FCC ID: 2AHFN-OMNIV001 Omnidirectional treadmill system

VIRTUIX OMNI OWNER'S MANUAL Product may vary slightly from pictured. FCC ID: 2AHFN-OMNIV001 2AHFN-PODV001 IC: 21168-OMNIV001 21168-PODV001 Federal Commission (FCC) statement (USA) This device meets the FCC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments. This device complies with FCC part 15 FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Warning Changes or modifications not approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. IC Warning This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause interference, and 2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence (s). Son utilisation est soumise Les deux conditions suivantes: 1. cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer dinterfrences et 2. cet appareil doit accepter Toute interfrence, y compris les interfrences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositive. Thank you for purchasing the Virtuix Omni TM. WARNING To avoid risk of injury or damage, read and follow all assembly and usage instructions before using the Virtuix Omni products. Do not use the Virtuix Omni products if you are pregnant, intoxicated, epileptic, or recovering from major surgery, illness, or a heart attack. This product is intended for home use by healthy adults between 48 (142 cm) and 65 (195 cm) tall, and not more than 285 lbs (130 kg). Do not attempt to use the Omni if you do not meet the height/weight requirements, or if you are not healthy enough to engage in moderate to heavy physical exercise. Exercise can present a health risk. Consult a physician before beginning any exercise program with this equipment. If you feel faint or dizzy, immediately discontinue use of this equipment. Serious bodily injury can occur if this equipment is not assembled or used correctly. Keep others and pets away from equipment when in use. Always make sure all bolts and nuts are securely tightened prior to each use. 02 03 1. WELCOME TO THE OMNIVERSE A Revolution Is Underway Since we rst acquired the gift of imagination, our deepest desire has been to physically inhabit our fantasies, transcending, if only for a while, the restrictions imposed on us by the real world. This quest has taken us past many milestones; from the birth of language and the rst cave painting to the printed word and the motion picture. In the past few decades, technology has made it possible to interact with our creations in the form of videogames. More recently, head-mounted displays have allowed us to peek inside the virtual world, and feel as though we are nally there - almost. One barrier has continued to halt that rst step into the unknown. How do we escape the physical connes of our crowded spaces, and move naturally, impulsively, without limits? Attempting to impel our virtual avatars with our hands has been proven to break immersion and trigger the nauseating symptoms of simulator sickness. This has led some to question whether true rst-

person Virtual Reality (VR) can be had at all without drastic compromises. There is an answer. The Virtuix Omni is a rst-of-its-kind omnidirectional treadmill that frees users from passive, seated experiences, unleashing the full potential of virtual reality. Locomotion using a keyboard or gamepad simply pales in comparison once you've tried true, Active VR. You are about to embark on an incredible journey. Not only are your VR experiences poised to be more enjoyable and immersive, you will also benet from improved tness. The Omni is the antidote to our now dangerously sedentary modern lifestyle. Traditional exercise and dieting regimes run contrary to our internal programming and so are difcult to maintain, but our instinctive urge to explore can be harnessed to make healthy movement a pleasure again, and not a chore. Applications of locomotion in VR stretch far beyond gaming and tness: education, training, tourism, business and social meetups the possibilities are limitless. The Omnis immersive technology opens up a new realm of potential, revolutionizing how we live, learn, work and play. The world will never be the same. Creating the Omni was a challenging process that required years of research and development. In that time, we have also crafted a special adventure for you to enjoy as you embark on your rst voyage into the virtual world. Included with your purchase of the Virtuix Omni, we are proud to present TRAVR. Professor Tristan Verstraeten, AKA Doc V, will be your guide as you join the ght against the evil society known as Hades. He will begin helping you right away, even from within the pages of this manual!

The lore of TRAVR is intricately tied to the origin of the Virtuix Omni itself, and you may nd yourself questioning where ction ends, and reality begins. From all of us at Virtuix, we thank you for sharing our vision, and bid you safe travels in the Omniverse. Get ready to enter a new world. With thanks, Jan and the Virtuix team 04 05 2. INDEX OMNI PARTS LIST BEFORE YOU BEGIN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE METAL BASE FRAME CONNECT THE OMNI CABLES LAY DOWN DECK AND BASE INSERT ARMS INSERT RING CONNECT RING CABLE 08 12 14 16 18 20 24 26 28 30 ASSEMBLE THE HARNESS INSTALL RACK AND BOOM (OPTIONAL) INSTRUCTIONS AND FIRST USE OTHER USAGE INSTRUCTIONS DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE OMNI CONNECT, USER PROFILES, AND MODES CONDITIONING GUIDELINES LIMITED WARRANTY TRAVR 32 34 36 46 50 52 53 54 58 06 07 3-1. OMNI PARTS LIST Doc V: You received a large Omni package that included a smaller box that contained this manual. Lay out the contents of both packages and check to see that all parts listed below are present. If any parts are missing, contact us at support@virtuix.com. The Big Omni Package Includes The Following Omni Components:

1. Ring 2. Left Arm 4. Base 5. Top Bar 7. Left Tower 9. Bottom Cross Bar 11. Deck Frame 3. Right Arm 6. Deck 8. Right Tower 10. Top Cross Bar 12. Omni Mat Doc V Hi there! Im Professor Tristan Verstraeten, AKA Doc V, and Im here to help you set up your Omni. During the course of my research in the eld of quantum physics, I discovered a way to break through the bonds of time and space, allowing for unlimited travel across our world and the ones beyond via the creation of a virtual space or Verse for short. Ive heard people say I named it after myself, but of course I would never do that!

