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# Game Name: Gunboat #
# Genre of Game: Action #
# Game Created by: NEC #
# Gaming System: Turbo Grafx 16 #
# Written by: Randy Lilley (RLilley) #
# Contact Us: carpainter[at]gmail[dot]com #
# Current Version: 1.1 #
# Percent Completed: 100% (As much as it is going to be! #
# Date Created: December 29th, 2003 #
# Completed: December 29th, 2003 #
# Updated: June 1st, 2007 #
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0. Table of Contents -/------------------------------------------------------
----------------------\ Everything in this FAQ/Walkthrough is listed here! --
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0. Table of Contents
1. What's New?
2. Introduction to Gunboat
3. Controls
4. Choosing Your Options
5. Report For Duty
6. What's On Screen
7. Combat Operations
8. Enemy Identification
9. Your Weapons
10. Gunnery Positions
11. Tips from the Manual
12. How to Contact Me
13. Special Thanks
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1. What's New? -------/------------------------------------------------------
----------------------\ All Version Updates are listed here. Wooo! ---------
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VERSION 1.1, June 1st, 2007
- Updated Contributor Name and E-Mail due to e-mails being sent to old
addresses.
VERSION 1.0, December 29th, 2003
- Completed FAQ/Walkthrough and uploaded to GameFAQs database.
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2. Introduction to ---/------------------------------------------------------
Gunboat --------------\ You've probably never heard of this game ... --------
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This introduction is taken in its entirely from the official Gunboat
instruction manual!
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They're still out there, from the jungles of Vietnam to the waterways of
South America. Only your Navy River Patrol Boat (PBR) has the agility and
firepower to free our P.O.W.s from renegade Viet Cong. Battle the forces of
the Colombian drug cartel. And root out the fanatic rebel army of a deposed
Panamanian dictator. First you'll train as a sharpshooting machine gunner, a
deadly artillery expert, and a crackerjack navigator able to steer through
the twists and turns of riverine warfare. Then get your orders, choose your
arsenal, and shove off for combat. You think it's hot in the jungle? Just
wait!
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3. Controls ----------/------------------------------------------------------
----------------------\ What do all the buttons do?! ------------------------
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UP: Throttle Forward
DOWN: Throttle Back
LEFT: Turn Left
RIGHT: Turn Right
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT: Aim in two modes.
SELECT: View map when in any practice mode
BUTTON II: Fire
BUTTON I: Depends on the situation. Read farther into the guide.
TURBOSWITCHES: Different for every option. See next section!
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4. Choosing Your -----/------------------------------------------------------
Options --------------\ There are practice modes that you can choose from. --
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There are four modes. One is REPORT FOR DUTY, which gets its own section.
The other three are: GUNNERY PRACTICE, GRENADE PRACTICE, or PILOT PRACTICE.
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GUNNERY PRACTICE
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You're the Bow (forward) Gunner firing at all enemy targets. Use the
direction key to aim. (Up, Down, Left, or Right!) Set Turbo Switch II as
shown here:
TOP POSITION: Rapid Fire
MIDDLE POSITION: Burst
BOTTOM POSITION: Single Shot
Hold Button II to shoot!
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GRENADE PRACTICE
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You're the Midship (centre) Gunner launching M129 grenades at enemy targets.
Use the direction key (Up, Down, Left, or Right) to aim and press Button II
to fire. This may be similar to GUNNERY PRACTICE, but the skill required is
greatly different.
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PILOT PRACTICE
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You're at the helm practicing your navigation skills as you maneuver down a
twisting river course. Use the direction key as shown in the Controls
section to control your PBR. When you Throttle Forward or Back, the RPM
Gauges keep track of engine power (speed) and the yellow arrows indicate
forward and reverse. Look to section 6 in this guide for details!
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5. Report For Duty ---/------------------------------------------------------
----------------------\ You must be ready to play. Pay attention! ----------
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When you choose this option, you have a lot of stuff to do.
You report for duty on the bridge of your unit's LST, a large ship thats
erves as your base. Use the direction key as described on the screen to
enter your name and identify yourself to the Admiral. Press SELECT for the
battlefront assignment. If you have just completed a mission, your name will
already be entered on the bridge. You can press SELECT for your assignment
or press RUN to examine your Personnel File.
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Updating the PBR Commanders
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If this is your first action, you'll need to add yourself to the PBR
Commander's Roster. Use the direction key to move the pencil cursor to ADD
and press SELECT to enter your name and rank.
To remove a name to put a new name in its place, choose REPLACE and then
press SELECT. Then move the cursor to the name you want to delete and press
SELECT again.
If you've finished a mission, your name, rank, battle stats, and
commendations will be your file. All other current Gunboat commanders will
also be on file. Press the direction key left or right to view their
records.
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Choosing an Existing Commander
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If you'd like to resume the career of another existing commander, press RUN
when the file of that commander is on the screen. His name will appear on
the bridge. Press SELECT for your assignment.
As you complete missions and rise in rank, you will be allowed to choose
assignments in COlombia and then the Panama Canal Zone.
