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| name = Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy | | name = Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy | ||
| − | | type = [[Technical Readout]] | + | | type = [[Technical Readout]] (PDF) |
| author = [[Herbert A. Beas II]] | | author = [[Herbert A. Beas II]] | ||
| development = [[Tara Bills]] | | development = [[Tara Bills]] | ||
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| cover = [[Ray Arrastia]] (cover design & layout) | | cover = [[Ray Arrastia]] (cover design & layout) | ||
| interiorart = | | interiorart = | ||
| − | | illustrations = [[Ray Arrastia]] <br/> [[Doug Chaffee]] <br/> [[Brent Evans]] <br/> [[Stephen Huda]] <br/> [[Alex Iglesias]] <br/> [[Chris Lewis]] <br/> [[David White]] <br/> [[Matt Wilsbacher]] (Record Sheets) | + | | illustrations = [[Ray Arrastia]], <br/> [[Doug Chaffee]], <br/> [[Brent Evans]], <br/> [[Stephen Huda]], <br/> [[Alex Iglesias]], <br/> [[Chris Lewis]], <br/> [[David White]], <br/> [[Matt Wilsbacher]] (Record Sheets) |
| publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | | publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | ||
| productioncode = [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-experimental-technical-readout-royal-fantasy-pdf E-CAT35APR22] | | productioncode = [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-experimental-technical-readout-royal-fantasy-pdf E-CAT35APR22] | ||
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| − | | MSRP = | + | | MSRP = Free |
| content = | | content = | ||
| era = [[Dark Age era]] (preface) | | era = [[Dark Age era]] (preface) | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Published as the 2014 [[w:April Fools|April Fools]] gag, the twenty-second entry to [[CGL]]'s [[w:PDF|PDF]]-exclusive mini-[[Technical Readout]] or TROlet series, '''''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy''''' (abbreviated | + | Published as the 2014 [[w:April Fools|April Fools]] gag, the twenty-second entry to [[CGL]]'s [[w:PDF|PDF]]-exclusive mini-[[Technical Readout]] or TROlet series, '''''Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy''''' (abbreviated ''XTRO:RF'' or ''XTR:RF'') is a Technical Readout-style presentation of units used in a [[Solaris VII]] tournament in the year [[3146]]. Presented in fantasy theme, unique & custom [[BattleMechs|BattleMechs]] and [[battle armor]] fluff write-up are notable pilots. The units in this produced utilize Inner Sphere and Clan [[Experimental Technology|experimental technology]] with [[BattleTech]] stats, record sheets, and game rules for this time period. Included in this product also are rules to allow for a Solaris style tournament, special rules for stables & arenas, and printable Maps of Solaris VII. |
==Canonicity== | ==Canonicity== | ||
| − | Previous April Fools publications were tongue-in-cheek publications that were typically not meant to be [[canon]]. When ''XTRO: Royal Fantasy'' was released Assistant [[Line Developer]] [[Ben H. Rome]] expressly said that it was not canonical but at the same time author [[Herbert A. Beas II]] said<ref> | + | Previous April Fools publications were tongue-in-cheek publications that were typically not meant to be [[canon]]. When ''XTRO: Royal Fantasy'' was released Assistant [[Line Developer]] [[Ben H. Rome]] expressly said that it was not canonical but at the same time author [[Herbert A. Beas II]] said<ref>In [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,38471.0.html this thread] on the official [[BattleTech Forum]]</ref> that he deliberately wrote the book as closely to canon as possible, and described it as "semi-canon". |
| − | In a posting dated 23 July 2015, Herb Beas explicitly listed it as "XTR: Royal Fantasy Tournament - Canon. Stats and all." | + | In a posting dated 23 July 2015, Herb Beas explicitly listed it as "XTR: Royal Fantasy Tournament - Canon. Stats and all."<ref>In [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/general-discussion/tech-of-tro-1945/msg1100406/#msg1100406 this thread], also copied to this article's [[Talk:Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy|talk page]] for reference."</ref> |
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| + | ''Royal Fantasy''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s units have since been added to the canonical [[Master Unit List]], settling the matter. | ||
==Product Description== | ==Product Description== | ||
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
