Star Trek Armada II - GAMING

Armada II Manual 10/19/01 10:22 AM Page 82MAP OBJECTSMAP OBJECTSPlanet Class Metal Content Max. Civilian Pop.Class J High —Class H High SparseClass D Medium High —Class M Medium HeavyClass L Low MediumClass K Low LightThe gravitational well of a planet prevents ships from traveling in warp speedwithin a specified radius around the planet—providing a natural defense for abase built nearby, as enemies won’t be able to warp directly into your base.Note: Gravitational wells show up as purple, circular fields on the mini map.NEBULAEThese gaseous areas of space may be used for strategic purposes—depending onthe type of nebula. There are six types of nebulae, each of which affect shipsdifferently. Each type may be identified by its color or visual effect.The six nebula types are:Metreon Nebula (red)These dangerous nebulae shoot out volatile electriccurrents and slow the movement of ships. The reddishmetreon break down ships’ shields at a steady rate, thenbegin damaging systems when shields are down.Radioactive Nebula (yellow)Any starship captain knows to steer clear of theyellowish radioactive nebulae. These nebulae will killoff the crew at a steady rate, regardless of ship status.Metaphasic Nebula (green)Entrance into a metaphasic nebula will remove some of thenegative effects that an enemy’s special weapon may havecaused to a ship. The metaphasic nebula’s healing propertiesalso increase shield recharge rate.Cerulean Nebula (blue)Shields do not work in cerulean nebulae, and allweapons, special or otherwise, are non-functional.Cloaking is also disabled within the confines of acerulean nebula.Mutara Nebula (purple)The mutara nebula, recognizable by its purplish, silverhue and sparking electricity, slows down any ship withinit. The mutara nebula also disables shields, sensors, andprevents warp.Latinum Nebula (yellow/greenish}These nebulae are the only raw source of latinum inthe galaxy. As the latinum is mined from a latinumnebula, it changes color or shrinks to show the latinumdisappearing.Tachyon Nebula (multicolor)These nebulae have a high concentration of tachyonparticles, but otherwise have no positive or negativeeffects.Asteroid BeltsClusters of rocks of various sizes that prevent themovement of ships.Black HolesGravity wells that will damage engines and pull indisabled ships. Once engines are disabled or the shipbecomes derelict, the wells will destroy the vessel.82 83