player map data to your hard drive.

To install TACC, insert the disc into your CD-ROM drive.  Make sure the full 
version of Total Annihilation is already installed on your machine.  The TACC 
installation will not continue until the full version of the game is installed.  
If Autoplay is enabled an installation screen will appear a few moments after 
inserting the disc.  Follow the directions as prompted by the install program.  
The installer will automatically find the appropriate Total Annihilation 
directory so there is no need to specify a path.  

If Autoplay is disabled, use Windows Explorer or the My Computer icon to locate 
the installation executable, called Setup.exe, on your CD-ROM drive.  Double-clicking 
Setup.exe will launch the install program.

Once installed you can start the game as usual, click SINGLE and then click 
CAMPAIGN.  'The Core Contingency' will be added to your list of available 
campaigns.  New maps will be listed alphabetically in the SELECT MAP dialog 
box in both Skirmish and Multiplayer.  Additionally, an icon will be added to 
the Start menu in the Total Annihilation directory allowing you to uninstall 
TACC.



**NEW UNITS**
(DL) = previously available as a download unit

ARM UNITS
ARM KBOTS:
Decoy Commander
This Tech Level 2 Kbot is an intimidating sight as it saunters into your opponent's 
base.  The Decoy is armed with a laser instead of a disintegrator gun and has a 
low power nanolathe.

Infiltrator
The Infiltrator is the ideal Kbot for all of your spying needs.  It is unarmed 
but has cloaking capabilities.

Marky (DL)
The Arm's radar technology gains mobility with this Tech Level 2 Kbot.

Maverick
The Maverick carries two cannons, one holstered on each leg for quick-draw combat.

Pelican
The amphibious Pelican takes Kbot maneuverability to a new level.  The Pelican can 
fire its laser and anti-air rockets as it skims across the water's surface.

Warrior (DL)
A rugged medium infantry Kbot with both an EMG gun and a cannon.


ARM VEHICLES:
Penetrator (DL)
The Annihilator cannon mounted on a maneuverable tank.

Podger
This mine laying vehicle can change the way you defend your base.  It builds any of 
the six following mines which vary in damage and detonation range:
	Tiny - low damage, medium range
	Area Mine  - low damage, large range
	Focused Mine - medium damage, small range
	HE Mine - medium damage, large range
	Precision Mine - high damage, small range 
	Nuclear Mine - nuclear explosive


ARM SHIPS:
Advanced Construction Sub
The sub builds Tech Level 3 structures and units specific to its naval environment.  
These include the Seaplane Platform and the Underwater Fusion Plant.

Archer
The Archer is designed to take out enemy aircraft with its deck-mounted Flakker and 
anti-air missiles.

Fibber
Camouflage your naval base with this sonar-jamming submarine.  Perfect on patrols 
or as an escort for your attacking fleet.


ARM AIRCRAFT:
Eagle (DL)
Medium-range radar takes flight with this Tech Level 2 aircraft.

Seahawk
When stationary sonar look-outs aren't enough, this sonar plane increases the 
scope of your enemy detection capabilities.


ARM HOVERCRAFT:
Anaconda
Tank combat is no longer confined to the ground.  This hovertank can travel 
over most terrain to inflict damage with its light gauss cannon.

Bear 
This transport can carry up to 6 units over land and sea.

Construction Hovercraft
Builds Level 1 and 2 fortifications and the Hovercraft Platform.

Skimmer
A quick and responsive hovercraft best used for scouting out unfamiliar terrain.  
It is armed with a light laser.

Swatter 
Keep attacking aircraft away from your base with the Swatter, a missile-wielding, 
anti-air hovercraft.

Wombat
This rocket-launching hovercraft can attack enemies from a distance with its 
heavy rockets.


ARM SEAPLANES:
Albatross
Based in the water, this torpedo seaplane can land beneath the waves when it isn't 
wreaking havoc on your enemy.

Construction Seaplane
Builds Tech Level 1 and 2 units including the Hovercraft Platform.

Tornado
This sea-based unit is an effective attacker in a dogfight.


ARM FORTIFICATIONS:
Advanced Torpedo Launcher
This marine defense has increased firing range and detection radius.

Defender NS (DL)
The marine version of the land-based missile tower.  A superior defense against 
aircraft.

Flakker (DL)
Designed to take down aircraft individually or in large, attacking groups.

Floating Dragon's Teeth
These naval series perimeter fortifications limit the enemy's access to your 
sea base.