===Units=== | ===Units=== | ||
| − | * [[Agrotera#Variants|AGT-UA Agrotera "Ariel"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Agrotera#Variants|AGT-UA ''Agrotera'' "Ariel"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Buccaneer (BattleMech)#Variants|BCN-6PX Buccaneer "Pan"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Buccaneer (BattleMech)#Variants|BCN-6PX ''Buccaneer'' "Pan"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Phoenix Hawk#Variants|PXH-7KJ Phoenix Hawk "Jasmine"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Phoenix Hawk#Variants|PXH-7KJ ''Phoenix Hawk'' "Jasmine"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Celerity#Custom Variants|CLR-030MM "Rajah"]] Drone BattleMech | + | * [[Celerity#Custom Variants|CLR-030MM ''Celerity'' "Rajah"]] Drone BattleMech |
| − | * [[Vulcan (BattleMech)#Variants|VT-5ML Vulcan "Aladdin"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Vulcan (BattleMech)#Variants|VT-5ML ''Vulcan'' "Aladdin"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Gunsmith#Variants|CH11-NGC Gunsmith "Cinderella"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Gunsmith#Variants|CH11-NGC ''Gunsmith'' "Cinderella"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Anastasia (FrankenMech)]] BattleMech | + | * [[Anastasia (FrankenMech)|''Anastasia'']] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Drizella (FrankenMech)]] BattleMech | + | * [[Drizella (FrankenMech)|''Drizella'']] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Watchman#Variants|WTC-4MB Watchman "Belle"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Watchman#Variants|WTC-4MB ''Watchman'' "Belle"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Vulpes#Variants|VLP-1DX Vulpes "Beast"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Vulpes (BattleMech)#Variants|VLP-1DX ''Vulpes'' "Beast"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Calliope (BattleMech)#Variants|CAL-1MAFSW Calliope "Snow White"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Calliope (BattleMech)#Variants|CAL-1MAFSW ''Calliope'' "Snow White"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Trebuchet#Variants|TBT-7MM Trebuchet "Merida"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Trebuchet#Variants|TBT-7MM ''Trebuchet'' "Merida"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Clint IIC#Variants|Clint IIC 2L "Leia"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Clint IIC#Variants|''Clint IIC'' 2L "Leia"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Hitotsume Kozo#Variants|HKZ-1FM Hitotsume Kozo "Mulan"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Hitotsume Kozo#Variants|HKZ-1FM ''Hitotsume Kozo'' "Mulan"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Tessen#Variants|TSN-X4R Tessen "Rapunzel"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Tessen#Variants|TSN-X4R ''Tessen'' "Rapunzel"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Ghost#Variants|GST-10A Ghost "Aurora"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Ghost#Variants|GST-10A ''Ghost'' "Aurora"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Wraith#Variants|TR2-P Wraith "Pocahontas"]] BattleMech | + | * [[Wraith#Variants|TR2-P ''Wraith'' "Pocahontas"]] BattleMech |
| − | * [[Undine#Variants|Undine "Sebastian"]] | + | * [[Undine#Variants|Undine "Sebastian"]] battle armor |
| − | * [[Sylph#Variants|Sylph "Tinkerbelle"]] | + | * [[Sylph#Variants|Sylph "Tinkerbelle"]] battle armor |
| − | * [[Gnome#Variants|Gnome "Dwarf"]] | + | * [[Gnome#Variants|Gnome "Dwarf"]] battle armor |
| − | ===3146 Royal Fantasy Rules=== | + | ===3146 Royal Fantasy Rules=== |
| − | * Overlapping Abilities and Advantages | + | * Overlapping Abilities and Advantages |
| − | * Optional Solaris Arena Rule: Crowd Participation | + | * Optional Solaris Arena Rule: Crowd Participation |
* Optional Super Secret Solaris Seven Special Surprise: Power-Ups! | * Optional Super Secret Solaris Seven Special Surprise: Power-Ups! | ||
| − | * Crowd | + | * Crowd Participation Points Table |
* Team-Specific Rules | * Team-Specific Rules | ||
** Teams and Specific Units | ** Teams and Specific Units | ||
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** Non-BattleMech Matches | ** Non-BattleMech Matches | ||
** Surrender | ** Surrender | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Boreal Reach (Davion Arena) |
*** Map Rules | *** Map Rules | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Ishiyama (Kurita Arena) |
*** Map Rules | *** Map Rules | ||
| − | ** | + | ** The Jungle (Liao Arena) |
