– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: A comet of pure crystal has entered our system and due it’s unique properties and composition, a base is being hastely set up on it. The Scientists hope to study it while it is in-system and load it with sensors, recorders and reporting equipment before it exits. The defense grid you construct must be exceptional, because once it leaves our system, we do not know what or who it will encounter, or for how long it will be required. But, we do know this – you have a very limited time to do it. The comet is briefly in our system and sensors show an Alien troopship converging on the undefended Cores >

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– this map has been sitting on the shelf …. quarantined for a few weeks

– the <story> and <story LB> have no shuttle options and are wysiwyg …..
(what you see is what you get )
– the other four modes on this map have Command shuttle options available and
you will need them
– this map is vulnerable to healers and the aliens will exploit that
– use the shuttle options wisely, they will be crucial to success

– the two challenge missions on this map are purposely difficult … i suggest
you start on normal or hard before tackling them on elite
– the <story LB challenge > …. is hard but it can be done….
P4P1PRO has achieved Gold with all 24 cores saved – it is a true challenge …..
– the <super G challenge > is the hardest mode of this map and will test your
skill to keep all the cores
– although, it is possible to lose cores and still achieve Gold – it is also
possible to keep all the cores from exiting the grid

– a big THANK YOU to P4P1PRO and Walsingham for the help they
provided in feedback and many hours of testing.

– i believe all the bugs were exterminated and the map works smoothly, however
i have been known to let a few slip through ….. if you find one
or think you do … please let me know in the comments

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Missions: In order of difficulty:

<story>
– practice mode – 30 waves
– scores do not save to LB
– easiest mission on map

<story LB>
– 35 waves of mixed aliens

<super grinder>
– 101 waves of assorted aliens

<super X grinder>
– 140 waves of mixed aliens

<story LB challenge>
– P4P1PRO’s Elite challenge
– 40 waves of strong, healthy aliens
– a very difficult mission

< super G challenge >
– 90 heavy duty waves of strong aliens
– the hardest, most difficult mission

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: Station CM160 is now under attack! It is a small isolated station, containing 2 research labs conducting alien bio-weapon research. If the Aliens take this station, it will be a double blow to our defensive efforts. The Aliens will have impeded our research and also acquire the new mobile core technology. >
< The core housing will routinely move between the 2 labs, delivering the energy, as needed, through out the station. This station is important. >

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– one moveable core housing will flip back and forth between the 2 housing
socket locations

– the core housing will move to other socket every 5 waves
…. Except the <super X grinder> and <super G challenge>, they will
alternate every 10 waves

– the two challenge missions on this map are difficult and meant to challenge
… i suggest you start on normal or hard before tackling them on elite
– the <story LB challenge > is very challenging (i can not beat it on Elite)
….. but it has been beaten by P4P1PRO after many hours of trying and is
for the Elite

– the other missions are easier … challenging but geared towards fun
( the ones i play and enjoy most )

– a big THANK YOU to P4P1PRO and Walsingham for the help they
provided in feedback and testing.

all missions have been beaten on the Elite setting
— all cores saved and gold medal achieved —

– there could be things or problems that i missed or didn’t see ….
…… if you find something please let me know …..

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Missions: In order of difficulty

< story >
– 35 waves – easiest mission
– cores will move every 5 waves
– practice mode – the score is not saved to leaderboard

< story LB >
– 41 larger waves of mixed aliens
– cores will move every 5 waves

< super grinder >
– 101 large waves of assorted aliens
– cores will move every 5 waves

< super X grinder >
– 140 waves of mixed aliens
– every 10 waves cores move

< super G challenge > – an Elite challenge
– 90 large waves of strong, healthy aliens
– cores will move every 10 waves

< story LB challenge > – P4P1PRO’s Elite challenge
– 45 waves of strong, healthy aliens
– every 5 waves core housing shifts
– this is the hardest mission

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: A dark-side, lunar base is threatened and needs the establishment of a defense grid. A rapid response and strong effective grid is your assignment. Take no prisoners. >

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– i made this map a couple weeks ago … a lot has happened since then …
one of which was a bout with covid19 ….. and to be honest …. i do not
remember much about this map …. other than it was fun to play while
testing and it had some interesting path possibilities

– the two challenge missions on this map are purposely difficult … i suggest
you start on normal or hard before tackling them on elite
– the <story LB challenge > is the hardest …. it can be done….
P4P1PRO has achieved Gold with all 24 cores saved – it is a true challenge …..

– a big THANK YOU to P4P1PRO and Walsingham for the help they
provided in feedback and testing.

