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FASA Studio's '''MechWarrior IV: Vengeance''' is a 2000 computer game set in the [[BattleTech]] universe.
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[http://www.smithandtinker.com Smith & Tinker] announced 09 July 2009 ''MechWarrior IV'' and its expansions will be made available for free on [http://www.mektek.net MekTek], who intend to release it in [http://www.mektek.net/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=138585&view=findpost&p=1137922 mid-August] 2009.
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==Canonicity==
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Computer games are explicitly excluded from the list of products that contribute straight [[Canon]] to the BattleTech universe while at the same time it was stated that the IP owners are "not in total denial about these sources either"; it has also been stated that fluff from certain official, licensed products (namely certain computer games including those produced by FASA) can be assumed to be part of the shared universe as long as it is not directly contradicted, and makes sense. On this premise, MechWarrior IV: Vengeance is considered to be an apocryphal product.
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==Plot synopsis==
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===Backstory===
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The [[FedCom Civil War]] erupts on [[Kentares IV]] after [[William Dresari]], a nephew of famed Clan War hero Duke [[Eric Dresari]], betrays the family, launching a surprise attack by Steiner forces on the Dresari royal palace seizes the throne for himself under the banner of [[Katherine_Steiner-Davion|Katherine "Katrina" Steiner-Davion]]'s [[Lyran Alliance]] and responsible for annihilation of loyalists to [[Victor Steiner-Davion]]. leaving Eric Dresari, and the majority of the royal family dead.
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===Storyline===
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Upon hearing of the coup Eric's son, [[Ian Dresari]] returns home and meets up with his uncle, Sir [[Peter Dresari]] on the moon orbiting Kentares' to launch a guerrilla campaign to take back Kentares IV from Steiner rebels. Ian fights alongside with fellow Resistance MechWarriors, [[Casey Nolan]], [[Jen McQuarrie]], and [[Jules Gonzales]], and their commander [[Elise Rathburn]] in various missions. The Resistance abandons its base on the moon and sets up camp for the first time in Kentares artic regions. At one point during this campaign, Ian's uncle Peter is murdered by [[Duncan Burke]], a high-ranking officer in Katrina's forces. Ian and the rest of the Resistance are devastated by the loss of his uncle and debate over whether or not to continue the fight for Kentares freedom. They decide to push forward and manage to capture a satellite network from Steiner. The rebel group moves into the mountains.
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After destroying a disabled, but heavily guarded Steiner [[DropShip]], Ian and the resistance moved to the Hadra Peninsula, a remote desert region. Rumors of an abandoned prison camp reached the resistance and efforts are made to locate and liberate the camp in order to enlist more personnel for the Resistance cause. Along the way, Ian is shocked to find that one member of his family survived Steiner's siege of the Dresari palace: his sister Joanna. After a short reunion, Ian and Joanna are separated once more as the Resistance plans to mobilize their forces to take the fight to Steiner. They make a brief detour to save a coastal town named Vale after Steiner threatened to bomb the town due to allegations of links to the Resistance. Not only does the Resistance save the population, but Ian manages to personally defeat his uncle's murderer, Duncan Burke, in a heated duel.
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Pushing forward into urban environments, the fighting heats up and Resistance casualties mount. Joanna informs Ian of an old armory cache hidden somewhere in the city full of equipment enough to outfit four heavy Lances of 'Mechs, valuable for assaulting the Dresari palace, now the headquarters for the Steiner occupation. Before the search for the cache could be conducted however, Joanna and her Lance are ambushed by Steiner forces, leaving her badly injured and in mortal danger. Ian has to make a choice, between rescuing his sister from certain death or securing the weapons cache for an assault on the Dresari palace. Whatever the player chooses, Ian and the Resistance fight one last battle against House Steiner, finally putting an end to the war. However, the fight is not yet over for Ian, as William shows up in a modified Daishi, challenging Ian to a duel. Ian defeats William and finally frees the planet from Steiner's grasp.
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Depending what choice the player makes during the second-to-last mission, either Joanna or Ian will ascend the throne as Duchess or Duke, respectively.
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==MechWarrior IV: Black Knight Expansion Pack==
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===Storyline===
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The story of [[Ian Dresari]] continues with the arrival of the [[Black Knight Legion]].
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==Featured BattleMechs==
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'Mechs are classified into four weight categories. They are also either from the Clans or the Inner Sphere. Clan 'Mechs are generally superior to Inner Sphere 'Mechs of the same weight.
