MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries - The Official Strategy Guide

Summary
MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries - The Official Strategy Guide is a guide book for Activision's 1996 computer game MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries set in the BattleTech universe. It provides information on the game mechanics, tips and strategies to completing the game. Chapter 5 provides Technical Readout style information on the 'Mechs that can be purchased within the game. Chapters 6 and 7 give a walkthrough of the missions and how to complete them.

Canonicity
Like the computer game for which it is a supplement product, this book was produced under a valid license yet does not meet the criteria for canon. Its contributions to the BattleTech universe must thus be considered apocryphal.

From the back cover
"You may have made it to Khan of your Clan in MechWarrior 2, but an even bigger challenge awaits in this new "prequel" from the BattleTech Universe. Combat-hardened pilots like you must cast aside loyalty and honor in your quest for money, power and fame."

Contents

 * Foreword by Jordan Weisman
 * Table of Contents
 * Introduction
 * Chapter 1 - The Business of War
 * Business Basics
 * Overview of Computer Functions
 * Hiring Personnel
 * Managing your Inventory
 * Evaluating Finances
 * Chapter 2 - 'Mech Ops
 * Using 'Mech Ops
 * 'Mech Purchasing Strategies for the Long Haul
 * Optimizing 'Mechs for Battle
 * Chapter 3 - 'Mech Handling and Basic Combat Procedures
 * 'Mech Movement
 * Targeting and Navigation
 * Miscellaneous HUD and 'Mech Systems
 * Handling your Weapons
 * Commanding a Lance
 * Chapter 4 - Advanced Mercenary Tips and Tricks
 * Single 'Mech Tactics
 * Lance Tactics
 * Evasive Measures
 * Miscellaneous Mercenary Advice
 * Chapter 5 - The 'Mech Roster
 * Light 'Mechs
 * Hornet
 * Commando
 * Mongoose
 * Battle Hawk
 * Javelin
 * Urbanmech
 * Jenner
 * Panther
 * Raven
 * Medium 'Mechs
 * Assassin
 * Cicada
 * Clint
 * Sentinel
 * Whitworth
 * Vindicator
 * Wolf Trap
 * Centurion
 * Crab
 * Hunchback
 * Trebuchet
 * Grim Reaper
 * Heavy 'Mechs
 * Dragon
 * Quickdraw
 * Bombardier
 * Catapult
 * Jagermech
 * Flashman
 * Orion
 * Rakshasa
 * Assault 'Mechs
 * Awesome
 * Hatamoto-Chi
 * Salamander
 * Thug
 * Victor
 * Zeus
 * Stalker
 * Cyclops
 * Highlander
 * Mauler
 * Annihilator
 * Atlas
 * Chapter 6 - The Campaign Book, Part I
 * The Training Campaign
 * Galdeon Campaign
 * New Ivaarsen Campaign
 * New Ivaarsen II
 * Liezen Campaign
 * Gravenhague Campaign
 * Chapter 7 - The Campaign Book, Part II
 * Solaris VII Championship
 * Sigurd Campaign
 * Wolcott Campaign
 * Last Frontier Campaign
 * Battle of Luthien