Releases: Warenwolf/Flashpoints-of-the-Inner-Sphere
2.0rc
With version of 2.0rc the Flashpoints of Inner Sphere, the file structure of the mod has changed which means you can't update version 1.6.6 with version 2.0rc
That being said updated flashpoints are already included in BEX as of 12th of September 2024, which means you don' need to download these files in order to add flashpoints to BattleTech Extended.
Changelog
- Restructured the flashpoints so that they have somewhat smaller footprint and don't have that many folders in Mods folder, meaning it is less chaotic to work with.
- Added few RPG elements to some of the flashpoints. MechWarrior with military background may comment on the best course of action (how they see it). Enemy may comment on the mech's they are seeing on the battlefield. This was always present in the flashpoints but is only now reliably triggered due to use of newer Mission Control version in BEX
- Reworked the text in several flashpoints improving the grammar and language.
- Modified rewards of the flashpoints so that they are more in line with timeline.
- Changed the definitions of mech which generated errors in Battletech logs.
- Changed the special Firestarter mechs in Requem for Ronin flashpoint from melee configuration to special flamer units due to change of melee mechanics in BEX
- Reduced the difficulty of 4th Mission (Be a Giant) in Westerhand Games and story so that player is not so outmatched with new mechanic changes by the light lance
- Modifed Pyro lance in War of 39 flashpoint with new inferno srm ammo and removing inferno launchers.
- Guard Duty flashpoint has been removed for the time being due to janky ending of flashpoint which may confuse the user.
- Many other small changes...
1.6.6
Changes
- Updated reward item list for "Garrison Duty" flashpoint in order to avoid a bug where missions are loading eternally.
Contents
All flashpoints released up to this date:
Westerhand Games
This flashpoint is aimed at new players who have just started their mercenary career and are looking for their first heavy mech. It consists of 5 battles, sometimes testing you in non-conventional scenarios. It is not a time-limited flashpoint and takes place on Westerhand II.
Smash and Grab
Takes place during the Andurien Crises. After the Andurien-Canopian alliance invades the Capellan Confederation in 3030
and captures the border planet Repulse, Capellans, both citizens and regular forces start with partisan activities, attacking the invaders in hit and run attacks. Capellans need to expand the activities behind the enemy lines and this is where you come in.
The Meatgrinder
As the war broke out between the Capellan Confederation and the Andurien-Canopian alliance, the strategically vital Betelgeuse II planet was soon invaded by Andurien forces.The fighting turns into stalemate with both sides pouring in reinforcements during the entire battle.After Tooth of Ymir mercenaries landed as reinforcements for Anduriens in February 3031, Capellans scramble to hire mercenary companies to bolster their own numbers.You will receive the invite for this flashpoint after you finish the "Smash and Grab" campaign on Repulse.
Requiem for Ronin
The Ronin War ended with the defeat of those who opposed the Free Rashalgue Republic's bid for independence, but much work remains. In Al Hillah system, a contractor is seeking a short-term contract with a mercenary company skilled in hot drop insertions or as a quick reaction force unit.
War of '39
On the 16th of April 3039, the Federated Commonwealth invaded the Draconis Combine, plunging the Inner Sphere once again into the throes of war. Yet, for us mercenaries, war means new opportunities. Aiming to keep the DCMS off-balance, the Lyrans are orchestrating mercenary operations in the Alshain and Pesht Military Districts. Although small in size, our company proves ideally suited for operations in the Setubal system...
LosTech Fever
LosTech Fever takes place in 3040s when a former client offers a contract involving securing a long forgotten mine in Outworlds Alliance. The problem is that mine is occupied by pirates which have uncovered the site's secret - it is SDLF-era weapon depot...
Legacy of Kerensky
You are hired by a wealthy Kuritan industrial magnate to rescue his son, who has disappeared somewhere on Von Strang's World. The Barony of Strang has been established by proud decedents of Amaris supporters and see themselves as true heirs of Inner Sphere. If that wasn't enough, there are rumors of marauders with formidable 'Mechs rampaging through the Periphery.
