BattleTech (Video Game)/Rent-To-Own

Rent-To-Own

BRIEFING

Three years after the Commander's escape from Coromodir finds them in charge of a small mercenary company in need of a new commander. Stuck with crippling loans and slim pickings in the way of contracts out in the Rimward Frontier. Under contract to assist the Independent Prospectors' League on Úr Cruinne in retaking their stolen claims....

Darius Oliveira: The IPL may not be a high-profile client, but pickings are slim in this part of the Frontier, and... well, let's face it. We're overdue on our loans, and we need the money.

DURING MISSION

IPL Representative: The Independent Prospectors' League thanks you for your assistance, Commander. We're miners, not soldiers–we can't fight these bastards off on our own.

Darius Oliveira: That's what you're paying us for. Don't worry, we'll get your platforms back.

IPL Representative: This isn't just about reclaiming what's ours. Majesty Metals killed hundreds of us when they tried to jump our claim. We want you to make them bleed for what they've done here.

Darius Oliveira: Commander, the OpFor is holding two of the IPL's mining platforms. The first, designated Alpha, is where they're keeping their turret generator. Move in fast and take it out–those turrets hit hard, so you'll want to neutralize them ASAP.

Darius Oliveira: Platform Bravo is the site of the OpFor's corporate security tower. Engage and destroy it. If they bring in a 'Mech to protect it, take that out, too. Then circle on back and we'll collect our pay.

IPL Representative: That's right–I'm ready and waiting to authorize the transfer. Now go on, Commander... hit those corporate pigs where it hurts. We'll be watching the action from here.

MMM Transmission: You are trespassing on Majesty Metals and Manufacturing property, and acting in collusion with a domestic terrorist organization. Cease your advance immediately or you will be fired upon!

Darius Oliveira: Great job, Commander. Double back to our client's platform. The sooner we can collect our pay and break orbit, the better.

IPL Representative: Brilliant work, Commander. We should have no trouble mopping up at the other platforms now that their defenses are down.

Darius Oliveira: We get the job done. Speaking of which-

IPL Representative: I wasn't finished. These platforms won't do us much good if we can't hold them-Majesty Metals taught us that. So we're going to need your BattleMechs.

Darius Oliveira: You're going to want to reconsider that.

IPL Representative: Why? Your lance has already been target locked by our turrets. Now, power down and surrender, and we'll let you walk. Or try to fight, and we'll tear you to shreds. Your call.

Darius Oliveira: [sigh] Well, there goes our goddamned payday. Hold tight, Commander-we're on our way.

Sumire Meyer: Stand by for extraction, Commander-let's get the hell out of here. Oh, and Darius?

Darius Oliveira: I know, Meyer, I know. You want another team meeting.

Sumire Meyer: Give the man a prize.