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| image = Spotlight On - Holt's Hilltoppers (Cover).jpg | | image = Spotlight On - Holt's Hilltoppers (Cover).jpg | ||
| name = Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers | | name = Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers | ||
− | | type = | + | | type = Sourcebook Companion |
| author = | | author = | ||
− | | development = [[Joshua C. Perian]] & [[Ray Arrastia]] | + | | development = [[Joshua C. Perian]] & [[Ray Arrastia]] |
| primarywriting = [[Geoff Swift|Geoff "Doc" Swift]] | | primarywriting = [[Geoff Swift|Geoff "Doc" Swift]] | ||
| pages = 42 | | pages = 42 | ||
− | | cover = | + | | cover = |
| interiorart = | | interiorart = | ||
| illustrations = [[Chris Lewis]] <br/> [[Duane Loose]] <br/> [[David White]] <br/> [[Doug Chaffee]] <br/> [[Brent Evans]] | | illustrations = [[Chris Lewis]] <br/> [[Duane Loose]] <br/> [[David White]] <br/> [[Doug Chaffee]] <br/> [[Brent Evans]] | ||
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| MSRP = $3.99 | | MSRP = $3.99 | ||
| content = | | content = | ||
− | | era = [[Clan Invasion Era]] <br> [[Civil War Era|Civil War Era]]<br> [[Jihad Era|Jihad]] <br> [[Dark Age Era|Dark Ages]] | + | | era = [[Clan Invasion Era]] <br /> [[Civil War Era|Civil War Era]] <br /> [[Jihad Era|Jihad]] <br /> [[Dark Age Era|Dark Ages]] |
| timeline = 3087 | | timeline = 3087 | ||
| series = [[Spotlight On (series)|Spotlight On]] | | series = [[Spotlight On (series)|Spotlight On]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | '''''Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers''''' ( | + | '''''Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers''''' (abbreviated '''SO:Holt's Hilltoppers''') is the fifth in a series of campaign supplements designed to details on combat units featured in the BattleTech Universe. |
− | SO: [[Holt's Hilltoppers]] provides the background of this | + | SO: [[Holt's Hilltoppers]] provides the background of this former planetary militia unit turned mercenary unit, whose inventive tactics would help them become good mercenary unit and all them to struggle to survive the turbulent times of the [[thirty-first century]]. |
− | Also in this book; Listing of character profiles of its notable members per three eras in which the unit was active in, force composition at its notable moment in its history, alternate game options/stats for Total Warfare, Alpha Strike, Abstract Combat System and provides Alpha Strike | + | Also in this book; Listing of character profiles of its notable members per three eras in which the unit was active in, force composition at its notable moment in its history, alternate game options/stats for Total Warfare, Alpha Strike, Abstract Combat System and provides Alpha Strike Data Cards for all eras. |
==Publisher's Description== | ==Publisher's Description== | ||
− | {{Quote|''Born in the fires of [[Operation: GUERRERO]], Holt's Hilltoppers took on missions from the Periphery to the [[Chaos March]], displaying grit and tenacity to rival any famed mercenary command. Action against [[Periphery]] pirates earned the Hilltoppers a reputation as savage defenders, but disaster during the [[St. Ives War]] nearly ended the command's existence. Steadfast courage and resilience kept them together, aided by an alliance with Periphery renegades. Glory and infamy awaited in the [[FedCom Civil War]], along with respect and eternal enmity in equal measure. Tiring of the vagabond life, the Hilltoppers found a new home outside the boundaries of the Inner Sphere. The [[Fronc Reaches]] offer constancy, but safety is always in short supply.''' | + | {{Quote|''Born in the fires of [[Operation: GUERRERO]], Holt's Hilltoppers took on missions from the Periphery to the [[Chaos March]], displaying grit and tenacity to rival any famed mercenary command. Action against [[Periphery]] pirates earned the Hilltoppers a reputation as savage defenders, but disaster during the [[St. Ives War]] nearly ended the command's existence. Steadfast courage and resilience kept them together, aided by an alliance with Periphery renegades. Glory and infamy awaited in the [[FedCom Civil War]], along with respect and eternal enmity in equal measure. Tiring of the vagabond life, the Hilltoppers found a new home outside the boundaries of the Inner Sphere. The [[Fronc Reaches]] offer constancy, but safety is always in short supply.''' |
'''Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers''' includes a Unit History, Personalities, Personnel Rosters, Mission Tracks, and data for use with all scales of BattleTech play.''}} | '''Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers''' includes a Unit History, Personalities, Personnel Rosters, Mission Tracks, and data for use with all scales of BattleTech play.''}} | ||
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: [[John Hamrahan]] | : [[John Hamrahan]] | ||
: [[Jonathan Holt|Jonathan]] | : [[Jonathan Holt|Jonathan]] | ||
− | * | + | * Personnel Roster |
− | : Civil War Era | + | : Civil War Era |
− | : Jihad Era | + | : Jihad Era |
* "Ruinous Ambush" - Scenario | * "Ruinous Ambush" - Scenario | ||
