Phalanx
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Developed_By:
Zoom
Published_By:
Kemco
Released On:
07 Aug 1992
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Phalanx , a futuristic shooter, follows Wink Baufield, a genetically enhanced pilot, as he flies his prototype starfighter to protect and reclaim Delia IV, a planet in the Andromeda galaxy. The humans had colonized the planet for interstellar research purposes, but an unknown and powerful alien force has taken over, leaving the military defenses overwhelmed.
You control Wink Baufield as he navigates through eight levels, first through various locations on Delia IV and then into the heart of the alien's territory. Like many shooters, you can upgrade your weapons by collecting bonus items dropped by enemy craft.
eBay Product ID:
4637 (United States)
UPC-A:
741648001034 (United States)
Part #:
SNS-PH (USA)
Nintendo Media PN:
SNS-PH-USA (United States)
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
In this sci-fi shoot 'em up, players take control of the powerful A-144 Enforce Fighter, code-named PHALANX, after a mysterious and hostile alien force launches a devastating sneak attack on the peaceful colony of Delia IV. Piloted by the legendary Wink Baufield, players must navigate through eight perilous missions, ranging from underwater tunnels and bio-caves to deep space warps. To save the colony and the battle fortress MIDAS, you must penetrate the heart of the alien armada, exploit enemy weaknesses, and destroy the pulsing heart of the alien hive.
Story
The Delia System
Nestled in an outer frontier arm of the Andromeda galaxy lies the Delia star system. A small colony of humans has prospered peacefully on Delia IV, the only type-Terra planet in that remote section of Andromeda.
Though the population of the planet is relatively small, resources from Delia IV are crucial to the continuation of interstellar research and technology. For this reason Delia IV maintains one of the most powerful defense systems in the known Terran universe. The colonists of Delia IV felt secure and protected.
Red Alert
Suddenly, silence fell on Delia IV...
Interstellar Transmission: "No response from Planet Delia. Battle fortress, MIDAS; Begin investigation immediately."
Battle Fortress "MIDAS" carries enough firepower to annihilate an entire planetary system, as was demonstrated in the 2nd Galactic Civil War. The Allied Republic Government was confident that whatever had transpired on Planet Delia IV, the seemingly omnipotent MIDAS Battle Fortress could manage the situation. Little did they know they would meet with an unimaginably powerful hostile force!
The Alien Threat
A mysterious alien life form that no humankind had ever encountered before completely seized the military system of Delia IV in a devastating sneak attack. As if MIDAS' arrival was expected, the alien attack on the battle fortress began immediately after she emerged from warp travel. Caught by surprise, and completely overwhelmed, the destruction of MIDAS seemed almost certain.
In a last ditch effort to save his ship and Delia IV, MIDAS Commander Hien Carter ordered the launching of a powerful prototype starfighter; the A-144 Enforce Fighter, Code Name PHALANX. Piloted by the legendary Wink Baufield, it is Commander Carter's hope that, like a well placed dagger, the PHALANX fighter can penetrate to the very heart of the alien armada and strike a blow for freedom.
Can the PHALANX fighter succeed where the awesome raw power of MIDAS had failed? That all depends on you...
Second Mission: Under Water
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Deep below the planet surface, numerous fluid-filled underground tunnels crisscross in every direction.
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The underwater city of terror is teeming with alien assassins whose only mission is to stop PHALANX.
Third Mission: Bio Cave
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The mineral mining caves have served as a fertile breeding-ground for hostile alien life forms whose strength increases exponentially with every second.
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Now, the entire cave has transmuted into a living pseudo-organism that seeks to consume PHALANX and add your considerable firepower to their life force.
Fourth Mission: Deep Core
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Deep in Delia IV's core a powerful creature awaits.
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Penetrate its defenses and destroy it before it can wreak havoc with MIDAS!
Fifth Mission: Destroyer
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Pilot your PHALANX strikefighter through the corridors of this giant Battleship and find the lairs of three alien creatures.
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Defeat all three abominations to leave the ship a lifeless hulk!
Sixth Mission: Advertise Area
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Once a galactic Las Vegas-style resort, the Asteroid Belt has been overtaken by the hostile forces.
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Survive the onslaught of aliens to reach the ultra-dimensional warp to the final area.
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Beware, the warp gate is protected by heavily armored aliens. Intelligence reports indicate that these sentries have only one weak spot in their seemingly impenetrable defenses.
Seventh Mission: Hyper Space
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Pass through an Ultra-Dimensional warp to find the lair of the repulsive pulsing heart of the alien hive.
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Enemies within the gate are capable of attacking at extremely high warp speeds.
Eighth Mission: Final Mission
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Long range scanners cannot penetrate the shield around this zone...no data available.
Enemies & Characters
Wink Baufield
An 18-year-old pilot raised inside MIDAS who was genetically and cybernetically engineered to pilot the A-144. He possesses an extremely quick reaction time and the ability to analyze multiple pieces of information simultaneously, making him a formidable weapon in the R.A.F.
A-144
A highly versatile and powerful strikefighter powered by nucleo-gravatic generators, featuring durable armor and defense shields. It maneuvers with extreme speed and responsiveness, and features transforming weapons systems for pinpoint accuracy or massive power.
How to Play
Prepare for Launch
When the PHALANX Game Pak is inserted into the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the power is turned on, the opening demo will appear on your display monitor. Wait to receive your pre-mission briefing, and allow for the countdown and systems check of your strikefighter.
