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Update 2009-03-19
Added a dialog option to the Merc's Chief once the quest is completed. You can now hire up to four Mercs to use with the "Sharing and Caring Companions" mod:
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=2399

The equipment of this Mercs can be freely configured with a dialog after you hired one of them. Of ourse the hire price changes with the choosen equipment (currently you need 3000 caps at least but prices may get changed with future updates)
Please report bugs if you find any
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Update 2009-02-18
+ added extended MP7A1 variant with silencer (xxFED5E5)
+ added MP7A1 variant with silencer (xxFED5E6)
+ added new coat in desert camo (xxFED4D5)
+ changed the vendor behavior of the chief, he now should offer 3 pcs. of every new item
+ put some stats on the armors
Body equip.: Sneak +11 & Small Guns +5
Head gear: Sneak +2 & Crit. Chance +1
+ added a new NPC for people using "Sharing and Caring Companions". He spawns on ground floor of the temple of union once you signed the contract. NOTE: this is just a test for weeg2 (and others with SCC), if it works I'll rework it a bit
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Update 2009-02-17
+ added new coat in "Tarnfleck" camo, item-code xxFED4D5
+ added new weapon: H&K MP7 A1, item-code xxFED5E4
+ modified the quest a bit:
The chief now trades the new items once you reached the Temple of Union
The Chief now can repair up to 71% when you signed the contract with them
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New preview video added to YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbuPfItk--8
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Update 2009-02-12
Changed all ItemIDs to reduce compatiblity problems. The new IDs for the added stuff are:

Weapons:
xxFED5E1 -> MSG90 (large clip)
xxFED5E2 -> MSG90 (small clip)
xxFED5E3 -> G36

Armor:
xxFEDFF4 -> Combat Armor (Wood)
xxFEDFF5 -> Combat Armor (Desert)
xxFED4D3 -> Combat Helmet (Wood)
xxFED4D4 -> Combat Helmet (Desert)
xxFEDAC2 -> Mask (Wood)
xxFEDAC3 -> Mask (Desert)
xxFEDAC4 -> Mask (Black)
xxFEDAC5 -> Black Mask (Mouth Only)

Perk:
xxFED057 -> Merc's Ward (Perk)

Not only the itemIDs have been changed, also did the texture sets etc.
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Update 2009-02-11
+ uploaded my new MSG90 mesh and texture (exchaned with the old one)
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Update 2009-02-05
Due to reports of crashes while having the new Perk, I reworked the script a bit. During my recent test runs (played around 4 hrs today) not a single crash occured. Nevertheless I added the option to "untrain" the perk, just talk to the chief again (so you don't need to use the console anymore).
Also the Perk itself has now two steps:
If the player has 15% or less health, the chance to trigger at all is 85%, then there is another roll with 40% chance per Merc (therefore it might happen that the perk triggers but none of the mercs is beeing spawned)
With player health above 15%, the chances are 20% at all and then 30% per merc.
The perk can only trigger once while in combat and earliest 20 seconds later in the next combat situation.
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Update 2009-02-03
+ modified the texture of the G36, it has now a reflecting scope like the vanilla sniper rifle
+ fixed the bug where the Mercs stopped moving during traveling (at least it didn't occure during my test runs anymore)
+ fixed a typo in the quest dialoges
+ added an new "mouth only" Mask for McBootyB (see new screenshot; itemcode: xxFF3AC5)
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Update 2009-02-02
+ uploaded my new G36 mesh and texture (exchaned with the old one)
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Update 2009-01-30
+ added a new black mask as requested (see new screenshot; itemcode: xxFF3AC4)
+ added a new helmet in Bundeswehr desert camo design (see new screenshot; itemcode: xxFC54D4)
+ added a new mask in Bundeswehr desert camo design (see new screenshot; itemcode: xxFF3AC3)
+ Added the weapons to Lucky Harith' vendor list and the Armor sets (wood and desert) to Crow's vendor list (100% trigger after talking to the mercs for the first time, else the stuff might appear with a lower chance)
+ Greatly decreased the chance for the new perk gettin triggered
+ Equipped leveled Talon Mercs (lvl 12+) with the G36 and MSG90 (not tested yet)
+ Changed texture of the MSG90 (I still don't like it, so I will keep working on that)
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Update 2009-01-29
+ added some scripted events during the quest (while moving with the mercs to their destination)
+ added a new variant of the combat armor in Bundeswehr desert camo design to the rewards (itemcode: xx73CFF5). Helm and mask might follow
+ increased the reward for the last quest step
+ fixed a minor dialog bug
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Update 2009-01-27
+ added a new helmet in "Tarnfleck" design to the rewards(see new screenshots; itemcode: xxFC54D3)
+ added a new mask in "Tarnfleck" design to the rewards (see new screenshots; itemcode: xxFF3AC2)
+ added new quest steps (I recommend to follow the mercs to their destination, it's fun to explore the wastes in a squad ;)) Don't know why, but sometimes the squad stops moving, in that case just press T and rest for an hour.
+ added a new perk:
works similar to the "Mysterious Stranger" perk
NPCs will spawn into combat to assist you, this can be max. 3 different NPCs at the same time (everyone with a certain percentage and at a certain percentage at all)
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Update 2009-01-20
+ fixed shadows and reflection on both guns
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Update 2009-01-17
+ Cleared the .esp and removed the vanilla scripts to improve compatiblity (as reported by karstux)
+ Added unique sound effect for both guns (Thanks to CrazyAce for files and tutorial)
+ Added an additional trigger in Paradise Falls
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Old video:


This Mod adds a new quest north of Paradise Falls (location see screenshots). The weapons and armor are complete new items, no vanilla replacements.

I uploaded this file originaly in the beginning of January but just deleted it by mistake... So a few people might know this and the recent progress.
Nevertheless this is my first attempt to use the tools and mod a game at all.
The itemcodes are edited with FO3Edit, therefore I don't think that the items will interfer with other existing mods:
Armor with german Tarnfleck pattern ->Kampfpanzerung: 0173CFF4
Sniperrifle ->HK MSG 90: 017FB690
Assault Rifle ->HK Gewehr 36: 01A9F536
Note: the first two numbers (01xxxxxx) depend on the load order of your mods.

I will also add a little video to YouTube in the next days as this has been asked for in the former thread.
Edit: Video is up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kJl6MDUwXs

To use this, just extract the .rar file to your Fallout 3 directory. Also I recommend to use fomm (Fallout Mod Manager).

Future plans:
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+ new mags for both guns
+ improvement of textures (this are just the first versions)
+ overall improvement of the meshes
+ maybe more quests with the new faction used for the quest
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I will keep working at this. Any opinions, help and bug reports are most welcome.
If anyone wants to teach a beginner (especialy in texturing), I'm your prey :P


Everything in this mod has been created by me. You can use and modify it freely, just make sure you add the proper credits.