MERCINARY AUTHORIZATION CODE CHART ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CODE CHECK AUTHORIZATION CODE ------------------- ------------------ Alpha Oscar Tango Red Lance Bravo Alpha Bravo Grim Jim Bravo Alpha Delta Renegade Charlie Alpha Tango Snow Fire Charlie Charlie Black Jack Echo Golf Alpha Black Witch Foxtrot Alpha Delta Bad Dream Foxtrot Alpha Romeo Sakhara Foxtrot Echo Delta Red Dawn Foxtrot Oscar Xray Duck Soup Hotel Oscar Tango Screaming Eagle Juliet Alpha Sierra Yellow Bird Lima Golf Slasher Mike Alpha Sierra Small Room Papa Bravo Mad Dog Papa Foxtrot Tin Man Romeo Alpha Zulu Glory Boy Sierra Echo Xray Dragon Trail Tango India November Grave Walker Victor Victor Red Arrow Whiskey Alpha Romeo Silver Hawk Whiskey Delta Tango Night Stalker Xray Zulu Charlie Future Guard Zulu Alpha Romeo Black Baron ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ KEYBOARD CONTROLS ESC retreat or eject from mech 1-0 keys select specific weapons (numbered from 1 at top of list) TAB fire all weapons linked to Automatic Weapons System (AWS) A Auto-align torso and feet C Command Screen D Damage reading for your Mech E Damage reading for targeted Mech (enemy or friend) H Changes color of HUD (Heads Up Display, Aiming Device & Compass) J Activate Jump Jets (not all mechs have these) (see UP/DOWN arrows) M Move targeting crosshairs up N Moves targeting crosshairs down O On-Line - Remove/Attach particular weapon to AWS P Pause Game Q Quit from Command or Damage screen and return to cockpit R Changes the Range of Radar S Sound on/off T Topographical Screen, toggle between elevation map and radar U Get up (when your Mech is knocked down) W Automatic Weapons System (AWS) - toggle ON or OFF Z Zoom level, changes main view and Command Screen detail (X1, X2, X3) < Twists torso to the left > Twists torso to the right SPACE Fire; also exit Command Screen and Damage Screen ENTER Targets Mechs or bases in view & locks sensors to monitor targeted mech (friend or enemy) or base. Enemy or base targeted in single rectangle, friends are targeted in double rectangle. Sensor readings show up on sensor screen below window. Use for more detail. ALT-J centers joystick (if mech is moving when stick is released, push stick in direction of movement and press Alt-J) - Select previous weapon + Select next weapon - To engage and maintain Upward & Forward thrusters when jumping - To engage Upward only thrusters and soften descent when falling ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MOVEMENT Use the keypad, arrow keys or joystick for movement, the 5 key will stop all movement. forward forward forward left \ | / right +-----------------+ 5* - stop all movement | 7 | 8 | 9 | +-----+-----+-----+ move left - | 4 | 5* | 6 | - move right +-----+-----+-----+ | 1 | 2 | 3 | +-----+-----+-----+ reverse / | \ reverse left reverse right The mouse may be used to make selections while dirtside, but not in the Mech cockpit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MECH SPECIFICATIONS BATTLEMECH MECH MASS SPEED JUMP JUMP HEAT WEAPONS (xxx) = Capacity MODEL CLASS TONS KPH JETS CAP. SINKS SYSTEMS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCUST L 20 129 0 N/A 10 2 MG (200), 1 M/Las JENNER L 35 118 3 150 10 1 SRM4 (25), 4 M/Las PHOENIX HAWK M 45 97 2 180 10 2 MG, 1 L/Las, 2 M/Las SHADOW HAWK M 55 86 3 90 12 1 AC4, 1 LRM5, 1 SRM2, 1 M/Las RIFLEMAN M 60 64 0 N/A 10 2 AC5, 2 L/Las, 2 M/Las WARHAMMER H 70 64 0 N/A 18 2 PPC,1 SRM6,2 MG,2 M/Las,2 S/Las MARAUDER H 75 64 0 N/A 16 2 PPC, 1 AC5, 2 M/Las BATTLEMASTER A 85 64 0 N/A 18 1 PPC, 1 SRM6,2 MG, 6 M/Las (Classes: Light, Medium, Heavy, Assault) Numbers in parenthesis are capacity in rounds ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS AC Atomic Cannon CT Central Torso GYRO Gyroscope HD Head LA Left Arm LAS Laser LL Left Leg LRM Long Range Missiles LT Left Torso M/Las Medium Range Laser L/Las Long Range Laser RA Right Arm RL Right Leg RT Right Torso S/Las Short Range Laser SRM Short Range Missiles ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Houses: (Political Unit controlling an area of space) Only planets with population greater than 1 million are listed HOUSE CREST MAP COLOR PLANETS ------- -------------- --------- ------- Steiner Gloved Fist Blue 28 Kurita Dragon Red 31 Marik War Eagle Violet 30 Liao Arm with Sword Green 25 Davion Sword and Sun Yellow 29 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLANETARY DATA (extracted from Stoner's Galactic Travel Guide, 4th Edition) H = House: S - Steiner, K - Kurita, M - Marik, L - Liao, D - Davion C = Climate: T - Tropical, D - Desert, I - Ice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLANET H C POPUL. DESCRIPTION NAME (MIL.