– i believe all the bugs are worked out and the map works smoothly, however
i have been known to let a few slip through ….. if you find one
or think you do … please let me know in the comments

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Missions: In order of difficulty:

<story>
– practice mode – 30 waves
– scores do not save to LB
– easiest mission on map

<story LB>
– 35 waves of mixed aliens

<super X grinder>
– 140 waves of mixed aliens

< super G challenge >
– 80 heavy duty waves of strong aliens
– an Elite challenge

<story LB challenge>
– P4P1PRO’s Elite challenge
– 45 waves of strong, healthy aliens
– the hardest, most difficult mission

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: Our scans have detected an Alien presence on Europa. The Europa Central Command has the only Core housing on the moon, and requires your defensive skills. This moon is about to receive an influx of development and a strong defense grid is integral to the plans. >

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– i hope this map has something for everyone …… it was my goal to
provide a map that players of any skill level will enjoy …

– the two challenge missions on this map are difficult … i suggest you
start on normal or hard before tackling them on elite
– the <story LB challenge > is hard …. – i can not beat it, on Elite
….. but it has been beaten by P4P1PRO after many hours of trying and is
his challenge to any who think they can …..

– the other missions are easier, geared towards fun but still challenging,
… ( i like the sXg )

– a big THANK YOU to P4P1PRO and Walsingham for the help they
provided in feedback and testing.

– i believe all the bugs are out and map works smoothly, however
i have been known to let a few slip through ….. if you find one
or think you do … please let me know in the comments

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Missions: In order of difficulty:

<story>
– practice mode – 30 waves
– scores do not save to LB

<story LB>
– 35 waves of mixed aliens

<super grinder>
– 101 waves of mixed aliens

<super X grinder>
– 140 waves of mixed aliens

< super G challenge >
– 90 heavy duty waves of strong aliens
– an Elite challenge

<story LB challenge>
– 40 waves of strong, healthy aliens
– P4P1PRO’s Elite challenge

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: An industrial complex is the new target of the Alien raiders. The factory uses a low cost, mechanical, adaptive defense system that has seen better days. The system is old, awkward and clunky but it is all you have to work with. Do your best to protect the cores. >

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– this is a small and simple map that will provide more tiles as
the attack progresses……

– the two challenge missions on this map are difficult … but do-able
– i suggest you start low before tackling them on elite

– the other missions are easier, geared towards fun but still challenging

– i would like to thank P4P1PRO and Walsingham for the help they
provided in feedback and testing.

– i believe all the bugs are out and map works smoothly, however
i have been known to let a few slip through ….. if you find one
or think you do … please let me know in the comments

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Missions: In order of difficulty:

<story>
– practice mode – 30 waves
– scores do not save to LB

<story LB>
– 35 waves of mixed aliens

<super grinder>
– 75 waves of mixed aliens

<super X grinder>
– 145 waves of mixed aliens

< super G challenge >
– 90 heavy duty waves of strong aliens
– an Elite challenge

<story LB challenge>
– 40 waves of strong, healthy aliens
– an Elite challenge

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: Our sensors have marked the PKD Research Lab as the enemies next target. Designed for other purposes, the basic structure is more than adequate to construct a defensive grid. >
< The facility is named after a prolific and prescient, mid 20th century scifi author Philip K Dick. The research here is non-military and explores the concepts of humanity, sociology and exo-sociology. >
< Save the Lab. Protect the Cores! >

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– this is a fairly simple map, but turned out to be surprisingly fun
– it has spawns near the cores, so cores will be walking …. keep their
journeys short ( the longer they are out of the housing the lower the
score will be )

– for those players who like a challenge ….. the two challenge
missions are just that, if they are too hard then try them on a lesser
difficulty level … ( they have been beaten on Elite, all cores saved )

– i would like to thank P4P1PRO for his help testing and tuning the
difficulty of the <story LB challenge>
– i would like to also mention how much fun i had interacting with
another map maker while i was making this ….. thanks Walsingham for
the testing and encouragement

– all missions have been beaten on the Elite setting
– all cores saved and gold medal achieved

– if you find anything that doesn’t work, please let me know …..

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Missions: in order of difficulty

< story >
– 30 waves – easiest mission
– a practice mode – score not saved to leaderboard

< story LB >
– 45 larger waves of mixed aliens

< super X grinder >
– 150 large waves of assorted aliens

< super G challenge >
– 90 waves of mixed aliens
– difficult mission – an Elite challenge

< story LB challenge >
– 40 waves of strong and healthy aliens
– Hardest mission – an Elite challenge

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: A small, coastal water purification plant is under attack. It looks like an easy target but appearances can be deceptive. This is a newly constructed research facility and will provide you with what you need. Keep the Cores safe! Take no prisoners! >

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– this is a small and simple map …… but it will give you what
you need ……… when you need it

– have been including two types of missions on my recent maps, at
least one that is very challenging and difficult to keep the cores
safe and others that are focused more on a fun, less challenging
but still rewarding experience

– i would like to thank P4P1PRO and Walsingham for the time
and help they provided in feedback and testing.

– i believe all the bugs are out and map works smoothly, however
i have been known to let a few slip through ….. if you find one
or think you do … please let me know in the comments

** UPDATE **
– the map file was updated to v2 … due to gold not being set for
the < story LB challenge > ……………. ( sorry …. i spaced out on it )

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Missions on this map:

<story>
– practice mode – 30 waves
– scores do not save to LB

<story LB>
– 35 waves of mixed aliens

<story LB challenge>
– Elite challenge – 40 waves
– aliens are very strong and healthy

<super grinder>
– 101 waves of mixed aliens

<super X grinder>
– 145 waves of mixed aliens

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: A nuclear fusion experiment, on Mars, went bad. The result of decades of containment and clean up, is encased in a giant concrete and lead puck. It nearly bankrupt the planet, lifting the enormous mass into orbit and has attracted the Aliens attention. While the Martian government and corporate CEO’s argue about what to do now, the Aliens are staging a raid on the cores that powered the thrusters that raised the puck from the surface. >
< Commander: Your mission – save the cores and take no prisoners. >

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– this is a fairly simple map, a very long path with a little bit
of guiding the path available …..

– there are two options to buy more tower platforms available from
the Command Shuttle …..

– and for those players who like a challenge ….. the challenge
missions are just that, if they are too hard then try at a lesser
difficulty level

– i would like to thank P4P1PRO for his help tuning the difficulty
of the <story LB challenge> – it is very difficult
( i can not beat it on these settings, but he has )

– i would like to also thank Walsingham, for his encouragement and
help testing

– all missions have been beaten @ the Elite setting
– all cores saved and gold medal achieved

– if you find anything that doesn’t work, please let me know …..

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Missions:

< story >
– 30 waves – easiest mission
– a practice mode – score not saved to leaderboard
– Command Shuttle options available

< story LB >
– 35 larger waves of mixed aliens
– Command Shuttle options available

< story LB challenge >
– 40 waves of strong and healthy aliens
– Hardest mission – an Elite challenge
– Command Shuttle options available

< super G challenge >
– 80 very large waves of mixed aliens
– Command Shuttle options available

< super X grinder >
– 145 large waves of assorted aliens
– Command Shuttle options available

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: Ballista Station is under siege! A prompt and brutally efficient response to this threat is required. Protect the cores and establish a viable defense grid for the station. >
< For a decade or two the architectural trend was to fashion and name military outposts after ancient weapons of war.
The practice has since been put to rest, as it produced some inefficient grids to build defences on. >

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– this is a fairly simple map,
– it has a spawn on one side and the exit on the other

– there are two options to buy more towers available from the
Command Shuttle ….. they are more useful on the larger missions

– and for those players who like a challenge ….. the challenge
missions are just that, if they are too hard then try at a lesser
difficulty level

– i would like to thank P4P1PRO for his help tuning the difficulty
of the <story LB challenge> – it is very difficult
( i lose cores, but he has kept them all safe )

– i would like to also thank Walsingham, for his encouragement and
help testing

– all missions have been beaten @ the Elite setting
– all cores saved and gold medal achieved

– if you find anything that doesn’t work, please let me know …..

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Missions:

< story >
– 30 waves – easiest mission
– a practice mode – score not saved to leaderboard
– Command Shuttle option available

< story LB >
– 40 larger waves of mixed aliens
– Command Shuttle option available

< story LB challenge >
– 45 waves of strong and healthy aliens
– Hardest mission – an Elite challenge
– Command Shuttle option available

< super G challenge >
– 90 very large waves of mixed aliens
– Command Shuttle option available

< super X grinder >
– 150 large waves of assorted aliens
– Command Shuttle option available

enjoy!

– Authors Map Description –

< Commander: A de-salination/brine mine is threatened. Brine Mine 9 extracts potable water, Lithium, Bromine and other valuable elements from the Don Juan Pond which lies nestled in the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica. As the ice melted, the basin filled up with water that has dissolved more of the salts, making it a viable size and resource. >
< Commander: Pull no punches, the Lithium from Brine Mine 9 is integral to our ability to use the Core technology. >

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– this map started out to be a fun blast fest with a reasonable challenge,
a balance of both …. i hope that players find it to be so ….
– there are 4 missions that are balanced this way and each one requires
the use of more real estate to get the job done

– for those players who like a real challenge; the two challenge missions
are for you, they are quite difficult ….. but have been beaten on Elite,
with the all cores saved …… if you normally play Elite, consider trying
Hard at first

– the < super G challenge > will fill up the map with red towers ……
when testing i found there was not room to build enough towers to save
the cores … i had 2 options: weaker aliens or more towers …….
i chose the latter, now, more tiles will rise up when they are needed

– i would like to thank walsingham for his encouragement and help testing,
and P4P1PRO for his help tuning the difficulty of the two challenge modes

– all missions have been beaten @ the Elite setting
– all cores saved and gold medal achieved

– if you find anything that doesn’t work, please let me know …..

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Missions:

< story >
– 30 waves – 2 spawns
– easiest mission – a practice mode
– score not saved to leaderboard

< story LB >
– 35 larger waves of mixed aliens
– 2 spawn points

< story LB challenge >
– 40 waves of very strong and healthy aliens
– 4 spawn points
– Hardest mission – an Elite challenge

< super story >
– 75 hectic waves of mixed aliens
– 2 spawn points

< super G challenge >
– 90 very large waves of very healthy aliens
– 4 spawn points – an Elite challenge
– more tiles come later when needed

< super X grinder >
– 140 large waves of assorted aliens
– 2 spawn points

enjoy!