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| image = rulesofwarfare.jpg | | image = rulesofwarfare.jpg | ||
| name = BATTLETECH MANUAL '''The Rules of Warfare''' | | name = BATTLETECH MANUAL '''The Rules of Warfare''' | ||
| development = | | development = | ||
| − | | primarywriting = [[Forest G. Brown]] <br/> [[Jordan Weisman]] <br/> [[L. Ross Babcock III]] <br/> [[Sam Lewis]] | + | | primarywriting = [[Forest G. Brown]] <br/> [[Jordan Weisman]] <br/> [[L. Ross Babcock III]] <br/> [[Sam Lewis (person)|Sam Lewis]] |
| cover = [[Les Dorsheid]] | | cover = [[Les Dorsheid]] | ||
| − | | illustrations = [[Jeff Laubenstein]]<br />[[Dana Knutson]]<br />[[Todd Marsh]]<br />[[ | + | | illustrations = [[Jeff Laubenstein]]<br />[[Dana Knutson]]<br />[[Todd Marsh]]<br />[[Dawne Weisman|Dawne Wehrs]]<br />[[Tim Bradstreet]] |
| era = [[Succession Wars era]] | | era = [[Succession Wars era]] | ||
| − | | type = | + | | type = Rulebook |
| publisher = [[FASA]] | | publisher = [[FASA]] | ||
| year = 1987 | | year = 1987 | ||
| pages = 92 pages | | pages = 92 pages | ||
| − | | productioncode = | + | | productioncode = 1626 |
| − | | ISBN10 = | + | | ISBN10 = 1555600441 |
| + | | ISBN13 = 978-1555600440 | ||
| followedby = [[The BattleTech Compendium]] | | followedby = [[The BattleTech Compendium]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''BATTLETECH MANUAL''' '''''The Rules of Warfare''''' was the first attempt to | + | '''BATTLETECH MANUAL''' '''''The Rules of Warfare''''' was the first attempt to integrate and consolidate all the rules from [[BattleTech, 2nd Edition|BattleTech]], [[CityTech]] and [[AeroTech]]. Effectively, the rules from BattleTech and CityTech were integrated together, with AeroTech remaining as a separate component. In addition, crossover rules from [[MechWarrior, First Edition|MechWarrior]] were also included. Simplified artillery rules from MechWarrior were included. The primary roleplaying game content was not. |
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
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{{quote|'''''As dawn broke over the battlefield...''''' | {{quote|'''''As dawn broke over the battlefield...''''' | ||
| − | ''The helicopters roared over the hill, skimming the tops of friendly [['Mech]] antennae. [[ | + | ''The helicopters roared over the hill, skimming the tops of friendly [['Mech]] antennae. [[aerospace fighter]]s carrying heavy bomb loads hunted for the enemy airbase. At 1500 hours, the main 'Mech force moved out. The [[Motorized Infantry]] had pulled out about three hours earlier, and the [[tanks]], both tracked and hover, had left an hour ago. At 2000 hours the [[hydrofoil]] assault force skirted the enemy's rear echelon and called for support from the [[artillery]] fire base. The battle was joined.'' |
| − | ''Now all the rules for every type of tactical combat in the [[BattleTech]] universe are all in one place. The BattleTech Manual contains reorganized combat rules from [[BattleTech]], [[CityTech]], [[AeroTech]] and | + | ''Now all the rules for every type of tactical combat in the [[BattleTech]] universe are all in one place. The BattleTech Manual contains reorganized combat rules from [[BattleTech]], [[CityTech]], [[AeroTech]] and MechWarrior'' |
''Sections contain new rules for using: | ''Sections contain new rules for using: | ||
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* Playing the game | * Playing the game | ||
| − | ** [[MechWarrior]]'s | + | ** [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]]'s |
** Sequence of Play | ** Sequence of Play | ||
** [[Movement]] | ** [[Movement]] | ||
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** [[Gun Emplacements]] and [[Improved Positions]] | ** [[Gun Emplacements]] and [[Improved Positions]] | ||
** Cargo and [[Troop Carriers]] | ** Cargo and [[Troop Carriers]] | ||
| − | ** | + | ** 'Mech Lifting Capabilities |
** [[Night Combat]] | ** [[Night Combat]] | ||
** [[Artillery]] | ** [[Artillery]] | ||
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** Special Weapons | ** Special Weapons | ||
