TITLE Screen

When the game launches, the TITLE Screen appears. If save data exists, the latest save slot is automatically loaded.

Menu options:

CAMPAIGN: Start CAMPAIGN Mode

SURVIVAL: Start SURVIVAL Mode

DATA: Access data screen (shows current save slot)

SETTINGS: Open settings

CONTROLS: Configure controls

QUIT: Exit game

Screen Map & Shortcut Keys Screen

Pressing F4 in most screens displays a screen transition map and shortcut key guide.

Highlights current screen in green

Shows shortcut key descriptions

Allows quick return to previous screen by pressing F4 again.

Shortcut keys include:

Toggle GUI elements (Master, Status, and Radar)

Transition to Screen Map & Shortcut Keys

Switching full screen/windowed mode

Toggle FPS display

STAGE Screen (CAMPAIGN Mode)

Core gameplay screen, accessed by:

1. Select CAMPAIGN from TITLE

2. Choose NEW GAME or CONTINUE

3. Exit dock in DOCK screen

4. Select SORTIE in BASE/TP screen

Returning to BASE/TP Screen and Mission Objectives:

To return to the BASE/TP screen, approach and contact the original launching ship or base. When near an ally that allows entry,  "CLEARED TO LAND (or DOCK)" message appears. Some friendly bases and ships offer similar menu options to your original launching base or transport, including DOCK, TRADE, and SUPPLY.

Stage Completion:

If you contact these locations after meeting the stage's completion conditions (with a warning message displayed at the bottom of the screen), the stage will be immediately cleared, transitioning to the RESULT screen.

Mission Objectives:

Stage clear and fail conditions can be checked by selecting OBJECTIVES in the BASE/TP or PAUSE screens. Common mission parameters include:

Minimizing damage to allied bases and ships

Minimizing damage to "GATE" facilities

Destroying enemies

When specific targets exist, special attention must be paid to those objectives.

Target Markers:

The game uses a TARGET (TGT) marker system to highlight key objectives:

Enemy attack targets: Red TGT marker

Friendly defense targets: Green TGT marker

GATE facilities (when present): Always a green TGT marker (note: the GATE itself is not green)

These markers help players quickly identify critical mission targets and focus their efforts accordingly.

Key screen elements:

CREDITS: Current money

REWARDS: Mission rewards (added upon stage completion)

STAGE: Current stage number

ENERGY: Remaining ship energy

SHIELD: Remaining shield

WEAPONS: Weapons information. Whether it is displayed or not depends on the type of weapon.

RADAR: Detailed map with color-coded markers. The radar magnification varies depending on the type or availability of radar equipment.

Radar markers indicate:

White dot in the center of the radar: Player ship

Bright blue dot: GATE facilities  (when present)

Large green dots: Friendly targets (most important) / Possible landing sites/ships include

Small brighter green dots: Other friendly large units / Possible landing sites/ships include

Small darker green dots: Friendly small units 

Large red dots: Enemy targets (most important)

Small brighter red dots: Other enemy large units 

Small darker red dots: Enemy small units

Blinking dots: Damaged units

Yellow lines: Border line of the operational area

The target markers of the enemy:

1. Red filled triangle marker: Indicates the direction of an enemy that is at least a certain distance away from the stage's destruction target (or at least a part of the target). The marker will disappear when you get close to the enemy.

2. Red outlined triangle marker: Indicates the direction of a major enemy that is not a direct target. Even though it is not a direct target, it may be necessary to destroy it to maintain a certain destruction rate. The marker will disappear when you get close to the enemy.

The target markers of the ally:

1. Green filled triangle marker: Indicates the direction of an ally that is at least a certain distance away from the stage's defense target (or at least a part of the target). The marker will disappear when you get close to the ally. This marker is often lit up when an ally has taken a certain amount of damage from enemy attacks. However, there are also some defense targets that are lit up from the start in certain stages.

2. The message requesting defense/support from the ally often appears together with the marker 1. This indicates a request for the ally to provide defense or support.

