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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | '''''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)''''' | + | '''''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)''''', published on 16 June 2019 in both [[w:Print on demand|Print-on-Demand (PoD)]] and [[w:PDF|PDF Ebook]] format, describes [[House Arano]] and the [[Aurigan Reach]] [[periphery]] nation just after the conclusion of the [[Arano Restoration]] storyline from the [[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech computer game]] by [[Harebrained Schemes]]. Its format is a callback to the old [[FASA]]-era Housebook series from the 1980s. |
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− | + | Although CGL had previously pulished novels in a Print-on-Demand format, ''House Arano'' was the first full-color sourcebook where they tried that process. | |
==Canonicity== | ==Canonicity== | ||
− | As a CGL publication, this product meets all criteria for [[canon]]. This is notable insofar as the subject matter was created for a computer game and thus derives from a | + | As a CGL publication, this product meets all criteria for [[canon]]. This is notable insofar as the subject matter was created for a computer game and thus derives from a separate IP that technically is in no position to add to the main [[BattleTech]] universe canon (as currently owned by [[Topps]]). |
− | In the time-honored tradition | + | In the time-honored tradition of canonizing computer game storylines at least in broad strokes through canonical publications, ''House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)'' formally canonizes worlds, realms, characters and conflicts from the otherwise apocryphal game. |
==From the announcement== | ==From the announcement== | ||
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+ | The book is framed as a report by the [[Magistracy of Canopus]]'s Magistracy Diplomatic Corps from [[3026]]. | ||
* Introduction | * Introduction | ||
− | + | * [[Operation RESTORED HOPE]] (short story) | |
* History | * History | ||
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::* The Aurigan Reach, circa [[2765]] Map | ::* The Aurigan Reach, circa [[2765]] Map | ||
:* The [[Aurigan Trade Partnership]] | :* The [[Aurigan Trade Partnership]] | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | *Art | + | *Art used in this book was originally produced by [[Harebrained Schemes]] for their [[BattleTech: Art Book]] publication going with the BattleTech video game. |
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House Arano The Aurigan Coalition | |
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Product information | |
Type | Sourcebook |
Development | Paul Sjardijn Ray Arrastia |
Primary writing | Andrew McIntosh Kiva Maginn |
Pages | 77 |
Interior Artwork | David Kerber (Layout & Graphic Design) Tara Gallagher (Original House Book Designer) |
Illustrations | Ray Arrastia Cassidy Aquilino-Berg James Ball Joel DuQue Zach Hartlage Mark Hayden Alexander Immerzeel Tristin Ishmael David Kerber Duane Loose Matt Lucas Mike McCain Jenn Ravenna Maury Weiss Ben Zweifel |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
Product code | CAT35SN501 |
First published | 16 June 2019 |
Content | |
Era | Succession Wars era |
Timeline | ca. 3026 |
Series | Housebooks series |
Description
House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition), published on 16 June 2019 in both Print-on-Demand (PoD) and PDF Ebook format, describes House Arano and the Aurigan Reach periphery nation just after the conclusion of the Arano Restoration storyline from the BattleTech computer game by Harebrained Schemes. Its format is a callback to the old FASA-era Housebook series from the 1980s.
Although CGL had previously pulished novels in a Print-on-Demand format, House Arano was the first full-color sourcebook where they tried that process.
Canonicity
As a CGL publication, this product meets all criteria for canon. This is notable insofar as the subject matter was created for a computer game and thus derives from a separate IP that technically is in no position to add to the main BattleTech universe canon (as currently owned by Topps).
In the time-honored tradition of canonizing computer game storylines at least in broad strokes through canonical publications, House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition) formally canonizes worlds, realms, characters and conflicts from the otherwise apocryphal game.
From the announcement
“ | High Lady Kamea Arano dispatched the usurpers who stole her throne, dismantled their dictatorial government, and restored peace to the Aurigan Coalition. Now her true battle begins...
The Arano Restoration has succeeded, and High Lady Kamea rules over the reunited Aurigan Coalition. But all is not well—the Coalition’s hardscrabble planets teeter on the brink of collapse, while its powerful neighbors await another chance to subvert House Arano. More than ever, the Coalition needs warriors willing to do whatever it takes to claim victory. Step into the Aurigan Coalition in this Print-on-Demand and PDF product which brings the setting of the hit PC strategy game BattleTech into the long-running tabletop experience. Learn the proud history of the Coalition and its hope for the future, then take up the defense of the Arano dynasty with four all-new scenarios picking up where the game left off. "House Arano: The Aurigan Coalition" is authored by Harebrained Schemes' Andrew McIntosh and Kiva Maginn, writers and developers of the BattleTech PC game. To survive on the fringes of the Inner Sphere, those of noble birth must once again call on champions of mercenary mind. |
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Contents
The book is framed as a report by the Magistracy of Canopus's Magistracy Diplomatic Corps from 3026.
- Introduction
- Operation RESTORED HOPE (short story)
- History
- Introduction
- The Aurigan Reach, circa 2765 Map
- The Aurigan Trade Partnership
- The Aurigan Coalition
- Taurian Tensions
- The Aurigan Directorate
- Rimward Periphery Map
- The Arano Restoration
- The Aurigan Coalition and Environs Map
- Socio-Political Structure
- The Founding Houses
- Religion, Culture, and the Arts
- Socioeconomics
- Corporate Profiles
- Military Forces
- Uniforms
- Ranks
- BattleMech Assets Table
- Personalities
- Aurigan Reach Atlas
- Coromodir V & VI
- Guldra
- Hellat
- Itrom
- Mechdur
- Panzyr
- Smithon
- Tyrlon V & VI
- Weldry
- Other Aurigan Systems
- Intelligence Report: Rampart Company
- Introducton
- Operations
- Operation WOLFHOUND
- Operation UNDERBELLY
- Roster
- Scenarios: Rampart Company
- Scenario 1: Rock and a Hard Place
- Scenario 2: A Rain of Death
- Scenario 3: Worm Hunt
- Scenario 4: Fire and Steel
- Rules annex
- Creating Aurigan Coalition Scenarios
- Before Starting
- General Rules
- Random Assignment Tables
- Roleplaying Rules
- Creating Characters in Post-Restoration Aurigan Reach
- Pre-Existing Damage Table
- Argo-class DropShip
- Random Assignment Table: BattleMechs
- Random Assignment Table: Vehicles
- Random Assignment Table: Aerospace
- Record Sheets
- Sleipnir APC Tank
- Sleipnir APC SRM Tank
- Vargr APC Tank
- Vargr APC LRM Tank
- Atlas II AS7-D-HT
- Argo-Class DropShip
Notes
- Art used in this book was originally produced by Harebrained Schemes for their BattleTech: Art Book publication going with the BattleTech video game.