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'''''Field Manual: Federated Suns''''' is the eighth in the Field Manual series that details the military forces of the various factions. This book focuses on the [[Federated Suns]] half of the sundered [[Federated Commonwealth]] and the [[AFFS]]/[[AFFC]] that protects it. The history of the Suns and its military units is brought up to late [[3062]], poising it on the eve of the [[FedCom Civil War]]. Of special note is that, in addition to the general loyalty rating given to each unit, each unit is deemed loyal to either [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor]], [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine]], or neither. | '''''Field Manual: Federated Suns''''' is the eighth in the Field Manual series that details the military forces of the various factions. This book focuses on the [[Federated Suns]] half of the sundered [[Federated Commonwealth]] and the [[AFFS]]/[[AFFC]] that protects it. The history of the Suns and its military units is brought up to late [[3062]], poising it on the eve of the [[FedCom Civil War]]. Of special note is that, in addition to the general loyalty rating given to each unit, each unit is deemed loyal to either [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor]], [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine]], or neither. | ||
| − | ''FM:FS'' also introduced several new pieces of equipment for use in [[CBT]] games. These include the [[Rotary AC/2|2 | + | ''FM:FS'' also introduced several new pieces of equipment for use in [[CBT]] games. These include the [[Rotary AC/2|RAC/2]] and [[Rotary AC/5|RAC/5]] class rotary autocannons, [[:Category:Special Munitions|special munitions]] for use in standard autocannon, and the [[Inner Sphere]]'s [[Targeting Computer]]. The book features some new [['Mech]] variants that make use of these, as well as the debut of the ''[[Templar]]'' [[OmniMech]]. Also debuted here were the [[Infiltrator Mk. II]] and [[Cavalier]] [[Battle Armor]], as well as the ''[[Avalon]]''-class [[WarShip]]. Finally, ''FM:FS'' saw new sub-affiliations and life paths for use in the [[MechWarrior, Third Edition|RPG]]. |
Revision as of 09:50, 12 March 2010
Description
Field Manual: Federated Suns is the eighth in the Field Manual series that details the military forces of the various factions. This book focuses on the Federated Suns half of the sundered Federated Commonwealth and the AFFS/AFFC that protects it. The history of the Suns and its military units is brought up to late 3062, poising it on the eve of the FedCom Civil War. Of special note is that, in addition to the general loyalty rating given to each unit, each unit is deemed loyal to either Victor, Katherine, or neither.
FM:FS also introduced several new pieces of equipment for use in CBT games. These include the RAC/2 and RAC/5 class rotary autocannons, special munitions for use in standard autocannon, and the Inner Sphere's Targeting Computer. The book features some new 'Mech variants that make use of these, as well as the debut of the Templar OmniMech. Also debuted here were the Infiltrator Mk. II and Cavalier Battle Armor, as well as the Avalon-class WarShip. Finally, FM:FS saw new sub-affiliations and life paths for use in the RPG.
Contents
- "House of Cards"
- Introduction
- Evolution of the Fox
- The Fox's Den
- Command Structure
- Force Structure
- Force Composition
- The AFFC Uniform
- AFFC Profiles
- Sharpening the Claws
- Enlistment
- Military Academies
- Regional Training Battalions
- AFFC Rosters
- Free Regiments
- Avalon Hussars
- Chisholm's Raiders
- Ceti Hussars
- Crucis Lancers
- Davion Brigade of Guards
- Deneb Light Cavalry
- The Federated Commonwealth Corps
- New Ivaarsen Chasseurs
- Robinson Rangers
- Syrtis Fusiliers
- AFFC March Militias
- Training Cadres
- Table of Organization and Equipment
- Rules
- Unit Assignment Tables
- AFFC Regiments
- MechWarrior Rules
- Rank Trait
- Additional Life Paths
- Infiltrator Mk. II Battle Armor
- Cavalier Battle Armor
- New Equipment
- Rotary Autocannon
- Autocannon Special Munitions
- Targeting Computer
- BattleMech Variants
- TRL1-0 Templar
- Avalon-class Light Cruiser