IS3028 ™ Frequently Asked Questions

    Greetings fellow Mechwarriors, This FAQ will answer general questions concerning the development of the multi-player game IS3028.

    General

    What is Inner Sphere: 3028?
    IS3028 is a new game being developed to be a massive multi-player game designed around the worlds of Battletech and Mechwarrior in the universe created by FASA. This game will feature the Inner Sphere as it is known in the year setting 3028, and will feature, the Five Major Houses, the arena Solaris, a Planetary Capture system, Player Generated Independent Mercenary Units, In game Communications, Fully developed Military and Ranking Systems, and the Majority of the Mech's available during the 3028 time period. Current plans include but are not limited to both closed and open beta testing, details will be announced when the beta testing is close to being ready to test.
    Why the year 3028?
    The year was switched from 3025 to 3028 as of August 2004. This was done to separate this project from the ones that came before it, MPBT 3025 and MPBT Solaris. The year 3025 is when Battletech ‘historically’ starts, but is not so much a time of all out war for the Inner Sphere as it is a time of relative peace. In 3028 the Fourth Succession War begins. We feel that this would be the best date in the Battletech timeline to start the next incarnation of a Massive Online Battletech gaming experience.
    What about the Clans and Clan Technology?
    The ‘history’ of the Clan invasion has not yet taken place in the current year the game is set in. The Clan invasion does not take place until the year 3049 when the first Periphery States, at the edge of the Inner Sphere, are attacked by the Clanners. The ability to customize and set unique weapons and equipment layouts comes from Clan technology, commonly known as “Omni-Tech”, will not be available in this game.
    What ‘Mechs will be available in this game?
    The current listing of ‘Mechs is too long to list in this FAQ, however we do have a listing of most ‘Mechs, and their variants, in our open Forums. The list is over 200 ‘Mechs at this time and is growing as we research into what ‘Mechs are in service in the year 3028. There will be House, and Mercenary, variants, we will include all cannon and unit specific special variants into the game.
    When will the game be finished and how much will it cost to play?
    Our current plan is to have a Beta test available by late summer 2005. Any cost is right now undetermined. Check the Forums for updates.
    Who is developing Inner Sphere: 3028?
    The entire IS: 3028 team is an independent group of BattleTech fans that have come together to produce a Massive Multiplayer Online Game. For any other questions, take a peek at the forums. They're occupied almost 24 hours a day by someone involved.
 
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