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| name                = Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5
| type                = Technical Readout
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| type                = Technical Readout (PDF)
 
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| development        = [[Johannes Heidler]] <br/> [[Ray Arrastia]]
 
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| series              = Experimental Technical Readouts, Primitives Sub-Series
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| series              = Experimental Technical Readouts, <br/> Primitives Sub-Series
 
| precededby          = [[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]
 
| precededby          = [[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]
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| followedby          = [[Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor]]
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The twenty-ninth in [[CGL|CGL's]] PDF exclusive mini-[[Technical Readout]] or TROlet series, '''''Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5''''' (abbreviated as ''''''''XTRO:Primitives V''''' or '''''XTR:Primitives V''''').  Also this publication is the fifth volume and final volume in a sub-series of books set as in-universe historical reports from the [[Republic of the Sphere]] about milestones achieved during the [[Age of War era]]. This book highlights then [[Primitive Technology]] and [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] (At the time). The book goes into detail of the progression of technology units using what became Primitive Technology. Types of units featured in this volume includes; [[BattleMech]]s,  [[Combat Vehicle]]s, Aerospace Units, and a [[JumpShip]].
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The twenty-ninth in [[CGL|CGL's]] PDF exclusive mini-[[Technical Readout]] or TROlet series, '''''Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5''''' (abbreviated '''''XTRO:Primitives V''''' or '''''XTR:Primitives V''''').  Also this publication is the fifth volume and final volume in a sub-series of books set as in-universe historical reports from the [[Republic of the Sphere]] about milestones achieved during the [[Age of War era]]. This book highlights then [[Primitive Technology]] and [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]] (At the time). The book goes into detail of the progression of technology units using what became Primitive Technology. Types of units featured in this volume includes; [[BattleMech]]s,  [[Combat Vehicle]]s, Aerospace Units, and a [[JumpShip]].
  
 
==Publisher's Description of the Product==
 
==Publisher's Description of the Product==
{{Quote|''Before there was even a [[Star League]], the technologies taken for granted in the [[23rd Century|thirty-first century]] went through their awkward paces in a universe newly opened to humankind. In an age when the BattleMech was nearly unknown, when the [[DropShip]] was a new concept, and when tanks and fighters dominated the battle zones, the technology of the day was primitive by modern standards…and each new design with an experiment unto itself.''  
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{{Quote|''Before there was even a [[Star League]], the technologies taken for granted in the [[thirty-first century]] went through their awkward paces in a universe newly opened to humankind. In an age when the BattleMech was nearly unknown, when the [[DropShip]] was a new concept, and when tanks and fighters dominated the battle zones, the technology of the day was primitive by modern standards…and each new design with an experiment unto itself.''  
  
 
'''''Experimental Tech Readout: Primitives, Volume V''''' samples more of the early technology designs that dominated the universe of BattleTech during the pre-Star League Age of War period. Each design featured in this book demonstrates the primitive technology level of the first generation of BattleMechs, the last generation of Combat Vehicles (before the ’Mech supplanted them), and the low-tech aerospace units that flew above them. Although many were ultimately upgraded to “modern standards” and shown in [[Technical Readout: 3075]], the units featured here reflect these designs as they were when first introduced to the universe they fought for. Statistics and Record Sheets are included for 13 Primitive [[BattleMechs]], vehicles, aerospace units presented in this book, ready for play in advanced BattleTech games.}}
 
'''''Experimental Tech Readout: Primitives, Volume V''''' samples more of the early technology designs that dominated the universe of BattleTech during the pre-Star League Age of War period. Each design featured in this book demonstrates the primitive technology level of the first generation of BattleMechs, the last generation of Combat Vehicles (before the ’Mech supplanted them), and the low-tech aerospace units that flew above them. Although many were ultimately upgraded to “modern standards” and shown in [[Technical Readout: 3075]], the units featured here reflect these designs as they were when first introduced to the universe they fought for. Statistics and Record Sheets are included for 13 Primitive [[BattleMechs]], vehicles, aerospace units presented in this book, ready for play in advanced BattleTech games.}}
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==Contents==
 
==Contents==
 
* "Introduction"
 
* "Introduction"
: Dr. Saga Brest, 11 January 3081
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: Dr. [[Saga Brest]], 11 January 3081
 
* [[Trooper (BattleMech)|TP-1R ''Trooper'']]
 
* [[Trooper (BattleMech)|TP-1R ''Trooper'']]
 
* [[Phoenix (BattleMech)|PX-1R ''Phoenix'']]
 
* [[Phoenix (BattleMech)|PX-1R ''Phoenix'']]
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* [[Orion|ON1-H ''Orion'']]
 
* [[Orion|ON1-H ''Orion'']]
 
* [[Ymir|BWP-X1 ''Ymir'']]
 