** [[Ejection]] | ** [[Ejection]] | ||
| − | ** Repairing | + | ** Repairing 'Mechs |
| − | ** [[Anti- | + | ** [[Anti-'Mech Infantry]] |
===Aerotech=== | ===Aerotech=== | ||
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** Combat | ** Combat | ||
** Heat | ** Heat | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Aerospace fighter launch and 'Mech drops |
| − | ** Land-Air | + | ** [[Land-Air BattleMech|Land-Air 'Mechs]] (LAMs) |
* Optional Rules | * Optional Rules | ||
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** Gun Emplacement and [[Building]] Construction | ** Gun Emplacement and [[Building]] Construction | ||
** Common Costs | ** Common Costs | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * The trademarked title was ''BattleTech Manual''. | ||
| + | |||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Rulebooks]] |
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| BATTLETECH MANUAL The Rules of Warfare | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Rulebook |
| Primary writing | Forest G. Brown Jordan Weisman L. Ross Babcock III Sam Lewis |
| Pages | 92 pages |
| Cover Artwork | Les Dorsheid |
| Illustrations | Jeff Laubenstein Dana Knutson Todd Marsh Dawne Wehrs Tim Bradstreet |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | FASA |
| Product code | 1626 |
| First published | 1987 |
| ISBN-10 | 1555600441 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1555600440 |
| Content | |
| Era | Succession Wars era |
| Followed by | The BattleTech Compendium |
Contents
Description[edit]
BATTLETECH MANUAL The Rules of Warfare was the first attempt to integrate and consolidate all the rules from BattleTech, CityTech and AeroTech. Effectively, the rules from BattleTech and CityTech were integrated together, with AeroTech remaining as a separate component. In addition, crossover rules from MechWarrior were also included. Simplified artillery rules from MechWarrior were included. The primary roleplaying game content was not.
From the back cover[edit]
| “ | As dawn broke over the battlefield...
The helicopters roared over the hill, skimming the tops of friendly 'Mech antennae. aerospace fighters carrying heavy bomb loads hunted for the enemy airbase. At 1500 hours, the main 'Mech force moved out. The Motorized Infantry had pulled out about three hours earlier, and the tanks, both tracked and hover, had left an hour ago. At 2000 hours the hydrofoil assault force skirted the enemy's rear echelon and called for support from the artillery fire base. The battle was joined. Now all the rules for every type of tactical combat in the BattleTech universe are all in one place. The BattleTech Manual contains reorganized combat rules from BattleTech, CityTech, AeroTech and MechWarrior Sections contain new rules for using:
In addition, this book presents complete generation rules for all vehicles, from BattleMechs to submarines. The MechWarrior's most complete and accurate sourcebook. |
” |
Contents[edit]
- Introduction
BattleTech[edit]
- Components
- Counters
- Record Sheets
- Mapsheets
- Dice
- Game Set-up
- Playing the game
- MechWarriors's
- Sequence of Play
- Movement
- Combat
- Heat Build-Up
- Buildings
- Vehicles
- Infantry
- Optional Rules
- Clearing Woods
- Fire
- Limited Intelligence
- Basements
- Gun Emplacements and Improved Positions
- Cargo and Troop Carriers
- 'Mech Lifting Capabilities
- Night Combat
- Artillery
- Indirect Fire Combat
- Underwater Operations
- Special Weapons
- Ejection
- Repairing 'Mechs
- Anti-'Mech Infantry
Aerotech[edit]
- Components
- Counters
- Record Sheets
- Mapsheet
- Dice
- Game Set-up
- Playing the Game
- Pilots
- Sequence of Play
- Movement
- Combat
- Heat
- Aerospace fighter launch and 'Mech drops
- Land-Air 'Mechs (LAMs)
- Optional Rules
- Abstract 'Mech Landing System
- Fuel and Withdrawal from Lower Atmosphere
- Tailing
- Landing Fields
Construction[edit]
- BattleMech Construction
- Vehicle Construction
- Fighter Construction
- Gun Emplacement and Building Construction
- Common Costs
Notes[edit]
- The trademarked title was BattleTech Manual.