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALARION S T 2,434 Heavy industry and orbiting shipyards ALBIERO K D 856 Main headquarters for Matabushi Inc. ALDEBARAN L T 4,261 Major commercial and industrial center ALEXANDRIA S D 2,450 War ravaged from struggles with House Kurita ALSHAIN K T 2,759 Supports a thriving battle-mech factory ALULA AUST'LIS M T 3,119 Mineral source for Cirebon, Lengkong and Mosiro AMITY M T 2,327 Large and varied manufacturing facilities ANDER'S MOON D D 50 Small backwater world, mostly agricultural ANDURIEN M T 4,950 Famous for its botanical gardens ANEMBO S D 450 Unremarkable world scarce in everything ANGELL II M T 1,145 One of Marik's biggest sources of wealth ANYWHERE S I 5 A real nowhere unless you're a pirate ARCADIA S T 1,323 Strong in agriculture and manufacturing ARES L D 4,427 Free port, also houses a mech factory ATREUS M T 5,391 Capitol of the Free Worlds League AUTUMN WIND M D 3,297 Garden planet catering to vacationers BAXLEY D D 1,752 A backwater world of absolutely no importance BEECHER D T 3,689 Strong industry and agriculture, excellent wines BENJAMIN K T 4,655 Supports much heavy industry BETELGEUSE L T 3,792 Major industrial center including a mech complex BHARAT L T 1,817 A planet-wide hunting preserve BITHINIA L T 3,298 Planetwide entertainment center, steel industry B'FUL HARVEST K T 3,275 Largest Agricultural planet in the Commonwealth BUENOS AIRES L T 2,186 Subterranean and offshore hydroponic agriculture BUCKMINSTER K T 2,641 2nd Sword of Light stationed here CALLOWAY VI M T 1,250 Large trade center with battlemech factories CAPELLA L T 5,376 HQ for Ceres Metals and Capellan Commonality Bank CAPH D D 2,349 Major connection between Davion and Steiner space CARSE S I 1,453 Center for plastic and plastisteel manufacturing CHALOUBA M T 2,416 Pastoral but with growing electronics industry CHUCKCHI III S T 2,500 Large titanium mining operations CIREBON M T 4,631 Large computer and aerospace industries CLAYBROOKE M T 3,592 Major exports are ranch and dairy products COGDELL D T 1,536 Agri-world deep in political turmoil COVENTRY S T 1,549 Home of 2nd largest Commonwealth Battlemech Co. DELACAMBRE D T 3,215 Agricultural world supports several near planets DELACRUZ K D 879 War-torn, some large industry DIERON K D 5,284 Capitol of the Dieron military district DIXIE S T 2,567 Known for good food and warm hospitality DONEGAL S T 3,651 Rich in diamonds, rare metals and traders DUSTBALL S D 25 Where the elite satisfy their most wicked desires EXEDOR L D 1 Liao personal treasures guarded by crack troops FRAZER D T 899 Large producer of rice, some petroleum GALAX D D 3,527 Major mining and industrial center GALEDON V K T 1,579 Known for it's high grade industrial diamonds GAMBLER D T 2,157 Entertainment world with some industry GALUZZO K T 2,945 Exotic wines and the best pizza in known space GARRISON S D 1,879 Military training center and post GIBSON M D 4,137 Amazing diversity of peoples and religions GOODNA M T 3,491 A Barren, lifeless rock GRAND BASE L D 3,467 Military staging, training, and repair facility GREAT GORGE D D 1,988 Nice world rich in minerals, on edge of nowhere GREELY D I 1,492 Recently built into a military center GRIFFITH M I 2,461 Small but important weapons business HESPERUS II S D 235 Supports a large battle-mech factory HOBBS D D 1,325 Giant cave systems used as warehouses HOFF D T 1,263 Houses the Friden Aerospace Research facility HYALITE D D 1,598 Strong chemical industries IMMENSTADT D I 21 Cold much of the year, strong hydroponic industry IRIAN M D 2,169 Houses vast battlemech factories IRURZUN K T 5,090 A valuable world with a sizeable military force KARBALA K T 1,841 A paradise, known for it's precious gems KATHIL D D 1,567 Major jumpship and dropship facilities KAZNEJOV K D 1,009 Home of the 17th Galedon Regulars KEID L T 4,573 Many military, training and research facilities