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| name                = Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs
 
| name                = Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs
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| type                = Technical Readout
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| type                = Technical Readout (PDF)
 
| author              =  
 
| author              =  
 
| development        = [[Herbert A. Beas II]] <br> [[Randall N. Bills]] (Development Assistance)
 
| development        = [[Herbert A. Beas II]] <br> [[Randall N. Bills]] (Development Assistance)
 
| primarywriting      =  Herbert A. Beas II  
 
| primarywriting      =  Herbert A. Beas II  
 
| pages              = 27
 
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| cover              = [[Matt Herdt]] (Design & Layout)  
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| cover              = [[Matt Heerdt]] (Design & Layout)  
 
| interiorart        = [[David L. McCulloch]] (Record Sheets) <br> [[Shane Hartley]], [[Steve Walker]] and Matt Heerdt (BattleTech Logo Design)
 
| interiorart        = [[David L. McCulloch]] (Record Sheets) <br> [[Shane Hartley]], [[Steve Walker]] and Matt Heerdt (BattleTech Logo Design)
 
| illustrations      = [[Doug Chaffee]] <br> [[Brent Evans]] <br> [[Chris Lewis]] <br> [[Jim Nelson]]
 
| illustrations      = [[Doug Chaffee]] <br> [[Brent Evans]] <br> [[Chris Lewis]] <br> [[Jim Nelson]]
 
| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
 
| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
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| productioncode      = [http://www.classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=281 CAT 35640]
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| productioncode      = [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-experimental-technical-readout-mercs-pdf CAT 35640]
 
| year                = December 24th, 2009
 
| year                = December 24th, 2009
 
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| MSRP                = $4,95
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| MSRP                = $4.95
 
| content            =  
 
| content            =  
 
| era                = [[Jihad era|Jihad]]
 
| era                = [[Jihad era|Jihad]]
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| agency              = [[Blackstone BattleMechs Limited|Blackstone Diplomatic Corps]]
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| universedate        = 14 December [[3076]]
 
| timeline            =  
 
| timeline            =  
 
| series              = Experimental Technical Readouts
 
| series              = Experimental Technical Readouts
 
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| followedby          = ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates]]''
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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CGL's first PDF exclusive mini-[[Technical Readout]] or TROlet, '''Experimental Tech Readout: Mercs''' (shorted as '''XTRO:Mercs''') provides full fluff, stats and records sheets on experimental variant prototypes and one-off refits utilizing [[Experimental Technology]] developed on [[Arc-Royal]] of five [[BattleMech]]s, four [[Combat Vehicle]]s, three [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s and one [[Conventional Fighter]] from previously released Technical Readouts.
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This was CGL's entry first in as series of [[Experimental Technology|experimental tech]] themed PDF exclusive mini-[[Technical Readout]]s or TROlet, named '''''Experimental Tech Readout: Mercs''''' (abbreviated '''''XTRO:Mercs'''''). This book provides full fluff, stats, and records sheets on experimental variant prototypes and one-off refits utilizing [[experimental technology]] developed on [[Arc-Royal]] on five [[BattleMech]]s, four [[combat vehicle]]s, three [[aerospace fighter]]s, and one [[conventional fighter]] from previously released ''Technical Readouts''.
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In-universe, the TRO is released as a report commissioned by the duchess of Arc-Royal to [[Blackstone BattleMechs Limited]] on 14 December [[3076]].
 
   
 
   
 
==From the back cover==
 
==From the back cover==
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{{quote|''As the [[Inner Sphere]] reels from the devastating [[Jihad]], factories have been shattered and supply lines strained. As the collective might of the Inner Sphere’s military industries rally to the cause, technicians plying the wreckage of a thousand battles across the war-ravaged realms scramble to piece together new weapons for the fight against the [[Word of Blake]]. Armed with prototype weapons and equipment rushed to the front lines, a new age of experimental [[BattleMechs]], [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]], and [[AeroSpace Fighter|fighters]] dawns.
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{{quote|''As the [[Inner Sphere]] reels from the devastating [[Jihad]], factories have been shattered and supply lines strained. As the collective might of the Inner Sphere’s military industries rally to the cause, technicians plying the wreckage of a thousand battles across the war-ravaged realms scramble to piece together new weapons for the fight against the [[Word of Blake]]. Armed with prototype weapons and equipment rushed to the front lines, a new age of experimental [[BattleMechs]], [[Combat Vehicle|vehicles]], and [[aerospace fighter|fighters]] dawns.
  
