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."