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* ''[[Argus]]''
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* ''[[Atlas]]''
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* ''[[Awesome]]''
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* ''[[Cougar]]''
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* ''[[Raven]]''
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* ''[[Osiris]]''
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* ''[[Bushwacker]]''
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* ''[[Chimera]]''
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* ''[[Hellspawn]]''
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* ''[[Shadow Cat]]''
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* ''[[Uziel]]''
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* ''[[Catapult]]''
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* ''[[Loki]]''
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* ''[[Mad Cat]]''
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* ''[[Nova Cat]]''
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*'' [[Thanatos]]''
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*'' [[Thor]]''
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* ''[[Vulture]]''
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* ''[[Daishi]]''
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* ''[[Mad Cat Mk II]]''
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* ''[[Mauler]]''
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=='Mech Paks==
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In August 2002, Microsoft released two add-ons to MechWarrior 4: Vengeance: Clan 'Mech Pak and Inner Sphere 'Mech Pak. Each pack contained four new BattleMechs and a few other bonuses.
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===Clan===
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* ''[[Arctic Wolf]]''
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*'' [[Cauldron-Born]]''
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* ''[[Kodiak]]''
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* ''[[Masakari]]''
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===Inner Sphere===
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* ''[[Dragon]]''
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* ''[[Highlander]]''
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*'' [[Hunchback]]''
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* ''[[Zeus]]''
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==Featured Planets==
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* [[Kentares IV]]
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==Resources==
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*[[MechWarrior IV: Vengeance (Resource)]]
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==MechWarrior IV: Mercenaries==
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===Storyline===
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The player takes the role of Spectre, a male mercenary BattleMech pilot traveling inside the fictional interstellar region of the Chaos March during the FedCom Civil War (specifically during the time period from January 1, 3066 to late July 3067). The player makes a living earning cash and useful salvage from completing mission contracts for various factions. With these resources, the player can purchase new weapons and BattleMechs, pay for 'Mech repairs, and hire additional MechWarriors for his or her company.
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===Featured Planets===
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The player completes missions on the following planets.
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*Carse
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*Eaton
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*Halloran V
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*Hesperus II
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*New Avalon
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*New Canton
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*New Exford
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*Styk
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*Tharkad
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*Wernke-Talon
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===Media===
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* [http://sarna.net/files/index.php/media/audio/music/soundtracks/mechwarrior_4_mercs/ Soundtrack]
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===Downloads===
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* [http://sarna.net/files/filedownload.php/docs/products/manuals/mechwarrior_4_mercs.pdf Manual]
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* [http://sarna.net/files/index.php/programs/games/mechwarrior_4_mercs/ All Downloads]
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** [http://sarna.net/files/index.php/programs/games/mechwarrior_4_mercs/demo/ Demo]
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** [http://sarna.net/files/index.php/programs/games/mechwarrior_4_mercs/mods/ Mods]
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** [http://sarna.net/files/index.php/programs/games/mechwarrior_4_mercs/patches/ Patches]
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** [http://sarna.net/files/index.php/programs/games/mechwarrior_4_mercs/utilities/ Utilities]
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[[Category:Video Games]]

