introduction
Early in the second half of the 23rd century, in the following
Captain’s Log – stardate 1673.5 – Captain Kirk records
helmsman Sulu’s desperate situation. Sulu and his away
team are trapped on the surface of Alfa 177 by a faulty
transporter, and slowly freezing to death:
“...On the planet, condition critical, surface temperature
is 75 degrees below zero. Still dropping.”
As the temperature continues to fall Sulu has to think
creatively if he and the rest of the landing party are going
to make it through the night. His solution – heat a rocky
outcrop using a Phaser blast, allowing the landing party to
take cover under thermal blankets near the glowing rocks
and survive until the transporter is fixed.
This highly detailed rock has been designed to enable
you to replicate the experience on Earth in the comfort
(and relative warmth) of your own living quarters.
To recreate Survival, the rock may be made to glow
redder and redder by firing the Type-1 Phaser supplied
directly at it. However, unlike the rocks on Alfa 177, this
specially cast replica rock has a range of more Atmospheric
settings when less inclement conditions demand somewhat
more soothing environmental illumination.
First Season Type-1 Phaser
The Rock’s illumination and function can be controlled
remotely by the special First Season, original design Type-1
Phaser, a replica of the phaser used by Sulu on Alfa 177.
rock power
The Rock may be powered either by four AA alkaline
(LR06) batteries or from a 5V USB power supply using the
cable provided. Before first use, make sure that the Rock
either has its batteries inserted correctly or is connected
to a 5V USB power supply.
After the Rock is turned off for a couple of days whilst
powered by batteries, to save power, the rock’s remote
control receiver circuit will enter a special very low-power
hibernation mode. To re-enable the remote control functions,
press and hold the Phaser trigger button (or the plus
button) for a few seconds until the Rock lights up.
phaser power
The Phaser is powered by two AAA alkaline (LR03)
batteries. Insert batteries before first use.
To fit Phaser batteries, first open battery door by
loosening the locking screw and tilting the battery door up
from the back. The door will lift off, but the screw is
retained in the housing by a small washer.
IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION
:
Always use only
ALKALINE
batteries. Ensure that they are inserted
correctly. Remove batteries if the Phaser or the Rock are
not going to be used for extended periods. To avoid
battery leakage and damage, NEVER mix new and old
batteries. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Always
remove exhausted batteries and recycle.
battery door
locking screw
to open battery housing
door, loosen screw
battery door
thumb
wheel
is purely
cosmetic and
has no function
IR emitter
locking
screw
PLUS
button
double press for
Survival
MINUS
button
double press for
Atmosphere
trigger button
pressing fires Phaser
and makes rock
glow red
