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by Michael Walsh
Ver 1.2
July 10, 2001

Questions? Additions?
E-mail me at: cumw7@pen.eiu.edu
Put "Invictus" in the Subject Line



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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
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i. Intro: About Invictus
ii. Heroes of Invictus
iii. Army Units
iv. Inventory of Items
v. Store and Service Prices
vi. Things You Should Know
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1. The Raider's Woods
2. The Seacliffe Plains
3. Temple of the Gorgon
4. ===First Hero Quest===
5. Rescue the Gorgon Queen
6. Minotaur's Maze
7. ===Second Hero Quest===
8. The Fountain of Truth
9. Trial I
10. Return to Raider's Woods
11. Treasure of Antaeus
12. Mountain Bandits
13. Ravine of the Undead
14. Lystis and the Marauders
15. Cyclops Lair
16. Feast of Titans
17. Hydra's Bog
18. Trial II
19. Poseidon's Greatest Creation
20. Lava World
21. Hades Realm
22. Hammer and Forge
23. River Styx
24. Styx II
25. Trial III
26. The Dragon's Revenge
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vii. Unit Statistics
viii. Hero Statistics (partial)
ix. Thanks To...
x. Cheat Codes
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x. Other Works
y. Previous Updates List
z. Legal Information
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Introduction: About Invictus
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Welcome to Invictus: In the Shadow of Olympus. You are about to enter the
world of Greek mythology. Prepare yourself for an adventure unlike any other!

The main character in the game is you. According to the introduction
provided in the manual, you are enticed by some curious sounds that are
emanating from a computer store. When you enter, you are whisked away to a
far away land. Soon you stumble upon a headed conversation. It turns out
that two of the Greek gods, Athena and Poseidon, are at odds...again.
Poseidon wants to rid the world of all mortals, while Athena wants to see them
live. Athena furthermore suggests that any mortal, with her proper guidance
and wisdom, can become a Hero. Poseidon does not see the need for mortals, as
he is the ruler of a vast kingdom. The two propose a wager. Athena will
choose a mortal who is foreign to the land of the Greeks. This mortal will
face three of Poseidon's trials. If the mortal succeeds, Poseidon will be
forced to admit defeat. But if the mortal fails, Poseidon is free to destroy
mankind. And Poseidon has never lost.

Athena accepts the wager. She then turns and chooses YOU as her champion.
For this daunting task, you have at your disposal the greatest heroes in all
of mythology. You may choose two to begin with, and more may join you - if
you are proven worthy. Let the contest begin!



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Heroes of Invictus
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Heroes are the captains of your War Party. They are also the strongest
units. Furthermore, they are the only units that will upgrade as a result of
experience. All other units must purchase their upgrades. There are a total
of 10 different heroes to choose from in Invictus. You are allowed to select
two of them at the start of the game. You will have two more opportunities to
add new heroes. You will receive two special scenarios when you receive 751
and 1501 experience points. If you manage to successfully complete these
scenarios, you will be able to add up to two more heroes, for a grand total of
4 possible heroes.

Each Hero has its own strengths and weaknesses. In addition, each Hero has
a unique Appeal - a sort of super attack. You will only be able to use these
attacks sparingly, however, as you must have sufficient God Points in order to
use them. Some of the Heroes are long range fighters, while others like to
get up close and personal with the enemy. Below are the 10 Heroes you will
have at your disposal. All of the statistics and background information for
each Hero come from the game manual. Choose wisely!

NOTE: Command Point indicates the number of Command Points a Hero will
receive upon increasing in level.


The Heroes of Invictus
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Achilles: Achilles was the King of Thessaly. He received near
--------- invulnerability shortly after his birth, in part due to his
mother's actions. He will grant a bonus to the defense of all
units grouped with him. His beginning stats are as follows:

Attack %: 70 Evade %: 30 Damage: 90
Armor: 40 Health: 625 Command Points: 8

Attack Type: Melee Armor: Increases Achilles Armor
Appeal Name: Armor by 20%, and the Armor of
Point Cost: 3 four units with him by
10%. Lasts 15 seconds.


