Battletech Field Manual/Sourcebook Series by Chris Hartford, Catalyst Game Labs, FanPro, Battletech, FASA Corporation, Boy F. Peterson Jr., Andrew Keith, Classic Battletech

The Truth Revealed!For twelve long years, the Clans have savaged Inner Sphere worlds and armies alike. But who are they? What drives them? This comprehensive report finally puts to rest more than a decade's worth of speculation about the descendants of Kerensky. The information in this document may be the Inner Sphere's greatest weapon against their Clan foes... moreThe Truth Revealed!For twelve long years, the Clans have savaged Inner Sphere worlds and armies alike. But who are they? What drives them? This comprehensive report finally puts to rest more than a decade's worth of speculation about the descendants of Kerensky. The information in this document may be the Inner Sphere's greatest weapon against their Clan foes.The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky describes in detail all the elements that forged the Clans into the ultimate warrior society, including their history, government, customs and homeworlds. This book also covers the Clans' current status and holdings, including a map of Clan Space. The Clans: Warriors of Kerensky also features the insignias of each of the original twenty Clans. less

Nine years since the death of the Second Star League, the Word of Blake's holy war against all of humanity rages on. But new heroes, and new alliances have been forged between interstellar nations of the Inner Sphere and the Clans, setting aside centuries of distrust and hatred to unite as never before against the common enemy. Emerging from shattered realms, the allied coalition has finally found the strength to turn the tide, and now the Word and its allies are on the defensive... moreNine years since the death of the Second Star League, the Word of Blake's holy war against all of humanity rages on. But new heroes, and new alliances have been forged between interstellar nations of the Inner Sphere and the Clans, setting aside centuries of distrust and hatred to unite as never before against the common enemy. Emerging from shattered realms, the allied coalition has finally found the strength to turn the tide, and now the Word and its allies are on the defensive. But even as the allies prepare for the inevitable finale, the Word's unseen Master and his fanatical minions will not fall without a fight!Jihad Hot Spots: 3076 continues the Jihad plot book series started with Blake Ascending, bringing readers into the raging conflict of the war between the Word of Blake and the Inner Sphere. Seen from the eyes of those who fight and die in this epic struggle, this book includes articles and intelligence excerpts from across the Inner Sphere, along with additional rules and campaign tracks for both Classic BattleTech and Classic BattleTech RPG games, from the unwilling allies of the Blakist war machine, to the experimental technologies that gave the Word its incredible - if costly - edge for years, to several new BattleMechs, vehicles, and combat spacecraft that debuted in the midst of this turning point in the war. less

In a universe spanning more than a thousand light years, the mighty House leaders and Clan Khans rule their star empires with absolute power...or at least they'd like to believe so. Illuminati. Genecaste. Order of Cincinnatus. Irian Corporate Cabal. Behind the House thrones and Clan Halls, a hundred or more such secret organizations wield immense power... moreIn a universe spanning more than a thousand light years, the mighty House leaders and Clan Khans rule their star empires with absolute power...or at least they'd like to believe so. Illuminati. Genecaste. Order of Cincinnatus. Irian Corporate Cabal. Behind the House thrones and Clan Halls, a hundred or more such secret organizations wield immense power. Insinuating their influence into every level of society and government, from the Magistracy of Canopus to the Clan homeworlds, these hidden power brokers can make life difficult for the average Joe, or shake the very foundations of the Inner Sphere. Interstellar Players describes the most powerful and influential people, organizations and entities behind the scenes of the Classic BattleTech universe. Some are firmly established, but shown here in a way you've never seen them before; others have only recently come to light. Gamemasters and players can decide which of these power brokers are real and which are paranoid fantasies. Any of these shadowy groups, from this sourcebook or the gamemaster's imagination, can become the ultimate villain in any type of BattleTech campaign. Let your imaginations run wild! less

Field Manual: Mercenaries plungers players into the deadly world of cash-and-carry warfare in the 31st century and includes the secrets of more than forty of the most famous mercenary units in the BattleTech universe, including their histories, troop strengths, and favored tactics. The extensive game rules section gives players the tools to easily create their own mercenary units from scratch, and rules for maintaining their unit from one battle to the next.

