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Line 26: − '''MechForce Quarterly''' (also "MechForce North America Quarterly"; not to be confused with ''[[MechQuarterly]]'', the magazine published by the second [[MechForce Germany]]) was the quarterly newsletter of the [[MechForce#MechForce North America|MechForce North America]] fan club that ran from 1995 until 2000. It was a continuation of the earlier [['Mech (magazine)]]. It was an official product produced under FASA's direct aegis. + '''MechForce Quarterly''' (also "MechForce North America Quarterly"; not to be confused with ''[[MechQuarterly]]'', the magazine published by the second [[MechForce Germany]]) was the quarterly newsletter of the MechForce North America fan club that ran from 1995 until 2000. It was a continuation of the earlier [['Mech (magazine)]]. It was an official product produced under FASA's direct aegis; however, it has explicitly been declared to be not a canonical source. + Editor: Jean Rabe (1995-1999) Editor: Jean Rabe (1995-1999) Issue Length: 32 pages Issue Length: 32 pages − ==Volume 1, Issue 1== + ==Vol. 1, #1== [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 1 cover.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 1 cover.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by [[Doug Chaffee]], with interior art by [[Jim Nelson]], [[Duane Loose]], [[Ray Lederer]], [[Gary Opasinski|Gary Opasinki]], [[Earl Geier]], [[Allen Nunis]], [[Joel Biske]], and [[Jeff Laubenstein]]+ * "From the Fifth Floor" - Sam Lewis, the president of FASA, talks about MechForce and waxes eloquent. − * "From The Fifth Floor" - [[Sam Lewis (person)|Sam Lewis]], the president of [[FASA]], talks about [[MechForce]] and waxes eloquent. + * "Death From Above" - A plea for submissions from the MechForce Quarterly's editor. − * "Death From Above" - A plea for submissions from MechForce Quarterly's editor. + * "Get Ready for the Game Fair's Big Battles" - Take a look at FASA's BattleTech events planned for this August. And while we're at it, let's honor last year's winners. − * "Get Ready For The Game Fair's Big Battles" - Take a look at FASA's BattleTech events planned for this August. And while we're at it, let's honor last year's winners. + * "A Word From the Pit Boss" - MechForce Quarterly's reporter, Andrea, enters the Tool Chest to garner a few words of wisdom from this veteran mechanic. − * "A Word From The Pit Boss" - MechForce Quarterly's reporter, Andrea, enters the Tool Chest to garner a few words of wisdom from this veteran mechanic. + * "The Information Blitz" - Feeling a little daring? Try this scenario that pits Wolf's Dragoons against a House Kurita force. − ** ''Archer IIC''+ * "Inner Sphere Rumblings" - Time for a few rumors and a dash of Sun-Tzu gossip. − * "The Information Blitz" - Feeling a little daring? Try this scenario that pits the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] against a [[House Kurita]] force. + * "A Matter of Loyalty, Part II" - The action heats up as MechWarrior Dieter Cromby must pick a side. Will his loyalty or his heart win out? − * "Inner Sphere Rumblings" - Time for a few rumors and a dash of [[Sun-Tzu Liao|Sun-Tzu]] gossip. − * "A Matter Of Loyalty, Part II" - The action heats up as MechWarrior Dieter Cromby must pick a side. Will his loyalty or his heart win out? * "Heavy BattleMechs" - They might not be fast, but they're loaded with firepower. Here's a few tips on how to handle the big 'Mechs. * "Heavy BattleMechs" - They might not be fast, but they're loaded with firepower. Here's a few tips on how to handle the big 'Mechs. − * "Elemental Struggle" - Rescuing people from a holding facility of the [[Clan Wolf|Wolf Clan]] on [[Carse]] should be a piece of cake. Right? + * "Elemental Struggle" - Rescuing people from a holding facility of the Wolf Clan on Carse should be a piece of cake. Right? − * "Featured Preview" - This summer the [[MechWarrior Companion]] hits the hobby shop shelves. Take a look at a special combat section purloined from author [[Bryan Nystul]]'s desk. + * "Featured Preview" - This summer the MechWarrior Companion hits the hobby shop shelves. Take a look at the special combat section purloined from author Bryan Nystul's desk. * "A Death-Dealing Duo" - The White Knight and the Combat Master are two new 'Mechs trying to muscle their way into your next BattleTech or MechWarrior session. * "A Death-Dealing Duo" - The White Knight and the Combat Master are two new 'Mechs trying to muscle their way into your next BattleTech or MechWarrior session. − ** WT6-KNT ''White Night'', CMM-A1-FC ''CombatMaster'' * "Roll Call" - Here is a listing of the MechForce North America chapters. * "Roll Call" - Here is a listing of the MechForce North America chapters. * "MechForce Quarterly Submission Guidelines" - Want to write for MechForce Quarterly? Of course you do! Here's some helpful advice on how to go about it. * "MechForce Quarterly Submission Guidelines" - Want to write for MechForce Quarterly? Of course you do! Here's some helpful advice on how to go about it. − ==Volume 1, Issue 2== + ==Vol. 1, #2== [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 2 cover.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 2 cover.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover and interior by Duane Loose+ * "From the Fifth Floor" by Sam Lewis - FASA's President passes the torch and moves to the east coast for online gaming. − * "From The Fifth Floor" by Sam Lewis - FASA's President passes the torch and moves to the east coast for on-line<!-- sic --> gaming. * "Lock-N-Load" by Stacy Rieckermann - Your Precentor Chi introduces herself and explains some of the benefits of being a MechForce member. * "Lock-N-Load" by Stacy Rieckermann - Your Precentor Chi introduces herself and explains some of the benefits of being a MechForce member. * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - Meet the man who oversees FASA's BattleTech products. * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - Meet the man who oversees FASA's BattleTech products. − * "Death From Above" by [[Jean Rabe]] - Contributions from MechForce authors are beginning to trickle in. + * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Contributions from MechForce authors are beginning to trickle in. * "A Look at [[BattleMech#Light|Light]] BattleMechs" by Dan & Mike Repperger - There's a place for even the smallest of 'Mechs -- if you know how to use them. * "A Look at [[BattleMech#Light|Light]] BattleMechs" by Dan & Mike Repperger - There's a place for even the smallest of 'Mechs -- if you know how to use them. * "Thief in the Night" by Dan & Mike Repperger - Dan & Mike illustrate how useful light 'Mechs can be with this sample scenario. * "Thief in the Night" by Dan & Mike Repperger - Dan & Mike illustrate how useful light 'Mechs can be with this sample scenario. − * "C4K-4D Cricket" by Dan & Mike Repperger - With this light BattleMech, a refit of an old design, Dan & Mike prove it doesn't take a lot of tons to pack a punch. + * "C4K-4D ''Cricket''" by Dan * Mike Repperger - With this light BattleMech, a refit of an old design, Dan & Mike prove it doesn't take a lot of tons to pack a punch. * "Battlefront Byline" by B.B. Kittey - Fasten your eyes on this riveting report by our war correspondent. * "Battlefront Byline" by B.B. Kittey - Fasten your eyes on this riveting report by our war correspondent. * "BattleTech Tournaments" by Bill Corey II - Want to host a 'Mech tournament? If so, listen to these words of advice from an expert judge. * "BattleTech Tournaments" by Bill Corey II - Want to host a 'Mech tournament? If so, listen to these words of advice from an expert judge. − * "A Glance at Medium BattleMechs" by Dan & Mike Repperger - These 'Mechs have fire power<!-- sic -->, can move quickly, and can be put to good use if you follow General Cassandra's instructions. + * "A Glance at Medium BattleMechs" by Dan & Mike Repperger - These 'Mechs have firepower, can move quickly, and can be put to good use if you follow General Cassandra's instructions. * "Blitzkrieg" by Dan & Mike Repperger - The Reppergers offer a scenario designed for medium 'Mechs. Don't try it unless you're tough. * "Blitzkrieg" by Dan & Mike Repperger - The Reppergers offer a scenario designed for medium 'Mechs. Don't try it unless you're tough. − * "The Pioneer, Foxhound, and the ThunderBird" by Dan & Mike Repperger - These medium 'Mechs might be refits, but they're clean, mean, and ready to take on the enemy's machine. + * "The ''Pioneer'', ''Foxhound'', and the ''ThunderBird''" by Dan & Mike Repperger - These medium 'Mechs might be refits, but they're clean, mean, and ready to take on the enemy's machine. − ** FOX-4N ''Foxhound'', PIN-3R ''Pioneer'', TRB-1D ''ThunderBird'' * "Star League BattleMech" by Andrew Norris - We've covered light and medium 'Mechs, so here's a heavy to round out the issue -- the ''Renegade''. * "Star League BattleMech" by Andrew Norris - We've covered light and medium 'Mechs, so here's a heavy to round out the issue -- the ''Renegade''. − ** RNG-1 ''Renegade'' − ==Volume 1, Issue 3== + ==Vol. 1, #3== [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 3 cover.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 3 cover.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by Jeff Laubenstein, interior art by Joel Biske, Jim Nelson, and J. Ramirez * "Lock-N-Load" by Stacy Rieckermann - Basic Chapter Information * "Lock-N-Load" by Stacy Rieckermann - Basic Chapter Information * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A fond look at the Game Fair's BattleTech Arena. * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A fond look at the Game Fair's BattleTech Arena. − * "Widow's Web" by [[Mike Nelson]] - Take a stroll on the Net for some great BattleTech material. + * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - Take a stroll on the Net for some great BattleTech material. − * "A Missive to the Precentor" by David Andrade - A glorious battle and a disturbing chant recorded for posterity. + * "A Missive to the Precentor" by David Andrade - A glorious and a disturbing chant recorded for posterity. * "I Hate Drops" by Frank Crull - One MechWarrior's tale of planetside struggle. * "I Hate Drops" by Frank Crull - One MechWarrior's tale of planetside struggle. * "Drop to a Devastating Battle" by Frank Crull - Play the scenario from "I Hate Drops." * "Drop to a Devastating Battle" by Frank Crull - Play the scenario from "I Hate Drops." − * "Annihilator IIC and Wolverine IIC" by Frank Crull - Try your hand piloting these new Clan 'Mechs. + * "''Annihilator IIC'' and ''Wolverine IIC''" by Frank Crull - Try your hand piloting these new Clan 'Mechs. − * "Hunting a Pirate" by Michael Rupp - In this no-holds-barred scenario two dozen 'Mechs slug it out. + * "Hunting a Pirate" by Michael Rupp - In this no-holds-barred scenario, two dozen 'Mechs slug it out. − * "Apollo: Memory of Yesterday" by Samson Okalow - Looking for Jewell in the snow—a short story about a war-ravaged heart. + * "Apollo: Memory of Yesterday" by Samson Okalow - Looking for Jewell in the snow - a short story about a war-ravaged heart. − * "SCT-45 'Scout'" by Mike Nelson - Recon work is safer using this 'Mech's design strengths. + * "SCT-45 ''Scout''" by Mike Nelson - Recon work is safer using this 'Mech's design strengths. * "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" by Cody E. Helm - A sunny afternoon of miniatures battles. * "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" by Cody E. Helm - A sunny afternoon of miniatures battles. − * "Bandit Biographies" by [[Chris Hussey]] - Take a look at the rough side of the Periphery. + * "Bandit Biographies" by Chris Hussey - Take a look at the rough side of the Periphery. * "Inner Sphere Rumblings" by Felix McGlaughin - The rumors fly and the gossip's thick, but there's some truth to be found. * "Inner Sphere Rumblings" by Felix McGlaughin - The rumors fly and the gossip's thick, but there's some truth to be found. * "Roll Call" * "Roll Call" − * "Record Sheets" - WT6-KNT White Knight & CMM-A1-FC CombatMaster. these<!-- sic --> 'Mechs are from issue #1. + * "Record Sheets" by Tracy Kannarr and FMS Techniques, Inc. - WT6-KNT ''White Knight'' and CMM-A1-FC ''CombatMaster''. These 'Mechs are from issue #1. − ==Volume 1, Issue 4== + ==Vol. 1, #4== [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 4 cover.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 4 cover.