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SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING
****CLASSIFIED COMMUNIQUE****
Commander, as I stated in the vidcom, I am canceling your orders to return home. I know this is very tough on morale--you and your men deserve some R&R after your distinguished service in the attacks on the Clan Homeworlds. But I know that you understand the need to finish the job: to eliminate this threat to the Inner Sphere once and for all. On a positive note, Battalion has sent some new 'Mechs and weapons your way that should help bolster spirits some.
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Three new Inner Sphere 'Mechs and the specifications for three new Clan 'Mechs. [. . . ] For information on how to convert a DPK file, refer to Using DPK files to Share Missions in the Help file. Exit exits the Mission Editor.
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MECHCOMMANDER DESPERATE MEASURES
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NEW 'MECHS
ComStar's intelligence has done its work and obtained the specs for three new Clan 'Mechs. BattleMech manufacturing concerns throughout the Inner Sphere have independently responded with three new Inner Sphere 'Mechs. Payload capacity is the total tonnage available for components (including weaponry). Reminder: Sensors, active probes, and electronic measurement systems are limited one per 'Mech. Class encapsulates 'Mech tonnage, maneuverability, armour, and standard armaments to describe the combat role of the 'Mech: Light, Medium (Med), Heavy (Hvy), and Assault. Structure indicates how much damage a 'Mech can withstand: Light, Moderate (Mod), Heavy (Hvy), and Very Heavy (V Hvy). ****TACTICAL NOTICE**** During a mission, to reallocate units and vehicles among Force Groups, select the units, press CTRL+F1, CTRL+F2, CTRL+F3, or CTRL+F4 (where F<n> indicates the Force Group number to which you want to assign the selected units), and then click a unit to make it the leader.
Inner Sphere 'Mechs
Stiletto Bushwacker Mauler
Clan 'Mechs
Shadow Cat Nova Cat Turkina
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MECHCOMMANDER DESPERATE MEASURES
STILETTO
INNER SPHERE LIGHT 35 TONS
VARIANT ARMOUR COST
22420
PAYLOAD CAPACITY VARIANT A/J: 17. 5 VARIANT W: 20. 5
SPEED
36m/sec
WEIGHT
35 Tons
CLASS
Light
ARMOUR
Mod
STRUCT
Mod
JUMP
Long
Basic Armament
1 Streak SRM Pack, 3 LRM Racks, 1 Sensor--Intermediate 1 Large Pulse Laser, 2 LRM Racks, 1 Sensor--Intermediate 1 Streak SRM Pack, 3 LRM Racks, 1 Sensor--Intermediate
WEAPON
22070
35 Tons
Light
36m/sec
Light
Mod
Long
JUMP
26780
35 Tons
Light
36m/sec
Light
Mod
Long
The fastest 'Mech in the Inner Sphere arsenal carries an Intermediate Sensor for advance warning of opponents near range. Its speed gives it unparalleled ability to evade combat with sufficient weaponry to extract itself from a skirmish while damaging opponents. A good unit for scouting or recon missions, the Stiletto may be the Inner Sphere's answer to the Clan's Uller, although its reliance on ammo-based weapon systems make it susceptible to resupply failures. Version Manufacturer: Coventry Metal Works Armour Source: Unknown Communication System: Unknown Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
i STILETTO BUSHWACKER
MAULER
SHADOW CAT
NOVA CAT
TURKINA
MECHCOMMANDER DESPERATE MEASURES
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BUSHWACKER
PAYLOAD CAPACITY VARIANT A/J: 29. 5 VARIANT W: 33. 5
VARIANT ARMOUR COST
34680
INNER SPHERE MEDIUM 55 TONS
SPEED
24m/sec
WEIGHT
55 Tons
CLASS
Med
ARMOUR
Mod
STRUCT
Hvy
JUMP
Short
Basic Armament
1 Laser, 1 SRM Pack, 1 LB-X Autocannon, 2 LRM Racks, 1 Sensor--Basic 2 Lasers, 1 SRM Pack, 1 LB-X Autocannon, 2 LRM Racks, 1 Sensor--Basic 1 Laser, 1 SRM Pack, 1 LB-X Autocannon, 2 LRM Racks, 1 Sensor--Basic
WEAPON
33260
55 Tons
Med
24m/sec
Mod
Hvy