Arachne: Arachne is the Queen of the Spiders. She is mostly known for
-------- being an excellent weaver. She once challenged Athena to a
contest, and Arachne won! However, she was a poor winner, and
so Athena punished her by changing Arachne's body into that of
a spider - forever! Arachne has been give a chance to prove
herself to Athena, however. That is why she is helping you.
Her Appeal will transform her body into that of a Spider. This
will allow her to more effectively fight in melee battles. Her
beginning stats are as follows:

Attack %: 70 Evade %: 30 Damage: 60
Armor: 30 Health: 375 Command Points: 10

Attack Type: Melee Transform: Turns Arachne into a
Appeal Name: Transform Spider. See stats
Point Cost: 2 below. Lasts for the
whole scenario.

Here are the beginning stats for her Spider form:

Attack %: 70 Evade %: 45 Damage: 70
Armor: 30 Health: 625 Command Points: 8

Attack Type: Melee


Atalanta: The typical tomboy. Atalanta is the equal to any man. One of
--------- her claims to fame was being an Argonaut, joining Jason on the
quest for the Golden Fleece. She is a very well-balanced Hero,
perfect for beginners. She will grant a bonus to the offense
of all swordsmen grouped with her. Her beginning stats are as
follows:

Attack %: 70 Evade %: 40 Damage: 80
Armor: 30 Health: 375 Command Points: 10

Attack Type: Melee Speed: Doubles the speed of
Appeal Name: Speed Atalanta and 5 nearby
Point Cost: 2 units. Lasts 15 +1
seconds per level.


Cadmus: Cadmus was the first King of Thebes. Many of his sons are
------- Heroes, and even demi-gods! He is not bothered very much by
the loss of what he considers expendable. He will grant an
offensive bonus to units grouped with him. His beginning stats
are as follows:

Attack %: 70 Evade %: 30 Damage: 80
Armor: 30 Health: 500 Command Points: 10

Attack Type: Melee Skeleton: Summons Skeletons to
Appeal Name: Skeleton fight for Cadmus. They
Point Cost: 6 can be called even if
you already have the
maximum # of troops.
Lasts until the
scenario ends.


Electra: Electra is the do-gooder Hero. Her father was the famous
-------- Agamemnon, who was killed by his wife. Electra then roamed the
world, seeking to help those in need of justice. She will give
a bonus to the perception of any unit that is grouped with her.
Her stats are as follows:

Attack %: 80 Evade %: 30 Damage: 70
Armor: 30 Health: 375 Command Points: 10

Attack Type: Ranged Lightning: Does damage of 150 to
Appeal Name: Lightning 5 targets. The damage
Point Cost: 5 becomes 200 vs.
monsters, and 300 vs.
Heroes.


Hercules: Without a doubt, Hercules is the most easily recognized Hero in
--------- all of Greek mythology. He is the son of Zeus and a mortal. He
has traveled far and wide, seeking adventure, and fleeing from
the wrath of Zeus's wife, Hera. He is known for his superhuman
strength, as well as his ability to kill Hydras and other
beasts. He will grant a bonus to the toughness of all units
grouped with him. His beginning stats are as follows:

Attack %: 70 Evade %: 20 Damage: 100
Armor: 40 Health: 625 Command Points: 8

Attack Type: Melee Earthquake: Deals damage of 100
Appeal Name: Earthquake to all within its
Point Cost: 2 range, except for
Hercules. This does
include your units.


Hippolyta: She is the Queen of the Amazons. She is a follower of the
---------- goddess Artemis. She is also in love with Hercules. Since she
is the Queen of the Amazons, it is only fitting that she is
able to grant a bonus to any Amazons that are grouped with her.
Her stats are as follows:

Attack %: 70 Evade %: 40 Damage: 80
Armor: 40 Health: 500 Command Points: 11

Attack Type: Melee Fireball: Does damage of 150 to
Appeal Name: Fireball 5 targets. The damage
Point Cost: 4 becomes 200 vs.