Navigating the Verse requires a special kind of locomotion device, of which you are now the proud owner. If you are interested in learning more about how the Omni came to be, check out the TRAVR chapter at the back of this manual or my lore videos at www.virtuix.com/lore. 08 WARNING To avoid risk of injury or damage, please read and follow all safety, assembly and operational instructions, and observe the usage and conditioning guidelines before using the Virtuix Omni products. 09 3-2. OMNI PARTS LIST Doc V: If you ordered additional shoes, harnesses, and accessories, note that those will be delivered in one or more separate packages. 13. D-Shaped Pin x8 14. Bolt & Washer x8 15. Harness Screws x6 22. USB Hub x1 23. 10ft. USB-PC Cable x1 24. Power Cable + Adaptor x1 16. Allen Wrench x2 17. Shoe x2 18. Pod x2 Available Separately From Our Store:

15 ft. / 4.6m HIGH SPEED VR Cable Data Transmit & Charging Cable 19. Harness Frame x1 20. Belt and 2x Supports 21. Support-Lock x2 15ft. HMD Cable Rack 10 Boom 11 4. BEFORE YOU BEGIN A. First, lets be sure to download the Omni software and TRAVR experiences, if you havent already as this process may take several hours to complete. Visit www.virtuix.com/

download to download all files. Visit Online www.virtuix.com/download B. Next, lets charge up your two Omni Pods. Your package includes a USB charging hub. Connect both Pods to the hub, and plug the hub into any available USB port of your PC. USB Connector C. Lets make space for your Omni, if you havent already done so. Use the Omni Mat to designate a space on the floor where you would like your Omni to be. Preferably this should be close to your computer desk so that your keyboard and mouse are within reach. Make sure that items such as TVs, monitors, and lamps are far enough away that you will not risk hitting them with your hands or hand-held controllers while using the Omni. If you have not purchased our optional Omni Rack (available at www.virtuix.com), we suggest you provide a table near the Omni Mat to hold your gamepad or gun controller, VR peripherals, drinks, etc. Place the optional Omni Boom near the Omni Mat for management of the HMD cable. If you did not order the optional Omni Boom (available at www.virtuix.com), your PC should be close enough so that you have sufficient slack in your HMD cable. If your HMD cable is not long enough, we can supply a 15ft. extension cable specifically designed for use with the Omni (also available from www.virtuix.com). Finally, place a chair to the left of the Omni Mat, so you can comfortably put on the Omni Shoes and step onto the Deck before entering the Omni. Doc V: For your convenience, I have created a series of instructional videos that will guide you during your setup and rst use of the Omni. If you are near your computer or mobile device, go ahead and load our video page at www.virtuix.com/

instructions or simply use the following QR code. Doc V: Youre about to assemble your Omni! Before doing this, please read through the following safety instructions. Your wellbeing is my primary concern!

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5. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING CAUTION To avoid risk of injury or damage, read and follow all assembly and usage instructions before using the Virtuix Omni products. WARNING Prior to use, inspect all parts to confirm that they are in working order and there are no cracks, tears, bulges, bending, or other signs of wear and tear in the product and accessories. Check all connections and moving parts, and confirm that all nuts, bolts, and other stress points of the Omni Base frame are securely fastened. This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. CAUTION WARNING The surface of the Omni Base is slippery. Always hold onto the Ring with both hands when entering and exiting the Omni. Do not use the Virtuix Omni products if you are pregnant, intoxicated, epileptic, or recovering from major surgery, illness, or a heart attack. WARNING WARNING This product is intended for home use by healthy adults between 48 (142 cm) and 65 (195 cm) tall, and not more than 285 lbs (130 kg). Do not attempt to use the Omni if you do not meet the height/weight requirements, or if you are not healthy enough to engage in moderate to heavy physical exercise. Consult a physician if you are unsure whether you are healthy enough to use the Virtuix Omni products. Do not use the Omni for longer than one hour at a time. Failure to follow usage instructions can result in injuries. Secure the Omni Harness inside and resting on top of the Ring, before you step into the Omni. Never use the Omni without the included Safety Harness!

WARNING To avoid risk of injury, follow the instructions related to wear and use of the Omni Shoes and Safety Harness. Do not wear or use the Omni footwear outside of the Virtuix Omni. Take off the Omni footwear when exiting the Omni. CAUTION CAUTION Place the included Omni Mat on the intended surface before setting up the Omni. The Omni Mat provides important instructions for safe placement, extends the safe area for wearing the Omni Shoes, helps with controlling sound, and protects against damage to floors. Use of the Virtuix Omni on hardwood floors without the Omni Mat may cause scratching damage to the floor surface. CAUTION Before using the Virtuix Omni products, be sure that the Omni is placed in a safe location where full extension of your limbs (including any handheld props or devices) cannot contact any walls, ceiling, furniture, lights, fans, or other obstacles. Do not place the Omni where it obstructs the access of other people to exits or emergency services, or anywhere people may need to move. Do not allow animals or small children in the immediate area during game play. 14 Caution during disassembly of the Omni: the Arms are spring-loaded and will jump up once the safety release square is disengaged. Do not disengage the safety release square on the Tower unless the Arm is in its highest position (marked by the number 8). WARNING Use of Virtual Reality (VR) head mounted displays may present risks of injury. Be sure to read and follow all manufacturers instructions and heed all warnings related to use of VR devices (sold separately). WARNING Choking Hazard: Do not leave the Omni Pods or other small parts where they can be reached by children or animals. Small parts present a choking hazard. The Pods contain Lithium-ion batteries and may be harmful if swallowed. 15 6. INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY Mat Size: 1402.17mm x 1386.32mm One Color Printing (Green) Doc V: If you dont have the Omni Rack, I recommend placing the Omni close to your PC and monitor, and if necessary next to a table for refreshments, keyboard, mouse, controllers, and anything else you might want to reach out for while youre on the Omni. Never leave the Omni Mat while wearing the Omni Shoes. Keep Flat Keep Close A. Place the Omni Mat on a stable, flat surface. B. Keep the Omni close to your PC and monitor, if you dont have the Omni Rack. The Omni Mat provides important instructions for setup and safety, extends the safe area for wearing the Omni Shoes, helps with controlling sound during use, and protects against damage to floors. CAUTION Find a level, dry, firm surface to set up the Virtuix Omni. Note the following:

Do not place the Omni on a surface that is uneven, shifting, moving, or flexible. Do not use the Omni outdoors, or where it is exposed to weather. Do not place the Omni on a moving platform or vehicle. Do not place the Omni in or under water (or any other substance). Do not use the Omni in any area where the user may be exposed to smoke, fumes, or other harmful gases. CAUTION Be sure that your location:

