Exodus is a simulation featuring the conquest and colonization of a galaxy while playing versus 14 intelligent opponents of different races. The player has to conquer planets, build them up, defend them against other lords, and make trading or war alliances. Further, the player has to build a fleet and defend it against space pirates. Skillful officers in the command staff will help to execute all tasks correctly. Ones own people have to be treated well, otherwise they might start a revolution. Inventions are necessary to improve the living standard and the security of the people and the Empire. Furthermore, the secret service can sabotage the enemies in a variety of ways. (Spies must not be discovered, of course...) The game's aim is to fulfil a certain mission to satisfy the Space Guild and become the Guild Master - which means to be the acknowledged leader of the galaxy. At the beginning of the game, the player may choose his own objectives: he can either try to earn a certain monthly amount of money, or he can build a great civilization, or conquer the galaxy and defeat all other lords. Different levels of difficulty are also available. The game can be played with up to five human players. During the turn of one player, the other players are acting as 'automatic' players, i.e. the decisions of an empire are made by the computer officers of that player. 14 intelligent computer players out of 4 different races Depending on the player's choice 15 to 40 stars with 5 planets max, allowing a maximum of 200 colonizable worlds that are uniquely created for every game (including structure of surface) Up to 5 human players Interactive music Many Megabytes of graphics and animations High complexity Many different aims allow completely different games Every game differs totally from the previous game Needs an Archimedes or RiscPC with at least 3 MB RAM and a hard disc Detailed manual Requires RISC OS 3.1 and above, StrongARM compatible. Hardware needed: Acorn Computer with RISC OS 3.x: A4xx, A3020, A4000, A5000, RiscPC600, RiscPC700, StrongARM-RiscPC Processor recommended: ARM 3 upwards (ARM 250 is sufficient) Memory: Needs a machine with at least 3 MB RAM. Harddisc: Needs approx. 10 MB Screen mode: 320x256 "letterbox" (Mode definition files for anti-letterbox effect supplied with game) Programming languages: Assembler (time critical routines), BASIC (Computer intelligence, some screen display), C++ (WIMP stuff; some Toolbox RMs supplied with game) Music: Digital Symphony tracks, 8 bit quality Special features: Uses Background Blending with RISC OS 3.7 or higher Package contains: Three 1.6 MB discs; 800k discs available on request, comprehensive manual consisting of two parts (control and background information), quick start card, troubleshooting and FAQ.

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