* [[Ymir|BWP-X1 ''Ymir'']]
* [[Dunning|''Dunning'' Mobile Tactical Command Post]] (Primitive Combat Vehicle)
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* [[Dunning|Dunning Mobile Tactical Command Post]] (Primitive Combat Vehicle)
* [[Asher|Asher Hover Scout'']] (Primitive Combat Vehicle)
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* [[Asher|Asher Hover Scout]] (Primitive Combat Vehicle)
 
* [[UTR-588|UTR-588 Recovery Vehicle]] (Primitive Support Vehicle)
 
* [[UTR-588|UTR-588 Recovery Vehicle]] (Primitive Support Vehicle)
 
* [[RR-3|RR-3 Recovery Vehicle]] (Primitive Support Vehicle)
 
* [[RR-3|RR-3 Recovery Vehicle]] (Primitive Support Vehicle)
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* [[Apostle|Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery]] (Primitive Support Vehicle)
 
* [[Apostle|Apostle Self-Propelled Artillery]] (Primitive Support Vehicle)
 
* [[Colt|Colt Medium Fighter]] (Primitive Conventional Fighter)
 
* [[Colt|Colt Medium Fighter]] (Primitive Conventional Fighter)
* [[Saturn (DropShip)|Saturn Patrol Ship]] (Primitive DropShip)
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* [[Saturn (DropShuttle class)|Saturn Patrol Ship]] (Primitive DropShip)
 
* [[Leviathan (JumpShip class)|''Leviathan'' JumpShip]]  
 
* [[Leviathan (JumpShip class)|''Leviathan'' JumpShip]]  
 
* Record Sheets
 
* Record Sheets
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
*The cover art for this product was originally used for [[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]
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* The cover art for this product was originally used for ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]''
 
   
 
   
*Other illustrators listed in this article, who had created the reused artwork, were not listed in the product's Credits.
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* Other illustrators listed in this article, who had created the reused artwork, were not listed in the product's credits.
  
*This product was last entry for the Experimental Technical Readout Series of Mini-PDFs. It unknown as of this writing if any further XTRO themed books were intended to come out after this entry in the series.
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* This product was last entry for the Experimental Technical Readout Series of Mini-PDFs. It unknown as of this writing if any further XTRO themed books were intended to come out after this entry in the series.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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<references />
  
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[[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides]]
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[[Category:Digital Products]]
 
[[Category:Age of War Books]]
 
[[Category:Age of War Books]]
[[Category:Electronic Books]]
 
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Latest revision as of 15:17, 19 September 2023

XTRO-Primitives-V-1 Cover.jpg
Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5
Product information
Type Technical Readout (PDF)
Development Johannes Heidler
Ray Arrastia
Primary writing Christoffer “Bones” Trossen
Herbert A. Beas II
Matthew Wilsbacher (Record Sheets)
Pages 33
Illustrations Matt Plog
Chris Lewis
Doug Chaffee
Brent Evans
Duane Loose
Justin Nelson
Publication information
Publisher Catalyst Game Labs
Product code E-CAT35XT015
First published September 9th, 2016
MSRP $5.99
Content
Era Age of War
Series Experimental Technical Readouts,
Primitives Sub-Series
Preceded by Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3
Followed by Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor


Description[edit]

The twenty-ninth in CGL's PDF exclusive mini-Technical Readout or TROlet series, Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5 (abbreviated XTRO:Primitives V or XTR:Primitives V). Also this publication is the fifth volume and final volume in a sub-series of books set as in-universe historical reports from the Republic of the Sphere about milestones achieved during the Age of War era. This book highlights then Primitive Technology and Experimental (At the time). The book goes into detail of the progression of technology units using what became Primitive Technology. Types of units featured in this volume includes; BattleMechs, Combat Vehicles, Aerospace Units, and a JumpShip.

Publisher's Description of the Product[edit]

Before there was even a Star League, the technologies taken for granted in the thirty-first century went through their awkward paces in a universe newly opened to humankind. In an age when the BattleMech was nearly unknown, when the DropShip was a new concept, and when tanks and fighters dominated the battle zones, the technology of the day was primitive by modern standards…and each new design with an experiment unto itself.

Experimental Tech Readout: Primitives, Volume V samples more of the early technology designs that dominated the universe of BattleTech during the pre-Star League Age of War period. Each design featured in this book demonstrates the primitive technology level of the first generation of BattleMechs, the last generation of Combat Vehicles (before the ’Mech supplanted them), and the low-tech aerospace units that flew above them. Although many were ultimately upgraded to “modern standards” and shown in Technical Readout: 3075, the units featured here reflect these designs as they were when first introduced to the universe they fought for. Statistics and Record Sheets are included for 13 Primitive BattleMechs, vehicles, aerospace units presented in this book, ready for play in advanced BattleTech games.

Contents[edit]

  • "Introduction"
Dr. Saga Brest, 11 January 3081

Related TROs[edit]

Notes[edit]

  • Other illustrators listed in this article, who had created the reused artwork, were not listed in the product's credits.
  • This product was last entry for the Experimental Technical Readout Series of Mini-PDFs. It unknown as of this writing if any further XTRO themed books were intended to come out after this entry in the series.

References[edit]