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Region Briefing
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A summary of the military situation and enemy capabilities in your assigned
battlefront will appear. Press any button to advance though it and view your
mission choices.
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Choosing a Mission
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You will be offered between 2 and 8 missions, depending on your experience.
Press the direction key left or right to see a description of each one.
Press RUN to see an overhead map of the mission area with the primary target
flashing. Press any button to return to your mission choices. Press SELECT
to accept a mission.
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Outfitting Your PBR
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Equip your boat with the best arsenal and engine for the mission. Before
making your choices, you can check the specs on the hardware available.
Press RUN and then press the direction key right or left to see a rundown and
photo of each item. Press RUN to return the Outfitting Screen.
Use the direction key to make one choice in each category, then press SELECT
to enter it. After each selection, the pencil will automatically move to the
next category. When all selections are made, a final message will appear.
Press any button to shove off for combat!
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6. What's on Screen --/------------------------------------------------------
----------------------\ You have to know what everything is, correct? -------
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I am having difficulty drawing this out, so here is the best description I
can do. Apologies!
MESSAGE AREA: At the very top of the screen, where there are words. This
sends you information on target IDs, damage inflicted, damage received, and
casualties.
DIRECTION INDICATOR: Near the middle of the screen, there are dots, and a
small triangle/arrow. When going forward, the boat travels left or right in
the same direction as the red dial. In reverse, the boat travels in the
opposite direction of the dial.
FORWARD/REVERSE ARROWS: To the left of the direction indicator. The ywllow
arrows. An arrow will light up in the direction you are heading.
CLOCK: Bottom left. Displays the time of day during your mission.
RPM Gauges: The two "RPM" circles. These measure power output to both
engines. Maximum speed (full throttle) is indicated by the neels in the far
right position. Straight up is half-throttle, and far-left is slowest.
COMPASS: Bottom right. This charts your course. North is 0 degrees, east is
90 degrees, south is 180 degrees, and west is 270 degrees.
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7. Combat Operations -/------------------------------------------------------
----------------------\ How to engage warfare! Interesting stuff, sort of. -
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Choosing Your Battle Station
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You will begin each mission under fire in the Pilot's Station. To go from
the Pilot's Station to one of the Gunnery Stations, set TurboSwitch I as
shown below to select a station and press Button I.
Use this same procedure to move from one Gunnery Station to another. To go
from a Gunnery Station back to the Pilot's Station, press Button I without
moving the TurboSwitch.
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Maneuvering Your PBR
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You control the boat from the Pilot's Station. Use the direction key just as
you do in PILOT PRACTICE. Watch the gauges for direction and speed.
When you spot a possible target, centre it in front of the boat to mke sure
it's an enemy. A target ID will appear in the Message Area.
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Firing from the Pilot's Station
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You can order your Bow Gunner to shoot without going to his battle station.
Set TurboSwitch II for the type of fire you want, then press Button II to
open fire. He is not as accurate as he would be if you were using the
Gunnery Station.
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Firing from a Gunnery Station
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Move to the station with the clearest shot at a target and best weapon to
destroy it. Then aim, select your type of fire, and shoot just as you would
in GUNNERY PRACTICE.
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Completing a Mision
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At the end of a mission, you will return to the bridge of your LST. The
Admiral will evaluate your performance and give you a summary of your career.
You will then go back to the main menu. Now fire up for your next mission!
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8. Enemy -------------/------------------------------------------------------
Identification -------\ Everything you need to know about the opposition ...-
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Know what you're up against. It'll help you choose the best weapons against
each enemy and the best way to take 'em out!
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VIETNAM
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PT 76 Tank Light, thinly armoured, with 76mm guns. Often used to
transport infantry.
P55 Tank A WWII relic with think armour and huge 100mm guns. If
you see it coming, duck or good luck! You don't have the
armament to deal with it.
BTR 60/BTR 70 Fast, light-armour infantry carrier packing .50cal
machine gun and 30mm granade launcher. Kiss it goodbye
with .50 caliber rounds.
RPG7 Missle Shoot down the missile, then nail the launcher!
Launcher
Machine Gun Nests Use .50 caliber guns or grenades to root out these
sandbaggers.
Bridges A job for your mortar launcher.
Sampans Make sure these native boats are enemies before you
shoot.
Infantry ID them and then dust 'em!
Docks Make sure they're the enemy's, then launch your mortar.
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COLOMBIA
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These drug runners can afford the best. That includes black market
American-made weapons you won't face against anyone else.
M48 Tank American WWII Patton tank. Lob your mortars or just get
away!
Huey Gunship Big U.S. battle chopper with .30 and .50cal guns and,
sometimes, TOW-2 wire-guided missiles. Down it with your
.50 caliber guns.
Pickup Truck Could be hauling TOW-2 launchers and machine guns. Fire
your .50cal gun or grenade launcher.
PT 76 Tank Same as Vietnam
BTR 60/BTR 70
Power Boats Fast and loaded with small arms, but not armoured. They
are prey for your .50cal guns or grenade launcher.