Does not obstruct access or traffic areas for other people. Is isolated from pets and small children. Has sufficient room to allow full range of motion for all of your limbs, including the extended range of any handheld props or control devices, without hitting any ceilings, walls, windows, doors, furniture, lights or other fixtures. Do not allow animals or small children in the immediate area during game play. CAUTION Place all parts from both boxes in a cleared area and position them on the floor in front of you. Remove all packing materials from your area and place them back into the boxes. Do not dispose of the packing materials until assembly is completed. Read each step carefully before beginning. If you are missing a part, please contact us at support@virtuix.com. Doc V: Before you begin the following assembly steps, make sure your two Omni Pods are charging and your software and TRAVR games are downloading (if not downloaded yet). You can follow all assembly steps via our online videos at www.virtuix. com/instructions or simply use this QR code:

16 Use of the Virtuix Omni on hardwood floors without the Omni Mat may cause scratching damage to the floor surface. 17 6-1. ASSEMBLE METAL BASE FRAME Doc V: Check out my video demonstration of how to assemble the Omni Base at www.virtuix.com/instructions or follow this QR code:

METAL BASE FRAME 4 5 1 A 1 2 3 4 5 6 Left Tower Right Tower Metal Deck Frame Metal Top Bar Bottom Cross Bar (indicated green) Top Cross Bar (indicated blue) 2 D C 6 B 3 8x 8x8x 8x 8x8x 18 Place the metal parts on their corresponding imprints on the Omni Mat as indicated by the number sticker attached to each part. Use the metal lips on each part to join the connecting parts. Align the bolt holes and insert a D-shaped pin in each of the 8 holes from inside the frame toward the outside of the frame. Screw a bolt with washer through each hole with the provided Allen wrench. Be sure to securely tighten each bolt. 19 METAL BASE FRAME D.B.C.A.CAUTIONPrior to use, inspect all parts to confirm that they are in working order and there are no cracks, tears, bulges, bending, or other signs of wear and tear in the product and accessories. Check all connections and moving parts, and confirm that all nuts, bolts, and other stress points of the Omni Base frame are securely fastened. 6-2. CONNECT THE OMNI CABLES Doc V: If your PC or power outlet is located at the opposite side of the Omni control panel, you can route the cables through the provided cable channel underneath the Deck. To avoid risk of electric shock, keep the cord, plug, and power supply away from heat sources and water. Do not plug in the power cord if it is damaged or wet. Unplug the power cord when not in use, and before cleaning the product. Check that your included power adaptor is suitable for your countrys power supply. CONTROL PANEL B USB Input DC Input A C Open Open the control panel at the bottom of the Left Tower. 20 USB Input DC Input Insert power and USB cables. Cable Clip Secure both cables into the cable clip. Continue to the Next Page 21 B.C.A.CAUTION 6-3. CONNECT THE OMNI CABLES CONTROL PANEL Consult our recommended guidelines for using the Omni with a PC and a tethered head-mounted display (HMD). Cables should be securely rigged to prevent accidents. D o n o t a t t e m p t t o c o n n e c t t h e O m n i t o any unsupported gaming c o n s o l e o r o t h e r u n -

supported device. F G E D Close Plug PC Off D. 22 Route the cables through one of the cable holes on either side of the control panel. E. Close the Omni control panel. F. Route the power cable to a power outlet and the USB cable to a USB port on your PC. G. Leave the Omni powered off for now. 23 CAUTION 7. LAY DOWN DECK AND BASE Doc V: If you perform this assembly step by yourself, place the Omni Base on its side in front of the metal frame, then gently lower the Base over the metal frame. See how I do this in my video at www.virtuix.com/instructions or follow this QR code:

PLASTIC DECK / BASE PLASTIC DECK / BASE B C A CAUTION The plastic Omni Base is very heavy. To avoid injury we recommend you always have two people available and use safe lifting techniques when moving or setting up the Omni Base. A. 24 Lay down the plastic Omni Deck on the indicated position. B. Lay down the plastic Omni Base on the indicated position. We recommend two people perform this step due to the weight of the Omni Base. C. Align the arrows on the plastic Omni Base with the corresponding arrows on each Tower. 25 8. INSERT ARMS C LEFT / RIGHT ARMS B D A 2 Right Tower Setting 4 Open the foot levers to a 90-degree angle on each of the Towers. Insert the Arms into each of the Towers, with the numbered sides facing inwards. 26 C. Please note that the Left Arm is identifiable by its pre-attached Ring Cable. Make sure the Left Arm goes into the Left Tower (the one with the green power button). D. Push each Arm down until it reaches its medium setting (setting 4) and align the green line to the indicator triangle. While holding the Arm firmly at this level, close the foot lever by hand so it locks into place. 27 B.A. 9. INSERT RING Doc V: Youve almost nished assembling the Omni! See these nal assembly steps at www.virtuix.com/instructions or follow this QR code:

A RING B Kacha!

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C 28 Ensure the Ring door is closed and locked. Pick it up by the handles, and hold it level with the door facing you. Step onto the Omni Deck and lower the Ring sleeves onto the Arms carefully. Once they are both properly located, the Ring should slide down with moderate pressure applied. Lock the Ring into place using the levers located on the underside of the top end of each Arm. 29 B.C.A. 10. CONNECT RING CABLE RING CABLE A B C A. 30 Insert the top end of the Ring Cable into the socket located underneath the Ring. B. Tie the bottom of the Ring Cable to the top of the left Tower using the provided cable management clip. C. Insert the bottom end of the Ring Cable into the socket on top of the left Tower. 31 11. ASSEMBLE THE HARNESS Doc V: The Support Locks are intended to provide extra stability and help you have a great rst experience of the Omni while you get used to the low friction operation of the Base. Once youve hit your Omni stride, I recommend removing them for even greater freedom of movement, and of course jumping! Note that with the Locks attached to the Supports, you wont be able to jump while using the Omni. Please dont attempt to do so while these are in place!