Fortification Wall (DL)
A Tech Level 2 version of Dragon's Teeth.  The Fortification Wall adds height to 
protect against projectile fire.

Stingray (DL)
A floating heavy laser tower effective against attacking fleets.

Vulcan
This rapid fire plasma cannon can destroy a base in seconds but it requires massive 
amounts of energy both to build and feed its firepower.


ARM CONSTRUCTION BUILDINGS:
Hovercraft Platform
Built by land-based Tech Level 2 construction units, this factory can make variety 
of hover units.

Seaplane Platform
Only the Advanced Construction Sub can build this marine factory.  Seaplane units 
built by the platform can land in the water when not engaged.  The Seaplane 
Platform also builds some standard aircraft.


ARM OTHER BUILDINGS:
Advanced Sonar Station
A step up from the regular Sonar Station, this advanced model nearly doubles 
your sonar coverage.

Targeting Facility
When activated, the Targeting Facility works in conjunction with your radar and 
allows units to automatically target and attack any enemy within radar sight and 
weapon range.

Underwater Energy Storage
A water-tight means to increase your energy storage capacity.

Underwater Fusion Plant
Generate energy from beneath the ocean.  This unit can only be built by the 
Advanced Construction Sub.

Underwater Metal Extractor
Extracts metal from underwater deposits.

Underwater Metal Storage
Increases metal storage capacity on worlds where land is scarce.

Metal Maker NS (DL)
A floating version of the land-based unit that uses stored energy and converts 
it into metal.

Cloakable Fusion Plant (DL)
This advanced energy source uses some of its production to hide from your enemy.  
Cloaking abilities can be turned on and off.

Moho Metal Maker (DL)
This energy-to-metal converter works best when fueled by a fusion plant.



CORE UNITS
CORE KBOTS:
Decoy Commander
The Decoy version of the Commander has nanolathing assist capabilities and can 
distract your opponent away from your base.  It is armed with a light laser.

Dominator (DL)
A Tech Level 2 Kbot equipped with two rocket launchers with a wide blast radius.

Freaker
Known for its speed and evasive response, the Freaker is an asset for quick 
attacks against the enemy.

Gimp
An amphibious Kbot that walks beneath the water.  Effectual in surprise land attacks.

Krogoth
This specialized experimental Kbot was created by the Core in an effort to finally 
obliterate the Arm.  Krogoth is heavily armored and wields a variety of weapons 
designed to take out a Commander in a few easy shots.  A special Krogoth Gantry 
is required to build this Kbot.

Parasite
A cloaking, unarmed intelligence operative - send this spy Kbot out on scouting 
missions into enemy territory.

Sumo (DL)
The slow and steady Sumo fires two heavy lasers from the protection of its heavy armor.

Voyeur (DL)
Although it has no weaponry, the Voyeur's mobile radar capabilities make it an 
essential member of the Core land army.


CORE VEHICLES:
Leveler (DL)
Let the Leveler's heavy cannon take care of an onslaught of enemy ground troops in 
just a few shots.  This riot tank is excellent at dispersing crowds.

Spoiler
The Core's mine laying vehicle has the capability of building the following 
explosive charges varying in damage and detonation range:
	M-104 - low damage, medium range
	M-209 - low damage, large range
	M-303 - medium damage, medium range
	M-420 - high damage, medium range
	M-515 - high damage, large range 
	M-610 - nuclear mine


CORE SHIPS:
Advanced Construction Sub
This Tech Level 2 construction submarine builds Level 3 units specific to its 
marine environment.  It is the only unit that can build the Seaplane Platform 
and the Underwater Fusion Plant.

Phantom (DL)
This radar-jamming ship can patrol your water base and hide it from enemy detection.

Shredder
A Tech Level 2 anti-air ship whose Flakker keeps attacking squadrons at bay.


CORE AIRCRAFT:
Hunter
Mobilize your sonar coverage with this airborne sonar plane.  The Hunter is unarmed.

Vulture
Although it carries no weapons, this radar plane is quick and maneuverable.


CORE HOVERCRAFT:
Construction Hovercraft
A Tech Level 1 construction unit built by the Hovercraft Platform.  The 
Construction Hovercraft can build Level 2 units and weaponry.

Nixer
Launch rockets while skimming across the land or sea with this Tech Level 2 
hovertank.

Scrubber
The Scrubber easily navigates many types of terrain to scout out the enemy's 
territory.