 
Experimental Tech Readout: Mercs ''highlights a sample of the prototype designs that have begun testing in the [[BattleTech]] universe during the Jihad. Each design featured in this book incorporates some of the latest technologies to debut in the war against the [[Word of Blake]], as first described in ''[[Tactical Operations]]''. Statistics and Record Sheets are included for 13 new experimental BattleMechs, vehicles, and fighters, ready for play in advanced BattleTech games.''}}
 
Experimental Tech Readout: Mercs ''highlights a sample of the prototype designs that have begun testing in the [[BattleTech]] universe during the Jihad. Each design featured in this book incorporates some of the latest technologies to debut in the war against the [[Word of Blake]], as first described in ''[[Tactical Operations]]''. Statistics and Record Sheets are included for 13 new experimental BattleMechs, vehicles, and fighters, ready for play in advanced BattleTech games.''}}
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==Related TROs==
 
==Related TROs==
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Liao]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Clans]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms]]''
 
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]''
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
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* Apparently under development for some time, the title was apparently killed off on various grounds. With some arm twisting, Herb was convinced to revive the title, [http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,61818.msg1482790.html#msg1482790] and using the bare bones of the original was able to re-write and release it within a mere 12 days just in time for Christmas. [http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,61818.msg1482531.html#msg1482531]
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* Apparently under development for some time, the title was apparently killed off on various grounds. With some arm twisting, Herb was convinced to revive the title,<ref> [http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,61818.msg1482790.html#msg1482790 Classic BattleTech forums: thread unknown] (dead link)</ref> and using the bare bones of the original was able to rewrite and release it within a mere 12 days, just in time for Christmas.<ref> [http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,61818.msg1482531.html#msg1482531 Classic BattleTech forums: thread unknown] (dead link)</ref>
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* After [[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]], this is only the second official product to include designs utilizing Experimental equipment.
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* After ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'', this was only the second official product to include designs utilizing experimental equipment.
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* The cover art of the ''XTRO'' was originally used as color art in ''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]''.
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* This book would mark the first time that a ''TRO'' would include record sheets for the units it lists.
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* ''Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries'' was used in the How to use this book section and as the trademark.
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Latest revision as of 06:02, 31 July 2022

XTROMercs.jpg
Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs
Product information
Type Technical Readout (PDF)
Development Herbert A. Beas II
Randall N. Bills (Development Assistance)
Primary writing Herbert A. Beas II
Pages 27
Cover Artwork Matt Heerdt (Design & Layout)
Interior Artwork David L. McCulloch (Record Sheets)
Shane Hartley, Steve Walker and Matt Heerdt (BattleTech Logo Design)
Illustrations Doug Chaffee
Brent Evans
Chris Lewis
Jim Nelson
Publication information
Publisher Catalyst Game Labs
Product code CAT 35640
First published December 24th, 2009
MSRP $4.95
Content
Era Jihad
Agency Blackstone Diplomatic Corps
Universe Date 14 December 3076
Series Experimental Technical Readouts
Followed by Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates

Description[edit]

This was CGL's entry first in as series of experimental tech themed PDF exclusive mini-Technical Readouts or TROlet, named Experimental Tech Readout: Mercs (abbreviated XTRO:Mercs). This book provides full fluff, stats, and records sheets on experimental variant prototypes and one-off refits utilizing experimental technology developed on Arc-Royal on five BattleMechs, four combat vehicles, three aerospace fighters, and one conventional fighter from previously released Technical Readouts.

In-universe, the TRO is released as a report commissioned by the duchess of Arc-Royal to Blackstone BattleMechs Limited on 14 December 3076.

From the back cover[edit]

“ As the Inner Sphere reels from the devastating Jihad, factories have been shattered and supply lines strained. As the collective might of the Inner Sphere’s military industries rally to the cause, technicians plying the wreckage of a thousand battles across the war-ravaged realms scramble to piece together new weapons for the fight against the Word of Blake. Armed with prototype weapons and equipment rushed to the front lines, a new age of experimental BattleMechs, vehicles, and fighters dawns.

Experimental Tech Readout: Mercs highlights a sample of the prototype designs that have begun testing in the BattleTech universe during the Jihad. Each design featured in this book incorporates some of the latest technologies to debut in the war against the Word of Blake, as first described in Tactical Operations. Statistics and Record Sheets are included for 13 new experimental BattleMechs, vehicles, and fighters, ready for play in advanced BattleTech games.

”

Contents[edit]

  • Introduction
Strom Ashton, Director, Blackstone Diplomatic Corps 14 December 3076

Related TROs[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • Apparently under development for some time, the title was apparently killed off on various grounds. With some arm twisting, Herb was convinced to revive the title,[1] and using the bare bones of the original was able to rewrite and release it within a mere 12 days, just in time for Christmas.[2]
  • This book would mark the first time that a TRO would include record sheets for the units it lists.
  • Experimental Technical Readout: Mercenaries was used in the How to use this book section and as the trademark.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Classic BattleTech forums: thread unknown (dead link)
  2. ↑ Classic BattleTech forums: thread unknown (dead link)

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