MISSION ONE - RIMTECH CAMPAIGN

When the game begins the player will be confronted with a playfield full of units and structures, as well as a number control panels shown in the image.  Metajoules is the currency used in Metal Fatigue.  It can be collected by mining lava or collecting solar energy using solar panels (used in later levels).  The number of metajoules needed to build something will be displayed in the Smart menu which is located at the bottom of the screen.  When the cursor is held over a Toolbar button or object in the playfield, the Smart Menu will display the amount of damage the object can take, the object's offensive and defensive capabilites and the amount of manpower required to power it.  If the object is a combot, the Smart Menu will additionally display all of the parts that make up the combot and the name and skill level of its crew.