KESAI IV D D Strategic military center & nothing else KESSEL K D 2,310 Strong rebel forces - visits may be dangerous KIRCHBACH K T 784 Few resources but a temperate climate KITTERY D T 2,381 Inhospitable jungle world, natives in rebellion KOBE S I 1,009 Maj. producer of electronics and chemical engines LAND'S END K I 123 Desolate rock on the periphery LESNOVO M D 2,631 Often raided by bandits of the Marian Heg LUTHIEN K T 5,203 Capital of the Draconis Combine MARDUK D T 3,691 Home of the Norse Battlemech Factory MARIK M D 4,780 Winter residence of the Captain-General MATSU L I 2,153 Precious metals mining center MATSUIDA K T 1,009 Nicknamed NAUSEA, planet is known for seafood MENKE L T 4,514 Home of McClarron's armored cavalry MILOS L T Agricultural world of some importance MISERY K I 100 Notable only for mining operations MIZAR S T 2,186 A pleasant resort world MORAVIAN D D 2,157 Mining industry smashed by war, oppressed economy MOSIRO L T 3,399 Mostly moslem, strong in astrophysics NANKING L D 5,918 Home of the warrior house Daidachi Regiment NECROMO M T 1 Liao dropship repair facility NESTOR M T 3,286 Agricultural, mostly rice and other cereals NEW ARAGON D T 2,349 Captured in 2832, House Liao still claims it NEW AVALON D T Capital of the Federated Suns NEW DELOS M T 2,110 Beautiful world but a depressed economy NEW HESSEN L D 2,139 Main recruiting/training center for house Liao NEW SAMARKAND K D 950 Home of the Internal Security Force NEW SYRTIS D I 3,682 Military capital of the Capellan March NIANGOL S T 567 Petroleum and ore processing center NOATAK D I 1,389 Known for its whales, seals, and aquatic life OKEFENOKEE D T 478 Rich petroleum deposits just discovered OLIVER M T 2,329 Much industry including a mech plant OSHIKA K D 4,207 Home of the 16th Galedon Regulars ORIENTE M T Lush green world of grasslands and forests PESHT K T 4,890 Heavy military garrison PORT MOSEBY S D 4,535 Major trading center - anything for a price POULSBO S T 1,239 Jumping off point for regiments attacking Marik PROCYON M T 5,250 Once home of the Brigadier Mech Co. - Now extinct PROSPERPINA K D 1,872 Home of the 9th Benjamin Regulars QANDAHAR K D 2,304 Highly toxic environment RABALLA L T 3,871 Houses major aerospace support installation RADSTADT K T 841 One of the largest prisons in the combine is here RAHNE S D 1,234 A miserable place, 2 seasons allow humans outside RASALHAGUE K T 2,284 Large industries and plentiful resources REDFIELD D T 1,004 Such a constant battlefield, nothing else happens REGULUS M T 3,139 Home of John'Icepick'Melton, man of many talents ROBINSON D T 3,428 Military capital of the Terran March RUBIGEN K I 2,932 An icy world known for it's wolverine pelts SADURNI M I A frozen, barren, lifeless rock SEVREN S D 1,543 Large fission core manufacturing facilities SHILOH M D 1 Main exports include woodcarvings and silkscreens SIAN L T 4,796 Capital of the Capellan Confederation SILVER M D 1,756 Named for it's large deposits of that ore SKOKIE K I 765 An Ice world rich in minerals SKYE S T 3,256 Plenty of unspoiled landscape as well as industry SOPHIE'S W'LD M D 4,512 A center for arts & learning STYK L T 4,725 2nd largest trading and industrial center SUK II S D 987 Mining world rich in metal ores SUZANO M I 1,546 Famous for ando bass fished from its frozen seas TABAYAMA K T 2,000 Capitol of Galedon's Periphery Prefecture TALL TREES L T 946 Genetic research facility that developed nuplague TAMAR S T 879 Strong trading and manufacturing center TAMARIND M D 3,562 The talent of the artists here is legendary TANCREDI IV D T 3,251 Strong mining and industrial center THARKAD S I 4,529 Capitol of the Lyran Commonwealth THESTRIA K I 125 Frozen, known only for precious metal deposits THORIN S T 3,879 Ancient world rich in minerals and precious gems TIKONOV L T 5,279 Largest mech production center in Capellan space TIMBIQUI S D 1,506 Manufacturing center rich in minerals TIMBUKTU S D 879 Home of the 11th Arcturan Guards TSINGHAI L T 4,185 Best known for its wines, also uranium deposits TURIN L T 3,267 Noted for it's horses and special cattle VALLOIRE S T 879 Producer of the best teas in the Commonwealth VEGA K D 2,284 Home of Cosby Myomer Research Company WARLOCK L I 4,128 Military research and development center WINFIELD S T 1,150 Agricultural world