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| author = [[Joe Grant Bell]] | | author = [[Joe Grant Bell]] | ||
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| MSRP = $19.99 | | MSRP = $19.99 | ||
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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
| − | '''''MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries - The Official Strategy Guide''''' is a guide book for Activision's 1996 computer game [[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]] set in the [[BattleTech]] universe. It provides information on the game mechanics, tips and strategies to completing the game. Chapter 5 provides '' | + | '''''MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries - The Official Strategy Guide''''' is a guide book for [[Activision]]'s 1996 computer game ''[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]'' set in the [[BattleTech]] universe. It provides information on the game mechanics, tips and strategies to completing the game. Chapter 5 provides ''[[Technical Readout]]'' style information on the [['Mechs]] that can be purchased within the game. Chapters 6 and 7 give a walkthrough of the missions and how to complete them. |
| + | |||
| + | ==Canonicity== | ||
| + | Like the computer game for which it is a supplement product, this book was produced under a valid license yet does not meet the criteria for [[canon]]. Its contributions to the BattleTech universe must thus be considered [[apocryphal]]. | ||
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
| − | {{quote|''You may have made it to Khan of your Clan in | + | {{quote|''You may have made it to [[Khan]] of your [[Clan]] in [[MechWarrior 2]], but an even bigger challenge awaits in this new "prequel" from the BattleTech Universe. Combat-hardened pilots like you must cast aside loyalty and honor in your quest for money, power and fame.''}} |
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
| − | *Foreword by [[Jordan Weisman]] | + | {{columns-start|num=3}} |
| − | *Table of Contents | + | * Foreword by [[Jordan Weisman]] |
| − | *Introduction | + | * Table of Contents |
| − | *Chapter 1 - The Business of War | + | * Introduction |
| − | **Business Basics | + | * Chapter 1 - The Business of War |
| − | **Overview of Computer Functions | + | ** Business Basics |
| − | **Hiring Personnel | + | ** Overview of Computer Functions |
| − | **Managing your Inventory | + | ** Hiring Personnel |
| − | **Evaluating Finances | + | ** Managing your Inventory |
| − | *Chapter 2 - 'Mech Ops | + | ** Evaluating Finances |
| − | **Using 'Mech Ops | + | * Chapter 2 - 'Mech Ops |
| − | **'Mech Purchasing Strategies for the Long Haul | + | ** Using 'Mech Ops |
| − | **Optimizing 'Mechs for Battle | + | ** 'Mech Purchasing Strategies for the Long Haul |
| − | *Chapter 3 - 'Mech Handling and Basic Combat Procedures | + | ** Optimizing 'Mechs for Battle |
| − | **'Mech Movement | + | * Chapter 3 - 'Mech Handling and Basic Combat Procedures |
| − | **Targeting and Navigation | + | ** 'Mech Movement |
| − | **Miscellaneous HUD and 'Mech Systems | + | ** Targeting and Navigation |
| − | **Handling your Weapons | + | ** Miscellaneous HUD and 'Mech Systems |
| − | **Commanding a Lance | + | ** Handling your Weapons |
| − | *Chapter 4 - Advanced Mercenary Tips and Tricks | + | ** Commanding a Lance |
| − | **Single 'Mech Tactics | + | * Chapter 4 - Advanced Mercenary Tips and Tricks |
| − | **Lance Tactics | + | ** Single 'Mech Tactics |
| − | **Evasive Measures | + | ** Lance Tactics |
| − | **Miscellaneous Mercenary Advice | + | ** Evasive Measures |
| − | *Chapter 5 - The 'Mech Roster | + | ** Miscellaneous Mercenary Advice |
| − | **Light 'Mechs | + | * Chapter 5 - The 'Mech Roster |
| + | ** Light 'Mechs | ||
*** ''[[Hornet]]'' | *** ''[[Hornet]]'' | ||
*** ''[[Commando]]'' | *** ''[[Commando]]'' | ||
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*** ''[[Panther]]'' | *** ''[[Panther]]'' | ||
*** ''[[Raven]]'' | *** ''[[Raven]]'' | ||
| − | **Medium 'Mechs | + | ** Medium 'Mechs |
*** ''[[Assassin]]'' | *** ''[[Assassin]]'' | ||
*** ''[[Cicada]]'' | *** ''[[Cicada]]'' | ||
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*** ''[[Trebuchet]]'' | *** ''[[Trebuchet]]'' | ||
*** ''[[Grim Reaper]]'' | *** ''[[Grim Reaper]]'' | ||
| + | {{column}} | ||
| + | * Chapter 5 - The 'Mech Roster (continued) | ||
** Heavy 'Mechs | ** Heavy 'Mechs | ||
*** ''[[Dragon]]'' | *** ''[[Dragon]]'' | ||
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*** ''[[Orion]]'' | *** ''[[Orion]]'' | ||