When the systems check is completed and countdown reaches zero, PHALANX will launch you into the maelstrom. You may press the Start Button to bypass this sequence and proceed directly to the Select Screen.
When the Select Screen appears, choose "EXECUTE MISSION" and press the Start Button to start the game.
Select Screen Options
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EXECUTE MISSION: To start the game, move the cursor using the Control Pad to "Execute Mission" and press the Start Button.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: To enter this mode, move the cursor with the Control Pad to "System Configuration" and press the A Button. After selecting "Exit," press the A Button to return to the Select Screen.
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SOUND TEST: Move the cursor with the Control Pad to "Sound Test" and press the A Button. By pressing right or left on the Control Pad, select the music setting. Press A, B, X, or Y to play the selected music. Press the Start Button to return to the Select Screen.
Strikefighter Icon
The number of strikefighters remaining. When it indicates zero and the player's last strikefighter is destroyed, the game is over.
Armor Power Level
PHALANX can withstand three direct hits before it is destroyed. When the ship is hit, one of the three bars will disappear. When the third bar disappears, that ship will be destroyed.
Stock
This area shows what Weapon System power ups the player has collected. The system presently activated is indicated by a yellow box around it.
PHALANX can hold three weapon systems at a time. If a fighter is shot down, or a Special Weapon is activated, the currently active weapon is lost.
Speed
The speed of the player's fighter is indicated with the lighted yellow arrows. The more arrows that are lit, the faster PHALANX can maneuver (maximum levels: 3).
Power Up
The Transforming Weapons Systems on the PHALANX enables the player to select and power up the ship's weapons in mid-battle.
A weapon cannot be used until the weapon icon is collected, but once it's picked up it is automatically stored, and can be activated at any time. If the player's strikefighter is destroyed, or a Special Weapon is activated, the currently active weapon is lost until another icon is collected.
Power-Up Items
Picking up one of these Icons will add the following weapons to your arsenal. Multiple icons of the same type may be stored, though only one will be in use at a time.
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Homing Beam: These track and chase enemy vessels automatically. Initially this 'fire and forget' weapon's strength is low, but when powered up, it can be an awesome tool of destruction.
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Needle Laser / Spiral Attack: Uses the power of the Laser unit to rotate the ship rapidly while rapid-firing beams in all directions. The Spiral can operate for 10 seconds before system shut-down.
Defeat the Enemy
Your mission will take you screaming through the sky above Planet Delia IV, underground, under-water, and deep into the planet's core. 8 stages will push your fighting skills to the limit!
1st Mission: Assault
First Mission / Enter the Atmosphere of Delia IV: In the expanse between the planet atmosphere and the planet surface the alien invader will attempt to intercept your strikefighter. Upon entering the Defense zone around Delia IV, you'll be cut off from MIDAS. You're on your own, PHALANX, good luck.
Controls
Control Pad
Moves the cursor and the PHALANX fighter
R Button
Changes the speed of the PHALANX fighter in 3 levels
X Button
Selects weapon systems
Start
Starts the game / Pauses the game
B Button
Initiates Special Attack sequences
A Button
Shoots weapons and missiles
Control Pad (Up or Down)
Move the cursor to each category you wish to set
Control Pad (Right or Left)
Change each selected setting (except Exit)
A Button (on EXIT)
Return to the Select Screen
Items & Weapons
Energy Compressor
Compress and store energy by holding the fire button, then release it to unleash a massive blast. This is the most devastating of PHALANX's weapon systems.
Reflector
Powerful magnetic fields allow these energy beams to ricochet off almost any hard surface. This potent weapon is especially effective in narrow confined areas.
Needle Laser
Concentrated laser beams, focused to minimum diameter, will completely pierce through any enemy's armor plating.
Power Capsule
Boosts PHALANX weapon power up one level to a maximum of three, and restores one armor power level.
Homing Missiles
Automatically locks on, tracks, and strikes enemy units.
Penetrator Missiles
Flies in a straight line and penetrates the enemy's armor shields.
Guided Missiles
Player can guide the missile after launching by using the Control Pad.
Homing Beam / High Energy Shield
Reverses the tracking device polarity of the Homing Beam to create an impenetrable shield around PHALANX, making the strikefighter invincible for approximately 10 space-seconds.
Energy Compressor / Anti-Matter Detonator
Launches the compression field to collapse in on itself, creating a subspace field that disrupts the molecular structure and tears apart all enemies within range.
Reflector / Stalker Drone
Combines the Reflector Beam with the optional Stalker Drone, which will efficiently seek and destroy enemies one at a time for approximately 10 space-seconds.
Tips & Maps
USE DIFFERENT SPEED LEVELS EFFICIENTLY
When flying through narrow areas, slow down to avoid damage through pilot error.
THE MORE ENEMIES YOU DEFEAT THE BETTER OFF YOU ARE
Destroy as many of them as you can! Sometimes the enemies contain hidden power-ups. As you raise your score, you may earn extra strikefighters.
UTILIZE ALL WEAPON SYSTEMS
Strategically switch your weapons according to the type of enemy you face and the terrain in which you are fighting.
DON'T FORGET YOUR DRONES
The remote drones that circle your strikefighter when you use certain weapons can be utilized effectively as weapons. Since they are indestructible, they can be used to block incoming fire and destroy enemies.
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