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Line 1: {{AnnouncedProduct}} {{AnnouncedProduct}} − [[File:2022 Mercenaries Kickstarter.jpg|thumb|right|Promotional Image for the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter]] + [[File:2022 Mercenaries Kickstarter.jpg|thumb|right|Promtional Image for the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter]] ==Summary== ==Summary== Line 9:
Line 9: ==Before the Campaign== ==Before the Campaign== − To build interest ahead of the campaign a number of [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/collections/battletech?page=1&rb_product_type=Crowdfunding%20Support PDF previews] were released along with a [https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/8fd3639a-e1cd-44b9-8f15-5279077ad7f8/landing?__s=mtong2wlkcnxq68kfugm pre-launch backerkit page] on {{ISOdate|2023-01-13}}. They also released a dropbox link to the open Beta playtest documents for [[BattleTech: Aces]].+ Prior to the Campaign and to build interest ahead of the campaign a number of [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/collections/battletech?page=1&rb_product_type=Crowdfunding%20Support PDF previews] were released along with a [https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/8fd3639a-e1cd-44b9-8f15-5279077ad7f8/landing?__s=mtong2wlkcnxq68kfugm pre-launch backerkit page] on {{ISOdate|2023-01-13}} to register interest as well as releasing the open Beta playtest docs for [[BattleTech: Aces]] ==AdeptiCon 2023== ==AdeptiCon 2023== Line 46:
Line 46: * [[Anthony Scroggins]] (BattleTech Art Director) * [[Anthony Scroggins]] (BattleTech Art Director) * [[Marco Mazzoni]] (BattleTech Artist) * [[Marco Mazzoni]] (BattleTech Artist) − * [[Ben Myers|Bishop Steiner]] (BattleTech Artist) + * [[Bishop Steiner]] (BattleTech Artist) − * [[Eldon Cowgur|Elden Cowgur]] (BattleTech Artist) + * [[Elden Cowgur]] (BattleTech Artist) Fiction: Fiction: Line 60:
Line 60: * [[Jordan Weisman]] (co-founder of BattleTech) * [[Jordan Weisman]] (co-founder of BattleTech) * [[Ross Babcock]] (co-founder of BattleTech) * [[Ross Babcock]] (co-founder of BattleTech) − * [[George Ledoux]] (Voice Actor) + * [[George LeDoux]] (Voice Actor) − * Mike Tuñez (Game developer) + * [[Mike Tuñez]] (Game developer) ==Rewards== ==Rewards== Line 78:
Line 78: | ''[[BattleTech: Aces]]'' || Game Aid || New | ''[[BattleTech: Aces]]'' || Game Aid || New |- |- − | [[BattleTech Universe (sourcebook)|''BattleTech Universe'']] || Sourcebook || New + | ''[[BattleTech Universe]]'' Precentor Martial Edition || Sourcebook || New and exclusive − |- − | ''BattleTech Universe'' Precentor Martial Edition || Sourcebook || New and exclusive |- |- | ''[[Double Blind]]'' || Novel (digital) || Pre-existing | ''[[Double Blind]]'' || Novel (digital) || Pre-existing Line 116:
Line 114: | ''[[Eclipse]]'' || Audiobook || New | ''[[Eclipse]]'' || Audiobook || New |- |- − | ''[[BattleTech: Legends II]]'' || Art Book (digital) || New + | ''[[MechWarrior: Legends II]]'' || Art Book (digital) || New |- |- − | ''BattleTech: Legends II'' || Art Book || New and exclusive + | ''MechWarrior: Legends II'' || Art Book || New and exclusive |- |- | [[Cracked Canopy Cookbook|''Cracked Canopy Cookbook: Recipes from the Inner Sphere'']] || Art Book (digital) || New | [[Cracked Canopy Cookbook|''Cracked Canopy Cookbook: Recipes from the Inner Sphere'']] || Art Book (digital) || New Line 170:
Line 168: | [[BattleTech: Clan Direct Fire Star|Clan Direct Fire Star]] || Miniature Set || New | [[BattleTech: Clan Direct Fire Star|Clan Direct Fire Star]] || Miniature Set || New |- |- − | [[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Battle Armor Platoon|Inner Sphere Battle Armor Platoon]] || Miniature Set || New + | [[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Battle Armor Pack|Inner Sphere Battle Armor Pack]] || Miniature Set || New |- |- | [[BattleTech Battlefield Support: Objectives|Battlefield Support: Objectives]] || Miniature Set || New | [[BattleTech Battlefield Support: Objectives|Battlefield Support: Objectives]] || Miniature Set || New Line 186:
Line 184: | [[Sun Tzu's The Art of War|''Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Translated (& Annotated by Jamie Wolf'')]] || Sourcebook || New | [[Sun Tzu's The Art of War|''Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Translated (& Annotated by Jamie Wolf'')]] || Sourcebook || New |- |- − | [[Shrapnel (magazine)/Issue 15|Double Sized Mercenary Themed ''Shrapnel'' issue]] || Magazine || New + | [[Shrapnel (magazine)|Double Sized Mercenary Themed ''Shrapnel'' issue]] || Magazine || New |- |- − | [[Shrapnel (magazine)/Year One (Omnibus)|''Shrapnel'' Year One Compilation]] || Magazine || Pre-existing+ | ''Shrapnel'' Year One Compilation || Magazine || Pre-existing |- |- | ''BattleTech'' || Graphic Novel || New | ''BattleTech'' || Graphic Novel || New Line 226:
Line 224: | [[Faction Patch#Availability|Patch Collector Set]] || Accessory || New and exclusive | [[Faction Patch#Availability|Patch Collector Set]] || Accessory || New and exclusive |- |- − | [[Faction Dice|LosTech Faction Dice (with diameter case)]] || Accessory || Pre-existing, New, and exclusive + | [[BattleMech Plushies]] || Accessory || New − |- − | [[Faction Dice#Laser-effect|Laser-effect Faction Dice]] || Accessory || New, and exclusive − |- − | [[Chevron Dice#Liquid Core|Liquid Core "Chevron" Dice]] || Accessory || New, and exclusive − |- − | [[Chevron Dice#Laser-effect|Laser-effect "Chevron" Dice]] || Accessory || New, and exclusive |- |- − | [[BattleTech: PlushyTech|More BattleMech Plushies]] || Accessory || New + | [[Kerenskycon|Kerenskycon Invite]] || Event || Exclusive − |- − | [[KerenskyCon|KerenskyCon Invite]] || Event || Exclusive |} |} ==Community Launch Parties== ==Community Launch Parties== {{main|Catalyst Demo Team#Community Launch Parties for the launch of 2023 Mercenaries Crowdfunding Campaign}} {{main|Catalyst Demo Team#Community Launch Parties for the launch of 2023 Mercenaries Crowdfunding Campaign}} − In recognition that ''BattleTech'' is a global game, and to coincide with the Adepticon launch party, CGL organized and supported ''Community Launch Parties'' worldwide as companion events. + In recognition that ''BattleTech'' is a global game, and to coincide with the Adepticon launch party, CGL organised and supported ''Community Launch Parties'' worldwide as companion events. ==Notes== ==Notes== * The email that was sent out for ''Update #39'' was accidently titled ''More Dics Photos'' instead of ''More Dice Photos'' * The email that was sent out for ''Update #39'' was accidently titled ''More Dics Photos'' instead of ''More Dice Photos'' * During the BattleTech AMA at the start of the 24 hour stream, Loren Coleman was seen as a black screen with the text ''iPhone (206)''. This lead the stream chat to joke that this was a reference to a new unit ''206th iPhone Rangers''. * During the BattleTech AMA at the start of the 24 hour stream, Loren Coleman was seen as a black screen with the text ''iPhone (206)''. This lead the stream chat to joke that this was a reference to a new unit ''206th iPhone Rangers''. − * During Ross Babcock's segment, it showed Unseen BattleTech art (assumed to be accidental). + * During Ross Babcock's segment, it showed Unseen Battletech art (assumed to be accidental). * During many of the live stream intermissions, the video never cuts and Randell Bills (among others) was still seen on camera. During these times he seen passionately discussing things to whom can only be assumed as the live team. * During many of the live stream intermissions, the video never cuts and Randell Bills (among others) was still seen on camera. During these times he seen passionately discussing things to whom can only be assumed as the live team. − * During the Fiction segment, it was mentioned that they (assumed to be CGL) are seeking a new German licensee. + * During the Fiction segment, it was mentioned that they (assumed to be CGL) are seeking a new german licensee. ==References== ==References== Line 266:
