Mech Platoon FAQ
11/06/2002
VERSION 1.0
This FAQ was written by bluehellstar (
[email protected])
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*Introduction*
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Hello. My name is Albert Ortiz Baltazar. This is the first FAQ I have
ever written, so forgive me if I make a bad job about it. I hope I can
update the FAQ frequently, so I can share with you the information I
get. If you've got any questions or something you may want to add to the
FAQ, just send me an E-mail to
[email protected] and I will be
more than glad to answer you. Well, lets get to the FAQ.
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*Contents*
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1-Version Review
2-Introduction to the game
3-Game Controls and Main Menu
4-Races
3a-Leon
3b-Trampler
3c-Minos
4-Tutorial
5-Missions
5a-Leon
5b-Trampler
5c-Minos
6-Mechs
7-Legal Stuff
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*Version Review*
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Version 1.0
11/06/2002
Today, I began writing the FAQ for Mech Platoon. I hope I can get a lot
more done in the next versions, because for now, I have only finished
the Tutorial missions, but I will begin to work on the different
campaigns.
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*Introduction to Mech Platoon*
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The wise men say "there is no end to the truth". In this war-torn place
there are two things without end, the universe and greed.
Glittering stars give the impression of eternal serenity, but the
reality is that they hide a lie. Among them blazes an endless war over
limited resources, skirmishes that grow as universe expands.
Well, after an impressive cinema, the game finally starts. This is the
first Real Time Strategy game on the Gameboy Advance. It is a great
game, with a lot of missions, and many mechs to discover. Also, you can
join a friend to see who is the best in this universe. OK, lets get
started.
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*Game Controls and Main Menu*
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--Game Controls--
Control Pad: Move in the menus, and move the cursor inside the game.
A: Choose options, and select units and options inside the main game.
B: Cancel options, and cancel the selection of units and options inside
the main game. Also, if you press B, and then L or R, you can jump
through your units.
R: Not used unless you press R & B so you can use the jump-through-your
-units function.
L: Not used unless you press L & B so you can use the jump-through-your
-units function.
Start: Just used to choose menu options.
Select: Brings out the map in the main game.
--Main Menu--
Start
In this option you can begin the main game, or the tutorial if it is
your first time playing.
Continue
If you have a saved game, you can continue it here.
VS
If you have a friend that has another Mech Platoon game, you can
challenge him to a battle to see who is the best in this universe.
Tutorial
This option appears once you finish tutorial for the first time, choose
this option if you want to replay the tutorial.
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*Races*
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Now I shall describe each an everyone of the races that are selectable
in the game.
1-LEON
A nation of proud and skilled assasins, the Leon army is an unseen force
in the universe. No one is inmune to their long range attacks.
My opinion: Good race, with the longest range of attack in almost all of
its units, but sometimes weak against the Minos, who are good with
upclose attacks, devastating the Leon group because of their lack of
close-range attacks. But this problem can be eliminated further in the
game, when you can get other units.
Basic Unit Name: AZAZEL
2-TRAMPLER
Comprised of highly mobile mercenaries, the Trampler army moves like a
tempest, striking fast, striking hard, and leaving only ruin.
My opinion: I think this is the best army to start out with, because
they have a good attack, and a speed that no other army has. I suppose
this is army has no real weakness, and can overcome many problems that
the other groups cannot find an answer until later in the game.
Basic Unit Name: CAIM 1
3-MINOS
The allied army of Minos specializes in close range combat and features
heavy armor units. It is the toughest force in the universe.
My opinion: Slow and Strong, that's the best description of this group.
Their attacks are stronger than any other groups, and a few units can
take an army of enemies. Sometimes strong against the Trampler and Leon
armies, but because of the slowness of the units, they can be out-runned
by the Tramplers, and another weakness would be that since Minos
specialize in close range attacks, the Leon can easily destroy them with
their long-range attacks.
