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MechAssault is an awesome game. It is the main reason why I bought an Xbox
in the first place. I noticed there weren't any in-depth FAQs about the
weapons and defense mechanisms, so I decided to write this one. While the
game doesn't have a very large selection of weapons to choose from, it helps
to understand the purpose of each device in order to be able to decide what
weapon to use against what enemies at what time.

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My name is Cody Bishko. I live in Alberta, Canada. I have always had a
passion for gaming and writing about games, and I want to become some kind of
gaming-related writer in the future. I have an odd knack when it comes to
electronics, especially computers and other high-tech devices. I play a lot
of games in my spare time, especially on my PlayStation 2. I currently own a
PC, PS2 and Xbox, and consider myself a hard-core console gamer. I am
interested in Audio/Visual entertainment (DJing, professional lighting, etc),
but my budget keeps me away from such hobbies.

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The version history is used to keep track of all the updates made to this
document. Most people don't look at it, but I personally appreciate it when
software designers and other FAQ authors write a version history so I can see
what has been changed over time. If you're like me, go ahead and go through
it, but if you are like most people I know, just skip to the next section.

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/ Version | Date | Changes \
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| 0.01 05/01/03 - Initial release of the FAQ. |
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This is the Table of Contents. Since this is the first version of this FAQ,
everything is new, so I won't bother marking it as new or updated. For
future versions, however, please note the following key of symbols that will
appear beside items in the table of contents.

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/ # - Denotes the section has been updated with new information. \
| * - Denotes there have been errors fixed (serious ones, i.e., |
| Wrong information has been fixed, bad credit, etc. |
| $ - Denotes a brand new section that wasn't included in any of |
| the previous releases. |
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Section 0 - General
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0.10 Introduction
0.20 Author Information
0.30 Version History
0.40 Table of Contents
0.50 Soon to Come

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Section 1 - Offensive Weaponry
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1.10 Energy Weapons
1.11 Pulse Laser
1.12 Laser
1.13 Particle Projection Cannon (PPC)
1.20 Ballistic Weapons
1.21 Machine Gun
1.31 Autocannon
1.41 Gauss Rifle
1.30 Missile Weapons
1.31 Crossbow
1.32 Hammer
1.33 Javelin

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Section 2 - Defense and Special Weaponry
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! 2.10 Jump Jets
! 2.20 Null Signature
! 2.30 Target Jamming
! 2.40 Chaff
! 2.50 Shield

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Section 3 - Salvage
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! 3.10 What is it?
! 3.20 What does it represent?
! 3.30 Types:
! 3.31 Armor
! 3.32 Energy
! 3.33 Ballistic
! 3.34 Missile
! 3.40 Where can I find it?

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Section 4 - FAQ Info
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4.10 Contacting the Author
4.20 Credits and Thanks
4.30 Copyright

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I plan on making this a very throughout FAQ detailing everything on the
weapons systems and the gadgets. Any ideas you have please email them to me
so I can start working on them ASAP. See section 4.10 for contact details.

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Energy weapons are mostly used against quick moving targets at a mid to close
range. They require stored energy in the 'Mech, which is indicated by the
red energy bar located on the bottom right of the Heads-Up Display (HUD).
When an energy weapon is fired, the bar drops and then has to charge itself
up again. Once fully charged, you can fire your energy weapons again. To
quickly select your energy weapon on your 'Mech, hit (X) on the controller;
or cycle through the selections using the left trigger.
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The Pulse Laser is a low power energy beam that has a very high rate of fire.
It is most effective against quick moving 'Mechs, ground vehicles, jets, and
helicopters. They are also very effective against the quick Elementals.
Accuracy depends on how well you can track the target. Hitting anything that
is a long ways a way can be difficult, especially if you are moving.
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This is the standard laser beam. When fired it projects a long beam of
energy with a limited tracking ability, which can cause damage even if your
target has moved. It has a longer reload time than the pulse laser, but
more power. This weapon is best used at a medium to long range against slow
to medium speed 'Mechs.
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The Particle Projection Cannon (PPC) is a very powerful energy weapon. It is
basically a ball of energy with slight seeking capability. Its main
drawback, like the Hammer Missiles, is its charging time. To fire, make sure
the weapon is selected and pull the right trigger until the weapon is charged
(Aim on HUD is blue). You don't have to charge the weapon fully before being
able to fire, just as long as it is blue. The PPC is effective at all
ranges, and has an excellent accuracy.