*** Map Rules | *** Map Rules | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Steiner Coliseum (Steiner Arena) |
*** Map Rules | *** Map Rules | ||
| − | ** | + | ** Hartford Gardens (Reaches Arena, Xolara) |
*** Map Rules | *** Map Rules | ||
| − | ** | + | ** King of the Mountain (Reaches Arena, Xolara) |
*** Map Rules | *** Map Rules | ||
| − | ** | + | ** The Scrapyard (Reaches Arena, Burgton) |
*** Map Rules | *** Map Rules | ||
| − | ** | + | ** The Pool (Reaches Arena, Bracken Swamp) |
*** Map Rules | *** Map Rules | ||
| − | ** | + | ** The Mud Pit (Reaches Arena, Roland Fields) |
*** Map Rules | *** Map Rules | ||
| − | * | + | * The 3146 Solaris VII Royal Fantasy Tournament |
** Playing the Tournament | ** Playing the Tournament | ||
** Playing the Matches | ** Playing the Matches | ||
| − | ** Casualties | + | ** Casualties |
** Repairs | ** Repairs | ||
** Special Arena Rules | ** Special Arena Rules | ||
** Bracket Template | ** Bracket Template | ||
| + | |||
===Record Sheets=== | ===Record Sheets=== | ||
* Record Sheets | * Record Sheets | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * The machines are all homages to various characters owned by the Disney Corporation, mostly princesses, including from Pixar's ''Brave'' and the ''Star Wars'' saga. The MechWarriors piloting them are also named after the actresses and actors who voiced (or played) the characters. | + | * The machines are all homages to various characters owned by the Disney Corporation, mostly princesses, including from Pixar's ''Brave'' and the ''Star Wars'' saga. The MechWarriors piloting them are also named after the actresses and actors who voiced (or played) the characters. |
| − | * The cover of the XTRO was modified from a cover used for [[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]. | + | * The cover of the ''XTRO'' was modified from a cover used for ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | |
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides]] |
| + | [[Category:Digital Products]] | ||
[[Category:April Fools Products]] | [[Category:April Fools Products]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:43, 19 January 2024
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| Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy | |
|---|---|
| Product information | |
| Type | Technical Readout (PDF) |
| Author | Herbert A. Beas II |
| Development | Tara Bills |
| Primary writing | Herbert A. Beas II |
| Pages | 80 |
| Cover Artwork | Ray Arrastia (cover design & layout) |
| Illustrations | Ray Arrastia, Doug Chaffee, Brent Evans, Stephen Huda, Alex Iglesias, Chris Lewis, David White, Matt Wilsbacher (Record Sheets) |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Product code | E-CAT35APR22 |
| First published | April 1, 2014 |
| MSRP | Free |
| Content | |
| Era | Dark Age era (preface) |
| Series | Experimental Technical Readouts |
| Preceded by | Experimental Technical Readout: 1945 |
| Followed by | Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers |
Contents
Description[edit]
Published as the 2014 April Fools gag, the twenty-second entry to CGL's PDF-exclusive mini-Technical Readout or TROlet series, Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy (abbreviated XTRO:RF or XTR:RF) is a Technical Readout-style presentation of units used in a Solaris VII tournament in the year 3146. Presented in fantasy theme, unique & custom BattleMechs and battle armor fluff write-up are notable pilots. The units in this produced utilize Inner Sphere and Clan experimental technology with BattleTech stats, record sheets, and game rules for this time period. Included in this product also are rules to allow for a Solaris style tournament, special rules for stables & arenas, and printable Maps of Solaris VII.
Canonicity[edit]
Previous April Fools publications were tongue-in-cheek publications that were typically not meant to be canon. When XTRO: Royal Fantasy was released Assistant Line Developer Ben H. Rome expressly said that it was not canonical but at the same time author Herbert A. Beas II said[1] that he deliberately wrote the book as closely to canon as possible, and described it as "semi-canon".
In a posting dated 23 July 2015, Herb Beas explicitly listed it as "XTR: Royal Fantasy Tournament - Canon. Stats and all."[2]
Royal Fantasy's units have since been added to the canonical Master Unit List, settling the matter.
Product Description[edit]
| “ | It’s a Whole New World (Please Don’t Sue!)
