Homeworld: Cataclysm Manual

Manual cover

The Homeworld: Cataclysm Manual was a 144-page book added to boxed version of Homeworld: Cataclysm. It described history of the Kushan during their life on Kharak, journey to Hiigara and the events on Hiigara itself up to 15 AHL. The book was also a gameplay guide. It contained a lot of detail about the game universe that was not included in Homeworld.

Content

1. Historical Brief
   • History of Hiigaran Landfall
   • The Rude Awakening
   • History of Kiith
   • History of Kiith Somtaaw
   • The Taiidan Republic
   • The Turanic Raiders
2. Technical Brief and Gameplay Guide
   • Installation
   • Game Controls
   • Options
   • Game Play
3. Tech Trees
   • Somtaaw Module Tech Tree (Multiplayer)
   • Somtaaw Tech Tree (Multiplayer)
   • Beasts Tech Tree (Multiplayer)
4. Ships
   • Kiith Somtaaw Vessels
   • Turanic Raider Vessels
   • Imperialist Taiidan Vessels
5. Credits and Customer Support
   • Credits
   • Technical Support

Installation

Follow these steps to get your Homeworld: Cataclysm game, running on a Windows 10 machine without a CD drive.

1. Create an ISO image of your CD, or download the ISO image on archive.org here (DMCA-Exemption)
2. Download the 1.0.0.1 patch on sierrahelp.com here
3. Load the ISO image, run the setup exe, enter your CD key, and finish the installation
4. Install the 1.0.0.1 patch
5. Start the game
6. For multiplayer, use GameRanger.