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| year = 1992 <br /> (1994 re-release)
 
| year = 1992 <br /> (1994 re-release)
 
| ISBN10 = 1555600042
 
| ISBN10 = 1555600042
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| MSRP = $25.00
 
| era = [[Succession Wars era]]
 
| era = [[Succession Wars era]]
 
| series = [[Classic BattleTech]] boxed sets
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
'''BattleTech, Third Edition''' was the successor to the successfull [[BattleTech, 2nd Edition|2nd Edition]], appearing seven years later in 1992. The biggest difference was the inclusion of plastic [[BattleMech]] miniatures instead of stand-up playing pieces.
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'''BattleTech, Third Edition''' was the successor to the successful [[BattleTech, 2nd Edition|2nd Edition]] boxed set, appearing seven years later in 1992. The biggest difference was the inclusion of plastic [[BattleMech]] miniatures instead of stand-up playing pieces.
  
 
==From the back cover==
 
==From the back cover==
{{quote|''IN THE 30TH CENTURY, LIFE IS CHEAP, BUT BATTLEMECHS AREN'T.<br /><br />
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{{quote|''IN THE 31st CENTURY, LIFE IS CHEAP, BUT BATTLEMECHS AREN'T.<br /><br />
 
A Dark Age has befallen mankind. Where the United Star League once reigned, five successor states now battle for control. War has ravaged the once flourishing Star League worlds and left them in ruins. Technological advancement has not only ceased, but the machines and equipment of the past cannot be produced by present-day worlds. The Succession Wars are fought over water, ancient machines, and spare parts factories. Control of these elements will lead to final victory and the domination of known space.''}}
 
A Dark Age has befallen mankind. Where the United Star League once reigned, five successor states now battle for control. War has ravaged the once flourishing Star League worlds and left them in ruins. Technological advancement has not only ceased, but the machines and equipment of the past cannot be produced by present-day worlds. The Succession Wars are fought over water, ancient machines, and spare parts factories. Control of these elements will lead to final victory and the domination of known space.''}}
  
 
==Contents==
 
==Contents==
*1 - 56-page rulebook containing easy-to-use rules and scenarios that let players begin enjoying BattleTech right away
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* 14 unpainted plastic miniatures (some assembly required) of the most common BattleMechs used in the Inner Sphere
*1 - 16-page book of pregenerated BattleMech Record Sheets
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* Two 22" X 27" full-color mapsheets
*2 - 22"x27" full-color mapsheets
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* One 56-page rulebook containing easy-to-use-rules and scenarios that let players begin enjoying BattleTech right away
*2 - Six-sided dice
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* One 16-page book of pregenerated BattleMech Record Sheets
*14 - Plastic minatures of the most common BattleMechs used in the Inner Sphere
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* Two six-sided dice
**[[Locust]] LCT-1V
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**[[Stinger]] STG-3R
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===BattleMechs===
**[[Wasp]] WSP-1A
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* LCT-1V ''[[Locust]]''
**[[Phoenix Hawk]] PXH-1
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* STG-3R ''[[Stinger]]''
**[[Griffin]] GRF-1N
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* WSP-1A ''[[Wasp]]''
**[[Shadow Hawk]] SHD-2H
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* PXH-1 ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]''
**[[Wolverine]] WVR-6R
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* GRF-1N ''[[Griffin]]''
**[[Rifleman]] RFL-3N
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* SHD-2H ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''
**[[Crusader]] CRD-3R
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* WVR-6R ''[[Wolverine]]''
**[[Thunderbolt]] TDR-5S
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* RFL-3N ''[[Rifleman]]''
**[[Archer]] ARC-2R
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* CRD-3R ''[[Crusader]]''
**[[Warhammer]] WHM-6R
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* TDR-5S ''[[Thunderbolt]]''
**[[Marauder]] MAD-3R
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* ARC-2R ''[[Archer]]''
**[[Battlemaster]] BLR-1G
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* WHM-6R ''[[Warhammer]]''
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* MAD-3R ''[[Marauder]]''
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* BLG-1G ''[[Battlemaster]]''
  
 
==Note==
 
==Note==
 
The 3rd edition was originally released in 1992 in a thin box. The 3rd edition was again released in 1994 in a thicker box, but with the same production code.
 
The 3rd edition was originally released in 1992 in a thin box. The 3rd edition was again released in 1994 in a thicker box, but with the same production code.
  
[[Category:Books]]
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[[Category:Boxed Set|BattleTech, 3rd Edition]]
[[Category:Rule Books]]
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[[Category:Game Systems|BattleTech, 3rd Edition]]
[[Category:Game Systems]]
 
[[Category:Boxed Set]]
 

Revision as of 15:11, 3 April 2017

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BattleTech, A Game Of Armored Combat, Third Edition
Product information
Type Boxed Set
Publication information
Publisher FASA
Product code 1604
First published 1992
(1994 re-release)
ISBN-10 1555600042
MSRP $25.00
Content
Era Succession Wars era
Series Classic BattleTech boxed sets
Preceded by BattleTech, 2nd Edition
Followed by BattleTech Fourth Edition


Description

BattleTech, Third Edition was the successor to the successful 2nd Edition boxed set, appearing seven years later in 1992. The biggest difference was the inclusion of plastic BattleMech miniatures instead of stand-up playing pieces.

From the back cover

IN THE 31st CENTURY, LIFE IS CHEAP, BUT BATTLEMECHS AREN'T.

A Dark Age has befallen mankind. Where the United Star League once reigned, five successor states now battle for control. War has ravaged the once flourishing Star League worlds and left them in ruins. Technological advancement has not only ceased, but the machines and equipment of the past cannot be produced by present-day worlds. The Succession Wars are fought over water, ancient machines, and spare parts factories. Control of these elements will lead to final victory and the domination of known space.

Contents

  • 14 unpainted plastic miniatures (some assembly required) of the most common BattleMechs used in the Inner Sphere
  • Two 22" X 27" full-color mapsheets
  • One 56-page rulebook containing easy-to-use-rules and scenarios that let players begin enjoying BattleTech right away
  • One 16-page book of pregenerated BattleMech Record Sheets
  • Two six-sided dice

BattleMechs

Note

The 3rd edition was originally released in 1992 in a thin box. The 3rd edition was again released in 1994 in a thicker box, but with the same production code.