D A HARNESS B C A. 32 Slide the Harness Supports into the open ends of the Harness Frame. B. Insert three Harness Screws in the screw holes on each side of the Harness Frame. C. Tighten the screws securely with the included Allen wrench. D. Once assembled, rest the Harness on the Ring by opening the door and guiding the Supports over the top of the Ring, with the Support Locks fitting below the Ring. 33 6x

12. INSTALL RACK AND BOOM (OPTIONAL) Doc V: Youre almost ready to step into the Omni and become TRAVRs newest agent! First make sure youve read the operational instructions carefully the Omnis Base and Shoes are slippery so weve outlined a safe procedure for you. BOOM / RACK B A A. 34 If you purchased the Omni Rack and/or Boom from our store, now is a good time to place these accessories next to your Omni at a safe distance. B. We recommend putting the Boom to the side of the Omni at a safe distance and the Rack between your Omni and computer desk/monitor. 35 13-1. INSTRUCTIONS AND FIRST USE Doc V: Note that the Pods wont work with your Omni until they have been connected with your PC and assigned to your Omni. See the other usage instructions section for a complete list of the Pod LED indicator meanings. CAUTION 3. Unplug the Pods and verify the Pods indicated LEDs :

To avoid risk of injury, follow the instructions related to use of the Omni Shoes and Safety Harness. Do not wear the Omni footwear outside of the Virtuix Omni. Take off the Omni footwear when exiting the Omni. Never use the Omni without the included Safety Harness!

RED GREEN A. Install Omni Connect 1. 2. If you have not yet done so, download and install Omni Connect and our TRAVR games from www.virtuix.com/download. After installation, Omni Connect should be visible as a tray icon and can also be accessed from your Windows menu or desktop shortcut. 3. Run Omni Connect and optionally set up your Omni Online user prole. B. Connect and Power the Omni 1. Verify that the Omni power cable is plugged into a wall outlet and the Omni USB-to-PC cable is connected to your PC. 2. Press the Omnis power button on the Left Tower. It should illuminate solid green. 3. If the power button LED is blinking, no PC is found. Please verify that the USB-PC cable is plugged into your PC. C. Connect the Pods to your PC If the Pods are not yet fully charged, If fully charged, the light on the Pods a red light will be illuminated. will illuminate green. D. Prepare the Shoes and Harness 1. Place the Harness so that it rests on top of the Ring, if it is not already there. Loosen the straps at the back and front if you havent already done so. WARNING Secure the Omni Harness inside and resting on top of the Ring, before you step into the Omni. Never use the Omni without the included Safety Harness!

2. If the Pods are fully charged (LEDs are green), insert one Pod into each of the Shoes, locking them into the cradles as shown below. 1. If not done so yet, plug the USB Hub with both Pods attached into an available USB port on the PC connected to your Omni. LED 36 2. The Pods will automatically be assigned to this PC and Omni. 37 13-2. INSTRUCTIONS AND FIRST USE Doc V: Alright this is it; time to buckle-up soldier! A New World is waiting for you!

Place the Shoes on the foot imprints it is important to put the Shoes on while you are on the Omni Mat. Do not step off the Omni Mat while wearing the Omni Shoes. WARNING 3. WARNING To avoid risk of injury, follow the instructions related to wear and use of the Omni Shoes:

Do not step off the Omni Mat while wearing the Omni Shoes!

Do not use the Omni Shoes outside of or without the Virtuix Omni. Always use the Omni Shoes when using the Virtuix Omni. Do not attempt to use the Omni barefoot, or with any other footwear. You could be injured, and you may damage the Omni. Be sure that the Omni Shoes fit, and are secured snugly to your feet. Do not attempt to modify the Omni Shoes in any way. E. Have Your Accessories Ready Before using the Virtuix Omni products, be sure that the Omni is placed in a safe location where full extension of your limbs (including any handheld props or devices) cannot contact any walls, ceiling, furniture, lights, fans, or other obstacles. Do not place the Omni where it obstructs the access of other people to exits or emergency services, or anywhere people may need to move. Do not allow animals or small children in the immediate area during game play. F. Prepare the VR Game or Application 1. If not done so yet, download and install our TRAVR games from our website:

www.virtuix.com/download 2. Launch TRAVR. 1. 2. 3. We recommend installing the optional Omni Rack to hold your peripherals, refreshments, phone, or anything else you may need whilst on the Omni. Alternatively, you may wish to place a table close to the Omni for convenience. G. Enter the Omni Place your gun controller or other handheld controller and HMD on the Omni Rack or on a table next to the Omni, so that you can reach those accessories from within the Omni. We recommend using the optional Omni Boom (available on our store at www.virtuix.com) to suspend the HMD cable so it does not get tangled around you during use. Doc V: Okay, were almost good to go! I recommend you look at our demonstration video showing how to get into the Omni, and how to practice stepping while acclimatizing to the Omnis unique, low friction surface at www.virtuix.com/instructions or follow the QR code. If youre condent youre ready to try walking in VR for the rst time, proceed to the next step!

WARNING This product is intended for home use by healthy adults between 48 (142 cm) and 65 (195 cm) tall, and not more than 285 lbs (130 kg). Do not attempt to use the Omni if you do not meet the height/

weight requirements, or if you are not healthy enough to engage in moderate to heavy physical exercise. Consult a physician if you are unsure whether you are healthy enough to use the Virtuix Omni products. Do not use the Omni for longer than one hour at a time. Failure to follow usage instructions can result in injuries. WARNING Do not use the Virtuix Omni products if you are pregnant, intoxicated, epileptic, or recovering from major surgery, illness, or a heart attack. 38 39 13-3. INSTRUCTIONS AND FIRST USE Doc V: Make sure the Ring is at the right height for you before strapping into the Harness. Dont forget to close and lock both foot levers and the Ring door!

Put on the Omni Shoes whilst on the Mat 1. 2. 3. Put on the Omni Shoes whilst on the Mat. We recommend sitting down to do this. Make sure the Shoes t snugly and the laces are tightened. Only wear Omni Shoes inside the Omni, and never step off the Omni Mat while wearing the Omni Shoes!

