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Line 33: ==Storyline== ==Storyline== − [[Carver V]], a planet previously held by the [[Capellan Confederation]], finds itself in the region known as the [[Chaos March]] as of [[3063]]. At the time of the storyline's start, both the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and the [[Federated Suns]] have laid claim to a few territories, killing Mandarin Cho, Liao ruler of the planet, in combat. + [[Carver V]], a planet previously held by [[House Liao]], finds itself in the region known as the [[Chaos March]] as of [[3063]]. At the time of the storyline's start, [[House Steiner]] and [[House Davion]] have laid claim to a few territories, killing Mandarin Cho, Liao ruler of the planet, in combat. As the [[Federated Commonwealth]] formed by Houses Davion and Steiner slides towards civil war, the House forces on Carver V remain tense, but otherwise avoid any direct military action that would endanger the relatively peaceful situation. However, when a suspiciously well-equipped bandit force threatens Steiner territory, the chief military representative of House Steiner, Colonel [[David Renard]], proposes quite an unusual countermeasure—a "neutral" mercenary force. As the [[Federated Commonwealth]] formed by Houses Davion and Steiner slides towards civil war, the House forces on Carver V remain tense, but otherwise avoid any direct military action that would endanger the relatively peaceful situation. However, when a suspiciously well-equipped bandit force threatens Steiner territory, the chief military representative of House Steiner, Colonel [[David Renard]], proposes quite an unusual countermeasure—a "neutral" mercenary force. − In Campaign 1, the player is under the command of Colonel Renard and starts with a number of easy tasks (attacking bandit encampments and reclaiming facilities that have been overrun). Suspicions arise of the bandits' allegiance when a captured mobile HQ reveals that they are headed by one [[Choung Vong (1st Liao Grenadiers)|Choung Vong]], a former Capellan officer. These sentiments are confirmed when Liao forces grant refuge to a fleeing bandit convoy on the Steiner-Liao border. In response to this and despite protests from Steiner's Ambassador Yee, Colonel Renard orders the player into Liao territory, shattering the tentative peace between local Liao and Steiner forces and beginning a new series of operations against Liao forces. The final mission of the campaign takes the player to the remote Little Bear Island to destroy the last of the bandit forces, their HQ, and their leader. Despite the player's overwhelming success, Colonel Renard ends his contract with the mercenaries and hints at his motives with the blunt remark: "Do this and get out. I've got plans for Carver V and you don't want to be part of them." + In Campaign 1, the player is under the command of Colonel Renard and starts with a number of easy tasks (attacking bandit encampments and reclaiming facilities that have been overrun). Suspicions arise of the bandits' allegiance when a captured mobile HQ reveals that they are headed by one [[Choung Vong]], a former Liao officer. These sentiments are confirmed when Liao forces grant refuge to a fleeing bandit convoy on the Steiner-Liao border. In response to this and despite protests from Steiner's Ambassador Yee, Colonel Renard orders the player into Liao territory, shattering the tentative peace between local Liao and Steiner forces and beginning a new series of operations against Liao forces. The final mission of the campaign takes the player to the remote Little Bear Island to destroy the last of the bandit forces, their HQ, and their leader. Despite the player's overwhelming success, Colonel Renard ends his contract with the mercenaries and hints at his motives with the blunt remark: "Do this and get out. I've got plans for Carver V and you don't want to be part of them." − Campaign 2 begins with a twist as the player unit is now in the employ of its former enemy—House Liao. The player is under the command of ''Mandrissa'' [[Anita Cho]], Mandarin Cho's widow, and her son, Captain [[Jason Cho]]. The ''Mandrissa'' is seemingly ill with a terminal disease, and her last wish before she dies is for her son, Jason, to rule Carver V. For the first mission, the player is tasked with liberating a remote Steiner prison camp containing political prisoners, better known as the Gulag. The mission starts