PAUSE Screen (CAMPAIGN Mode)

Menu options:

RESUME: Return to STAGE screen

OBJECTIVES: View current mission objectives

SETTINGS: Access game settings

CONTROLS: Configure controls

QUIT GAME: Return to TITLE Screen

QUIT APP: Immediately close application

RESULT Screen (CAMPAIGN Mode)

The RESULT screen appears after completing stage objectives and making contact with either a friendly base or transport ship. 

Rewards are collected and loans are processed on this screen. If there is no remaining debt, you can proceed to the next stage. If there is debt, interest will be added to the remaining balance, and you will remain at the current stage.

Debt settlement can only be processed at the CAMPAIGN mode's RESULT screen, so you must pass through this screen to advance to the next stage. You can proceed once you earn enough credits to reduce your debt to zero. If you have no debt to begin with, you can automatically advance to the next stage after the RESULT screen appears.

To earn credits, you can:

Replay the current stage

Use STAGE SELECT to replay previously completed stages

Play SURVIVAL mode

Don't forget to save your data after increasing your credits.

After this screen, you will transition to the DOCK screen regardless of whether you advance to the next stage. It is recommended to go to the DATA screen afterward to save your progress.

Settlement Process Items:

DESTRUCTION REWARD: Total accumulated rewards from playing the stage (matches "REWARD" shown on the right)

MISSION INCENTIVE: Fixed reward amount specified for each stage

SPECIAL BONUS: Additional rewards for meeting specific conditions beyond clear requirements

DEBT: Player's current loan amount

INTEREST: If DEBT remains after settlement, interest is calculated as a fixed percentage

CREDITS: Final balance after all settlements (will be zero if debt remains)

Note: While SURVIVAL mode has a similar RESULT screen, debt settlement is not processed there. Although you can earn credits in SURVIVAL mode, debt repayment can only be processed in CAMPAIGN mode's RESULT screen.

DATA Screen

Menu Options:

SAVE: Saves current game progress (only available during gameplay, not from TITLE screen)

LOAD: Loads data from any slot

COPY: Select this to copy data from one slot to another (must be followed by PASTE)

PASTE: Available after COPY, completes the data duplication process

DELETE: Removes data from selected slot

BACKUP: Creates a local backup copy of the save data file (.dat file)

TITLE: Returns to TITLE screen (appears when accessed from TITLE)

BACK: Returns to previous screen (appears when accessed from DOCK or after SURVIVAL mode)

Unavailable options are disabled and cannot be selected.

DATA > SAVE Screen

List Display Items:

NO.: Save slot number

DATETIME: Last save date/time for that slot

CR (CURRENT DATA SLOT IN USE): Asterisk marks currently used slot

LA (LATEST DATE): Asterisk marks latest saved slot

Ten save slots are available. Choose any slot to save, but note that selecting an occupied slot will overwrite existing data.

DATA > LOAD

Select the one you want to load from the slots that already have data.

SETTINGS Screen

Setting Options:

FULLSCREEN: Toggle fullscreen mode (Note: ALT+ENTER shortcut works independently)

SCREEN SCALE: Window size multiplier (affects window mode only/to take effect, the application must be restarted)

BGM VOLUME: Background music volume (please mind your health with high volumes)

SFX: Toggle sound effects (volume adjustable through Windows mixer)

ALERT SFX: Toggle warning sounds for area violations and support requests

BGM FADEOUT: Adjust BGM transition fade-out time

STATUS INDICATION: Toggle all status panels (shares setting with F1 key)

SHAKING CAMERA: Adjust or disable screen shake when taking damage

CAMERA POS. CORRECTION: Adjust ship position relative to screen center (recommended: 0 px)

TMP MESSAGE DISPLAY TIME: Set duration for temporary messages

MYSHIP DIRECTION INDICATOR: Toggle input direction cursor (TYPE 1 control only)

ENEMIES DIRECTION INDICATOR: Toggle enemy target markers

DIRECTION CURSOR COLOR: Choose color schemes from bright or dark 

DEADZONE: Adjust analog stick dead zone

SHIELD-DAMAGED EFFECT: Choose shield damage visual effect type

RADAR SWITCHING METHOD: Choose cycling from ROTATION or PING-PONG

DEFAULT: Reset all setting items to their default settings

CONTROLS Screen

Control Settings:

KB: Keyboard

GP: Gamepad

FIRE1-FIRE4: Attack buttons (separate weapons in CAMPAIGN, same function in SURVIVAL)

BOOST: Hold to increase speed (subject to ship limits)

BRAKE: Hold to decrease speed (subject to ship limits)

PAUSE: Access PAUSE screen

STAT: Toggle information panel display

RADAR: Toggle radar magnification and display

DIRECTIONAL CONTROL: Choose control schemes from TYPE 1 or TYPE 2

DEFAULT: Reset all setting items to their default settings

CAMPAIGN Screen

Menu options:

CONTINUE: Resume game from saved data if at least one save file exists

REFUND ALL & CONTINUE: Sell all ships and equipment to return to initial state. Money and debts are immediately settled. Game progress remains intact

NEW GAME: Start a new game. Difficulty can be selected but cannot be changed during the campaign

STAGE SELECT: Available after clearing and saving the first mission. Allows replaying cleared missions at any difficulty

TITLE: Return to title screen

CAMPAIGN > REFUND

When choosing REFUND, a text log file is generated showing the settlement details. The file location is displayed in the message area. 

The process can be canceled by selecting "QUIT GAME" and returning to the TITLE screen before saving on the DOCK.

Note that, you can rewind the state if you don't save the data anyway.

CAMPAIGN > STAGE SELECT

Allows replaying cleared missions from the campaign mode. Players can select difficulty, round, and stage numbers within their progression. Available difficulties range from "NORMAL" to "HELL". Rewards and equipment obtained can be kept if the data is saved.

DOCK Screen

The DOCK screen appears after selecting CONTINUE, NEW GAME, or a stage from STAGE SELECT. 

Menu options:

EXIT DOCK: Move to BASE/TP screen

SELECT SHIP: Switch ships

CUSTOMIZE: Modify ship equipment

SETTINGS: Access game settings

CONTROLS: Adjust control settings

DATA: Save game data

QUIT GAME: Exit to CAMPAIGN screen (save manually before quitting)

DOCK > SELECT DOCK

Players can own up to 10 docks (starting with 3)

Docks can be purchased but not sold

Must maintain at least one ship at all times

Ships can be swapped between docks

DOCK > CUSTOMISE

Equipment categories include:

WEAPON: Armaments used to attack the enemy

RC UNIT: Remote control units

POWER-UP MODULE: Enhance or add various types of your ship's performance

SUB THRUSTER: Sub-thruster that increase the ship's speed

SUB RCS: Sub equipment for the Reaction Control System (RCS).

RADAR: Radar equipment.

EXTRA E-SHIELD: Shield expansion unit.

EXTERNAL ARMOR: Equipment that improves the strength of your ship.

RENAME SHIP NAME: Set the name of your ship.

DOCK > CUSTOMISE > WEAPON

List display items:

HARDPOINT: Weapon mounting locations

AMMO/MAX: Current/maximum ammunition

KEY: Firing button assignment (FIRE1-4 or AUTO FIRE/Settings are maintained individually for each ship)

REPLACEMENT: Indicates if weapon can be replaced

DOCK > CUSTOMISE > WEAPON > SELECT (Choose weapons)

If you choose a unarmed HARDPOINT, you can select weapons to mount on the hardpoint. Depending on the type, you can also set the number of ammo.

Weapons must be purchased from the TRADE screen before mounting.