with long growing season XINYANG K T 1,010 Resort atmosphere catering to soldiers on leave XHOSA VII D T 2,975 Aerospace industry somewhat depressed by war ZORTMAN M D 879 Center for technology research ZANZIBAR L D 1,549 Famous black market, anything can be bought here ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TYPICAL MISSIONS REQUIRING MERCINARIES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Garrison Duty General Security Duty Defense of a Water Factory Defense of a Fuel Dump Defense of Field Comm Unit Defense of a Supply Depot Defense of a Landing Facility Suppression of Rebellion Temporary Relief of Forces Rescue of a Kidnap Victim Rescue of Hostages Retrieval of Stolen Property An Extended Defensive Campaign A Planetary Assault An Extended Siege Campaign Relief of Engaged Forces A Reconnaisance Raid A Diversionary Raid Containment of Security Forces Destruction of a Water Factory Disabling of a Weapons Factory Destruction of a Fuel Dump Destruction of an Ammo Dump Disabling of a Field Comm Center Elimination of Garrison Forces Destroying Stolen Prototypes Destruction of Mech Facilities Elimination of Security Forces Destruction of Port Facilities Capture of Ammo and Mech Parts Participating in Hostage Raid ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REGISTERED MERCENARIES NAME SEX AGE COMMENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elli Gujar F 19 I'm just starting out, but I'm loyal and I work hard. Karen Blak F _______________________________________________________________ Taris Ren F 31 I say no job's too tough and no fee too high. D. Sajak F 22 D is for Desire. Tell anyone and I'll kill you. Pam North F _______________________________________________________________ Tara Ellis F 25 Last tour, I worked a Griffin for the Eridani Light Horse. A. Morris F 22 I had my Locust shot out from under me in a Kurita raid. Ilsa Marn F 24 I'm no stanger to...How shall I put it...Covert Operations. Ara F 29 No last name, just Ara, and Mechs aren't my only specialty. S. Miller F 26 I practically grew up in the 3rd Recon Company. Rose Artz F 33 I last drove a Thunderbolt for the Eridani Light Horse. J.J. Kitter F 30 Spent time with the Waco Rangers and Miller's Marauders. Emma Meyer F _______________________________________________________________ Erin Falls F 24 There isn't any Mech I can't master. A. Chu Lai F _______________________________________________________________ Zera Tith F 24 I been around. Last gig was Helmer Valasek, the bandit king Lofall M _______________________________________________________________ Darc Horse M 41 I work alone or with team Bonzai. Maybe with you. Jim Eagle M 45 Lindon's Company, Recon Lance was my last tour. J. Holmaas M 50 I've worked with the best and so have they. Nasty Bill M _______________________________________________________________ Chaney Ti F 26 I worked for the Black Widow. Nuff said. Bob True M 45 I konw my way around mechs and seen my share of battles. Ted Hegel M _______________________________________________________________ Tim Seers M _______________________________________________________________ Z. Rodgers M 52 Used to work tech for Richard's Panzer Brigade. T. D. Bente M 49 Put a mech under me and I'll kick some tail. T. Rich M _______________________________________________________________ John Zoe M 28 My last gig was with Wolf's Dragoons. Kelly T. M 26 If you've got the money, I've got the time. Kinji Tsi M 39 I follow Bushido, the way of the warrior. Billy Chow M 37 Get me off this rock and I'll fight anything. Alex Veer M 42 I got my training in Solaris, the game world. Pete Ryan M 45 Fortune cookie I got today said take a deal. Name it. B. Hendrik M 36 Started with Narhal's Raiders but I've kicked around. A. Cooper M _______________________________________________________________ Tricky Nik M 22 Ever heard of Redjak Ryan? I did some fighting for him. Killer M 19 I want to burn villages, eat dead burnt bodies, kill, kill. R. Torsak M 32 Drove a Marauder for the 21st Centauri Lancers. G. Lofall M _______________________________________________________________ Tank Smith M 36 I prefer assault size mechs, but then don't we all? Kevin Call M 32 The grey Death Legion is where I learned to fight. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------