12.28.02

Gallows promoted to Colonel (COL).  Reddog promoted to Sergeant Major (SGM).  Hicks promoted to Corporal (CP) and transferred to the 17th SR.  Delerium added to the Roster of Mechwarriors.  Gunman transferred to Dropship Reserves.

12.20.02

Fox awarded the Order of Tamar Tigers (OTT) medal.  Kap promoted to Senior Sergeant Major (SenSGM).  Reddog promoted to Staff Sergeant (SSG).  Tanner, Caesar and Hawkeye resigned from the Roster of Mechwarriors.  Hicks and Warrior Kid added to the Roster of Mechwarriors.

12.12.02

Dark Raven promoted to Staff Sergeant Major (SSGM).  Jadua awarded Order of Tamar Tigers (OTT) medal.  Cybersolo promoted to Senior Sergeant Major (SenSGM) and awarded McKennsy's Ground Pounders Medal (GPM).  Gunman awarded McKennsy's Hammer (McH) medal.

12.05.02

Redlander, Arawn Davilex and Ibram Gaunt added to the Roster of Mechwarriors.  Hawkeye promoted to Staff Sergeant (SSG).  Mobius and Daun Erikson transferred to the Dropship Reserves.

[MEDIA ALERT] MECHWARRIOR 4: MERCENARIES DEMO/EDITOR NOW AVAILABLE
Date: 12/3/02
From: wiebke@AEGmail.com

MechWarrior 4®: Mercenaries Demo Now Available

Microsoft Game Studios today announced that the MechWarrior 4®: Mercenaries demo is now available for download from the official site at http://www.microsoft.com/games/mw4mercs/. The demo offers players a chance to try out the single-player experience across two different missions and to go for the glory in the brand new Solaris VII arenas. Players can also fight for bragging rights across two different multiplayer maps and take five 'Mechs for a test-stomp, allowing them to get a taste of what it's like to pilot everything from a small scout 'Mech to the brand new Hellhound. The retail version of MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries is now available throughout North America for the estimated price of $49.99 (U.S.).

MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries combines the popular gun-for-hire theme with a dynamic storyline and several features never before seen in the MechWarrior universe. Following the rise to power of a newly formed Mercenary MechWarrior Company, MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries allows players to affiliate with the Northwind Highlanders, Gray Death Legion, Kell Hounds or Wolf's Dragoons to experience a captivating story line that evolves based on players' actions during the game. Features include the ability to command up to eight 'Mechs at one time, as well as new multiplayer options and a new dynamic single player campaign with more than 40 missions. Developed by Cyberlore Studios Inc. in conjunction with Microsoft's FASA Studio, MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries challenges players to decide whether to remain a neutral party in the conflict or intentionally accept contracts that will set them firmly against one of the great Noble Houses. Completing missions for either side ultimately determines the fate of the players' band of mercenaries, and the path they choose determines how their quest ends. For more information about MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries, visit the official site at http://www.microsoft.com/games/mw4mercs/.

Microsoft Game Studios is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of games for the PC, Xbox video game system and online platforms. Comprising a network of top developers, Microsoft Game Studios is committed to creating innovative and diverse game portfolios for the PC ( http://www.microsoft.com/games/ ), including such franchises as Age of Empires, Flight Simulator and Zoo Tycoon; Xbox ( http://www.xbox.com/ ), including such franchises as Halo, Project Gotham Racing and NFL Fever; and Zone.com ( http://www.zone.com/ ), the official games channel for the MSN network and home to such hits as Bejeweled and OutSmart.

12.02.02

Tanner added to the Roster of Mechwarriors.  Kap promoted to Staff Sergeant Major (SSGM).  Matti Kuokkanen promoted to Corporal (CP).  Equipment page updated with Enhanced Optics, IFF Jammerand Advanced Gyro.  Feedback page updated with MW4: Merc Mechs Inner Sphere chassis and recruit colleges assigned based on platform.

NEW Sample Operational Orders (OPORD) Form:  11.29.02
As Emailed From: ttanner@twcny.rr.com
File: MechOPORD1.doc (MS Word document - 242,176 bytes)

This should help, if you have any questions let me know. I know this is not the U.S. Army but these work really well, once you get some practice on them.

Brigade Commander's Note:

This form seems PERFECT for planning ALL future missions.  Although extremely detailed, once it's completed by the TAC or appropriate Drop Commander, it will hopefully minimize the recent communication and organizational problems we have been experiencing.

Therefore, as a beta test, for our next drop:

- The TAC or assigned Drop Commander will complete the MechOPORD.
- The author will send to ALL assigned/scheduled Mechwarriors scheduled to attend a minimum of THREE (3) DAYS prior to the Battle.
- The MechOPORD is a detailed form, so take the time to complete it with forethought and proper planning !  Otherwise, it serves no useful purpose.
- A copy shall be sent to the Tactical Officer and Brigade Commander for review.
- Any revisions shall be sent back to the author a minimum of 2 days prior to the scheduled battle to allow time for revisions.
- The final MechOPORD will be emailed to ALL assigned/scheduled Mechwarriors scheduled to attend a minimum of TWENTY-FOUR (24) hours prior to the scheduled battle.

My thanks to Cadet (CDT) Tanner for bringing us this new useful battle planning tool !!!

<SALUTE>

SFC/Duke GEN Arturus Steiner/Command/Sunder
(McH/OTT/HoS)

Duke of Summer
Margrave of the Skye Front
Brigade Commander of the Skye Rangers