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Most 'Mechs incorporate Ballistic Weapons. The only thing you have to do is
put the targeting reticle over your target and fire. Most Ballistic Weapons
don't produce much heat, so they are a great way to make your 'Mech stop
overheating while still staying on the offensive. Press (Y) to quickly
switch to the Ballistic Weapon, or cycle through your choices with the left
trigger.

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The Machine Gun has the highest rate of fire in the game. It produces
absolutely no heat, so it is the best weapon to switch to if you find your
'Mech is overheating. It can be very devastating when used at a close range,
but useless at a long range. It is the most effective weapon to be used
against buildings and infantry.
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The Autocannon is a direct-fire weapon, so it doesn't have any tracking
abilities. It has a fairly slow rate of fire, and creates a fair amount of
heat. Damage is moderate to heavy, depending on range. It is best suited
for close to mid-range combat with slower 'Mechs.
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The Gauss Rifle is a very powerful ballistic weapon. It has a very slow rate
of fire, but it is very accurate to a huge distance. It creates very little
heat, so it can be used while dispersing heat like you would the Machine Gun.
(1.21). At level three, it has the ability to knock the target 'Mech off its
feet, giving you a chance to attack without taking damage.

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Missiles are the most widely used weapon in the game. Before firing
(excluding the Hammer Missile), you should make sure you have a target lock-
on, or you will probably miss your shot. To lock-on, simply hold the
crosshairs over your target for a few seconds, and when the crosshairs go
red, you're locked-on, and you can fire away. You will loose your lock-on if
the reticle is moved off the target for more than a few fractions of a
second. Missile weapons cause a lot of heat, so when things are starting to
melt down, it's advised that you switch to a ballistic weapon. To quickly
select the Missile Weapons, hit (B) on the Xbox controller, then fire away!

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The Crossbows are best used at a short range. They cause decent damage, have
a high rate of fire, and cause little heat. They have heat-seeking
capabilities, but they can't change their course very easily. When fired
from a 'Mech that has many turrets, it is possible to fire up to eight
separate missiles at once (with the missiles power-ups). This, plus the
ability to target multiple enemies at once, makes it very effective against a
large horde of enemies. It is very effective when there are a lot of
infantry running towards you, or a convoy of light tanks. Just remember to
get target lock before firing.
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The Hammer Missiles are deadly, but they lack the most needed seeking
feature. They are entirely dumb-fire, which means you have to really make
sure you've got a sure shot, because these take forever to load. Similar to
the PPC, you must hold down the right trigger until the clock symbol is at
max and is flashing. If you let go of the trigger, it will fire, but the
timer set on the missile will be set to detonate earlier, most likely
exploding in mid-air. This weapon is very effective against tough stationary
targets, or 'Mechs who get stuck. The missile will stick to the target, and
from there wait to detonate. It has a very large splash radius that will
damage any other enemies that are around the target when it blows up.
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The Javelin Missiles are long range missiles and cause moderate damage. They
feature tracking ability, so its accuracy is incredible. They have a good
splash radius, but create a lot of heat. The most you will see on a 'Mech is
four. These are very effective against heavily armored tanks and enemy
'Mechs.

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The only way to contact me is by email, which you can reach me by [ffluvah
(at) hotmail (dot) com]. If you have ANYTHING to add to this FAQ please
don't hesitate to send it. I respect other people's work, and will give you
full credit for whatever you submit. If you want to use this FAQ on your
website, please send me an email with a link to your website so I can check
it out beforehand. Whenever you email me regarding this FAQ, please make
sure you set the subject as "MechWarrior FAQ Submission" or it may get
ignored. I can't promise a response, but I will if I have the time.

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Since this is my first version, no one has contributed anything, so there
isn't anyone I can give credit to, however, I would like to thank Microsoft,
FASA Studio, and Day 1 Studio for making such a great game. I would also
like to thank my girlfriend, Casey, for helping me out with the layout and my
horrible grammar.
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This document is copyrighted by international law and you are not allowed to
use/modify the information in this FAQ without first requesting the
permission from its author. You must not use it for any unauthorized
publishing, profits gaining, etc. It may not be reproduced, redistributed or
duplicated in whole or in part. This document is for Private Use Only. This
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