Short
JUMP
35950
55 Tons
Med
24m/sec
Mod
Hvy
Short
Built with flexibility in mind, the Bushwacker's default weapons mix is quite lethal against Inner Sphere opponents, although comparable Clan weapon systems out-range the Bushwacker by up to 50%. A fast, maneuverable 'Mech with a versatile design, use Bushwackers with Autocannons to attack Clan units at close range through difficult terrain. Version Manufacturer: TharHes Industries Armour Source: Unknown Communication System: TharHes Euterpe HM-14 Targeting and Tracking System: TharHes Ares-8a
STILETTO
i BUSHWACKER
MAULER
SHADOW CAT
NOVA CAT
TURKINA
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MECHCOMMANDER DESPERATE MEASURES
MAULER
INNER SPHERE VERY HEAVY 90 TONS
VARIANT ARMOUR COST
60740
PAYLOAD CAPACITY VARIANT A/J: 63. 5 VARIANT W: 76. 5
SPEED
15m/sec
WEIGHT
90 Tons
CLASS
Assault
ARMOUR
Hvy
STRUCT
V Hvy
JUMP
Short
Basic Armament
1 Large Laser, 2 LRM Racks, 2 Light LB-X Autocannons, 2 Light Gauss Rifles, 1 Sensor--Basic 2 Heavy LB-X Autocannons, 1 Large Laser, 1 Large ER Laser, 1 Light LB-X Autocannon, 2 Light Gauss Rifles, 1 Sensor--Basic 1 Large Laser, 2 LRM Racks, 2 Light LB-X Autocannons, 2 Light Gauss Rifles, 1 Sensor--Basic
WEAPON
66170
90 Tons
Assault
15m/sec
Mod
V Hvy
Short
JUMP
65220
90 Tons
Assault
15m/sec
Mod
V Hvy
Short
An assault-class 'Mech produced under high security by the Draconis Combine, the Mauler is proportionally smaller than the Atlas, its 100-ton cousin. The Mauler delivers a high volume of armour-shredding firepower at a long range, due to the LB-X Autocannons found in each variant. Version Manufacturer: Luthien Armour Works Armour Source: New Samarkand Royal Communication System: Sipher Security Plus Targeting and Tracking System: Matabushi Sentinel
STILETTO
BUSHWACKER
i MAULER
SHADOW CAT
NOVA CAT
TURKINA
MECHCOMMANDER DESPERATE MEASURES
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Inner Sphere 'Mech Comparison Chart
Weight (tons) 25 30 35 35 45 55 55 65 70 80 90 100 Speed (m/sec) 27 27 27 36 24 18 24 18 18 18 15 15
BattleMech
Commando Firestarter Raven Stiletto Hollander II Centurion Bushwacker Catapult Jagermech Awesome Mauler Atlas
STILETTO
VARIANT ARMOUR WEAPON JUMP COST 22420 22070 26780 WEIGHT 35 Tons 35 Tons 35 Tons CLASS Light Light Light SPEED 36m/sec 36m/sec 36m/sec ARMOUR Mod Light Light STRUCT Mod Mod Mod JUMP Long Long Long
BUSHWACKER
VARIANT ARMOUR WEAPON JUMP COST 34680 33260 35950 WEIGHT 55 Tons 55 Tons 55 Tons CLASS Med Med Med SPEED 24m/sec 24m/sec 24m/sec ARMOUR Mod Mod Mod STRUCT Hvy Hvy Hvy JUMP Short Short Short
MAULER
VARIANT ARMOUR WEAPON JUMP COST 60740 66170 65220 WEIGHT 90 Tons 90 Tons 90 Tons CLASS Assault Assault Assault SPEED 15m/sec 15m/sec 15m/sec ARMOUR Hvy Mod Mod STRUCT V Hvy V Hvy V Hvy JUMP Short Short Short
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MECHCOMMANDER DESPERATE MEASURES
SHADOW CAT
CLAN MEDIUM 45 TONS
VARIANT ARMOUR COST
39650
PAYLOAD CAPACITY VARIANT A/J: 29. 0 VARIANT W: 36. 5
CLASS
Med
WEIGHT
45 Tons
SPEED
27m/sec
ARMOUR
Mod
STRUCT
Mod
JUMP
Med
Basic Armament
2 Clan ER Lasers, 2 Clan Large Pulse Lasers, 1 Clan Sensor--Basic 1 Clan ER Laser, 3 Clan Large Pulse Lasers, 1 Clan Sensor--Basic 2 Clan ER Lasers, 2 Clan Large Pulse Lasers, 1 Clan Sensor--Basic
WEAPON
42000
45 Tons
Med
27m/sec
Light
Mod
Med
JUMP
40870
45 Tons
Med
27m/sec
Light
Mod
Med
Technically a heavy scout, the Shadow Cat is well armed and armoured--ideal for hazardous recon missions teamed with other light- or medium-class 'Mechs as part of a command Star. The Clan Nova Cat's apparent response to the Wolf Clan's Fenris 'Mech, it accelerates to top speed at an astonishing rate and was used to overwhelm the forward observation posts at Luthien as they relayed reports of oncoming enemy. Version Manufacturer: Unknown Armour Source: Unknown Communication System: Unknown Targeting and Tracking System: Unknown
