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Line 1: − {{InfoBoxProduct + {{InfoBoxBook − | image = TheGameWorld2.jpg + | image = TheGameWorld.jpg − | name = + | name = Solaris VII - The Game World − | type = Core Game Set+ | product development = [[Bryan Nystul]] − | author = + | primary writing = [[Anthony Pryor]]<br>[[Mike Nystul]] − | development = [[Bryan Nystul]] + | cover = [[John Zeleznik]] − | primarywriting = [[Anthony Pryor (person)|Anthony Pryor]]<br>[[Mike Nystul]] + | illustrations = [[Earl Geier]]<br>[[Denis Nelson]]<br>[[Karl Kochvar]]<br>[[Mike Nielsen]]<br>[[L. A. Williams]]<br>[[Joel Biske]]<br>[[Tony Santo]] − | pages = 64/64+ | type = Campaign setting − | cover = [[John Zeleznik]] + | publisher = [[FASA]] − | interiorart = + | year = 1991 − | illustrations = [[Earl Geier]]<br>[[Denis Nelson]]<br>[[Karl Kochvar]]<br>[[Mike Nielsen]]<br>[[L. A. Williams]]<br>[[Joel Biske]]<br>[[Tony Santo]] + | pages = 64 / 64 − | publisher = [[FASA]] + | production code = 1660 − | productioncode = 1660+ | ISBN = − | year = 1991 − | ISBN10 = − | ISBN13 = − | MSRP = $25.00 − | content = − | era = [[Clan Invasion Era]] − | timeline = [[3053]] − | series = − | precededby = − | followedby = }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Solaris VII - The Game World''''' boxed set describes the game world of [[Solaris]] VII and its famous Solaris Arena Games. It was designed as both the next step of the [[BattleTech]] board game rules, and to serve as a complete game in itself, providing new rules for arena combat - the [['Mech Duel Rules]] - that later became known as the "Solaris rules".+ '''''Solaris VII - The Game World''''' describes the Game World of [[Solaris]] VII and its famous [[Solaris Games]]. It was designed as both the next step from the [[BattleTech]] boardgame rules and a complete game in itself, providing new rules for arena combat - the [['Mech Duel Rules]]) that became known as the "Solaris rules". Essentially, under Solaris rules each game turn from the classic boardgame was cut down from 10 seconds to 2.5 seconds and the supposed width of a hex on the gameboard was also divided by four, allowing for micromanagement of what was previously covered in a single turn. This led to a distinctively different performance of some weapons and system under Solaris rules. [[TIC]]s and additional range brackets were introduced for weapons, as were some new "show" weapons designed specifically for arena combat such as the [[Claw]]. Essentially, under Solaris rules each game turn from the classic boardgame was cut down from 10 seconds to 2.5 seconds and the supposed width of a hex on the gameboard was also divided by four, allowing for micromanagement of what was previously covered in a single turn. This led to a distinctively different performance of some weapons and system under Solaris rules. [[TIC]]s and additional range brackets were introduced for weapons, as were some new "show" weapons designed specifically for arena combat such as the [[Claw]]. Line 31:
Line 21: Twelve dedicated arena '[[Mechs]] were presented along with record sheets. Twelve dedicated arena '[[Mechs]] were presented along with record sheets. − The set also provided background information for role-playing adventures on Solaris VII. + The set also provided background information for roleplaying adventures on Solaris VII. ==From the back cover== ==From the back cover== Line 38:
Line 28: ''The bay door swings up and away, revealing your opponent across a labyrinth of obstacles rising from the arena floor.<BR>Barely aware that the signal has been given, you are off and running, weapons blazing to cover your desperate sprint to safety.<BR>Diving through a maelstrom of explosions, you round a corner and charge your foe, ignoring the insistent flashing of your warning lights. ''The bay door swings up and away, revealing your opponent across a labyrinth of obstacles rising from the arena floor.<BR>Barely aware that the signal has been given, you are off and running, weapons blazing to cover your desperate sprint to safety.