Garrison Duty
This flashpoint allows player to skip time in a more immersive manner - you are hired by a local industrial magnate to protect his factories in Labouchere system. You can negotiate 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 years (options change through years) assignment and you are paid 12m per year (so make sure your monthly expenses are below 1M before starting this flashpoint). Cut off date of April 3048 (meaning you can skip time to April/Mai 3049) is chosen because using time skip function from the game causes some weird stuff with "Legacy of Kerensky" flashpoint if used in Mai-August 3049.
This flashpoint will become available once you start emptying the pool of flashpoints that can spawn during your timeline.
Flashpoints of the Inner Sphere - Release 1.6.5
Changes
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Added new, repeatable, flashpoint "Garrison Duty" which acts as time skip flashpoint - you start the flashpoint and can decide whether you want to jump 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 years in time (depends on the date in game). The cut of date is around April 3049. I decided making this flashpoint after people complained that triggers for Legacy of Kerensky may cause weird stuff when used with Time Skip mod. Also more immersive way to skip time.
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Added emblems for certain factions in-game. This is small improvement.
Contents
All flashpoints released up to this date:
Westerhand Games
This flashpoint is aimed at new players who have just started their mercenary career and are looking for their first heavy mech. It consists of 5 battles, sometimes testing you in non-conventional scenarios. It is not a time-limited flashpoint and takes place on Westerhand II.
Smash and Grab
Takes place during the Andurien Crises. After the Andurien-Canopian alliance invades the Capellan Confederation in 3030
and captures the border planet Repulse, Capellans, both citizens and regular forces start with partisan activities, attacking the invaders in hit and run attacks. Capellans need to expand the activities behind the enemy lines and this is where you come in.
The Meatgrinder
As the war broke out between the Capellan Confederation and the Andurien-Canopian alliance, the strategically vital Betelgeuse II planet was soon invaded by Andurien forces.The fighting turns into stalemate with both sides pouring in reinforcements during the entire battle.After Tooth of Ymir mercenaries landed as reinforcements for Anduriens in February 3031, Capellans scramble to hire mercenary companies to bolster their own numbers.You will receive the invite for this flashpoint after you finish the "Smash and Grab" campaign on Repulse.
Requiem for Ronin
The Ronin War ended with the defeat of those who opposed the Free Rashalgue Republic's bid for independence, but much work remains. In Al Hillah system, a contractor is seeking a short-term contract with a mercenary company skilled in hot drop insertions or as a quick reaction force unit.
War of '39
On the 16th of April 3039, the Federated Commonwealth invaded the Draconis Combine, plunging the Inner Sphere once again into the throes of war. Yet, for us mercenaries, war means new opportunities. Aiming to keep the DCMS off-balance, the Lyrans are orchestrating mercenary operations in the Alshain and Pesht Military Districts. Although small in size, our company proves ideally suited for operations in the Setubal system...
LosTech Fever
LosTech Fever takes place in 3040s when a former client offers a contract involving securing a long forgotten mine in Outworlds Alliance. The problem is that mine is occupied by pirates which have uncovered the site's secret - it is SDLF-era weapon depot...
Legacy of Kerensky
You are hired by a wealthy Kuritan industrial magnate to rescue his son, who has disappeared somewhere on Von Strang's World. The Barony of Strang has been established by proud decedents of Amaris supporters and see themselves as true heirs of Inner Sphere. If that wasn't enough, there are rumors of marauders with formidable 'Mechs rampaging through the Periphery.
Flashpoints of the Inner Sphere - Release 1.6.0
Contents
All flashpoints released up to this date:
Westerhand Games
This flashpoint is aimed at new players who have just started their mercenary career and are looking for their first heavy mech. It consists of 5 battles, sometimes testing you in non-conventional scenarios. It is not a time-limited flashpoint and takes place on Westerhand II.
Smash and Grab
Takes place during the Andurien Crises. After the Andurien-Canopian alliance invades the Capellan Confederation in 3030
and captures the border planet Repulse, Capellans, both citizens and regular forces start with partisan activities, attacking the invaders in hit and run attacks. Capellans need to expand the activities behind the enemy lines and this is where you come in.