Slinger
While hovering over the water or rocky turf, the Slinger's anti-air missiles 
keep attacking aircraft at a distance.

Snapper
This medium-sized hovertank and its plasma cannon are a menace to attacking 
enemy units.

Turtle
Move all kinds of units over the terrain in the Turtle hovercraft transport.  
The Turtle is unarmed and can carry 8 units.


CORE SEAPLANES:
Construction Seaplane
A construction aircraft that can build Tech Level 2 units and then land under 
the water when it's not working.

Typhoon
The Typhoon's torpedo rockets are especially useful against invading sea units.

Voodoo
This seaplane fighter, rigged with air to air missiles, is a worthy unit in combat.


CORE FORTIFICATIONS:
Advanced Torpedo Launcher
The advanced version of the torpedo launcher increases both your range of vision 
and damage.

Buzzsaw
Its long range and rapid fire capabilities make this unit a devastating spectacle 
to your opponent.  But as the Buzzsaw's destructive abilities are expensive; 
it's a good idea to have a team of fusion plants providing this plasma cannon 
with power.

Cobra (DL)
An anti-air flak gun that shoots artillery shells at high speeds.  It is most 
damaging against groups of aircraft.

Floating Dragon's Teeth
A perimeter defense for the high seas.

Stinger (DL)
A rotating turret missile tower that floats.

Thunderbolt (DL)
Although vulnerable to submarine torpedoes, this floating version of the 
Core's heavy laser tower easily destroys attacking ships and nearby enemy land 
units.

Toaster (DL)
The Toaster will automatically engage the enemy and then return to its heavily-
armored protective shell underground, strong enough to survive a nuclear attack.

Viper
The Viper has all the power of the Core's laser technology in addition to heavy 
armor when retracted below the ground.


CORE CONSTRUCTION BUILDINGS:
Hovercraft Platform
Land-based construction units can build this hovercraft factory.

Krogoth Gantry
The Gantry is a specialized factory designed by the Core to build only one 
unit, Krogoth.  The Advanced Construction Kbot can construct the Gantry.

Seaplane Platform
The water-based Seaplane Platform can only be built by the Advanced Construction 
Sub.  This factory will manufacture both aircraft and seaplane units.


CORE OTHER BUILDINGS:
Advanced Sonar Station
A Tech Level 3 version of the Sonar Station that increases your coverage 
considerably.  It is built by the Advanced Construction Sub.

Cloakable Fusion Plant
Providing it has enough stored energy, this Tech Level 3 energy source can 
cloak and hide from your enemy.

Floating Metal Maker (DL)
A floating, unarmed unit that converts energy into metal.

Moho Metal Maker
An advanced metal production facility that works best in conjunction with a 
fusion plant.

Targeting Facility
Activating this unit will upgrade the targeting abilities of all of your 
weaponry.  Units will use available radar coverage to automatically seek out 
and fire upon enemy units.

Underwater Energy Storage
A means to increase your energy capacity and store it below the water's surface.

Underwater Fusion Plant
This sub-marine advanced energy producer can only be built by the Advanced 
Construction Sub.

Underwater Metal Extractor
The only way to mine the underwater metal deposits is with this marine extractor.

Underwater Metal Storage
The Underwater Metal Storage is the best way to expand your metal capacity when 
land is at a minimum.


ARM BUILD HIERARCHY

*ARM Commander
Solar Collector		Wind Generator
Energy Storage		Metal Storage
Metal Extractor		Metal Maker
Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant
Aircraft Plant		Shipyard
L.L.T.			Radar Tower
Sonar Station		Tidal Generator
UW Energy Storage	UW Metal Storage
UW Metal Extractor	Floating Metal Maker
Torpedo Launcher

*ARM Construction Kbot					*ARM Construction Vehicle
Solar Collector		Wind Generator			Solar Collector		Wind Generator
Energy Storage		Metal Storage			Energy Storage		Metal Storage
Metal Extractor		Metal Maker			Metal Extractor		Metal Maker
Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant			Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant
Aircraft Plant		Shipyard			Aircraft Plant		Shipyard
L.L.T.			Radar Tower			L.L.T.			Radar Tower
Advanced Kbot Lab	Geothermal Plant		Advanced Vehicle Plant	Geothermal Plant
Sentinel		Defender			Sentinel		Defender
Dragon's Teeth		Guardian			Dragon's Teeth		Guardian
Hovercraft Platform					Hovercraft Platform

