Introducing Mecha Fire

Welcome to Mars, the next frontier for humanity! As commander, you will guide your Mecha army and a mighty ensemble of Heroes in establishing a new home for your people on the challenging Martian terrain.

Your objective is simple, yet protracted: protect your colony from the ceaseless Swarm—indigenous creatures intent on preventing human settlement. To achieve victory, you must utilize your Heroes' distinct skills, create cutting-edge technologies, build reinforced defenses, and prudently manage resources to endure the Swarm's ceaseless assaults. Are you up to the task?

Here are some of the initial challenges you’ll need to face head-on:

• Building Your City - Without a base of operations, your time on Mars will be neither fruitful, nor very much fun. Start off by creating your City, the center of your Martian world.
• Assembling Your Heroes - There are a vast number of unique characters that pass through your orbit. Your job is to recruit and upgrade their abilities so they can in turn help you conquer this unforgiving planet.
• Training Your Army - Beef up your mechanized warriors and put together an unstoppable force.
• Joining an Alliance - Band together with other players to take on other Alliances that have formed, share resources, and enjoy the spoils of the Red Planet. 

User Interface

Keeping your City clean, strong, and operating efficiently is of the utmost importance to your success in Mecha Fire. Here’s a rundown of the basics of your control screen, starting at the bottom.  

	Hero: This shows the Heroes you have recruited, and those yet to be brought into the fold. This is where you can assign, manage, and upgrade your Hero roster.
	Expedition: Use this to send your Heroes out into the wilds of Mars to clear stages and harvest rewards.
	Shop: As the name implies, this is where you can find supplies to help further your city’s progress. The Shop is broken down into four areas: The Common Store, the VIP Shop, the Merit Shop, and the Mystic Shop.
	Item: Your current inventory broken down by types: Resources, Speedups, Others, Hero, Equipment, and Boosts.
	Alliance: After joining or creating an Alliance, this is where you’ll find information such as your Alliance’s leader, members, event finishes, rallies, and more.
	Map: This will allow access to the Martian Map, which shows you where to find Resource Depots, Swarms, and other Cities, among other things.

Some other important control for you to be aware of appear in different parts of your City screen:

	Tasks Icon: This will show you the Chapter Tasks, Growth Tasks, and Daily Tasks that you can (and should) complete to claim the rewards associated with them
	Events: This is where you get the low-down on the events taking place any given week. Just check out the Calendar once you’ve opened the Events screen.

Building Overview

	Aircraft Camp - Training grounds for your Aircraft Mecha Troops.
	Ares Arena - Pick a fight with other players in this Martian equivalent of the Gladiator’s Arena!
	Aurinite Pit - Produces Aurinite for your City.
	Billboard - Think of this as the suggestion box for your citizens. Check in on your people and address their concerns, gain a favorable Public Opinion Rating, and receive rewards for your service.
	Core Reactor - The most important building in your city is the Core Reactor. Not only does it provide the power for everything in your city, it also determines your Level. Upgrade it before anything else, as it unlocks the future.
	Council Hall - The building where you can organize and launch Rallies, as well as send aid to your Alliance.
	Cyborg Lab - This is the home of your Researchers who help further the progress of your city.
	Defense Outpost - This is what keeps your citizens, Mecha Troops, and resources safe. If you are attacked, you will need to make sure you repair the Defense Outpost as soon as possible
	Dining Hall - This is where your people get their grub on.
	Expedition Shuttle - Launch your Heroes into the wilds of Mars. Tapping this building has the same effect as tapping the Expedition button on your Control Bar.
	Gas Station - Produces Gas to speed up Mecha Training.
	Hospital - The place to heal your wounded Mecha.
	Infirmary - Where your wounded citizens can heal.
	Living Pod - Sleep, perchance to dream of Swarms, Hives, and things that slither around the red terrain.
	Mobile Camp - Where your Mobile Mecha Troops train.
	Signal Station - The launch point for your Clue Tasks.
	Tank Camp - Training grounds for your Tank Mecha Troops.
	Tunnel Farm - This is where you produce Corn for your city, ensuring the survival of your citizens.
	Warp Dome - The building where you can recruit new Heroes.
	Water Works - Where the Water that makes your city run is produced.

Basic Tips for the Beginner

• Focus on your City
  • Prioritize upgrading your Core Reactor  it unlocks higher-level buildings and tech.
  • Maintain your key infrastructure buildings (Aurinite Pit, Dining Hall, Infirmary, Living Pods, Tunnel Farm, and Water Works).
  • Before turning in for the day, make sure you are building and gathering resources. No sense wasting downtime with idle workers!

• Complete Daily Missions - They are a great source of resources.

• Join an Alliance as soon as you can
  • Alliances can provide resource assistance, research and building help, and can keep you from getting raided.
  • Once in an Alliance, take part in Alliance Events like the seasonal Cybervault Siege.

• ABR - Always Be Researching
  • It’s best to begin with development-based Research, as this will help speed your City’s progress.
  • There will be time later to complete combat-based Research. It’s best to hold off until your City is thriving.

• Login to the Mecha Fire Web Store on a daily basis to retrieve your Free Daily Gift. It’s a no-brainer!

Begin Your Adventure

There's much to discover and conquer on Mars, Commander! With these initial tips and an understanding of your City's functions, you're well-equipped to face the challenges ahead. Good luck protecting your colony, expanding your influence, and leading your Heroes to victory against the Swarm. The Red Planet awaits your command!