BattleTech (Video Game)/Capture the Argo

Capture the Argo

BRIEFING

A self-appointed bandit queen has taken possession of the Argo, a derelict DropShip and relic of the Star League era. We believe that it belongs in more suitable hands' namely, ours. You will drop on Axylus, shut down the pirates' antiaircraft capabilities, and hold out while our engineers bring the Argo back to life.

Darius Oliveira: This seems straightforward enough\u2026 but be careful, {COMMANDER.FirstName}. We don't know for sure what you're going to find on that moon, and we've had enough surprises already.

DURING MISSION

Darius Oliveira: Welcome to Axylus, Commander. It's every bit as charming as you'd expect a pirate–occupied moon to be.

Darius Oliveira: You'll find Grim Sybil's radar stations just ahead. Defenses appear to be limited to turrets and ground vehicles–for the time being, at least. We know that Grim Sibil has at least one lance of BattleMechs, so be ready for anything.

Darius Oliveira: Be careful of the pirates' turrets as you make your way into the base. They pack a nasty punch, and they can also sensor lock your 'Mechs. Aim for the turret generator–that'll be the fastest way to neutralize the threat.

Darius Oliveira: After the pirates' radar stations are down, you'll be clear to proceed to the Argo. Good hunting, Commander... knock out their radar cover, crush any pirate resistance, and secure us that derelict.

Grim Sibil: [static] Is no one else seeing this?! Wake up, you [static] –iots, we've got company! [static]

Pirate: They're driving... giant... BattleMechs. We can't fight against- [gunshot]

Grim Sibil: Any more objections? Good. Then get out there and FIGHT!

[Once the Commander's Lance has destroyed one radar tower]

Grim Sibil: They've knocked out HALF of our DAMNED RADAR COVER! You'd better get those LRMs online NOW, or you're gonna learn what a bellyful of laser fire feels like!

[Once the Commander's Lance has destroyed both radar towers]

Darius Oliveira: That's done it, Commander! The AA guns are down–for now. Get to the crash site and secure the area!

[Once the Commander's Lance reached the Argo]

Darius Oliveira: The crash site is secure! Sumire, you've got a clear approach path to the derelict.

Sumire Meyer: Two steps ahead of you, XO. Watch yourself, Commander-I'm coming in hot!

Sumire Meyer: The package is delivered, XO. I'm taking the Leopard to a safe distance before the pirates can get their guns running again.

Darius Oliveira: Roger that, Meyer. Dr. Murad, your team is clear to enter the derelict.

Farah Murad: I hear you, Mr. Oliveira! We're making our way inside now!

Farah Murad: All right, people, you know what to do. Marines, please clear the ship of pirates!

Canopian Marine Sergeant: With pleasure, Dr. Murad.

[Transmission during the fight with the pirates around the Argo]

Canopian Marine Sergeant: [burst of gunfire] [screaming] Engineering room clear, Dr. Murad. We're pushing forward.

Farah Murad: Do it! Mechanics, engineers–to your stations, you know the drill! ...And mind the pools of blood.

Canopian Marine Sergeant: [static] Dr. Murad, the pirates have Alpha Squad pinned down in the Argos main hallway. Bravo Squad... Bravo Squad is holding the door to Engineering, but you'd better hurry up!

Farah Murad: Sergeant? Talk to me!

Canopian Marine Sergeant: [static] [unintelligible sound] [static]

Darius Oliveira: Dr. Murad, what's happening in there? Come in, Doctor!

Farah Murad: A little busy! The pirates are dead... [sounds of exertion] ...but so are half of my engineers... [loud banging sound] ...it's an unholy mess in here, bodies everywhere... [electrical crackling noise]

Darius Oliveira: Can you get the ship flying again? I need an update!

Farah Murad: Look, do you want me to talk, or do you want me to fix the damned ship? You do your job, and I'll do mine!

[Once the first wave of pirates around the Argo are defeated.]

Grim Sibil: You think you're gonna steal my ship, you miserable little scrub?! NOBODY steals from Grim Sybil! I'm gonna CARVE you like a ROASTED PIG!

Darius Oliveira: That's a big 'Mech.

Yang Virtanen: Yeah, but it's in terrible condition. Concentrate your fire, and you should be able to take it.

Farah Murad: Get your lance to the Argo, Commander! I'm just...about... done...

[Once Grim Sibil Quickdraw is destroyed.]

Grim Sibil: No! This moon is MINE, you CAN'T– [static] [scream] [static]

[Once the Commander's lance has reached the Argo cargo doors.]

Farah Murad: It's done! I can't believe it-it really worked! The engines are online and I have thrust control!

Darius Oliveira: Go now, celebrate later!

Farah Murad: Roger that! Hang on, Commander... for the first time in two centuries, this beast is going to fly!