• Author:
  • Radcliffe, Doug
• Subject:
  Business Applications
• Published by:
  John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
• Published:
  19/11/2002
• Price:
  $44.99
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Honor Doesn't Pay

Being a mercenary does. In MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries, the latest game in the storied BattleTech universe, join one of four ruthless mercenary clans and start your pursuit of the mighty C-Bill. Accept the most dangerous mission contracts and you can get rich--if you can make it back alive.

Written with the full support of FASA, Cyberlore, and Microsoft, this ultra-detailed guide is packed with the strategies, tactics, and analysis you need to become an expert mercenary.

Inside you'll find:
* Hardcore strategies and tips straight from the game's designers
* In-depth analysis of each 'Mech and the combat situations it excels at
* Comprehensive, detailed stats for all 'Mechs, weapons, and lancemates
* Step-by-step walkthrough and maps of every single mission in the incredible campaign
* Detailed guidance for managing your mercenary career, including mission selection and salvage tactics
* Multiplayer tactics for succeeding in free-for-all and team games

Doug Radcliffe is one of the most respected authors in the business, having written acclaimed guides for high-profile games such as MechWarrior 4 and Age II: Conquerors Expansion.

How To Use This Book.

CHAPTER 1: BATTLEMECH TACTICS.

MECH MANAGEMENT.

COMBAT STRATEGIES.

LANCEMATES.

CHAPTER 2: BATTLEMECH MECHANICS.

LIGHT ’MECHS.

MEDIUM ’MECHS.

HEAVY ’MECHS.

ASSAULT ’MECHS.

CHAPTER 3: WEAPONS, COMPONENTS, AND VEHICLES.

BEAM WEAPONS.

BALLISTIC WEAPONS.

MISSILES.

COMPONENTS.

VEHICLES.

CHAPTER 4 MERCENARY ESSENTIALS.

MERCENARY GROUPS.

ORGANIZING YOUR ’MECHS.

ACQUIRING CONTRACTS.

SOLARIS V II MISSIONS.

CHAPTER 5: HALLORAN V MISSIONS.

HALLORAN —OFFSHORE.

HALLORAN —CHECKPOINT.

HALLORAN —ESCORT.

HALLORAN —INDUSTRY RAID.

HALLORAN —OFFSHORE A.

HALLORAN —OFFSHORE B.

CHAPTER 6: EATON MISSIONS.

EATON —MERC ALLEY.

EATON —MERC ALLEY A.

EATON —MERC ALLEY B.

EATON —BANDIT HIDEAWAY.

EATON —GOVERNOR ’S MANSION.

EATON —REVOLUTION.

CHAPTER 7: NEW EXFORD AND STYK MISSIONS.

NEW EXFORD —JUNGLE RECON.

NEW EXFORD —STORM PATROL.

NEW EXFORD —BEACH FIGHT.

NEW EXFORD —BACKSTAB.

STYK —REINFORCE.

STYK —PEACE TALKS.

STYK —EVACUATE.

STYK —ASSASSINATION.

CHAPTER 8: HESPERUS AND WERNKE/TALON MISSIONS.

HESPERUS —ESCORT.

HESPERUS —RAID.

HESPERUS —ASSAULT.

HESPERUS —STEALTH.

.HESPERUS —MECHWORKS ATTACK.

HESPERUS —MECHWORKS DEFENSE.

TALON —BLACKOUT.

TALON —NIGHT OP.

TALON —MOONLIGHT.

WERNKE —COUNTRY LIFE.

TALON —MECHWORKS.

TALON —MECHWORKS DEFENSE.

CHAPTER 9: THARKAD, NEW AVALON, CANTON, AND CARSE MISSIONS.

THARKAD —OVERLORD.

THARKAD —RESUPPLY.

THARKAD —CHECKMATE.

NEW AVALON —SPACEPORT.

NEW AVALON —HACKER RUN.

CANTON —GRIFFON BASE.

CARSE —WOLF TRIAL.

CHAPTER 10: MULTIPLAYER STRATEGIES.

MULTIPLAYER COMBAT.

MULTIPLAYER GAME MODES.