MechWarrior: Tactical Command/Winfield Mission 1

When mankind moved to the stars, we brought with us our hopes, our faiths, and our dreams. We also brought with us our rivalries, and our savagery. For three hundred years past the fall of the great Star League, the Succession Wars raged throughout the Inner Sphere. Mechanized armies fought for dominance, as each interstellar nation made its own bid for power. Mankind teetered on the edge of the abyss.

It was hoped that a union of the two greatest realms, House Davion's Federated Suns and House Steiner's Lyran Commonwealth, might forever tip the balance and finally yield a new Star Lord – one ruler powerful enough to finally seize the Star League throne and raise, once again, a unifying power. But a strong ruler creates powerful enemies. House Liao, House Marik, House Kurita – they would never bend a willing knee. And there mankind remains, poised over that dark abyss and the long, spiraling fall.

Each House waits. Each House watches, and strikes out when it can. Border worlds change hands. The people learn a new oath. Nothing ever changes. Perhaps nothing ever will.

Winfield – Mission 1

Objectives

Familiarize yourself with the command interface. Sweep the area of Combine scout units.

MISSION DESCRIPTION

Beckman: Ah, Commander. You've finally arrived. A strike force from the Draconis Combine beat you here, so we don't have time for the usual pleasantries. I'm Major Beckman. You'll get your orders from me.

Holloway: Sir, the scout detachment is ready for deployment on your order.

Beckman: Yes, Iris. That was my adjutant and your liaison, Sergeant Iris Holloway. She will coordinate your missions with command and keep you up to date on any important developments.

Holloway: Uh, speaking of which, Major, Combine scout units have already penetrated our outer sensor picket.

Beckman: Normally, I'd give you a more thorough briefing, but we're already knee deep into this fight. We might as well see what you can do. You'd better be as good as your file says. Holloway, establish an uplink for the commander!

Holloway: C3 uplink is online, Commander. I'm patching you through to the scout detachment. Please stand by…

DURING MISSSION

Holloway: All right, this should be easier without the Major looking over our shoulders. With the Combine on the move, we don't have time to train you on the new command interface, so I'll explain as we go.

Kyle: Hey, we've got a Combine scout scoping the base!

Kendra: We can't let him get away!

Kyle: Target destroyed. You know it!

Kendra: Not every battle is going to be that easy, Kyle. Stay alert.

Holloway: Continue your sweep of the area, Commander.

Kendra: I'm reading two enemy 'Mechs moving in from the north. We weren't expecting 'Mechs this far past our picket line.

Holloway: The Major was, and we've prepared a surprise for them. Hammer Lance, that's your cue.

Teresa: Roger that, HQ. Moving to engage.

Kyle: Hey, thanks Teresa. I owe you a drink.

Teresa: That's Hammer Four to you, Marks. And I already turned you down last week.

Jules: Shelve the hormones and stay on task, children.

Kyle: When will I get to pilot a Heavy 'Mech?

Jules: When you've grown up a bit more, rookie.

Holloway: The rest of Hammer Lance is moving in from the west to link up with you. Hold on, I'm reading more enemy tanks heading towards the fuel depot.

Kendra: We can get there quickly if we run!

Kendra: Depot secure.

Kyle: Never a doubt.

Holloway: There are some heavier enemy forces ahead. You'll want the full strength of Hammer Lance to take them down. Patching in.

Captain Hammer: This is Hammer One and Two. En route. I see we've got company.

Jules: Captain, we've rendezvoused with the scouts. Breaking in the new 'MechCommander.

Captain Hammer: 'MechCommander, huh? Using one of those fancy new interfaces they got back at HQ?

Kyle: It's been helpful so far!

Captain Hammer: Well, then, let's get some work done.

Holloway: All hostiles have been destroyed. Well done, Commander.

Kyle: Finally! We're seeing some real action!

Hauk: You'll be seeing a lot more, rookie. This fight is just getting started.