Tyrian/Tyrian 2000 - Custom Steam Installation

In this Guide, I will show you how to install Tyrian/Tyrian 2000 in the same folder as Stargunner on Steam, ALL 3 Versions.

1-1. Custom Installation: Tyrian 1.1/2.0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thtiUXckAVg
This Section will teach you on how to install Tyrian in your Stargunner Folder. Since the game has been made Freeware in 2004 & it can be found all over the Internet.

1. Visit the RGB Classic Website & search for Tyrian then download both Tyrian 1.1 & 2.0. There's 2 Versions of the 1995 Epic MegaGames Version: Version 1.1 has the First 3 Episodes & Version 2.0 has a 4th Episode.

2. Go to the folder where Stargunner is installed on Steam, and create 2 new folderS called Tyrian11 & Tyrian20

3. Extract the Tyrian11 Files to your Tyrian11 Folder & extract the Tyrian20 Files to your Tyrian20 Folder.

4. Open your Stargun DOSBOX Config File & Change the Following:
[autoexec]
# Lines in this section will be run at startup.
# You can put your MOUNT lines here.

[cpu]
core=auto
cputype=auto
cycles=auto or max
cycleup=10
cycledown=20

@echo off
Mount C ".."
C:
cls


5. Open DosBox and enter the following:
Mount C C:\DOS
C:
CD Tyrian11
or
CD Tyrian20
Setup

6. At the Setup Program, Select FM Sound for Music, Sound Blaster for Sound, set the Detail to High then Exit. Do this for Both Tyrian11 & Tyrian20 Folders.

7. Enter Tyrian from Either Folders to start

8. If you want to switch back to Stargunner, change the Following in your STARGUN DosBox Config File:
[autoexec]
# Lines in this section will be run at startup.
# You can put your MOUNT lines here.

@echo off
Mount C ".."
C:
cls
Stargun.exe

[cpu]
core=auto
cputype=auto
cycles=30000
cycleup=10
cycledown=20

1-2. Custom Installation: Tyrian 2000

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thtiUXckAVg
This Section will teach you on how to install Tyrian 2000 in your Stargunner Folder. Since the game has been made Freeware in 2004 & it can be found all over the Internet. However, the RGB Classics Website ONLY has the Demo Version of Tyrian 2000 only. The 1999 XSIV Games Version has a 5th Episode.

1. Visit the http://members.iinet.net.au/~vannevar/tyrian/index.html which is the Tyrian/Tyrian 2000 Fansite, Select Downloads then Download Tyrian 2000.

2. Go to the folder where Stargunner is installed on Steam, and create a new folder called Tyrian2K

3. Extract the Tyrian 2000 Files to your Tyrian2K Folder

4. Open your Stargun DOSBOX Config File & Change the Following:
[autoexec]
# Lines in this section will be run at startup.
# You can put your MOUNT lines here.

[cpu]
core=auto
cputype=auto
cycles=auto or max
cycleup=10
cycledown=20

@echo off
Mount C ".."
C:
cls


5. Open DosBox and enter the following:
Mount C C:\DOS
C:
CD Tyrian2K
Setup

6. At the Setup Program, Select FM Sound for Music, Sound Blaster for Sound, set the Detail to High then Exit.

7. Enter Tyrian2k to start

8. If you want to switch back to Stargunner, change the Following in your STARGUN DosBox Config File:
[autoexec]
# Lines in this section will be run at startup.
# You can put your MOUNT lines here.

@echo off
Mount C ".."
C:
cls
Stargun.exe

[cpu]
core=auto
cputype=auto
cycles=30000
cycleup=10
cycledown=20

2. Story Mode

Tyrian/Tyrian 2000 has a Storyline but you'll need to find the Data Cubes In-Game or that's given to you between levels that gives you Infomation about the Tyrian Universe as well as the game's Storyline. If you don't want to read the Data Cubes, you can Blow Stuff up like all Shooters. The game's Story Line makes little to no sense which involves Fruit and stuff.

