MechAssault/Bright Lights, Dark City

Bright Lights, Dark City

MISSION BRIEFING

To cripple the WOB infrastructure, we are going to shut down their power grid.

Objective: Stop Reinforcements – Destroy the two bridges to stop any reinforcements. All units in the city should also be wiped out.

Objective: Clear Your Approach – Be careful. The approach to the Power District is well protected. Destroy all defending units before you enter.

Objective: Gain Access – To gain access to the nuclear power plant, destroy these generators and their defenders.

Objective: Shut off the Power – Find and destroy the nuke plant. This will allow us to strike at the large Word of Blake encampment.

Natalia: Okay, we've got the Word of Blake's attention, so now we hurt them. One of their key tactical command centers is nearby, and if we're ever going to have the chance to get near those orbital guns, we've got to take it out. We can't hit them head on, so we're going to turn out the lights. Their base is so large it has to draw most of its power from the nearby nuclear fusion plant. We're going to blow that plant and cripple the base. While the Word is in the dark, we move on and go after the orbital guns. The only 'Mech we've got powerful enough to handle this is the Mad Cat, so that's what briefing boy has set up. You can thank him later.

DURING MISSION

Foster: Sir, uh, before you attack the nuke plant we need to secure the city and cut off any reinforcements. We don't want the enemy regrouping behind you. That's just bad tactics.

Natalia: Thanks, Lieutenant. I'll write that down somewhere.

Objective: The regional base will reinforce the city. Destroy the twin bridges to slow down enemy forces.

Foster: Bridges dusted!

Natalia: Well done. That'll keep the base from sending out help.

Objective: The city will be well defended. Wipe out the defenders to stop them from regrouping behind you.

Foster: Sir, twin Pumas outbound from the base!

Foster: The city is ours. I always wanted a city of my own.

Natalia: One battle in a 'Mech, and now he's deranged.

Objective: The approach to the Power District is well protected. Destroy all defending units before you enter.

Foster: There! That tunnel's where they're sneaking in from!

Foster: I'm detecting mortars. Keep an eye out.

Foster: All clear!

Natalia: Captain, head on to the power district.

Objective: Once the approach is clear, enter the Power District and prepare to destroy the fusion plant.

Natalia: Okay, time for the nuke plant itself. Foster, set up the tactical data.

Foster: Yes, sir!

Foster: Okay, sir, here's the deal. The nuke plant is inside a contained area. To get through the gate, you need to destroy the power generator controlling it. The gate will open in emergency mode. Start by taking out the defenders around the generator, and then trash the generator itself.

Objective: Destroy all forces defending the generators.

Foster: That's popped the doors. Head in and knock out the fusion plant.

Objective: Destroy the defenders of the nuclear plant.

Natalia: Just in case you were wondering, this is a nuclear fusion plant, so when you destroy it, you won't glow in the dark.

Foster: True, but I still wouldn't want to be near… 'Mech power up! Watch out!

Strader: Mercenaries, you continue to be a thorn in our side! You will not interfere with the operations of the Blessed Blake on this planet!

Natalia: Does he think we care?

Foster: Sir, I'm detecting a 'Mech depot up here. Better find it and shut it down or you'll be up to your ears in enemy 'Mechs in no time.

Natalia: Right, the lights are out. This will hinder the Word's ability to hinder our invasion. Well, that and us taking out the orbital guns. On that note, we have work to do.

Strader: Mercenary, you continue to annoy me. You are mistaken if you believe your small wins will ensure greater victory. The infidel never wins. My wrath will be swift and terrible. All shall bow before the chosen of Blake!

Natalia: Is it just me, or is he getting a little annoying?