This is the etext version of the Robots of Dawn material, converted
to etext by Markus Brenner <markus@brenner.de>.

[Most or all of the documents included with the game come in a yellow evelope
labeled "Robots of Dawn - CONFIDENTIAL". I bought the game used, so I'm not
sure if the documentation is complete.]


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[Command Summary]


INVESTGATION FILE 43556A.9K
ELIJAH BALEY/FASTOLFE CASE

SUMMARY
Aurora is a fascinating planet to visit and a difficult, circuitous planet on
which to conduct a criminal investigation. However, armed with the correct
questions, the right amount of patience, and earthly belief in your powers,
nothing is impossible.
Speaking in a clear, well-researched manner is highly advisable at all times.
Be courteous, use diplomacy and don't forget that our future relationship with
intergalactic worlds depends on the outcome of this case.

GETTING STARTED
DISK: To travel to Aurora, turn ON the computer and the disk drive. Make sure
all cartridges are removed from the computer, all disks from the drives. Insert
the ROBOTS OF DAWN disk into the disk drive, label facing up, oval cutout
pointing toward the back. Type LOAD "*",8 and press the RETURN key. When
"READY" appears, type RUN and press the RETURN key.

CASSETTE: Turn ON the computer. Insert the ROBOTS OF DAWN cassette into the
recorder, label facing up. Make sure tape is rewound. Type LOAD and press the
RETURN key. Then press the PLAY button on the recorder.

MOVING AROUND
You can move around a suspect's house by typing N (north), E (east), S (south),
W (west), NE (northeast), SE (southeast), NW (northwest) or SW (southwest) to
head in a given direction. If you can't go in one direction, try another. You
can also go UP, DOWN, or OUT. But be careful not to spend too much time Outside
without acclimating yourself.

THE DAILY NEWS
To stay abreast of the latest news on Aurora, type USE SCREEN and a hyperwave
screen will give you a summary of the day's happenings. The show changes every
hour and a newscast comes on during the first five minutes of every hour.
Don't be surprised if information about your visit and the progress of your
investigation appears on the news!

AURORAN VOCABULARY
Aurorans use many of the same words that we use on Earth, but words aren't
always as important as people's reactions. Pay close attention to how suspects
react to your questionsing. You can also ask R. Daneel, after you find him,
to recall anything that anyone said while he was present. To do this, type
DANEEL, REPLAY followed by the question you want replayed. If you get stuck,
here are some verbs to get you back into action:
             ENTER, EXAMINE, INVENTORY, LOOK, GET, USE, SHOW
Here are some examples of commands:
  SHOW DANEEL THE BOOKFILM
  WAIT 25 MINUTES
  GLADIA, DID YOU HAVE A MOTIVE
  READ THE TIME STRIP
  HELP

To aid you in questioning a suspect, pronouns can be used as follows:
  IT always refers to the last object named in a room.
  YOU always refers to the last person you addressed.
  HE/SHE/HIM/HER always refers to the last person you asked about.

  Examples:
  GLADIA, DID YOU HAVE THE MEANS?
  No, Elijah, I did not.
  DID AMADIRO?
  No, he did not.
  TELL ME ABOUT HIM
  Amadiro is...
  GET THE LIGHT-FORM
  Taken.
  TELL ME ABOUT IT
  The light-form is...

SAVING A GAME
Should you wish to continue an investigation at a later date:
DISK: Type SAVE to save the game on a disk. When you are ready to resume a
case, type RESTORE.
CASSETTE: Insert a different cassette into your recorder, then type SAVE.
Press the RECORD and PLAY button on your recorder. When you want to resume the
case, reload the game program, insert the cassette you saved the game on, and
type RESTORE.

CLOSING THE GAME
There are several ways of ending the game. You can die, you can be thrown off
the planet, you can quit (by typing QUIT) or you can solve the case. To solve
the murder, present your evidence to the Chairman - you'll need to demonstrate
motive, means and opportunity. Don't waste time worrying about how to find the
Chairman... he'll find you, probably long before you are ready to see him.
When you have closed one case, try another. Chances are it will be equally as
intriguing and possibly even a little different.

                                                                      E0018-80

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[assignment letter]


4 July, 22.75                                       OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER

To: Elijah Baley, C-7
From: Commissioner Wilson Roth

URGENT

  News has just come over the hyperwave relay that Dr. Han Fastolfe has been
murdered on the planet Aurora. Although the Department prefers otherwise, you
are being assigned to the case - it seems the Aurorans have requested the
services of "Earth's most famous detective".