Open the Ring door, and with both hands on the Ring step carefully onto the Omni platform, one foot at a time. With at least one hand on the Ring at all times, turn around 180 degrees so you are facing the open door, and then close it. Double check the door latch is closed and locked; keep the door closed and locked at all times during use. H. Adjust the Ring Height and Strap into the Harness Before tightening the Harness, you will most likely need to adjust the height of the Ring. 1. While standing inside the Omni, hold onto the Ring with both hands and open the foot levers with your feet. Unlock Lock 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. 3. Raise or lower the Ring until the Harness is at a comfortable level the belt should be in a position to fold around your abdomen (just above your hips), with the rear of the Harness tting against your lower back. Ensure the indicator triangle on top of each Tower is aligned with the desired indicator lines on the Arms, and then lock the Arms into place by closing the foot levers. CAUTION The surface of the Omni Base is slippery. Always hold onto the Ring with both hands when entering and exiting the Omni. Indicator 1 2 3 4 5 6 CAUTION Do not lean on the Ring door when entering and exiting the Omni. CAUTION Always securely close the foot levers before use. 40 Lock 41 13-4. INSTRUCTIONS AND FIRST USE 4. Securely fasten the waist belt of the Harness. 5. Tighten all leg straps by tugging down on the loose webbing, as in the diagram. There are six in total two thigh straps, two front straps, and two rear straps. Doc V: After youve taken a few steps on the Omni, I suggest tugging the rear straps of the Harness down one more time, to get an even better t. Doc V: Now youre ready to try walking! Check out our demonstration video on how to walk on the Omni at www.virtuix.com/instructions. Walking and running on the Omni takes some practice you wont be running at full speed at your rst try! Dont give up if you struggle at rst. It takes skill and practice to become a TRAVR agent. Do you have what it takes?

I. Go for a Walk CAUTION Repetitive motions may lead to a risk of specific types of injuries. If you have pain, numbness, tingling, or other uncomfortable sensations in joints, muscle or skin during or after use of the Virtuix Omni products, take a break and be sure you are fully rested before resuming use. If discomfort continues, consult a physician to be sure you are not at risk. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. As shown in the demonstration video, take your time to learn how to walk on the Omni without wearing a HMD and holding a gun controller or other input device. Hold onto the Ring with both hands (do not grab the door handle), and take a step forward. Lift your foot off the platform, as if you were taking a step normally, and place it in front of you, making full use of the Bases extent. Lean your weight forward just as you would normally when taking a step. Shift your weight on your forward foot and let it slide down to the center of the Base. You do not need to bend over indeed this is counter-productive and will cause you to lose balance. Think about staying upright whilst leaning your weight forward. Its okay to look down at your feet but try to retain a good posture. Repeat the above with your other foot, shifting your weight on your forward foot and letting this foot slide to the center of the Omni. Do this for at least 2 minutes and nd a steady rhythm before attempting to remove your hands from the Ring. When you feel ready, remove your hands from the Ring and continue walking until you feel comfortable walking on the Omni. 42 43 13-5. INSTRUCTIONS AND FIRST USE Doc V: TRAVR is the name of a secret organization tasked with protecting humanity. Its rst and most immediate mission is to thwart the evil machinations of the cult known as Hades. To nd out more about the history of the organization and how it came into being, check out the TRAVR chapter on Page 56 and check out my lore videos at www.virtuix.com/lore. WARNING J. Ready to Play!

Use of Virtual Reality (VR) head-mounted displays may present risks of injury. Be sure to read and follow all manufacturers instructions and heed all warnings related to use of VR devices (sold separately). When you feel ready to enter the Verse, be sure TRAVR is up and running on your PC, then grab your controller, put on your HMD, and enter a new world!

WARNING Some people may have a severe reaction to certain video games or virtual reality environments, including dizziness, seizures, epileptic seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, even if they have no prior history of seizures or blackouts. Consult the usage instructions and warnings provided with your VR device before using the device. If you have had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptoms that may be linked to an epileptic disorder, consult a physician before using the VR device. WARNING If you experience discomfort while using a VR device:

Stop using the device immediately if you experience any of the following: seizure; loss of awareness;

eye or muscle twitching; involuntary movements; altered, blurred, or double vision; feeling detached from your body or from reality; dizziness; disorientation; disrupted balance; nausea; lightheadedness;

discomfort or pain in the eyes or head; drowsiness; fatigue; or any symptoms similar to motion sickness. If symptoms persist or recur, see a doctor. Doc V: If youre wearing a virtual reality HMD for the rst time, we recommend you check the safety instructions for this device that should have been included by the HMD manufacturer. 44 45 14-1. OTHER USAGE INSTRUCTIONS A. Safely Exiting the Omni 1. 2. 3. 4. Unfasten the Velcro belt of your Harness and unclip the thigh-strap buckles. Open the Ring door, and then hold onto the Ring with both hands. Do not lean on the Ring door. Exit the Omni by stepping onto the Omni Deck, which has a rubberized surface to provide grip. Either step off the Deck onto the Omni Mat carefully and take a seat to remove the Omni Shoes, or reach down and remove them whilst on the Omni Deck. Do not step off the Mat whilst wearing the Omni Shoes. Doc V: Be careful not to lean on the Ring door when entering and exiting the Omni, and always hold onto the Ring with both hands while doing so!

B. Adjusting the Ring Height 1. While standing inside the Omni, hold onto the Ring with both hands and open the foot levers with your feet. Unlock Lock 1 2 3 4 5 6 2. 3. Raise or lower the Ring until the Harness is at a comfortable level the belt should be in a position to fold around your abdomen (just above your hips), with the rear of the Harness tting against your lower back. Ensure the indicator triangle on top of each Tower is aligned with the desired indicator lines on the Arms, and then lock the Arms into place by closing the foot levers. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Indicator Lock 47 WARNING Do not wear the Omni footwear outside of the Virtuix Omni. Take off the Omni footwear when exiting the Omni. 46 14-2. OTHER USAGE INSTRUCTIONS Doc V: Note that the Pods wont work with your Omni until they have been connected with your PC and assigned to your Omni. Also, dont forget to update your Pod rmware whenever a message appears telling you that an update has become available!

