Stellar Empires
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version 0.9, by Ernst and Richard Munter, copyright 1988.
Download at www.richardmunter.com

This software is distributed as freeware.  You can freely download and play it as long as you do not modify any part of it, misrepresent the game authorship, or sell it.  This software is provided as is with no warranty.  Use at your own risk.  

If you have questions or comments please send them to rickrunningman393@hotmail.com.

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Unzip the file to its own folder.  Run 'Stellar-empires.exe' which should open in a DOS window.  Follow the in game prompts to start the game.  Press 'H' once you've started the game to see a list of commands. These are:

      A    send all ships to one Star System.
      B    redirect all fleets to one Star System.
      C    change your homebase.
      D    find the distance between 2 Star Systems.
      E    send a letter to another player or to make a note to yourself.
      F    display your fleets in space.
      G    go to the mailbox and read all letters there.
      H    get this help screen.
      I    see battle information, landings, and the number of ships
           produced in the factories on your home base this year.
      L    launch a fleet.
      M    see the map of the Star Systems.
      P    read your notes.
      Q    quit the game.
      R    redirect a fleet, or part of a fleet to a different Star
           System.
      S    save the game.
      T    display all players' scores.
      W    enter or change your personal password.
      X    give the turn to the next player.
      TAB  (key left of Q) to see previous year.

Note: This game does contain bugs but they do not hamper its basic playability.

To uninstall the game, simply delete the files.