The column on the right represents the tanks jump fuel, which empties and refills based upon your activating the jump jets (inspired by the scene where bonaparte jumps over the cannon shot). The globe is one of my favorite ideas!!! As the future of life on earth depends upon your players actions, the player's health is represented by a model of the earth. As the player takes damage, the planet fades and the sun goes dim. When it vanishes you die, as do the hopes and dreams of the whole human race. Sorry you don't like the evil greenies, I think they are well in keeping with the idea of an over-the-top 3D shooter. The shape was a little forced. Artistic technique called "forced perspective". Seems to add a little more depth and interest to the look. Try downloading and playing, you may find that there is a great deal of bonaparte's personality and spirit in the game.