Episodes:
= Version 1.1
Episode 1: Escape
Episode 2: Treachery
Episode 3: Mission Suicide

= Version 2.0
Episode 4: An End to Fate

= Tyrian 2000
Episode 5: Hazudra Fodder

3-1. Ship Classes: USB-Class

= USP Talon Light Fighter
The USP Talon provides you with one full inch of armor plating and a generous full-sized generator an engine area. With both forward and rear mounting systems and 2 cargo bays, it's just like a real Microsol fighter! The craft is especially designed for speed and maneuverability; it gives you an unparalleled 3G base thurst addition! All this for only $6000!!
Cost = $6K

= USP Fang Light Fighter
The USP Fang is a standard Talon that has been retrofitted with additional armor and a more powerful secondary backup defense system. As alays, the USP invulnerability system is unique in its field and, if used properly, will let you take out anything else in the universe.
Cost = $8K

3-2. Ship Classes: Gencore Class

= Gencore Phoenix
The Gencore Phoenix is the main advanced Gencore Solo Fighter. It's an extremely reliable craft that can take a good deal of punishment. Standard on the Gencore Solo Fighter line is the new particle redefinition technology, which allows you to materialize extra armor on your outer hull. PIlots are warned that the system is easily triggered and it completely drains your shields.
Cost = $12K


= Gencore Maelstrom
The Gencore Maelstrom is a refined Phoenix with an additional 2cm of main hull. It also features deluxe plush seating with extra wide armrests and synth velour lining. Standard on the Gencore Solo Fighter line is the new particle redefinition technology, which allows you to materialize extra armor on your outer hull. PIlots are warned that the system is easily triggered and it completely drains your shields.
Cost = $15K


= Gencore 2
This craft is the result of Gencore raids on key Microsol research facilities following the recent conflicts in the Asteroid sectors. Taking an existing ship design, Gencore retrofitted it with an advanced armor design and power couplings, resulting in a more economical but worthy fighter craft. This design radically improves Gencore military effectiveness.
Cost = $17K

3-3. Ship Classes: MicroCorp Class

= MicroCorp Stalker
Microsol. What more do you need to convince you that their Stalker Solo Fighter is the ship you want? Not so fast though. You'll pay a hefty premium for this ship or have to fill out a stack of forms two feet high. With its dense hull alloys and overall excellent defensive capability,
you'll sleep safer at night with one of these on your side.
Cost = $20K


MicroCorp Stalker-B
Microsol continues the Stalker line with the Stalker-B. This is the deluxe model preferred by Microsol's own Outer Scouts. It's the ship of choice for those long, solo flights. The Stalker-B adds an additional 2 structural units with its refined alloys, for an unheard of 28 SUs in a solo craft.
Cost = $25K


Prototype Stalker-C
TOP SECRET: The quest continues for the strongest ship available with the most powerful backup defense systems. This is one of the only ships in existence with 3 defense bays! An additional SU has been added to the armor value of this ship, and Microsol has retrofitted a Gencore auto-repair system into each ship, making these the definite superiority fighter!
Cost = $50K


The Stalker 21.126
After destroying the tyrranical might of Vykromod a second time, Trent found himself locked into the future through the Stargate. But that's another story. Now, though, he has returned with his modified Stalker C to reclaim his past. The Modified Stalker is equipped with an advanced molecular generator which simulates many conventional weapons. But, it also has the power to
instantly generate any one of a number of side-ships and front attachments. It's the power of the future.
Cost = $30. Once you complete the game with this ship it becomes worth $65,535.

3-4. Ship Classes: Other Ships

= Storm
The Storm is an older model fighter from the Bontoria War which erupted about 220 star-years ago. Unique at its time, it was the first starfighter equipped with an experimental phase shift technology which rendered the craft impossible to hit. In later years, Microsol acquired the technology for its somewhat popular USP craft series. Unfortunately, it required critical extra
space, severely limited the size and weight of the craft, and required excessive energy boosts.
Cost = $5K


= SuperCarrot
The SuperCarrot FoodShip 9 is one of the most advanced edible fighters ever produced. You can't go wrong with a Foodship! Foodships are usually complemented by either the Hotdog Mustard spread Technology, or the dreaded SuperBanana Bombs.
Cost = $65K

4. Shield Generators

Name = Cost

Structural Integrity Field = $100
Advanced Integrity Field = $250
Gencore Low Energy Shield = $500
Gencore High Energy Shield = $1,000
MicroCorp LXS Class A = $2,000
MicroCorp LXS Class B = $4,000
MicroCorp LXS Class C = $5,000
Gencore Solar Shield = $10,000
MicroCorp HXS Class A = $12,000
MicroCorp HXS Class B = $20,000
MicroCorp HXS Class C = $25,000