*ARM Construction Aircraft				*ARM Construction Ship
Solar Collector		Wind Generator			Advanced Shipyard	Shipyard
Energy Storage		Metal Storage			Tidal Generator		Sonar Station
Metal Extractor		Metal Maker			Torpedo Launcher	L.L.T.
Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant			Defender-NS		UW Energy Storage
Aircraft Plant		Shipyard			Floating Metal Maker	UW Metal Storage
L.L.T.			Radar Tower			Stingray		UW Metal Extractor
Advanced Aircraft Plant	Geothermal Plant		Floating Dragon's Teeth
Sentinel		Defender				
Dragon's Teeth		Guardian				
Hovercraft Platform

*ARM Construction Hovercraft
Solar Collector		Wind Generator
Energy Storage		Metal Storage
Metal Extractor		Metal Maker
Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant
Aircraft Plant		Shipyard
L.L.T.			Radar Tower
Geothermal Plant
Sentinel		Defender
Dragon's Teeth		Guardian
Sonar Station		Tidal Generator
UW Energy Storage	UW Metal Storage
UW Metal Extractor	Floating Metal Maker
Defender-NS		Floating Dragon's Teeth
Stingray		Torpedo Launcher
Hovercraft Platform

*ARM Kbot Lab						*ARM Vehicle Plant
Construction Kbot	Peewee				Construction Vehicle	Jeffy
Rocko			Hammer				Flash			Stumpy
Jethro							Samson			Podger
Warrior							

*ARM Aircraft Plant					*ARM Shipyard
Construction Aircraft	Peeper				Construction Ship	Skeeter
Freedom Fighter		Thunder				Crusader		Hulk
Atlas							Lurker

*ARM Hovercraft Platform
Construction Hovercraft	Skimmer
Anaconda		Swatter
Wombat			Bear

*ARM Advanced Kbot Lab					*ARM Advanced Vehicle Plant
Adv. Construction Kbot	Zeus				Adv. Constr. Vehicle	Triton
Fido			Invader				Bulldog			Jammer
Eraser			Zipper				Luger			Spider
Maverick						Seer			Merl
Marky							Penetrator
Pelican							Panther
Infiltrator		Decoy Commander			

*ARM Advanced Aircraft Plant				*ARM Advanced Shipyard
Adv. Constr. Aircraft	Brawler				Adv. Construction Sub	Colossus
Phoenix			Lancet				Piranha			Ranger
Hawk							Conqueror		Millenium
Eagle							Escort			Archer
							Fibber			

*ARM Advanced Construction Kbot				*ARM Advanced Construction Vehicle
Kbot Lab		Advanced Radar			Vehicle Plant		Advanced Radar 
Fusion Reactor		Moho Mine			Fusion Reactor		Moho Mine
Big Bertha		Retaliator			Big Bertha		Retaliator
Annihilator		Protector			Annihilator		Protector
Air Repair Pad		Flakker				Air Repair Pad		Flakker
Fortification Wall	Ambusher			Fortification Wall	Ambusher
Cloakable Fusion 	Moho Metal Maker		Cloakable Fusion 	Moho Metal Maker
Targeting Facility	Vulcan				Targeting Facility	Vulcan

*ARM Advanced Construction Aircraft			*ARM Advanced Construction Sub
Aircraft Plant		Advanced Radar			Shipyard		Adv. Sonar Station
Fusion Reactor		Moho Mine			UW Fusion Plant		Adv. Torpedo 
Big Bertha		Retaliator			Seaplane Platform
Annihilator		Protector				
Air Repair Pad		Flakker				
Fortification Wall	Ambusher				
Cloakable Fusion	Moho Metal Maker			
Targeting Facility	Vulcan				

*ARM Seaplane Platform
Construction Seaplane	Seahawk
Freedom Fighter		Tornado
Lancet			Albatross

*ARM Construction Seaplane
Solar Collector		Wind Generator			
Energy Storage		Metal Storage			
Metal Extractor		Metal Maker			
Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant			
Aircraft Plant		Shipyard				
L.L.T.			Radar Tower			
			Geothermal Plant			
Sentinel		Defender				
Dragon's Teeth		Guardian				
Sonar Station		Tidal Generator			
UW Energy Storage	UW Metal Storage			
UW Metal Extractor	Floating Metal Maker			
Defender-NS		Floating Dragon's Teeth		
Stingray		Torpedo Launcher			
Hovercraft Platform


