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* Model Credits:
* Romulan Ahllhu'anofv-sen (Switch Blade) Morphic Strike Cuiser
* - Game: Star Trek Armada 1
* - Designer: Atolm/Azel
* - Mesh Developer: Atolm/Azel
* - Texture Developer: Atolm/Azel (diffuse maps), Tus (modified diffuse maps), Tus (lightmaps)
* - Conversion: Pepperman
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* Wireframe, Build Buttons and Object Definition Files (ODFs):
* - Activision and Mad Doc Software
* - Pepperman
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* Other textures:
* - Activision and Mad Doc Software
* - Romulan disruptor textures by Rake
* Homepage: http://www.strategyplanet.com/starmada/weapons
* Contact: rake@strategyplanet.com
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* Audio Files:
* - Activision and Mad Doc Software
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* Special Notes:
*
* 1) The author of this mesh has requested that the model not be bashed.
* Textures may be altered at users discretion but please contact Atolm for
* final approval before release. Atolm/Azel can be reached at odontotyrannus@aol.com
*
* 2) Thanks to Armada Fleet Command (AFC) for supporting the Star Trek Armada
* Gaming Community
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Introduction:

The Ahllhu'anofv-sen (Switch Blade) Morphic Strike Cruiser has been designed to
carry out a variety of roles by utilizing its unique geometry. Its unique
geometry allows for extreme versatility and maneuverability giving it a distinct
edge in combat situations. In lieu of photon torpedoes, the Switch blade is
equipped with an experimental plasma particle generator that launches a volley
of accelerated plasma particles with deadly accuracy and lethality.


Setup Instructions:
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1. Download file
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Download file, virus check and extract files to a known location other than
the Armada directory

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2. Copy files
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Copy the *.SOD to your Armada SOD Directory
Copy the *.odf to your Armada Addon Directory
Copy the *.wav to your Armada Addon Directory
Copy the *.tga to your Armada Textures/Rgb Directory

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3. Mod the ship files and make it buildable by the shipyard
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Open the Romulan shipyard odf file (e.g., ryard.odf) and insert a new builditem
under the construction parameters:

// Construction Parameters
buildItemX = "rsblade"

Where X is the next available number in the sequence.

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4. Mod the appropriate Techfile files
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Open an appropriate techtree file (e.g., tech1.tt is for standard tech mode)
and add the following lines.

rsblade.odf 1 rresear.odf

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5. Mod the Gui_global.spr to add build buttons and wireframes
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Open the gui_global.spr file located in the Star Trek - ArmadaSprites
folder.

Add the following buttons under the # Romulan build buttons header:

@reference=64

# Build button for the Romulan Ahllhu'anofv-sen (Switch Blade) Morphic Strike Cruiser
b_rsblade gbrsblade 0 0 64 64

Now add the wireframe references under the follwing header:

# Building Wireframes
@reference=128

# Wireframe for the Romulan Switch Blade Morphic Strike Cruiser
rsbladew1 rwrsblade 40 0 40 40
rsbladew2 rwrsblade 0 40 40 40
rsbladew3 rwrsblade 40 40 40 40
rsbladew4 rwrsblade 80 0 40 40
rsbladew5 rwrsblade 0 0 40 40

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6. Mod the weapon.spr to add weapon references
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Open the weapon.spr file located in the Star Trek - ArmadaSprites
folder.

Add the following lines under the respective headers:

@reference=256
@tmaterial=additive

# Romulan Disruptor for Switch Blade Morphic Strike Cruiser
rsbpulse rccdrt 0 0 235 80

@reference=128
@tmaterial=additive

# Particle Plasma Generator for the Switch Blade Morphic Strike Cruiser
rplasmac rplasmac 0 0 128 32 @anim=tex4x4
@sprite_node rplasmac rplasmac const (32,32) (1,1,1) billboard

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7. Mod the events.odf to add sound references
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No changes required.

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8. Have fun with the Romulan Ahllhu'anofv-sen (Switch Blade) Morphic Strike Cruiser
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I hope you enjoy this addition to ST Armada. Have fun.

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9. Contact Info
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Feel free to drop me a line and let me know what you thought of the addon.

pepperman35@hotmail.com

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10. Uninstall Info
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Reverse the steps above to remove this ship.

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11. Legal
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This material is not made or supported by Activision or MAD DOC Software. This material
is freeware and may not be use for commercial purposes! By installing this addon, you
(the user) agree to and assume all risks of said addon. As a result, I take no
responsibility for any damages that may occur to your game, mod or hardware.

Star Trek and related marks are trademarks of Paramount Pictures. Activision is a
registered trademark of Activision, Inc. All right reserved. All other trademarks
and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.