Defcon 5
↗ 8.7%
🙂 6.2/10
Long Box (Playstation - US, Action & Adventure)
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Complete
$21.73
Developed by:
Millennium Interactive Ltd.
Published by:
Psygnosis Limited
Released On:
01 Jan 1995
Defcon 5 is set in a far future where conflict has decreased and outdated defense bases are being replaced with automated software. You play as an engineer sent to update one such base. Just after uploading the automating code, the base is invaded by unknown assailants from the air and ground. You must rely on your wits and the defense software to fend them off.
Defcon 5 features first-person gameplay inside a complex with maze-like living areas connected to manned turrets outside. You shuttle between shooting down waves of fighters in the turrets and scouring the base levels for card keys during downtime. The game takes place on the Playstation console.
The "Virtual Operating System" controls all major base functions, allowing you to repair damage from attacks, monitor intruders, and place robot sentries. As you find more access keys, you can increase the software's efficiency, eventually commanding turrets remotely or setting them to auto-attack with success. This increases your time to search for additional keys.
Your ultimate goal is to find the clearance to self-destruct the base, defend your escape shuttle, and escape alive. The game demands strategy as defending the base becomes more automated and efficient.
UPC-A:
013252018013 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
2282 (United States)
ASIN:
B000ARPVN4 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-00009 (United States)
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Input Devices Required:
Gamepad
Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a sci-fi action-adventure game where you play as a "Cyberneer" on a remote space station. Your objective is to escape the station alive by collecting items, defending against alien attacks, and uncovering a corporate conspiracy before the station is decommissioned.
Story
Introduction
Defcon 5 is a military term for "absolute peace", and exactly what the Weapons Division of the massive Tyron Corporation do not want. For nearly two hundred years, they have made their fortunes building complex manned defense stations, to protect mining facilities on the outskirts of human exploration against potential alien attacks.
Unfortunately for the Tyron Corporation, no one has ever seen an alien, let alone been attacked by one, so the costs for these stations have become increasingly more difficult to justify. Because of this, the Tyron Corporation has decided to terminate all funding for manned defense installations, effective December 31, 2204. All existing installations have to be fitted with automated defense software, and have all human staff removed by this date.
You are a computer engineer ("Cyberneer") working for Tyron. Your superior, Shelford Pitz, died when he experienced engine failure while leaving MRP-6E. Your job is to continue his work installing and testing defense software, starting on MRP-6F.
Objective (How to Win!)
Your goal in Defcon 5 is to get off MRP-6F alive, having discovered evidence of a plot. To get off the station in one piece, you'll need to collect items essential to piloting a space shuttle from the planet back to your mothership.
To obtain these items, you'll need to:
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shoot down attacking ships
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avoid (or defeat) alien intruders ("Berserkers")
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collect security PAD's from around the base (needed to access Droid Systems and Self Destruct)
You'll also need to keep MRP-6F in one piece long enough to make your escape.
How to Play
STARTING THE GAME
LOADING AND INSTALLATION
1. Set up your PlayStation game console according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the power is off before inserting or removing a compact disc.
2. Insert the Defcon 5 disc and close the CD door.
3. Insert the game controllers and turn on the PlayStation game console.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the game.
Save Game Feature
A memory card is not required to complete Defcon 5. However, if you wish to save your position in Defcon 5 so that you can continue it at a later date, you will need to buy a memory card (Order code SPCH-1020).
Console
Top View
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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POWER BUTTON
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CONTROLLER PORT
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OPEN BUTTON
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DISC COVER
Controller
Front View
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L1 BUTTON
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R1 BUTTON
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DIRECTIONAL BUTTON
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SELECT BUTTON
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START BUTTON
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TRIANGLE BUTTON
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CIRCLE BUTTON
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X BUTTON
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SQUARE BUTTON
Top View
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SONY
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L2 BUTTON
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R2 BUTTON
WRITTEN FORM-PHONETICS
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A BUTTON TRIANGLE BUTTON
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O BUTTON CIRCLE BUTTON
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X BUTTON-EKS BUTTON
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BUTTON SQUARE BUTTON
GETTING STARTED
The following is a step-by-step guide to getting from the Shuttle Bay, your starting point, to the Control Room, and installing the defense software. It is necessary to install the defense software as soon as possible to succeed (and survive) in Defcon 5. Don't worry, you'll have ample time to explore the rest of the complex.
