Now are you ready? All systems, Go! IGNITION!

Alex Rogan:

[approaching Gunstar 1]
Is this *my* Gunstar? Grig:
This is a prototype, different from the other ships. She has greater range, more power, and a slight weapons modification. Of course, she features deflective plating, so she can withstand several direct hits. [sits in Navigation Chair] Grig:
From here, this is where I navigate the ship, maintain life support and propulsion systems. Alex Rogan:
...ok. So where do I sit? Grig:
Way up there, in the Gunnery Chair. [Alex gets on the lift] Grig:
Hang on. Alex Rogan:
Ok. [hangs on] Grig:
Now, climb into the Gunnery Chair. [Alex complies, Grig punches a few buttons] Grig:
Now, I'm moving you into launching position. There in front of you are the 2 switches to your heads-up display. Turn them on. [display turns on] Grig:
While you're engaging the enemy, the screen with reflect all battle instruments towards you. Alex Rogan:
[Alex shifts, cross hair in display disappears]
Hey, where did it go? Grig:
It's still there. Suspended in a Xenon mist, but it's only visible if you look dead ahead. Alex Rogan:
[shifts back, cross hair returns]
Ah, got it. Grig:
The lever on your left is the Chair Control. As you can see, all weapons track with your every move. [Alex grabs the lever, is startled when it starts to move with him. Grig laughs, chair stops] Grig:
Grasp the Targeting Control with your right hand. At your fingers is the Weaponry: the Lasers, Photon missiles... Alex Rogan:
...and the Particle Beams. [smiles] Alex Rogan:
Hey wait, this is like back home! [notices a red and white striped panel and touches it] Alex Rogan:
But, what's this? Grig:
CAREFUL! CAREFUL! That's Death Blossom, a weapon of last resort! Luckily, I was in here working on it when the hangar went up. [Alex looks concerned at hearing this] Grig:
Now are you ready? All systems, Go! IGNITION! [Gunstar 1 begins launch sequence]