Homeworld 2 Manual was a 68 page book delivered with Homeworld 2. Manual was available both in pdf version on CD or printed, depending on edition. Majority of content is detailed guide through interface and gameplay. Introduction contains basic backstories of Hiigarans and Vaygr, when one of last parts is 17 pages guide through ships and tactics of each race. Ship Data chapter also defines classes of starships in Homeworld 2.