CORE BUILD HIERARCHY

*CORE Commander
Solar Collector		Wind Generator
Energy Storage		Metal Storage
Metal Extractor		Metal Maker
Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant
Aircraft Plant		Shipyard
Light Laser Tower	Radar Tower
Sonar Station		Tidal Generator
UW Energy Storage	UW Metal Storage
UW Metal Extractor	Floating Metal Maker
Torpedo Launcher

*CORE Construction Kbot					*CORE Construction Vehicle
Solar Collector		Wind Generator			Solar Collector		Wind Generator
Energy Storage		Metal Storage			Energy Storage		Metal Storage
Metal Extractor		Metal Maker			Metal Extractor		Metal Maker
Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant			Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant
Aircraft Plant		Shipyard			Aircraft Plant		Shipyard
Light Laser Tower	Radar Tower			Light Laser Tower	Radar Tower
Advanced Kbot Lab	Geothermal Plant		Advanced Vehicle Plant	Geothermal Plant
Gaat Gun		Pulverizer			Gaat Gun		Pulverizer
Dragon's Teeth		Punisher			Dragon's Teeth		Punisher
Hovercraft Platform	Viper				Hovercraft Platform	Viper

*CORE Construction Aircraft				*CORE Construction Ship
Solar Collector		Wind Generator			Advanced Shipyard	Shipyard
Energy Storage		Metal Storage			Tidal Generator		Sonar Station
Metal Extractor		Metal Maker			Torpedo Launcher	Light Laser Tower
Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant			Stinger			UW Energy Storage
Aircraft Plant		Shipyard			Floating Metal Maker	UW Metal Storage
Light Laser Tower	Radar Tower			Thunderbolt		UW Metal Extractor
Advanced Aircraft Plant	Geothermal Plant		Floating Dragon's Teeth
Gaat Gun		Pulverizer				
Dragon's Teeth		Punisher				
Hovercraft Platform	Viper

*CORE Construction Hovercraft
Solar Collector		Wind Generator
Energy Storage		Metal Storage
Metal Extractor		Metal Maker
Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant
			Shipyard
Light Laser Tower	Radar Tower
Adv. Aircraft Plant	Geothermal Plant
Gaat Gun		Pulverizer
Dragon's Teeth		Punisher
Sonar Station		Tidal Generator
UW Energy Storage	UW Metal Storage
UW Metal Extractor	Floating Metal Maker
Stinger			Floating Dragon's Teeth
Thunderbolt		Torpedo Launcher
Hovercraft Platform	Viper

*CORE Kbot Lab						*CORE Vehicle Plant
Construction Kbot	A.K.				Construction Vehicle	Weasel
Storm			Thud				Instigator		Raider
Crasher							Slasher			Spoiler
							Leveler

*CORE Aircraft Plant					*CORE Shipyard
Construction Aircraft	Fink				Construction Ship	Searcher
Avenger			Shadow				Enforcer		Envoy
Valkyrie						Snake

*CORE Hovercraft Platform
Construction Hovercraft	Scrubber
Snapper			Slinger
Nixer			Turtle

*CORE Advanced Kbot Lab					*CORE Advanced Vehicle Plant
Adv. Construction Kbot	Pyro				Adv. Constr. Vehicle	Crock
The Can			Roach				Reaper			Deleter
Spectre			Freaker				Mobile Artillery	Goliath
Morty			Dominator			Informer		Diplomat
Voyeur			Sumo				
Gimp						
Parasite		Decoy Commander		

*CORE Advanced Aircraft Plant				*CORE Advanced Shipyard
Adv. Constr. Aircraft	Rapier				Adv. Construction Sub	Hive
Hurricane		Titan				Shark			Missile Frigate
Vamp							Executioner		Warlord
Vulture							Phantom			Shredder

*CORE Advanced Construction Kbot			*CORE Advanced Construction Vehicle
Kbot Lab		Advanced Radar			Vehicle Plant		Advanced Radar
Fusion Power Plant	Moho Mine			Fusion Power Plant	Moho Mine
Intimidator		Doomsday Machine		Intimidator		Doomsday Machine
Silencer		Fortitude Defense		Silencer		Fortitude Defense
Air Repair Pad		Cobra				Air Repair Pad		Cobra
Fortification Wall	Toaster				Fortification Wall	Toaster
Cloakable Fusion Plant	Moho Metal Maker		Cloakable Fusion Plant	Moho Metal Maker
Targeting Facility	Buzzsaw				Targeting Facility	Buzzsaw
Krogoth Gantry

