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*    COVERT OPERATIONS DEMO - A DOOM2 SPECIAL FORCES CONVERSION           *
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Filename  : COV_DEMO.ZIP
Version   : 1.0
Released  : April 2000
Author    : Blackshadow Software
E-Mail    : ziggy@doomworld.com
Homepage  : www.doomworld.com/covert

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*   Play Information   *
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Requires               : 486DX2/66 with 16mb RAM (bare minimum)
                         A registered version of Doom2
                         Edge v1.22 (alpha) or higher 
Single Player          : Yes
Cooperative 2-4 Player : No
Cooperative 4-8 Player : No
Deathmatch 2-4 Player  : No
Difficulty Settings    : Yes

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*  DESCRIPTION  *
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The demo version of Covert Ops gives just a taste of the upcoming
full release of the Covert Operations TC.

You will play a single map, where terrorists have taken hostages on
board an airbus. Your mission is to blow your way inside and retake
the aircraft. The terrorists are highly armed, and may use grenades
to prevent an assault or to take out hostages.

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*  FEATURES   *
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As a demo version, many of the great features of Covert Ops have been left
out. When the full version of Covert Operations is released, you'll
have access to around 6 extra weapons, 11 more maps, a massive cast of
enemies, and a range of other great stuff.

In the meantime, you'll still be able to sample some kickass features
which include:

- Reloading weapons
- Authentic weapon sound effects
- Accurately rendered military weapons, including: 
  Heckler & Koch Mk. 23 pistol, Mossberg 590 shotgun, Heckler & Koch MP5-SD
- Night vision goggles
- Real ejecting shells
- Random enemy placement (16 random placement scenarios per map)
- Hostage death thresholds (if you play on easier difficulty levels 
  you need to keep fewer hostages alive)

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*   WEAPONS   *
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    - Heckler & Koch Mk. 23 : This handgun is the standard secondary weapon
      (i.e pistol) for special forces units in the USA. 
      The Mk. 23 is an automatic pistol which uses .45 calibre bullets. The
      Mk. 23 has reasonable hitting power, and a high rate of fire. A well 
      aimed "double tap" is needed to drop most enemies.
      Firing mode: Automatic
      Clipsize: 13 rounds
      Reload: Automatic after every 13 shots. 
      Select: Key 2
      
    - Mossberg 590 shotgun: The Mossberg 590 is a 12-gauge, pump action 
      shotgun - as used by the USA's Navy SEAL units. Shotguns are used by 
      special forces units in situations where a light, powerful and
      reliable "security" weapon is required.
      The shotgun is an extremely effective jungle warfare weapon, and is 
      most effective at short to mid-range.
      Firing mode: Single shot
      Clipsize: n/a
      Reload: Automatic after every shot      
      Select: Key 3

    - Heckler & Koch MP5-SD: The MP5-SD is a supressed (or "silenced") 
      version of the MP5. With an integral flash and sound suppresor, the 
      weapon is extremely stealthly. Indeed, it is claimed that when the 
      MP5-SD is fired, the loudest sound is the bolt operating. However, the
      suppressor does cause a loss of bullet velocity and decreased hitting
      power. 
      Firing mode: Automatic
      Clipsize: 30 rounds
      Reload: Automatic after every 30 shots
      Select: Key 4

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*    CREDITS    *
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Edge Engine    : The Edge Team. Without these guys, Covert Ops would never
                 have happened. Many of the cool features of Covert Ops are
                 directly attributable to the hard work and the brilliance 
                 of the Edge coders.  
Sprites        : Ziggy Gnarly 
                 Sidearm Joe
3D Weapons     : Ziggy Gnarly
Other weapons  : Stephen Browning (Mossberg shotgun)
Map            : Sidearm Joe 
DDF Code       : Ziggy Gnarly, Sidearm Joe
RTS Coding     : Ziggy Gnarly
Textures/Flats : Sidearm Joe 
                 Ziggy Gnarly
Sound          : Military weapon sounds provided by Gooseman 
Graphics       : Ziggy Gnarly
Web page       : Ziggy Gnarly, Mike Mitchell, Marc Pullen

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*   Copyright / Permissions   *
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Authors MAY NOT use any part of the Covert Operations Demo as a base to 
build additional WADs without obtaining prior permission from Black Shadow 
Software. 

You MAY distribute this zip as long as no money is charged for its 
distribution.

(C) Black Shadow Software 2000