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1

SAFETY INFORMATION

About Photosensitive Seizures

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when

exposed to certain visual images, including  ashing lights or patterns

that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history

of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can

cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching

video games.

These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lighthead-

edness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of

arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of aware-

ness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions

that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.

Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any

of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask their children

about the above symptoms—children and teenagers are more likely

than adults to experience these seizures.

The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by

sitting farther from the television screen, using a smaller televi-

sion screen, playing in a well-lit room, and not playing when you are

drowsy or fatigued.

If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy,

consult a doctor before playing.

Other Important Health and Safety Information The Xbox

Instruction Manual contains important health and safety information

that you should read and understand before using this software.

Avoid Damage to Your Television

Do not use with certain televisions. Some televisions, especially

front- or rear-projection types, can be damaged if any video games,

including Xbox games, are played on them. Static images presented

during the normal course of game play may “burn in” to the screen,

causing a permanent shadow of the static image to appear at all

times, even when video games are not being played. Similar damage

may occur from static images created when placing a video game on

hold or pause. Consult your television owner’s manual to determine

if video games can be played safely on your set. If you are unable to

 nd this information in the owner’s manual, contact your television

dealer or the manufacturer to determine if video games can be played

safely on your set.

Unauthorized copying, reverse engineering, transmission, public

performance, rental, pay for play, or circumvention of copy protection

is strictly prohibited.

Contents

Contract Memorandum 2

Main Interface 2

Heads-Up 3

The ’Mechs 4   5   6

Weapons 6   7   8

Salvage 8

Intel Data 9

Multiple ’Mechs 10

Xbox

Live

11  12  13  14  15

Your Support Team 16

Warranty 16

Customer Support 17

2

Contract Memorandum

WOLFNET Transmission Code:

1018NJ-3, GG2-3334-

A-Alpha Data. Clearance Code Charlie One.

HIGHLY CLASSIFIED

Of cial Contract:

7th Kommando, Merc Company, Wolf’s

Dragoons. FOR YOUR EYES ONLY.

As an elite member of Wolf’s Dragoons, you’ve been

contracted to land on planet Helios ahead of a Dragoon

regimental strike force. The task is highly challenging,

but we will make it very rewarding for you.

Helios is under the control of technological zealots

known as the Word of Blake. We need you to do what

you do best—create confusion and disrupt their defense

systems, particularly the orbital defense cannons. Keep

your WOLFNET comm interface open with encryption

turned on, because additional communiqués will follow.

Take a minute to carefully read through them before

each mission. They will contain up-to-date classi ed

information. This is only the beginning.

<END Encryption>

Main Interface

We’ve con gured your tactical interface unit to give you the

necessary information in the simplest, most direct form to

use in the  eld. Protect this unit at all costs or you’ll be on

your own without the appropriate technical and intel data

you need to survive. The following information describes the

Main interface.

CAMPAIGN

This is how

you earn your

paycheck—

 ghting your way

through mission

assignments.

MULTIPLAYER

Just what it

says—multiple

’Mech mercenaries

in icting multiple

wounds.

PLAYER SETUP

Get yourself a catchy nickname, con gure your ’Mech’s

controls and get to work raining mayhem and chaos on

the enemy.

OPTIONS

This is where you adjust the volume levels in the ’Mech’s

sound system or view information about the engineers and

military personnel who made it possible for you to be here.

3

Heads-Up

We know you’ve used the Heads-Up Tactical Display (HUD)

for your ’Mech many times before, but we must make sure you

have this information when you need it. Brief yourself on each

component of the HUD so that when the heat is on you won’t

need to refer to it again. It could mean the difference between

getting out alive and not getting out at all.

WEAPONS DISPLAY

An icon in the center of the dynamic Weapons Display

provides the status of the current selected weapon; only fully

functioning weapons are available. The display shows how

many rounds remain as well as the weapon’s power level (from

level 1 to level 3). Level 1 is the default power and provides

unlimited ammunition and  ring capability. The recycle time

for the weapon you’re  ring is shown between 3 and 6

o’clock on your weapons display. When the bar  lls with red,

it’s ready to  re again.