The Meatgrinder
As the war broke out between the Capellan Confederation and the Andurien-Canopian alliance, the strategically vital Betelgeuse II planet was soon invaded by Andurien forces.The fighting turns into stalemate with both sides pouring in reinforcements during the entire battle.After Tooth of Ymir mercenaries landed as reinforcements for Anduriens in February 3031, Capellans scramble to hire mercenary companies to bolster their own numbers.You will receive the invite for this flashpoint after you finish the "Smash and Grab" campaign on Repulse.
Requiem for Ronin
The Ronin War ended with the defeat of those who opposed the Free Rashalgue Republic's bid for independence, but much work remains. In Al Hillah system, a contractor is seeking a short-term contract with a mercenary company skilled in hot drop insertions or as a quick reaction force unit.
War of '39
On the 16th of April 3039, the Federated Commonwealth invaded the Draconis Combine, plunging the Inner Sphere once again into the throes of war. Yet, for us mercenaries, war means new opportunities. Aiming to keep the DCMS off-balance, the Lyrans are orchestrating mercenary operations in the Alshain and Pesht Military Districts. Although small in size, our company proves ideally suited for operations in the Setubal system...
LosTech Fever
LosTech Fever takes place in 3040s when a former client offers a contract involving securing a long forgotten mine in Outworlds Alliance. The problem is that mine is occupied by pirates which have uncovered the site's secret - it is SDLF-era weapon depot...
Legacy of Kerensky
You are hired by a wealthy Kuritan industrial magnate to rescue his son, who has disappeared somewhere on Von Strang's World. The Barony of Strang has been established by proud decedents of Amaris supporters and see themselves as true heirs of Inner Sphere. If that wasn't enough, there are rumors of marauders with formidable 'Mechs rampaging through the Periphery.
Release 1.5.2
Changelog
- Changed the flashpoint "configuration json" files, correcting issue with LosTech Fever being spawned out of the order.
- Changed the text and image of an post-War of 39 event.
- Added fix for softlock/crash if you use timeskip mod.
+few other smaller changes.
Contents
All flashpoints released up to this date:
Smash and Grab
Takes place during the Andurien Crises. After the Andurien-Canopian alliance invades the Capellan Confederation in 3030
and captures the border planet Repulse, Capellans, both citizens and regular forces start with partisan activities, attacking the invaders in hit and run attacks. Capellans need to expand the activities behind the enemy lines and this is where you come in.
The Meatgrinder
As the war broke out between the Capellan Confederation and the Andurien-Canopian alliance, the strategically vital Betelgeuse II planet was soon invaded by Andurien forces.The fighting turns into stalemate with both sides pouring in reinforcements during the entire battle.After Tooth of Ymir mercenaries landed as reinforcements for Anduriens in February 3031, Capellans scramble to hire mercenary companies to bolster their own numbers.You will receive the invite for this flashpoint after you finish the "Smash and Grab" campaign on Repulse.
Requiem for Ronin
The Ronin War ended with the defeat of those who opposed the Free Rashalgue Republic's bid for independence, but much work remains. In Al Hillah system, a contractor is seeking a short-term contract with a mercenary company skilled in hot drop insertions or as a quick reaction force unit.
War of '39
On the 16th of April 3039, the Federated Commonwealth invaded the Draconis Combine, plunging the Inner Sphere once again into the throes of war. Yet, for us mercenaries, war means new opportunities. Aiming to keep the DCMS off-balance, the Lyrans are orchestrating mercenary operations in the Alshain and Pesht Military Districts. Although small in size, our company proves ideally suited for operations in the Setubal system...
LosTech Fever
LosTech Fever takes place in 3040s when a former client offers a contract involving securing a long forgotten mine in Outworlds Alliance. The problem is that mine is occupied by pirates which have uncovered the site's secret - it is SDLF-era weapon depot...
Legacy of Kerensky
You are hired by a wealthy Kuritan industrial magnate to rescue his son, who has disappeared somewhere on Von Strang's World. The Barony of Strang has been established by proud decedents of Amaris supporters and see themselves as true heirs of Inner Sphere. If that wasn't enough, there are rumors of marauders with formidable 'Mechs rampaging through the Periphery.
