User Guide

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SCAN (PASSIVE)
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Scan improves the range and power of the player's scanners. At higher skill
levels the player can share his scan abilities with fellow group members and
may even achieve the ability to detect cloaked ships!
SELF DESTRUCT (ACTIVE)
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Self Destruct allows the player to perform an emergency detonation of his
ship, incapacitating him but dealing explosive damage over a wide radius. At
higher skill levels, Self Destruct spreads substantially higher damage over a
wider radius.
SHIELD INVERSION (ACTIVE)
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The Shield Inversion skill allows the player to turn his shield into a
devastating energy weapon. At higher skill levels, the player inflicts even
more damage, and eventually gains the ability to attack several enemies at
once.
SUMMON (ACTIVE)
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The Summon skill allows the player to pull enemy ships away from their
allies, to be destroyed at the player’s leisure. At higher skill levels, the
player gains the ability to pull friends away from danger.
LIFE IN AN EVOLVING
GALAXY
The Earth & Beyond galaxy is an ever-changing place, reacting to the
choices and actions of players like you. As time passes, you could uncover
mysterious storylines, encounter strange new foes, and enjoy fresh
features and content added to the game by the Earth & Beyond team. Be
sure to check www.earthandbeyond.com and in-game news terminals
(located on space stations) for the latest news and information!
>>TIP: Because we're always improving the game, we keep our most
recent manual online, at www.earthandbeyond.com
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