<BR>Diving through a maelstrom of explosions, you round a corner and charge your foe, ignoring the insistent flashing of your warning lights. − '''Welcome to the Game World, where war is a business and life is a gamble. + '''Welcome to the Game World, where war is a busines and life is a gamble. − ''Solaris VII'' is a supplemental for use with '''BattleTech''' and '''MechWarrior''', providing everything needed for a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to experience the life of a gladiator up close and personal. From the deadly 'Mech duels to the nightly intrigues at [[Thor's Shieldhall]], '''Solaris VII''' challenges all the skills your characters possess.<BR>'''Solaris VII''' includes a full-color map of Solaris City, a gazetteer of the Game World, a gamemaster's guide, and a full-color map for each of the 5 arenas run by the Great Houses of the Inner Sphere. '''Solaris VII''' also introduces the BattleMech Dueling System, a '''BattleTech''' expansion for running one-to-one tactical combat with more tactical options than ever before. + '''Solaris VII'' is a supplemental for use with '''BattleTech''' and '''MechWarrior''', providing everything needed for a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to experience the life of a gladiator up close and personal. From the deadly 'Mech duels to the nightly intrigues at [[Thor's Shieldhall]], '''Solaris VII''' challenges all the skills your characters possess.<BR>'''Solaris VII''' includes a full-color map of Solaris City, a gazetteer of the Game World, a gamemaster's guide, and a full-color map for each of the 5 arenas run by the Great Houses of the Inner Sphere. '''Solaris VII''' also introduces the BattleMech Dueling System, a '''BattleTech''' expansion for running one-to-one tactical combat with more tactical options than ever before. '''How good are you?''' '''How good are you?''' Line 47:
Line 37: ==Contents== ==Contents== − As indicated by the back cover, the boxed set contained two rulebooks, a booklet including record sheets and a brief "Technical Readout" for 12 new 'Mechs, a set of Trading Cards by [[Jeff Laubenstein]] for the 12 new 'Mechs (presenting one famous example of each type), a large map of [[Solaris City]] with a poster map of the Inner Sphere on the backside, three large double-sided arena maps (each twice the size of other game maps) and a descriptive overview leaflet and numerous counters. + As indicated by the back cover, the boxed set contained two rulebooks, a booklet including record sheets and a brief "Technical Readout" for 12 new 'Mechs, a set of Trading Cards by [[Jeff Laubenstein]] for the 12 new 'Mechs (presenting one famous example of each type), a large map of Solaris City with a poster map of the Inner Sphere on the backside, three large double-sided arena maps (each twice the size of other game maps) and a descriptive overview leaflet and numerous counters. − {{div col|colwidth=25em}} *Solaris VII (The Game World) Gamemaster's Book *Solaris VII (The Game World) Gamemaster's Book **Introduction **Introduction Line 67:
Line 56: ***[[Bromley Stables]] ***[[Bromley Stables]] ***[[Fitzhugh Stables]] ***[[Fitzhugh Stables]] − ***[[Silver Dragons Stables]] + ***[[Silver Dragon Stables]] ***[[DeLon Stables]] ***[[DeLon Stables]] ***[[Oonthrax Stables]] ***[[Oonthrax Stables]] Line 75:
Line 64: ***[[Zelazni Stables]] ***[[Zelazni Stables]] **Major Cooperatives **Major Cooperatives − ***[[Black Lions Cooperative|Black Lions]] + ***[[Black Lions]] ***[[The Dispossessed]] ***[[The Dispossessed]] − ***[[Hangmen Cooperative|Hangmen]] + ***[[Hangmen]] − ***[[Renegades Cooperative|Renegades]] + ***[[Renegades]] **The Top 20 **The Top 20 **Solaris Encounters **Solaris Encounters Line 96:
Line 85: *Solaris VII (The Game World) Player's Book *Solaris VII (The Game World) Player's Book **MechWarrior's Guide to the Game World Solaris VII **MechWarrior's Guide to the Game World Solaris VII − **[[Solaris City]] + **Solaris City **Solaris Sites **Solaris Sites − **[[Solaris City#Black Hills|Black Hills]] + **Black Hills − **[[Solaris City#Cathay|Cathay]] + **Cathay − **[[Solaris City#Kobe|Kobe]] + **Kobe − **[[Solaris City#Montenegro|Montenegro]] + **Montenegro − **[[Solaris City#Silesia|Silesia]] + **Silesia **The Arenas **The Arenas − ***[[Boreal Reach|Davion Arena]] + ***Davion Arena − ***[[The Factory]] + ***The Factory − ***[[Ishiyama]] + ***Ishiyama − ***[[The Jungle]] + ***The Jungle − ***[[Steiner Stadium]] + ***Steiner Stadium **'Mech Duel Rules **'Mech Duel Rules **Arena Combat **Arena Combat *Record Sheets *Record Sheets − **[[Mantis (BattleMech)|Mantis]] + **[[Mantis]] **[[Ronin (BattleMech)|Ronin]] **[[Ronin (BattleMech)|Ronin]] **[[Onslaught]] **[[Onslaught]] − **[[Juggernaut (BattleMech)|Juggernaut]] + **[[Juggernaut]] **[[Longshot]] **[[Longshot]] − **[[Daedalus (BattleMech)|Daedalus]] (misspelled "Daedelus" on the Record Sheet) + **[[Daedalus]] (misspelled "Daedelus" on the Record Sheet) − **[[Paladin (BattleMech)|Paladin]] + **[[Paladin]] **[[Cudgel]] **[[Cudgel]] **[[Koto]] **[[Koto]] − **[[Tsunami (BattleMech)|Tsunami]] + **[[Tsunami]] **[[Morpheus]] (misspelled "Morpheous" on the Record Sheet) **[[Morpheus]] (misspelled "Morpheous" on the Record Sheet) − **[[Colossus (BattleMech)|Colossus]] + **[[Colossus]] (The Daedalus and Morpheus were spelled correctly in the Technical Readout section and on the Trading Cards.) (The Daedalus and Morpheus were spelled correctly in the Technical Readout section and on the Trading Cards.) − {{div col end}} ==Arena-Planet Solaris VII== ==Arena-Planet Solaris VII== − Published by [[Fantasy Productions GmbH]] (FanPro Germany), '''Arena-Planet Solaris VII''', the German-language edition of the boxed set, was expanded over the original with additional content. There were also minor changes to the record sheets. + {{ApocryphalContent}} + Published by [[Fantasy Productions GmbH]] (FanPro Germany), '''Arena-Planet Solaris VII''', the German language edition of the boxed set, was expanded over the original with additional content. There were also minor changes to the record sheets. Only the rulebooks and the record sheets were translated. The maps, counters and Recognition Cards from the German boxed set were virtually identical to those in the original set. Only the rulebooks and the record sheets were translated. The maps, counters and Recognition Cards from the German boxed set were virtually identical to those in the original set. − {{ApocryphalContentStart}} ===House Rules=== ===House Rules=== The rules section contained two designated House Rules ("Hausregeln") which were not in the original set, namely rules for the [[ECM 3025]] and the [[Dual Cockpit]] ("Doppelcockpit"). These rules had previously been published by the [[MechForce Germany]] who enjoyed close contacts and a good working relationship with FanPro Germany. The rules section contained two designated House Rules ("Hausregeln") which were not in the original set, namely rules for the [[ECM 3025]] and the [[Dual Cockpit]] ("Doppelcockpit"). These rules had previously been published by the [[MechForce Germany]] who enjoyed close contacts and a good working relationship with FanPro Germany. Line 139:
Line 127: ===Rote Dämmerung Cooperative=== ===Rote Dämmerung Cooperative=== To expand on the house rules, an additional major Cooperative was introduced called ''Rote Dämmerung'' ("''Red Dawn''"): To expand on the house rules, an additional major Cooperative was introduced called ''Rote Dämmerung'' ("''Red Dawn''"): − :Formed practically overnight in a surprise move, this Cooperative is rumored to have been formed by officers from various Great Houses who are suspected of having maintained contact with each other during their active time already, which may have been the reason for them to flee prosecution by their respective secret services. They seem to possess significant amounts of money and are also thought to have contacts to ill-reputed circles. Finally, they are rumored to possess one 'Mech equipped with the rare Dual Cockpit. They are reported to have 5 MechWarriors and 6 'Mechs. The Cooperative's initiation fee is 1,200 [[C-bill]]s and the percentage fee is 30%. + :Formed practically overnight in a suprise move, this Cooperative is rumoured to have been formed by officers from various Great Houses who are suspected of having maintained contact with each other during their active time already, which may have been the reason for them to flee prosecution by their respective secret services. They seem to possess significant amounts of money and are also thought to have contacts to ill-reputed circles. Finally, they are rumoured to possess one 'Mech equipped with the rare Dual Cockpit. They are reported to have 5 MechWarriors and 6 'Mechs. The Cooperative's initiation fee is 1,200 [[C-Bill]]s and the percentage fee is 30%. ===Changes to Record Sheets=== ===Changes to Record Sheets=== Line 147:
Line 135: *RVN-1XL DC ''[[Raven]]'' - A dual cockpit version of the ''Raven'', equipped with the ECM 3025 *RVN-1XL DC ''[[Raven]]'' - A dual cockpit version of the ''Raven'', equipped with the ECM 3025 *DRG-1GKDC ''[[Grand Dragon]]'' - A dual cockpit version of the ''Grand Dragon'', dropping the rear-firing [[medium laser]] *DRG-1GKDC ''[[Grand Dragon]]'' - A dual cockpit version of the ''Grand Dragon'', dropping the rear-firing [[medium laser]] − *MAL-1PT5 ''[[Mauler]]'' - A variant downgraded to 3025 tech, identical to the (apocryphal) ''[[Linesman]]'' previously published by the MechForce Germany except for two extra tons of ammunition (where the original design was two tons underweight) + *MAL-1PT5 ''[[Mauler]]'' - A variant downgraded to 3025 tech, identical to the (apocryphal) ''[[Linesman]]'' previously published by the MechForce Germany − *''[[Mad Dog (Vulture)|Vulture]]'' D - A different loadout from the canonical "D" version, this one sports 3 [[medium pulse laser]]s, 2 [[LB-X Autocannon/2]] autocannons, an [[LRM-20]] and a [[Streak SRM-6]] + *''[[Vulture]] D'' - A different loadout from the canonical "D" version, this one sports 3 [[medium pulse laser]]s, 2 [[LB-X Autocannon/2]] autocannons, a [[LRM-20]] and a [[Streak SRM-6]] − {{ApocryphalContentEnd}} ===Canonicity=== ===Canonicity=== − It should be noted that the expansions and alterations in the German edition, while presented in an official and properly licensed source, are not considered [[canonical]] for the BattleTech universe because they were never translated and published in an English source, irrespective of the fact that FanPro held the license to the entire BattleTech line at the time and produced the US product line as well. + It should be noted that the expansions and alterations in the German edition, while presented in an official and properly licensed source, are not considered [[canon]]ical for the BattleTech universe because they were never translated and published in an english source, irrespective of the fact that FanPro held the license to the entire BattleTech line at the time and produced the US product line as well. − ==Gallery==+ [[Category:Rule Books]] − <gallery>+ [[Category:Game Systems]] − image:S7 Box Cover.jpg|Box Cover+ [[Category:Boxed Set]] − </gallery> − − [[Category:Core Game Sets]] − [[Category:Rulebooks]]
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | '''''Solaris VII - The Game World''''' describes the Game World of [[Solaris]] VII and its famous [[Solaris Games]]. It was designed as both the next step from the [[BattleTech]] boardgame rules and a complete game in itself, providing new rules for arena combat - the [['Mech Duel Rules]]) that became known as the "Solaris rules". | |
Essentially, under Solaris rules each game turn from the classic boardgame was cut down from 10 seconds to 2.5 seconds and the supposed width of a hex on the gameboard was also divided by four, allowing for micromanagement of what was previously covered in a single turn. This led to a distinctively different performance of some weapons and system under Solaris rules. [[TIC]]s and additional range brackets were introduced for weapons, as were some new "show" weapons designed specifically for arena combat such as the [[Claw]]. | Essentially, under Solaris rules each game turn from the classic boardgame was cut down from 10 seconds to 2.5 seconds and the supposed width of a hex on the gameboard was also divided by four, allowing for micromanagement of what was previously covered in a single turn. This led to a distinctively different performance of some weapons and system under Solaris rules. [[TIC]]s and additional range brackets were introduced for weapons, as were some new "show" weapons designed specifically for arena combat such as the [[Claw]]. | ||