Huts Good targets for your grenades.
Machine Gun Nests Go for your .50cal gun or grenade launcher.
Mortar Nests They;re stronger, so use your mortar.
Enemy Fortification Solid brick with heavyduty armament. See if you can spot
a shelling pattern and maneuver through it one piece!
Mercenaries Take 'em out like any other infantry.
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PANAMA
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T62A Heavy armour and heavier guns. Don't even think about
it!
PT 76 Tank Same as Vietnam and Colombia.
BTR 60/BTR 70
Radar Installations A sitting duck for your .50cal guns if you can get in
range.
Anti-Ship Missiles Slow down and shoot it out of the sky with your .50
caliber gun. then get the launcher before it fires again.
Mi-24 Hind Fires AT-6 Spiral Missiles but not very maneuverable.
Helicopter Once again, go for your .50 caliber machine guns.
Power Boats Whatever you used in Vietnam, Colombia, it'll most likely
Trucks work here as well!
Buildings
Infantry
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9. Your Weapons ------/------------------------------------------------------
----------------------\ Here is your arsenal ... ----------------------------
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When arming your PBR, take into account the types of targets you're likely to
encounter and the range, firepower, and accuracy you'll need.
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M2HB Browning .50 Caliber Heavy Machine Gun
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Fire Rate: 600 Rounds per minute
Effective Range: 1996 Yards
Ammo: .50 cal. armour-piercing incendiary rounds
Description: Best for stopping on-shore light armour and
unarmoured boats. Slow rate of fire less effective
against infantry. (This would be "overkill" against
them anyway.
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GE M134 Minigun
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Fire Rate: 2000 to 6000 rounds per minute
Effective Range: 1250 Yards
Ammo: .30 cal. bullets
Description: Rapid fire Gatling most effective at cutting down
infantry with a blizzard of bullets.
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M60D 7.62 General Purpose Machine Gun
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Fire Rate: 550 rounds per minute
Effective Range: 984 Yards
Ammo: .30 cal. bullets
Description: Effective against infantry, light boats, and
unarmoured targets. Too lightweight for bunkers or
houses.
Fire Rate: 230 to 450 rounds per minute
Effective Range: 1875 yards if you're not moving. 400 if you are.
Ammo: 40mm Grenades
Description: A single grenade can neutralize small boats,
unfortified buildings, unarmoured vehicles, and
anyone wandering within 30 feet. However, it is hard
to aim and ineffective against concrete bridges and
bunkers.
Fire Rate: One HE bomb at a time
Effective Range: About 1900 yards
Ammo: M720 HE (high explosive) bombs
Description: Your heaviest artillery and only real choice against
bridges, docks, concrete fortifications, and on-shore
armour. Be sure to aim carefully and slow down as
much as possible before firing. Extremely slow rate
of fire ineffective against ambushes or moving
infantry.
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10. Gunnery Positions /------------------------------------------------------
----------------------\ There are 3 Gunnery positions. Explanations here! --
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The three Gunnery Positions are: Bow Gunner, Midship Gunner, and Stern
Gunner.
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Bow Gunner
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The front gun turret officers the best view on the PBR. It's the only
station equipped with two machine guns and it rotates 270 degrees so you can
fire on just about anything.
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Midship Gunner
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Your choice of a grenade launcher or machine gun rotates 270 degrees to cover
the sides and rear of the boat.
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Stern Gunner
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You're located in back, low and close to the water, and rotate 270 degrees to
cover the sides and rear of the boat. You can choose a machine gun or mortar
launcher.
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11. Tips from the ----/------------------------------------------------------
Manual ---------------\ NEC has some pretty neat tips for you, my friend! ---
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Here are the tips!
Full-Throttle is the way to go if you're trying to get somewhere or get out
of trouble fast. Otherwise, this makes a lot of noise and makes you easy to
spot. Go slow, half throttle or less, to sneak up on a target.
When you approach a target head-on, only your Bow Gunner will have clear aim.
Try to angle in to give the other guys a shot!
It's easier to shoot when the boat is stopped or moving slowly.
Firing in shorts bursts gives you time between bursts to see if you're
hitting the target.
It's important to look at the map often to keep track of your direction.
It's easy to get lost when going to a target.
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12. How to Contact Me /------------------------------------------------------
----------------------\ Everyone wants to talk to me ... --------------------
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Want to ask a question or just get ahold of me?
Want to just send an e-mail just for the heck of it?
Here's my contact information:
E-Mail or MSN Messenger: --> carpainter [at] gmail.com <--
AOL Instant Messaging: --> World Warfare <--
That's it for now.
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13. Special Thanks ---/------------------------------------------------------
----------------------\ I'd like to thank the Academy ... -------------------
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Jeff "CJayC" Veasey - For creating the site that is GameFAQs!
World Wrestling Entertainment - Keeping me company while I wrote this FAQ!
NEC - Creating this game, and for their tremendous work with the Tg16 system.