Release 1.5.1
Changelog
Adds, hopefully, a fix for a bug for The Meatgrinder flashpoint, where the player may encounter a so-called soft lock - not being able to continue conversation after being welcomed back by Darius.
Due to the bug not being reproducible, I removed the time skip (simulating passage of time) function that happens at that point in conversation. Hopefully, it makes the bug go away.
Contents
All flashpoints released up to this date:
Smash and Grab
Takes place during the Andurien Crises. After the Andurien-Canopian alliance invades the Capellan Confederation in 3030
and captures the border planet Repulse, Capellans, both citizens and regular forces start with partisan activities, attacking the invaders in hit and run attacks. Capellans need to expand the activities behind the enemy lines and this is where you come in.
The Meatgrinder
As the war broke out between the Capellan Confederation and the Andurien-Canopian alliance, the strategically vital Betelgeuse II planet was soon invaded by Andurien forces.The fighting turns into stalemate with both sides pouring in reinforcements during the entire battle.After Tooth of Ymir mercenaries landed as reinforcements for Anduriens in February 3031, Capellans scramble to hire mercenary companies to bolster their own numbers.You will receive the invite for this flashpoint after you finish the "Smash and Grab" campaign on Repulse.
Requiem for Ronin
The Ronin War ended with the defeat of those who opposed the Free Rashalgue Republic's bid for independence, but much work remains. In Al Hillah system, a contractor is seeking a short-term contract with a mercenary company skilled in hot drop insertions or as a quick reaction force unit.
War of '39
On the 16th of April 3039, the Federated Commonwealth invaded the Draconis Combine, plunging the Inner Sphere once again into the throes of war. Yet, for us mercenaries, war means new opportunities. Aiming to keep the DCMS off-balance, the Lyrans are orchestrating mercenary operations in the Alshain and Pesht Military Districts. Although small in size, our company proves ideally suited for operations in the Setubal system...
LosTech Fever
LosTech Fever takes place in 3040s when a former client offers a contract involving securing a long forgotten mine in Outworlds Alliance. The problem is that mine is occupied by pirates which have uncovered the site's secret - it is SDLF-era weapon depot...
Legacy of Kerensky
You are hired by a wealthy Kuritan industrial magnate to rescue his son, who has disappeared somewhere on Von Strang's World. The Barony of Strang has been established by proud decedents of Amaris supporters and see themselves as true heirs of Inner Sphere. If that wasn't enough, there are rumors of marauders with formidable 'Mechs rampaging through the Periphery.
Release 1.5.0
- Added new flashpoint: Legacy of Kerensky
As 3049 comes to a close, a client from the Draconis Combine reaches out to your mercenary company. His son reportedly joined a mercenary group and traveled with them to Von Strang's World. Fearing the worst, the father wants him back. There are concerns that locals, descendants of Amaris loyalists who have settled the area and harbor animosity towards the Inner Sphere, may have harmed the young man. Alternatively, pirate bands infesting the Barrens could be involved. Your task is to promptly journey to Von Strang's World and uncover what happened.
- Minor changes to files in earlier flashpoints
Release 1.4.1
Changelog:
- New flashpoint added
The War of '39 takes place during the 3039 invasion of the Draconis Combine by the Federated Commonwealth.
A significant aspect of this conflict is the Lyran mercenary campaign, strategically designed to entangle the local Kuritan forces in countering the mercenary raids, hindering their ability to reposition against the Federated Commonwealth advance. Your mercenary company has been contracted to raid the planet of Setubal, thereby facilitating raiding efforts in neighboring systems.
Contents:
- All previously released flashpoints are included in this release.
Release 1.3.3
- Fixed odd bug with wrong profile image showing during the last conversation in the flashpoint "Lostech Fever"
- Changed images in the flashpoint "Smash and Grab" due to odd representation of the capellan uniform on the hologram filter.
As usual this update is not delta-update but contains all content released so far.
Release 1.3.2
Changes to mod.json regarding events: "AddToDB": false was set to true.
One player reported issues with nothing happening after a dialogue on the bridge with game softlocking during the flashpoint "Requiem for Ronin".
Hopefully this resolves the issue.