DOCK > CUSTOMISE > WEAPON > SETTINGS (Weapons settings)

Weapons can be:

Mounted/unmounted (with some exceptions)

Adjusted for angle

Assigned to different firing buttons

Equipped with varying amounts of ammunition

Some weapons have unlimited ammo or use shield energy

Settings can only be changed while in the DOCK menu. Each ship maintains its own weapon configurations.

DOCK > CUSTOMISE > RC UNIT

RC UNIT (Remote Control Units) can be customized with the following options:

Multiple units can be equipped depending on the ship

Each unit can be assigned to FIRE1-4 or AUTO FIRE buttons

Settings are saved individually for each ship

DOCK > CUSTOMISE > RC UNIT > SELECT (Choose units)

If you choose a unarmed RC UNIT, you can select units to deploy depending on the ship.

Units must be purchased from the TRADE screen before mounting.

DOCK > CUSTOMISE > RC UNIT > SETTINGS (Units settings)

RC units can be:

Mounted/unmounted (with some exceptions)

Adjusted for angle and deploying position

Assigned to different firing buttons

Unlimited ammo

DOCK > CUSTOMISE > RENAME SHIP NAME

Ships can be renamed with up to 12 characters:

    Supports alphabet, space, and special symbols

    Only useful for distinguishing between multiple same-type ships

    Default name is "NO NAME" except for starting ship

    Purely cosmetic feature

BASE/TP(TRANSPORT) Screen

Accessible from DOCK screen via "EXIT DOCK"

Landing at allied bases or transport ships in-game

Menu options:

SORTIE: Launch/re-launch into mission (to the STAGE screen)

SUPPLY: Repair ship and resupply ammunition

TRADE: Buy/sell ships and weapons, purchase docks

GET A LOAN: Borrow credits

DOCK: Return to DOCK screen

OBJECTIVES: View mission objectives

BASE/TP(TRANSPORT) > SUPPLY

    Replenish ENERGY and SHIELD (customizable amounts)

    AMMO resupply (full reload only)

    All supplies require sufficient credits

BASE/TP(TRANSPORT) > GET A LOAN

    Borrow credits as needed

    Loans automatically repaid from mission rewards on the RESULT screen (only in CAMPAIGN mode)

    Interest charged on unpaid balance

    Must clear all debt to progress to next stage

BASE/TP(TRANSPORT) > OBJECTIVES

Displays:

    Current combat situation

    Gate durability percentage

    Allied/enemy unit counts

    Defense/destruction targets

    Mission success/failure conditions

    Can be viewed during missions via PAUSE menu

Status updates pause while docked or in menus. Mission information updates in real-time during gameplay.

TRADE Screen

The TRADE screen is your hub for managing ships and equipment. 

Here you can:

    Buy and sell ships and items

    Purchase dock slots

    Manage your fleet and equipment

Note that, docks can only be bought, not sold.

TRADE > BUY > SHIPS

    Ships must be purchased one at a time

    Each ship requires an empty dock slot

    You must select which dock to store the ship in

    Dock prices increase with each purchase

TRADE > BUY > ITEMS

    Cannot sell the ship you're currently using

    Must maintain ownership of at least one ship

    Sold ships free up their dock slot

List display items:

TYPE: Item Categories

ITEM: Item names

CREDIT: Item unit price

OWN: The number of items you have (excluding equipped) 

Item Categories

WPN: Weapons

RCU: Remote Control Units

POW: Power Units

THR: Sub-thrusters

RCS: Reaction Control Systems

RDR: Radar

SLD: Shield Unit

EAM: External Armor

Special Weapon Types:

Unlimited Ammo

    Marked as "NO LIMIT"

    No reload required

Charge Weapons

    Marked as "CHARGE TYPE"

    Cannot be used with "AUTO FIRE"

    Requires charge-up time

Shield-Energy Weapons

    Marked as "CONSUME SHIELD-ENGY"

    Uses shield energy to fire

    Unusable when shield energy is too low

TRADE > BUY > DOCKS

TRADE > SELL > SHIPS

TRADE > SELL > EQUIPPED