@ 22
[ 1
| 345
{IMPACT GRENADE
==============

     Do people not respect your skill as a wiffle ball pitcher?  They'll
respect you when you toss them one of these!!  Unlike conventional grenades
of old, which detonated after a preset time limit, modern impact grenades
employ semi-nanotechnology and are surrounded with a net of computerized
sensors.  An improvement over past models, which could be detonated by a
snowflake or space dust, the new computerized models know whether they've
been accidentally dropped or deliberately thrown, and they know when they
have hit the intended target.  Safer then mechanically based grenades, and
smarter than previous computerized models, the ultimate techno-grenade is
here!
@ 23
[ 1
| 505
{IMPACT GRENADE B.F.N.W.
=======================

    Don't let this one impact at close range.  This Battlefield Nuclear
Weapon is POWERFUL.  You'll want to either be very strong or wear a UGA to
throw this as it has to be hurled a good distance away.  Tell anyone else in
your investigation unit to stand back.  How far back?  Try Alaska!
@ 24
[ 1
| 275
{GAS GRENADE
===========

     Uses specially manufactured nanotech nerve gas.  Anyone in the immediate
area who is not wearing GunArmor will be in trouble.  The effects of the gas
vary with the individual victim.  It may be confusion, weakness, blindness,
immobility, or some combination thereof.  The effects are sometimes temporary,
and sometimes permanent. Because the microbots in this gas are programmed to
expire after 1 second, you may safely approach a fallen assailant and search
him unharmed.
@ 41
[ 2
| 450
{ELECTRICAL SWORD
================

     Terran Sci-Fi movies of old featured swords of light.  Reticulan
technology has brought them into reality.  The electrical sword temporarily
replicates a razor thin blade, and immerses it in electricity.  It can
slice someone to pieces if they have no armor.  Even if they do, the shock
still stuns them.

     * NOTE:  Electric jolts will only feed reticulan assailants.
@ 27
[ 2
| 880
{FLAMING SWORD
=============

     This weapon is reverse-engineered captured Wa.S.P. technology.  WaSPs
are very sensitive to flame.  To kill one only takes one match.  It is
speculated that they use these to maintain authority.  They are deadly to
WaSPs, and very nasty to other races as well.  A super-strong blade of a
special material is the primary part of the sword.  This material has the
interesting property of emiting flames when electrified.  A single blow cuts,
stuns, and sets fire to any opponet.  Obsidiennes are naturally fireproof,
but still take a blow easily as good as an electrical sword.  The weapon is
expensive due to the complexities of replicating the material.
@ 28
[ 2
| 150
{STUN GUN
========

     This weapon does not inflict much damage, if any at all.  But it will
effectively stun any living creature.  Electrical attacks will even pentrate
GunArmor giving you plenty of time to run.

     * NOTE:  Electric jolts will only feed reticulan assailants.
@ 29
[ 3
| 360
{FLAME THROWER
=============

     A classic terran weapon that employs modern replication technology for
an unlimited supply of gas.  This weapon produces a cone of flames which
will toast anyone too close to you in the direction you point it.
     Users should be reminded that Obsidienne assailants will appreciate
the nice soothing warmth of a flamethrower on a cold day, after which
they will likely pulverize you and go about their business.
@ 30
[ 3
| 930
{SMARTBOMB
=========

     When you activate this device, several rockets shoot out and pulverize
everyone around you, --without pulverizing you.  This weapon takes time to
activate as replicating guided rockets is no easy task.  Be careful to step
far away from your own party when you use it.  SmartBombs aren't THAT smart.
They don't know your friends.  They only know you.
@ 31
[ 3
| 595
{SUPERSHOCKER
============

     A stun gun on steroids.  Does no harm but is very useful.  Everyone in
a six unit radius is stunned by the shock, except for you.  When faced with
a room full of bad guys just activate this, then walk around and finish them
off.  Quite nice when outnumbered, and won't physically harm anyone in your
party who gets accidentally shocked.  It even penetrates a UGA!  (Do not
activate this device near explosives.)

     * NOTE:  Electric jolts will only feed reticulan assailants.  A super
	      shocker will only give them Christmas Dinner.  It won't hurt
	      any part of them except their waist-lines.
@ 32
[ 3
| 495
{BLINDING FLASH
==============

     This weapon gives new definition to the words "Eye-Fatigue!"  Once all
the people around you recover from it, they still won't have enough energy
to even pick their nose.  Even if they could, they can't see their own
hands in front of them.  Be advised that an assailant in a UGA won't be
affected.  Be also advised that any friends in the area will.
@ 33
[ 4
| 245
{PISTOL
======

     An easily available civilian weapon.  It is the only civilian weapon
which employs replication technology.  Bullets are in unlimited supply and
you never have to reload.  Just don't try to play Russian Roulette. You'll
lose, guaranteed.
@ 34
[ 4
| 3000
{MACHINE GUN
===========