  Yes, it will be very difficult for you to live up to that oversized
reputation of yours, Baley, now that your deeds have been glorified in a
hyperwave drama. Your life story is known throughout the planets ... everyone
has heard of the great "Lije" Baley. But perhaps the outcome of this case will
change their minds. Perhaps you and your reputation will finally be cut down
to size.

  You see, the Aurorans think Dr. Fastolfe's murder is unsolvable. That is why
they have sent for you. Now the facts. Fastolfe, as you know, was the inventor
of the positronic humaniform robot, the most revolutionary design ever to
emerge in the field of robotics. The doctor was also an outspoken politician
who advocated "open door" space exploration, an unpopular philosophy on Aurora.
He earned other enemies with his sympathy for Earth, because anti-Earth
sentiment is very strong in the Auroran population.

  Fastolfe was a controversial man - a Humanist in the midst of a robot-
dominated society. Those who were his friends will staunchly defend him; but
be forewarned, many of his colleagues long to get their hands on his formula...
with his secret humaniform equation unveiled, Globalists could send thousands
of robots into space to conquer new lands in the name of Aurora.

  This assignment is fraught with difficulties, and the fact that you are an
alien, an Earther, will make your task all but impossible. You must ask many
questions, but there are those who would prefer not to answer. You are
instructed to exercise diplomacy at all times. If you do not tread carefully,
you will jeopardize, the future relationship between our planet and all Spacer
worlds.

  Finally, your assignement to this case is unofficial. Should you fail, it
will be Elijah Baley's failure, not a failure of the Earth... and I anticipate
that you will fail. You are expected at the spaceport within the hour. I hope
you will not disappoint me, Baley.


                                             Signed

                                           [signature] 
                                           Wilson Roth

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[handwritten letter]


                                  ELIJAH BALEY
                            INTERPLANETARY DETECTIVE
                               CLASSIFICATION C-7

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Dear Jesse and Ben,

    I'm off to Aurora in search of Dr. Fastolfe's murderer. I am sorry I
didn't get a chance to hug you goodbye. But, you know how these matters are -
Me never knows from day to day what tomorrow will bring.
    I will do my best to solve the case and bring honor to our name, but I
expect this to be a strange and extremely difficult adventure.
    I will miss you terribly. Watch for news about me on the hyperwave screen.
I hope that I will return to you safely and soon.
    In haste, your husband and father,


                                            Lije 


P.S. One positive note - I'll be seeing my old friend R. Daneel, so at least
     I will be familiar with *someone* on Aurora.



        Terrestrial Department of Justice, Police Headquarters, Earth

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[spacegram]


Aurora Main Office                                            Earth Main Office
1372 Avenue Z                     TERRAN UNION           35 Avenue of the World
Zone Y Aurora                       SPACEGRAM               New York, NY U.S.A.
Spacex No. Z80-6502                                         Spacex No. 8088-MSX

All spacegrams sent via hyperwave or trimensional viewer on standard
interplanetary time from point of origin.

Transmittal Sent:    ZONE W, AURORA 09-28-75  14:50:89 AURORAN TIME

Transmittal Arrived: THE CITY, EARTH 09-28-75  14:10:20 SIT

ATTN: ELIJAH BALEY

TERRESTRIAL DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE                       RECEIVED VIA HYPERWAVE
                                                          14:14:31 SIT EARTH
POLICE HEADQUARTERS

PLANET EARTH

WILL MEET YOU AT FASTOLFE'S QUARTERS AT SIXTEEN HOURS STOP >

DO NOT FEAR STOP HAVE TAKEN EVERY EFFORT TO MINIMIZE >

YOUR EXPOSURE TO THE OUTSIDE STOP > ANXIOUSLY AWAIT YOUR ARRIVAL STOP >

YOUR FRIEND R DANEEL OLIVAW STOP >

AF 34526 EST/ RDAN-IMP-3000 >>

Spacegram is a registered trademark of Terran Union, Inc.