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by Doug Chaffee, interior art by [[Tom Baxa]], Harold N. Allen Jr., and [[John Bridegroom]]. Thanks to FMS Techniques, Inc. & Tracy Kannarr for the 'Mech record sheets. * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - The gauntlet is thrown down to our chapters. * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - The gauntlet is thrown down to our chapters. − * "Quartermaster's Catalog" by [[Gerald Hall|Gerald L. Hall]] - [[MercNet]] presents things that go boom. + * "Quartermaster's Catalog" by Gerald L. Hall - MercNet presents things that go boom. * "Dispossessed" by Willi Burger - Try your hand at this scenario that takes you from a MechWarrior establishment called Sam's Place to a BattleTech battlefield. * "Dispossessed" by Willi Burger - Try your hand at this scenario that takes you from a MechWarrior establishment called Sam's Place to a BattleTech battlefield. * "Inner Sphere Advances" by Patrick Hall and John Zettel - This experimental weaponry could give your 'Mech the edge it's looking for. * "Inner Sphere Advances" by Patrick Hall and John Zettel - This experimental weaponry could give your 'Mech the edge it's looking for. − * "The [[Iron Cheetah]]" by David Briedis - Speed is the component in this new OmniMech. + * "The ''Iron Cheetah''" by David Briedis - Speed is the component in this new OmniMech. * "The Cornered Cat" by David Briedis - Play this BattleTech scenario designed to test the Iron Cheetah. * "The Cornered Cat" by David Briedis - Play this BattleTech scenario designed to test the Iron Cheetah. − * "Modifying [[Miniatures]]" by David Briedis - Model kits, household junk, and spare parts can craft mean-looking 'Mechs. + * "Modifying Miniatures" by David Briedis - Model kits, household junk, and spare parts can craft mean-looking 'Mechs. − * "Heart of a [[ROM]] Agent" by David Andrade - A lost undercover operative refuses to be forgotten. + * "Heart of a ROM Agent" by David Andrade - A lost undercover operative refuses to be forgotten. − * "Bandit Biographies" by Chris Hussey - Downloaded information gives a look at the rough side of merc. + * "Bandit Biographies" by Chris Hussey - Downloaded information gives a look at the rough side of mercs. * "Khan's Chronicles" by Michael Campbell - Take a read through this tale within a tale. * "Khan's Chronicles" by Michael Campbell - Take a read through this tale within a tale. − * "ComStar BattleMech" by Andrew Norris - The awesome Odin could be the next generation in BattleMechs. + * "ComStar BattleMech" by Andrew Norris - The awesome ''Odin'' could be the next generation of BattleMechs. − * "Trial of Grievance" - Hugh Browne tells us about the great battle. + * "Trial of Grievance" by Hugh Browne - Hugh Browne tells us about the great battle. − ==Volume 2, Issue 1== + ==Vol. 2, #1== [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 1 cover.jpg|right|150px]] [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 1 cover.jpg|right|150px]] − Cover art by Doug Chaffee, interior art by [[Dave MacKay]], [[Storn Cook]], and [[John Paul Lona]]+ * "The Widow's Web" - Online BattleTech resource update − * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - The Marauders BattleTech page is carefully scrutinized by our columnist. + * "Death From Above" - Editor's note by Jean Rabe − * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - From [[w:Orlando, Florida|Orlando]] to [[w:Austin, Texas|Austin]], BattleTech skirmishes fill convention rooms. + * "GenCon 1996 FASA Events and Tournaments" − * "FASA [[w:Gen Con|GENCON]] schedule" + * "Building a Library - The BC Legion's BattleTech Memory Core" by Randall Bills and Dan Grendell − * "Building a Library" by [[Randall Bills]] with [[Dan Grendell]] - Listen to this sound advice for MechForce chapters. + * "Night of the Red Star" fiction by Mark Garlauskas − * "Night of the Red Star" by Mark Garlauskas - Preparing for the Clans is one man's passion. + * "Search and Destroy" scenario by Doug Galbreath − * "Search and Destroy" by Doug Galbreath - Here's a Thunderbird scenario for you to replay. + * "'Mech Miniatures - Painting, Detailing, and Modification" by Mike Mukavetz − * "'Mech Miniatures" by Mike Mukavetz - A veteran offers a few tips for painting BattleMechs. + * "Bandit Biographies - Freebooting in the Free Worlds League" by Chris Hussey − * "Bandit Biographies" by Chris Hussey - The [[Free Worlds League]] takes a close looks<!-- sic --> at its pirate problem and shudders. + * "Long-Range Tactics" by Jeremey M. Davis − * "Long-Range Tactics" by Jeremey M. Davis - Learn how to better use 'Mechs with long-range weapons. + * "Jeronimo" scenario by Jeremy M. Davis − * "Jeronimo" by Jeremy M. Davis - Put those long-range tactics into practice. + * "Assault 'Mechs - Outgunning Opponents on the BattleField" by Dan and Mike Repperger − * "Assault 'Mechs" by Dan and Mike Repperger - The biggest 'Mechs outgun their opponents. + * "Little Big Horn" scenario by Dan and Mike Repperger − * "Little Big Horn" by Dan and Mike Repperger - A fight over a dropzone heats up. + * "The Listening Post - Tales of the Birds and the Wolves" (uncredited) − * "The Listening Post" - Lend an ear to this juicy gossip about the birds and the wolves. + * "Cathay Nights - Fading Glamor and Glitz" fiction by Chris Hussey − * "Cathay Nights" by Chris Hussey - A policeman's tale leads from the [[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] to a back alley. + * "Chapter Challenge" quiz by the BC Legion − * "Chapter Challenge" B.C. Legion - The BC Legion challenges other MechForce chapters. + * "Virtual World - A Warrior's Look at the Future of Warfare" by Randall Bills − * "[[Virtual World]]" by Randall Bills - Read all about the new pods and tech from VWE. + * "BattleTalk - FASA's BattleTech Guy Speaks Out" by Bryan Nystul − * "BattleTalk" with your host Bryan Nystul + * Convention Info − ==Volume 2, Issue 2== + ==Vol. 2, #2== [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 2 cover.jpg|right|150px]] [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 2 cover.jpg|right|150px]] − Cover art by [[Les Dorscheid]], interior art by [[Mike Nielsen]], Jeff Laubenstein, and Jim Nelson, fan art by Justin Spooner − * "The Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - Take a trip to the 'Mech-filled Colony World of Myops − * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Get creative—a contest is coming your way! − * "Thundering Questions" by Frank Crull - Here's how one gamemaster handles [[Thunder LRM|Thunders]]. − * "Building the Perfect Beast" by Mark Brand - Here's some tips on tailoring 'Mech miniatures. − * "The Gauntlet" by Mike and Ian Nelson - This solo system pits you against drones to help hone your skills. − * "Gaming at Conventions" by R. Bills with Dan Grendell - Learn how to create scenarios suitable for convention play. − * "Revenant" by Randall Bills with Dan Grendell - Try this sample scenario designed with conventions in mind. − * "BattleFront Byline" by B.B. Kittey - Politics, policies and rumors abound. − * "The Game Guild BattleTech League" by Don Perrin - A hobby shop owner tells us how he developed a circus, a stable, and a league. − * "Black Hills Days" by Chris Hussey - Corruption runs thick in [[Solaris City]]. − * "Upcoming Conventions/The BattleTech Museum" − * "Taking a Closer Look" by Patrick Dillon - An optional weather and spotting system makes intelligence on the field more challenging. − * "MechForce Chapter News" by D. Noven and R. Shewring - The BlackSheep and Chaos Warriors offer chapter reports. − * "Chapter Challenge" the BC Legion - Put on your thinking caps—here's some more trivia. − * "Constructing [[DropShip]]s" by David Andrade - The globe is but one component. Don't forget the frog eyes. − * "BattleTalk" by Primus Bryan Nystul - Bryan talks about next year's products. − * "[[Buccaneer (BattleMech)|BCN-3R ''Buccaneer'']] and [[Toyama (BattleMech)|TYM-1A ''Toyama'']] can be found in the BattleTech scenario pack - '''[[The Fall of Terra]]'''" − ==Volume 2, Issue 3== + * "The Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson + * "Death From Above" editor's note by Jean Rabe + * "Thundering Questions and Frank Answers" by Frank Crull + * "Building the Perfect Beast" by Mark Brand + * Ads for Wizards of the Coast's BattleTech TCG and MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries from Activision. + * "The Gauntlet - A Solo System for the BattleTech Game" by Mike and Ian Nelson + * "Gaming at Conventions" by Randall Bills and Dan Grendell + * "Revenant - Lyran and Kuritan Forces Clash" scenario by Randall N. Bills and Dan Grendell + * "Battlefront Byline - Adopting a Wait & See Attitude" by B.B. Kitty + * "The Game Guild BattleTech League" by Don Perrin + * "Black Hills Days" fiction by Chris Hussey + * Upcoming Conventions + * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills + * "Taking a Closer Look" by Patrick Dillon + * "MechForce Chapter News - Words from the BlackSheep and the Chaos Warriors" by Dave Noves and Robert Shewring + * "Chapter Challenge" quiz by the BC Legion + * "Constructing DropShips" by David Andrade + * "BattleTalk - FASA's BattleTech Guy Speaks Out" by Bryan Nystul + * Record Sheet - TYM-1A Toyama + * Record Sheet - BCN-3R Buccaneer + + ==Vol. 2, #3== [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 3 cover.jpg|right|150px]] [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 3 cover.jpg|right|150px]] − Cover art by Les Dorscheid, interior art by Joel Biske+ * "BattleTalk - FASA's BattleTech Guy Speaks Out" by Bryan Nystul − * "BattleTalk - FASA's BattleTech Guy Speaks Out" by Bryan Nystul [precedes TOC] + * "Death From Above" editor's note by Jean Rabe − * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - We're looking for a few good articles—with names and labels attached. + * "Fit to Print - Writing for MechForce Quarterly" by Mike Nelson − * "Fit to Print" by Mike Nelson - This veteran MechForce author shares his experiences and words of advice. + * "Border Run - A Job Offer for a Few Good MechWarriors" RPG Adventure by Chris Hussey − * "Border Run" by Chris Hussey - Try your hand at this fast-paced [[MechWarrior (RPG)|MechWarrior]]/BattleTech adventure. + * "Salvage - A Scenario of Arms and Combat" fiction and scenario by Gerald Hall − * "Salvage" by Gerald Hall - Gaining spare parts can be downright deadly! + * "Trial of the Righteous" fiction by Samson Okalow − * "Trial of the Righteous" by Samson Okalow - Sometimes the winners lose, especially in [[Ningpo]]. + * "Lock-N-Load - Greetings from Headquarters" - by Stacy Rieckermann − * "Lock-N- Load" by Stacy Rieckermann - Reminder of the new ranking system. + * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills − * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills - Next stop on the tour. + * "Return to Cathay Nights - Sundering Loose Ends" fiction by Chris Hussey − * "Return to Cathay Nights" by Chris Hussey - Here's our final installment in the saga of Cathay Policeman Than DeYoung. + * "The Silver Sabres" by Mike Paul − * "The Silver Sabers" by Mike Paul - This Connecticut MechForce Chapter likes to brawl in the streets. + * "Roll Call" list of chapters − * "Roll Call" - Chapter listing for MechForce North America. Start one today. + * Ranking Scores − * "Ranking Scores" - The final showing of the old scores. + * "Prowler" by Gabriel Gong − * "PWL-R6 Prowler" by Gabriel Gong - 50 ton Inner sphere 'Mech. + * Prowler record sheet − * "BattleTech Contest" + * BattleTech Contest announcement − * "From the Pages of the Gallent Defense of Mankind" by Precentor Martial Randall Bills <!-- Gallant spelled properly in the article --> + * "From the Pages of the Gallant Defense of Mankind" by Randall Bills − * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - Read about [[w:Kesmai|Kesmai]]'s Multi-player BattleTech online game. + * "The Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson − * "A Taste of Chaos" by Jared Niedenthal - Colonel Night embarks on Operations Guerrilla. <!-- sic --> + * First Strike advertisment − * "Release schedule for [[Iron Wind Metals|Ral Partha]]" + * "A Taste of Chaos" fiction by Jared Niedenthal + * Ral Partha release schedule − ==Volume 2, Issue 4== + ==Vol. 2, #4== [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 4 cover.jpg|right|150px]] [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 4 cover.jpg|right|150px]] − Cover art by Jim Nelson & Mike Nielsen, interior art by Mike Nielsen and Jeff Laubenstein * "Farewell MechWarriors" by Stacy Rieckermann - The Precentor Chi I bids a fond goodbye to MechForce Quarterly. * "Farewell MechWarriors" by Stacy Rieckermann - The Precentor Chi I bids a fond goodbye to MechForce Quarterly. * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A contest of contests, and memories of a smile. * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A contest of contests, and memories of a smile. 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Line 173: * "Marauders and Pulse Lasers" by Andrew Norris - One MechForce member offers his opinion on a 'Mech and weapons. * "Marauders and Pulse Lasers" by Andrew Norris - One MechForce member offers his opinion on a 'Mech and weapons. * "Designing 'Mechs" by Richard Hamer and Darrell Castillo - The mission plays an integral part in the design of a 'Mech. * "Designing 'Mechs" by Richard Hamer and Darrell Castillo - The mission plays an integral part in the design of a 'Mech. − * "Preview a page out of [[Field Manual: Free Worlds League|Free WorldsLeague]]" <!-- spacing sic --> + * "Preview a page out of Free Worlds League" [Preview of Field Manual: Free Worlds League] − * "Private Battle" by Susan Huntsman - One MechWarrior's tangled memories adds to the mystery in Solaris City. + * "Private Battle" by Susan Huntsman - One MechWarrior's tangled memories add to the mystery in Solaris City. * "This Side of Combat" by Susan Huntsmann - A one-on-one 'Mech battle in the river challenges the best of players. * "This Side of Combat" by Susan Huntsmann - A one-on-one 'Mech battle in the river challenges the best of players. − * "Another Patrol" by Bradley William Wood - Outnumbered and outgunned, a MechWarrior tries to warn her unit of an upcoming strike. + * "Another Patrol" by Bradley William Wood - "Outnumbered and outgunned, a MechWarrior tries to warn her unit of an upcoming strike." − * "Choppers and Hovercrafts and Tanks, Oh My" by Chris Hussey - Two new choppers and a pair of hefty hovertanks are waiting to join your stables. + * "Choppers and Hovercrafts and Tanks, Of My" by Chris Hussey - "Two new choppers and a pair of hefty hovertanks are waiting to join your stables. − ** Michaelson Heavy Attack Chopper, Michaelson Sprint Scout Chopper, Plainsmaster Hovercraft, Hammer Assault Hovertank * "High Mountain Drop-Off and More" by Chris Hussey - The Quarterly offers two scenarios to test the choppers and hovertanks. * "High Mountain Drop-Off and More" by Chris Hussey - The Quarterly offers two scenarios to test the choppers and hovertanks. * "Jokers Wild" by Dean Davis - One undercover operative gambles his life in a shady operation. * "Jokers Wild" by Dean Davis - One undercover operative gambles his life in a shady operation. − * "Chapter Challenge" by the BC Legion - Test your knowledge of trivia and graduate to the Intelligence Director level. + * "Chapter Challenge" by the BC Legion - Test your knowlege of trivia and graduate to the Intelligence Director level. * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills - BattleTech Miniatures are catalogued by MechForce's Precentor Martial. * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills - BattleTech Miniatures are catalogued by MechForce's Precentor Martial. − ==Volume 3, Issue 1== + Cover: B&W Illustration of an ''Orion'' under attack by Clan ''Elementals''. + + ==Vol. 3, #1== [[File:MFNA_quarterly_v3_1.