HEAT INDICATOR

The Heat Indicator is at top center (12 o’clock) on your

weapons display. Using the color yellow and then red, it

shows the current heat status of your ’Mech in terms of

current heat level as well as heat dissipation. Red means

heat is at a critical level, which may cause your weapons

to malfunction.

ARMOR STATUS INDICATOR

At 1 o’clock on your Weapons Display, the Armor Status

meter indicates your armor’s health in green. Each time you

take a hit from an enemy weapon, it degrades your armor.

Once your armor is completely destroyed, you’re dead.

SENSOR SCREEN

The Sensor screen is your on-board radar for tracking

enemies and objectives. Enemies on the ground except foot

soldiers are red dots; enemy ’Mechs are red squares; airborne

enemies are red triangles; a mission objective is a yellow

arrow on the outer ring of the sensor if outside of range or

a yellow triangle when within range.

Reticle

Objective

Heat

Armor Status

Weapon Level

Recycle

Offensive

Ammo

Jump Jet Fuel

Jump Jet Indicator

Target Jamming

AMS (Anti-Missile System)

Null Signature

Sensor Screen

= Objective

= Ground Threat

= ’Mech

= Airborne Threat

Recycle

Defensive

4

The ’Mechs

MechWarrior, these are the ’Mechs we’ve provided for

you. We’ve supplied you with a selection of the best

possible ’Mechs we could get our hands on for each of

your mission assignments.

For reference, the ’Mechs are organized from the light

’Mechs to the slower but very powerful assault ’Mechs.

The ’Mechs all have different weapons loadouts, so when

offered a choice you should pay attention to the type of

mission it is and make your selection accordingly.

For example, when it’s not necessary to  ght in close,

don’t compromise your equipment. Instead, remain at a

distance and punish the enemy with your missiles. This

might be a case where choosing the ’Mech with Javelins

over the ’Mech with Crossbows could bene t you. In

other cases, a ’Mech with jump jets is your best choice.

Uller

The Uller is extremely versatile and touts a potent arsenal of

weapons that provide striking power at all ranges. It is fast, very

well armored, and makes a great reconnaissance ’Mech.

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Class: Light BattleMech

Tonnage: 30

Speed: 40 mph

Offensive Weapons: Pulse Laser,

Crossbow Missiles

Defensive/Special: Jump Jets, AMS

Owens

The Owens has become a staple for front-line regiments. It’s

lightly armed, but fast, and can carry all Inner Sphere electronic

components. It rarely engages an enemy directly but uses

its superior electronics and LRMs to provide support for

heavier ’Mechs.

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Class: Light BattleMech

Tonnage: 35

Speed: 45 mph

Offensive Weapons: Machine Gun,

Crossbow Missiles

Defensive/Special: Target Jamming

Cougar

Ton for ton, the Cougar is probably the best ’Mech out there.

With its low pro le and high speed, it’s very hard to hit and has a

powerful weapons package for its size.

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Class: Light BattleMech

Tonnage: 35

Speed: 40 mph

Offensive Weapons: Pulse Laser,

Autocannon, Javelin Missiles

Defensive/Special: Jump Jets

5

Uziel

The Uziel combines maneuverability with  repower and decent

armor; it is a good performer in any role. With its speed and jump

jets, it’s ideal for hit-and-hide tactics.

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Class: Medium BattleMech

Tonnage: 50

Speed: 35 mph

Offensive Weapons: PPC,

Machine Gun, Crossbow Missiles

Defensive/Special: Jump Jets, AMS

Vulture

The Vulture is aptly named for its hunched shoulders, protruding

head, and bird-like legs. Its lower-torso Omni slot add to its

versatility, and its huge twin missile racks can carry more missiles

than any other ’Mech. It is very good in a  re support role.

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Class: Medium BattleMech

Tonnage: 60

Speed: 30 mph

Offensive Weapons: Laser,

Machine Gun, Javelin Missiles

Defensive/Special: AMS

Catapult

Slow but extremely rugged, the Catapult is best used as a standoff

threat where it can use its long-range missile racks. It is designed

for second-line defense but with strong offensive capabilities.

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Class: Medium BattleMech

Tonnage: 65

Speed: 25 mph

Offensive Weapons: Pulse Laser,

Javelin Missiles

Defensive/Special: Jump Jets,

Target Jamming

Thor

The Thor offers mobility and short- to medium-range capability. It

successfully blends  repower and maneuverability, and it can dish

out a lot of damage in any terrain.

