Jagged Alliance 3

Jagged Alliance 3

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MERC: Mike Is Back In Business, Rookies! (+160 Custom Voices)
   
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MERC: Mike Is Back In Business, Rookies! (+160 Custom Voices)

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Mike says: "- Did you read my biography right? I can't die. Arulco only made me harder, or you could say... better! So, what's the deal?"

My first mod, I'm still learning stuff and planning to update Mike to become more lore-friendly. I always love suggestions, or if you catch any bug or voice line messed up, please leave it below.

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= About Mike =
  • Based on the information I've gathered, Mike excels as a specialist in medium to long-range combat, with a particular expertise in automatic and heavy weaponry.
  • Despite his experiences, or perhaps because of them, Mike has developed an arrogant demeanor. He doesn't have the patience for rookies, and in his eyes, almost everyone falls into the category of a rookie or, at best, half-decent.
  • Mike survived Arulco, but he paid a heavy price. He lost some of his prime capabilities and still bears the scars, both visible and hidden, from that brutal conflict.
  • Yet, despite these nuances, Mike remains exceptionally formidable. In the right hands, he can single-handedly decimate an entire platoon of enemies or rookies as he calls them.
  • Mike marks each rookie's downfall with a notch on his belt, a silent testament to his dominance. So, start killing and start notching that belt. Make Mike proud!
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= Backstory =

Once a feared mercenary with A.I.M., Mike shocked everyone by siding with Queen Deidranna in Arulco.

When her regime fell, Mike was presumed dead, his reputation in ruins. But he survived, clawing his way out of a mass grave and disappearing into the shadows. A.I.M. offered him a shot at redemption, sending him to Zafira, a nation on the brink. There, Mike became an unexpected hero, leading the oppressed to victory and finding a cause worth fighting for.

Now, as peace returns to Zafira, Mike steps back, his name a paradox of fear and hope. But the call of the battlefield is irresistible. When a new contract from A.I.M. lands on his phone, he smirks.

"Time for the next act," he mutters, gearing up for another mission. His legacy is a tapestry of contradictions, but one thing is certain: when Mike "Mystery Mercenary" is involved, everyone—friend or foe—had better be ready.

Note: Mike emerged from Arulco scarred and not as sharp. Still, he's a force to be reckoned with, taking down entire squads he mockingly calls "rookies."

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12 Sep, 2023 @ 2:28pm
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Lion of Judah
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Aerowreck 12 Jul @ 6:14am 
Also, I'm sure you know, there are some mercs Mike used to respect, so he did not think of 'em all as rookies. Also he had many enemies, even before turning coat. If I remember the lore correctly. Did you include relations on this mod?
Aerowreck 12 Jul @ 6:07am 
Why not make him a cyborg by altering his model, pics, and taking some +/- liberties with his stats and perks while at it? Mike presumably died in Arulco afterall, and maybe there could be some sinister pseudo-mason organisation willing to rebuild such a legend for their own needs? :secrectorder:
Xeryx 11 Jan @ 5:39pm 
There are some big errors in here that need to be fixed. Please run in Modding mode launcher to find them.
TexMcQuade 4 Jul, 2024 @ 12:10pm 
IMP version?
kavins 28 Jun, 2024 @ 5:42pm 
Your mod is in conflict with the Si Ni and Algerino mod https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3274465048 . The mods are mixed up.
Your mod is not excluded from the download, but the above mod replaces the background in the game, only the parameters merc from your mod remain.
jedietta 8 Feb, 2024 @ 2:19pm 
Thank you :) I haven't noticed anything yet, but if I do, I promise to let you know. Love his banter! Him telling Fox maybe they broke up for a reason made me laugh so hard! Brilliant mod :)
Lion of Judah  [author] 7 Feb, 2024 @ 3:07am 
Hey thanks Jedietta. I haven't updated -Mike for quite some time and the game as been updated a lot since I played. So, if there's something now working properly please leave here a message. I still check the steam frequently.
jedietta 29 Jan, 2024 @ 6:50pm 
Mike is a must have. Not only is he skilled, he's hysterically funny and integrates beautifully with other mercs in the game, including banter. My favorite merc mod for entertainment alone.
Morianthi 25 Nov, 2023 @ 9:41am 
LoboNocturno: You can easily create your own head canon.
LoboNocturno 14 Nov, 2023 @ 8:34am 
Mike was killed & defeated (so does Spike in JA3) in Jagged Alliance 2 already when he switched to work for Queen of Arulco.