*CORE Advanced Construction Aircraft			*CORE Advanced Construction Sub
Aircraft Plant		Advanced Radar			Shipyard		Adv. Sonar Station
Fusion Power Plant	Moho Mine			UW Fusion Plant		Adv. Torpedo 
Intimidator		Doomsday Machine		Seaplane Platform
Silencer		Fortitude Defense			
Air Repair Pad		Cobra				
Fortification Wall	Toaster				
Cloakable Fusion Plant	Moho Metal Maker			
Targeting Facility	Buzzsaw				

*CORE Seaplane Platform					*CORE Krogoth Gantry
Construction Seaplane	Hunter				Krogoth
Avenger			Voodoo
Titan			Typhoon

*CORE Construction Seaplane
Solar Collector		Wind Generator			
Energy Storage		Metal Storage			
Metal Extractor		Metal Maker			
Kbot Lab		Vehicle Plant			
Aircraft Plant		Shipyard				
Light Laser Tower	Radar Tower			
			Geothermal Plant			
Gaat Gun		Pulverizer				
Dragon's Teeth		Punisher				
Sonar Station		Tidal Generator			
UW Energy Storage	UW Metal Storage			
UW Metal Extractor	Floating Metal Maker			
Stinger			Floating Dragon's Teeth		
Thunderbolt		Torpedo Launcher			
Hovercraft Platform	Viper



**NEW MAPS & WORLDS**
The maps included with TACC feature a combination of original Total Annihilation 
environments as well as six new worlds, described in further detail below.  After 
installing TACC, the maps will be integrated alphabetically into the SELECT MAP 
dialog box available in Skirmish and Multiplayer.  All maps are designed for both 
single and multiplayer use and vary in size and number of players.

Acid World
The most striking feature of Acid World is its unusual plant life.  The reclaimable, 
energy-rich gasbags are tethered to the ground and float freely in response to 
the world's high winds.  Green oceans and lakes can support sea units but the 
corrosive acid does gradual damage to these units.  The acid does not affect 
hover units which skim lightly above the surface.

Crystal World
An inhospitable world with sharp, jagged terrain, Crystal World offers few reclaimable 
terrain features.  Ground units may find the ground rough and challenging to navigate.  
Although unusual in color, the purple oceans are non-corrosive and can support sea 
bases.

Lusch World
Like the name suggests, Lusch World features a rich, diverse topography.  Energy is 
available from dense forests and plant life.  The terrain varies from swamps to high, 
ragged cliffs and steep mountains.

Slate World
Access to sections of Slate World are limited by impassable clouds which only air 
units can traverse.  There are no plant but metal is readily available from rocks and 
deposits.  Look for the richest metal deposits in crevasses and rock fissures.

Urban World
Remnants of a decimated Arm civilization are visible throughout Urban World.  
Reclamation of these fertile resources becomes the primary means to maintaining a 
metal income here.  Deposits are only to be found in the city parks, which are few.  
Metal deposits are also available underwater in the rivers and lakes.

Water World
A landless world with high, strong tides, Water World is designed for sea battles.  
Metal can be obtained from the rich underwater deposits.  Scattered throughout the 
water are coral reefs.  The reefs are not reclaimable but do affect unit movement.  
Seaplanes can be an effective complement to your water base on this world.



**NEW FEATURES**
TACC includes several new features which have been added to the game.  These are 
described in further detail here.

SHORTCUT KEYS
	CTRL + M	Select all mines
	CTRL + P	Select all aircraft with weapons
	CTRL + R	Select all radar, radar jammers, sonar and sonar jammers
	CTRL + W	Select all mobile units with weapons except Commander

MULTIPLAYER SHARING
Control the resources you share with your teammates and allies using the following 
shortcut commands, listed below.  These commands can be used in multiplayer by hitting 
ENTER to bring up the message bar on the Main Battle Screen and typing in any of the 
following phrases in bold type below:

	+shareenergy		Shares energy
	+sharemetal		Shares metal
	+sharemapping		Shares map information

You can also control the amount of metal and energy shared to your teammates and 
allies by modifying these commands slightly with a numerical value.  X indicates 
the amount of resource left in your reserve.  For example, +sharemetal 5000 will 
assure that you have 5000 metal in your economy at all times. You cannot set the 
amount of resources you share any higher than your current storage capacity.  
Make sure you leave a space between the command and the numerical value.  