Basic Unit Name: ORIAS 1
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*The Tutorial*
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Here is the Tutorial walkthrough. There are several small missions here
so you can understand better the game. It's really easy, but for the
people who got stuck (which a doubt there was someone) here is the
walkthrough.
TENZAN
Blessed with a mild climate Tenzan is a paradise in this war-torn
universe. Unlike a typical resort, this is a military training facility.
The roar from a drill instructor and screams from recruits reverberate
in the canyons and dissipate into azure skies.
TUTORIAL MISSION NO.1
--MISSION BRIEFING--
Welcome to planet Tenzan. This planet is a training facility for new
recruits. In order to succesfully complete your basic training, you'll
need to pay attention.
Here's your first mission: Soldiers without a base have no place to
regroup after battle. Soldiers will give maximum effort if they have a
Base to protect. You will organize your men and build a Base. After all,
victory and survival do not depend on strategic might alone.
Winning Conditions: Construct a base.
Losing Conditions: None.
Battle Strategy:
Here is the overview. You start out with 3 labor units, right? Well, you
must first choose the one that is being pointed by the computer. Then,
you select the move option and you move the unit to one of the shiny
circles (the one that is being pointed). After that you have to select a
group of units and move them to the other circle, which is very simple.
After that, you get to build a base. Just press A on a unit a select the
BUILD option and after that select the BASE, and build it wherever you
want.
<---MISSION COMPLETE--->
TUTORIAL MISSION NO.2
--MISSION BRIEFING--
Stockpiling natural resources is essential for projecting power in any
combat theater. Order the workers stationed in Delusion Valley to
collect natural resources. After work is initiated, build a Warehouse to
store the gathered resources.
Winnning Conditions: Create labor units and build a Warehouse.
Losing Conditions: None.
Battle Strategy:
You start out with 3 labor units and a base. You must now collect the
necesary resources and build some labor units and a warehouse. Begin by
selecting your labor units and putting them to work on the MATERIAL
ROCK. After they get enough MATERIAL ROCK, begin building more labor
units and send them to work the ENERGY SAND. After you get enough ENERGY
SAND, select 1 or 2 labor units and put them to build a WAREHOUSE. After
the Warehouse is finished, the mission is over.
<---MISSION COMPLETE--->
TUTORIAL MISSION NO.3
--MISSION BRIEFING--
Before you can build a structure you'll need to acquire skills.
Developing your unit's engineering skills is critical for the success of
any mission. A trained soldier is worth more than a squad of untrained
soldiers.
Winning Conditions: Recycle and collect a 100 Laser Crystal.
Losing Conditions: None.
Battle Strategy:
In this mission you'll have to recycle 100 LASER CRYSTAL. You'll first
have to upgrade your building skills so begin by sending your units to
work the MATERIAL ROCK. After you've got enough MATERIAL ROCK, select
the Base, and choose the Raise Build Skill Level option. After that,
wait a while until the upgrade is done. Meanwhile collect ENERGY SAND.
After you've got enough ENERGY SAND, select a few Labor Units and Build
the RECYCLE FACILITY. After you finish building it, Recycle 100 ENERGY
SAND for 100 LASER CRYSTALS. After that, th mission is over.
<---MISSION COMPLETE--->
TUTORIAL MISSION NO.4
--MISSION BRIEFING--
You need to be resourceful in order to survive. Recover the abandoned
battlefield ordinance and salvage anything of value. Then build a
labortory to improve our army intelligence.
Winning Conditions: Salvage 3 wrecks and build a lab.
Losing Conditions: No more than 3 wrecks can be salvaged.
Battle Strategy:
When the mission begins, some vehicles explode. After they explode, they
leave their wastes. You MUST grab these, because sometimes they contain
Mech Parts that can help you create many different mechs. Well, getting
back to the mission, send 3 Labor Units to the places where the mechs
exploded and grab the wreckage. After that, send your labor units to get
some ENERGY SAND, so you can build a laboratory. After you get 120
ENERGY SAND, grab one of your Labor Units and build a Laboratory. After
it gets finIshed, the mission is over.
