Matthew Franklin contributed to MegaMek/megamek and IllianiBird/mekhq by delivering targeted feature enhancements focused on asset management and narrative clarity. He imported and integrated the Ulysses Maps v0.50 set, updating map asset references and removing legacy tags to streamline distribution workflows using Java and asset management best practices. For IllianiBird/mekhq, he refined in-game narrative texts for convoy, combat, and facility objectives, improving player immersion and feedback through careful text editing and localization. Additionally, he improved repository hygiene by updating .gitignore to exclude Visual Studio temporary files, demonstrating disciplined Git configuration and supporting maintainable, audit-friendly version control practices.