	+setshareenergy X	Shares energy while keeping X amount for yourself
	+setsharemetal X	Shares metal while keeping X amount for yourself

SHIFT & CONSTRUCTION UNITS
While placing your cursor over any construction unit and then holding down the SHIFT 
key, square outlines may appear on the map.  Green squares represent the build orders 
for the unit currently selected.  Blue squares represent the build orders for all 
other construction units.  These squares can be used as a guideline when queuing up 
build orders for a construction unit.

SHIFT & CLOAKABLE UNITS
Placing your cursor over a cloaked unit and then holding down the SHIFT key will display 
a white circle.  This circle represents that unit's minimum cloaking radius.  When an 
enemy unit moves into that radius, the cloaked unit becomes visible.

SHIFT & MINES
To view the properties of a mine, hold down SHIFT while your cursor is over the unit.  
The stationary red circle denotes the mine's trigger area.  The animated red circle 
represents its blast radius.  These both vary in range for each mine.

FACTORIES & SQUADS
Select a factory and assign it a squad number.  This can be done by pressing CTRL+1 
through 9.  All units produced by that factory will automatically be assigned to the 
same squad.

KROGOTH MISSION
The Krogoth mission is a special bonus mission designed for advanced players.  It 
is possible to change the difficulty setting to Easy or Medium but this does not 
affect the difficulty of the mission.



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http://www.cavedog.com twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.  Through this 
site you'll have access to our FAQ documents, (Frequently Asked Questions) which 
contain our latest troubleshooting information.  This is available on our web-site 
at http://www.totalannihilation.com.

You'll have access to our FTP (File Transfer Protocol) area where you can download 
patches and new enhancements as soon as they become available, and an e-mail area 
where you can leave us your tech support problems and questions if you do not find 
your answers through the information supplied at the web addresses above.

Help Via Telephone Or Fax In The United States & Canada
For phone assistance, call Cavedog Entertainment's Tech Support at 716-871-4393.  
We have an Interactive Voice Response and Faxback system that is available 
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.  If you should need live support, we 
are available Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM (EST).  Please note that 
live Tech Support may be closed on major holidays.  We ask that you do the following 
when calling: be at your computer; have your system information ready for our 
technicians including system make and model; RAM; video and sound card data and drivers; 
and any screen or error messages you've encountered and where (if not currently 
displayed on your screen).  It will expedite your handling significantly.  You may also 
fax in your Technical Support questions or problems to: (425) 806-0480.

Product Return Procedures In The United States & Canada 
In the event our technicians at 716-871-4393 determine that you will need to forward 
materials directly to us, please include a brief letter explaining what is enclosed 
and why.  Make sure you include the Return Merchandise Authorization Number (RMA#) 
supplied you by the technician and your telephone number in case we need to call you.  
Any materials not containing this RMA# will be returned to you unprocessed.  Your mail 
should be sent to the following address:

Cavedog Entertainment
13110  NE 177th Place
Suite # B101, Box 180
Woodinville, WA  98072-9965
Attn:  Customer Service
RMA#:

Warranty Policy In The United States & Canada 
If our technicians determine that the product storage medium is found to be defective 
within ninety (90) days of original purchase, (unless otherwise provided by applicable 
law), Cavedog Entertainment will replace the item free of charge, to the original 
purchaser, if the item is accompanied by the original dated receipt and packaging.  
If you do not have the original receipt, or if the warranty period has expired, Cavedog 
Entertainment will replace the product storage medium for a nominal fee.

If your product information contains Technical Support phone numbers for Europe, you 
must contact those phone numbers and abide by their warranty policies. 

Technical Support (Europe)
Help Via Telephone In Europe

Technical Assistance: English speaking customers call 01923 209145

Assistance Technique: Remarque: Notre service de soutien technique se trouve en 
Angleterre.  Clients francophones appelez le 00 44 1923 209148

Technischer Kundendienst: Beachten Sie bitte dass sich unser technischer Kundendienst 
in England befindet.  Den deutschsprachigen Kundendienst erreichen Sie unter folgender 
Nummer: 00 44 1923 209151.