     The replication device in this weapon is more expensive, but replicates
ammo with great speed.  Does far more damage than any little pistol ever
could.  If anyone ever torks you off, you can point this at them and hold
down that trigger for an hour.  Now THAT'S eating lead!
@ 35
[ 4
| 3500
{LASER
=====

     Another weapon of Terran cinematic fame.  It takes more time to
recharge than a machine gun, but does more damage.
     Be advised that a laser blast is a refreshing meal for a reticualan,
but it can still mess up their armor.
@ 36
[ 4
| 775
{HEAT LASER
==========

     This is like a precision flame thrower.  Although it does very little
physical harm initially, the target bursts into flames and will burn to
death quite fast.  It is the only laser that is useful against reticulans,
and it's deadly to a WaSP.
@ 37
[ 4
| 5000
{ROCKET LAUNCHER
===============

     Detached from a UGA, rocket launchers need firearms training as there
is no computerized targeting system.  In addition, replication takes more
time.  Nevertheless, your head bangin' teenage punk is still not going to
argue with anything you say.
@ 38
[ 4
| 9500
{DISINTEGRATOR
=============

     State of the art Reticulan technology, this is "Fire and Forget" at a
new standard.  A nanotech laser beam eats away any trace of flesh when it
hits the target.  Someone in GunArmor will not be harmed but will have their
armor vaporize right off of their body!  Got a sneeky stalker hiding in the
trees?  Just make the trees disappear one at a time and watch him sweat as
his cover gradually ceases to exist.
     There is one specific weakness.  Whether or not it's in use, the person
wielding it still has to carry it.  This wouldn't be so bad except that any
stray bullet that hits this will make it explode like a powerful bomb!  If
someone sprays your party with a flame thrower and you're the one that gets
engulfed in fire, your entire party is likely to be blown to smitherines.
(It'll still scare the crap out of your assailants, though!)
@ 1
[ 0
| 400
{METAL DETECTOR
==============

     The metal detector allows the player using it to see where anything
made out of metal is.  It will highlight bombs, drones, and any character
who is wearing armor.  YOU WILL NEED THIS ITEM TO SEE BURIED UNEXPLODED
BOMBS ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF KAHOOLAWE ISLAND.  As the player walks about,
a crosshair appears on any metal item.  It can detect an armored assailant
hiding under water.
     This metal scanner uses a headset mounted on the user like the bioscan.
Becuase of this, a bioscan and a metalscan may not be used at the same time
by the same person.

     * NOTE:  Molten lava confuses the metal detector.  Someone wearing
	      a UGA can hide in a pool of lava and not be seen.
@ 2
[ 0
| 650
{BIOSCANNER
==========

     Anyone using one of these can see their enemies even when they are
in hiding.  Anything alive will be marked with a crosshair when the bioscan
is in use.  This bioscanner uses a headset mounted on the user like a metal
detector.  Becuase of this, a bioscan and a metalscan may not be used at the
same time by the same person.
@ 3
[ 0
| 75
{REMOTE-BOMB REMOTE CONTROL
==========================

     This remote control broadcasts a signal to all remote control bombs in
the area.  Upon activation of this device, all remote-bombs within a radius
of 10 paces will detonate.  BE CAREFUL!!!  YOU CAN WIPE OUT YOUR ENTIRE
INVESTIGATION UNIT WITH THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON!!!
@ 13
[ 0
| 1300
{REMOTE-BOMB
===========

     Use the remote-bomb remote control to detonate this high-powered
explosive device.  Upon detonation, it will pulverize anything within about
six paces.  It can wipe out an entire room full of assailants.  It can also
ruin YOUR day if you're dumb enough to punch the remote too nearby.
@ 8
[ 0
| 220
{FIRE BLANKET
============

     Semi-nanotechnology is woven into the fabric of this blanket.  Not only
will the blanket simply not burn, micro machines in the fabric act as ultra
miniaturized airconditioners.  The wearer of this blanket can stand in the
aim of a flame thrower and not even feel warm.  It can also extinguish fire
immediately if a burning person wraps it around themselves.
@ 7
[ 0
| 1500
{NANOTECH MINE-SWEEPING CAPSULE
==============================

     Being the latest breakthrough in nanotechnology, this is not something
one would exactly call cheap.  The capsule is broken and its contents seep
into the soil below.  Within seconds, over a million little micro-machines
will sweep the area and eliminate any explosive materials they find.  This
item can only be used once, but you'll be glad you have one when a bad guy
is threatening to detonate a remote bomb and kill off your entire unit.
@ 9
[ 0
| 775
{CYBER EYES
==========

