Ash Faruk
A former military pilot and one of the central protagonists, drawn into the coup and the struggle for Alordesh.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move the cursor and navigate menus |
|---|---|
X | Confirm selections and choose commands |
Circle | Cancel or return to the previous menu |
How it plays
How does Front Mission 2 play?
The game uses an isometric, turn-based battlefield view. Players move Wanzers across urban and industrial maps, choose attacks, manage ammunition and action points, and exploit terrain and range to defeat enemy units.
The campaign alternates between story scenes and missions. Units gain experience, pilots learn skills, and Wanzers can be rebuilt from separate body, arm, leg, backpack, weapon, and computer components. Different equipment supports direct-fire, melee, and missile-focused roles.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Front Mission 2?
Build squads with complementary roles rather than identical equipment. Keep at least one reliable long-range or missile unit, protect damaged limbs, and use terrain to limit enemy approaches.
Spend upgrade resources carefully. Skills and weapon proficiency matter as much as raw statistics, so let pilots repeatedly use the weapon types you intend to keep. Repair and resupply before committing to another engagement.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Lisa Stanley
A key member of the military group investigating the conflict and one of the campaign's principal viewpoints.
Thomas Norland
A major officer whose perspective and decisions connect the military investigation to the wider political crisis.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Save before major equipment purchases and difficult missions.
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Check enemy weapon ranges before ending a unit's turn.
- 3
Use the arena and practice opportunities to improve pilot skills when available.
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