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*Awakenings READ ME File*
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V1.0 11-18-98

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1) Important Notes
2) List of Files
3) Story
4) Timeline
5) Trouble-Shooting
6) URL's For Awakenings
7) Credits
8) Copyright Information

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*1) Important Notes*
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Awakenings contains custom .TBL files.  You will not be allowed to play on PXO while these .TBL's
are installed.  

*By using the Freespace Organiser, you can return to the standard .TBL's by choosing Remove in
the mission pack editor.

*If you installed by the Install Program, go to the Awakenings Program group and choose Uninstall
.TBL's to return to the standard .TBL.

*If you installed manualy, just rename ships.tbl file in the Freespace\Data\tables\ directory to 
another name and change it back to ships .tbl when you want to play Awakenings.

NOTE: Of you changed the ships.tbl to something besides Awake.tbl, you will not be able to use 
the "Install .TBL's" program in the Awakenings Program Group.

In order to run Awakenings, you need to select the "Awakenings Main Campaign" in the Campaign Room.
DO NOT attempt to run the missions from the Tech Room's Mission Simulator.  They will not appear 
until you complete the missions.  (To play missions that you have already accomplished, click the 
Campaign button in the Mission Simulator)

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*2) List of Files*
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awake.fsc - The Campaign File.  Place in \Data\Missions\ directory.
AM*.FSM - Awakenings Mission Files. Numbered 1-12 and 4b. Place in \Data\Missions\ directory.  
awake.tbl - Ships .tbl file.  Place in \Data\Tables\ directory and rename Ships.tbl
Capital01a-05*.pcx - Nameplate for Orions.  Place in \Data\Maps\ directory.  
Capital05*.POF - 3D Model for Orions.  Place in \Data\Models\ directory.
awake.txt - This File.  Read Me for Campaign.  Place \Data\Awake\ directory.
AM*_cb*.wav - Command Breifing Wave File.  Place in \Data\Voice\Briefings\ directory.
AM*_mb*.wav - Mission Briefing Wave File.  Place in \Data\Voice\Briefings\ directory.
AM*_im*.wav - In-Mission Wave File.  Place in \Data\Voice\Special\ directory.
AM*_db*.wav - De-Briefing Wave File. Place in \Data\Voice\Debriefings\ directory.
A*.htm - HTML File.  Place in \Data\Awake\ directory.

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*3) Story*
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Three years have passed since the collapse of the Sol jump nodes. The Galactic Terran Alliance have
just successfully completed their counterstrike against the confused Shivan forces. But now, 
things are going bad for the GTA. Shivan ships are pushing back in to reclaimed systems, in 
higher numbers than during the first months of the Great War. With the Terrans and Vasudans still
recovering from the loss of key bases and ship yards, the Shivans are preparing for the next 
great push over. 

You are one of the many pilots stationed at Galatea Station in the Vasuda system. As a seasoned 
veteran of the 14-year war, you look at your new assignment as one of confusion, as you are now 
sworn to protect the very system you vowed to destroy. Things go slowly on the station. You spend
 most of your time protecting the construction of the Vasuda 5 Shipyards, the largest 
Terran-Vasudan shipyard ever built. From the new shipyards, the T-V alliance plans to take the 
fight to the Shivan homeworld. 

While conducting a routine attack on HOL cruisers near the jump to Antares, a pair of GTD Orion 
class destroyers jump out of the middle of nowhere.  Where did these ships come from?  What happened
to the crew?  What will become of the GTA?  These questions are answered in Awakenings.

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*4) Timeline*
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!WARNING!
This timeline contains a few spoilers that reveal parts of the story of Awakenings.  If you wish 
to view the timeline with out getting the spoilers, go to:

http://www.descent2.com/ahayweh/awake/timeline.htm

Thank you!

04-16-2128: 15th Battlefleet enters Vasuda-Antares jump node.
   1400hrs: Last transmission from 15th battle fleet
??-??-2135: T-V War ends
??-??-2135: The GTA sends out the GTD Calypso and the GTD Tantalus to colonize the Beta Upsilon
            System.  
??-??-2135: Lucifer is Destroyed in Sol jump node
??-??-2135: GTD Intrepid and GTD Minnow launch attacks on key Shivan Strongholds in the 
	    Antares and Vasuda systems and retreat back to Aldebaran.
01-23-2136: Terran scientists theorize that the Lucifer's destruction caused the collapse of the
            Delta Serpentis-Sol jump node.
02-14-2136: A large scale assult from the T-V alliance successfully uproot Shivans from Delta
	    Serpentis, Beta Aquilae, and Antares
02-21-2136: Clever strategy by the GTD Minnow ends up with the Shivan fleet in Vega decimated
03-19-2136: The PVD Hope and the PVD Pinnacle liberate the Vasuda system from the Shivans.	  
04-02-2136: The PVD Hope is destroyed while recapturing Alpha Centari
04-20-2136: The PVD Damascus is launched from the Vasudan ship yard at Aldebaran.
04-24-2136: The PVD Damascus and the GTD Intrepid remove the Shivans from Sirius.
05-12-2136: The PVD Damascus is sabotaged by the Hammer of Light near the Vasuda system
06-19-2136: Ribos and Beta Cygni are freed from Shivan control.
07-21-2136: The Shivans at Betelguese mysteriously dissappear.
08-05-2136: With the Shivans subdued, the "Great Reconstruction" begins
08-12-2136: Plans on the Vasuda 5 Shipyard completed.  Ground breaking occurs the next day.
08-18-2136: Ma'alt Station, to protect the Vasuda 5 Shipyard, is planned.
08-21-2136: Due to a shortage of resources, debris and scraps from left-over ships in the Great
            War, is used to construct Ma'alt Station.  Station is renamed Galatea Station in honor
            of the GTD Galatea.  Much of the station is made from the remains of the Galatea.
09-14-2136: A GTA Academy is established in the Beta Aquilea System.
10-30-2136: GTC Wolf commisioned at Aldebaran Shipyard
12-25-2136: HOL forces hold an orphanage hostage on Tirol (in the Delta Serpentis System).  A GTA
            commando group successfully frees the hostages with no loss of life.
01-29-2137: Admiral Samantha Porter is assigned to Galatea Station.
03-19-2137: HOL Sabotage leads to the destruction of the bridge of the GTD Bastion and the death of
            Admiral Shima.
04-21-2137: The PVD Rogue is destroyed by the GTD Minnow near Beta Cygni 3.
05-02-2137: Construction on Galatea Station completed.
06-12-2137: First attempts to reopen Sol-Delta Serpentis jump node fail.
07-30-2137: Vasuda 5 shipyard made operational, despite not being completed.
08-23-2137: Shivans destroy a Terran convoy destined for Aldebaran, the first major Shivan attack 
            for over a year.
09-19-2137: First PVC Aten cruiser constructed at Vasuda 5, the PVC Bason, is commisioned.
11-14-2137: First GTC Levaithan cruiser, the GTC London, is commisioned at Vasuda 5.
12-28-2137: Shivan attacks strengthen near Delta Serpentis and Sirius.
01-04-2138: First tests of Project: Genesis on Altair are unsucessful.
01-13-2138: The PVD Damascus is destroyed while defending the Aldebaran shipyard from the Shivans.
02-18-2138: The PVD Prophecy is destroyed at Antares by the GTD Bastion.
02-19-2138: Begining of Main Awakenings Campaign
02-22-2138: The GTD Iowa and the GTD Moscow appear near the Vasuda-Antares jump node.
03-04-2138: Second test of Project: Genesis on Altair is succesful.  
03-09-2138: The PVD Hammer is captured in Alpha Centauri, ending the HOL resistance.
03-12-2138: GTC Paladin transfers Genesis team to Vasuda Prime.
04-02-2138: The Battle for Deneb begins.
04-04-2138: The GTD Minnow is destroyed by a second Lucifer class Super Destroyer.
04-30-2138: The second Lucifer is destroyed by the GTD Iowa near Vega.
05-03-2138: A supply base for the Lucifer is captured by the GTA.  Dozens of artifacts of Shivan
            technology is revealed.
05-21-2138: Plans for the invasion of Ross 128 are begun.
05-30-2138: The GTA and PVN move ships to the Delta Serpentis System to capture Ross 128.
06-04-2138: The initial attack on Ross 128 begins.
06-05-2138: Outpost Riviera is destroyed by the GTA, wiping out the Shivan Hive in this area.
06-06-2138: End of Main Awakenings Campaign.