Line 256: *[https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-mercenaries-kickstarter-preview-09 BattleTech: Mercenaries Kickstarter Preview #9] *[https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-mercenaries-kickstarter-preview-09 BattleTech: Mercenaries Kickstarter Preview #9] *[https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/8fd3639a-e1cd-44b9-8f15-5279077ad7f8/landing Pre-launch sign-up page] *[https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/8fd3639a-e1cd-44b9-8f15-5279077ad7f8/landing Pre-launch sign-up page] − − [[Category:Crowdfunding projects|Mercenaries]]
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| − | [[File:2022 Mercenaries Kickstarter.jpg|thumb|right| | + | [[File:2022 Mercenaries Kickstarter.jpg|thumb|right|Promtional Image for the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter]] |
==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
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==Before the Campaign== | ==Before the Campaign== | ||
| − | + | Prior to the Campaign and to build interest ahead of the campaign a number of [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/collections/battletech?page=1&rb_product_type=Crowdfunding%20Support PDF previews] were released along with a [https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/8fd3639a-e1cd-44b9-8f15-5279077ad7f8/landing?__s=mtong2wlkcnxq68kfugm pre-launch backerkit page] on {{ISOdate|2023-01-13}} to register interest as well as releasing the open Beta playtest docs for [[BattleTech: Aces]] | |
==AdeptiCon 2023== | ==AdeptiCon 2023== | ||
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* [[Anthony Scroggins]] (BattleTech Art Director) | * [[Anthony Scroggins]] (BattleTech Art Director) | ||
* [[Marco Mazzoni]] (BattleTech Artist) | * [[Marco Mazzoni]] (BattleTech Artist) | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Bishop Steiner]] (BattleTech Artist) |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Elden Cowgur]] (BattleTech Artist) |
Fiction: | Fiction: | ||
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* [[Jordan Weisman]] (co-founder of BattleTech) | * [[Jordan Weisman]] (co-founder of BattleTech) | ||
* [[Ross Babcock]] (co-founder of BattleTech) | * [[Ross Babcock]] (co-founder of BattleTech) | ||
| − | * [[George | + | * [[George LeDoux]] (Voice Actor) |
| − | * Mike Tuñez (Game developer) | + | * [[Mike Tuñez]] (Game developer) |
==Rewards== | ==Rewards== | ||
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| ''[[BattleTech: Aces]]'' || Game Aid || New | | ''[[BattleTech: Aces]]'' || Game Aid || New | ||
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| − | | [[BattleTech Universe | + | | ''[[BattleTech Universe]]'' Precentor Martial Edition || Sourcebook || New and exclusive |
| − | |||
| − | |||
|- | |- | ||
| ''[[Double Blind]]'' || Novel (digital) || Pre-existing | | ''[[Double Blind]]'' || Novel (digital) || Pre-existing | ||
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| ''[[Eclipse]]'' || Audiobook || New | | ''[[Eclipse]]'' || Audiobook || New | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''[[ | + | | ''[[MechWarrior: Legends II]]'' || Art Book (digital) || New |
|- | |- | ||
| − | | '' | + | | ''MechWarrior: Legends II'' || Art Book || New and exclusive |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Cracked Canopy Cookbook|''Cracked Canopy Cookbook: Recipes from the Inner Sphere'']] || Art Book (digital) || New | | [[Cracked Canopy Cookbook|''Cracked Canopy Cookbook: Recipes from the Inner Sphere'']] || Art Book (digital) || New | ||
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| [[BattleTech: Clan Direct Fire Star|Clan Direct Fire Star]] || Miniature Set || New | | [[BattleTech: Clan Direct Fire Star|Clan Direct Fire Star]] || Miniature Set || New | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Battle Armor | + | | [[BattleTech: Inner Sphere Battle Armor Pack|Inner Sphere Battle Armor Pack]] || Miniature Set || New |
|- | |- | ||
| [[BattleTech Battlefield Support: Objectives|Battlefield Support: Objectives]] || Miniature Set || New | | [[BattleTech Battlefield Support: Objectives|Battlefield Support: Objectives]] || Miniature Set || New | ||