Welcome, fight fans to the annual Solaris VII Exhibition Tournament! And do we have a special treat for you this year! We guarantee that you have never seen a combination of match-ups like these, and may never see such a thing again in your lifetime! For it is this year that, of all the contestants, from all across the Inner Sphere, we find ourselves amazed by the talents and unique rides of some of Solaris VII’s loveliest lady warriors—and what’s more, each of these deadly vixens have assembled today a mix of machines custom-designed to invoke heroes and heroines of classic folklore So, without further ado, we present the most astounding Exhibition Tournament week ever, which we call: “The First Solaris Royal Fantasy Bout”! Experimental Tech Readout: Royal Fantasy Tournament offers a complete list of the custom ’Mechs and battle armor devised for a special Solaris VII series of exhibition bouts with a familiar theme. Statistics, record sheets, and even pilot bios are included for 19 unique new experimental units, ready for play in (really) advanced BattleTech games set in the arenas of the Solaris VII Game World. NOTE: The hex maps contained in this PDF are not the final, legal maps from the Solaris VII MapPack. |
” |
Contents[edit]
Units[edit]
- AGT-UA Agrotera "Ariel" BattleMech
- BCN-6PX Buccaneer "Pan" BattleMech
- PXH-7KJ Phoenix Hawk "Jasmine" BattleMech
- CLR-030MM Celerity "Rajah" Drone BattleMech
- VT-5ML Vulcan "Aladdin" BattleMech
- CH11-NGC Gunsmith "Cinderella" BattleMech
- Anastasia BattleMech
- Drizella BattleMech
- WTC-4MB Watchman "Belle" BattleMech
- VLP-1DX Vulpes "Beast" BattleMech
- CAL-1MAFSW Calliope "Snow White" BattleMech
- TBT-7MM Trebuchet "Merida" BattleMech
- Clint IIC 2L "Leia" BattleMech
- HKZ-1FM Hitotsume Kozo "Mulan" BattleMech
- TSN-X4R Tessen "Rapunzel" BattleMech
- GST-10A Ghost "Aurora" BattleMech
- TR2-P Wraith "Pocahontas" BattleMech
- Undine "Sebastian" battle armor
- Sylph "Tinkerbelle" battle armor
- Gnome "Dwarf" battle armor
3146 Royal Fantasy Rules[edit]
- Overlapping Abilities and Advantages
- Optional Solaris Arena Rule: Crowd Participation
- Optional Super Secret Solaris Seven Special Surprise: Power-Ups!
- Crowd Participation Points Table
- Team-Specific Rules
- Teams and Specific Units
- Solaris Arenas
- Non-BattleMech Matches
- Surrender
- Boreal Reach (Davion Arena)
- Map Rules
- Ishiyama (Kurita Arena)
- Map Rules
- The Jungle (Liao Arena)
- Map Rules
- Steiner Coliseum (Steiner Arena)
- Map Rules
- Hartford Gardens (Reaches Arena, Xolara)
- Map Rules
- King of the Mountain (Reaches Arena, Xolara)
- Map Rules
- The Scrapyard (Reaches Arena, Burgton)
- Map Rules
- The Pool (Reaches Arena, Bracken Swamp)
- Map Rules
- The Mud Pit (Reaches Arena, Roland Fields)
- Map Rules
- The 3146 Solaris VII Royal Fantasy Tournament
- Playing the Tournament
- Playing the Matches
- Casualties
- Repairs
- Special Arena Rules
- Bracket Template
Record Sheets[edit]
- Record Sheets
- Solaris Arena Maps
Related TROs[edit]
- Experimental Technical Readout: 1945
- Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks
- Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles
- Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans
- Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor
- Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar
- Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations
- Experimental Technical Readout: Davion
- Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators
- Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers
- Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita
- Experimental Technical Readout: Liao
- Experimental Technical Readout: Marik
- Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs
- Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted
- Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery
- Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms
- Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates
- Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1
- Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2
- Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3
- Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4
- Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5
- Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1
- Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2
- Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3
- Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech
- Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy
- Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner
- Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1
Notes[edit]
- The machines are all homages to various characters owned by the Disney Corporation, mostly princesses, including from Pixar's Brave and the Star Wars saga. The MechWarriors piloting them are also named after the actresses and actors who voiced (or played) the characters.
- The cover of the XTRO was modified from a cover used for Field Manual: Federated Suns.
References[edit]
- ↑ In this thread on the official BattleTech Forum
- ↑ In this thread, also copied to this article's talk page for reference."