ComStar guards the entire knowledge of mankind.Knowledge is power. Power Corrupts.To maintain their monopoly on the flow of information and technology across the vast reaches of space, the powerful organization know as ComStar waged a hidden war of assassination, sabotage and terrorism for more than two hundred years. Now, the Star League has been resurrected and ComStar will play a pivotal role in its continued survival... or its ultimate downfall... moreComStar guards the entire knowledge of mankind.Knowledge is power. Power Corrupts.To maintain their monopoly on the flow of information and technology across the vast reaches of space, the powerful organization know as ComStar waged a hidden war of assassination, sabotage and terrorism for more than two hundred years. Now, the Star League has been resurrected and ComStar will play a pivotal role in its continued survival... or its ultimate downfall.BattleTech Field Manual: ComStar describes the military doctrine, traditions, tactics and battle histories of ComStar's military division, the Com Guards, and the Word of Blake splinter group. This book also provides complete information on the Free Rasalhague Republic and units of the new Star League, including the Eridani Light Horse and Clan Nova Cat, plus new equipment and 'Mechs unique to ComStar. less

In the 26th Century, Alexander Davion wanted the Federated Suns to be the last to join the Star League.In the 31st Century, Hanse Davion wants them to be the last to survive it.Hanse Davion, dynamic First Prince of the Federated Suns, rules the largest and most powerful of the five Successor States of the Inner Sphere... moreIn the 26th Century, Alexander Davion wanted the Federated Suns to be the last to join the Star League.In the 31st Century, Hanse Davion wants them to be the last to survive it.Hanse Davion, dynamic First Prince of the Federated Suns, rules the largest and most powerful of the five Successor States of the Inner Sphere. After two and a half centuries of devastating interstellar warfare, the Inner Sphere is poised on the brink of a new age, as signaled by the recent alliance between Davion and House Steiner's Lyran Commonwealth. The Davions and Steiners have powerful enemies, though, all of whom have grouped together in a desperate attempt to prevent an irretrievable tilt in the balance of power...This ComStar casebook covers the history of the Federated Suns and its ruling family, its military forces, government, economy, culture and daily life, along with dozens of full-color illustrations. Also included are unit deployment charts, dossiers on prominent individuals, an atlas of key Federation planets, and much, much more. less

CAT35220 Era Report 3052 CBT Supplement By Catalyst Game LabsFor three hundred years, the nations of the Inner Sphere waged war in the name of the fallen Star League, sending armies of MechWarriors into battle for glory and power. Yet even as BattleMechs clashed over the forgotten ruins of humanitys Golden Age, the descendants of the long-lost Star League Defense Force gathered their might among distant stars... moreCAT35220 Era Report 3052 CBT Supplement By Catalyst Game LabsFor three hundred years, the nations of the Inner Sphere waged war in the name of the fallen Star League, sending armies of MechWarriors into battle for glory and power. Yet even as BattleMechs clashed over the forgotten ruins of humanitys Golden Age, the descendants of the long-lost Star League Defense Force gathered their might among distant stars.Then, in 3048, amid reports of a technological renaissance in the Sphere, the leaders of Kerenskys children decided the time for invasion had come. The Clan Invasion would transform the face of warfare and the fate of nations across the Inner Sphere, marking an all new era for all of humankind.Era Report: 3052 describes the state of the Inner Sphere and the Clans at a pivotal period in BattleTech history: the early years of the Clan Invasion. Presented as a general overview of the period, rather than a focused report on a single conflict, this book includes descriptions of every major Inner Sphere and Clan faction. Notable personalities, military forces, and an overview of the technological capabilities of the Inner Sphere and Clan powers of this critical era in history are also provided, along with special advanced-level rules for campaigns set in this era, whether played using the Total Warfare core rules or those found in A Time of War: The BattleTech RPG. less

Invaders from BeyondThey came from beyond the Periphery: invaders with advanced weapons, strange tactics, and stranger customs. Arriving in 3049, they attacked world after world with unrelenting fury. By 3052 they had conquered more than 200 planets, and their target was clear. They sought to capture the cradle of humanity: Terra. If not for the battle of Tukayyid and the resulting truce, the Earth would surely have fallen... moreInvaders from BeyondThey came from beyond the Periphery: invaders with advanced weapons, strange tactics, and stranger customs. Arriving in 3049, they attacked world after world with unrelenting fury. By 3052 they had conquered more than 200 planets, and their target was clear. They sought to capture the cradle of humanity: Terra. If not for the battle of Tukayyid and the resulting truce, the Earth would surely have fallen.We now know these invaders are the Clans, the sons and daughters of the legendary Aleksandr Kerensky, gone from known space for over 250 years. They seek to overthrow the Inner Sphere and recreate the lost Star League in their own image... or so it seems...Invading Clans describes the history, culture, and military capabilities of Clans Smoke Jaguar, Nova Cat, Ghost Bear, Steel Viper, and Diamond Shark. Also included is an overview of occupied worlds, deadly new BattleMechs, and eight full-color pages featuring renderings of Clan uniforms and ceremonies. less

Every character, BattleMech, vehicle from the show is described and illustrated. Also includes plot synopsis and special background information.