     A player who is temporarily or permanently blinded may use this as
artificial vision.  They can also be used to extend vision.  This device is
self implanting.  When ready to use it, it painlessly removes any previous
vision system (including your natural eyes) and replaces it with itself. 
The device may be interfaced with either a metal detector or a bioscanner.
The implant may only be used once.  If you lose your sight again, you will
need to buy a new one.
@ 10
[ 0
| 1000
{NANOTECH REVITALIZATION PILL
============================

     Like the mine-sweeping capsule, this is also composed of microscopic
machines.  By taking this pill, the machines are activated and go throughout
the body repairing damage.  The consumer is instantly restored to perfect
health but, if in the heat of battle, will still feel fatigued from running
and from the now repaired injuries.  This miracle medical breakthrough has
saved many lives, but there is a catch, --you have to take it before you are
dead.  It won't do any good if you're a bloodstain on the walls and ceiling.
@ 11
[ 0
| 200
{ENERGY PILL
===========

     This is not nanotechnology but simple concentrated health food.  Taking
the pill relieves any fatigue from action or injury.  It can't help you if
you're too weak to lift your hand to your mouth.
@ 12
[ 0
| 250
{LAND MINE
=========

     Once activated, this stays in the ground and waits for some idiot
to come along and step on it.  It is useful in outdoor battles, but take
care not to blow away someone on your side, --particularly you.
@ 39
[ 0
| 25
{GENERIKEY
=========

     This is a key that will help you open some locked doors and boxes.
Many parts of the island contain locked boxes; especially storage areas
inside the facility.  A generikey will fit into the box, or door, which will
then dereplicate (disintigrate) letting you get what's inside. You may
only use a generikey once.
@ 14
[ 6
| 1800
{GENERAL ISSUE SHIELDING VEST
============================

     One of the few things that the Federal Stellar Police provide free to
their officers.  This is available to you courtesy of a loophole in the
Police Officer Self Management Act of 2777.  While you must provide your
own equipment as an officer (which in theory develops management skills
necessary to conduct yourself in battle but no politician will admit is just
pure bureaucratic stupidity) this was decided allowable in giving officers
a "minimum competitive edge" in the war against crime.  However, if the one
you have gets torn to shreds, you'll just have to go and get a new one with
your own funds.

     * NOTE:  No form of shielding is effective against fire, chemical, gas
	      or intense light.  Select a UGA if anticipating these.
@ 15
[ 6
| 3000
{MILITARY ISSUE SHIELDING VEST
=============================

     Standard equipment in the military, but not in the Stellar Police.
This is more than twice as strong as the general issue piece of trash
that is provided free.

     * NOTE:  No form of shielding is effective against fire, chemical, gas
	      or intense light.  Select a UGA if anticipating these.
@ 16
[ 6
| 160000
{PERSONAL FORCE FIELD
=====================

     The very best protection you can get.  Stronger then a UGA and without
the weight to retard your movement.  Like a shielding vest on steroids!!!
     PFF's are usually bounty hunters' domain because of the cost of the
technology.  They provide protection against projectiles and laser beams
superior to that of Universal Gun Armor, without resitricting movement.

     * NOTE:  No form of shielding is effective against fire, chemical, gas
	      or intense light.  Select a UGA if anticipating these.
@ 17
[ 6
| 115000
{UNIVERSAL GUN ARMOR (UGA)
==========================
     A popular form of armor used by the military, Stellar Police, private
bounty hunters, and any criminal who can get their grubby little hands on
it.  It combines a suit of heavy duty armor with a powerful weapon operated
by the wearer's left arm.  A variety of weapons have been designed to take
advantage of the UGA's size and power.
     The main disadvantage is that the wearer's mobility is greatly reduced.
Strength, on the other hand, is boosted to superhuman levels!  A reticulan
can use gunarmor to carry a full load of ten items!!  It may even use the
armor to hide under water, normally impossible due to their glow.
     * Be advised that a good many of these were in use by the Kahoolawe
Correctional Facility and are certainly in unfriendly hands now.

This selection of a UGA comes integrated with...
				BLAST LASER
				===========
     Otherwise impossible to carry, the UGA's strength assistance allows the
wearer to pack an anti-spacecraft laser.  Very nasty, and a delight for
robbing a convenience store with ease.
     Be advised that a laser blast is a refreshing meal for a reticualan,
but it can still mess up their armor.  A blast laser is an especially
refreshing meal, and especially tends to wreck armor.
@ 18
[ 6
| 130000
{UNIVERSAL GUN ARMOR (UGA)
==========================
     A popular form of armor used by the military, Stellar Police, private
bounty hunters, and any criminal who can get their grubby little hands on
it.  It combines a suit of heavy duty armor with a powerful weapon operated
by the wearer's left arm.  A variety of weapons have been designed to take
advantage of the UGA's size and power.
     The main disadvantage is that the wearer's mobility is greatly reduced.
Strength, on the other hand, is boosted to superhuman levels!  A reticulan
can use gunarmor to carry a full load of ten items!!  It may even use the
armor to hide under water, normally impossible due to their glow.
     * Be advised that a good many of these were in use by the Kahoolawe
Correctional Facility and are certainly in unfriendly hands now.

