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Summary of Contents for MECH ASSAULT

Page 1: ... Ballistic Select Missile Fire Weapon Scoreboard Multiplayer Rotate Torso Global Team Chat Multiplayer Defensive Weapon n o t e The button layout on your controller may differ slightly from the one shown here Gameplay is exactly the same Cycle Weapon Groups To learn more about MechAssault or other FASA Studio games visit http www fasastudio com ...

Page 2: ...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...

Page 3: ... read through them before each mission They will contain up to date classified information This is only the beginning END Encryption Main Interface We ve configured your tactical interface unit to give you the necessary information in the simplest most direct form to use in the field Protect this unit at all costs or you ll be on your own without the appropriate technical and intel data you need t...

Page 4: ... 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 Ea...

Page 5: ...ler 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 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 ca...

Page 6: ...edium 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 Class Medium BattleMech Tonnage 65 Speed 25 mph Offensive Weapons Pulse Laser ...

Page 7: ...gy 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 first to appear in the Inner Sphere It also ha...

Page 8: ...ry little heat MISSILE WEAPONS We ve also outfitted 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 see...

Page 9: ... 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 t...

Page 10: ...f Blake are known to have a large tech cache and a fighting 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 profiles of attack...

Page 11: ...gure your game options Press to confirm the game options 5 Scroll with the D pad to choose your Mech type and color on the Staging screen Each player must press when ready Press again to change your selection 6 Press to launch the game Multiple Mechs As part of your training and preparation we recommend you battle head to head or in teams with other Mechs Here we ve included details for a number o...

Page 12: ... up a Friends List to see who s online and invite them to play and talk to them in real time To determine if Xbox Live is available in your region go to http www xbox com live Before you can play MechAssault online you need to connect your Xbox console to a direct or shared broadband connection and sign up for the Xbox Live service For details see the Xbox Live Quick Start card included with MechA...

Page 13: ... against you DOWNLOAD CONTENT Download the latest MechAssault content to your Xbox console This may include new Mechs and weapons as well as additional multiplayer game types and maps QUICK MATCH The fastest way to find an online session of MechAssault Quick Match allows you to search for a session quickly specifying minimal criteria To play a Quick Match session of MechAssault 1 Select Quick Matc...

Page 14: ...election You can also change the voice masking if you have the voice communicator connected 5 The host presses to begin the game and cause mayhem THE STAGING SCREEN The Staging screen is where the players in a session can hang out between games and see the status of other players in the session such as what Mechs they re using It is also where each player chooses Mech and voice communicator option...

Page 15: ...can also add Friends to your Friends List by entering their gamertags in your Xbox Dashboard Online options which can be accessed by ejecting your MechAssault disc PLAYERS LIST The Players List displays all active players and up to 10 of the most recent players you ve battled with or against The following scenarios illustrate just some of the handy uses for the Players List Let s say you want to f...

Page 16: ...d Voice muted MULTIPLAYER BATTLE TYPES There are a number of multiplayer battle scenarios available for you and your lancemates in training regardless of the multiplayer connection you choose The following details will help you decide which multiplayer game you want to play GRINDER LOCAL XBOX ONLY See how long you can survive as more and more Mechs are spawned into the battle Play on your own or t...

Page 17: ...ter Ivory Test Lead John O Sullivan Testers Lorraine Quain Julien Chergui Documentation Niamh Butler Packaging David Hamilton Administrative Assistant Karin French MechAsault Manual Writer Lead Keith Cirillo Editor Jason Groce Design Chris Burns Special Thanks John Mediacrity Howard Dave PromKing Berger Jerry Splotch Edsall Tom Hardboiled Burlington Harold Sripley Ryan Zach Russell Roger Wolfson S...

Page 18: ...reproduced stored in or introduced into a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise or for any purpose without the express written permission of Microsoft Corporation Microsoft may have patents patent applications trademarks copyrights or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document Except as...

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