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− | '''''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. Chapters 6 and 7 give a walkthrough of the missions and how to complete them. | + | '''''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. |
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+ | ==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 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.''}} | + | {{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== | ||
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Revision as of 07:59, 11 April 2018
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MechWarrior 2 Mercenaries - The Official Strategy Guide | |
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Product information | |
Type | Strategy Guide |
Author | Joe Grant Bell |
Pages | 212 |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Prima Publishing |
First published | 1996 |
ISBN-13 | 0-7615-0906-2 |
MSRP | $19.99 |
Content | |
Era | Succession Wars era Clan Invasion era |
Timeline | 10 May 3044-20 May 3052 |
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 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
“ | 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
- 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
- Light 'Mechs
- Medium 'Mechs
- Heavy 'Mechs
- Assault 'Mechs
- Chapter 6 - The Campaign Book, Part I
- The Training Campaign
- Galdeon 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