Sea Quest DSV
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Developed_By:
Sculptured Software
Published_By:
Malibu
Released On:
01 Jan 1995
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Sea Quest DSV is a strategy game for the Super Nintendo console, released on 17 June 1905. The story follows a team of scientists and engineers who are sent to investigate a mysterious alien spacecraft that has been discovered in the depths of the ocean. As they explore the ship, they must navigate through its labyrinthine corridors, avoiding deadly traps and hostile aliens, to uncover the secrets of the extraterrestrial vessel.
The gameplay involves controlling the crew members as they move through the ship, using their unique skills and abilities to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies. The player must manage resources, such as oxygen and ammo, while also solving puzzles and decoding messages to unlock new areas of the ship. With its challenging gameplay and immersive storyline, Sea Quest DSV is a must-play for fans of strategy games.
UPC-A:
758739230099 (USA)
Part #:
SNS-ASQE-USA (USA)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
*seaQuest DSV* is a submarine simulation and action-adventure game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System based on the sci-fi television series. Players take on the role of a promising United Earth Oceans academy graduate undergoing a high-stakes computer simulation to prove their worthiness to captain the advanced *seaQuest DSV 4600* submarine. To earn promotions and ultimately achieve the rank of Admiral, players must pilot the massive vessel and its specialized sub-vehicles through a series of challenging scientific, peacekeeping, and military missions.
Story
Welcome Aboard
In your fitful sleep, you dream of adventure on the seas: pirate skirmishes, sunken treasures, lost cities beneath the waves... You awake to the gentle chime of the message pad. Looks official - maybe it's about graduation.
UEO Training Center, Hawaii
Congratulations. Due to your exceptional scores throughout Academy training, you have been invited to participate in a computer-simulated maneuver to evaluate your potential as captain of the seaQuest DSV. You will be expected to perform to the highest standards during this simulation, demonstrating your technical skills as an officer as well as diplomatic skills as a keeper of the peace.
As you know, the United Earth Oceans organization was formed in the hope of bringing together the various confederacies formed beneath the seas. Multinational corporations exploit the vast riches of this unexplored territory, guarding their mines, farms and factories while they prey on their competitors. Industrial sabotage and human error on land cost fortunes – undersea, they cost lives.
The UEO is the law down there, and the seaQuest DSV is enforcer, protector, explorer, and symbol of what we hope the world will become. It is the largest, fastest, most powerful research vessel ever launched. The UEO is looking for the very finest officer to captain this vessel. It is our hope that you are that officer.
Travel and schedule arrangements are attached. Good luck.
Admiral Mori
UEO Central Command
Heavy stuff. You check the address and read it two more times. You've got time to pack and catch the next jump-jet. Hmmm. Maybe dreams come true after all...
Initiate Simulation
The enclosed training package contains one seaQuest DSV game pak. Deactivate all on-board power to your Super NES and place the game pak in the Super NES's aft receptacle. This is a one-trainee simulation - attach a game controller to Port One of your Super NES.
Reactivate your Super NES. Introductory screens will be followed by technical descriptions of available mission vehicles. Press the Start Button to begin the simulation.
If you successfully complete the simulation and achieve the rank of Petty Officer, you will be awarded active duty on the real seaQuest. If you fail, the simulation will end.
seaQuest DSV 4600
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DATA: Commissioned by United Earth Oceans Organization in 2018 as the largest, fastest, most powerful submersible in history. Contains both scientific and military personnel and is capable of accomplishing extensive research, defense, and peacekeeping missions. Equipped with a variety of sensory probes and multifunction utility vehicles.
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NOTE: Once you begin a mission, you must complete it. If you abort the mission by returning to the seaQuest Main Explore mode, the game will automatically end. On the Main Control screen, press L, R, and Select to exit to the Main Explore mode.
UEO Ranking
Enlisted:
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Seaman Second Class
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Seaman First Class
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Petty Officer (Must achieve this rank to receive active duty)
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Chief Petty Officer
Officers:
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Ensign
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Lieutenant J.G.
