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The document is an instruction manual for the video game 'Chopper Command' by Activision, detailing gameplay objectives, setup instructions, and controls. Players must accumulate points by destroying enemy aircraft while protecting truck convoys, with increasing levels of difficulty and scoring systems. It also includes tips for effective gameplay and information on joining the Activision 'Commandos' organization for high scorers.

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Chopper Command (en)

The document is an instruction manual for the video game 'Chopper Command' by Activision, detailing gameplay objectives, setup instructions, and controls. Players must accumulate points by destroying enemy aircraft while protecting truck convoys, with increasing levels of difficulty and scoring systems. It also includes tips for effective gameplay and information on joining the Activision 'Commandos' organization for high scorers.

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Your first mission? Don't worry. Everyone gets a little nervous. Just make sure
you carefully read this instruction manual first. You'll be dealing with some
very sophisticated equipment, and an extremely tricky enemy. So, good luck.
The guys on the ground are counting on ya!

P ACIIVISION.
CHOPPER COMMAND” BASICS
The object of the game is to accumulate as many points as possible by knocking
out enemy aircraft, while protecting yourself and your truck convoys at the
same time.
1. Hook up your video game system. Follow manufacturer’ instructions.
2. With power OFF, plug in game cartridge.
3. Turn power ON. If no picture appears, check connection of your game
system to TV, then repeat steps 1-3.
Plug in Joystick Controller/s (solo player uses left Joystick).
5. Set both difficulty switches to b to begin. Switches in this position will cause
fast continuous fire from your chopper when red button is depressed.
Set switches in q@ position for slower continuous fire.
6. Select game with game select switch:
CADET LEVEL : COMMANDER LEVEL
Game 1: one player Game 3: one player
Game 2: two players Game 4: two players
7. To start, press game reset and allow helicopter to position itself on left
side of screen. Action begins as soon as you move the Joystick or push the
red button.
8. The Joystick Controller is held with the red button in the upper left
position. Pressing the button will fire cannons. Holding the button down
will activate the continuous fire mode. Pushing the Joystick up will cause
your helicopter to ascend; pulling it back will bring it down. Moving
the Joystick left or right will cause your helicopter to face to the left or to
the right. Pushing the Joystick to the left or to the right will move your
helicopter in that direction.

Note to owners of Sears


Tele-Games® Video
Arcade™: Difficulty is called
skill left (or right) player and
a is expert and bis novice
_ SPECIAL FEATURES OF CHOPPER COMMAND?
BY ACTIVISION:
1. The Long Range Scanner at the bottom of the screen will enable you
to detect both approaching truck convoys (friendly) and enemy aircraft
well ahead of time. The truck convoys appear as white “blips’’ on the very
bottom of scanner while enemy aircraft appear as white “blips” above
the convoy. Your helicopter gunship is the black dot. You can calculate that
the area represented on the long range scanner is roughly 5 miles, while
the area portrayed on the large screen is about 1 mile.
2. There are increasing levels of intensity. Each level will start with a
wave of twelve enemy ships and twelve trucks in your convoy. There are ten
waves of enemy attackers, with each wave being faster than the one
before. Take care! Enemy aircraft fire multi-warhead missiles which will split
in two after being launched from their aircraft. These missiles can destroy
both your helicopter and the trucks below, and, since you cannot shoot the
missiles down, you must dodge them.
3. You have an unlimited supply of ammunition, so go ahead and
blanket the sky with your laser cannons.
4. Scoring. Each time you shoot down an enemy helicopter, you earn 100
points. For every enemy jet you shoot down, you will be credited with
200 points. Should you wipe out an entire wave of hostile aircraft, you will
receive a bonus calculated by multiplying the number of trucks remaining
_ in the convoy times the wave number achieved (one through ten) times 100.
5. You have helicopter reserves. You start the game with three choppers
in your fleet. For every 10,000 points you score, an extra helicopter will
be added to your squadron, up to a maximum of six. The number of extra
choppers appears under the score.
Score
Reinforcements

Long Range Scanner


pee GETTING THE FEEL OF CHOPPER COMMAND?
BY ACTIVISION:
You'll be amazed how responsive your chopper is to the slightest movements
of the Joystick. Pushing the Joystick up will cause your helicopter to climb; pulling
it back will make your craft descend. Right or left movements will guide your
gunship’s horizontal motion. After flying in one direction, pushing the Joystick
in the opposite direction will cause an immediate 180° turn. Notice also
that your chopper “drifts” slightly after pivoting 180° (this should be nell
in better timing your shots).
Your chopper can hover close to the ground, but be careful not to collide
with your convoy. You'll destroy the helicopter and a truck.
Remember, don't be too aggressive at first. Keep your chopper on the left
side of the screen facing right, and size up the situation. This will give you time
to better recognize enemy tactics. Then, when you feel more confident, you
can seek out the enemy and get them before they get to you or your trucks.
The long range scanner is a very useful tool. However, you'll have to keep
your eyes on the larger video screen and the scanner at the same time. Watch-
ing one and not the other could be dangerous. Don’t forget, the long range
scanner is for estimating the positions of enemy aircraft and not for lining up
shots. You cannot hit the enemy unless you can see them on the larger screen.

JOIN THE ACTIVISION "COMMANDOS'.


If you reach a score of 10,000 points (or more) on the Cadet level, you will
be eligible to join this prestigious organization. Just send us a picture of your
TV screen and we'll present you with a special “Commandos” emblem.
HOW TO BECOME A "COMMANDO"
AT CHOPPER COMMAND” BY ACTIVISION?
Tips from Bob Whitehead, designer of Chopper Command.

Bob Whitehead is a Senior Designer at Activision.


Before creating Chopper Command™ Bob designed
Boxing, Skiing and Stampede™ for Activision.

“As you'll soon discover, Chopper Command takes


quick reflexes and keen coordination. However,
there is a strategic side to the game as well.
“For example, your truck convoys will always
travel from the right to the left. And so will the
enemy formations. Knowing this, you can position yourself at the left side
of the screen and start firing as soon as the enemy aircraft appear. This is
important because your helicopter’s chances of being hit by a multi-warhead
missile increase the closer the enemy aircraft get. The enemy pilots are real
kamikazes, too, and they'll collide with you if they can't shoot you down.
“Good luck! | hope you have as much fun playing Chopper Command as
| had designing it. God Bless‘’

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PS. Drop me a line. I'd sure like to hear how our guys are doing at the front.
Look for more Activision® video games wherever you buy video game car-
tridges. Drop us a note, and we'll gladly add your name to our mailing list and
keep you posted on new Activision game cartridges as they become available.

ACTIVISION.
Activision, Inc., 3255-2 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95051

ATARI® and Video Computer System™ are trademarks of ATARI, INC.


Tele-Games® and Video Arcade™ are trademarks of Sears, Roebuck and Co. |

© 1982 Activision AX-015-03 Printed in U.S.A.

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