with Renard saying "So, you've betrayed me too..." and giving orders to destroy the camp, a fact that disgusts even normally indifferent Lieutenant Diaz, the player's tactical advisor. This mission also marks the first appearance of Baxter, the commander of partisan forces on planet, who dispatches transports to recover survivors. In the following missions, the player is tasked with various covert ops missions, including the instigation of conflict between Steiner and Davion troops, a deployment deep into enemy lines to dispatch Steiner-held orbital guns, and an encounter with a couple of Davion bondsmen (spoils from [[Operation BULLDOG]]) on Carver V's moon during a mission to destroy the [[hyperpulse generator]]s there which are the only immediate means of communication to other worlds. + Campaign 2 begins with a twist as the player unit is now in the employ of its former enemy—House Liao. The player is under the command of ''Mandrissa'' [[Anita Cho]], Mandarin Cho's widow, and her son, Captain [[Jason Cho]]. The ''Mandrissa'' is seemingly ill with a terminal disease, and her last wish before she dies is for her son, Jason, to rule Carver V. For the first mission, the player is tasked with liberating a remote Steiner prison camp containing political prisoners, better known as the Gulag. The mission starts with Renard saying "So, you've betrayed me too..." and giving orders to destroy the camp, a fact that disgusts even normally indifferent Lieutenant Diaz, the player's tactical advisor. This mission also marks the first appearance of Baxter, the commander of partisan forces on planet, who dispatches transports to recover survivors. In the following missions, the player is tasked with various covert ops missions, including the instigation of conflict between Steiner and Davion troops, a deployment deep into enemy lines to dispatch Steiner-held orbital guns, and an encounter with a couple of Davion bondsmen (spoils from [[Operation Bulldog]]) on Carver V's moon during a mission to destroy the [[hyperpulse generator]]s there which are the only immediate means of communication to other worlds. But despite the player's concurrent successes, it seems that Jason Cho is an incompetent commander, as Liao forces are regularly served beatings under his command and are forced to negotiate a truce with House Steiner. Colonel Renard agrees, seeing as both houses have a mutual enemy, the Davions, but only if Cho agrees to one condition—the mercenaries must die. Jason gladly agrees, and player is forced to flee before advancing Steiner forces, and by securing an abandoned base, manages to beat the Steiner troops back. Jason then steps forward to personally deal with the mercenaries, and is killed by the player. Outraged by the death of her son and only heir, ''Mandrissa'' Cho sends a reprisal force of Liao units which are defeated with the help of Baxter, who once again sends his forces to help the mercenaries. But despite the player's concurrent successes, it seems that Jason Cho is an incompetent commander, as Liao forces are regularly served beatings under his command and are forced to negotiate a truce with House Steiner. Colonel Renard agrees, seeing as both houses have a mutual enemy, the Davions, but only if Cho agrees to one condition—the mercenaries must die. Jason gladly agrees, and player is forced to flee before advancing Steiner forces, and by securing an abandoned base, manages to beat the Steiner troops back. Jason then steps forward to personally deal with the mercenaries, and is killed by the player. Outraged by the death of her son and only heir, ''Mandrissa'' Cho sends a reprisal force of Liao units which are defeated with the help of Baxter, who once again sends his forces to help the mercenaries. − In Campaign 3, it is revealed that Baxter and Davion commander Major [[Susan Kelly|Kelly]] have allied, as Davion is not against an independent Carver V. In exchange for revenge and Clan technology, the player fights on the rebel/Davion side, defending the city of Bannikburg, eliminating heavily defended Steiner and Liao bases, and even destroying the Liao palace (though ''Mandrissa'' Cho personally commits suicide after her elite guard is crushed). The fight for Carver V is finished when the player defeats a crazed Colonel Renard (who appears in a jump-capable ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'', which is unusual as ''Atlas'' 'Mechs cannot be equipped with jump-jets in the game otherwise) and destroys the Steiner High Command on planet. + In Campaign 3, it is revealed that Baxter and Davion commander Major [[Susan_Kelly|Kelly]] have allied, as Davion is not against an independent Carver V. In exchange for revenge and Clan technology, the player fights on the rebel/Davion side, defending the city of Bannikburg, eliminating heavily defended Steiner and Liao bases, and even destroying the Liao palace (though ''Mandrissa'' Cho personally commits suicide after her elite guard is crushed). The fight for Carver V is finished when the player defeats a crazed Colonel Renard (who appears in a jump-capable ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'', which is unusual as ''Atlas'' 'Mechs cannot be equipped with jump-jets in the game otherwise) and destroys the Steiner High Command on planet. − The Campaign ends with Archon ([[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katrina Steiner]]) mourning Colonel Renard's death, Baxter becoming a President of Carver V, now renamed Liberty, and the mercenary team returning to the [[Periphery]], raising their price on [[MercNet]]. + The Campaign ends with Archon ([[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katrina Steiner]]) mourning Colonel Renard's death, Baxter becoming a President of Carver V, now renamed Liberty, and the mercenary team returning to the [[Periphery]], raising their price on MercNet. ''"Peace has been restored on Carver V by an unlikely source—a mercenary commander."'' ''"Peace has been restored on Carver V by an unlikely source—a mercenary commander."'' 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Line 171: * ''[[Summoner|Thor]]'' * ''[[Summoner|Thor]]'' * ''[[Mad Dog|Vulture]]'' * ''[[Mad Dog|Vulture]]'' − {{column}}+ ===Assault 'Mechs=== ===Assault 'Mechs=== * ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' * ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' − * ''[[Blood Asp (Star Adder)|Blood Asp]]'' + * ''[[Blood Asp]]'' * ''[[Cyclops]]'' * ''[[Cyclops]]'' * ''[[Highlander]]'' * ''[[Highlander]]'' * ''[[Zeus]]'' * ''[[Zeus]]'' − {{columns-end}} ==Featured Planets== ==Featured Planets== Line 184:
Line 183: ==Featured Characters== ==Featured Characters== − * Tactical Officer [[D. C. Diaz]] + * Tactical Officer [[Diaz]] + * Weapons Officer [[Cash]] * Weapons Officer [[Cash]] + * Colonel [[David Renard]] * Colonel [[David Renard]] + * ''Mandrissa'' [[Anita Cho]] * ''Mandrissa'' [[Anita Cho]] + * Major [[Susan Kelly]] * Major [[Susan Kelly]] − * [[Baxter (Character)|Baxter]] + + * [[Baxter (person)|Baxter]] + * [[Katrina Steiner-Davion]] * [[Katrina Steiner-Davion]]
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| timeline = [[3063]] | | timeline = [[3063]] | ||
| + | | scrollable timeline = [[Start date::]][[End date::]] | ||
| series = | | series = | ||
| precededby = [[MechCommander (Video Game)|MechCommander]] | | precededby = [[MechCommander (Video Game)|MechCommander]] | ||
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==Storyline== | ==Storyline== | ||
| − | [[Carver V]], a planet previously held by | + | [[Carver V]], a planet previously held by [[House Liao]], finds itself in the region known as the [[Chaos March]] as of [[3063]]. At the time of the storyline's start, [[House Steiner]] and [[House Davion]] have laid claim to a few territories, killing Mandarin Cho, Liao ruler of the planet, in combat. |
As the [[Federated Commonwealth]] formed by Houses Davion and Steiner slides towards civil war, the House forces on Carver V remain tense, but otherwise avoid any direct military action that would endanger the relatively peaceful situation. However, when a suspiciously well-equipped bandit force threatens Steiner territory, the chief military representative of House Steiner, Colonel [[David Renard]], proposes quite an unusual countermeasure—a "neutral" mercenary force. | As the [[Federated Commonwealth]] formed by Houses Davion and Steiner slides towards civil war, the House forces on Carver V remain tense, but otherwise avoid any direct military action that would endanger the relatively peaceful situation. However, when a suspiciously well-equipped bandit force threatens Steiner territory, the chief military representative of House Steiner, Colonel [[David Renard]], proposes quite an unusual countermeasure—a "neutral" mercenary force. | ||
| − | In Campaign 1, the player is under the command of Colonel Renard and starts with a number of easy tasks (attacking bandit encampments and reclaiming facilities that have been overrun). Suspicions arise of the bandits' allegiance when a captured mobile HQ reveals that they are headed by one [[ | + | In Campaign 1, the player is under the command of Colonel Renard and starts with a number of easy tasks (attacking bandit encampments and reclaiming facilities that have been overrun). Suspicions arise of the bandits' allegiance when a captured mobile HQ reveals that they are headed by one [[Choung Vong]], a former Liao officer. These sentiments are confirmed when Liao forces grant refuge to a fleeing bandit convoy on the Steiner-Liao border. In response to this and despite protests from Steiner's Ambassador Yee, Colonel Renard orders the player into Liao territory, shattering the tentative peace between local Liao and Steiner forces and beginning a new series of operations against Liao forces. The final mission of the campaign takes the player to the remote Little Bear Island to destroy the last of the bandit forces, their HQ, and their leader. Despite the player's overwhelming success, Colonel Renard ends his contract with the mercenaries and hints at his motives with the blunt remark: "Do this and get out. I've got plans for Carver V and you don't want to be part of them." |
| − | Campaign 2 begins with a twist as the player unit is now in the employ of its former enemy—House Liao. The player is under the command of ''Mandrissa'' [[Anita Cho]], Mandarin Cho's widow, and her son, Captain [[Jason Cho]]. The ''Mandrissa'' is seemingly ill with a terminal disease, and her last wish before she dies is for her son, Jason, to rule Carver V. For the first mission, the player is tasked with liberating a remote Steiner prison camp containing political prisoners, better known as the Gulag. The mission starts with Renard saying "So, you've betrayed me too..." and giving orders to destroy the camp, a fact that disgusts even normally indifferent Lieutenant Diaz, the player's tactical advisor. This mission also marks the first appearance of Baxter, the commander of partisan forces on planet, who dispatches transports to recover survivors. In the following missions, the player is tasked with various covert ops missions, including the instigation of conflict between Steiner and Davion troops, a deployment deep into enemy lines to dispatch Steiner-held orbital guns, and an encounter with a couple of Davion bondsmen (spoils from [[Operation | + | Campaign 2 begins with a twist as the player unit is now in the employ of its former enemy—House Liao. The player is under the command of ''Mandrissa'' [[Anita Cho]], Mandarin Cho's widow, and her son, Captain [[Jason Cho]]. The ''Mandrissa'' is seemingly ill with a terminal disease, and her last wish before she dies is for her son, Jason, to rule Carver V. For the first mission, the player is tasked with liberating a remote Steiner prison camp containing political prisoners, better known as the Gulag. The mission starts with Renard saying "So, you've betrayed me too..." and giving orders to destroy the camp, a fact that disgusts even normally indifferent Lieutenant Diaz, the player's tactical advisor. This mission also marks the first appearance of Baxter, the commander of partisan forces on planet, who dispatches transports to recover survivors. In the following missions, the player is tasked with various covert ops missions, including the instigation of conflict between Steiner and Davion troops, a deployment deep into enemy lines to dispatch Steiner-held orbital guns, and an encounter with a couple of Davion bondsmen (spoils from [[Operation Bulldog]]) on Carver V's moon during a mission to destroy the [[hyperpulse generator]]s there which are the only immediate means of communication to other worlds. |
But despite the player's concurrent successes, it seems that Jason Cho is an incompetent commander, as Liao forces are regularly served beatings under his command and are forced to negotiate a truce with House Steiner. Colonel Renard agrees, seeing as both houses have a mutual enemy, the Davions, but only if Cho agrees to one condition—the mercenaries must die. Jason gladly agrees, and player is forced to flee before advancing Steiner forces, and by securing an abandoned base, manages to beat the Steiner troops back. Jason then steps forward to personally deal with the mercenaries, and is killed by the player. Outraged by the death of her son and only heir, ''Mandrissa'' Cho sends a reprisal force of Liao units which are defeated with the help of Baxter, who once again sends his forces to help the mercenaries. | But despite the player's concurrent successes, it seems that Jason Cho is an incompetent commander, as Liao forces are regularly served beatings under his command and are forced to negotiate a truce with House Steiner. Colonel Renard agrees, seeing as both houses have a mutual enemy, the Davions, but only if Cho agrees to one condition—the mercenaries must die. Jason gladly agrees, and player is forced to flee before advancing Steiner forces, and by securing an abandoned base, manages to beat the Steiner troops back. Jason then steps forward to personally deal with the mercenaries, and is killed by the player. Outraged by the death of her son and only heir, ''Mandrissa'' Cho sends a reprisal force of Liao units which are defeated with the help of Baxter, who once again sends his forces to help the mercenaries. | ||
| − | In Campaign 3, it is revealed that Baxter and Davion commander Major [[ | + | In Campaign 3, it is revealed that Baxter and Davion commander Major [[Susan_Kelly|Kelly]] have allied, as Davion is not against an independent Carver V. In exchange for revenge and Clan technology, the player fights on the rebel/Davion side, defending the city of Bannikburg, eliminating heavily defended Steiner and Liao bases, and even destroying the Liao palace (though ''Mandrissa'' Cho personally commits suicide after her elite guard is crushed). The fight for Carver V is finished when the player defeats a crazed Colonel Renard (who appears in a jump-capable ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'', which is unusual as ''Atlas'' 'Mechs cannot be equipped with jump-jets in the game otherwise) and destroys the Steiner High Command on planet. |
| − | The Campaign ends with Archon ([[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katrina Steiner]]) mourning Colonel Renard's death, Baxter becoming a President of Carver V, now renamed Liberty, and the mercenary team returning to the [[Periphery]], raising their price on | + | The Campaign ends with Archon ([[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katrina Steiner]]) mourning Colonel Renard's death, Baxter becoming a President of Carver V, now renamed Liberty, and the mercenary team returning to the [[Periphery]], raising their price on MercNet. |
''"Peace has been restored on Carver V by an unlikely source—a mercenary commander."'' | ''"Peace has been restored on Carver V by an unlikely source—a mercenary commander."'' | ||
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==Featured BattleMechs== | ==Featured BattleMechs== | ||
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===Light 'Mechs=== | ===Light 'Mechs=== | ||
* ''[[Anubis]]'' | * ''[[Anubis]]'' | ||
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* ''[[UrbanMech]]'' | * ''[[UrbanMech]]'' | ||
* ''[[Wolfhound]]'' | * ''[[Wolfhound]]'' | ||
| − | + | ||
===Medium 'Mechs=== | ===Medium 'Mechs=== | ||
* ''[[Bushwacker]]'' | * ''[[Bushwacker]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Shadow Cat]]'' | * ''[[Shadow Cat]]'' | ||
* ''[[Starslayer]]'' | * ''[[Starslayer]]'' | ||
| − | + | ||
===Heavy 'Mechs=== | ===Heavy 'Mechs=== | ||
* ''[[Catapult]]'' | * ''[[Catapult]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Summoner|Thor]]'' | * ''[[Summoner|Thor]]'' | ||
* ''[[Mad Dog|Vulture]]'' | * ''[[Mad Dog|Vulture]]'' | ||
| − | + | ||
===Assault 'Mechs=== | ===Assault 'Mechs=== | ||
* ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' | * ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[Blood Asp]]'' |
* ''[[Cyclops]]'' | * ''[[Cyclops]]'' | ||
* ''[[Highlander]]'' | * ''[[Highlander]]'' | ||
* ''[[Zeus]]'' | * ''[[Zeus]]'' | ||
| − | |||
==Featured Planets== | ==Featured Planets== | ||
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==Featured Characters== | ==Featured Characters== | ||
| − | * Tactical Officer [[ | + | * Tactical Officer [[Diaz]] |
| + | |||
* Weapons Officer [[Cash]] | * Weapons Officer [[Cash]] | ||
| + | |||
* Colonel [[David Renard]] | * Colonel [[David Renard]] | ||
| + | |||
* ''Mandrissa'' [[Anita Cho]] | * ''Mandrissa'' [[Anita Cho]] | ||
| + | |||
* Major [[Susan Kelly]] | * Major [[Susan Kelly]] | ||
| − | * [[Baxter ( | + | |
| + | * [[Baxter (person)|Baxter]] | ||
| + | |||
* [[Katrina Steiner-Davion]] | * [[Katrina Steiner-Davion]] | ||