C. Omni Pod LEDs WARNING The Omni Pods have an LED to indicate the Pods state, as listed below:

The Pods emit radio frequency (RF) signals. Do not operate around critical electronic equipment (e.g., in hospitals). Off Off Solid Red Solid Green Solid Red Solid Green WARNING Choking Hazard: Do not leave the Omni Pods or other small parts where they can be reached by children or animals. Small parts present a choking hazard. The Pods contain Lithium-ion batteries and may be harmful if swallowed. The Pod is switched off. The Pod is plugged into a The Pod is plugged into a power power source and is charging. source and is fully charged. WARNING Flashing Red Flashing Red Low battery. Flashing Rapid Flashing Green Flashing Slow To avoid risk of electric shock, keep the cord, plug, and power supply away from heat sources and water. Do not plug in the power cord if it is damaged or wet. Unplug the power cord when not in use, and before attempting any repair or maintenance. Check that your included power adaptor is suitable for your countrys power supply. Flashing Green Red and Green Flashing, Slow Pod is functioning normally. Manual calibration is required. Hold down the power button for 1 second. D. Bluetooth Mode Follow these steps for connecting the Omni to your PC or mobile device over Bluetooth:

Solid Red, Green Rapid Flashing 1. Connect the Omni to your PC using the included USB cable. 2. Open Omni Connect. Red and Green Flashing, Rapid Firmware Update in progress, do not disconnect or turn off your PC. Solid Red, Green Firmware Update complete, safe to disconnect. Red Rapid Flashing, Green Rapid Flashing Error. In this event, press and hold the power button for ve seconds the LEDs should turn off. Press the power button again to turn the Pod back on. If this does not solve the issue, please contact support@virtuix.com. 3. 4. 5. Click the button that says Enable Bluetooth connection. Your Omni will now enter Bluetooth mode and become discoverable. Go to your computer or phones Bluetooth settings and make sure Bluetooth is enabled. The Omni will appear as a gamepad. Select it and click pair. If you are asked for a code, enter 0000 as this is the default pairing code. CAUTION Keep the Pods away from magnetic sources at all times. A magnetic source may damage the sensors inside the Pod. The Harness Supports contain a magnetic source. Do not place the Pods near the Harness. 48 6. Once the Omni has paired you may disconnect the USB cable and use the Omni wirelessly. If you wish to use the USB connection again instead of Bluetooth, either disable Bluetooth on your phone or PC, or nd the Omni in the Bluetooth device list and un-pair it. The Omni will automatically revert to using the USB connection. 49 15. DISASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE A. Removing the Omni Arms Up to Top Releasing Doc V: When your Omni Shoes or Harness are worn, you can re-order at www.virtuix.com/products. Dont enter the battleeld with worn accessories!

B. Removing the Harness Support Locks To remove the Harness Support Locks, unscrew the knobs. Youll need to remove the Locks to enable jumping on the Omni. 1. 2. 3. Disconnect the Ring Cable from the Omni Ring and left Tower. Detach the Omni Ring by releasing the levers that are underneath the Ring. Open the foot levers and bring both Arms to their highest position (position 8). This is important for safety reasons, as the Arms are spring-loaded and will jump up once the safety release square is disengaged. Disengage the safety release square on each of the Towers while holding one hand on the Arm at all times. Pull the safety release square out slightly from the tower, just enough so that you are able to rotate it counter-clockwise, as indicated on the face. It will only turn a few degrees, so that the corners are now overlapping the four sides of the housing. 4. You can now let go of the safety release square, and cautiously remove each of the Arms. Unscrew the Knobs C. Maintenance of your Omni The accumulation of dust and grease on the Base and underside of the Omni Shoes can affect the smooth operation of your Omni. Occasionally you should clean the Base and Shoes using a mild soap and water. Wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth and leave to dry. One hand on the Arm at all times. WARNING 2. Turn 1. Pull WARNING Use only soap and water to clean the Omni and its accessories. Do not use harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaning products, as they may damage the finish. Be sure the Omni is completely dry before attempting to use after cleaning. WARNING Never use chemical cleaners or any other reactive agents on the floor surface of the Omni Base. Do not add liquids or other substances to the Omni Base to try to alter the texture or friction coefficient of the Omni Base doing so may damage the Omni or may cause unsafe usage conditions. WARNING Caution during disassembly of the Omni: the Arms are spring-loaded and will jump up once the safety release square is disengaged. Do not remove the safety release square of the Tower unless the Arm is in its highest position (marked by the position number 8). 50 If the Omni Pods need cleaning, wipe them off with a damp towel and allow them to dry completely before attempting to recharge. Do not submerge the Pods in liquid, or expose them to heat. 51

16. OMNI CONNECT, USER PROFILES, AND MODES 17. CONDITIONING GUIDELINES Omni Connect is the Omnis conguration utility that enables you to connect and congure your Omni and Pods, activate Bluetooth mode, and create or select your Omni Online user prole. Omni Connect will also notify you when new software updates are available. Omni Online governs the Omnis functionality to upload your best times and scores to our global leaderboards, and display your user stats and universal league tables in-game across platforms. WARNING Do not attempt to use the Omni if you are not healthy enough to engage in moderate to heavy physical exercise. Consult a physician if you are unsure whether you are healthy enough to use the Virtuix Omni products. Do not use the Omni for longer than one hour at a time. Failure to follow usage instructions can result in injuries. We currently have three Navigation or Omni Modes, which can be selected in Omni Connect. Please familiarize yourself with the different modes, explained below:

WARNING A. Coupled Mode Whenever you walk, jog, or run you will head in the same direction you are looking hence fully coupled. Strang and backwards stepping are still possible in this mode. B. De-Coupled Mode This is our most advanced mode. Viewing direction and heading direction are completely de-

coupled. In this mode, when you look to the side whilst walking forwards, you will not drift off your path. Its extremely satisfying! Moving around obstacles and turning corners will require more physicality however, as there is no predictive turning based on head movement you will not start to turn until you rotate your hips, and you will always go in exactly the direction your hips are facing (unless strang or walking backwards). Only recommended for pro-users. C. W Legacy Mode Use this mode to play Legacy games that requires W keyboard input to move forward. Strang, jumping and backwards walking may not be available in this mode, but such movements may be activated using a gamepad. Never use chemical cleaners or any other reactive agents on the floor surface of the Omni Base. Do not add liquids or other substances to the Omni Base to try to alter the texture or friction coefficient of the Omni Base doing so may damage the Omni or may cause unsafe usage conditions. In addition to being the ultimate gaming platform, the Omni can also work as a tness device. It is after all, a treadmill! To that end our software is capable of monitoring your distance run and calories burned over multiple gaming sessions (provided you enter your weight into the required eld of your user prole). You may nd that you are motivated to run further and faster than ever before as the virtual world presents you with motivating, adrenaline pumping experiences that keep you moving. As such, it is extremely important that you seek advice from your doctor before using the Omni in an exercising way (jogging and running, or walking for extended periods). If you are not in good physical condition we recommend that you initially only use the Omni to enjoy gentle, slow-paced, relaxing experiences. If you are in good condition and would like to engage in active, high-intensity experiences on the Omni, we recommend you adopt a suitable warm-up and cool-down routine before and after your session. This will improve your performance, and also help reduce the chance of muscle fatigue or strain. Doc V: Your user prole is a handy tool for keeping track of how far youve run and how many calories youve burned. Be sure to monitor your weight and update this value in your user prole this helps to accurately calculate calories burned. 0