STILETTO
BUSHWACKER
MAULER
i SHADOW CAT
NOVA CAT
TURKINA
MECHCOMMANDER DESPERATE MEASURES
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NOVA CAT
PAYLOAD CAPACITY VARIANT A/J: 54. 0 VARIANT W: 58. 0
VARIANT ARMOUR COST
61590
CLAN HEAVY 70 TONS
SPEED
21m/sec
WEIGHT
70 Tons
CLASS
Hvy
ARMOUR
Hvy
STRUCT
Hvy
JUMP
Short
Basic Armament
1 Clan Heavy Flamer, 3 Clan Pulse Lasers, 2 Clan Heavy LB-X Autocannons, 1 Clan Sensor--Basic 1 Clan Pulse Laser, 4 Clan Streak SRM Packs, 2 Clan Heavy LB-X 1 Clan Heavy Flamer, 3 Clan Pulse Lasers, 2 Clan Heavy LB-X Autocannons, 1 Clan Sensor--Basic
WEAPON
57490
70 Tons
Hvy
21m/sec
Mod
Hvy
Short
JUMP
66210
70 Tons
Hvy
21m/sec
Mod
Hvy
Short
A short-range killing machine, the Nova Cat was designed to butcher anything that gets too close. In 3059, the Nova Cat first saw battle against the Smoke Jaguars as part of Operation Bulldog. Here the Nova Cat proved its awesome long-range firepower, but during the Operation several Nova Cats were captured by the Smoke Jaguar Clan. Periphery sources suggest that Nova Cat variations have been added to Clan arsenals. Version Manufacturer: Barcella Alpha, Irece Alpha Armour Source: Unknown Communication System: JNE Integrated Targeting and Tracking System: Build 2 CAT TTS
STILETTO
BUSHWACKER
MAULER
SHADOW CAT
i NOVA CAT
TURKINA
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MECHCOMMANDER DESPERATE MEASURES
TURKINA
CLAN HEAVY 95 TONS
VARIANT ARMOUR COST
84110
PAYLOAD CAPACITY VARIANT A/J: 74. 5 VARIANT W: 81. 0
CLASS
Assault
WEIGHT
95 Tons
SPEED
15m/sec
ARMOUR
V Hvy
STRUCT
V Hvy
JUMP
Short
Basic Armament
1 Clan Pulse Laser, 2 Clan LB-X Autocannons, 2 Clan Lg ER Lasers, 2 Clan LR Missile Packs, 2 Clan Lt LB-X ACs, 1 Clan SensorBasic 1 Clan Pulse Laser, 2 Clan LB-X Autocannons, 2 Clan ER PCCs, 2 Clan LR Missile Packs, 2 Clan Lt LB-X ACs, 1 Clan SensorBasic 1 Clan Pulse Laser, 2 Clan LB-X Autocannons, 2 Clan Lg ER Lasers, 2 Clan LR Missile Packs, 2 Clan Lt LB-X ACs, 1 Clan SensorBasic
WEAPON
104710
95 Tons
Assault
15m/sec
Hvy
V Hvy
Short
JUMP
90190
95 Tons
Assault
15m/sec
Hvy
V Hvy
Short
The Clan's Turkina assault-class 'Mech carries crippling long-range firepower and can smash anything that gets too close. The Turkina's flexible weapon system packs exactly twice the punch packed by the primary configuration of the Thor, but it accomplishes this with only 40% more weight. [. . . ] If a mission proves to be too challenging, you can lower the difficulty setting, win the mission, and then return to the former difficulty setting for the next mission.
MECHCOMMANDER DESPERATE MEASURES
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KEYBOARD COMMANDS
Combat/Tactical
To
Assault from current location Assault from long range Assault from medium range Assault from short range Attack head Attack left torso Attack right torso Attack centre torso Attack left arm Attack right arm Attack left leg Attack right leg Order ammo conservation mode
Press
C+Left mouse button L+Left mouse button M+Left mouse button S+Left mouse button 8+Left mouse button 7+Left mouse button 9+Left mouse button 5+Left mouse button 4+Left mouse button 6+Left mouse button 1+Left mouse button 3+Left mouse button A+Left mouse button
Keyboard Commands continues . .
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MECHCOMMANDER DESPERATE MEASURES
Fire Support
Fire support gives the commander greater control over his combat resources. Launch small artillery strikes, large artillery strikes, sensor probes, and camera drones by pressing a key on the keyboard (not the numeric keypad) and clicking the mouse on the target--no wasting time moving the cursor to the multifunctional display (MFD). When a fire support hotkey is depressed, the corresponding button is highlighted on the MFD per the RUN, JUMP, and GUARD hotkeys in original MechCommander. [. . . ]