Revision as of 19:17, 18 December 2009

FASA Studio's MechWarrior IV: Vengeance is a 2000 computer game set in the BattleTech universe. Smith & Tinker announced 09 July 2009 MechWarrior IV and its expansions will be made available for free on MekTek, who intend to release it in mid-August 2009.

Canonicity

Computer games are explicitly excluded from the list of products that contribute straight Canon to the BattleTech universe while at the same time it was stated that the IP owners are "not in total denial about these sources either"; it has also been stated that fluff from certain official, licensed products (namely certain computer games including those produced by FASA) can be assumed to be part of the shared universe as long as it is not directly contradicted, and makes sense. On this premise, MechWarrior IV: Vengeance is considered to be an apocryphal product.

Plot synopsis

Backstory

The FedCom Civil War erupts on Kentares IV after William Dresari, a nephew of famed Clan War hero Duke Eric Dresari, betrays the family, launching a surprise attack by Steiner forces on the Dresari royal palace seizes the throne for himself under the banner of Katherine "Katrina" Steiner-Davion's Lyran Alliance and responsible for annihilation of loyalists to Victor Steiner-Davion. leaving Eric Dresari, and the majority of the royal family dead.

Storyline

Upon hearing of the coup Eric's son, Ian Dresari returns home and meets up with his uncle, Sir Peter Dresari on the moon orbiting Kentares' to launch a guerrilla campaign to take back Kentares IV from Steiner rebels. Ian fights alongside with fellow Resistance MechWarriors, Casey Nolan, Jen McQuarrie, and Jules Gonzales, and their commander Elise Rathburn in various missions. The Resistance abandons its base on the moon and sets up camp for the first time in Kentares artic regions. At one point during this campaign, Ian's uncle Peter is murdered by Duncan Burke, a high-ranking officer in Katrina's forces. Ian and the rest of the Resistance are devastated by the loss of his uncle and debate over whether or not to continue the fight for Kentares freedom. They decide to push forward and manage to capture a satellite network from Steiner. The rebel group moves into the mountains.

After destroying a disabled, but heavily guarded Steiner DropShip, Ian and the resistance moved to the Hadra Peninsula, a remote desert region. Rumors of an abandoned prison camp reached the resistance and efforts are made to locate and liberate the camp in order to enlist more personnel for the Resistance cause. Along the way, Ian is shocked to find that one member of his family survived Steiner's siege of the Dresari palace: his sister Joanna. After a short reunion, Ian and Joanna are separated once more as the Resistance plans to mobilize their forces to take the fight to Steiner. They make a brief detour to save a coastal town named Vale after Steiner threatened to bomb the town due to allegations of links to the Resistance. Not only does the Resistance save the population, but Ian manages to personally defeat his uncle's murderer, Duncan Burke, in a heated duel.

Pushing forward into urban environments, the fighting heats up and Resistance casualties mount. Joanna informs Ian of an old armory cache hidden somewhere in the city full of equipment enough to outfit four heavy Lances of 'Mechs, valuable for assaulting the Dresari palace, now the headquarters for the Steiner occupation. Before the search for the cache could be conducted however, Joanna and her Lance are ambushed by Steiner forces, leaving her badly injured and in mortal danger. Ian has to make a choice, between rescuing his sister from certain death or securing the weapons cache for an assault on the Dresari palace. Whatever the player chooses, Ian and the Resistance fight one last battle against House Steiner, finally putting an end to the war. However, the fight is not yet over for Ian, as William shows up in a modified Daishi, challenging Ian to a duel. Ian defeats William and finally frees the planet from Steiner's grasp.

Depending what choice the player makes during the second-to-last mission, either Joanna or Ian will ascend the throne as Duchess or Duke, respectively.


MechWarrior IV: Black Knight Expansion Pack

Storyline

The story of Ian Dresari continues with the arrival of the Black Knight Legion.

Featured BattleMechs

'Mechs are classified into four weight categories. They are also either from the Clans or the Inner Sphere. Clan 'Mechs are generally superior to Inner Sphere 'Mechs of the same weight.

'Mech Paks

In August 2002, Microsoft released two add-ons to MechWarrior 4: Vengeance: Clan 'Mech Pak and Inner Sphere 'Mech Pak. Each pack contained four new BattleMechs and a few other bonuses.

Clan

Inner Sphere


Featured Planets

Resources

MechWarrior IV: Mercenaries

Storyline

The player takes the role of Spectre, a male mercenary BattleMech pilot traveling inside the fictional interstellar region of the Chaos March during the FedCom Civil War (specifically during the time period from January 1, 3066 to late July 3067). The player makes a living earning cash and useful salvage from completing mission contracts for various factions. With these resources, the player can purchase new weapons and BattleMechs, pay for 'Mech repairs, and hire additional MechWarriors for his or her company.

Featured Planets

The player completes missions on the following planets.

  • Carse
  • Eaton
  • Halloran V
  • Hesperus II
  • New Avalon
  • New Canton
  • New Exford
  • Styk
  • Tharkad
  • Wernke-Talon

Media

Downloads

The text in this article is based on this revision of the Wikipedia article "MechWarrior 4: Vengeance" used under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License. See the BattleTechWiki's copyright notice.

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