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Starting Point Limo Station
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Elevator To Admin. Level 6
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Admin. Level 2
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Admin. Level 6
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Control Room
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Control Room
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Service Level
1. Upon arrival at Hanger A, take a step forward and turn to the Right.
2. Move to the LIMO door.
3. Press to call the LIMO.
4. Press Right on the D-Pad three times to select Admin Level 2 as your destination. Press X to activate the LIMO.
5. Upon exiting the LIMO, turn left, go forward a few steps, then go right to the elevator. Press to call the elevator.
6. Select Admin Level 6 and press X to activate the elevator.
7. Exit the elevator, follow around to the right until you see the red Tyron emblem on the wall. Head towards this emblem and go through the automatic doors.
8. Continue heading towards each red Tyron emblem, they will lead you around to the left to another elevator (you can pick up extra ammunition by grabbing the item in the corner on the way to this elevator).
9. Press O to call the elevator, select Control Room and press X to activate the elevator.
10. In the Control Room, head towards either of the two blue and white Tyron emblems - one on each side of the room. These are VOS terminals. Walk up to one and press O.
11. You will receive a briefing from the Tyron Corporation. After the briefing install the defense software by going to the Tactical Node (this should be your starting point), Press X, Go to the Defense Systems Node, Press X, Go to the Software Control Node, Press X.
12. In Software Control, "Install from Pad" should be highlighted. Press X to install the defense software. Congratulations, your turrets are up and ready to defend the mining installation.
USING THE VOS
The VOS (Virtual Operating System) is the computer system that runs MRP-6F. With proper security clearance, you can literally control almost every operational aspect of the defense station. The VOS can be broken down to four main areas, each area housing several more sub-areas.
1. VOS Main Screen
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Tactical
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Base Status
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Defense Systems
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Defense Status
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Droid System
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Software Control
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Turret Control
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Emer. Com.
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Facilities
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Escape Systems
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Inventory Control
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Self Destruct
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Station Map
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Operations
2. Base System
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Droid System
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Operational Status
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Defense Status
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Envt. Status
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Station Map
3. Archives
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Tyron Corp.
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Dinex Corp.
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MXC Corp.
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Misc.
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Navigation
4. Comm.
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External Comm.
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Local Com.
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Emerg. Com.
1. Tactical
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A. Base Status - Quickly determine your current defense condition ("Defcon") and current station operational status (things are in pretty good shape or is it time to get out of Dodge?).
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B. Defense Systems
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Defense Status - Important information about your current Operational Status (life support, power systems, defense condition, and base status), the amount of damage the MRP-6F has taken (broken down by area), and the amount of damage your defense systems have taken. Any area or turret that has incurred 100% damage is impassable or inoperable.
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MRP-6F does have an automated repair function. Damaged sections of the complex, as well as the six gun turrets all will be repaired automatically assuming the automated repair function is still operating. When your automated repair function has been
Controls
D-Pad
Move Turret
X
Fire Projectile
O (Twice)
Leave Turret
O
Exit Node/Exit VOS
L1 and R1
Zoom In/Out on VOS Map
Start
Pause Game/Bring Up Options Menu
Up or Down on the D-Pad
choose the area (for droid placement)
Right or Left (on the D-Pad)
choose the level (for droid placement)
down on D-Pad
highlight Launch (reconnaissance droid)
▲ button
Change highlighted turret (1-6)
Tips & Maps
Travilator Bridge
A "travilator bridge" connects Level 5 of both Domestic and Administration, offering an easy short-cut between these two areas, especially if the LIMO station in Administration is shut down.
Hanger A
Hanger A contains the escape shuttle. A service walkway tunnel runs from the Service Levels directly underground to Hanger A if its LIMO station is shut down.
Tyron Security Protocol
This protocol, available in the VOS Archives, dictates that staff should activate self-destruct mechanisms if base security is compromised, or the VOS will do so automatically.
LIMO stations and important elevators
Remember the locations of LIMO stations and important elevators for quick travel to turrets during an attack or for a swift escape.
Tyron Corporation technical data
This data, found in the VOS Archives, contains useful information for adjusting the defense software's performance.
VOS terminals for escape
In case of invasion, use VOS terminals that offer an easy escape route if you are being tracked.
VOS station map
The VOS systems include a full station map, and Cyberneers are recommended to familiarize themselves with all VOS systems.
PADs in MRP-6F
There are three PADs in MRP-6F: the Droid PAD and Self Destruct PAD are essential, but the Software Control PAD is not required to win.
Medical Supplies
Medical Supplies can be found near the Control Room and in the recreational sections of the Domestic building.
Reconnaissance Droids and scavenging
When sending Reconnaissance Droids to scavenge, pay attention to which colored dots net valuable items, as different colors represent different types of enemy ships with varying value.
Escape Systems in VOS
The Escape Systems in the Facilities section of the VOS shows a summary of items needed to safely escape MRP-6F.
Manual turret control
For greater accuracy, turrets should be controlled manually, as computer-controlled turrets only hit their target approximately 20% of the time due to defense software sabotage.
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