HPG Manifold

Overview
This ‘A’ Station HyperPulse Generator is located on the only rocky planet in a tri-body system and is facilitated by a massive complex encircling the main array. Because of the planet’s thin atmospheric density (of only ~25,000-75,000 atoms/cm3 at 263°K and 25-100 rads of 8000 keV radiation), the complex must be fully shielded and self-sustaining.The planets remoteness necessitates the conglomerate to also maintain a vast sensor array, house cargo & battlemech stations, fuel bunkers, warehouse facilities, living quarters and hangar bays. Although destroying the facility would be a crippling blow for the victors, it is deemed far too valuable and therefore appropriation is the preferred strategy.

Key Map Features

 * Central raised platform under HPG dish.
 * Basement below the central platform.
 * High wall surrounding the HPG dish area.
 * Relatively open, cratered moon-like areas outside the walls.

Tips

 * Controlling the basement allows a team to push out to any side of the central area.
 * Controlling the platform under the HPG dish gives line of sight to most of the map.
 * Using the upper platform ramps as cover is a safe way to move around the central area.
 * Split pushing the upper platforms and basement can allow the basement group to flank the enemy.
 * On conquest, 4 of the 5 control points are outside the main walls. A clever light mech can often prolong the game long enough for a cap win