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFNA_quarterly_v3_1.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover art by Doug Chaffee+ * "From the War Room" by Beryl J. Turner III − * "A Briefing from The War Room" by Beryl Turner - MechForce North America's new leader joins the fifth floor staff. + * "Death From Above" editor's note by Jean Rabe − * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - It's convention season, time to get out your pencils and keyboards. + * "Staying Alive" by Mark Brand − * "Staying Alive" by Mark Brand - Listening to a few tips from a veteran pilot could you alive a little longer. + * "How the Mighty Fall" fiction by David Bredis − * "How the Mighty Fall" by David Bredis - The streets are dangerous--especially if you're an Elemental out to take on a few 'mechs. + * "Ghost Bears in the City" scenario by David Bredis − * "Ghost Bears in the City" by David Bredis - This [[BattleTroops]] scenario lets you play the action of How the Mighty Fall + * "The Ultimate Weapon" by Mike Nelson − * "Computers" by Mike Nelson - Electronics, used wisely, can work better than steel fists and lasers. + * "Guerilla Run" RPG adventure by Nadin Brzezinski − * "Guerrilla Run" by Nadin Brzezinski - Here's a short MechWarrior scenario ready-made for an evening's play. + * "Periphery Rumble" scenario by Nathan Johnson − * "Periphery Rumble" by Nathan Johnson - The [[Clan Steel Viper|Steel Vipers]] need to secure a [[Periphery|periphery]] border and clean out a little infestation. + * "Field Manual: Mercenaries" MFNA Special Preview − * "MechForce Special Preview" - Here's a "member's only" preview of the upcoming source book, '''"[[Field Manual: Mercenaries|BattleTech Field Manual: Mercenaries]]'''" . <!-- spacing sic --> + * "By The Book - Homemade vs. Published 'Mechs" by Tony Trenti − * "By the Book" by Tony Trenti - One MechForce member contends that published 'Mechs are better than the homemade ones. + * "QuarterMaster's File - Things That Go Boom" by Gerald Hall − * "QuarterMaster's File" by Gerald Hall - Here's an assortment of things that go boom. + * "Chapter Challenge" quiz by the BC Legion − * "Chapter Challenge" by the BC Legion - Once again, it's brainworkings time with the BC Legion. + * "Things Can't Get Any Worse - A Little Letter for Home" fiction by Matthew Vanx − * "Things Can't Get Any Worse" by Matthew Vanx - Hunting for lizards leads a pilot into a nest of 'mechs. + * "Khan's Chronicles - C.Y.A. -- Cover Your Asp" fiction by Michael Campbell − * "Khan's Chronicles" by Michael Campbell - A tale of children, [[Elemental]]s, and bittersweet victory. + * "The Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson − * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - Some basic knowledge of how to get around the Internet can save you tons of time and grief. + * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills − * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills - Submitted for your approval, the Precentor Martial brings you more exhibits from the world of BattleTech. − * "Announcements" - Conventions, BattleTech Products, and more...... − ==Volume 3, Issue 2== + ==Vol. 3, #2== [[File:MFNA_quarterly_v3_2.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFNA_quarterly_v3_2.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by Jim Nelson, photos courtesy of FASA Corporation.+ * "From the War Room" by Beryl Turner − * "From The War Room" by Beryl Turner - "Allusions, [[w:Origins Game Fair|Origins]]™ and GEN CON® Game Fair...oh my!" or "How the Precentor Epsilon Spent His Summer Break." + * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe − * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Our editor introduces the first of the results of our "Contest of Contests." Also, she shares some advice from a fellow MechForce Member. + * "Mike Stackpole: Alive and Uncensored, Raw and Uncooked, etc..." interview by Mike Nelson − * "A 'Fireside' Chat with [[Mike Stackpole]]" by Mike Nelson - Ok, Ok, so it's not really a fireside chat, but it really is an interview with New York Times Bestselling Author, Mike Stackpole. Need we say more? + * Ad for Twilight of the Clans novels − * "Solaris Newscast" by Denham K. Hardman - For the fall season, a new twist on an old game for '''BattleTech''' players.... + * "Solaris Newscast - 'MechBowl Action Heats Up" fiction by Denham K. Hardman − * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - What's all this noise with the [[Battle Value|BattleValue System]]? Primus Nystul has clarifications, definitions, explanations and more.... + * "BattleTalk - FASA's BattleTech GUy Speaks Out" by Bryan Nystul − * "The Consortium Campaign" by Patrick Dillon - A quick solution to the campaign creation problem in your game. + * "The Consortium Campaign: A Time Saver for Hurried BattleTech Players" by Patrick Dillon − * "A Look at the Summer Con Season" - Here's a photographic tour with your pals at MechForce HQ, at this summer's conventions. If you were there you knew it and if you weren't, this is some of what we saw!!! + * "The Summer Conventions Season" (photo spread) − * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - What strange and wonderful website has Mike found for us this time?? Log on and find out. It'll be a treat! + * "The Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson − * "Zulu Amabuthu" by James Patterson III - The first in a series of stories about a very unique mercenary unit having to perform a<!-- sic --> unusual mission. + * "Zulu Amabuthu - The Invasion of Styk" fiction by James Patterson III − * "Sinner to Sovereign" by Chris Hussey - A '''BattleTech/MechWarrior''' adventure set in the [[Chaos March]]. This goes to show you that things aren't as they seem to be.... + * "Sinner to Sovereign" RPG adventure by Chris Hussey − * "Announcements" - New product releases, winter cons, tournament winners, the "Top Dog List" and other bric-a-brac. − ==Volume 3, Issue 3== + ==Vol. 3, #3== [[File:MFQV3I3cover.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFQV3I3cover.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by [[Kevin Long]]+ * "From the War Room" by Beryl Turner - It's the end of the year and time to discuss goals and expectations and stuff. − * "From The War Room" by Beryl Turner - It's the end of the year and time to discuss goals and expectations and stuff. * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Our editor shares her insights on unused or unwanted games and what can be done with them. * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Our editor shares her insights on unused or unwanted games and what can be done with them. − * "''Double Blind''-sided: An Interview with [[Loren Coleman]]" by Mike Nelson - The second of our "Fireside" series of interviews with BattleTech authors. This quarter, Mike gets into Loren's skull and shows us what he found.....Yeccch! + * "''Double Blind''-sided: An Interview with Loren Coleman" by Mike Nelson - The second of our "Fireside" series of interviews with BattleTech authors. This quarter, Mike gets into Loren's skull and shows us what he found.....Yeccch! − * "QuarterMasters File" by Gerald Hall - The Blast Pack: Something to give [[Inner Sphere]] [[Battle armor|BattleArmor]] that extra "oomph" in the field. + * "QuarterMasters File" by Gerald Hall - The Blast Pack: Something to give Inner Sphere BattleArmor that extra "oomph" in the field. − * "Out of the Ceiling" by Janet Pack - This story set in the Periphery, shows that being "over the top" can be a good thing.... + * "Out of the Ceiling" by Janet Pack - This story, set in the Periphery, shows that being "over the top" can be a good thing.... − * "MechForce Special Preview" - Here's a sneak-peek at the new game '''[[MechCommander (Video Game)|MechCommander]]!''' + * "MechForce Special Preview" - Here's a sneak-peek at the new game MechCommander! − * "The Cutting Edge" by Harris Finn - From the game pits of [[Solaris]], new add-ons that could make or break a victory in the arena. + * "The Cutting Edge" by Harris Finn - From the game pits of Solaris, new add-ons that could make or break a victory in the arena. * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - Our resident Cybernaut's been at it again. And what he's found this time is a doozy! * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - Our resident Cybernaut's been at it again. And what he's found this time is a doozy! − * "Robbing from the Cradle of Humanity" by Nadin Brzezinski - This story demonstrates the effects of a new device on captives. For use in your '''MechWarrior''' campaigns. + * "Robbing from the Cradle of Humanity" by Nadin Brzezinski - This story demonstrates the effects of a new device on captives. For use in your MechWarrior campaigns. − * "The [[Sai|Sai-S4]]" by Gerald Hall - The debut of a new AeroSpace fighter. Check it out. + * "The S4-21 ''Sai''" By Gerald Hall - The debut of a new AeroSpace fighter. Check it out. − * "From the MechForce Showroom..." - New 'Mech designs for optional use in your BattleTech game. + * "From the MechForce Showroom" - New 'Mech designs for optional use in your BattleTech game. − ** CNB-1 ''Cannonball'', RGK-Mk1 ''Ragnarok'' * "Notices and Announcements" - New product releases, tournament winners, the Fall Quarter Standings, new chapter listings, and the MechForce Classified section. * "Notices and Announcements" - New product releases, tournament winners, the Fall Quarter Standings, new chapter listings, and the MechForce Classified section. − ==Volume 3, Issue 4== + ==Vol. 3, #4== [[File:MFNA_quarterly_v3_4.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFNA_quarterly_v3_4.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by Les Dorscheid, from [[BattleTech Master Rules]]+ * "From the War Room" by Beryl Turner − * "From The War Room" by Beryl Turner - Just a few words from MechForce's Precentor Epsilon. + * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe − * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Our editor shares some thoughts of a few subjects. Also, we bring you the first of our member profiles. + * "Member Profile" by Nadin Brzezinski − * "A Firey Cause" by Nadin Brzezinski - Our featured member spins a tale of Inner Sphere raiders, Clan Elementals and a big fire! + * "A Fiery Cause - Levine's Radiers are Put to the Test!!" fiction by Nadin Brzezinski − * "QuarterMasters File" by Gerald Hall - The Quicklink C3 DN System- A new and improved variant of a tried and true accessory. + * "QuarterMaster's File - New Equipment for Inner Sphere Infantry" by Gerald Hall − * "Hailstorm: One Very Tough Piece of Cake!" by Phillip A. Baccus - This '''BattleTech''' scenario proves that things are never as easy as they may seem... + * "HailStorm: One Very Tough Piece of Cake!!" scenario by Phillip Arthur Baccus − * "Take Advantages to the Edge" by Chris Hussey - Here's a some<!-- sic --> new advantages and disadvantages to add a bit of a kick to your '''MechWarrior''' characters. + * "Take Advantages to the Edge..." by Chris Hussey − * "MechForce Datafile" - We played 15 questions with '''MechCommander's''' Executive Producer, [[Denny Thorley]]. Read what he had about this new real-time command game. <!-- had about is sic --> + * "MechForce Datafile: MechCommander" computer game preview − * "Urban Combat" by Darrell Castillo and Richard Hamer - A tactical look at the art of urban warfare, '''BattleTech''' style. + * "Urban Combat - Study the Techniques for Taking it to the Streets" by Darrell Castillo and Richard L. Hamer − * "Shoot Out on Jeronimo" by Michael C. Rupp - A scenario, pitting a Smoke Jaguar Trinary against a Draconis Combine Regiment. + * "Shoot Out on Jeronimo" scenario by Michael C. Rupp − * "Charge of the Rubbermaid® Brigade" by [[Camille Klein]] - Was it a case of unmatched bravery or incredible stupidity. Were they fools or heroes? Read and then you decide! + * "Charge of the Rubbermaid Brigade - The 121st UrbanMechs Rule" scenario by Camille Klein − * "Operation: Hide and Seek" by Mike Nelson - An unarmed [[C3 slave unit|C<sup>3</sup>]] Scout 'Mech, playing rabbit on a Clan-held world. Gotta be a better way to get paid.... + * "Operation Hide and Seek" fiction by Mike Nelson − * "Notices and Announcements" - New product releases, tournament winners, the Winter Quarter Standings and a few announcements. + * Notices and Announcements − ==Volume 4, Issue 1== + ==Vol. 4, #1== [[File:MFQV4I1cover.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFQV4I1cover.