MechWarrior: Tactical Command/Winfield Mission 6

Winfield – Mission 6

Objectives

  • Meet with Colonel Omata

Mission Description

Winfield: Major. Sergeant. Have the two of you reviewed the latest combat reports?

Beckman: I've reviewed them, General, but the data makes no sense. 'Mechs can't carry this many energy weapons without overheating. And with payloads that heavy, you'd also have to strip armor down to paper-thin protection.

Holloway: This enemy has technology beyond anything we've ever seen. I'd question it as well, if we weren't seeing the same report from every officer.

Winfield: What about Hammer Lance? Did it get back in one piece?

Beckman: They're not exactly 'back,' General. There was some question about their recall orders. They did break contact with the enemy, but I've kept them in the field.

Winfield: Good. Because I've decided to work a cease-fire and temporary alliance with the Draconis Combine strike force left on the planet, and their commander is only willing to talk with Captain Hammer.

Holloway: Colonel Omata. The Captain ran into him when we attacked the Combine field base. House Kurita puts great store in bushido. The personal honor of warriors. Omata might actually listen.

Beckman: And if he doesn't like what he hears, or if Hammer says anything…unfortunate…Omata will attack.

Winfield: Then I'll send you out next, Major. But no matter what, we will get this temporary alliance ratified. Because one thing has become clear to me. We can't oppose these Jade Falcons by ourselves.

DURING MISSION

(Hammer – Awesome; Wittinger – JagerMech; Benson – Cataphract; McVickers – Catapult)

Omata: You come in person. I had warriors who doubted that you could show such honor. Especially after your recent humiliating retreat.

Hammer: I was once told that a skilled commander never seeks to engage the enemy when at a disadvantage.

Omata: You do me great honor in remembering.

Hammer: Actually, I believe that means we have both studied from Sun-Tzu's Art of War.

Omata: Hai. So we have. But do you come here to beg for our assistance?

Hammer: No. I do not beg. And I will not bargain from weakness. I'd sooner blast a hole through your cockpit shield.

Omata: And, if I were to admit that my forces have also suffered heavy losses at the hands of this Clan?

Hammer: Then it might seem as if we have a mutual enemy.

Omata: It might. In fact, there is an alert coming in even as we speak. I shall patch it in…

Scout: Tai-sa! (audio says Tai-sho) Sensors detect enemy 'Mechs moving towards our position.

Omata: Our enemy has arrived sooner than I expected. Captain Hammer, will I have your support?

Hammer: Just so long as I have yours, Tai-sa (audio again says Tai-sho) Omata. Just so long.

OBJECTIVES

  • Ensure Omata's survival

Scout: Enemies coming in from the northwest.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES

  • Evacuate the northwestern forces.

Scout: Hostiles sighted in the southwest.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES

  • Evacuate the southwestern forces.

Scout: Attackers moving from the northeast.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES

  • Evacuate the northeastern forces

Scout: Clan 'Mechs southeast of the base!

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES

  • Evacuate the southeastern forces

Jules: There's just no end to these guys.

Holloway: Thirty DropShips, according to HQ. They came to Winfield willing to pay the price.

Hammer: Then let's make sure they pay a premium.

Scout: They're coming in from all sides!

Winfield: …all units… Main line…shattered. Fall back…prepare…

Hauk: That doesn't sound good.

Holloway: It's a general recall, Commander. It doesn't specifically address Hammer Lance, but…

Hammer: Colonel Omata. You have to gather your forces and leave! Making this truce last is up to you. We'll cover your retreat.

Omata: Risking yourself to deliver a former enemy from annihilation? I cannot let you claim that honor alone.

Hammer: Risking myself to deliver an ally into the hands of my superiors! Those were my orders. You don't want to owe me. You can pay it forward. Now go!

Omata: Very well. I will not dishonor your sacrifice. All units! Prepare to fall back.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVE

  • Make a last stand

Eric Hazen: You fight well for Inner Sphere Freebirth, but now you face the full fury of Clan Jade Falcon!

Hauk: Is this it, sir?

Hammer: General Winfield believes this alliance was necessary. For what it's worth, so do I. So, this is where we make a difference.

Jules: It's been an honor, Captain.

Teresa: No regrets.

Eric Hazen: I have defeated your best warriors. Now I shall come for you…Commander.

MISSION SUCCESS

  • Ensure Omata's survival – 1,100,000 C-bills
  • Evacuate the northwestern forces – 100,000 C-bills
  • Evacuate the southwestern forces – 100,000 C-bills
  • Evacuate the northeastern forces – 100,000 C-bills
  • Evacuate the southeastern forces – 100,000 C-bills
  • Make a last stand – SUCCEEDED