Sega After Burner Climax Owner's Manual page 68

Stage Composition
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FIG. 8g Stage Composition
There are a total of 21 stages.
- There are 17 basic stages (shown in squares on the above diagram)
- There are 2 secret stages (stages 06S and 10S on the above diagram)
- There are 2 extra stages (stages 14 and 15 on the above diagram)
Some stages simply have a number, like "01", and some also have a letter included, like "04A".
- The numbers on the above diagram denote stage number.
- Where the route splits, an "A" or "B" follows the stage number.
- Secret stages have an "S" following the number.
There are a number of routes that can be taken to the end of the game.
- In some cases the player can choose their route, and in some cases their play will automatically decide which
route is taken.
- The dotted lines on the above diagram denote a route that is automatically determined by play.
- The "No. of Stars earned" effects progress to secret stages.
- The "No. of Critical Commands completed" effects progress to the extra stages.
There are 3 endings.
- There is ENDING A, ENDING B and ENDING C, with ENDING A being the best.
- There are 15 stages to reach ENDING A and ENDING B.
- There are 13 stages to reach ENDING C.
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