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by [[Matthew Plog]], from the upcoming ''[[Technical Readout: 3060|BattleTech Technical Readout: 3060]]''+ * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Jean reviews Winter Fantasy, gives some sage advice for prospective MFQ writers, and more... − * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Jean reviews [[w:Winter Fantasy|Winter Fantasy]]®, gives some sage advice for prospective MFQ writers and more.. + * "From the War Room" by Beryl Turner - Precentor Turner asks, is it "How" you play the game or how "You" play the game? − * "From The War Room" by Beryl Turner - Precentor Turner asks, is it "<u>''How''</u>" you play the game or how "<u>You</u>" play the game? + * "1998 Origins Awards Ballot" - Here's your chance to let your voice be heard by the bigshots in the gaming industry. Your vote is your voice. Vote today. − * "1998 Origins Awards Ballot" - Here's a chance to let your voice be heard by the bigshots in the gaming industry. Your vote is your voice. Vote today. + * "Battlefield Recovery" by Christopher Trossen - This is a discussion of the principles of getting your wounded and damaged equipment off the battlefield safely. − * "Battlefield Recovery" by [[Christopher Trossen]] - This is a discussion on the principles of getting your wounded and damaged equipment off the battlefield safely. + * "The Fifth Succession War: The Beginning" - War has broken out across the Inner Sphere and...you are the combatants! See the current results of your battles and activities in MechForce. − ** UGS-47J Wheeled Recovery Vehicle, UGS-92D Tracked Recovery Vehicle, UGS-24NA Light Recovery Vehicle, + * "From the MechForce Showroom" - New 'Mechs and Vehicles for your game, including two from the upcoming BattleTech Technical Readout: 3060. − * "The Fifth Succession War: The Beginning" - War has broken out across the Inner Sphere and... you are the combatants! See the current results of your battles and activities in MechForce. + * "Zulu Amabuthu II" by James Patterson - After taking Styk as per the Captain-General's orders, the Zulus held the world. But, there's trouble back at home.... − * "From the MechForce Showroom" - New 'Mechs and Vehicles for your game, including two from the upcoming '''[[Technical Readout: 3060|BattleTech Technical Readout: 3060]].''' − ** ''Ursa'', ''[[Dervish IIC (MechForce)|Dervish IIc]]'', [[Shamash|Shamash Reconnaisance Vehicle]], Gar class light OmniSubmarine, − * "Zulu Amabuthu II" by James Patterson - After taking [[Styk]] as per the Captain-General's orders the Zulus held the world. But, there's trouble back at home.... * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - After cajoling, threats and brutality, Bryan's decided to sit down and write to you guys. Who says violence doesn't solve anything. * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - After cajoling, threats and brutality, Bryan's decided to sit down and write to you guys. Who says violence doesn't solve anything. − * "MechForce Update Page" - New information to bring all members up to date including, new 'Mechs for play, and a standing list of all actively participating members. <!-- misplaced comma sic --> + * "MechForce Update" - New information to bring all members up to date, including new 'Mechs for play and a standing list of all actively participating members. − * "Notes and Announcements" - New product releases, convention listings, and a few announcements. Also, a listing of days and times for '''BattleTech''' events and seminars for all the cons we're attending this summer. + * "Notes and Announcements" - New product releases, convention listings, and a few announcements. Also, a listing of days and times for BattleTech events and seminars for all the cons we're attending this summer. − ==Volume 4, Issue 2== + ==Vol. 4, #2== [[File:MFNA_quarterly_v4_2.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFNA_quarterly_v4_2.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by [[Kevin McCann]], from ''[[Record Sheets: 3060]]''+ * "ComStar Archives" by Randall Bills − * "Comstar Archives" by Randall Bills - The Precentor Martial gives you the lowdown on GENCON. Now in [[w:Chicago|Chicago]], Randall comes to us by way of [[w:Arizona|Arizona]]. + * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe − * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Ye editor looks at her career of convention going and counts a few gray hairs. + * "Tactics - Taking 'Mechs to the Streets" by Nadin Brzezinski − * "Tactics" by Nadin Brzezinski - This begins a new column on tactical advice for fighting with various 'Mechs on diverse terrain. Nadin hails form [[w:California|California]]. <!-- form sic --> + * "BattleTalk - Tournaments and Battle Values" by Bryan Nystul − * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - This issue the Primus chats about tournament play. Bryan is a Chicago native. + * "'Mechs in the Dungeon - A Look at the Game Fair's BattleTech Matches" by Frank Crull − * "'Mechs in the Dungeon" by Frank Crull - One of FASA's veteran BattleTech judges reviews this past GENCON Game Fair. Frank lives in [[w:Texas|Texas]]. + * "A Glance at the Game Empire Con" by Nadin Brzezinski − * "A Glance at the Game Empire Con" by Nadin Brzezinski - A battle at the big San Diego convention is put under the microscope by our intrepid reporter. + * "Irregulars - The Street Fighters' Last Stand" fiction by Jason Schmetzer − * "Irregulars" by [[Jason Schmetzer]] - Life as an Irregular is deadly and difficult, especially if you're up against Loyalists. Jason is from [[w:Indiana|Indiana]]. + * "Cool Previews at GenCon" − * "Cool previews at GenCon" - FASA debuted not one but ''two'' brand new games at GENCON. Here's the scoop! + * "Tournament Winners" − * "Shared Strategies" by Matthew Guidi - An Arizona MechForce member member<!-- repetition sic --> shares his tactics on BattleMech combat. + * "Shared Strategies - An Arizona Member's One-Two Punch" by Matthew Guidi − * "Following Knightedge" Jerico Mele - From the academy to the battlefields, MechWarriors struggle to carry out orders while keeping their skins intact. Jerico hails from [[w:Massachusetts|Massachusetts]]. + * "Following Knightedge" fiction by Jerico Mele − * "[[w:Godzilla|Godzilla]]" by Ian MacKey - 'Mechs might meet their match when they go toe-to-toe with this monster from movie fame. Ian is from [[w:Iowa|Iowa]]. + * "Godzilla" scenario by Ian Mackey − * "Defenders of the True Faith" - An exclusive Sneak Peek at [[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]. + * "Field Manual Warden Clans Preview" − * "An All-Night Affair" by Scott Sveter - Some people would rather drive a tank than a 'Mech. The action is fast and furious and close to the ground. Our tank-master hails from Utah. + * "An All Night Affair" fiction by Scott D. Sveter − * "New Ammunition" by Alex Hammel - Here's some new toys for the ammo bin, from [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvanian]] Alex. + * "New Ammunition" by Alex Hammel − * "Monitors" by Gerald Hall - Some vessels don't need jump drives. the<!-- sic --> experimental Monitors rely on armament and weapons to defend their systems. Gerald is from [[w:Ohio|Ohio]]. + * "Monitors" by Gerald Hall − ** Hero Monitor, Liberty Monitor + * Release Schedule − ==Volume 4, Issue 3== + ==Vol. 4, #3== [[File:MFNA_quarterly_v4_3.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFNA_quarterly_v4_3.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by [[Clint Langley]]+ * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe − * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A harsh look at onionskin paper. + * "Ral Partha Interview" − * "Ral Partha Interview" - Ral Partha has been purchased; what does that mean for BattleTech? + * "Still Serviceable" fiction by Donald J. Bingle − * "Still Serviceable" by Donald Bingle - Frankie likes sweeping. It's very important work. + * "Houston, We Have A Problem" by David Wu − * "Houston, We've Had a Problem" by David Wu - There are a few drawbacks to playing BattleTech on the Internet. + * "Big Tex's Totality of Tech" by Andreas Harrison − * "Big Tex's Totality of Tech" by Andrea Harrison - Stroll into Tex's store for the finest ... er, most interesting ... in new equipment for 'Mechs. + * "The 5th Succession War Continues..." by Randall Bills − * "The Fifth Succession War Continues" - What has occurred in the Inner Sphere in nine months' time? + * Crimson Skies advertisement − * "MechForce Top 50" - The top fifty ranked BattleTech players ... are you on the list? + * "MechForce Top 50 − * "Tactics" by Nadin Brzezinski - Our columnist takes a look at Clan training—classroom style. + * "Tactics" by Nadin Brzezinski − * "3060 MechForce List" - MechForce ID numbers for the new 3060 units! + * 3060 MechForce List − * "Going Once, Going Twice" FASA sells [[FASA Interactive]] to [[w:Microsoft|Microsoft]]. + * "Going Once, Going Twice..." Announcement of sale of FASA computer game rights to Microsoft − * "A Mother's Tribute" by John Pace - A poem touches [[Thomas Marik (False)|Thomas Marik]]. + * "Mother's Tribute" fiction by John Pace − * "One Cold Day in Space" by Nathan Johnson - The Steel Vipers are pitted against the 42nd Space Rangers in this exciting scenario. + * "One Cold Day In Space" scenario by Nathan Johnson − * "Operation: Stiletto" - An exclusive Sneak Peek at [[Operation: Stiletto (scenario pack)|Operation: Stiletto]]. + * Operation Stiletto Preview + * MechForce Patch Order Form + * Release Schedule − ==Volume 4, Issue 4== + ==Vol. 4, #4== [[File:MFQV4I4cover.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFQV4I4cover.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by Doug Chaffee * "Convention Calendar" - This summer is filled with conventions; hope you can join us! * "Convention Calendar" - This summer is filled with conventions; hope you can join us! − * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A harsh look at [[w:Onionskin|onionskin paper]]. + * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A harsh look at onionskin paper. * "Journey's End" by Jason Schmetzer - Fighting Demons in the Chaos March is a physical and mental struggle. * "Journey's End" by Jason Schmetzer - Fighting Demons in the Chaos March is a physical and mental struggle. − * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - This issue the Primus gives you his view of [[MechWarrior, Third Edition|MechWarrior 3rd Edition]] RPG! + * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - "This issue the Primus gives you his view of MechWarrior 3rd Edition RPG! * "The Ranger Company" by Bryan Cochren - How to build an effective C3 Company. * "The Ranger Company" by Bryan Cochren - How to build an effective C3 Company. − ** SPR-3-NX ''Sprint'', [[Flashman|FLS-8KX ''Flashman'']], [[Victor|VTR-10X ''Victor'']], [[Banshee (BattleMech)|BNC-5X ''Banshee'']], BRG-X-ALPHA ''Barrage'' and BRG-X-PRIME ''Barrage'' * "Arena Time" by Susan Huntsman - MechWarrior Nichole is searching for her past, while her present is very much in jeopardy. * "Arena Time" by Susan Huntsman - MechWarrior Nichole is searching for her past, while her present is very much in jeopardy. − * "Convention Report" by Nadin Abbott - There was [[w:Magic: The Gathering|Magic]] and [[w:Warhammer (game)|Warhammer]] and BattleTech a' plenty at California's [[w:Strategicon (gaming conventions)|Orccon]]. + * "Convention Report" by Nadin Abbott - There was Magic and Warhammer and BattleTech aplenty at California's Orccon. * "Combat Drop" by Gerald Hall - Battle armor troops must worry at the Clan forces...and try to stay alive in the process. * "Combat Drop" by Gerald Hall - Battle armor troops must worry at the Clan forces...and try to stay alive in the process. * "BattleTech Tournament Rules" - Check out the new BattleTech tournament rules and be prepared! * "BattleTech Tournament Rules" - Check out the new BattleTech tournament rules and be prepared! 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Line 316: * "The Fifth Succession War Continues" - What has occurred in the Inner Sphere in the past three months? * "The Fifth Succession War Continues" - What has occurred in the Inner Sphere in the past three months? * "MechForce Top 50" - The top fifty ranked BattleTech players ... are you on the list? * "MechForce Top 50" - The top fifty ranked BattleTech players ... are you on the list? − * "The [[Zeus X|ZEU-X ''Zeus'']] record sheet is based off of the cover of ''[[Maximum Tech]]''. − ==Volume 5, Issue 1== + ==Vol. 5, #1== [[File:MFQV5I1.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFQV5I1.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by [[Mark Gibbons]]+ * "Roleplaying 'Mech Combat" - An exclusive sneak peek at MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII − * "Roleplaying 'Mech® Combat" - An exclusive sneak peek at [[MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII|MechWarrior®'s Guide to Solaris VII]]. + * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Conventions, contributors and submissions, oh my! − * "Death From Above", by Jean Rabe - Conventions, contributors and submissions, oh my! + * "Decipher to Purchase FASA" - Read the official version of the news. − * "[[w:Decipher, Inc.|Decipher]] to Purchase FASA" - Read the official version of the news. * "Discontinued 'Mech Miniatures List" - Find out which 'Mechs you need to have! * "Discontinued 'Mech Miniatures List" - Find out which 'Mechs you need to have! − * "Quantum Bandits", by Mark "Jaeger" Garlauskas - Let's take a fresh look at an old MechForce chapter. + * "Quantum Bandits" by Mark "Jaeger" Garlauskas - Let's take a fresh look at an old MechForce chapter. * "Origins and Gen Con Conventions" - Take a look at the winners of these tournaments. * "Origins and Gen Con Conventions" - Take a look at the winners of these tournaments. − * "Star Dogs", by Janet Pack - A washed-out MechWarrior discovers his chance to be a hero—with the help of his four-footed friends. + * "Star Dogs" by Janet Pack - A washed-out MechWarrior discovers his chance to be a hero - with the help of his four-footed friends. * "The Hidden Wars" - The BattleTech developers take to the field. * "The Hidden Wars" - The BattleTech developers take to the field. − * "News Flash", by [[Warner Doles (person)|Warner Doles]] - Our correspondent reports on an exciting Internet slugfest between the FASA crew and the BattleTech IRC Strike Force. + * "News Flash" by Warner Doles - Our correspondent reports on an exciting Internet slugfest between the FASA crews and the BattleTech IRC Strike Force. − * "MWII to MW3 Conversions" - Rules for converting your [[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, Second Edition|MechWarrior II]] characters to the new version of the MechWarrior roleplaying game. + * "MWII to MW3 Conversions" - Rules for converting your MechWarrior II characters to the new version of the MechWarrior roleplaying game. − * "Mountains from Styrofoam", by Melvin Frank Darbe - Don't want to shell out the big bucks for prepackaged terrain? Buy some [[w:Styrofoam|Styrofoam]] and make your own mountains and lakes. + * "Mountains from Styrofoam" by Melvin Frank Darbe - Don't want to shell out the big bucks for prepackaged terrain? Buy some Styrofoam and make your own mountains and lakes. * "The Fifth Succession War Continues" - What has occurred in the Inner Sphere in the past 3 months? * "The Fifth Succession War Continues" - What has occurred in the Inner Sphere in the past 3 months? * "MechForce Top 50" - The top 50 ranked BattleTech players ... are you on the list? * "MechForce Top 50" - The top 50 ranked BattleTech players ... are you on the list? Line 348:
