Covert Action 1.1 This is an Adventure Game Mactivity's CD-ROM nr 10 advice: This application did run on a b/w 68030 processor under System 7.1. It was also tested on a big ColorScreen of a PowerMacintosh running System 7.1.2. The game was also tested on a Quadra with 68040 processor and a 13 inch Color Screen and System 7.1 by Mactivity. Covert Action is a simulation where you take the helm of a United States attack submarine. You will conduct manoeuvres in locations such as the Black Sea, the Straights of Gibraltar, the Persian Gulf and the East Coast of the United States. In each area, you will have the opportunity to complete several missions focusing on the strategic value of that region.Covert Action is similar to a complex game of hide and seek. When you begin each mission, you will be presented with a satellite report telling you the last known location of your targets and their intentions. With this information in mind, you can plot a course to intercept these vessels. Moving along the surface, you will be able to utilize your long range radar systems. Once these systems have acquired a target, it would wise to submerge. Although you will not be able to make direct contact with the enemy at this distance, do not worry. The computers on board your submarine will be continually giving you information on the whereabouts of the enemy. This information is based on the last statistics received by your radar or sonar. Under water, you will be able to sneak up on your enemy without them detecting your presence. Always keeps in mind that if you have direct contact with the enemy, chances are that they have contact with you. Once the enemy vessel comes into sonar range, you will establish direct contact again. At this point, you can plot your attack and move into position. There, you can lie in wait until the enemy ship comes to you. On board computers will alert you to any ship within weapons range. As your weapons accuracy builds and the distance between you and the enemy falls, you can fire. Be careful, however, don't make too much noise or the enemy will acquire your position and launch its own attack. In the event that you are struck by a torpedo, you must run from the enemy and make time for repairs. If the damage is too extensive, your only option will be to try and sail your crippled sub back to the rendezvous point where rescue equipment is available. After hitting the enemy with a torpedo, you are by no means safe. Undoubtedly, the damaged ship will alert its partners and a consorted attack will begin. You can be sure that the enemy will do everything possible to eliminate your submarine. This includes chasing you into traps and laying mine fields around your position. Most of all, be careful for the enemy submarines. Just like you, they are difficult to detect and extremely lethal.If you are successful in your initial battles, you will soon come upon your primary targets. Destroying these target should be your primary concern throughout your mission. Once you have successfully destroyed them, you can return to the rendezvous point. There, your submarine will be refurbished and you will be given the option to take part in another mission. Back to the Computer Games Index