                                                                    Form #3795

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[Encyclopedia Galactica page]


ENCYCLOPEDIA GALACTICA                                   AURIOLUS, Vincent 158


- AURIOLUS, Vincent (2866-2941), first president of the Third Republic of
  Solaria (2908-2912). An active Humanist, he was Minister of Exploration
  during the regime of Jean Baptiste Boulanger. He opposed the Loyalist
  revolution of 2903, and in 2904 escaped to Aurora where he organized the
  successful counter-revolution of 2908.

- AURORA, or New Earth, settled by Earthpeople in the early days of
  interstellar travel. Located 5.7 light years from Earth, Aurora was the
  first extrasolar planet to be colonized. Originally named New Earth, the
  planet was renamed Aurora after the Roman goddess of the dawn and is known
  as the World of the Dawn. The Auroran sun is referred to as "Tau Ceti" and
  its rays are faintly orange in color. The Auroran day is 10 hours long, one
  hour contains 100 minutes and one minute contains 100 seconds. Among the
  Spacer worlds, Aurora is considered a "tame" planet, with generally calm
  atmospheric condition. The atmosphere is free of all bacteria and other
  infection-causing agents. Natural disasters such as rockslides, earthquakes,
  avalanches and blizzards can occur, but are infrequent. Thunderstorms are
  more common, bringing strong winds, bright flames streaking across the sky
  and torrential rains.

    The total population of Aurora is 200,000,000 and has remained stable for
  three centuries. The metropolis of Eos, the largest city on the planet, has
  a population of 20,000 humans and 100,000 robots. On the planet as a whole,
  there are approximately 50 robots to every human. Their duties include
  mining, factory work, servantry and other areas of domestication. Auroran
  society is peaceful and well-ordered, and social classes are non-existent.
  Aurora has two major political parties, the Humanists and the Globalists.
  Humanists believe all planets should participate in space exploration, while
  Globalists want exploration to be an exclusive right of Aurorans. The
  planet's governing body is the World Legislature.

    Because Aurorans are protected by robots, Aurora has virtually no crime.
  Robots are governed by the Three Laws of Robotics:

      1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a
         human being to come to harm.

      2) A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings, except where
         such orders would conflict with the first law.

      3) A robot must protect its own existence, as long as such protection
         does not conflict with the first or second law.

    Excerpt from the Auroran Almanac:
      "the first fruit of interstellar travel,
       the first dawn of an immense new era."

- AURORA, a dazzling display of lights seen at night near the Earth's
  geomagnetic poles. The aurora borealis, or norhern lights, can be seen in
  Alaska, Canada, Norway, Sweden and Finland. The aurora australis, or
  southern lights, can be seen in Antarctic regions. Auroras occur when
  charged particles from the sun, accelerated by the Earth's magnetic field,
  collide with air molecules in the upper atmosphere. Unusually intense
  auroras can occur during periods of high solar activity. Similar displays
  occur on almost all of the colonized Spacer worlds.

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[newspaper page]


   THE GALAXY'S NEWSPAPER

 
       UNIVERSE TODAY


VIA HYPERWAVE/PUBLISHED BY EPYX



NEW MOVIES:
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FOOD:
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SPORTS:
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AURORAN ROBOTIST MURDERED

By Perseid Frumple
UNIVERSE TODAY

  EOS - Auroran officials stunned the Spacer worlds today with the announcement
that foul play is suspected in the death of noted scientist Dr. Han Fastolfe.
  Fastolfe's body was found last night on the grounds of his Auroran estate,
and a prepared statement released this morning gave only sketchy details of
the circumstances surrounding the scholar's death.
  A spokesman for the World Legislature contacted by UNIVERSE TODAY disclosed
that an investigation is underway, and a confidential source close to
Legislature Chairman Rutilan Horder confirmed reports that famed detective
Elijah Baley is being sent to Aurora.
  Baley was not available for comment.
  Fastolfe, best known for inventing the positronic humaniform robot, or
"artificial human", was an outspoken member of the Legislature, Aurora's
governing body. A prominent figure in the Humanist party, the scientist-
politician was frequently surrounded by controversy as a result of his anit-
Globalist views. In a recent speech on the floor of the Legislature, Fastolfe
remarked, "It saddens me that the Globalist party is the largest political
movement on Aurora, because its leaders so often ignore the best interests
of the human race."
  Fastolfe's humaniform robots, identical to humans in appearance, are
widely-regarded as the century's most significant advance in the century's
most significant advance in the field of robotics. During the years since
the invention was made public, Fastolfe's work ahas been shrouded in secrecy.
The robotist was 173 years old at the time of his death.
  "This news is extremely tragic. Han still had half of his life ahead of
him - his work might have led to incredible advances," stated a colleague.
  Fastolfe is survived by two daughters, Lumen and Vasilia. Vasilia is a
member of the Robotics Institute of Aurora.