5. Power Generators

Name = Cost

Standard MR-9 = $500
Advanced MR-12 = $2,000
Gencore Custom MR-12 = $5,000
Standard MicroFusion = $10,000
Advanced MicroFusion = $15,000
Gravitron Pulse-Wave = $50,000

6. Weapons

= Front Guns
Dragon Frost
Fireball
Heavy Missile Launcher
Hyper Pulse
Laser
Lightning Cannon
Mega Cannon
Mega Pulse
Missile Launcher
Multi-Cannon
Needle Laser
Proton
Pulse Cannon
RetroBall
Sonic Impulse
Vulcan Cannon
Widget Beam
Zica Laser


= Rear Guns
Fireball
Guided Micro Bombs
Heavy Guided Bombs
Multi-Cannon
Proton
Rear Heavy Missile Launcher
Rear Mega Pulse
Scatter Wave
Sonic Wave
Starburst
Vulcan Cannon
Wild Ball


= Sidekicks
8-Way MicroBomb
Atom Bombs
BattleShip-Class Firebomb
Beno Proton System B
Beno Wallop Beam
Bubble Gum-Gun
Buster Rocket
Charge Cannon
Companion Ship Gerund
Companion Ship Warfly
Dual Shot Option
MegaMissile
MicroBomb
MicroSol FrontBlaster
MicroSol FrontBlaster 2
Mini-Missile
Mint-O-Ship
Phoenix Device
Plasma Storm
Post-It Mine
Proton Cannon Indigo
Proton Cannon Tangerine
Satellite Marlo
Side Ship
Single Shot Option
Tropical Cherry Companion
Vulcan Shot Option
Wobbley
Zica Flamethrower
Zica SuperCharger

7. Difficulty Levels

There's 6 Difficulty Levels in Tyrian/Tyrian 2000:
= Easy
= Normal
= Hard
= Impossible (Hold SHIFT & G to Unlock)
= Sucide (Hold SHIFT & ] to Unlock)
= Lord of the Game (Push & Hold LORD to Unlock)

8. In-Game Cheat Codes

F2, F3, F5 = Invincibility
F2, F6, F7 = Level Warp
F2, F3, F10 = Extra Money

9. $1 Million Credits Cheat for Classic Tyrian

To use this code go to your Tyrian directory in a DOS prompt and type "file0001" followed by holding down alt and type 254 on the numeric keypad and a square will appear. This will start your games with 1 million credits.

This only works on Classic Tyrian 1.1 & 2.0

10. ADG Episode 10

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlh7UK2prHc#t=36
Released: 1995 Epic MegaGames & 1999 XSIV Games
1-2 Player Vertical 2D Shooter

Tyrian/Tyrian 2000 has been Freeware since 2004. There's also unreleased versions of Tyrain for the Game Boy Color & Game Boy Advance which were planned but they never saw the light of day.

11. Christmas Mode

While Tyrian & Tyrian 2000 doesn't have a Christmas Shareware Edition, it has a Christmas Mode when playing the Game during December.

The Sounds & Graphics are changed to be Christmas Related:
Candy Canes
Ornaments
Presents
Angels
Snowballs
Just to name a few

However, when Tyrian 2.0 & Tyrian 2000 came around, some of the Christmas Graphics are overwritten.

[VolnuttHeroP64]

@bu13a
If you beat the Tyrain 2000 Episodes 1-5, you'll get the screen showing the Bananas & Oranges.

[Saboteur]

nice nice, all this food talk is making me hungry

[VolnuttHeroP64]

@ cbK - Dukey
Some of the names In-Game are Food-Related such as Deliani

[Saboteur]

well you cant go wrong because it is promoting healthy food :P

[VolnuttHeroP64]

@ cbK - Dukey
How could you go wrong with a Congrats Screen that shows Bananas & Oranges?

[Saboteur]

well it doesnt hurt to have beer in the story :D

[VolnuttHeroP64]

@ cbK - Dukey

How Tyrain has Fruit/Beer Worship in the game? It makes no sense at all in the story.

[VolnuttHeroP64]

You mean the DOSBOX Settings, duke?

[Saboteur]

oo i see, have you clocked the game/s?

[VolnuttHeroP64]

The Intial Release of Tyrain had 3 Episodes, Version 2.0 contained a 4th Episode & Tyrain 2000 contained a 5th Episode