*** ''[[Rakshasa]]'' | *** ''[[Rakshasa]]'' | ||
| − | **Assault 'Mechs | + | ** Assault 'Mechs |
*** ''[[Awesome]]'' | *** ''[[Awesome]]'' | ||
*** ''[[Hatamoto-Chi]]'' | *** ''[[Hatamoto-Chi]]'' | ||
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*** ''[[Annihilator]]'' | *** ''[[Annihilator]]'' | ||
*** ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' | *** ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' | ||
| − | *Chapter 6 - The Campaign Book, Part I | + | * Chapter 6 - The Campaign Book, Part I |
| − | **The Training Campaign | + | ** The Training Campaign |
| − | ** | + | ** Galedon Campaign |
| − | **New Ivaarsen Campaign | + | ** New Ivaarsen Campaign |
| − | **New Ivaarsen II | + | ** New Ivaarsen II |
| − | **Liezen Campaign | + | ** Liezen Campaign |
| − | **Gravenhague Campaign | + | ** Gravenhague Campaign |
| − | *Chapter 7 - The Campaign Book, Part II | + | * Chapter 7 - The Campaign Book, Part II |
| − | **Solaris VII Championship | + | ** Solaris VII Championship |
| − | **Sigurd Campaign | + | ** Sigurd Campaign |
| − | **Wolcott Campaign | + | ** Wolcott Campaign |
| − | **Last Frontier Campaign | + | ** Last Frontier Campaign |
| − | **Battle of Luthien | + | ** Battle of Luthien |
| + | {{columns-end}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:MW2MercsCluebook1.jpg|Front Cover | File:MW2MercsCluebook1.jpg|Front Cover | ||
| − | File:MW2MercsCluebook2.jpg| | + | File:MW2MercsCluebook2.jpg|Back Cover |
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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[[Category:Books]] | [[Category:Books]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Video Game Supplements]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:58, 5 November 2023
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| MechWarrior 2 Mercenaries - The Official Strategy Guide | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Video Game Supplement (Strategy Guide) |
| Author | Joe Grant Bell |
| Pages | 212 |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Prima Publishing |
| First published | 1996 |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7615-0906-2 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0761509066 |
| MSRP | $19.99 |
| Content | |
| Era | Succession Wars era Clan Invasion era |
| Timeline | 10 May 3044-20 May 3052 |
Summary[edit]
MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries - The Official Strategy Guide is a guide book for Activision's 1996 computer game MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries set in the BattleTech universe. It provides information on the game mechanics, tips and strategies to completing the game. Chapter 5 provides Technical Readout style information on the 'Mechs that can be purchased within the game. Chapters 6 and 7 give a walkthrough of the missions and how to complete them.
Canonicity[edit]
Like the computer game for which it is a supplement product, this book was produced under a valid license yet does not meet the criteria for canon. Its contributions to the BattleTech universe must thus be considered apocryphal.
From the back cover[edit]
| “ | You may have made it to Khan of your Clan in MechWarrior 2, but an even bigger challenge awaits in this new "prequel" from the BattleTech Universe. Combat-hardened pilots like you must cast aside loyalty and honor in your quest for money, power and fame. | ” |
Contents[edit]
- Foreword by Jordan Weisman
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1 - The Business of War
- Business Basics
- Overview of Computer Functions
- Hiring Personnel
- Managing your Inventory
- Evaluating Finances
- Chapter 2 - 'Mech Ops
- Using 'Mech Ops
- 'Mech Purchasing Strategies for the Long Haul
- Optimizing 'Mechs for Battle
- Chapter 3 - 'Mech Handling and Basic Combat Procedures
- 'Mech Movement
- Targeting and Navigation
- Miscellaneous HUD and 'Mech Systems
- Handling your Weapons
- Commanding a Lance
- Chapter 4 - Advanced Mercenary Tips and Tricks
- Single 'Mech Tactics
- Lance Tactics
- Evasive Measures
- Miscellaneous Mercenary Advice
- Chapter 5 - The 'Mech Roster
- Chapter 5 - The 'Mech Roster (continued)
- Heavy 'Mechs
- Assault 'Mechs
- Chapter 6 - The Campaign Book, Part I
- The Training Campaign
- Galedon Campaign
- New Ivaarsen Campaign
- New Ivaarsen II
- Liezen Campaign
- Gravenhague Campaign
- Chapter 7 - The Campaign Book, Part II
- Solaris VII Championship
- Sigurd Campaign
- Wolcott Campaign
- Last Frontier Campaign
- Battle of Luthien
Gallery[edit]
Front Cover
Back Cover