Line 335: * "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for BattleTech. * "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for BattleTech. − ==Volume 5, Issue 2== + ==Vol. 5, #2== [[File:MFQV5I2cover.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFQV5I2cover.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by Doug Chaffee+ * "Battle With A Purpose" by Kevin Highlander - An all-day BattleTech event is held to honor a good friend. − * "Battle with A Purpose" by Kevin Highlander - An all-day BattleTech event is held to honor a good friend. * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Musings of game companies, conventions and the new MechWarrior game spill from the editor's keyboard. * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Musings of game companies, conventions and the new MechWarrior game spill from the editor's keyboard. − * "Unknown Quantities" by Jason Schmetzer - One man's war could spell doom for a brotherhood of friends—or could spur a large-scale rebellion. + * "Unknown Quantities" by Jason Schmetzer - One man's war could spell doom for a brotherhood of friends - or could spur a large-scale rebellion. − * "Add A Dash of Spice" by Timothy Croyle + * "Add A Dash of Spice" by Timothy Croyle - The husband takes a close look at varying ground troops. − * "With This Ring" by Michelle Croyle - The husband takes a close look at varying ground troops. The wife examines the game.+ * "With This Ring" by Michelle Croyle - The wife examines the game. * "MechWarrior Campaigns" by Gerald Hall - Okay, so you like BattleTech. MechForce regular Gerald Hall thinks you'll like the roleplaying companion game as well. He encourages you to give MechWarrior 3 a try and offers a few character-building suggestions. * "MechWarrior Campaigns" by Gerald Hall - Okay, so you like BattleTech. MechForce regular Gerald Hall thinks you'll like the roleplaying companion game as well. He encourages you to give MechWarrior 3 a try and offers a few character-building suggestions. − * "Pinpoint Accuracies" by Mike Selinker - A battle in the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] becomes a tale of two warriors. + * "Pinpoint Accuracies" by Mike Selinker - A battle in the Free Rasalhague Republic becomes a tale of two warriors. * "Equipment Locker" by Chip Burcham - Here's a few new toys to try in your next BattleTech game. But be careful, they're still in the testing stage. * "Equipment Locker" by Chip Burcham - Here's a few new toys to try in your next BattleTech game. But be careful, they're still in the testing stage. − * "Beginnings" by [[Buster G. McCall]] - A tense battle in the belly of "the serpent" leads to success, respect, and perhaps a new beginning. + * "Beginnings" by Buster G. McCall - A tense battle in the belly of "the serpent" leads to success, respect, and perhaps a new beginning. * "Walking Wounded" by Pat Dillon - The wine is not so sweet in a vineyard in the Chaos March. * "Walking Wounded" by Pat Dillon - The wine is not so sweet in a vineyard in the Chaos March. * "ComStar Archives" by Randall Bills - The Precentor Martial gives you the lowdown on the Essen game show. * "ComStar Archives" by Randall Bills - The Precentor Martial gives you the lowdown on the Essen game show. − * "[[TekTeam Technical Services|TekTeam Services]]" by Gerald Hall - A team of technicians has grown from humble beginnings to a force with firepower. + * "TekTeam Services" by Gerald Hall - A team of technicians has grown from humble beginnings to a force with firepower. − * "AeroTech 2 Preview" - A sneak peek at [[AeroTech 2]]. + * "AeroTech 2 Preview" - A sneak peek at AeroTech 2. * "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for BattleTech. * "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for BattleTech. − * "The [[Defiance (BattleMech)|DFN-3C Defiance]] record sheet is based on the description of a prototype 'Mech in the novel [[Operation Excalibur]]." − ==Volume 5, Issue 3== + ==Vol. 5, #3== [[File:MFQV5I3cover.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFQV5I3cover.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by Doug Chaffee * "MechWarrior 3rd Edition" by Nadin Brzezinski - This lady is hooked on this game. Take a few GM pointers from her. * "MechWarrior 3rd Edition" by Nadin Brzezinski - This lady is hooked on this game. Take a few GM pointers from her. * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - There is no chivalry when 'Mechs slug it out on the kitchen table. * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - There is no chivalry when 'Mechs slug it out on the kitchen table. * "The Prodigal Daughter" by Gerald Hall - There is little civil about war when 'Mechs and tanks vie for a town. * "The Prodigal Daughter" by Gerald Hall - There is little civil about war when 'Mechs and tanks vie for a town. − * "Retreat!" by Chuck Gillies - Sometimes running away—or at least backing up—can lead to victory. + * "Retreat!" by Chuck Gillies - Sometimes running away - or at least backing up - can lead to victory. * "The Bigger They Are" by Darrel Castillo and Richard L. Hamer - Sometimes they really do fall harder. Read the story and play the adventure. * "The Bigger They Are" by Darrel Castillo and Richard L. Hamer - Sometimes they really do fall harder. Read the story and play the adventure. − * "Replaying the Giant Killers" by Darrel Castillo and Richard L. Hamer - It packs a punch—and then some! + * "Replaying the Giant Killers" by Darrel Castillo and Richard L. Hamer - It packs a punch - and then some! − * "Falling" by Nadin Brzezinski - Battlefield promotions are bittersweet. + * "Falling" by Nadin Brzesinski - Battlefield promotions are bittersweet. − * "A Long Way From A Single 'Mech" by Michael Mahoney - A long-time player puts in his proverbial two cents about playing ''BattleTech'' through the years. <!-- spelling of longtime sic --> + * "A Long Way From A Single 'Mech" by Michael Mahoney - A longtime player puts in his proverbial two cents about playing BattleTech through the years. * "Ambush at Bandit's Bane" by Jason Schmetzer - If you walk into an ambush, can you walk out victorious? * "Ambush at Bandit's Bane" by Jason Schmetzer - If you walk into an ambush, can you walk out victorious? * "Xenophobe" by Jeffrey Witthaur - One very powerful woman with very powerful fears can spell the doom of a Clan. * "Xenophobe" by Jeffrey Witthaur - One very powerful woman with very powerful fears can spell the doom of a Clan. * "The Blair 'Mech Project" by Jeffrey Smith - Take a read through this twisted tale of missing men and abandoned 'Mechs * "The Blair 'Mech Project" by Jeffrey Smith - Take a read through this twisted tale of missing men and abandoned 'Mechs − * "[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]] Preview" - A sneak peek at the Field Manual so many have been waiting for. + * "Field Manual: Federated Suns Preview" - A sneak peek at the Field Manual so many have been waiting for. − * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - The future of ''BattleTech'' revealed! + * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - The future of BattleTech revealed! − * "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for ''BattleTech''. + * "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for BattleTech. − ==MechForce North American Manual== + ==MechForce Manual (1st Edition)== [[File:MFManual1996cover.jpg|right||150px]] [[File:MFManual1996cover.jpg|right||150px]] − Cover by Tom Baxa, illustrations by Duane Loose, [[Gary Thomas Washington|Gary Washington]], Dave MacKay, Mike "Skuzzy" Nielsen, Jeff Laubenstein, Earl Geier * Introduction * Introduction * MechForce Ranked Battles * MechForce Ranked Battles Line 420:
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| − | '''MechForce Quarterly''' (also "MechForce North America Quarterly"; not to be confused with ''[[MechQuarterly]]'', the magazine published by the second [[MechForce Germany]]) was the quarterly newsletter of the | + | '''MechForce Quarterly''' (also "MechForce North America Quarterly"; not to be confused with ''[[MechQuarterly]]'', the magazine published by the second [[MechForce Germany]]) was the quarterly newsletter of the MechForce North America fan club that ran from 1995 until 2000. It was a continuation of the earlier [['Mech (magazine)]]. It was an official product produced under FASA's direct aegis; however, it has explicitly been declared to be not a canonical source. |
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Editor: Jean Rabe (1995-1999) | Editor: Jean Rabe (1995-1999) | ||
Issue Length: 32 pages | Issue Length: 32 pages | ||
| − | == | + | ==Vol. 1, #1== |
[[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 1 cover.jpg|right||150px]] | [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 1 cover.jpg|right||150px]] | ||
| − | + | * "From the Fifth Floor" - Sam Lewis, the president of FASA, talks about MechForce and waxes eloquent. | |
| − | * "From | + | * "Death From Above" - A plea for submissions from the MechForce Quarterly's editor. |
| − | * "Death From Above" - A plea for submissions from MechForce Quarterly's editor. | + | * "Get Ready for the Game Fair's Big Battles" - Take a look at FASA's BattleTech events planned for this August. And while we're at it, let's honor last year's winners. |
| − | * "Get Ready | + | * "A Word From the Pit Boss" - MechForce Quarterly's reporter, Andrea, enters the Tool Chest to garner a few words of wisdom from this veteran mechanic. |
| − | * "A Word From | + | * "The Information Blitz" - Feeling a little daring? Try this scenario that pits Wolf's Dragoons against a House Kurita force. |
| − | + | * "Inner Sphere Rumblings" - Time for a few rumors and a dash of Sun-Tzu gossip. | |
| − | * "The Information Blitz" - Feeling a little daring? Try this scenario that pits | + | * "A Matter of Loyalty, Part II" - The action heats up as MechWarrior Dieter Cromby must pick a side. Will his loyalty or his heart win out? |
| − | * "Inner Sphere Rumblings" - Time for a few rumors and a dash of | ||
| − | * "A Matter | ||
* "Heavy BattleMechs" - They might not be fast, but they're loaded with firepower. Here's a few tips on how to handle the big 'Mechs. | * "Heavy BattleMechs" - They might not be fast, but they're loaded with firepower. Here's a few tips on how to handle the big 'Mechs. | ||
| − | * "Elemental Struggle" - Rescuing people from a holding facility of the | + | * "Elemental Struggle" - Rescuing people from a holding facility of the Wolf Clan on Carse should be a piece of cake. Right? |
| − | * "Featured Preview" - This summer the | + | * "Featured Preview" - This summer the MechWarrior Companion hits the hobby shop shelves. Take a look at the special combat section purloined from author Bryan Nystul's desk. |
* "A Death-Dealing Duo" - The White Knight and the Combat Master are two new 'Mechs trying to muscle their way into your next BattleTech or MechWarrior session. | * "A Death-Dealing Duo" - The White Knight and the Combat Master are two new 'Mechs trying to muscle their way into your next BattleTech or MechWarrior session. | ||
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* "Roll Call" - Here is a listing of the MechForce North America chapters. | * "Roll Call" - Here is a listing of the MechForce North America chapters. | ||
* "MechForce Quarterly Submission Guidelines" - Want to write for MechForce Quarterly? Of course you do! Here's some helpful advice on how to go about it. | * "MechForce Quarterly Submission Guidelines" - Want to write for MechForce Quarterly? Of course you do! Here's some helpful advice on how to go about it. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Vol. 1, #2== |
[[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 2 cover.jpg|right||150px]] | [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 2 cover.jpg|right||150px]] | ||
| − | + | * "From the Fifth Floor" by Sam Lewis - FASA's President passes the torch and moves to the east coast for online gaming. | |
| − | * "From | ||
* "Lock-N-Load" by Stacy Rieckermann - Your Precentor Chi introduces herself and explains some of the benefits of being a MechForce member. | * "Lock-N-Load" by Stacy Rieckermann - Your Precentor Chi introduces herself and explains some of the benefits of being a MechForce member. | ||
* "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - Meet the man who oversees FASA's BattleTech products. | * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - Meet the man who oversees FASA's BattleTech products. | ||
| − | * "Death From Above" by | + | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Contributions from MechForce authors are beginning to trickle in. |