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| [[Sun Tzu's The Art of War|''Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Translated (& Annotated by Jamie Wolf'')]] || Sourcebook || New | | [[Sun Tzu's The Art of War|''Sun Tzu's The Art of War, Translated (& Annotated by Jamie Wolf'')]] || Sourcebook || New | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | [[Shrapnel (magazine) | + | | [[Shrapnel (magazine)|Double Sized Mercenary Themed ''Shrapnel'' issue]] || Magazine || New |
|- | |- | ||
| − | + | | ''Shrapnel'' Year One Compilation || Magazine || Pre-existing | |
|- | |- | ||
| ''BattleTech'' || Graphic Novel || New | | ''BattleTech'' || Graphic Novel || New | ||
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| [[Faction Patch#Availability|Patch Collector Set]] || Accessory || New and exclusive | | [[Faction Patch#Availability|Patch Collector Set]] || Accessory || New and exclusive | ||
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[BattleMech Plushies]] || Accessory || New |
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| − | | [[ | + | | [[Kerenskycon|Kerenskycon Invite]] || Event || Exclusive |
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|} | |} | ||
==Community Launch Parties== | ==Community Launch Parties== | ||
{{main|Catalyst Demo Team#Community Launch Parties for the launch of 2023 Mercenaries Crowdfunding Campaign}} | {{main|Catalyst Demo Team#Community Launch Parties for the launch of 2023 Mercenaries Crowdfunding Campaign}} | ||
| − | In recognition that ''BattleTech'' is a global game, and to coincide with the Adepticon launch party, CGL | + | In recognition that ''BattleTech'' is a global game, and to coincide with the Adepticon launch party, CGL organised and supported ''Community Launch Parties'' worldwide as companion events. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
* The email that was sent out for ''Update #39'' was accidently titled ''More Dics Photos'' instead of ''More Dice Photos'' | * The email that was sent out for ''Update #39'' was accidently titled ''More Dics Photos'' instead of ''More Dice Photos'' | ||
* During the BattleTech AMA at the start of the 24 hour stream, Loren Coleman was seen as a black screen with the text ''iPhone (206)''. This lead the stream chat to joke that this was a reference to a new unit ''206th iPhone Rangers''. | * During the BattleTech AMA at the start of the 24 hour stream, Loren Coleman was seen as a black screen with the text ''iPhone (206)''. This lead the stream chat to joke that this was a reference to a new unit ''206th iPhone Rangers''. | ||
| − | * During Ross Babcock's segment, it showed Unseen | + | * During Ross Babcock's segment, it showed Unseen Battletech art (assumed to be accidental). |
* During many of the live stream intermissions, the video never cuts and Randell Bills (among others) was still seen on camera. During these times he seen passionately discussing things to whom can only be assumed as the live team. | * During many of the live stream intermissions, the video never cuts and Randell Bills (among others) was still seen on camera. During these times he seen passionately discussing things to whom can only be assumed as the live team. | ||
| − | * During the Fiction segment, it was mentioned that they (assumed to be CGL) are seeking a new | + | * During the Fiction segment, it was mentioned that they (assumed to be CGL) are seeking a new german licensee. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-mercenaries-kickstarter-preview-09 BattleTech: Mercenaries Kickstarter Preview #9] | *[https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-mercenaries-kickstarter-preview-09 BattleTech: Mercenaries Kickstarter Preview #9] | ||
*[https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/8fd3639a-e1cd-44b9-8f15-5279077ad7f8/landing Pre-launch sign-up page] | *[https://www.backerkit.com/call_to_action/8fd3639a-e1cd-44b9-8f15-5279077ad7f8/landing Pre-launch sign-up page] | ||
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