This selection of a UGA comes integrated with...
			    GRENADE LAUNCHER
			    ================
     Show 'em who's boss!!!  Even if you can only hit a house with a grenade
while you're aiming for the tree next to it, this baby squeezes out trouble
for anyone who doesn't like your face.  It's not as fast as throwing one,
but there's an unlimited supply thanks to breakthrough replication
technology.  It is not a good choice if you intend to rob a gas station
as it will blow the place sky-high, cash register and all.
@ 19
[ 6
| 120000
{UNIVERSAL GUN ARMOR (UGA)
==========================
     A popular form of armor used by the military, Stellar Police, private
bounty hunters, and any criminal who can get their grubby little hands on
it.  It combines a suit of heavy duty armor with a powerful weapon operated
by the wearer's left arm.  A variety of weapons have been designed to take
advantage of the UGA's size and power.
     The main disadvantage is that the wearer's mobility is greatly reduced.
Strength, on the other hand, is boosted to superhuman levels!  A reticulan
can use gunarmor to carry a full load of ten items!!  It may even use the
armor to hide under water, normally impossible due to their glow.
     * Be advised that a good many of these were in use by the Kahoolawe
Correctional Facility and are certainly in unfriendly hands now.

This selection of a UGA comes integrated with...
			     IMPACT FIREBALL
			     ===============
     A normal flame thrower can only set the target on fire.  But this is
more than just flames.  Solid as well as gaseous molecules are replicated
and shot out.  The target takes a major blow and bursts into flames.  Not
too good for a gas station either, but very nice for robbing a bank, this,
the original weapon integreted into gun armor is a blast!
@ 20
[ 6
| 140000
{UNIVERSAL GUN ARMOR (UGA)
==========================
     A popular form of armor used by the military, Stellar Police, private
bounty hunters, and any criminal who can get their grubby little hands on
it.  It combines a suit of heavy duty armor with a powerful weapon operated
by the wearer's left arm.  A variety of weapons have been designed to take
advantage of the UGA's size and power.
     The main disadvantage is that the wearer's mobility is greatly reduced.
Strength, on the other hand, is boosted to superhuman levels!  A reticulan
can use gunarmor to carry a full load of ten items!!  It may even use the
armor to hide under water, normally impossible due to their glow.

This selection of a UGA comes integrated with...
			     ROCKET LAUNCHER
			     ===============
     A fine anti-tank weapon.  A messy anti-personnel weapon.  And a usefull
anti-disobedience weapon.  If your techno-punk, head-bangin' teenager who
never takes his Ritalin ever challenges your authority as his parent, this
is guaranteed to whip him in line and make him obey NOW.  Neither your punk
teenager, nor a run of the mill assailant, --not even the family pit bull,
will ever refuse to do as you say when they see you whip around THIS baby!
(Store out of reach of children --especially punk teenagers.)
@ 21
[ 6
| 110000
{UNIVERSAL GUN ARMOR (UGA)
==========================
     A popular form of armor used by the military, Stellar Police, private
bounty hunters, and any criminal who can get their grubby little hands on
it.  It combines a suit of heavy duty armor with a powerful weapon operated
by the wearer's left arm.  A variety of weapons have been designed to take
advantage of the UGA's size and power.
     The main disadvantage is that the wearer's mobility is greatly reduced.
Strength, on the other hand, is boosted to superhuman levels!  A reticulan
can use gunarmor to carry a full load of ten items!!  It may even use the
armor to hide under water, normally impossible due to their glow.
     * Be advised that a good many of these were in use by the Kahoolawe
Correctional Facility and are certainly in unfriendly hands now.

This selection of a UGA comes integrated with...
			 SUPER FLAME THROWER
			 ===================

     How do you make a cat go woof?  You'll be amazed at the sounds that any
living being makes when it suddenly finds itself engulfed in flames!  More
powerful then an average flame thrower, this will barbeque any bad guy from
several paces away!  (Not effective against obsidienne attackers.)
@
}
STORE FILE FORMAT:

@ => Indicates a new item in the store file.  The item's code # follows.
[ => Class code.  A number 0 to 6 identifies the skill needed. (6 = ARMOR)
| => Price "bar" code.  Followed by the cost in New Yen.
{ => Description Start Marker.  Followed by a string literal desribing the
	item.  Another @ symbol is at the end of the string to mark the
	start of a new item code.

	*** DO NOT USE [TAB] CHARACTERS!  USE FIVE SPACES!

} => Marks the end of the store file.


*** Skill descriptions and prices are in the program code of SPMENU.BAS
