MechCommander 2
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| Developer(s) | FASA Interactive |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft |
| Release date(s) | 2001 18 August, 2006 (source code) |
| Genre(s) | Real-time tactics |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer over Modem, Serial, Network or Internet |
| Rating(s) | ELSPA: Teen/+11 ESRB: Teen |
| Platform(s) | Windows |
| Media | 1 CD-ROM, or Download |
| Input | Keyboard and mouse |
MechCommander 2 was nominally the follow up to the original Mechcommander real-time tactics video game based on the BattleTech/MechWarrior franchise, developed by FASA Interactive and distributed by Microsoft.
In 2006 Microsoft released a modified version of the source code along with most game assets (i.e. everything needed to compile the game without networking support and without all the art) under a Shared Source licence in order to demonstrate its XNA Build system.
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[edit] BattleMechs
MechCommander 2 features 29 'Mechs each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Generally, the lighter 'Mechs scout while the heavier 'Mechs fight. Depending on which side the mercenary Mechcommander works for, different 'Mechs would be available for purchase and salvage after combat missions. The 'Mechs from each House also display different characteristics; heavy firepower for House Steiner 'Mechs, agility and advanced sensors for House Liao 'Mechs, and superior-quality 'imported' Clan 'Mechs for House Davion.
- House Steiner 'Mechs
- Razorback (Light - 30 tons)
- Hollander (Light - 35 tons)
- Hunchback (Medium - 50 tons)
- Bushwacker (Medium - 55 tons)
- Shootist (Heavy - 70 tons)
- Zeus (Assault - 80 tons)
- Highlander (Assault - 90 tons)
- Atlas (Assault - 100 tons)
- House Liao 'Mechs
- Anubis (Light - 30 tons)
- Raven (Light - 35 tons)
- Sha Yu (Medium - 40 tons)
- Starslayer (Medium - 50 tons)
- Men Shen (Medium - 55 tons)
- Catapult (Heavy - 65 tons)
- Lao Hu (Heavy - 75 tons)
- Cyclops (Assault - 90 tons)
- House Davion 'Mechs
- Wolfhound (Light - 35 tons)
- Enfield (Medium - 50 tons)
- Jagermech (Heavy - 65 tons)
- Clan 'Mechs ('Imported')
- Kit Fox [Uller] (Light - 30 tons)
- Cougar (Light - 35 tons)
- Shadow Cat (Medium - 45 tons)
- Stormcrow [Ryoken] (Medium - 55 tons)
- Mad Dog [Vulture] (Heavy - 60 tons)
- Summoner [Thor] (Heavy - 70 tons)
- Timber Wolf [Mad Cat] (Heavy - 75 tons)
- Blood Asp (Assault - 90 tons)
- Miscellaneous 'Mechs (Bandits)
- Fireant (Light - 30 tons)
- Urbanmech (Light - 30 tons)
[edit] Gallery
 A lance of BattleMechs attempt to distract hostiles from a friendly convoy. |
 A lone 'Mech sneaks up behind a hostile Highlander. |
 A scene from the game's introductory FMV. |
 Biggest city ever created for MC2; part of wolfman's "Dark Rain" campaign. |
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- MechCommander.org
- MechCommander 2 Source code
- TCLN Gaming League
- MechCommander 2 - Official Website
- wolfman's missions - unofficial Expansion Pack, Missions and Campaigns
- wolfman's forum - Infos, Guidance, Help
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