**TAE**
The Total Annihilation Map and Mission Editor (TAE) is included with the expansion 
pack as a bonus and is also available for download free of charge from www.cavedog.com.  
If you experience any problems using this product, visit the Technical Support 
section of the website.  A user-supported forum will be available to address any 
problems or concerns you have regarding TAE.  Cavedog Entertainment provides TAE 
"as is" and no warranty or support is included.

TAE is the same tool used by the Cavedog development team to create the missions 
and maps in Total Annihilation and TACC.  TAE must be installed separately from the 
expansion pack.  For a detailed description of TAE's features and functions, please 
refer to the help file included with the editor.  Some basic information about TAE is 
outlined below.

TAE INSTALLATION
To install TAE, use Windows Explorer to locate the installation executable called 
TAEsetup.exe on your TACC CD-ROM, located in the TAE subdirectory.  Double-click 
TAEsetup.exe to install the editor.  Follow the dialog boxes as prompted by the 
install program.  TAE must be installed in the same directory as Total Annihilation.

TAE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
The Total Annihilation Map and Mission Editor requires:
	Windows 95
	Standard Two Button Mouse
	Full version of Total Annihilation

For maps that are 10 by 10 or less:
	Pentium 120
	32 Megs of RAM

For maps that are 20 by 20 or less:
	Pentium 166
	64 Megs of RAM

For maps that are 30 by 30 or less:
	Pentium 200
	64 Megs of RAM

For maps that are 40 by 40 or less:
	Pentium 200
	128 Megs of RAM



**Contacting Cavedog Entertainment**
Ordering Our Products
If you'd like to order our products and merchandise or want to check on a 
previous order, please call our Order Dept at 888-477-9369.  If you're unable 
to dial an 800#, please call 425-867-2597.  You may also fax your order to 
425-489-3446.  Webslingers can order through http://www.cavedog.com.



**Credits**

Project Leader
Chris Taylor

Lead Artist
Clayton Kauzlaric

Co-Project Leader & Mission Designer
Nathan Doster

Associate Producer
Jacob McMahon

Producer
Kellyn Beeck

Executive Producer
Ron Gilbert

Programmers
Bruce Dawson
Bartosz Kijanka
Steve Miale
Rick Saenz
Kevin Smith

Background Artists
John Baron
Kevin Chung
Mike Denlinger
Peter Fries
Jarrett Holderby
Clayton Kauzlaric
Mark West

Unit Artists
Rebecca Coffman
Dan Cole
Clay Corbisier
John Gronquist
Bob Koshi
Steve Thompson

Interface Art
Mark DiGiacomo
Peter Fries

Map Designs
John Baron
Nathan Doster
Clayton Kauzlaric
Garrett Link
Mark West

Unit Designs
Nathan Doster
Jacob McMahon
Chris Taylor

Network Programming
Rick Lambright
Kurt Pfeifer
David Satnik

Total Annihilation Engine
Brian Brown
Bruce Dawson
Bartosz Kijanka
Jason King
Jonathan Mavor
Jeff Petkau
Rick Saenz
Kevin Smith
Chris Taylor

Assistant Producer
Steve Kuo

Production Assistants
Shane Hendrix
Steve Snow

Sound Design
Frank Bry

Musical Composition
Jeremy Soule

Writer
Dave Grossman

Foreign Languages
Ingrid Berendt

Quality Assurance Manager
David Nixon

Quality Assurance Lead
Ruth A. Lopez

Testing
Patty Bradley-Bunn
Kyle Casperson
Kevin Collar
Eric "Frog" Elders
Sharon Evans
Eric Fjellanger
Shannon Hill
Bob Lenth
Brad Lyons
Bryan Macdonald
Emily Mannon
Elizabeth McClean
Brian Moore
Joe Mullenix
Phillip M. Nelson
Randy Ochs
Wade Racine
Theresa Robinson
Caroline Sherley
Matt Skau
Eric Snyder
Casey D. Stein
Jason "Crash" Stiney
TJ Wright


Special Thanks
Shelley Day
Scott Wallin
Joyce McNeil
Zibby Wilder
Frank Rogan
Michael Felicetty
Ralph Giuffre
Monika Hoshide
John Uppendahl
Marci Knutsen
Eric Boston
Patricia Lonergan
Janet Willis
Betsy Warren
Sam Linse
Cullen Hadersberger
Jennifer Martin
Christin Jamieson
and
Krogoth





This program is protected by United States federal and international copyright laws.

All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Copyright 1998 Humongous Entertainment, Inc.
