MechWarrior (1989 Video Game)/NewsNet

The following NewsNet stories were transcribed from a YouTube "Let's Play" video. Locations and dates may vary from playthrough to playthrough, and this may not represent a complete list of possible NewsNet stories.

Heir Apparent on the Run[edit]

Ander’s Moon

Draconis March, Federated Suns

With funeral services for Duke Vandenburg barely over, an arrest warrant has been issued for his son, Gideon B. Vandenburg. Charges of conspiracy and crimes against the state have been brought against the young Vandenburg by clan leader Jarris McBrin. Vandenburg has not been seen since the senior council voted last month to postpone choosing a new Duke for five years. “If he was not guilty, he would not have run.” Jarris said. Jarris has recently been elected to an advisory position within the senior council.

Verthandi Revolt Spreads[edit]

Regis, Verthandi

Tamar Pact, Lyran Commonwealth

Local freedom fighters continue their resistance here against the Kurita troops commanded by Governor General Masayoshi Nagumo. Using sophisticated guerrilla tactics to harass the Kurita troops from the jungles, the fighters are making significant advances against their enemy. It is rumored the troops are supported by a mercenary unit known as the Gray Death.

Matabushi’s New Image[edit]

Corant City, Albiero

Pesht Military District, Draconis Combine

As part of a broad move to improve its product image and hopefully gain market share outside the Combine, Matabushi has established an elite team of specialists not confined to specific divisions. “Working outside the boundaries which surround most employees, these specialists will be able to move quickly and to spot problems within the organization,” said Matabushi CEO Duke Ishi Tahiro. “They are trained at all levels of management and production. When an opportunity presents itself, they are empowered to make any changes required to take advantage of it.” Tahiro’s plan is to bring Matabushi’s product line up to speed with the rest of the Sphere.

Senior Council Prepares for Fiscal Battle[edit]

Valentsia, Ander’s Moon

Draconis March, Federated Suns

As the Senior Council prepares to come back to work, there is much speculation about how they will handle the growing budget problems. The raid on the Vandenburg estate last year and the loss of focused leadership has brought a host of financial problems down on the heads of Ander’s Moon’s government. The McBrin clan has been hard at work lobbying the council for many changes in the budget, as well as changes in local laws. Easing the strict environmental rulings will open the moon to more opportunities, and so ease the growing financial burden.

New Alliances are Forming in Valensia[edit]

Valentsia, Ander’s Moon

Draconis March, Federated Suns

It was a clear sign of changing times. At a meeting held at the brand new central convention center, the universal language being spoken was money. Many groups who previously couldn’t even agree on the weather found themselves in agreement over new business policies being proposed by the Senior Council. Notably absent from the meeting were the strongest Vandenburg supporters. Declaring the meeting a rubberstamp committee for the organized takeover of the economy by Clan McBrin, many of the largest companies refused to attend.

Free Worlds League Terrorists Attack[edit]

Unknown assailants attacked members of the 5th Armored Rangers last night. Sentries on duty guarding the unit’s hover tanks reported being under heavy fire. Sources say the gunmen attacked using gyroslug carbines. A large section of the fence surrounding the compound was destroyed. The sentries managed to drive off the attackers. No injuries were reported.

Financial Services Company Opening[edit]

Valentsia, Ander’s Moon

Draconis March, Federated Suns

Clan McBrin has announced the opening of a new business here in Valentsia. Named “DW Financials,” it will provide a host of financial services to the community. “We are most concerned with the state of the local economy, and see this as a way to infuse the business community with some badly needed energy,” said founder Jarris McBrin.

Pilot, Hired Gun, Killed in Gangland War[edit]

An execution style murder of a JumpShip captain and the death of a known gangland assassin are part of recent power shifts within the local crime syndicate, authorities said today. Willard Theodore Puritan, locally known as Kangaroo Jack, was found murdered in the office of a local import/export company this morning. Puritan has had a long association with organized crime – mostly involving smuggling organizations, a police spokesperson said. The assassin, known only as Grim Jim, was also found murdered. It is obvious a third party was involved, police said. The owner of the import/export company has turned up missing, and police investigators currently consider him a prime suspect.