From: tsrken@voicenet.com NES-JK-USA How to play Jackal(tm) Konami(r) --- Return to 'Nam Infrared satellites soaring miles above Earth have spotted dozens of American prisoners of war still trapped on enemy soil. Missing for years but never forgotten, these men must be brought home. But America is in no position to risk an all-out invasion that could prompt retaliation. Instead, the only possible hope for their freedom is a small scale commando raid - code name JACKAL. Immediately the President turns to the Green Berets and their combat-ready, tactical infiltrating "Jeep Squad". The Jeep Squad is comprised of twenty all- terrain, four-wheel drive, super-mobile attack jeeps, each equipped with one driver and one gunner. Only forty of the Green Berets' bravest and most cunning soldiers belong to this elite fighting force, and because of the secrecy of the mission, only a few of them qualify for the rescue attempt. Needless to say, you've been chosen to be one of the few, the proud, the Jackals. So work up your courage and polish up your guns, because it's time to save the life of each and every brave American POW. And before you go, your country would just like to say, "Good luck, son. Don't come home alone." --- How to be a hero Your mission begins when you and your faithful jeep, Trigger, are parachuted along the fringes of the Cambodian border. From there, you'll claw and scratch through six deadly enemy territories, rescuing POWs while encountering heavy fire from tank pistols, cannon bunkers, bomber squadrons, and a hostile navy. Your only means of survival are a trusty machine gun, hand grenades, bazookas (obtained by rescuing POWs and powering-up), and world class driving skills. You have a total of 3 jeeps to risk at the beginning of Operation Jackal. An extra jeep will be added after you rescue a predetermined number of POWs. Jackal can be played simultaneously by 2 players. If only one person plays, use Control (1). Your mission ends when you destroy the enemy's main fortress (code nam Zulu) at the end of level 6. --- How to rescue the POWs 1. Destroy the barracks where the prisoners are located by firing your machine gun, grenades, or the bazooka. Be sure to blast away and search every building you encounter. 2. Pull up to the blown-out barracks and pick up the prisoners as they flee for their lives. 3. Drive your jeep full of prisoners to the heliport, where they'll be picked up by top secret stealth helicopters. --- The four wild jackals Lt. Bob (Gunner) The finest sharp shooter in the history of the Green Berets. Sgt. Quint (Driver) Indy car racer turned mercenary. Col. Deckar (Gunner) The commander of this operation and Medal of Honor recipient in Vietnam. Cpl. Grey (Driver) Winner of six European Grand Prix races, and considered the greatest stunt driver since Evil Bo Weivel. --- Controlling your attack jeep Control Pad Use like a steering wheel to guide your jeep in eight different directions. Select Button Press to select one or two player mode. Start Button Press to start your mission or to take a break from the action. B Button Press to fire your machine gun. A Button Press to launch hand grenades or fire the bazooka. --- The six enemy territories Checkpoint Alpha Checkpoint Baker Checkpoint Charlie Checkpoint Delta Checkpoint Tango Checkpoint Zulu (Your final confrontation) --- The enemy hordes Quicksilver TSK-21 Panther Troop Transport Zit-84 50mm Cannon Mobile Missile Launcher Death From Above Bomber Bandit Missile Copter The Sniper Raft Shark Attack Submarine Anti-Jeep Personnel Coastal Invader Gun Boat Light (But Deadly) Infantry