* "No Place Like Home" - Scenario | * "No Place Like Home" - Scenario | ||
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* Alpha Strike DataCards [Jihad Era] | * Alpha Strike DataCards [Jihad Era] | ||
* Abstract Combat System Combat Teams | * Abstract Combat System Combat Teams | ||
− | * Record Sheet - [[Nightstar#Variants|NightStar]] Custom | + | * Record Sheet - ''[[Nightstar#Variants|NightStar]]'' Custom Variant |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Unlike other sourcebooks, ''Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers'' lacks an explicit table of contents. The list shown here was assembled from page headings. | *Unlike other sourcebooks, ''Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers'' lacks an explicit table of contents. The list shown here was assembled from page headings. | ||
+ | *Reused Art from previous BattleTech books was used in this product. The artists were not credited as part of the product | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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+ | [[Category:Sourcebooks|Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Digital Products|Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers]] | ||
[[Category:Spotlight On E-Books|Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers]] | [[Category:Spotlight On E-Books|Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers]] | ||
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[[Category:Alpha Strike Products|Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers]] | [[Category:Alpha Strike Products|Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers]] |
Latest revision as of 23:09, 22 March 2023
Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers | |
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Product information | |
Type | Sourcebook Companion |
Development | Joshua C. Perian & Ray Arrastia |
Primary writing | Geoff "Doc" Swift |
Pages | 42 |
Illustrations | Chris Lewis Duane Loose David White Doug Chaffee Brent Evans |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
Product code | E-CAT35SN104 |
First published | November 30th, 2018 |
MSRP | $3.99 |
Content | |
Era | Clan Invasion Era Civil War Era Jihad Dark Ages |
Timeline | 3087 |
Series | Spotlight On |
Preceded by | Spotlight On: Unending Faith |
Followed by | Spotlight On: Crimson Seeker Star |
Description[edit]
Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers (abbreviated SO:Holt's Hilltoppers) is the fifth in a series of campaign supplements designed to details on combat units featured in the BattleTech Universe.
SO: Holt's Hilltoppers provides the background of this former planetary militia unit turned mercenary unit, whose inventive tactics would help them become good mercenary unit and all them to struggle to survive the turbulent times of the thirty-first century.
Also in this book; Listing of character profiles of its notable members per three eras in which the unit was active in, force composition at its notable moment in its history, alternate game options/stats for Total Warfare, Alpha Strike, Abstract Combat System and provides Alpha Strike Data Cards for all eras.
Publisher's Description[edit]
“ | Born in the fires of Operation: GUERRERO, Holt's Hilltoppers took on missions from the Periphery to the Chaos March, displaying grit and tenacity to rival any famed mercenary command. Action against Periphery pirates earned the Hilltoppers a reputation as savage defenders, but disaster during the St. Ives War nearly ended the command's existence. Steadfast courage and resilience kept them together, aided by an alliance with Periphery renegades. Glory and infamy awaited in the FedCom Civil War, along with respect and eternal enmity in equal measure. Tiring of the vagabond life, the Hilltoppers found a new home outside the boundaries of the Inner Sphere. The Fronc Reaches offer constancy, but safety is always in short supply.'
Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers includes a Unit History, Personalities, Personnel Rosters, Mission Tracks, and data for use with all scales of BattleTech play. |
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Contents[edit]
- Instruction
- Unit History and Description
- Traditions and Tactics
- Force Composition
- Uniform and Insignia
- Personalities
- George Holt
- Pongamon Zithisakthanakul
- Sun Chang
- Ruben Catabas
- Donald Valentine
- Thomas Boyd
- Osaka Silver
- Irina Tripolskaya
- Sergei Tripolskaya
- L. L. Gresco
- John Hamrahan
- Jonathan
- Personnel Roster
- Civil War Era
- Jihad Era
- "Ruinous Ambush" - Scenario
- "No Place Like Home" - Scenario
- Total Warfare / Alpha Strike Special Command Abilities
- STRATEGIC BATTLEFORCE FORMATION
- Alpha Strike DataCards [Civil War Era]
- Alpha Strike DataCards [Jihad Era]
- Abstract Combat System Combat Teams
- Record Sheet - NightStar Custom Variant
Notes[edit]
- Unlike other sourcebooks, Spotlight On: Holt's Hilltoppers lacks an explicit table of contents. The list shown here was assembled from page headings.
- Reused Art from previous BattleTech books was used in this product. The artists were not credited as part of the product