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* Model Credits:
* Romulan D'deridex Class Warbird v1.0
* - Game: Star Trek Armada
* - Mesh Developer: Neon
* - Texture Developer: TheFOrce
* - Conversion to Armada1: Peppperman
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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 phaser, disruptor and photon torpedeo textures by Rake
* Homepage: http://www.strategyplanet.com/starmada/weapons
* Contact: rake@strategyplanet.com
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* Audio Files:
* - Uses stock sounds
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Introduction:

The D'deridex-class Warbird is one of the most advanced vessels in the Romulan
Star Empire. It is equipped with a cloaking device, utilizes a forced quantum
singularity as its power source and is highly maneuverable. For defense, she is
equipped with three disruptor arrays, phasers, one plasma torpedo launcher, and
strong shields.


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 *.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., ryard2.odf) and insert a new builditem
under the construction parameters:

// Construction Parameters
buildItemX = "rbattle2"

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.

rbattle2.odf 1 ryard2.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 Romualn D'deridex Class Warbird
b_rbattle2 gbrbattle2 0 0 64 64

Now add the wireframe references under the follwing header:

# Building Wireframes
@reference=128

# Wireframe for the Romualn D'deridex Class Warbird
rbattle2w1 rwbattle 40 0 40 40
rbattle2w2 rwbattle 0 40 40 40
rbattle2w3 rwbattle 40 40 40 40
rbattle2w4 rwbattle 80 0 40 40
rbattle2w5 rwbattle 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 D'deridex Class Warbird
wvalpulse1 wvalpulse1 0 0 256 204

# Romulan Photon Torpedeo for the D'deridex Class Warbird
wrtorp1 wrtorp1 0 0 85 85 @anim=tex3x3

# Warbird pulse 1
wrpulse1 wrpulse1 0 0 235 80

# Warbird beam 2
wrbeam2 wrbeam2 0 0 256 42 @anim=tex1x6

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

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8. Have fun with the Romualn D'deridex Class Warbird
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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.