NES GAME MANUAL - Scanned and edited by Martin Nielsen
                  d0p@sofi.ah.dk


GAME      : PROBOTECTOR 
MAKER     : KONAMI
RELEASED  : 1990
GAME CODE : NES-77-UKV

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* Probotector is the european name for Konamis US success Contra. However *
* The two Contra dudes were replaced by two future Robots, but that's     *
* also the only thing that's different from the US game....               *
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* - Martin                                                                *
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You now own the authentic Konami home version of Probotector, one of 
Konami's many original designs for the Nintendo Entertainment System. 
We suggest that you read this instruction manual thoroughly before
playing the game.       


TABlE OF COHTENTS

STORY HOW TO PLAY              
CONTROLLING YOUR COMBAT ROBOTS
EXPLANATION ABOUT THE GAME
POWERING UP
ALIEN'S EIGHT LINES OF DEFENSE


STORY

It's the year 2633 A.D. Technology has reached a level so advanced that 
nature and science now exist in harmony and peace reigns throughout 
the world.

.... but beneath the calmness something beyond all imagination is 
discovered that threatens the existence of mankind. While conducting top 
secret research, a special task force of scientists find that an alien 
being from the Galaxy ot Apocalypse is plotting to wipe out the human race.

In order to protect the Earth and its people, two comhat robots
(PROBOTECTOR), RD008 and RCO11, have been developed.

Their mission is to go to the alien's fortress in the Galga Islands and
see that they are exterminated.


WARNING: ALIEN APPROACHING

How To Play

* An alien is plotting to destroy the Earth. Your mission is to invade its
  fotress and exterminate it.

* You have got to destroy the sensor located in the enemy's fortress.
  You must use your weapons effectively to move into the enemys
  territory.

* If you're able to destroy all the sensors of each area, you move on
  to the next stage of play.

* Use the CONTROL [1] for RD008 and CONTROL [2] for RC011.

* It is possible for two people to play together. Use your combined
  strength and save the earth!


CONTROLLING YOUR COMBAT ROBOTS

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         Cotrol Pad   Select Start    B     A  
            

SELECT Button

* Before starting the game, select one or two players.
* When the game is finished  select CONTINUE or END play.
  (You can select CONTINUE up to 3 times. If you choose CONTINUE,
  the game will resume from the area of the stage in which you
  finished.)

STAHT Button

* Use this button to start play.
  (If you want to skip the demonstration, press the START button again.
  Play will begin immediately.)
* When the game is over, select CONTINUE or END play.
* If the START button is pressed in the middle of the game, play will
  be suspended. If you press it again, the game will resume.

How to operate underwater
* In order to move around in the water, press the CONTROL Pad in
  the direction you want to swim.
* The B Button can be used to fire in all directions except downward.
* It is not possible to jump in the water using the A Button. Once you
  find your wav to shore. you can use the CONTROL Pad to climb
  up onto land.


How to operate a 3D screen
* Press Control pad -UP- to move upward.
* Press Control pad -LEFT- to move left and 
  Control pad -RIGHT- to move right.
* Press Control pad -DOWN- to move downward.
* In each stage. the B Button is used to attack and the A Button is
  used to jump.
* On the 3D screen. you can only fire in the forward direction.


Explanatlon About The Game Screen


* When the game is over and between stages, your score will appear
   on the screen.
   The horizontal, vertical and 3D scrolling features vary from stage to
   stage.


Powering-Up

* When in the 3D stage, the power-up items enable you to destroy the red
  enemy, the flying capsules and the flying capsule pill box Sensors                         Pill  box  senso~s

FLYING CAPSULES:

[CAPSULE - M -]         [CAPSULE - L -]         [CAPSULE - F -] 
chine Gun               Laser Gun               Fire Ball     

[CAPSULE - R -]         [CAPSULE - S -]         [CAPSULE - B -] 
Repid Bullets           Spray Gun               Force Field 
(Cannot be used                                 (Indicated by a 
 slmultaneosly                                   flashing light)
 with laser)


ALIEN'S EIGHT LINES OF DEFENCE

AREA 1 - JUNGLE 
AREA 2 - BASE1  
AREA 3 - WATERFALL
AREA 4 - BASE2  
AREA 5 - SNOW FIELD
AREA 6 - ENERGY ZONE
AREA 7 - HANGAR ZONE
AREA 8 - ALIEN'S LAIR


Treat Your Konami Game Carefully
. This Konami Game Pak is a precision-crafted device with
complex electronic circuitry Avoid subjecting it to undue shock
or extremes of temperature. Never attempt to open or dismantle
the Game Pak.

. Do not touch the terminal leads or allow them to come into
contact with water or the game circuitry vvill be damaged.

. Always make sure your NES Control Deck is SVC/ITCHED OFF
when inserting the Game Pak or removing it from the NES
Control Deck.

. Never insert your fingers or any metal objects into the terminal
portior; of the expansion connector This can result in malfunction
or damage.