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Lieutenant (Must achieve this rank to advance to next quadrant)
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Lt. Commander
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Commander
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Captain
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Commodore
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Admiral (Must achieve this rank to complete the final mission)
Controls
L & R Buttons
Target the seaQuest's homing missiles
L, R, and A Buttons simultaneously
Self-destruct mission vehicles
Select Button
Toggle from the seaQuest control to Main Control Screen, return to the Main Control Screen from other screens, or pilot the seaQuest to a new location from the Main Control Screen
Start Button
Pause simulation
Control Pad
Pilot the seaQuest in any direction, or move the on-screen cursor to different buttons on the Main Control Screen, or scroll across a map of your current ocean quadrant on the Navigation Screen
Control Pad Up
Move ahead
Control Pad Down
Move astern
Control Pad Left
Rotate port
Control Pad Right
Rotate starboard
X Button
Surface (hit twice to surface fully)
A Button
Dive (hit twice to dive fully)
Y Button
Fire primary weapon, assign a selected weapon to the Y Button on the weapons display, or activate the seaQuest's WHISKER probes on the Navigation Screen
B Button
Fire secondary weapon, assign a selected weapon to the B Button on the weapons display, or activate the seaQuest's WHISKER probes on the Navigation Screen
Left or Right Button
Select a target if a homing weapon has been selected
ABXY Buttons
Click an on-screen button on the Main Control Screen
How to Play
Information Screen
See pages 14-22 for a description of inventory items.
Use the rank status button [C] to display the rank you will need to achieve to complete your current simulation (or ocean quadrant).
Press the Select Button to go to the Main Control Screen.
Launch Bay
Upon reaching a mission site, you will have to decide which mission vehicle is most appropriate for the task. Read the vehicle descriptions, incoming transmissions, and mission briefings carefully. At times, more than one vehicle may be needed to complete a mission.
Use your Control Pad to highlight one of the mission vehicles and hit the ABXY Buttons to launch. If the counter for a vehicle reads zero, that vehicle is not in the bay and cannot be launched.
Once a vehicle has been launched, it will appear outside the seaQuest near a pick-up buoy. If you return to this buoy, the vehicle will be taken aboard the seaQuest to be exchanged for a different vehicle or to move on.
If a vehicle is damaged on a mission, you will be shown a readout of remaining hull integrity. If a vehicle is destroyed, you will return to the launch bay to select another vehicle. Remember, once you start a mission, you must complete it successfully. Do not injure sea life during your mission - you're here to protect them.
From the Launch Bay, hit the Select Button to return to the Main Control Screen.
Missions
You will encounter a variety of missions during your simulation and the active duty that will follow: rescue missions, salvage operations, repairs to damaged facilities, etc. Be prepared for any situation and remember that the seaQuest was constructed to keep the peace. When a confederation calls your ship, it is your duty to help as best you can.
When you successfully complete your missions, the various organizations that you help will gratefully contribute funds that will help keep the seaQuest afloat!
Some of your missions (for example rescues and repair of critically damaged equipment) will be timed, and a timer will appear in the upper right of your display to indicate time remaining. Unless you complete timed missions before the timer reaches zero, the mission will fail. If you leave a timed mission, the timer will keep running.
To return to the seaQuest's controls from a timed mission, press the L, R, and Select Buttons simultaneously while on the Main Control Screen. Keep in mind that advances in rank are based upon completing your missions and that you will have to achieve certain rankings before you can proceed to different ocean quadrants.
You may find that the seaQuest will receive multiple transmissions at once, all asking for assistance. As commanding officer, you must set priorities and determine which situations require the presence of your vessel first. If you need to review past transmissions, go to the Information Screen and re-read them - don't worry, you won't lose time by returning to the Information Screen.
As you proceed with your missions, they will increase in complexity and you may find that you will need to use several tactics to achieve your goal. For instance, shutting down a power reactor under attack might involve fighting off pirate submarines with the seaQuest, sending out a Stinger to eliminate small enemy vessels, and then having Darwin flip the switches to close the reactor down. Be resourceful and read transmissions carefully!
Mission Log Notes
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NOTE: YOU WILL ENCOUNTER OTHER MISSIONS IN ADDITION TO THE ONES RECORDED IN THIS LOG, AND YOU MAY CHOOSE NOT TO COMPLETE MISSIONS IN THIS ORDER
Sector 0 Transmission Log (seaQuest Simulation)
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RECOVER PLUTONIUM IN PLANE WRECKAGE: UEO surface vessels have located the wreckage of a WWII plane. Records indicate that large amounts of plutonium were on board. Pirate ships have been spotted in the area and are looting the wreck. Recover the plutonium and stop the pirates.
