MechCommander (Video Game)/Opening Cinematic
Opening Cinematic[edit]
Aerospace Fighter Pilot: "That's the last commsat. Moving to escort position."
DropShip Captain: "Roger that. Thanks for the assist."
?: "'Mech Bay, shift to Ready status. Combat operations are commencing."
The planet Port Arthur. Deep in Clan Territory.
?: "Attention, all decks. Prepare for immediate gravity change. We are beginning our approach."
The Counterattack begins.
?: "MechCommanders, report landing zone status."
MechCommander Alpha: "Alpha Landing Zone, all clear!"
MechCommander Bravo: "Bravo Zone, clear!"
MechCommander Delta: "Delta Zone, clear!"
Commander Harrison: "Panther, I need Charlie Zone status. Report!"
"Panther": "Sir, it's real quiet down here. I think we can call it clear."
Commander Harrison: "You think? Don't think, MechWarrior, find out. Finish your sweep."
Aide: "Colonel, flight deck needs final confirmation."
Colonel Reese: "Commander Harrison, can you confirm Charlie Zone clear? I have an invasion to go to."
Commander Harrison: "Sweeping last sector now…sir."
Colonel Reese: "Well, I think we can count on Mister Harrison. Tell them we're clear."
Aide: "We are go for invasion! Touchdown in 1:32…1:31…"
Commander Harrison: "Ricochet Lance, move to Waypoint Green, and stay sharp. I don't like the smell of…"
"Viper": "I've got something!"
Commander Harrison: "Clear the channels, I have enemy contact!"
Aide: "We're past the abort window."
Commander Harrison: "Panther, move 'em up! Let's see what we've got!"
Colonel Reese: "Commander, I assume you have this under control."
Commander Harrison: (Whispers) "Let's get this done, folks."
"Hardcase": "Command, this is Hardcase. Target's coming into visual. Show yourself, my little…"
Hardcase's Hunchback takes fire
Hardcase: "Shit!"
Panther: "Son of a bitch! Sir, they've got us ranged!"
Commander Harrison: "Get to him! He can't be allowed to get off a message!"
The Hunchback recoils from continuous fire
Hardcase: "I'm ejecting! Ejecting! Ejecting!"
Commander Harrison: "Track that pod!"
Hardcase ejects. His Hunchback falls backwards and the camera zooms in on the enemy contact
Viper: "Mad Cat! Jaguar Mad Cat!"
Commander Harrison: "Venture, Viper, move to these coordinates."
Panther: "Where the hell?"
Commander Harrison: "Hold your position, Panther."
Aide: "He's way outgunned."
Commander Harrison: "Hit him. Get his attention."
Panther: "Sir, I…I…"
Commander Harrison: "Do it!"
Panther fires at the Mad Cat. It stops and turns towards him
Panther: "...got its attention, sir."
Commander Harrison: "Now move out."
Panther: "Roger that!"
Commander Harrison: "Follow this path."
Panther runs from the Mad Cat
Commander Harrison: "Now turn. ...take the turn!"
Panther takes several shots to the rear
Panther: "I can't keep up this pace!"
Commander Harrison: "Now take the next right."
Panther: "Commander, this is a dead end. I don't have jump jets."
Commander Harrison: "I know what you've got! Hold your position!"
The Mad Cat corners Panther, raises its arms and prepares to fire
Panther: "Dammit sir, I need some help!"
Commander Harrison: "...Here it comes."
A flight of LRMs soar towards the Mad Cat, hitting it in the rear torso. It turns around to engage the rest of Panther's lance
Commander Harrison: "Panther, finish him."
Panther launches a flight of SRMs into the Mad Cat's rear armor, knocking it down and destroying it
Panther: (Deep breath) "Oh man..."
Viper: "Hey Panther, did you miss us?"
Panther: "Commander, reporting Charlie Zone all clear!"
Commander Harrison: "Nice shooting, team."
Colonel Reese: "Harrison... excellent job."
Harrison nods and grins
Colonel Reese: Now, cinch up tight, soldiers! We're coming in hard!"
Commander Harrison: "MechWarriors, you should have a visual on us. Form up and look sharp. We have an invasion to go to."
Viper: "Roger that. One Clanner down, about a hundred more to go. Welcome to Port Arthur, sir."