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Class: Medium BattleMech

Tonnage: 70

Speed: 30 mph

Offensive Weapons: Laser, Machine Gun,

Crossbow Missiles

Defensive/Special: Jump Jets,

Target Jamming

6

Weapons

We’ve provided you with a number of stock weapons per our

contract. Most of the ’Mechs are out tted with offensive

and defensive weapons systems, and many of them feature

jump jets.

OFFENSIVE WEAPONS

The weapons listed here are the best we have to offer. Most

are standard battle technology with a few new additions.

No customizations have occurred.

ENERGY WEAPONS

As you are aware, these weapons require stored energy and

take time to charge before  ring. They also produce a fair

amount of heat you’ll need to manage.

Pulse Laser

The pulse laser is rapid- re and

particularly useful against vehicles.

It is possible to  re off a new burst every

fraction of a second. Accuracy depends on how well you

can track the target.

Laser

This is the standard beam laser. It  res

a single long beam of energy with a

tracking ability that continues to do

damage even if the target moves.

PPC

The Particle Projection Cannon

(PPC) is a ball of energy with a trail

effect and slight seeking capability.

Charge the PPC by pulling and holding the Right trigger until

fully charged, and then releasing the trigger to unleash the

bolt of energy.

Mad Cat

The Mad Cat was the  rst to appear in the Inner Sphere. It also

has been the most used. It offers an array of weapons but is

particularly lethal with its missile packs.

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Class: Assault BattleMech

Tonnage: 100

Speed: 20 mph

Offensive Weapons: PPC, Machine Gun,

Javelin Missiles

Defensive/Special: Target Jamming

Atlas

The sight of an Atlas still makes even the most experienced

MechWarrior break out in hives. The head, torso, and weaponry

create a perfect combination of function and fear factor. It is built

to in ict a lot of damage on its enemies.

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Class: Assault BattleMech

Tonnage: 100

Speed: 20 mph

Offensive Weapons: Pulse Laser,

Autocannon, Javelin Missiles

Defensive/Special: AMS

7

BALLISTIC WEAPONS

Here are the details on the ballistic weapons you’ll have at

your disposal. We assume you’re already familiar with these.

Machine Gun

The machine gun is your rapid- re, short-

range weapon of choice for ballistics. It

is very accurate at close range. Damage

is light to heavy, depending on range.

No heat is generated by this weapon.

Autocannon

The autocannon is a high-velocity,

direct- re ballistic weapon. Potential

damage impact is moderate to

heavy, depending on range. Heat

generation is moderate. The rate of  re is fairly slow, and

accuracy is moderate.

Gauss Ri e

The Gauss ri e uses a series of magnets

to propel a very heavy metal projectile at

high velocity over a great distance. Impact

is moderate to very heavy. The Gauss ri e

has the potential to knock another ’Mech

off its feet. The rate of  re is very slow, but it is accurate

to a great distance. It generates very little heat.

MISSILE WEAPONS

We’ve also out tted your ’Mechs with missiles. You achieve

target lock by holding the targeting reticle over an enemy

for a few seconds. When you see the reticle change to the

red crosshairs, you’ve achieved target lock. Target lock is

lost if the reticle is moved off the target for more than a

few seconds.

Crossbow

Crossbows are short-range missiles that

feature heat-seeking but limited turn and splash

capability. Heat-seeking is a recent improvement

to short-range missile weapons you might not be aware of.

Note that seeking is only possible once target lock has

been achieved.

Hammer

Hammer missiles are medium range, medium

speed, and dumb- re (no seeking capability).

They have a heavy impact on the target and a large splash

radius. There are never more than two included on a single

’Mech because of ordnance load-out considerations.

Javelin

Javelin missiles are high impact and long range.

After launching, they begin to accelerate toward

and seek the target if target lock is achieved. There are never

more than four included on a ’Mech. Splash damage

is moderate.

8

DEFENSIVE AND SPECIAL WEAPONS

Depending on the mission, we’ll make sure your ’Mech

is out tted with jump jets and/or defensive weapons systems.