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exporting costs) any defective parts back to Virtuix, provided that Virtuix will refund the costs incurred if a valid warranty claim is made. International Customers are responsible for all customs duties, VAT, GST and other associated taxes and charges. 8. General This Limited Warranty Statement provides the entire obligation of Virtuix with regard to repair, replacement or support of the Product. The Limited Warranty Statement shall not be modied, altered, amended, or supplemented without the written agreement of Virtuix which specically states that such writing is intended to modify, alter, amend or supplement this Limited Warranty Statement. Any additional or altered terms shall be null and void, unless expressly agreed to in writing by Virtuix. If any term of this Limited Warranty Statement is determined to be illegal or unenforceable, the legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected or impaired. This Limited Warranty Statement and any sales or obligations created hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to the impact of any conict of laws rules thereunder. 56 This Limited Warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state, jurisdiction to jurisdiction, or province to province. 57 19-1. TRAVR Doc V: My name is Doctor Tristan Verstraeten, also known as Doc V. I am the founder of the TRAVR organization. You have been invited to join our battle against Hades - an evil secret-society bent on enslaving mankind. This is my story. 1. Collision I became aware of Hades at great personal expense during my tenure as a science professor at Cambridge University. My research project at that time sought to harness the power of quantum mechanics to send vast amounts of data from one point in space-time to another. Few people knew exactly what I was working on, as the government had classied it as Top Secret. This was understandable - the potential to transport a human being instantly to another part of the galaxy, or even another dimension entirely could shift the balance of power in favor of whoever had this technology. I had constructed a prototype quantum transportation machine unlike anything that had come before, and was just waiting on some important data from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) to complete my calculations. The LHC is a high-energy particle accelerator developed by CERN

(incidentally, the same organization from which the World Wide Web emerged). Indeed, I based parts of the machines design on elements of the LHC. With the new data from CERN in my hands, I was now able to test the machine. The results were astonishing I saw that this wouldnt simply revolutionize particle physics, it could change the world as we knew it. The Nobel Prize ashed before my eyes and before I could stop myself I had circulated my ndings amongst a small jury of peers. This was my greatest misjudgment. Somehow, the paper got into the wrong hands, and days later my lab was broken into and raided. I had the misfortune to be there when it happened, and the subsequent confrontation with the intruders cost me my life. 2. Rebirth My body was found in the Cavendish Laboratory on the 17th of August, 2012 next to an unusual symbol that had been left at the scene. Also, my blood was smeared on a manila folder, obscuring certain letters in my name, so that it formed the word TRAVR. Later, my body was stolen from the morgue. Despite a police investigation and reward, my killers were never apprehended. Fearing the disastrous consequences of my research falling into enemy hands, the government subsequently covered up almost all traces of the crime. I was reanimated, and found myself a captive of a group I later came to know as Hades. They had brought me back to life somehow in order to complete my research, which they were unable to replicate on their own. Despite my best efforts, their control over me began to subvert my will, and I knew it was only a matter of time before they forced me to reveal the secrets of the machine. I remembered my dying act, the word I hastily marked in blood TRAVR. It was an idea Id had while building the machine; the idea of an elite force of warriors who could use the device to transport themselves to any point in space or time and right the wrongs of history, correcting the missteps we had taken as a species and undoing millennia of suffering. We could become protectors not only of The Earth, but of the greater collective, those worlds far removed from ours in time we could become Guardians of the Omniverse. A word was not enough to preserve this idea, but perhaps a message 3. Out of Time Hades had me under constant surveillance. It was impossible for me to contact anyone outside of my cell. My only hope was the machine. Unfortunately, by the time it was in a sufcient state to begin sending broadcasts, Hades had enough working knowledge of it that there would be no time for anyone to mount a resistance against them. I had to send a warning back through time, but there was a problem. How could I nd someone capable of receiving my message?

Then it hit me, there was one person who I might be able to reach; a childhood friend from my hometown of Ghent Jan Goetgeluk. 4. The Mistake It was the summer of 2003. Jan and I had pooled our resources for a science project, and had procured the necessary components to perform the infamous double-slit experiment. Its quantum mysteries appealed to my theoretical mind, while the mechanical construction involving crystals and lasers was a task that Jan (then a budding mechanical engineer) was eager to take on. Our ambitious brief was to challenge the nature of causality. It was always believed that information cannot travel back in time, and yet it had been proven that a photon can be made to retro-actively collapse after it has reached its destination simply by choosing to either destroy or observe the recorded path it took. We called this phenomenon the Medusa effect. I devised a method of harnessing the Medusa effect to read about a future event before it had happened. While I must not say too much about how it worked, essentially we ran a series of double-slit experiments and labelled them by letter. Each photons path would be encrypted, and could not be decoded without the key. This key was a complex formula that related to the contents of an article that would be published by a certain journal, on a certain date. It could not be anticipated, or cracked. The order of letters would in the future determine which data would be revealed, and which would be destroyed sealing its fate in the present. 58 59 19-2. TRAVR In the meantime, we would check the interference patterns of our experiments, which would in theory reveal by association the letters as they would be written in the article. The formula was one of my greatest achievements. It was truly a thing of beauty, especially the line [REMOVED CLASSIFIED]. In practice, it was a total failure. The read-out was gibberish. Instead of letters all we got back was a random assortment of numbers. I was crushed, while Jan seemed not to mind. Despite the failure, we were both awarded merits for our endeavor. Id had complete faith in Jans assembly, and assumed that what wed attempted was simply impossible. My recent insight into quantum mechanics now gave me pause to reconsider this. The formula involved was highly complex, and was possibly in error. Fortunately, for years Id kept detailed records of all my experiments on a pen drive that had survived the attack, and had been brought with me to my cell. I hurriedly opened the les and reviewed my equations. Sure enough, a simple mistake had thrown the results completely off. I recalculated, and reorganized the output. Shockingly, this now produced a string of text that made perfect sense the experiment had worked! The story itself was from an online journal; the article recounting the latest defeat in the war against Hades. It listed the casualties with the resigned tone of a civilization on the brink of extinction. It dawned on me that this single incorrect digit had not only corrupted the output, it had also altered the target date. We had been attempting to predict a story not one week ahead, but forty years out!

