Strike Gunner: Vortex S.T.G.
# Strike Gunner: Vortex S.T.G.
**Strike Gunner: Vortex S.T.G.** is an advanced tactical vertical-scrolling arcade space shooter inspired by the legendary 16-bit arcade classic Strike Gunner S.T.G.
## Mission Briefing & Tactical Hangar
Before launching each sortie into orbit, pilots select **1 of 8 specialized tactical superweapons**:
1. **Mega Beam Cannon**: Concentrated high-intensity sustained particle beam.
2. **Plasma Swarm Missiles**: 16 autonomous homing micro-missiles tracking all enemies.
3. **Sonic Wave Disrupter**: Concentric shockwaves clearing enemy bullet hell volleys.
4. **Nuclear Annihilator**: Thermonuclear detonation clearing the entire battlefield.
5. **Aegis Reflective Shield**: 8-second invulnerability reflecting hostile fire.
6. **Tesla Chain Arc**: High-voltage lightning web arcing through all enemy craft.
7. **Autonomous Vulcan Drones**: Escort drone pods providing flanking fire.
8. **Chrono Time-Warp**: Distorts space-time slowing enemies and bullets by 75% for 6s.
## Combat Controls
- **[W, A, S, D / Arrow Keys]**: Maneuver Interceptor Mk-VII
- **[SPACEBAR / Left Mouse Button]**: Rapid-fire Primary Plasma Blasters
- **[X / Right Mouse Button]**: Unleash Selected Tactical Superweapon
- **[P / ESC]**: Pause Simulation
## Power-Up Orbs
- **[P] Laser Overcharge**: Upgrades primary cannons up to Level 5 Hyper Annihilator.
- **[S] Shield Repair**: Restores +40% Hull Energy.
- **[W] Super Refill**: Adds +1 Tactical Superweapon charge.
- **[B] Speed Booster**: Increases interceptor thruster velocity.