JUMP JETS

With jump jets you can launch your ’Mech into the air as a

defensive tactic in order to avoid missiles and other incoming

hits on your ’Mech. You can also use jump jets as an offensive

tactic to  re beyond objects that obstruct your view. They’ll

also help you move to strategic positions in an environment

that you might not have gotten to otherwise. To use jump jets,

click and hold the Left thumbstick button for as long as jump

jet fuel remains.

NULL SIGNATURE

Null signature masks you from enemy radar when you click

the Right thumbstick button and for as long as you have

power remaining. As you build up heat or use your weapons,

the ’Mech becomes increasingly visible.

TARGET JAMMING

Target jamming enables you to jam enemy radar within a given

range when you click the Right thumbstick button. It also

causes enemies to lose target lock-on.

CHAFF

Chaff attracts all missiles launched at your ’Mech for a limited

period of time. Click the Right thumbstick button to deploy it.

Be aware that limited power makes chaff unusable.

Salvage

MechWarrior, in addition to the stock weaponry you’re

provided with, you can salvage weapons and armor during

missions. This turns you into a bit of a scavenger, but you

should be used to it by now. Find salvage by destroying

certain buildings, enemy vehicles, or even ’Mechs.

Each weapon salvage you perform increases the level for

that particular weapon. There are three levels, and with each

additional level the weapon’s  repower increases until the

weapons of that particular level are depleted. The basic level 1

weapons always provide unlimited ammunition, but not as

much  repower. A selected weapon’s power level is indicated

in the HUD’s Weapons Display.

Armor

Armor salvage increases your health in a

mission. Each time you salvage armor, a green

shield with a white cross appears momentarily

on the HUD.

Missiles

Missile salvage increases the number of

missiles you  re at one time, shortens the

recharge rate, and increases the damage.

Energy

Energy salvage increases the power of your

energy weapon, shortens the recharge rate,

and increases the impact on the enemy.

Ballistic

Ballistic salvage increases the number of

rounds you can  re in a short amount of

time and increases the damage in icted on

the enemy.

9

Intel Data

In this display you’ll  nd the latest intelligence data we have

from the  eld. It’s not much, so you’ll be on your own most of

the time. We trust you’ll know what to do—that’s why we hired

you for the job. Complete these missions, and we’ll see about

that bonus we talked about.

MISSION BRIEFING

We don’t have a lot of brie ng material for your missions

this time around. What we do know is we’re having trouble

with Word of Blake extremists on Helios. They seem to have

overrun many of the planet-side military installations and,

we suspect, most of the cities. The citizens on Helios could

be in serious trouble.

We haven’t had reliable communications, so we fear that

comm sats and land-based towers are under the Word of

Blake’s control. Communications may have been completely

cut off. We need you to go in and do what you can to assess

the situation and then change it in our favor, if you can.

Helios features diverse terrain, from snowy mountains to

desert and everything in between. There are numerous

rivers and lakes as well. It is a fertile environment that is

rich in resources, resulting in a thriving population that

occupies the city centers. Helios also has several airstrips

and military installations. We have not been able to assess

the status of these facilities.

ENEMY RECON

The Word of Blake are known to have a large tech cache and

a  ghting force that knows how to use it. Though details

are scant, the information below is what we know of the

enemy vehicles we’ve detected with remote reconnaissance

satellites. Our techs have computer-enhanced the images so

they’ll appear as true-to-life as possible.

The biggest signatures on satellite infrared

seem to match the pro les of attack

aircraft such as the Nightshade. There are

also a number of hot spots showing up on

the waterways, most likely naval warships

of some kind. The enemy appears to be

patrolling both the air and the water—

therefore, we must conclude that they have the land very

much in their grip as well.

The next biggest signatures on our

satellite images are the most obvious—

tanks, and lots of them. We couldn’t obtain

additional detail due to atmospheric and

particulate interference and problems with

weather conditions planet-side. It is safe

to assume you’ll encounter numerous land

vehicles, especially heavily armed Word of Blake tank and

infantry regiments.

We’ve also detected a number of turret installations. Captured

time-release sequences seem to indicate there are ’Mechs

about, or what we conclude must be ’Mechs due to their

movement patterns on the ground and their size.

We know this isn’t exhaustive intelligence data, but it should

give you an idea of what you could be up against. Your

previous experience in the  eld is your most valuable asset

as you prepare for this campaign. As always, we’re counting

on you.