The fact that the article had yet to be written meant there was still a chance I could contact my old friend Jan, but how could I be sure Id still be around to send the message, let alone carry on a two-

way conversation?

A plan began to form in my mind. 5. Message in a Bottle I used the weapons I had available to me. Now that I had some knowledge of the future and could make contact with the outside world, I persuaded the author of the article to agree that it would be re-worded. In real life it would be meaningless, but our awed original formula would now output a readable message. However, altering history is a dangerous business so I had to be careful of its contents. I decided to keep the message in numerical form. It would start with the numbers 17082012. This would be meaningless to us at the time of the experiment, and so I was relying on Jan to have also kept a copy of it in his notebook. I felt there was a good chance of this, as he was even more meticulous and organized than I was. I trusted that on hearing of my demise it would affect him strongly enough that he would be moved to look over his record of our old experiment, and notice that those rst numbers matched the date I was reported dead. If he saw this, I was sure he would then scrutinize the rest of the output, and it would not take him long to realize it was a simple letter-number cipher!

You may be interested to see the rest of the message. Try decoding it!

100114 200805 06012005 1506 200805 2315181204 0801140719 0914 200805 02011201140305 19201516 251521 13211920 03151420010320 0318010404150311 0805 030114 08051216 251521 0221091204 0114 012120151301200903 17210114202113 2018011419030509220518 1915 2305 030114 0315131321140903012005 13151805 0506060503200922051225 19201516 09 0123010920 25152118 1805191615141905 011404 2018011419030509220518 01040418051919 19201516 01181801140705 2015 08012205 2008051905 162102120919080504 0914 200805 160518191514011219 19050320091514 1506 20080120 10152118140112 19201516 100114 200805 0609140112 12091405 1506 200805 0517210120091514 230119 2318151407 19201516 030801140705 200805 190503151404 26051815 2015 01 06152118 19201516 20080120 01182009031205 230119 0615182025 2505011819 152120 19201516 09 11141523 251521 030114 0415 20080919 19201516 25152118 061809051404 20180919200114 19201516 was forty years out. I know you can do this. Your friend Tristan.]

journal. Jan the nal line of the equation was wrong. Change the second zero to a four. That article response and transceiver address. Arrange to have these published in the personals section of that you build an automatic quantum transceiver so we can communicate more effectively. I await your

[Reads Jan the fate of the world hangs in the balance. You must contact Craddock he can help 60 61 19-3. TRAVR Note: the original experiment was set to output 800 characters (this includes the date at the beginning). The translated message contains 88 words. For some reason the number 8 continues to make an appearance. They followed sutekiB, who noticed the symbol of Hades wherever he would go; while Modman was lucky to escape a serious accident that almost claimed his life, leaving him with a broken leg and fractured pelvis. I would know soon enough. I made some adjustments to our original experiment and, in combination with my quantum machine I created a feedback loop that would enable limited two-

way conversation. When I turned on the machine and decoded what I hoped would be my rst response from Jan, I began to despair. The screen was blank. In frustration I slammed the palm of my hand against the monitor. A moment of static accompanied the adjustment of what must have been a loose connection. In the blink of an eye the static was gone, revealing words Id hoped and prayed to see:

Hi Tristan. 6. The Campaign I worked with my old friend Jan to set up a defense force TRAVR. This special, covert organization would use my technology to ght Hades. We had little to work with at rst. Jan invested as much as he could, but it wasnt enough. We needed to nd support from somewhere. As an avid gamer, it occurred to Jan that the prototype wed built had gaming applications, and so with the timely resurgence of VR we launched a Kickstarter campaign. We called the locomotion device the Omni. The support we got was overwhelming, and our goal was reached in a little over three hours. We realized that we now had an opportunity to use VR to discover and train up the best agents, so we made the creation of this training software our stretch goal. Our campaign went on to achieve over 1.1 million dollars. 7. The Crimson Shards There was no time to lose, so we immediately started looking for recruits. We found two promising candidates Modman and sutekiB who were both Kickstarter backers and forum moderators. They agreed to help investigate Hades, and began their VR training. As they uncovered startling truths and honed their skills on the Omni, we saw the true potential of the community. I asked Modman to leak some of my messages on YouTube and re-upload my webpage: http://

verstraetenphd.com/ while sutekiB published his ndings on his blog, www.crimsonshards.com. The reaction was initially incredulous, however we were still able to recruit more agents. Unfortunately, this move also attracted the attention of Hades, and the two became targets. To overcome this force of darkness, we needed to expand our ranks we had to nish the Omni and ship them across the world. If we could unite mankind and locate the shards quickly enough, then Hades would be rendered powerless. The clock was ticking however, and the challenges we faced held back our production month after month. If we didnt ship soon, it would be too late and all our efforts would have been in vain. If youre reading this, then there is still time. 8. You Agent, we need your help. Use Training Ops to develop the locomotion skills you will need to track down the shards. Use Shadow Ops to test your nerve and prepare for the encounters you will face. Use Arena to hone your combat and team-working ability. When the time is right we will notify you, and the quest for the shards can begin. Agent, in the meantime there is yet another game a hidden one, which you can nd within the pages of this manual. Weve concealed it, and wrapped its objectives in riddles and mysteries. There is more to an agent than the rank they achieve or their position on the leaderboard. Finishing this game will be difcult, but your efforts will be rewarded. Good luck agent. I hope to meet you someday in the Verse!

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