Tearing Down the Walls!For more than ten years, the Word of Blake's Jihad has engulfed the states of the Inner Sphere and the invading Clans in chaos and fire. Reeling from attacks on all fronts, realms have fought one another while the Word's masters built a powerful Protectorate around humanity's home: Terra... moreTearing Down the Walls!For more than ten years, the Word of Blake's Jihad has engulfed the states of the Inner Sphere and the invading Clans in chaos and fire. Reeling from attacks on all fronts, realms have fought one another while the Word's masters built a powerful Protectorate around humanity's home: Terra. But with the rise of a resourceful rebel leader, Devlin Stone, the collective might of the Great Houses and rival Clans have united for an all-out assault against the Protectorate, one that can only end when humanity's home is free once again!Jihad Hot Spots: Terra continues the Jihad plot book series started with Blake Ascending, bringing readers into the latter years of the war between the Word of Blake and the Inner Sphere. Seen from the eyes of those who fight and die in this epic struggle, this book includes articles and intelligence excerpts from across the Inner Sphere, along with additional rules and campaign tracks for both BattleTech campaigns played using the Total Warfare and A Time of War game rules. This book also provides a rare, in-depth look at the Terran system itself, including the history and varied cultures who live on these most revered worlds. Also included are rules and units for the elaborate defense network the Word of Blake unveiled against Stone and his allied Coalition throughout the Protectorate campaign. less

CAT35222 Era Report 2750 Classic Battletech Game By Catalyst Game LabsClassic Battletech GameBefore the treachery of Stefan Amaris, Kerenskys Exodus, and the Succession Wars, the realms of the Inner Sphere were united under the banner of the Star League... moreCAT35222 Era Report 2750 Classic Battletech Game By Catalyst Game LabsClassic Battletech GameBefore the treachery of Stefan Amaris, Kerenskys Exodus, and the Succession Wars, the realms of the Inner Sphere were united under the banner of the Star League. As the pinnacle of culture and technology, the six Great Houses and four territorial states of the League reaped the benefits of universal peace and justice, the fruits of their combined efforts enriching the lives of billions across the heavens.Or so the legends claim.In reality, the Inner Sphere of the 2750s was far from serene and light-years away from just. Though admired for its monolithic power, the pinnacle of mankinds greatest experiment the Star League stood at a fateful crossroads, with feuding House Lords and rebellious territories only waiting for every chance to strike against each other.Era Report: 2750 pierces the luminous veneer of what many Inner Sphere and Clan historians alike have considered to be the golden age of BattleTech history: the height of the Star League era. Presented as a general overview of the period, rather than a focused report on a single conflict, this book includes descriptions of every major Inner Sphere faction active before the fateful events described in Historical: Liberation of Terra. Notable personalities, military forces, and an overview of the technological capabilities of the Star League age are also provided, along with special advanced-level rules for campaigns set during this time, whether played using the Total Warfare core rules or those found in A Time of War: The BattleTech RPG. less

Kell Hounds. Northwind Highlanders. Blue Star Irregulars. Literally a thousand and one mercenary units populate the Inner Sphere, yet these are the household names that captivate the common man. But for every top, there is a bottom. Gray's Ghosts. Kraken Unleashed. Vinson's Vigilantes. Some call them 'pirates,' others 'down-on-their-luck,' and others 'salvation' when the job's small enough and the pay just right. But for these hard-boiled warriors, life isn't cheap... moreKell Hounds. Northwind Highlanders. Blue Star Irregulars. Literally a thousand and one mercenary units populate the Inner Sphere, yet these are the household names that captivate the common man. But for every top, there is a bottom. Gray's Ghosts. Kraken Unleashed. Vinson's Vigilantes. Some call them 'pirates,' others 'down-on-their-luck,' and others 'salvation' when the job's small enough and the pay just right. But for these hard-boiled warriors, life isn't cheap. Life hardly exists at all! A companion volume to Classic BattleTech Field Manual: Mercenaries, Revised, and Mercenaries Supplemental?, Mercenaries Supplemental II? delves into the dregs of the mercenary world, allowing players to use these unique mercenaries in their Classic BattleTech campaigns. Additional rules for mercenary creation include non-BattleMech Unit Tech Levels, special renegade and freelancer mercenary paths, as well as rules for playing mercenaries in different BattleTech eras, from the Star League, to the Succession Wars, to the present. less