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*5) Troubleshooting*
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Problem: After installing Awakenings, I get errors when trying to run a Silent Threat mission.

Solution: Run the Ships.TBL uninstall program from the Awakenings Program group or rename the 
ships.tbl in the Data\Tables\ dir to awake.tbl.


Problem: When playing Awakenings, FreeSpace crashes and says that a ship-type is missing.

Solution: Run the Ships.TBL install program from the Awakenings Program group.  If that doesn't
work, check the Data\Tables\ dir and look for a tbl file.  Rename the .tbl file to ships.tbl.  If
that doesn't work, reinstall Awakenings.


Problem: Where are the sound?  I can't find them!

Solution: Make sure you downloaded the correct version of Awakenings.  If not, download the sound
pack from the Awakenings website (see below for URL).


Problem: I can't complete a certain mission.  I need help.

Solution: Go to the Strategy Guide in the Awakenings Program group and read up on your mission. If
you still can't beat the mission, try a lower difficulty rating.  If you STILL can not beat the 
mission, email me at dynamo@brightusa.net and tell me your problem.


If you have any problem that isn't listed here, email me at dynamo@brightusa.net.




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*6) URL's For Awakenings*
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Awakenings Main Page: http://www.descent2.com/ahayweh/awake/

Credits Page: http://www.descent2.com/ahayweh/awake/credits.htm

Strategy Guide: http://www.descent2.com/ahayweh/awake/strategy.htm

Descent-Freespace.com hosted page: http://www.descent-freespace.com/awake/

Download Page: http://www.descent2.com/ahayweh/awake/download.htm

Review Page: http://www.descent2.com/ahayweh/awake/review.htm

Comments can be sent to dynamo@brightusa.net


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*7) Credits*
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Mission Design: Nathan Hoying

Story: Nathan Hoying

Campaign Design: Nathan Hoying

.TBL File Design: John Hanton

Custom Maps: John Hanton


CAST

Admiral Gloval: Chris Taylor
Admiral Porter: Jennifer Hunnington
Wingman #1: Patrick Widner
Wingman #2: Jayson Holovacs
Wingman #3: Jon Lee
Wingman #4: Phil Hall
Wingman #5: Mike Penka
Vasudan Translator: Jeff Montegomry
Terran Command: Brian Illner
Admrial Green/GTC Jefferson: Tom Rutan
Cmdr. Fokker (GTC Wolf): Michael Heinz
Captain Leeds (GTC London): Mike Large
Dr. Lang: Nathan Hoying
Narrarator: Michael Heinz

BETA TESTERS:

Razor Blade
Heiko Herrmann
John Hanton
Ben Dekarske
Francis Avila

MIRROR SITES:

www.descent-freespace.com
The Descent Chronicles (http://descent.gamestats.com)
Planet FreeSpace (http://www.planetdescent.com/planetfs/)
The FreeSpace Pages (http://www.barrysworld.com/freespace/)

FSO Pack Design: John Hanton

Produced by: Ahayweh Gate Productions

Webmaster: Nathan Hoying

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*8)Copyright Informaton*
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YOU MAY NOT MODIFY ANY OF THE FILES IN THE CAMPAIGN WITH OUT PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR.  THIS 
CAMPAIGN MAY BE DISTRIBUTED FREELY AS LONG AS THE ENTIRE CAMPAIGN IS SENT, ALONG WITH THIS TXT 
FILE.  YOU MAY NOT USE ANY OF THE SHIP NAMES OR .TBL FILES IN THIS CAMPAIGN FOR YOUR OWN USES.
THE WAVE FILES MAY NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF NATHAN HOYING OR THE AUTHOR OF THE WAVE
FILE.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ON WHAT CAN AND CANNOT BE DONE CONCERNING THIS CAMPAIGN, PLEASE
EMAIL NATHAN HOYING AT DYNAMO@BRIGHTUSA.NET.