<---MISSION COMPLETE--->
TUTORIAL MISSION NO.5
--MISSION BRIEFING--
Nature is the most feared enemy. Terrible monsters are in control of the
planet. You must neutralize all of the monsters nesting in the
highlands. We will be the ruler here.
Winning Conditions: Eliminate all mosnters!
Losing Conditions: No allied units survive.
Battle Strategy:
Finally, you get to battle some monsters. It's really easy though.
First, begin by collecting some ENERGY SAND so you can build a Factory.
After you get enough ENERGY SAND, select a Labor Unit and send him to
build a Factory wherever you want. After it is built, collect some
MATERIAL ROCK and build some more Labor Units, and send them to work the
ENERGY SAND and the LASER CRYSTAL. After you're full on resources,
select the Factory and build some units (I suggest the ZAREN unit) and
send them to your closest enemy. After that, send them to your other
enemies. Remember to use your radar to check on your enemies positions.
And after you destroy all the WEAVER enemies, the mission will be over.
<---MISSION COMPLETE--->
TUTORIAL MISSION NO.6
--MISSION BRIEFING--
Defense is as important as offense. Winning the battle is nearly
impossible when there is a balance between them. Strengthening your
defense is essential for survival.
Winning Conditions: Build a Laser Base.
Losing Conditions: Allied base destroyed.
Battle Strategy:
First, send your ZAREN units to destroy the enemy that's attacking the
base. After that, send your units to destroy the other enemy that is
closer to the base. Then, select a Labor Unit and repair your base.
After it's repaired, select the base and choose the RAISE TECHNOLOGY
LEVEL option. By doing this, you will be able to build the Laser Base.
While the upgrade is being finished, send your Labor Units to work on
the LASER CRYSTAL. After the upgrade is finished and you get enough
LASER CRYSTAL, select a Labor Unit and command it to build a Laser Base.
After the Laser Base is built, the mission is over.
<---MISSION COMPLETE--->
TUTORIAL MISSION NO.7
--MISSION BRIEFING--
This is your final task. Remember everything you've learned so far.
Watch the enemy carefully, then plan your strategy. Win this battle and
your training will be complete!
Winning Conditions: Destroy all enemy units!
Losing Conidtions: Allied base destroyed.
Battle Strategy:
First, select the base and choose the RAISE MILITARY SKILL option. Wait
for the upgrade to be completed. While you wait, send your units to
attack the nearby enemy group (Or you can wait for the upgrade so you
can defeat the enemies more easily). Careful because they've got the
same range as your mechs. Once the upgrade is complete, select the
Laboratory, and choose the Upgrade Unit option. Select Upgrade unit
ABYSS 1 ~ ABYSS 2, and the upgrade will begin. Wait until it's finished.
Once it's finished, send your units to destroy the enemies (which will
be an easy task due that your units are a lot stronger). After you
destroy the remaining enemy units, the Tutorial Missions will be finally
over.
<---MISSION COMPLETE--->
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*Before Going In To The Main Game...*
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Once you finish the Tutorial Missions for the first time, you won't need
to play the Tutorial anymore once you begin a New Game. Now you will be
able to skip the Tutorial. If you want to practice some more, the new
Tutorial option will now be opened also.
OK, since you finished the Tutorial, you will get to choose Leon, Minos
or the Trampler nations to fight aside with them. Each nation has
different missions and different styles of fighting so choose wisely.
*I will get to the other missions later, sorry for he inconvenience!*
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*Legal Stuff*
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This FAQ is copyright 2002 by Bluehellstar. Any unauthorized duplication
or hosting of this FAQ (other than Game Faq's) is an ilegal action and
will be punished by the law.
Bluehellstar
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