USA - Balanced Budget? Yes!!

Special to
UNIVERSE TODAY

  WASHINGTON - After almost 2000 years of trying, the United States has
presented a balanced budget to the Finance Committee of the Global Senate.
  In a ceremony at the White House Space Garden yesterday, President
Ron E. Reagan, a distant relative of famous 20th century actor-cowboy-
politician Ronald Reagan, presented the budget to Finance Committee chairman
Argus Beetlebottom.
  "This achievement marks the beginning of a new age of fiscal responsibility.
No longer will our country increase its debt to itself. No longer will we
have to pass that burden of debt along to our descendents," the President
said in a prepared statement read to the White House press corps.
  Reagan closed his remarks by saying, "It gives me a profound feeling of
satisfaction to complete the work begun by my ancestor. I feel as if he were
standing next to me today, reaching across the years to give us this cherished
gift of economic stability."
  Centuries ago, REagan's forebear campaigned for reelection with the promise
that he would launch a program to balance the federal budget.



Pan-Galactic Gold for Soccer Team

ATHENS - In the first major upset of this year's Pan Galactic Games, Team USA
won the gold medal in men's space soccer yesterday by defeating the heavily-
favoured Andorans, 2-1.
  Craig Crandall scored the winning goal with his patented upside-down...

[rest of newspaper page clipped]

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[ticket front]


AURORAN SPACE LINES

A Subsidiary of Future-Shock, Ltd.

ROUND TRIP TICKET

Earth TO Aurora

Please present this pass when boarding. The bearer of this ticket is subject
to all the rules and regulations of Aurora. This ticket can be revoked at any
time by the Office of the Commissioner.

EAE3759137

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[ticket back]


Passenger: Elijah Baley
Signature: [signature]
Identification Number: 2081-EA5.7
Planet of Origin: Earth

                    [signature]
                    Wilson Roth
                    Commissioner

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[profiles of suspects]


ABI NUMBER:            DIA NUMBER:            RIGHT THUMB PRINT:
     058A31            103-6-137
                                                 [thumb print]
NAME:
    Rutilan Horder, Mr. Chairman


OCCUPATION:
    Chairman of the World Legislature


PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:

    331 years of age. Short, thickset, massive chest and shoulders. Has
    sparse white hair, bushy eyebrows and a deep, decisive voice.


PERSONALITY TRAITS:

    As the most pwerful man on the planet, the Chairman commands respect.
    He is objective and fair-minded, willing to listen with interest to
    the most extraneous of details in a case such as this; however, his
    patience has a limit.


POLITICAL PROFILE:

    Regard him as a humanist - if that is the most well-received philosophy
    of the moment.


MISCELLANEOUS:

    Once you feel that you have identified the murderer, you will appear
    before the Chairman to present your case. The final authority in this
    matter rests with him.


COMMENTS:

    always refer to him as Mr. Chairman.


                                                  CLASSED BY: JS
                                                  SCREENED BY: CB
                                                  FILED BY: JH

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ABI NUMBER:            DIA NUMBER:            RIGHT THUMB PRINT:
     3K3D89            623-8-912
                                                 [thumb print]
NAME:
    Dr. Kelden Amadiro


OCCUPATION:
    Master roboticist, founder and director of the Robotics Institute.


PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:

    Broad, heavyset. Bulbous nose and dark, curly hair. Swarthy complexion.


PERSONALITY TRAITS:

    Amadiro appears jovial and outgoing. Do not be fooled. Inside, he is
    cold and autocratic, an individualist who seeks to use the name of
    Aurora to fulfill personal ambitions.


POLITICAL PROFILE:

    One of the most ardent Globalists. Driven by the desire to launch
    humaniform robots into space. Amadiro is anti-Earth, an arch enemy
    of Fastolfe and other space liberalists.


MISCELLANEOUS:

    Our concensus is that Amadiro's intellect was never a match for
    Fastolfe's brilliance - a fact Amadiro knows all too well, and has had
    a hard time living with.