* "A Look at [[BattleMech#Light|Light]] BattleMechs" by Dan & Mike Repperger - There's a place for even the smallest of 'Mechs -- if you know how to use them. | * "A Look at [[BattleMech#Light|Light]] BattleMechs" by Dan & Mike Repperger - There's a place for even the smallest of 'Mechs -- if you know how to use them. | ||
* "Thief in the Night" by Dan & Mike Repperger - Dan & Mike illustrate how useful light 'Mechs can be with this sample scenario. | * "Thief in the Night" by Dan & Mike Repperger - Dan & Mike illustrate how useful light 'Mechs can be with this sample scenario. | ||
| − | * "C4K-4D Cricket" by Dan | + | * "C4K-4D ''Cricket''" by Dan * Mike Repperger - With this light BattleMech, a refit of an old design, Dan & Mike prove it doesn't take a lot of tons to pack a punch. |
* "Battlefront Byline" by B.B. Kittey - Fasten your eyes on this riveting report by our war correspondent. | * "Battlefront Byline" by B.B. Kittey - Fasten your eyes on this riveting report by our war correspondent. | ||
* "BattleTech Tournaments" by Bill Corey II - Want to host a 'Mech tournament? If so, listen to these words of advice from an expert judge. | * "BattleTech Tournaments" by Bill Corey II - Want to host a 'Mech tournament? If so, listen to these words of advice from an expert judge. | ||
| − | * "A Glance at Medium BattleMechs" by Dan & Mike Repperger - These 'Mechs have | + | * "A Glance at Medium BattleMechs" by Dan & Mike Repperger - These 'Mechs have firepower, can move quickly, and can be put to good use if you follow General Cassandra's instructions. |
* "Blitzkrieg" by Dan & Mike Repperger - The Reppergers offer a scenario designed for medium 'Mechs. Don't try it unless you're tough. | * "Blitzkrieg" by Dan & Mike Repperger - The Reppergers offer a scenario designed for medium 'Mechs. Don't try it unless you're tough. | ||
| − | * "The Pioneer, Foxhound, and the ThunderBird" by Dan & Mike Repperger - These medium 'Mechs might be refits, but they're clean, mean, and ready to take on the enemy's machine. | + | * "The ''Pioneer'', ''Foxhound'', and the ''ThunderBird''" by Dan & Mike Repperger - These medium 'Mechs might be refits, but they're clean, mean, and ready to take on the enemy's machine. |
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* "Star League BattleMech" by Andrew Norris - We've covered light and medium 'Mechs, so here's a heavy to round out the issue -- the ''Renegade''. | * "Star League BattleMech" by Andrew Norris - We've covered light and medium 'Mechs, so here's a heavy to round out the issue -- the ''Renegade''. | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Vol. 1, #3== |
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* "Lock-N-Load" by Stacy Rieckermann - Basic Chapter Information | * "Lock-N-Load" by Stacy Rieckermann - Basic Chapter Information | ||
* "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A fond look at the Game Fair's BattleTech Arena. | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A fond look at the Game Fair's BattleTech Arena. | ||
| − | * "Widow's Web" by | + | * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - Take a stroll on the Net for some great BattleTech material. |
| − | * "A Missive to the Precentor" by David Andrade - A glorious | + | * "A Missive to the Precentor" by David Andrade - A glorious and a disturbing chant recorded for posterity. |
* "I Hate Drops" by Frank Crull - One MechWarrior's tale of planetside struggle. | * "I Hate Drops" by Frank Crull - One MechWarrior's tale of planetside struggle. | ||
* "Drop to a Devastating Battle" by Frank Crull - Play the scenario from "I Hate Drops." | * "Drop to a Devastating Battle" by Frank Crull - Play the scenario from "I Hate Drops." | ||
| − | * "Annihilator IIC and Wolverine IIC" by Frank Crull - Try your hand piloting these new Clan 'Mechs. | + | * "''Annihilator IIC'' and ''Wolverine IIC''" by Frank Crull - Try your hand piloting these new Clan 'Mechs. |
| − | * "Hunting a Pirate" by Michael Rupp - In this no-holds-barred scenario two dozen 'Mechs slug it out. | + | * "Hunting a Pirate" by Michael Rupp - In this no-holds-barred scenario, two dozen 'Mechs slug it out. |
| − | * "Apollo: Memory of Yesterday" by Samson Okalow - Looking for Jewell in the | + | * "Apollo: Memory of Yesterday" by Samson Okalow - Looking for Jewell in the snow - a short story about a war-ravaged heart. |
| − | * "SCT-45 'Scout'" by Mike Nelson - Recon work is safer using this 'Mech's design strengths. | + | * "SCT-45 ''Scout''" by Mike Nelson - Recon work is safer using this 'Mech's design strengths. |
* "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" by Cody E. Helm - A sunny afternoon of miniatures battles. | * "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" by Cody E. Helm - A sunny afternoon of miniatures battles. | ||
| − | * "Bandit Biographies" by | + | * "Bandit Biographies" by Chris Hussey - Take a look at the rough side of the Periphery. |
* "Inner Sphere Rumblings" by Felix McGlaughin - The rumors fly and the gossip's thick, but there's some truth to be found. | * "Inner Sphere Rumblings" by Felix McGlaughin - The rumors fly and the gossip's thick, but there's some truth to be found. | ||
* "Roll Call" | * "Roll Call" | ||
| − | * "Record Sheets" - WT6-KNT White Knight | + | * "Record Sheets" by Tracy Kannarr and FMS Techniques, Inc. - WT6-KNT ''White Knight'' and CMM-A1-FC ''CombatMaster''. These 'Mechs are from issue #1. |
| − | == | + | ==Vol. 1, #4== |
[[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 4 cover.jpg|right||150px]] | [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 1 issue 4 cover.jpg|right||150px]] | ||
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* "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - The gauntlet is thrown down to our chapters. | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - The gauntlet is thrown down to our chapters. | ||
| − | * "Quartermaster's Catalog" by | + | * "Quartermaster's Catalog" by Gerald L. Hall - MercNet presents things that go boom. |
* "Dispossessed" by Willi Burger - Try your hand at this scenario that takes you from a MechWarrior establishment called Sam's Place to a BattleTech battlefield. | * "Dispossessed" by Willi Burger - Try your hand at this scenario that takes you from a MechWarrior establishment called Sam's Place to a BattleTech battlefield. | ||
* "Inner Sphere Advances" by Patrick Hall and John Zettel - This experimental weaponry could give your 'Mech the edge it's looking for. | * "Inner Sphere Advances" by Patrick Hall and John Zettel - This experimental weaponry could give your 'Mech the edge it's looking for. | ||
| − | * "The | + | * "The ''Iron Cheetah''" by David Briedis - Speed is the component in this new OmniMech. |
* "The Cornered Cat" by David Briedis - Play this BattleTech scenario designed to test the Iron Cheetah. | * "The Cornered Cat" by David Briedis - Play this BattleTech scenario designed to test the Iron Cheetah. | ||
| − | * "Modifying | + | * "Modifying Miniatures" by David Briedis - Model kits, household junk, and spare parts can craft mean-looking 'Mechs. |
| − | * "Heart of a | + | * "Heart of a ROM Agent" by David Andrade - A lost undercover operative refuses to be forgotten. |
| − | * "Bandit Biographies" by Chris Hussey - Downloaded information gives a look at the rough side of | + | * "Bandit Biographies" by Chris Hussey - Downloaded information gives a look at the rough side of mercs. |
* "Khan's Chronicles" by Michael Campbell - Take a read through this tale within a tale. | * "Khan's Chronicles" by Michael Campbell - Take a read through this tale within a tale. | ||
| − | * "ComStar BattleMech" by Andrew Norris - The awesome Odin could be the next generation | + | * "ComStar BattleMech" by Andrew Norris - The awesome ''Odin'' could be the next generation of BattleMechs. |
| − | * "Trial of Grievance" - Hugh Browne tells us about the great battle. | + | * "Trial of Grievance" by Hugh Browne - Hugh Browne tells us about the great battle. |
| − | == | + | ==Vol. 2, #1== |
[[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 1 cover.jpg|right|150px]] | [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 1 cover.jpg|right|150px]] | ||
| − | + | * "The Widow's Web" - Online BattleTech resource update | |
| − | * "Widow's Web" | + | * "Death From Above" - Editor's note by Jean Rabe |
| − | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe | + | * "GenCon 1996 FASA Events and Tournaments" |
| − | * "FASA | + | * "Building a Library - The BC Legion's BattleTech Memory Core" by Randall Bills and Dan Grendell |
| − | * "Building a Library" by | + | * "Night of the Red Star" fiction by Mark Garlauskas |
| − | * "Night of the Red Star" by Mark Garlauskas | + | * "Search and Destroy" scenario by Doug Galbreath |
| − | * "Search and Destroy" by Doug Galbreath | + | * "'Mech Miniatures - Painting, Detailing, and Modification" by Mike Mukavetz |
| − | * "'Mech Miniatures" by Mike Mukavetz | + | * "Bandit Biographies - Freebooting in the Free Worlds League" by Chris Hussey |
| − | * "Bandit Biographies" by Chris Hussey | + | * "Long-Range Tactics" by Jeremey M. Davis |
| − | * "Long-Range Tactics" by Jeremey M. Davis | + | * "Jeronimo" scenario by Jeremy M. Davis |
| − | * "Jeronimo" by Jeremy M. Davis | + | * "Assault 'Mechs - Outgunning Opponents on the BattleField" by Dan and Mike Repperger |
| − | * "Assault 'Mechs" by Dan and Mike Repperger | + | * "Little Big Horn" scenario by Dan and Mike Repperger |
| − | * "Little Big Horn" by Dan and Mike Repperger | + | * "The Listening Post - Tales of the Birds and the Wolves" (uncredited) |
| − | * "The Listening Post | + | * "Cathay Nights - Fading Glamor and Glitz" fiction by Chris Hussey |
| − | * "Cathay Nights" by Chris Hussey | + | * "Chapter Challenge" quiz by the BC Legion |
| − | * "Chapter Challenge" | + | * "Virtual World - A Warrior's Look at the Future of Warfare" by Randall Bills |
| − | * " | + | * "BattleTalk - FASA's BattleTech Guy Speaks Out" by Bryan Nystul |
| − | * "BattleTalk" | + | * Convention Info |
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| − | == | + | * "The Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson |
| + | * "Death From Above" editor's note by Jean Rabe | ||
| + | * "Thundering Questions and Frank Answers" by Frank Crull | ||
| + | * "Building the Perfect Beast" by Mark Brand | ||
| + | * Ads for Wizards of the Coast's BattleTech TCG and MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries from Activision. | ||
| + | * "The Gauntlet - A Solo System for the BattleTech Game" by Mike and Ian Nelson | ||
| + | * "Gaming at Conventions" by Randall Bills and Dan Grendell | ||
| + | * "Revenant - Lyran and Kuritan Forces Clash" scenario by Randall N. Bills and Dan Grendell | ||
| + | * "Battlefront Byline - Adopting a Wait & See Attitude" by B.B. Kitty | ||
| + | * "The Game Guild BattleTech League" by Don Perrin | ||
| + | * "Black Hills Days" fiction by Chris Hussey | ||
| + | * Upcoming Conventions | ||
| + | * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills | ||
| + | * "Taking a Closer Look" by Patrick Dillon | ||
| + | * "MechForce Chapter News - Words from the BlackSheep and the Chaos Warriors" by Dave Noves and Robert Shewring | ||
| + | * "Chapter Challenge" quiz by the BC Legion | ||
| + | * "Constructing DropShips" by David Andrade | ||
| + | * "BattleTalk - FASA's BattleTech Guy Speaks Out" by Bryan Nystul | ||
| + | * Record Sheet - TYM-1A Toyama | ||
| + | * Record Sheet - BCN-3R Buccaneer | ||
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| + | ==Vol. 2, #3== | ||
[[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 3 cover.jpg|right|150px]] | [[File:MechForce Quarterly vol 2 issue 3 cover.jpg|right|150px]] | ||
| − | + | * "BattleTalk - FASA's BattleTech Guy Speaks Out" by Bryan Nystul | |
| − | * "BattleTalk - FASA's BattleTech Guy Speaks Out" by Bryan Nystul | + | * "Death From Above" editor's note by Jean Rabe |
| − | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe | + | * "Fit to Print - Writing for MechForce Quarterly" by Mike Nelson |
| − | * "Fit to Print" by Mike Nelson | + | * "Border Run - A Job Offer for a Few Good MechWarriors" RPG Adventure by Chris Hussey |
| − | * "Border Run" by Chris Hussey | + | * "Salvage - A Scenario of Arms and Combat" fiction and scenario by Gerald Hall |
| − | * "Salvage" by Gerald Hall | + | * "Trial of the Righteous" fiction by Samson Okalow |
| − | * "Trial of the Righteous" by Samson Okalow | + | * "Lock-N-Load - Greetings from Headquarters" - by Stacy Rieckermann |
| − | * "Lock-N- Load" by Stacy Rieckermann | + | * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills |
| − | * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills | + | * "Return to Cathay Nights - Sundering Loose Ends" fiction by Chris Hussey |
| − | * "Return to Cathay Nights" by Chris Hussey | + | * "The Silver Sabres" by Mike Paul |
| − | * "The Silver | + | * "Roll Call" list of chapters |
| − | * "Roll Call" | + | * Ranking Scores |
| − | * | + | * "Prowler" by Gabriel Gong |
| − | * " | + | * Prowler record sheet |
| − | * | + | * BattleTech Contest announcement |
| − | * "From the Pages of the | + | * "From the Pages of the Gallant Defense of Mankind" by Randall Bills |
| − | * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson | + | * "The Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson |
| − | * "A Taste of Chaos" by Jared Niedenthal | + | * First Strike advertisment |
| − | * | + | * "A Taste of Chaos" fiction by Jared Niedenthal |
| + | * Ral Partha release schedule | ||
| − | == | + | ==Vol. 2, #4== |
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* "Farewell MechWarriors" by Stacy Rieckermann - The Precentor Chi I bids a fond goodbye to MechForce Quarterly. | * "Farewell MechWarriors" by Stacy Rieckermann - The Precentor Chi I bids a fond goodbye to MechForce Quarterly. | ||
* "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A contest of contests, and memories of a smile. | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A contest of contests, and memories of a smile. | ||
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* "Marauders and Pulse Lasers" by Andrew Norris - One MechForce member offers his opinion on a 'Mech and weapons. | * "Marauders and Pulse Lasers" by Andrew Norris - One MechForce member offers his opinion on a 'Mech and weapons. | ||
* "Designing 'Mechs" by Richard Hamer and Darrell Castillo - The mission plays an integral part in the design of a 'Mech. | * "Designing 'Mechs" by Richard Hamer and Darrell Castillo - The mission plays an integral part in the design of a 'Mech. | ||
| − | * "Preview a page out of [ | + | * "Preview a page out of Free Worlds League" [Preview of Field Manual: Free Worlds League] |
| − | * "Private Battle" by Susan Huntsman - One MechWarrior's tangled memories | + | * "Private Battle" by Susan Huntsman - One MechWarrior's tangled memories add to the mystery in Solaris City. |
* "This Side of Combat" by Susan Huntsmann - A one-on-one 'Mech battle in the river challenges the best of players. | * "This Side of Combat" by Susan Huntsmann - A one-on-one 'Mech battle in the river challenges the best of players. | ||
| − | * "Another Patrol" by Bradley William Wood - Outnumbered and outgunned, a MechWarrior tries to warn her unit of an upcoming strike. | + | * "Another Patrol" by Bradley William Wood - "Outnumbered and outgunned, a MechWarrior tries to warn her unit of an upcoming strike." |
| − | * "Choppers and Hovercrafts and Tanks, | + | * "Choppers and Hovercrafts and Tanks, Of My" by Chris Hussey - "Two new choppers and a pair of hefty hovertanks are waiting to join your stables. |
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* "High Mountain Drop-Off and More" by Chris Hussey - The Quarterly offers two scenarios to test the choppers and hovertanks. | * "High Mountain Drop-Off and More" by Chris Hussey - The Quarterly offers two scenarios to test the choppers and hovertanks. | ||
* "Jokers Wild" by Dean Davis - One undercover operative gambles his life in a shady operation. | * "Jokers Wild" by Dean Davis - One undercover operative gambles his life in a shady operation. | ||
| − | * "Chapter Challenge" by the BC Legion - Test your | + | * "Chapter Challenge" by the BC Legion - Test your knowlege of trivia and graduate to the Intelligence Director level. |
* "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills - BattleTech Miniatures are catalogued by MechForce's Precentor Martial. | * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills - BattleTech Miniatures are catalogued by MechForce's Precentor Martial. | ||
| − | == | + | Cover: B&W Illustration of an ''Orion'' under attack by Clan ''Elementals''. |
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| + | ==Vol. 3, #1== | ||
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| − | + | * "From the War Room" by Beryl J. Turner III | |
| − | * " | + | * "Death From Above" editor's note by Jean Rabe |
| − | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe | + | * "Staying Alive" by Mark Brand |
| − | * "Staying Alive" by Mark Brand | + | * "How the Mighty Fall" fiction by David Bredis |
| − | * "How the Mighty Fall" by David Bredis | + | * "Ghost Bears in the City" scenario by David Bredis |
| − | * "Ghost Bears in the City" by David Bredis | + | * "The Ultimate Weapon" by Mike Nelson |
| − | * " | + | * "Guerilla Run" RPG adventure by Nadin Brzezinski |
| − | * " | + | * "Periphery Rumble" scenario by Nathan Johnson |
| − | * "Periphery Rumble" by Nathan Johnson | + | * "Field Manual: Mercenaries" MFNA Special Preview |
| − | * " | + | * "By The Book - Homemade vs. Published 'Mechs" by Tony Trenti |
| − | * "By | + | * "QuarterMaster's File - Things That Go Boom" by Gerald Hall |
| − | * "QuarterMaster's File" by Gerald Hall | + | * "Chapter Challenge" quiz by the BC Legion |
| − | * "Chapter Challenge" by the BC Legion | + | * "Things Can't Get Any Worse - A Little Letter for Home" fiction by Matthew Vanx |
| − | * "Things Can't Get Any Worse" by Matthew Vanx | + | * "Khan's Chronicles - C.Y.A. -- Cover Your Asp" fiction by Michael Campbell |
| − | * "Khan's Chronicles" by Michael Campbell | + | * "The Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson |
| − | * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson | + | * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills |
| − | * "The BattleTech Museum" by Randall Bills | ||
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| − | + | * "From the War Room" by Beryl Turner | |
| − | * "From | + | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe |
| − | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe | + | * "Mike Stackpole: Alive and Uncensored, Raw and Uncooked, etc..." interview by Mike Nelson |
| − | * " | + | * Ad for Twilight of the Clans novels |
| − | * "Solaris Newscast" by Denham K. Hardman | + | * "Solaris Newscast - 'MechBowl Action Heats Up" fiction by Denham K. Hardman |
| − | * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul | + | * "BattleTalk - FASA's BattleTech GUy Speaks Out" by Bryan Nystul |
| − | * "The Consortium Campaign" by Patrick Dillon | + | * "The Consortium Campaign: A Time Saver for Hurried BattleTech Players" by Patrick Dillon |
| − | * " | + | * "The Summer Conventions Season" (photo spread) |
| − | * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson | + | * "The Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson |
| − | * "Zulu Amabuthu" by James Patterson III | + | * "Zulu Amabuthu - The Invasion of Styk" fiction by James Patterson III |
| − | * "Sinner to Sovereign" by Chris Hussey | + | * "Sinner to Sovereign" RPG adventure by Chris Hussey |
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[[File:MFQV3I3cover.jpg|right||150px]] | [[File:MFQV3I3cover.jpg|right||150px]] | ||
| − | + | * "From the War Room" by Beryl Turner - It's the end of the year and time to discuss goals and expectations and stuff. | |
| − | * "From | ||
* "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Our editor shares her insights on unused or unwanted games and what can be done with them. | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Our editor shares her insights on unused or unwanted games and what can be done with them. | ||
| − | * "''Double Blind''-sided: An Interview with | + | * "''Double Blind''-sided: An Interview with Loren Coleman" by Mike Nelson - The second of our "Fireside" series of interviews with BattleTech authors. This quarter, Mike gets into Loren's skull and shows us what he found.....Yeccch! |
| − | * "QuarterMasters File" by Gerald Hall - The Blast Pack: Something to give | + | * "QuarterMasters File" by Gerald Hall - The Blast Pack: Something to give Inner Sphere BattleArmor that extra "oomph" in the field. |
| − | * "Out of the Ceiling" by Janet Pack - This story set in the Periphery, shows that being "over the top" can be a good thing.... | + | * "Out of the Ceiling" by Janet Pack - This story, set in the Periphery, shows that being "over the top" can be a good thing.... |
| − | * "MechForce Special Preview" - Here's a sneak-peek at the new game | + | * "MechForce Special Preview" - Here's a sneak-peek at the new game MechCommander! |
| − | * "The Cutting Edge" by Harris Finn - From the game pits of | + | * "The Cutting Edge" by Harris Finn - From the game pits of Solaris, new add-ons that could make or break a victory in the arena. |
* "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - Our resident Cybernaut's been at it again. And what he's found this time is a doozy! | * "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - Our resident Cybernaut's been at it again. And what he's found this time is a doozy! | ||
| − | * "Robbing from the Cradle of Humanity" by Nadin Brzezinski - This story demonstrates the effects of a new device on captives. For use in your | + | * "Robbing from the Cradle of Humanity" by Nadin Brzezinski - This story demonstrates the effects of a new device on captives. For use in your MechWarrior campaigns. |
| − | * "The | + | * "The S4-21 ''Sai''" By Gerald Hall - The debut of a new AeroSpace fighter. Check it out. |
| − | * "From the MechForce Showroom | + | * "From the MechForce Showroom" - New 'Mech designs for optional use in your BattleTech game. |
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* "Notices and Announcements" - New product releases, tournament winners, the Fall Quarter Standings, new chapter listings, and the MechForce Classified section. | * "Notices and Announcements" - New product releases, tournament winners, the Fall Quarter Standings, new chapter listings, and the MechForce Classified section. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Vol. 3, #4== |
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| − | + | * "From the War Room" by Beryl Turner | |
| − | * "From | + | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe |
| − | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe | + | * "Member Profile" by Nadin Brzezinski |
| − | * "A | + | * "A Fiery Cause - Levine's Radiers are Put to the Test!!" fiction by Nadin Brzezinski |
| − | * " | + | * "QuarterMaster's File - New Equipment for Inner Sphere Infantry" by Gerald Hall |
| − | * " | + | * "HailStorm: One Very Tough Piece of Cake!!" scenario by Phillip Arthur Baccus |
| − | * "Take Advantages to the Edge" by Chris Hussey | + | * "Take Advantages to the Edge..." by Chris Hussey |
| − | * "MechForce Datafile" | + | * "MechForce Datafile: MechCommander" computer game preview |
| − | * "Urban Combat" by Darrell Castillo and Richard Hamer | + | * "Urban Combat - Study the Techniques for Taking it to the Streets" by Darrell Castillo and Richard L. Hamer |
| − | * "Shoot Out on Jeronimo" by Michael C. Rupp | + | * "Shoot Out on Jeronimo" scenario by Michael C. Rupp |
| − | * "Charge of the | + | * "Charge of the Rubbermaid Brigade - The 121st UrbanMechs Rule" scenario by Camille Klein |
| − | * "Operation | + | * "Operation Hide and Seek" fiction by Mike Nelson |
| − | * | + | * Notices and Announcements |
| − | == | + | ==Vol. 4, #1== |
[[File:MFQV4I1cover.jpg|right||150px]] | [[File:MFQV4I1cover.jpg|right||150px]] | ||
| − | + | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Jean reviews Winter Fantasy, gives some sage advice for prospective MFQ writers, and more... | |
| − | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Jean reviews | + | * "From the War Room" by Beryl Turner - Precentor Turner asks, is it "How" you play the game or how "You" play the game? |
| − | * "From | + | * "1998 Origins Awards Ballot" - Here's your chance to let your voice be heard by the bigshots in the gaming industry. Your vote is your voice. Vote today. |
| − | * "1998 Origins Awards Ballot" - Here's | + | * "Battlefield Recovery" by Christopher Trossen - This is a discussion of the principles of getting your wounded and damaged equipment off the battlefield safely. |
| − | * "Battlefield Recovery" by | + | * "The Fifth Succession War: The Beginning" - War has broken out across the Inner Sphere and...you are the combatants! See the current results of your battles and activities in MechForce. |
| − | + | * "From the MechForce Showroom" - New 'Mechs and Vehicles for your game, including two from the upcoming BattleTech Technical Readout: 3060. | |
| − | * "The Fifth Succession War: The Beginning" - War has broken out across the Inner Sphere and... you are the combatants! See the current results of your battles and activities in MechForce. | + | * "Zulu Amabuthu II" by James Patterson - After taking Styk as per the Captain-General's orders, the Zulus held the world. But, there's trouble back at home.... |
| − | * "From the MechForce Showroom" - New 'Mechs and Vehicles for your game, including two from the upcoming | ||
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| − | * "Zulu Amabuthu II" by James Patterson - After taking | ||
* "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - After cajoling, threats and brutality, Bryan's decided to sit down and write to you guys. Who says violence doesn't solve anything. | * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - After cajoling, threats and brutality, Bryan's decided to sit down and write to you guys. Who says violence doesn't solve anything. | ||
| − | * "MechForce Update | + | * "MechForce Update" - New information to bring all members up to date, including new 'Mechs for play and a standing list of all actively participating members. |
| − | * "Notes and Announcements" - New product releases, convention listings, and a few announcements. Also, a listing of days and times for | + | * "Notes and Announcements" - New product releases, convention listings, and a few announcements. Also, a listing of days and times for BattleTech events and seminars for all the cons we're attending this summer. |
| − | == | + | ==Vol. 4, #2== |
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| − | + | * "ComStar Archives" by Randall Bills | |
| − | * " | + | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe |
| − | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe | + | * "Tactics - Taking 'Mechs to the Streets" by Nadin Brzezinski |
| − | * "Tactics" by Nadin Brzezinski | + | * "BattleTalk - Tournaments and Battle Values" by Bryan Nystul |
| − | * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul | + | * "'Mechs in the Dungeon - A Look at the Game Fair's BattleTech Matches" by Frank Crull |
| − | * "'Mechs in the Dungeon | + | * "A Glance at the Game Empire Con" by Nadin Brzezinski |
| − | * "A Glance at the Game Empire Con" by Nadin Brzezinski | + | * "Irregulars - The Street Fighters' Last Stand" fiction by Jason Schmetzer |
| − | * "Irregulars" by | + | * "Cool Previews at GenCon" |
| − | * "Cool | + | * "Tournament Winners" |
| − | * "Shared Strategies" by Matthew Guidi | + | * "Shared Strategies - An Arizona Member's One-Two Punch" by Matthew Guidi |
| − | * "Following Knightedge" Jerico Mele | + | * "Following Knightedge" fiction by Jerico Mele |
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| − | * " | + | * "Field Manual Warden Clans Preview" |
| − | * "An All | + | * "An All Night Affair" fiction by Scott D. Sveter |
| − | * "New Ammunition" by Alex Hammel | + | * "New Ammunition" by Alex Hammel |
| − | * "Monitors" by Gerald Hall | + | * "Monitors" by Gerald Hall |
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| − | == | + | ==Vol. 4, #3== |
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| − | + | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe | |
| − | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe | + | * "Ral Partha Interview" |
| − | * "Ral Partha Interview" | + | * "Still Serviceable" fiction by Donald J. Bingle |
| − | * "Still Serviceable" by Donald Bingle | + | * "Houston, We Have A Problem" by David Wu |
| − | * "Houston, We | + | * "Big Tex's Totality of Tech" by Andreas Harrison |
| − | * "Big Tex's Totality of Tech" by | + | * "The 5th Succession War Continues..." by Randall Bills |
| − | * "The | + | * Crimson Skies advertisement |
| − | * "MechForce Top 50 | + | * "MechForce Top 50 |
| − | * "Tactics" by Nadin Brzezinski | + | * "Tactics" by Nadin Brzezinski |
| − | * | + | * 3060 MechForce List |
| − | * "Going Once, Going Twice" FASA | + | * "Going Once, Going Twice..." Announcement of sale of FASA computer game rights to Microsoft |
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| − | * "One Cold Day | + | * "One Cold Day In Space" scenario by Nathan Johnson |
| − | * | + | * Operation Stiletto Preview |
| + | * MechForce Patch Order Form | ||
| + | * Release Schedule | ||
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* "Convention Calendar" - This summer is filled with conventions; hope you can join us! | * "Convention Calendar" - This summer is filled with conventions; hope you can join us! | ||
| − | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A harsh look at | + | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A harsh look at onionskin paper. |
* "Journey's End" by Jason Schmetzer - Fighting Demons in the Chaos March is a physical and mental struggle. | * "Journey's End" by Jason Schmetzer - Fighting Demons in the Chaos March is a physical and mental struggle. | ||
| − | * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - This issue the Primus gives you his view of | + | * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - "This issue the Primus gives you his view of MechWarrior 3rd Edition RPG! |
* "The Ranger Company" by Bryan Cochren - How to build an effective C3 Company. | * "The Ranger Company" by Bryan Cochren - How to build an effective C3 Company. | ||
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* "Arena Time" by Susan Huntsman - MechWarrior Nichole is searching for her past, while her present is very much in jeopardy. | * "Arena Time" by Susan Huntsman - MechWarrior Nichole is searching for her past, while her present is very much in jeopardy. | ||
| − | * "Convention Report" by Nadin Abbott - There was | + | * "Convention Report" by Nadin Abbott - There was Magic and Warhammer and BattleTech aplenty at California's Orccon. |
* "Combat Drop" by Gerald Hall - Battle armor troops must worry at the Clan forces...and try to stay alive in the process. | * "Combat Drop" by Gerald Hall - Battle armor troops must worry at the Clan forces...and try to stay alive in the process. | ||
* "BattleTech Tournament Rules" - Check out the new BattleTech tournament rules and be prepared! | * "BattleTech Tournament Rules" - Check out the new BattleTech tournament rules and be prepared! | ||
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* "The Fifth Succession War Continues" - What has occurred in the Inner Sphere in the past three months? | * "The Fifth Succession War Continues" - What has occurred in the Inner Sphere in the past three months? | ||
* "MechForce Top 50" - The top fifty ranked BattleTech players ... are you on the list? | * "MechForce Top 50" - The top fifty ranked BattleTech players ... are you on the list? | ||
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| − | + | * "Roleplaying 'Mech Combat" - An exclusive sneak peek at MechWarrior's Guide to Solaris VII | |
| − | * "Roleplaying ' | + | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Conventions, contributors and submissions, oh my! |
| − | * "Death From Above" | + | * "Decipher to Purchase FASA" - Read the official version of the news. |
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* "Discontinued 'Mech Miniatures List" - Find out which 'Mechs you need to have! | * "Discontinued 'Mech Miniatures List" - Find out which 'Mechs you need to have! | ||
| − | * "Quantum Bandits" | + | * "Quantum Bandits" by Mark "Jaeger" Garlauskas - Let's take a fresh look at an old MechForce chapter. |
* "Origins and Gen Con Conventions" - Take a look at the winners of these tournaments. | * "Origins and Gen Con Conventions" - Take a look at the winners of these tournaments. | ||
| − | * "Star Dogs" | + | * "Star Dogs" by Janet Pack - A washed-out MechWarrior discovers his chance to be a hero - with the help of his four-footed friends. |
* "The Hidden Wars" - The BattleTech developers take to the field. | * "The Hidden Wars" - The BattleTech developers take to the field. | ||
| − | * "News Flash" | + | * "News Flash" by Warner Doles - Our correspondent reports on an exciting Internet slugfest between the FASA crews and the BattleTech IRC Strike Force. |
| − | * "MWII to MW3 Conversions" - Rules for converting your | + | * "MWII to MW3 Conversions" - Rules for converting your MechWarrior II characters to the new version of the MechWarrior roleplaying game. |
| − | * "Mountains from Styrofoam" | + | * "Mountains from Styrofoam" by Melvin Frank Darbe - Don't want to shell out the big bucks for prepackaged terrain? Buy some Styrofoam and make your own mountains and lakes. |
* "The Fifth Succession War Continues" - What has occurred in the Inner Sphere in the past 3 months? | * "The Fifth Succession War Continues" - What has occurred in the Inner Sphere in the past 3 months? | ||
* "MechForce Top 50" - The top 50 ranked BattleTech players ... are you on the list? | * "MechForce Top 50" - The top 50 ranked BattleTech players ... are you on the list? | ||
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* "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for BattleTech. | * "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for BattleTech. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Vol. 5, #2== |
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| − | + | * "Battle With A Purpose" by Kevin Highlander - An all-day BattleTech event is held to honor a good friend. | |
| − | * "Battle | ||
* "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Musings of game companies, conventions and the new MechWarrior game spill from the editor's keyboard. | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Musings of game companies, conventions and the new MechWarrior game spill from the editor's keyboard. | ||
| − | * "Unknown Quantities" by Jason Schmetzer - One man's war could spell doom for a brotherhood of | + | * "Unknown Quantities" by Jason Schmetzer - One man's war could spell doom for a brotherhood of friends - or could spur a large-scale rebellion. |
| − | * "Add A Dash of Spice" by Timothy | + | * "Add A Dash of Spice" by Timothy Croyle - The husband takes a close look at varying ground troops. |
| − | + | * "With This Ring" by Michelle Croyle - The wife examines the game. | |
* "MechWarrior Campaigns" by Gerald Hall - Okay, so you like BattleTech. MechForce regular Gerald Hall thinks you'll like the roleplaying companion game as well. He encourages you to give MechWarrior 3 a try and offers a few character-building suggestions. | * "MechWarrior Campaigns" by Gerald Hall - Okay, so you like BattleTech. MechForce regular Gerald Hall thinks you'll like the roleplaying companion game as well. He encourages you to give MechWarrior 3 a try and offers a few character-building suggestions. | ||
| − | * "Pinpoint Accuracies" by Mike Selinker - A battle in the | + | * "Pinpoint Accuracies" by Mike Selinker - A battle in the Free Rasalhague Republic becomes a tale of two warriors. |
* "Equipment Locker" by Chip Burcham - Here's a few new toys to try in your next BattleTech game. But be careful, they're still in the testing stage. | * "Equipment Locker" by Chip Burcham - Here's a few new toys to try in your next BattleTech game. But be careful, they're still in the testing stage. | ||
| − | * "Beginnings" by | + | * "Beginnings" by Buster G. McCall - A tense battle in the belly of "the serpent" leads to success, respect, and perhaps a new beginning. |
* "Walking Wounded" by Pat Dillon - The wine is not so sweet in a vineyard in the Chaos March. | * "Walking Wounded" by Pat Dillon - The wine is not so sweet in a vineyard in the Chaos March. | ||
* "ComStar Archives" by Randall Bills - The Precentor Martial gives you the lowdown on the Essen game show. | * "ComStar Archives" by Randall Bills - The Precentor Martial gives you the lowdown on the Essen game show. | ||
| − | * " | + | * "TekTeam Services" by Gerald Hall - A team of technicians has grown from humble beginnings to a force with firepower. |
| − | * "AeroTech 2 Preview" - A sneak peek at | + | * "AeroTech 2 Preview" - A sneak peek at AeroTech 2. |
* "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for BattleTech. | * "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for BattleTech. | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Vol. 5, #3== |
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* "MechWarrior 3rd Edition" by Nadin Brzezinski - This lady is hooked on this game. Take a few GM pointers from her. | * "MechWarrior 3rd Edition" by Nadin Brzezinski - This lady is hooked on this game. Take a few GM pointers from her. | ||
* "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - There is no chivalry when 'Mechs slug it out on the kitchen table. | * "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - There is no chivalry when 'Mechs slug it out on the kitchen table. | ||
* "The Prodigal Daughter" by Gerald Hall - There is little civil about war when 'Mechs and tanks vie for a town. | * "The Prodigal Daughter" by Gerald Hall - There is little civil about war when 'Mechs and tanks vie for a town. | ||
| − | * "Retreat!" by Chuck Gillies - Sometimes running | + | * "Retreat!" by Chuck Gillies - Sometimes running away - or at least backing up - can lead to victory. |
* "The Bigger They Are" by Darrel Castillo and Richard L. Hamer - Sometimes they really do fall harder. Read the story and play the adventure. | * "The Bigger They Are" by Darrel Castillo and Richard L. Hamer - Sometimes they really do fall harder. Read the story and play the adventure. | ||
| − | * "Replaying the Giant Killers" by Darrel Castillo and Richard L. Hamer - It packs a | + | * "Replaying the Giant Killers" by Darrel Castillo and Richard L. Hamer - It packs a punch - and then some! |
| − | * "Falling" by Nadin | + | * "Falling" by Nadin Brzesinski - Battlefield promotions are bittersweet. |
| − | * "A Long Way From A Single 'Mech" by Michael Mahoney - A | + | * "A Long Way From A Single 'Mech" by Michael Mahoney - A longtime player puts in his proverbial two cents about playing BattleTech through the years. |
* "Ambush at Bandit's Bane" by Jason Schmetzer - If you walk into an ambush, can you walk out victorious? | * "Ambush at Bandit's Bane" by Jason Schmetzer - If you walk into an ambush, can you walk out victorious? | ||
* "Xenophobe" by Jeffrey Witthaur - One very powerful woman with very powerful fears can spell the doom of a Clan. | * "Xenophobe" by Jeffrey Witthaur - One very powerful woman with very powerful fears can spell the doom of a Clan. | ||
* "The Blair 'Mech Project" by Jeffrey Smith - Take a read through this twisted tale of missing men and abandoned 'Mechs | * "The Blair 'Mech Project" by Jeffrey Smith - Take a read through this twisted tale of missing men and abandoned 'Mechs | ||
| − | * " | + | * "Field Manual: Federated Suns Preview" - A sneak peek at the Field Manual so many have been waiting for. |
| − | * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - The future of | + | * "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - The future of BattleTech revealed! |
| − | * "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for | + | * "BattleTech Licensee Release Schedule" - Find out what is new under the sun for BattleTech. |
| − | ==MechForce | + | ==MechForce Manual (1st Edition)== |
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* Introduction | * Introduction | ||
* MechForce Ranked Battles | * MechForce Ranked Battles | ||
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* MNA Membership Application | * MNA Membership Application | ||
| − | ==MechForce Manual | + | ==MechForce Manual (2nd Edition)== |
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* Introduction | * Introduction | ||
* Ranked Battle Scoring | * Ranked Battle Scoring | ||
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* BattleTech Compendium Errata | * BattleTech Compendium Errata | ||
* BattleTech FAQ Sheet | * BattleTech FAQ Sheet | ||
| − | * | + | * MNQ Submission Guidelines |
* BattleTech Licensees | * BattleTech Licensees | ||
* MF UK Membership Application | * MF UK Membership Application | ||
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* MF S Membership Application | * MF S Membership Application | ||
* MF Membership Application | * MF Membership Application | ||
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