******************************************************************************* Blue Lightning for Atari Jaguar CD FAQ/Walkthrough by BHodges Version 1.0 Created 05/27/09 This document Copyright 2009 by Brian Hodges. It may not be placed on any web site or otherwise distributed publicly without advance written permission. Use of this guide on any other web site or as a part of any public display is strictly prohibited, and a violation of copyright. All trademarks and copyrights contained in this document are owned by their respective trademark and copyright holders. ******************************************************************************* Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Background Story III. Getting Started A. Options B. Pilot Select IV. Basic Gameplay A. Controls B. Game Screen C. Basic Strategies V. Planes A. Overview B. F-18 Hornet C. MiG-29 Fulcrum D. AJ-37 Viggen E. A-10 Thunderbolt II F. F-14A Tomcat G. AV-8B Harrier II H. Tornado GR.1 VI. Weapons VII. Walkthrough A. Training B. Russia C. South Africa D. Pacific Ocean E. Australia F. North America G. South America H. Europe I. Arctic J. Secret Base VIII. Secrets and Cheats IX. Game Review X. Version History XI. Contact Information ******************************************************************************* I. Introduction This is a FAQ/Walkthrough for the Jaguar CD game Blue Lightning. It contains a list of controls, a complete walkthrough, and a mini-review. Please note that the walkthrough does contain spoilers. ******************************************************************************* II. Background Story Here is the background story from the instruction booklet: General Drako was one of the greatest military minds to ever work for the United Nations. Not that anyone knew; the peacekeeping forces supplied by countries around the world were a well-kept secret, to be used only when global peace was threatened by radicals and tyrants. Drako slowly and subversively gained control of most of these forces, corrupting them to his own will. Even some of the pilots of the venerated Blue Lightning Squadron turned to Drako in exchange for promises of wealth and power. By the time Drako's betrayal was discovered, his crime net stretched across the globe. The U.N. leaders were shocked. Something had to be done, and soon, before the rest of the world found out the hard way that something had gone wrong. The forces that remained with the U.N. were eager to stop Drako from achieving his horrible goals. But they would need support from the air: from Blue Lightning Squadron. This is where you come in. As a rookie pilot, you will test your skills in four training missions. Then you'll choose your first Tour of Duty. Each Tour has four challenging missions that you must get through using your weapons and your skill to stop Drako's forces from accomplishing their criminal tasks. Do well, and you will be given access to additional aircraft with unique abilities. There are specific goals you must accomplish in order for the missions to succeed. Good luck! A lot of people are counting on you for their survival! ******************************************************************************* III. Getting Started ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A. Options Press the Option button while the intro movie is playing to bring up the Options screen. On this screen you can change the button mapping, adjust the volume, toggle movies on/off, and choose the language (English, German, or French). Changes will be automatically saved to the Memory Track when you exit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Pilot Select On the Pilot Select Screen, you can choose which pilot to play as. There are a total of four save slots plus the Play Now option. On this screen you can also view pilot stats and erase a pilot's data. ******************************************************************************* IV. Basic Gameplay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A. Controls Note: The button configuration can be changed in the Options menu. Joypad Up Decrease altitude Joypad Down Increase altitude Joypad Left Moves plane left Joypad Right Moves plane right A Button Fire missiles B Button Fire guns C Button Fire special weapon Option Perform Barrel Roll Pause Pauses the game 1 Afterburner 2 Cruise Speed 3 Air Brake 7,8,9 Toggle camera view 0 Toggles music on/off ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Game Screen Score Your current score is displayed in the upper left of the screen. Damage Meter The meter on the left side of the screen is your damage meter. It starts out green and turns red as you take damage, once it's completely red, your plane is destroyed. The length of the damage meter is determined by your planes armor rating. Missiles Your remaining missiles are displayed in the upper right of the screen. A large missile represents ten missiles and a small missile represents one. Special Weapons Your remaining special weapons are displayed below the missiles. Progress Bar The meter on the right is your progress bar, it shows how far through the stage you are. It starts out yellow and turns