SPACE EMPIRES II  Copyright 1995 Malfador Machinations


INTRODUCTION

  Space Empires II is a strategic space conquest game for Windows. You 
  design and build your own starships based on the technological level
  of your civilization. 1-4 human players and a slew of computer players 
  will oppose you in your reign. Can you bring your enlightened rule to 
  the entire galaxy? This is the challenge....


LEGAL JUNK

  Space Empires II is the copyrighted work of Aaron Hall for Malfador
  Machinations. The shareware version may be freely distributed so 
  long as no files are changed or omitted.  Malfador Machinations
  retains the right to deny retransmission rights to anybody for any 
  reason.

	>>>>>> DO NOT DISTRIBUTE THE REGISTERED VERSION. <<<<<<

  See below for details on how you may obtain the registered version.


INSTALLATION OF SHAREWARE VERSION FROM ZIP FILE

  The shareware version of Space Empires II is distributed as a single 
  ZIP file. To install this version, you must:

      1.) Create a new directory (recommended name: se2)
      2.) Copy the ZIP file to this directory
      3.) Unzip the file, using PKUNZIP 2.04g or later
	  (usually done by typing: pkunzip se2v12.zip)
      4.) Create a windows program item for SPACEMP2.EXE

  To create a windows program item, run Windows and select "New..." from
  the FILE menu of the Program Manager.  Next select Program Item and
  hit OK. Then use the BROWSE button to get to your new SE2 directory 
  and select the file SPACEMP2.EXE. Hit OK to select SPACEMP2.EXE, then 
  hit OK again to create the program item. You're all done! (This can 
  also be done through File Manager by selecting the file SPACEMP2.EXE 
  and dragging it to the program group in Program Manager where you want 
  to place it.)


GAME REGISTRATION

  Space Empires II is a game where Technology dictates your ship size and
  the strength of your weapons. The shareware version of Space Empires II
  provides Tech Levels 1-5. If you'd like Tech Levels 6-20, you need to
  order the registered version of Space Empires II. With your registration
  you'll receive the latest version of the registered version of Space
  Empires II. You can also order the Strategy & Hints Guide which provides 
  detailed clues on how to win against incredible odds!

  If you'd like to receive a Registered copy of Space Empires II, please 
  fill out the Order Form (file ORDER.DOC) and send it in to Malfador
  Machinations. If you don't have the Order Form, use the following:

  $25 - Registered Version of Space Empires II
  $5  - Strategy & Hints Guide

  Make check payable to Malfador Machinations and send it to:
  Malfador Machinations
  Space Empires II Registration
  P.O. Box 471885
  San Francisco, CA 94147-1885

  (Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.)
  (Sorry, only 3.5" disks available)

  If you'd like to send in comments to Malfador Machinations you can
  either mail to the above address, or email us at:
  malfador@crl.com


WHY REGISTER???

  Here's what's waiting for you in the registered version of Space Empires
  II:

  - Tech Levels 6-20
  - Battle Cruisers, Battleships, and Dreadnoughts
  - Starbases
  - Carriers and Fighters
  - Open and Close Warp Points
  - Destroy Suns
  - Cloaking Devices!
  - Mauler Beam
  - Wave Motion Gun
  - and much, much more.....

  You haven't lived until you've faced a fleet of de-cloaking Dreadnoughts
  preparing to fire their Wave Motion Guns!


THANKS

  I hope you enjoy Space Empires II and please support shareware!

					       - Aaron Hall