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RESCUE TRAPPED SHUTTLE CREW: An exploration vessel has been trapped in a cavern. Its two passengers are still alive but running out of oxygen. Locate the vessel and rescue the crew. Only the Crab is equipped with a docking hatch and must be used to save the passengers.
Sector 1 Transmission Log (Pacific Confederation)
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SPEEDER CHASE: The seaQuest is stationed south of Pearl Harbor. You will rendezvous with the seaQuest and assume command. Incoming transmissions indicate a large faction of drug smugglers in the immediate area. Return fire if necessary.
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SEAL LEAKS IN OIL TANKER HULL: An oil tanker has been sunk by ecological terrorists who are attempting to destroy it. Scan the entire area and use the seaQuest attack subs to defeat the pirates. Any damage to the tanker must be repaired by the Hyper-Reality Probe's welder.
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DISARM CITY SECURITY SYSTEMS: The security system of an undersea city has malfunctioned. You must use Darwin or the H-R Probe to change the display in each of the power switches. There are 8 systems with 3 switches in each system - 24 switches altogether. Avoid destroying security devices.
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REPAIR NUCLEAR REACTOR: The cooling systems of a nuclear reactor have failed and meltdown will occur in 10 minutes. You must use various ships to seal coolant leaks and gain access to the reactor's core. Radiation shielding must be located and used to shield your ship before removing the core.
Sector 2 Transmission Log (Antarctic Section)
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GREAT BARRIER REEF: UEO has discovered that the Morey pirate organization intends to destroy the Great Barrier Reef. They have planted an explosive device at a fragile spot in the reef. The seaQuest must send Darwin to find and defuse the bomb.
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DISPOSE OF TOXIC WASTE: Morey pirates have been illegally dumping toxic waste in a
Items & Weapons
Type I Torpedo
Short range non-guided torpedo. 50 in store.
Type II Torpedo
Moderate range guided torpedo. Using a primitive guidance system, Type II torpedoes seek targets at different depths. 25 in store.
Type III Torpedo
Moderate range guided torpedo with large payload. Targeting and guidance systems operate at moderate range. Can be decoyed by enemy counter measures. 15 in store.
Type IV Torpedo
Long range guided torpedo with large payload. Targeting and guidance systems operate at long range. Cannot be decoyed by enemy counter measures. 10 in store.
Titan Missile
Extremely long range guided missile. Largest payload and greatest targeting distance. A formidable weapon. 2 in store.
Small Pulse Laser
Short range plasma burst weapon. 50 shot capacity.
Medium Pulse Laser
Moderate range plasma burst weapon. 25 shot capacity.
Large Pulse Laser
Long range, high-intensity plasma burst weapon. 15 shot capacity.
Decoy Counter Measure
The seaQuest ejects decoy pod from stern. Decoy can detonate tracking missiles or mislead enemy subs into attacking it. An effective escape maneuver. 25 in store.
Confusion Counter Measure
High energy defensive electromagnetic pulse momentarily scrambles guidance and tracking of enemy missiles. 2 pulse capacity.
Mine
Powerful timed explosive ejected from stern. Can detonate tracking missiles or damage pursuing enemy subs. 50 in store.
Stinger
The Stinger is a one-person attack sub. It is very fast and maneuverable, capable of moving in all directions.
Enemies & Characters
crab
The crab is a multi-functional mining and recovery vehicle with several manipulator arms, a hull-breaching drill, and thruster jets for upward thrust or removing sediment.
darwin
Darwin is a highly intelligent bottle-nose dolphin and member of the seaQuest's crew who can perform underwater missions, activate switches, and swim against strong ocean currents.
Tips & Maps
passwords
This section spans pages 30 and 31.
mission assistance
Keep an eye on vessel damage and use countermeasures to escape attackers. You can self-destruct a mission vehicle during the nuclear reactor mission, and you should conserve the seaQuest's limited weapons to avoid hitting friendly oil refineries.
vehicle utility and repair
Experiment with different mission vehicles for various tasks, using on-screen hints for guidance. If a vehicle is damaged, return to the Launch Bay and temporarily switch to a different vehicle to repair it before completing your mission.
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