July 29, 2001:  Karimicus and `Banger promoted to Sergeant Major (SGM).  Gunman promoted to Staff Sergeant Major (SSGM).  Mechwarrior Profile added for Arkak Drkad.

 

July 22, 2001:  `Banger added to our Roster of Mechwarriors.  Mechwarrior Profile added for Karimicus.

 

July 20, 2001:  [MEDIA ALERT] MECHCOMMANDER 2 DROPS 100 TONS OF MECHANIZED STEEL ONTO STORE SHELVES Date: 7/19/01 2:31:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time  From: jon@arbuthnot.com (Jon Lenaway) Please feel free to make use of the included box art. Also, a larger version can be found by clicking here.  http://www.arbuthnot.com/images/media.gif JULY 19, 2001 MECHCOMMANDER 2 DROPS 100 TONS OF MECHANIZED STEEL ONTO STORE SHELVES Retailers are witnessing a BattleMech invasion of monstrous proportions, as MechCommander 2 from Microsoft starts to appear on store shelves throughout the U.S. Wide availability is expected later this month. MechCommander 2 offers players a real-time game of power, combat and treachery set in the BattleTech universe. Players must use their strategic knowledge and tactical skills to change the balance of power in a region of space known as the Chaos March. MechCommander 2 gives gamers more than amazing gameplay -- it draws them into the rich, 16-year history of the BattleTech Universe. Players will simultaneously command up to 16 enormous BattleMechs in real-time combat, where outsmarting the enemy is the key to victory. MechCommander 2 is fully 3D, with state-of-the-art terrain that influences player tactics. Players knock down trees, blow through walls, jump jet onto cliffs and crush anything standing in their way to victory. While a lone MechWarrior wields up to 100 tons of "Mechanized" death, the MechCommander rules the battlefield from above imposing his strategic will and mastering all he surveys. When he issues an order to jump, MechWarriors obey. When something needs to be destroyed, the MechCommander need only finger the target. He rules the battlefield with an iron fist, commanding his units from the orbital dropship. MechCommander 2 is available in stores now or by calling Microsoft at (888) 218-5617 or on the Internet at http://shop.microsoft.com/ for an estimated retail price of $54.95 (U.S.).  MechCommander 2 will also include full support for Internet play, with matchmaking available on Zone.com (http://www.zone.com/). For more information on the game, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/games/mechcommander2/

 

July 18, 2001:  Terra and Solaris VII added to our Planets Directory.  Gunman promoted to Sergeant Major (SGM).  Lyran Commonwealth Colleges format updated. Battletech 3025 Update with Game Pics Date: 7/18/01 10:39:13 AM Eastern Daylight Time  From: Gallows30

            Hail, Arturus!

            FYI, multiplayer Battletech 3025 pre-beta info:

            http://www.ea.com/worlds/games/pl_battle00/home.jsp

            Gallows

 

July 11, 2001:  Gunman promoted to Staff Sergeant (SSG).  Promotions page updated.  Regiment Commanders issued their initial orders.

 

July 8, 2001:  Benson requests to be removed from the Roster of Mechwarriors.  Alfred Rudolph added to our Roster of Mechwarriors.  Mechwarrior Profile for Jacob "Jinx" Skipper posted.  Matt Brown, Sawboss and Ian Rhyne promoted to Private First Class (PFC).  Roster/Regiments setup by game platform.  Tharkad planet description added to the Planets Database.  Early Mechs ("The Mackie") added to the Historical Archives. [MEDIA ALERT] MECHCOMMANDER 2 GOES GOLD  Date: 7/2/01 4:09:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time  From: jon@arbuthnot.com (Jon Lenaway) July 2, 2001  Microsoft today announced that MechCommander 2, the highly anticipated real-time tactical game of mechanized combat, has gone gold and is expected to hit store shelves in mid-July. MechCommander 2 offers players a real-time game of power, combat, and treachery set in the BattleTech® universe. Players must use their strategic knowledge and tactical skills to change the balance of power in a region of space known as the Chaos March. MechCommander 2 gives gamers more than amazing gameplay -- it draws them into the rich, 16-year history of the BattleTech Universe. Players will be immersed in intense tactical gameplay, simultaneously commanding up to 16 enormous BattleMechs in real-time combat, where outsmarting the enemy is their key to victory. MechCommander 2 is fully 3D, with state-of-the-art terrain that can be maneuvered to the gamer's advantage. Players can knock down trees, blow through walls, jump jet onto cliffs and step on things standing in their way to victory!  While a lone MechWarrior can wield up to 100 tons of "Mechanized" death, the MechCommander rules the battlefield from above, imposing his strategic will and mastering all he surveys. When he issues an order to jump, MechWarriors obey. When something needs to be destroyed, the MechCommander need only finger the target. He rules the battlefield with an iron fist, commanding his units from the orbital dropship. MechCommander 2 will also include full support for Internet play, with matchmaking available on Zone.com (http://www.zone.com/). For more information on the game, visit: http://www.microsoft.com/games/mechcommander2/ Arbuthnot Communications, Inc. 9000 W. Sunset Blvd, Suite 1010 West Hollywood, CA 90069 http://www.arbuthnot.com