COMMENTS:

    Remeber - all we needed was Fastolfe's formula to design robots to
    settle new worlds and control space exploration!


                                                  CLASSED BY: JS
                                                  SCREENED BY: CB
                                                  FILED BY: JH

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ABI NUMBER:            DIA NUMBER:            RIGHT THUMB PRINT:
     0X3K74            881-2-191
                                                 [thumb print]
NAME:
    Gladia Solaria


OCCUPATION:
    Artist and designer of robot clothing.


PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:

    Facial features surprisingly similar to those of Dr. Vasilia, but softer.
    Rumored to be approximately 35 years of age.


PERSONALITY TRAITS:

    Open and responsible, but occasionally short-tempered. Tends to be
    opinionated.


POLITICAL PROFILE:

    Considered a proponent of "open door" space exploration, although she
    doesn't actively campaign.


MISCELLANEOUS:

    Gladia was a close friend of Dr. Fastolfe, a surrogate daughter. His
    murder is the second time she has experienced personal tragedy. As
    you recall from your trip to Solaria, Gladia was accused of the murder
    of her husband. You cleared her of that charge. Your relationship as
    friends was dramatized in the recent hyperwave drama on your life.


COMMENTS:

    Be careful here, Baley, learn to trust her only *after* the facts...


                                                  CLASSED BY: JS
                                                  SCREENED BY: CB
                                                  FILED BY: JH

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ABI NUMBER:            DIA NUMBER:            RIGHT THUMB PRINT:
     0R9Y53            514-3-873
                                                 [thumb print]
NAME:
    Santirix Gremionis


OCCUPATION:
    Hair stylist and clothing designer.


PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:

    Age 33-35, fair skin, light hair. Has a moustache.


PERSONALITY TRAITS:

    Gremionis is naive, a romanticist prone to possessive jealousies.
    Most often you will find him friendly, but he is more emotional than
    most Aurorans and his behavior can be both passionate and explosive.


POLITICAL PROFILE:

    Gremionis lives at the Robotics Institute but is apolitical.


MISCELLANEOUS:

    Frequently found in the company of women, Gremionis is a rejected
    suitor of Gladia.


COMMENTS:

    Who or what does he *really* want?


                                                  CLASSED BY: JS
                                                  SCREENED BY: CB
                                                  FILED BY: JH

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ABI NUMBER:            DIA NUMBER:            RIGHT THUMB PRINT:
     2L3H41            788-2-002
                                                 [thumb print]
NAME:
    Dr. Vasilia Aliena


OCCUPATION:
    Noted roboticist


PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:

    Hair always in tight, blonde curls. Tough exterior, considered quite
    beautiful by most Aurorans.


PERSONALITY TRAITS:

    Vasilia is the biological daughter of Dr. Fastolfe, but they were never
    very close. She does not speak kindly of him. Vasilia is analytically
    brilliant, a person of immense talent, but her acquaintances view her
    as vengeful and morose.


POLITICAL PROFILE:

    A Globalist and believer in "Enlightened Self-Interest". A member of the
    R.I.A. (Robotics Institute of Aurora).


MISCELLANEOUS:

    Her feelings about her father's death are unclear at this time.


COMMENTS:

    Handle her with Icid gloves!


                                                  CLASSED BY: JS
                                                  SCREENED BY: CB
                                                  FILED BY: JH

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ABI NUMBER:            DIA NUMBER:            RIGHT THUMB PRINT:
     1M1N14            315-4-171
                                            [robot's thumb print]
NAME:
    R. Daneel Olivaw


OCCUPATION:
    A humaniform positronic robot created by Dr. Fastolfe. The only
    humaniform robot on any world. Regarded as a triumph throughout the
    field of robotics. R. Daneel has worked with you on past investigations.


PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:

    Humane face, voice and gestures. Faultlessly human in appearance.
    Vast and extremely quick memory.


PERSONALITY TRAITS:

    Dependable, loyal, truth-seeking. Able to express superficial emotion.


POLITICAL PROFILE:

    N/A


MISCELLANEOUS:

    A friend of yours. Bound to the Three Laws of Robotics, but could he be
    re-programmed by the Globalists?


COMMENTS:

    Partner or no partner - he's still under suspicion.


                                                  CLASSED BY: JS
                                                  SCREENED BY: CB
                                                  FILED BY: JH
