This folder contains the Nova class, the Achilles class and Intrepid class.

The Achilles class and Intrepid class were intended for Zero Hour.For these items the following conditions apply:

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Usage Policy
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These files are sanctioned for reuse in other Armada II Modifications through free distribution. Such the distributor need not contact me directly, though they will at all times, without excuse include this complete ReadMe in such a re-released file / completion project.

Unless specifically stated, these files are solely for Armada II use, and will not be converted to any other game, or for any other use without express permission. Conversion of these files is authorised only after acknowledgement by me.

Unless otherwise stated, these files are exclusive to FileFront, and should not be hosted elsewhere.

- Contact: ash87uk@sky.com
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Important Note:
Make a backup of your existing files, because files in this folder will overwrite stock files!

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Credits:

As allways, thanks to Wrath of Achilles for his Texture Tutorial and Major A Payne for his SodTutorial.

All meshes, textures, etc are by me.

Federation Ship Names by Captain Maxwell.

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Please note:

I cannot be hold responsible for any damage or problems otherwise regarding this model.

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You may use this ship in your mod, just give credit where its due.

THIS MATERIAL IS NOT MADE OR SUPPORTED BY ACTIVISION.

Thank you for downloading.

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Installation instructions

Open the SOD folder -->

Put the sod files into the sod folder of Armada II. When prompted to overwrite, click 'yes'.

Open the ODF folder -->

Put the odf file into the odf ship folder of Armada II. When prompted to overwrite, click 'yes'.

Open the Texturefolder -->
put the tga into the texture RGB folder of Armada II. When prompted to overwrite, click 'yes'.

( I include the MS3D files for those who are interested.)

Open the Bitmaps folder -->

Open the Bitmaps folder of Armada II --> open Admiralslog --> open ShipImages and put the images there. When prompted to overwrite, click 'yes'.
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Open ARmada 2 ODF-folder --> open station folder

open fyard file

add under the list of builditems

buildItemXx = fachills ( The X stands for the next number on the list)

buildItemXx = fnova ( The X stands for the next number on the list)


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Open techtree file

Open
tech1

under federation ships add:

fachills.odf 0 2 fyard.odf fresear.odf // strike cruiser (Achilles class)
fnova.odf 0 // heavy destroyer (nova class)

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Open
fulltech

add under federation:

fachills.odf 0
fnova.odf 0

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Open Sprites --> open gui_global

find the lines:

# Federation build buttons
@reference=64

add below that list:

b_fachills gbfachills 0 0 64 64
b_fnova gbfnova 0 0 64 64

then find:

# Federation Wireframes

@reference=256

delete the following lines:

fcruise3w1 fedwireframe01 0 192 48 48
fcruise3w2 fedwireframe01 48 192 48 48
fcruise3w3 fedwireframe01 96 192 48 48
fcruise3w4 fedwireframe01 144 192 48 48
fcruise3w5 fedwireframe01 192 192 48 48

next:

find the lines:

# Federation wireframes
@reference=128 (if not present, just add the reference)

add below that list:

fcruise3w1 wffcruise3 0 0 128 128
fachillsw1 wffachills 0 0 128 128
fnovaw1 wffnova 0 0 128 128


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That should do it.