black, once it's completely black, you'll exit the stage and head home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. Basic Strategies - Plane choice is crucial in this game. - The F-14 and MiG-29 are the best planes for air missions. - The A-10 and Tornado are the best planes for ground missions. - Performing a barrel roll makes it easier to dodge enemy fire, but you will be unable to steer or fire while rolling. - City missions are the toughest in the game, fortunately there are only four (one in Training and three in Europe). - The majority of missions in the game are ground missions, so make sure you protect your A-10. If you crash it, go ahead and reset the game. - Europe is the toughest of the main seven tours, before tackling it be absolutely sure you have the A-10 and F-14 available. ******************************************************************************* V. Planes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A. Overview Once you complete training in the simulator, you will be given access to the "real" planes. You start off with three in the hangar. You will earn an extra plane after scoring 50,000 points. Afterwards, you'll earn a new plane after every 100,000 points. Planes are unlocked in the order listed in this FAQ. After you've unlocked the last plane, you can earn back any crashed planes (in the same order). If you already have all seven planes, any earned planes will be "banked", if you crash a plane, it will automatically be replaced. Each plane has five different stats: Speed obviously determines how fast your plane flies. Stealth determines how well an enemy can locate you. Armor affects the length of your damage meter, the higher the stat, the longer the meter. Avionics controls your missiles, a higher rating means that your missiles can fly farther and will be more accurate. Each plane has a maximum number of missiles, for ground missions, you can swap some missiles in exchange for special anti-ground ordinance. You give up two missiles for every one special ordinance you carry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. F-18 Hornet Speed: Medium Stealth: Good Armor: Light Avionics: Good Missiles: 30 The F-18 Hornet is the first plane you get to fly in Blue Lightning, it is the only one available during Training. In my opinion, the F-18 is the worst plane in the game ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. MiG-29 Fulcrum Speed: High Stealth: Good Armor: Fair Avionics: Good Missiles: 30 The MiG-29 is one of the three planes available when you begin the seven main tours. It is an excellent choice for air attack missions, second only to the F-14. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- D. AJ-37 Viggen Speed: Medium Stealth: Fair Armor: Medium Avionics: Fair Missiles: 26 The AJ-37 Viggen is one of the worst planes in the game. It does have the best armor rating of the three starting planes, making it a good choice for ground missions - if the A-10, Tornado, and Harrier aren't available ... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E. A-10 Thunderbolt II Speed: Low Stealth: Ground Armor: Best Avionics: Poor Missiles: 32 The A-10 Thunderbolt is a beast, easily the best plane in the game! It's sky high armor rating means an extra long life meter and it is capable of carrying six special weapons. The A-10 also has the most powerful gun in the game. The downside is that you are required to take a special weapon on ground missions. The A-10 is the best choice for ground missions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F. F-14A Tomcat Speed: High Stealth: Fair Armor: Heavy Avionics: Best Missiles: 32 The F-14A Tomcat is the best plane available for air attack missions - period. The F-14 is not so great for ground missions and CANNOT carry napalm or cluster bombs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- G. AV-8B Harrier II Speed: Hover Stealth: Fair Armor: Heavy Avionics: Fair Missiles: 20 The AV-8B Harrier is more of a novelty than anything else. Activating the airbrake will cause the Harrier to hover in place. This isn't that useful in practice, all it really does is make you a stationary target for enemy forces! The Harrier does have a high armor rating, making it a good substitute for ground missions if the A-10 and Tornado aren't available. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- H. Tornado GR.1 Speed: High Stealth: Fair Armor: Heavy Avionics: Fair Missiles: 40 The Tornado is the last plane you'll unlock. It can carry more missiles than any other plane and like the A-10 can carry six special weapons. It also has a great armor rating making it a great choice for ground missions if you have crashed your A-10. ******************************************************************************* VI. Weapons Guns Every plane is equipped with a gun with unlimited ammo. Guns are great against ground targets, but not as effective on air targets. The A-10's gun is more powerful than the other planes'. Missiles Every plane can carry a limited number of missiles. Missiles can be used against either air or ground targets. The range and accuracy of your missiles depends on your plane's avionics rating. Cluster Bombs Cluster bombs are special weapons available during ground missions. When deployed the explosion covers a wide area and is good for attacking clusters of enemies. The F-14 cannot carry cluster bombs. Napalm Napalm is a special weapon available during ground missions. Napalm is deployed in a line behind the plane, making it ideal for taking out a column of enemies on the ground. The F-14 cannot carry napalm. SLAMR Bombs SLAMRs are special armor piercing bombs available during certain ground missions. SLAMRs are used for taking out large, high priority targets. All planes are capable of carrying SLAMRs. ******************************************************************************* VII. Walkthrough Note: This walkthrough contains spoilers! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A. Training You must prove yourself in the simulator before you can join Blue Lightning Squad. Your plane and weapon load will be chosen automatically. ............................................................................... Mission: Tank Busting 101 Type: Ground Attack Description: Destroy as many tanks and targets as possible. Anti-Aircraft Tanks are your greatest threat. Tips: - The yellow boxes represent missile locks. - Use your missiles on the tanks. - Get as low as possible when flying through arches. ............................................................................... Mission: Air Combat 101 Type: Air Attack Description: Use guns and missiles to destroy enemy planes. Use afterburners to keep them in range. Watch for heat-seeking missiles. Tips: - Use your missiles on the enemy planes. - Your guns are pretty much worthless. - Make good use of your afterburners/air brakes. ............................................................................... Mission: Strafing 101 Type: Ground Attack Description: Destroy the enemy fuel sites. Don't let the surrounding tanks stop you. Tips: - The only thing you have to worry about here is crashing into the buildings. - Shoot the fuel tanks/trucks. - Your guns work great against ground targets! ............................................................................... Mission: Battle 101 Type: Ground Attack Description: Take out ground targets and watch for enemy air activity. Make the most of your guns and missiles. Tips: - The primary threat here are the helicopters, take them out with missiles. - Use your guns on the ground targets. - You can pretty much ignore any enemy jets you see. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- B. Russia A Russian scientist has discovered a powerful new biomedical treatment. Drako wants the secret so he can use it as a weapon. Get the scientist and her treatment out of Russia before Drako moves in. Russia is the easiest of the seven main tours, so it makes a good starting point. You should be able to rack up enough points to unlock the A-10 before the start of the second mission. ............................................................................... Mission: Rendezvous Type: Air Attack Description: You must rendezvous with the scientist before Drako moves in. Make it quick - Drako's fighters will try to stop anyone from getting into Russia. Tips: - I recommend using the MiG-29 or the F-14 (if you've unlocked it). - This stage is basically a turkey shoot. - Try to down as many enemy planes as possible. ............................................................................... Mission: Civil Service Type: Ground Attack Description: Drako's ground forces have captured the scientist and are holding her prisoner. You must lead the rescue mission by taking out the ground forces. - Hopefully the A-10 is available, if not you'll have to make do with the AJ-37 Viggin. - Choose cluster bombs as your special weapon. - Use your guns on ground targets. - Use your missiles on helicopters. - Use your cluster bombs on large groups. ............................................................................... Mission: Sneak Out Type: Ground Escort Description: The scientist must be flown out of hostile territory. Her plane will be flying low and at night. Make sure Drako's ground forces don't stop her. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying cluster bombs. - Stay close to the escortee. - Use your guns on ground targets. - Use your missiles on oncoming jets. - Use your cluster bombs on groups. ............................................................................... Mission: Sneak Out Type: Ground Escort Description: Drako has sent suicide pilots to bring down the scientists plane. You must escort a decoy plane to lure Drako's men while the scientist escapes secretly by train. Tips: - I recommend using the MiG-29 with NO special weapons. - Stay close to the decoy plane. - If the plane goes down, mission is still considered successful! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- C. South Africa Drako's agents are massing on the border of a small African state. We must eliminate the threat of invasion. With our advanced strike force, this shouldn't prove difficult. ............................................................................... Mission: Border Patrol Type: Ground Attack Description: Drako's forces are massing near the border. You must make a pre-emptive strike and weaken their offensive power. Hit vehicles and equipment with special weapons. Watch for prepared defenses. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying cluster bombs. - Use your guns on ground targets. - Use your missiles on helicopters. - Use your cluster bombs on the grounded helicopters. ............................................................................... Mission: Escort Duty Type: Air Escort Description: The U.N. advisors want to start peace talks with Drako's allies at a meeting point behind enemy lines. Make sure the advisors' plane arrives safely. Tips: - I recommend using either the MiG-29 or the F-14 if available. - Stay as close to the spy plane as possible. - If you lose sight of the plane, a red arrow will appear to direct you. - Be careful when using your gun, your shots will damage the spy plane! ............................................................................... Mission: Choke Supply Routes Type: Ground Attack Description: Enemy forces are preparing for a new assault on allied positions. Cut off their supplies by destroying their trucks. Watch out for enemy air patrols. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying cluster bombs. - Use your gun on ground targets. - Use your missiles on the helicopters. - Use your cluster bombs on the groups of parked trucks and grounded helicopters. ............................................................................... Mission: Shutdown Type: Ground Attack Description: The enemy is launching a final attack. Destroy their helicopters and planes to eliminate threats from the air. Take out any clusters of trucks or helicopters on the way. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying cluster bombs. - Use your gun on ground targets. - Use your missiles on the helicopters. - Use your cluster bombs on the groups of parked trucks and grounded helicopters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- D. Pacific Ocean Drako's Pacific weapons base is ramping up production. Weapons are being shipped to Drako's forces worldwide. You must get through heavy defenses and destroy the base. ............................................................................... Mission: Air Control Type: Air Attack Description: Before you can attack Drako's base, you must clear the skies of enemy fighter patrols. Destroy as many enemy fighters as you can. Tips: - I recommend using the Mig-29 or F-14 if available. - Use your airbrake when planes appear behind you. ............................................................................... Mission: Ground Control Type: Ground Attack Description: Drako's weapons base is surrounded by helicopter patrols. Take out the enemy helicopters and watch out for missile launchers. Hit the supply trucks for extra mayhem. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10. - Take napalm. ............................................................................... Mission: Carrier Attack Type: Ground Attack Description: Drako has requested support from one of his aircraft carriers. Before we can get to his base, we must cripple the aircraft carrier with SLAMR bombs. Expect heavy air defense. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10. - DO NOT USE YOUR SLAMRS ON ANYTHING BESIDES THE TARGET! - When you see the diamond lock, quickly drop as many SLAMRs as you can. - If you don't destroy the target the first time around, you are given another chance. - If you run out of SLAMRs, you can use missiles, but your guns won't work! ............................................................................... Mission: Destroy Type: Ground Attack Description: Now that the enemy's front line defenses are destroyed, we can launch a direct attack on the weapons base. Use your SLAMR bombs against the main research station. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10. - DO NOT USE YOUR SLAMRS ON ANYTHING BESIDES THE TARGET! - Target looks like a large building. - When you see the diamond lock, quickly drop as many SLAMRs as you can. - If you don't destroy the target the first time around, you are given another chance. - If you run out of SLAMRs, you can use missiles, but your guns won't work! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- E. Australia Drako is producing chemical weapons in the Australian desert. The U.N. forces need air support to safely shut down his operations. ............................................................................... Mission: Drop Zone Type: Ground Escort Description: You must escort a cargo plane carrying toxin cleanup supplies. Stay close to the plane and hit any targets of opportunity with cluster bombs. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying cluster bombs. - Stay close to the escortee. - Use your guns on ground targets. - Use your missiles on oncoming jets. - Use your cluster bombs on groups. ............................................................................... Mission: Customs Check Type: Ground Attack Description: One of the factory sites is producing chemical weapons and loading them onto trucks for delivery. Destroy all enemy trucks. Watch for patrolling helicopters. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying cluster bombs. - Activate your airbrake as soon as the stage begins. - Be careful when flying through structures. ............................................................................... Mission: Shut Down Type: Ground Attack Description: We have found the location of Drako's main chemical plant. You must use SLAMR bombs to destroy it. Watch for enemy fighters and helicopters. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10. - Activate your airbrake as soon as the stage begins. - DO NOT USE YOUR SLAMRS ON ANYTHING BESIDES THE TARGET! - Target looks like a large building. - When you see the diamond lock, quickly drop as many SLAMRs as you can. - If you don't destroy the target the first time around, you are given another chance. - If you run out of SLAMRs, you can use missiles, but your guns won't work! ............................................................................... Mission: Safe Passage Type: Air Escort Description: Now that Drako's operations are shut down, workers are being flown in to clean up Drako's mess. You must ensure their transport plane arrives safely. Tips: - I recommend using either the MiG-29 or the F-14 if available. - Stay as close to the transport plane as possible. - If you lose sight of the plane, a red arrow will appear to direct you. - Be careful when using your gun, your shots will damage the transport plane! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- F. North America General Drako has funded a new terrorist training camp deep in the Badlands. His new highly trained killers are being exported all over the globe. We must shut down this school, but it won't be easy. ............................................................................... Mission: Surprise Attack Type: Air Attack Description: Drako's new flyboys are being trained in air combat. A surprise attack will give them a lesson they'll never forget. Watch out for the instructors, though. Tips: - I recommend using the F-14 or MiG-29. - The instructors come up from behind and announce themselves on the radio. Hit your afterburner then quickly hit the airbrake to get behind them. They take several hits to down. ............................................................................... Mission: Run the Gauntlet Type: Ground Attack Description: Alerted by our attack, the trainees have moved into narrow canyons. Weed out the enemy ground forces and watch for ambushes. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 or Tornado and carrying cluster bombs. - Be sure to get as low as you can when flying through the arches. ............................................................................... Mission: Spearhead Type: Ground Attack Description: You must spearhead a final assault on the camp. Save your special weapons for the camp at the end of the strike zone. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 or Tornado and carrying cluster bombs. - Save three cluster bombs for the end of the stage. ............................................................................... Mission: Final Rout Type: Ground Attack Description: Your last assault has shut down the training operations. The instructors have escaped through a secret route in the canyon. We want you to follow and bring them down! Tips: - I recommend using the MiG-29, NO special weapon. - You'll have to fight several aces. - The easiest way to deal with them is to make them crash into the rock formations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- G. South America General Drako's agents are collaborating with a known South American drug baron to increase production of illegal drugs. Our mission is to close down the drug factories and put a stop to Drako's criminal scheme. ............................................................................... Mission: Protect & Serve Type: Ground Attack Description: Enemy troops are kidnapping local villagers and forcing them to work in the fields. Destroy all trucks and helicopters which are used to round up the villagers. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 or Tornado and carrying cluster bombs. - Activate your airbrake as soon as the stage begins. - Use your cluster bombs on the groups of parked trucks and grounded helicopters. ............................................................................... Mission: Supply Run Type: Ground Escort Description: Our covert agents are destroying Drako's drug factories, but they need medical supplies badly. You must escort our supply plane through enemy territory to insure it delivers. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying cluster bombs. - Stay close to the supply plane. - Use your guns on ground targets. - Use your missiles on oncoming jets. - Use your cluster bombs on groups. ............................................................................... Mission: Shutdown Production Type: Ground Attack Description: Drako has scrambled military forces to protect his criminal investment. Get through the defenses and use special weapons to destroy Drako's operations. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying cluster bombs. - Use your guns on ground targets. - Use your missiles on oncoming jets. - Use your cluster bombs on groups. ............................................................................... Mission: Chase & Destroy Type: Ground Attack Description: Drako's forces are pulling out, and taking their profits with them. You must not let any of them escape. Tips: - I recommend using the Tornado and carrying cluster bombs. - About half way through the mission, an enemy ace will attack. The easiest way to deal with him is to hit the afterburners and try to make him crash into a rock formation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- H. Europe Drako has built up a major residential and business center in Europe to coordinate his crime syndicate. We must shut down this criminal metropolis, but it will require top flying skills to avoid buildings and gunfire. Europe is one of the most difficult tours, mainly due to its whopping THREE city missions! I recommend completing it as soon as you can. The A-10 is an absolute MUST for this tour. ............................................................................... Mission: Scenic Route Type: Air Escort Description: A high altitude recon plane will fly over and take spy photos of the city center. Protect the plane while it finds a weakness in the city layout. Tips: - I recommend using either the MiG-29 or the F-14 if available. - Stay as close to the spy plane as possible. - If you lose sight of the plane, a red arrow will appear to direct you. - Be careful when using your gun, your shots will damage the spy plane! ............................................................................... Mission: Clear Out Type: Ground Attack Description: Before you can strike at the city's core, you must clear out their perimeter defenses. Watch out for tall buildings and use napalm to clear the streets of enemy vehicles. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying napalm. - As soon as the stage begins, activate your air brake! - Use your guns on the ground targets. - Use your missiles to take out the helicopters. - Use napalm on the truck columns. ............................................................................... Mission: Diversion Type: Ground Attack Description: We have found a weakness in the city core defense grids, but it is too heavily guarded to attack directly. You must create a diversion by attacking supplies downtown. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying napalm. - As soon as the stage begins, activate your airbrake. - Be very careful when flying through the arches! ............................................................................... Mission: Switch Off Type: Ground Attack Description: The enemy has been distracted. Now you can attack the main target - a power station that controls the whole city. Attack the power dome with SLAMR bombs. Good luck - you're gonna need it. - I recommend using the A-10. - As soon as the stage begins, activate your airbrake. - DO NOT USE YOUR SLAMRS ON ANYTHING BESIDES THE TARGET! - Target looks like the Epcot Center "golfball". - When you see the diamond lock, quickly drop as many SLAMRs as you can. - If you don't destroy the target the first time around, you are given another chance. - If you run out of SLAMRs, you can use missiles, but your guns won't work! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. Arctic Now that most of his forces have been destroyed, Drako has made a desperate bid to terrorize the globe. He has developed a super solar intensifier which he intends to use to melt the polar ice! He must be stopped. ............................................................................... Mission: On the Fly Type: Air Escort Description: Spies have escaped with planes for the solar intensifier. They are being pursued through the skies by some of Drako's top pilots. You must escort the spies to safety. Tips: - I recommend using the F-14. - Stay as close to the spy plane as possible. - If you lose sight of the plane, a red arrow will appear to direct you. - Be careful when using your gun, your shots will damage the spy plane! - Near the end of the mission, an ace will attack the spy plane. ............................................................................... Mission: Defense Suppression Type: Ground Attack Description: You must engage the enemy's front line defenses. Drako's followers are fanatical, and have prepared defenses on the icy islands. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying cluster bombs. ............................................................................... Mission: Marine Attack Type: Ground Attack Description: Drako's navy is in port, and could hinder our strikes on the thermal intensifier. Destroy enemy ships and subs while they are docked. Tips: - I recommend using the A-10 and carrying cluster bombs. - Guns work great against ships. - Be careful when flying past the icebergs, they move! ............................................................................... Mission: Final Run Type: Ground Attack Description: You should have a clear path to the thermal intensifier. Destroy the array of solar panels before Drako puts them to use. Tips: - The A-10 is a MUST for this mission. - Try your best to avoid damage. - Near the end of the stage you'll have to fly through an ice cavern, activate you airbrake and stay LOW. - At the end of the ice cavern is your target, unload your SLAMRs as soon as you see the diamond lock. - If you don't destroy it the first time, you'll get a second chance. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- J. Secret Base WARNING Alert! Alert! Enemy forces have been sighted. All units scramble. This is not a drill! ............................................................................... Mission: Scramble Type: Air Attack Description: Alert. Large formations of attack planes are approaching Blue Lightning Squadron. All personnel prepare for an air assault! Tips: - I recommend using the F-14. - Enemies are much more aggressive. ............................................................................... Mission: Bait N' Tackle Type: Air Attack Description: Drako obviously has a secret base we missed. We must launch an air offensive that will lure Drako into revealing the location of his remaining troops. Tips: - I recommend using the F-14. - There are several aces to deal with. ............................................................................... Mission: Return Fire Type: Ground Attack Description: Our agents have discovered enemy troops hidden in the Badlands near Drako's old training school. Lead the attack and destroy all enemies. Tips: - You know the drill, load up an A-10 with cluster bombs and unleash hell! ............................................................................... Mission: Final Flight Type: Ground Attack Description: Drako's forces are on the run, but Drako himself has gotten away in an advanced tactical fighter. You are the only pilot who can stop him. Tips: - I recommend using the MiG-29 with NO special weapons. - Get behind Drako and unload all your missiles, then hammer him with your guns. - His plane will smoke when you damage it. - Drako's plane can take a TON of damage. ******************************************************************************* VIII. Secrets and Cheats I got the following cheats from atariage.com: Comedy Mode While on the Options screen press 0 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 9 to enable Comedy Mode. (You'll hear a thud if you enter it correctly). Repair Damage If you have enabled Comedy Mode, press * during gameplay to repair any damage done to your plane. ******************************************************************************* IX. Game Review Blue Lightning was one of the pack-in games for the Jaguar CD. It's more or less an Afterburner clone. Blue Lightning is usually panned by critics, but I feel it's good game with two glaring flaws. First, the graphics. This is SUPPOSED to be a 64-bit system, why does the game look like it could easily run on a SNES? The CGI cutscenes aren't terrible, but they don't really add much, in fact if they weren't there, this game could have easily fit on a cartridge. The other major flaw are the city missions. I absolutely HATE them. They are by far the most frustrating (and unfair) missions in the game. Flying between the buildings without crashing is next to impossible. There is a lot of pop up, it looks like your path is clear, then out of nowhere a building appears right in front of you giving you no time to dodge. The collision detection also screws you over here. You'll constantly end up crashing even though there was plenty of empty space between you and the building. It isn't all bad, some of the missions, particularly the air attack ones, are a lot of fun. There are also a total of seven different planes to choose from, which adds a lot of depth to the game, certain planes are better suited for certain missions than others. The game's soundtrack also shines, the rock tunes fit the action well and are nicely done. If you own a Jaguar CD and it didn't come with Blue Lightning, I'd recommend trying to find a copy. There relatively easy to find on eBay for under $10. While it won't blow you away, Blue Lightning will provide you with several hours of entertainment. Pros + Awesome soundtrack! + Seven different planes to fly, each with its own strengths/weaknesses. + Game is inexpensive and easy to find on eBay. Cons - SNES caliber graphics. - Pop up during the city missions makes it difficult to avoid crashes. - Hit detection is WAY off. ******************************************************************************* X. Version History 1.0 05/27/09 Created FAQ. ******************************************************************************* XI. Contact Information You can contact me at Bhodges080@aol.com I would appreciate hearing what you thought of this guide and any thoughts you have for improving it. Be sure to let me know if I have missed anything. ******************************************************************************* End