Desert Storm Scenario Disk
                               for
                       F15 Strike Eagle II


So what's all this talk about a Desert Storm Scenario Disk for
Microprose's F15 Strike Eagle II ?  Well, here's the straight
scoop from the people who made it (as opposed to the marketing
types!).

The new disk should be appearing in stores very shortly.  The
current release date for "First on the Block" people is May 22. 
After that, it goes to general distribution.  So order now !

F15 II (and F19 for that matter) dealt with hypothetical combat
situations using current state-of-the-art weaponry.  With the
Desert Storm campaign, we now have a real live situation using
actual data that we can simulate.  Together with your trusty old
copy of F15 Strike Eagle II, this scenario disk will allow you to
live out the missions that made up this historic campaign, making
the same types of decisions made by our combat pilots, and
experiencing the same kind of excitement that a successful
mission can bring.

So what's new ?  The most obvious thing is a whole new 3D world,
with lots of new objects and targets.  The area includes all of
Iraq and Kuwait, the northern part of Saudi Arabia, and sections
of Jordan, Iran, and Syria.  The targets include both fixed and
mobile scuds, early-warning radar sites, supply line bridges, the
Air Defence Ministry, the Presidential Palace, chemical and
biological weapon factories, nuclear development facilities, the
pumping manifold at Sea Island, lots of SAMs and airbases, and
Republican Guard armored units.  Be especially careful of those
mobile scuds, as you may not find them where they were reported
to be!

In addition to the semi-random mission generation of the
original game, user selection of eight specific types of
historical missions has been added.  This allows you to select
"Scud Busting", "Baby Milk Factory", and "Republican Guards",
among others.  No more waiting for a "really good" mission!

With Desert Storm, we now know exactly how the Air Force uses the
F15E in combat.  To this end we have included all the appropriate
weaponry.  This includes laser-guided GBU-12 Paveways and MK20
Rockeye II cluster bombs, the updated AGM-65G thermal imaging
Mavericks, and the AGM-88A HARM.  Also, since the Air Force has
still not approved the AMRAAM, the correct AIM-7M Sparrow now
accompanies you for air-to-air defense.  All of these weapons are
new for F15 II.

The Air Force showed its preference for night missions in this
campaign and we have added that capability.  The VGA version of
this with the gradient sky is stunning and adds a completely new
dimension to the game.  Of course, if you don't like it, you can
toggle it off.  One note here: the manual incorrectly states that
night missions are available only in the Desert Storm theater. 
This is NOT true!  All areas, including the original ones, can
have night missions.

As if that wasn't enough, we decided to fill up some of the empty
space on the disks with the North Cape and Central Europe
theaters from F19.  These have been available to owners of both
games, but now F15-only owners can get all the available worlds
with a single purchase.  But be forewarned, these two theaters
are HARD!  Attempt them only after honing your skills in the
"regular" areas.

A few personal notes:  This scenario disk was a real blast to put
together.  It was done during the period immediately following
the war, when emotions and patriotism were still running very
high.  The thrill of "being there" through computer simulation is
unparalleled.  I hope you have as much fun with it as I have.

Secondly, I want to ask everyone who plays and enjoys this
scenario disk to purchase it.  This is an experiment for
Microprose.  It is our first scenario disk and may just be our
last.  There are many here who believe that it cannot be
successful due to piracy.  I feel that the package we have put
together offers excellent value.  We have added many months worth
of additional playing time to a classic game and put it into
a significant historical perspective.  In addition to the usual
information on game mechanics, the 32-page manual gives a great
background on Middle East politics and the Desert Storm campaign. 
The inclusion of the North Cape and Central Europe worlds is just
more icing on the cake.  All of this comes for a paltry $20 at
retail (MSRP is $29.95).  So RUN, don't walk, to your nearest
retailer for the DESERT STORM SCENARIO DISK for F15 Strike Eagle
II.

Andy Hollis -  Project Leader and Programmer (5/16/91)