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 <p>You can support development of this game by purchasing one of the books in the trilogy: <a href="http://www.battleforthesolarsystem.com/purchase/">www.battleforthesolarsystem.com/purchase/</a>
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+<h3>Getting started</h3>
+<p>
+Before plunging in to the game proper and tackling the missions, it is recommended that you take time to become comfortable with the game mechanics. Upon starting a new game, you will be presented with the galactic map, with <span class="highlight">Sol</span> being the selected star system. New players should take their time to work through the missions here, to ease themselves in to the game. Here, you engage in a free flight, to get used to the controls, face off against unarmed and weak opponents, and get to grips with the objective system.
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 <h3>Title Screen</h3>
 <p>
 This is the first screen that you will see upon starting the game. You may select from the following options: