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Line 34: That said, the game is loosely based on the scenario book [[The Falcon and the Wolf]], with some situation descriptions and aftermaths being copied directly from that book. The videos introducing Clan Jade Falcon and Clan Wolf seem in line with the thinking of the fictional timeline. The missions in MechWarrior differ from the missions given in the scenario pack, but the missions themselves appear mostly in line with other BattleTech material. A noteworthy exception is that some DropShips and buildings are shielded. Also, the factions use 'Mechs that in some cases should be considered rare for the faction that uses it. The game ending videos assume that Clan Wolf escapes to what appears to be Earth. This contradicts BattleTech canon, where Clan Wolf splits into two factions, a crusader and a warden faction, and neither of the Wolf factions conquer Earth (at least until the [[ilClan era]]). The situation and aftermath texts provided in the briefings and debriefings tell of the cost of the conflicts for both Clans and how Clan Wolf splits up, with the warden faction of Clan Wolf being affected least because they escape to the Inner Sphere, which is in line with other BattleTech sources. That said, the game is loosely based on the scenario book [[The Falcon and the Wolf]], with some situation descriptions and aftermaths being copied directly from that book. The videos introducing Clan Jade Falcon and Clan Wolf seem in line with the thinking of the fictional timeline. The missions in MechWarrior differ from the missions given in the scenario pack, but the missions themselves appear mostly in line with other BattleTech material. A noteworthy exception is that some DropShips and buildings are shielded. Also, the factions use 'Mechs that in some cases should be considered rare for the faction that uses it. The game ending videos assume that Clan Wolf escapes to what appears to be Earth. This contradicts BattleTech canon, where Clan Wolf splits into two factions, a crusader and a warden faction, and neither of the Wolf factions conquer Earth (at least until the [[ilClan era]]). The situation and aftermath texts provided in the briefings and debriefings tell of the cost of the conflicts for both Clans and how Clan Wolf splits up, with the warden faction of Clan Wolf being affected least because they escape to the Inner Sphere, which is in line with other BattleTech sources. − ''Ghost Bear's Legacy'' does not mention an outcome from the main game, but tells a new story about the Crusader faction of Wolf Clan from the viewpoint of Clan Ghost Bear, who are trying to figure out who is behind a raid on their genetic material. This storyline, too, is technically apocryphal but was included in fully canonical publications later, namely with the release of the ''Executioner-B'' writeup in [[Shrapnel (magazine)|''Shrapnel'', Issue #8]]: The Battle History section recounts the underwater mission on Thun in some detail, confirming the overall mission of "elements of the 304th Assault Cluster" in [[3058]] against Crusader Wolves to recover genetic legacies of the Bears' founders. The location is given as "a system of underwater caves in Jagger Bay," the ''Executioner'' loadout with PPCs and short-range torpedos is confirmed, and the pilot's name is given as "Erick." + ''Ghost Bear's Legacy'' does not mention an outcome from the main game, but tells a new story about the Crusader faction of Wolf Clan from the viewpoint of Clan Ghost Bear, who are trying to figure out who is behind a raid on their genetic material. This storyline, too, is technically apocryphal but was included in fully canonical publications later, namely with the release of the ''Executioner-B'' writeup in [[Shrapnel (magazine)|''Shrapnel'', Issue #8]]: The Battle History section recounts the underwater mission on Thun in some detail, confirming the overall mission of "elements of the 304th Assault Cluster" in [[3058]] against Crusader Wolves to recover genetic legacies of the Bears' founders. The location is given as "a system of underwater caves in Jagger Bay", the ''Executioner'' loadout with PPCs and short-range torpedos is confirmed, and the pilot's name is given as "Erick". ==Plot Synopsis== ==Plot Synopsis== Line 56:
Line 56: * [[Clan Wolf]]: Initially, the player strikes Jade Falcon holdings and installations on multiple planets, then on Baker 3, he successfully retrieves a T5 Recon Unit (a modified [[Tarantula]]). Then, he must secure a Sensor Array Dome on MacDuff, destroy a solar power array at Evciler, and capture a Falcon Command trailer at Twycross. In Wotan, the player is deployed with another unit to destroy Falcon-controlled resource centers in one major city, and later must locate and destroy a DropShip with sensitive data. On Satellite Karetah, the player poses as a Falcon pilot in a stolen 'Mech and destroys a heavily guarded power core in an atmospheric processing unit so the Falcons cannot use the untapped resources. Eventually on Morges, the player defends an ambassador on his way to an opera theater in the city of Broken Hope and later must destroy a Falcon communications hub. * [[Clan Wolf]]: Initially, the player strikes Jade Falcon holdings and installations on multiple planets, then on Baker 3, he successfully retrieves a T5 Recon Unit (a modified [[Tarantula]]). Then, he must secure a Sensor Array Dome on MacDuff, destroy a solar power array at Evciler, and capture a Falcon Command trailer at Twycross. In Wotan, the player is deployed with another unit to destroy Falcon-controlled resource centers in one major city, and later must locate and destroy a DropShip with sensitive data. On Satellite Karetah, the player poses as a Falcon pilot in a stolen 'Mech and destroys a heavily guarded power core in an atmospheric processing unit so the Falcons cannot use the untapped resources. Eventually on Morges, the player defends an ambassador on his way to an opera theater in the city of Broken Hope and later must destroy a Falcon communications hub. − Both campaigns use a noncanon framing device of following a newly minted Clan MechWarrior through various battles in the Refusal War, and fighting Trials of Position that can eventually propel the player to the rank of Khan. While this provides continuity for the player, the actual units fighting the Refusal War were separated by significant distance and time, and a single MechWarrior could not have participated in all of the campaign's missions. Nor did the missions correspond with any of the individuals who canonically ended the Refusal War as Khan. In the Jade Falcon campaign missions Iron Piston and Bronze Anvil, it is possible to achieve temporary victories for the Jade Falcon Clan, but these do not ultimately change the outcome of the war. Specifically, the mission aftermaths for these missions are direct copies of the source material from the scenario pack "The Falcon and the Wolf." + Both campaigns use a noncanon framing device of following a newly minted Clan MechWarrior through various battles in the Refusal War, and fighting Trials of Position that can eventually propel the player to the rank of Khan. While this provides continuity for the player, the actual units fighting the Refusal War were separated by significant distance and time, and a single MechWarrior could not have participated in all of the campaign's missions. Nor did the missions correspond with any of the individuals who canonically ended the Refusal War as Khan. In the Jade Falcon campaign missions Iron Piston and Bronze Anvil, it is possible to achieve temporary victories for the Jade Falcon Clan, but these do not ultimately change the outcome of the war. Specifically, the mission aftermaths for these missions are direct copies of the source material from the scenario pack "The Falcon and the Wolf". ===Missions=== ===Missions=== Line 208:
Line 208: | followedby = [[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]] | followedby = [[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]] }} }} − In the expansion to ''MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat'', '''''Ghost Bear's Legacy''''' puts the player in the role of a [[Clan Ghost Bear]] cadet about to take part in a [[Trial of Position]] for MechWarrior. Upon completion of the Trial, the player is assigned to the 72nd Assault [[Trinary]] of the [[304th Assault (Clan Ghost Bear)|304th Assault Cluster]] and sent for patrol duty on [[Mannedorf]]. + In the expansion to ''MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat'', '''Ghost Bear's Legacy''' puts the player in the role of a [[Clan Ghost Bear]] cadet about to take part in a [[Trial of Position]] for MechWarrior. Upon completion of the Trial, the player is assigned to the 72nd Assault [[Trinary]] of the [[304th Assault (Clan Ghost Bear)|304th Assault Cluster]] and sent for patrol duty on [[Mannedorf]]. The ''Ghost Bear's Legacy'' campaign revolves around the retrieval of the genetic legacies of the Clan, which were stolen on the planet [[Ardoz]] by BattleMechs with the [[Draconis Combine]] emblem. Upon discovering the 'Mechs were stolen as ''[[isorla]]'' by [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] following a failed Combine raid on [[Jeanette]], the 72nd Assault Trinary attempts to find evidence of Clan Smoke Jaguar's involvement. Following a victorious [[Trial of Possession]] against the Smoke Jaguars, it is discovered that the [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] faction of [[Clan Wolf]] is behind the theft of the genetic legacies. The campaign ends with the retrieval of both legacies and the destruction of a Clan Wolf space station in retribution. The ''Ghost Bear's Legacy'' campaign revolves around the retrieval of the genetic legacies of the Clan, which were stolen on the planet [[Ardoz]] by BattleMechs with the [[Draconis Combine]] emblem. Upon discovering the 'Mechs were stolen as ''[[isorla]]'' by [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] following a failed Combine raid on [[Jeanette]], the 72nd Assault Trinary attempts to find evidence of Clan Smoke Jaguar's involvement. Following a victorious [[Trial of Possession]] against the Smoke Jaguars, it is discovered that the [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] faction of [[Clan Wolf]] is behind the theft of the genetic legacies. The campaign ends with the retrieval of both legacies and the destruction of a Clan Wolf space station in retribution. Line 313:
Line 313: ==NetMech== ==NetMech== [[File:Netmech-dos-front-cover.jpg|thumb|right|NetMech Box Art.]] [[File:Netmech-dos-front-cover.jpg|thumb|right|NetMech Box Art.]] − '''NetMech''' was an online multiplayer service for the MechWarrior II video game by [[Activision]]. Initially not ready when the game was released, Activision chose to release NetMech as an "expansion pack," available either as download or in physical box at retailers, with an advertising leaflet announcing its imminent arrival included game's box. + '''NetMech''' was an online multiplayer service for the MechWarrior II video game by [[Activision]]. Initially not ready when the game was released, Activision chose to release NetMech as an "expansion pack", available either as download or in physical box at retailers, with an advertising leaflet announcing its imminent arrival included game's box. ===Game Modes=== ===Game Modes===
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That said, the game is loosely based on the scenario book [[The Falcon and the Wolf]], with some situation descriptions and aftermaths being copied directly from that book. The videos introducing Clan Jade Falcon and Clan Wolf seem in line with the thinking of the fictional timeline. The missions in MechWarrior differ from the missions given in the scenario pack, but the missions themselves appear mostly in line with other BattleTech material. A noteworthy exception is that some DropShips and buildings are shielded. Also, the factions use 'Mechs that in some cases should be considered rare for the faction that uses it. The game ending videos assume that Clan Wolf escapes to what appears to be Earth. This contradicts BattleTech canon, where Clan Wolf splits into two factions, a crusader and a warden faction, and neither of the Wolf factions conquer Earth (at least until the [[ilClan era]]). The situation and aftermath texts provided in the briefings and debriefings tell of the cost of the conflicts for both Clans and how Clan Wolf splits up, with the warden faction of Clan Wolf being affected least because they escape to the Inner Sphere, which is in line with other BattleTech sources. | That said, the game is loosely based on the scenario book [[The Falcon and the Wolf]], with some situation descriptions and aftermaths being copied directly from that book. The videos introducing Clan Jade Falcon and Clan Wolf seem in line with the thinking of the fictional timeline. The missions in MechWarrior differ from the missions given in the scenario pack, but the missions themselves appear mostly in line with other BattleTech material. A noteworthy exception is that some DropShips and buildings are shielded. Also, the factions use 'Mechs that in some cases should be considered rare for the faction that uses it. The game ending videos assume that Clan Wolf escapes to what appears to be Earth. This contradicts BattleTech canon, where Clan Wolf splits into two factions, a crusader and a warden faction, and neither of the Wolf factions conquer Earth (at least until the [[ilClan era]]). The situation and aftermath texts provided in the briefings and debriefings tell of the cost of the conflicts for both Clans and how Clan Wolf splits up, with the warden faction of Clan Wolf being affected least because they escape to the Inner Sphere, which is in line with other BattleTech sources. | ||
| − | ''Ghost Bear's Legacy'' does not mention an outcome from the main game, but tells a new story about the Crusader faction of Wolf Clan from the viewpoint of Clan Ghost Bear, who are trying to figure out who is behind a raid on their genetic material. This storyline, too, is technically apocryphal but was included in fully canonical publications later, namely with the release of the ''Executioner-B'' writeup in [[Shrapnel (magazine)|''Shrapnel'', Issue #8]]: The Battle History section recounts the underwater mission on Thun in some detail, confirming the overall mission of "elements of the 304th Assault Cluster" in [[3058]] against Crusader Wolves to recover genetic legacies of the Bears' founders. The location is given as "a system of underwater caves in Jagger Bay, | + | ''Ghost Bear's Legacy'' does not mention an outcome from the main game, but tells a new story about the Crusader faction of Wolf Clan from the viewpoint of Clan Ghost Bear, who are trying to figure out who is behind a raid on their genetic material. This storyline, too, is technically apocryphal but was included in fully canonical publications later, namely with the release of the ''Executioner-B'' writeup in [[Shrapnel (magazine)|''Shrapnel'', Issue #8]]: The Battle History section recounts the underwater mission on Thun in some detail, confirming the overall mission of "elements of the 304th Assault Cluster" in [[3058]] against Crusader Wolves to recover genetic legacies of the Bears' founders. The location is given as "a system of underwater caves in Jagger Bay", the ''Executioner'' loadout with PPCs and short-range torpedos is confirmed, and the pilot's name is given as "Erick". |
==Plot Synopsis== | ==Plot Synopsis== | ||
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* [[Clan Wolf]]: Initially, the player strikes Jade Falcon holdings and installations on multiple planets, then on Baker 3, he successfully retrieves a T5 Recon Unit (a modified [[Tarantula]]). Then, he must secure a Sensor Array Dome on MacDuff, destroy a solar power array at Evciler, and capture a Falcon Command trailer at Twycross. In Wotan, the player is deployed with another unit to destroy Falcon-controlled resource centers in one major city, and later must locate and destroy a DropShip with sensitive data. On Satellite Karetah, the player poses as a Falcon pilot in a stolen 'Mech and destroys a heavily guarded power core in an atmospheric processing unit so the Falcons cannot use the untapped resources. Eventually on Morges, the player defends an ambassador on his way to an opera theater in the city of Broken Hope and later must destroy a Falcon communications hub. | * [[Clan Wolf]]: Initially, the player strikes Jade Falcon holdings and installations on multiple planets, then on Baker 3, he successfully retrieves a T5 Recon Unit (a modified [[Tarantula]]). Then, he must secure a Sensor Array Dome on MacDuff, destroy a solar power array at Evciler, and capture a Falcon Command trailer at Twycross. In Wotan, the player is deployed with another unit to destroy Falcon-controlled resource centers in one major city, and later must locate and destroy a DropShip with sensitive data. On Satellite Karetah, the player poses as a Falcon pilot in a stolen 'Mech and destroys a heavily guarded power core in an atmospheric processing unit so the Falcons cannot use the untapped resources. Eventually on Morges, the player defends an ambassador on his way to an opera theater in the city of Broken Hope and later must destroy a Falcon communications hub. | ||
| − | Both campaigns use a noncanon framing device of following a newly minted Clan MechWarrior through various battles in the Refusal War, and fighting Trials of Position that can eventually propel the player to the rank of Khan. While this provides continuity for the player, the actual units fighting the Refusal War were separated by significant distance and time, and a single MechWarrior could not have participated in all of the campaign's missions. Nor did the missions correspond with any of the individuals who canonically ended the Refusal War as Khan. In the Jade Falcon campaign missions Iron Piston and Bronze Anvil, it is possible to achieve temporary victories for the Jade Falcon Clan, but these do not ultimately change the outcome of the war. Specifically, the mission aftermaths for these missions are direct copies of the source material from the scenario pack "The Falcon and the Wolf. | + | Both campaigns use a noncanon framing device of following a newly minted Clan MechWarrior through various battles in the Refusal War, and fighting Trials of Position that can eventually propel the player to the rank of Khan. While this provides continuity for the player, the actual units fighting the Refusal War were separated by significant distance and time, and a single MechWarrior could not have participated in all of the campaign's missions. Nor did the missions correspond with any of the individuals who canonically ended the Refusal War as Khan. In the Jade Falcon campaign missions Iron Piston and Bronze Anvil, it is possible to achieve temporary victories for the Jade Falcon Clan, but these do not ultimately change the outcome of the war. Specifically, the mission aftermaths for these missions are direct copies of the source material from the scenario pack "The Falcon and the Wolf". |
===Missions=== | ===Missions=== | ||
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| followedby = [[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]] | | followedby = [[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | In the expansion to ''MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat'', | + | In the expansion to ''MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat'', '''Ghost Bear's Legacy''' puts the player in the role of a [[Clan Ghost Bear]] cadet about to take part in a [[Trial of Position]] for MechWarrior. Upon completion of the Trial, the player is assigned to the 72nd Assault [[Trinary]] of the [[304th Assault (Clan Ghost Bear)|304th Assault Cluster]] and sent for patrol duty on [[Mannedorf]]. |
The ''Ghost Bear's Legacy'' campaign revolves around the retrieval of the genetic legacies of the Clan, which were stolen on the planet [[Ardoz]] by BattleMechs with the [[Draconis Combine]] emblem. Upon discovering the 'Mechs were stolen as ''[[isorla]]'' by [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] following a failed Combine raid on [[Jeanette]], the 72nd Assault Trinary attempts to find evidence of Clan Smoke Jaguar's involvement. Following a victorious [[Trial of Possession]] against the Smoke Jaguars, it is discovered that the [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] faction of [[Clan Wolf]] is behind the theft of the genetic legacies. The campaign ends with the retrieval of both legacies and the destruction of a Clan Wolf space station in retribution. | The ''Ghost Bear's Legacy'' campaign revolves around the retrieval of the genetic legacies of the Clan, which were stolen on the planet [[Ardoz]] by BattleMechs with the [[Draconis Combine]] emblem. Upon discovering the 'Mechs were stolen as ''[[isorla]]'' by [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] following a failed Combine raid on [[Jeanette]], the 72nd Assault Trinary attempts to find evidence of Clan Smoke Jaguar's involvement. Following a victorious [[Trial of Possession]] against the Smoke Jaguars, it is discovered that the [[Crusader Clans|Crusader]] faction of [[Clan Wolf]] is behind the theft of the genetic legacies. The campaign ends with the retrieval of both legacies and the destruction of a Clan Wolf space station in retribution. | ||
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==NetMech== | ==NetMech== | ||
[[File:Netmech-dos-front-cover.jpg|thumb|right|NetMech Box Art.]] | [[File:Netmech-dos-front-cover.jpg|thumb|right|NetMech Box Art.]] | ||
| − | '''NetMech''' was an online multiplayer service for the MechWarrior II video game by [[Activision]]. Initially not ready when the game was released, Activision chose to release NetMech as an "expansion pack, | + | '''NetMech''' was an online multiplayer service for the MechWarrior II video game by [[Activision]]. Initially not ready when the game was released, Activision chose to release NetMech as an "expansion pack", available either as download or in physical box at retailers, with an advertising leaflet announcing its imminent arrival included game's box. |
===Game Modes=== | ===Game Modes=== | ||