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Twelve dedicated arena '[[Mechs]] were presented along with record sheets. | Twelve dedicated arena '[[Mechs]] were presented along with record sheets. | ||
| − | The set also provided background information for | + | The set also provided background information for roleplaying adventures on Solaris VII. |
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
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''The bay door swings up and away, revealing your opponent across a labyrinth of obstacles rising from the arena floor.<BR>Barely aware that the signal has been given, you are off and running, weapons blazing to cover your desperate sprint to safety.<BR>Diving through a maelstrom of explosions, you round a corner and charge your foe, ignoring the insistent flashing of your warning lights. | ''The bay door swings up and away, revealing your opponent across a labyrinth of obstacles rising from the arena floor.<BR>Barely aware that the signal has been given, you are off and running, weapons blazing to cover your desperate sprint to safety.<BR>Diving through a maelstrom of explosions, you round a corner and charge your foe, ignoring the insistent flashing of your warning lights. | ||
| − | '''Welcome to the Game World, where war is a | + | '''Welcome to the Game World, where war is a busines and life is a gamble. |
| − | ''Solaris VII'' is a supplemental for use with '''BattleTech''' and '''MechWarrior''', providing everything needed for a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to experience the life of a gladiator up close and personal. From the deadly 'Mech duels to the nightly intrigues at [[Thor's Shieldhall]], '''Solaris VII''' challenges all the skills your characters possess.<BR>'''Solaris VII''' includes a full-color map of Solaris City, a gazetteer of the Game World, a gamemaster's guide, and a full-color map for each of the 5 arenas run by the Great Houses of the Inner Sphere. '''Solaris VII''' also introduces the BattleMech Dueling System, a '''BattleTech''' expansion for running one-to-one tactical combat with more tactical options than ever before. | + | '''Solaris VII'' is a supplemental for use with '''BattleTech''' and '''MechWarrior''', providing everything needed for a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] to experience the life of a gladiator up close and personal. From the deadly 'Mech duels to the nightly intrigues at [[Thor's Shieldhall]], '''Solaris VII''' challenges all the skills your characters possess.<BR>'''Solaris VII''' includes a full-color map of Solaris City, a gazetteer of the Game World, a gamemaster's guide, and a full-color map for each of the 5 arenas run by the Great Houses of the Inner Sphere. '''Solaris VII''' also introduces the BattleMech Dueling System, a '''BattleTech''' expansion for running one-to-one tactical combat with more tactical options than ever before. |
'''How good are you?''' | '''How good are you?''' | ||
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
| − | As indicated by the back cover, the boxed set contained two rulebooks, a booklet including record sheets and a brief "Technical Readout" for 12 new 'Mechs, a set of Trading Cards by [[Jeff Laubenstein]] for the 12 new 'Mechs (presenting one famous example of each type), a large map of | + | As indicated by the back cover, the boxed set contained two rulebooks, a booklet including record sheets and a brief "Technical Readout" for 12 new 'Mechs, a set of Trading Cards by [[Jeff Laubenstein]] for the 12 new 'Mechs (presenting one famous example of each type), a large map of Solaris City with a poster map of the Inner Sphere on the backside, three large double-sided arena maps (each twice the size of other game maps) and a descriptive overview leaflet and numerous counters. |
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*Solaris VII (The Game World) Gamemaster's Book | *Solaris VII (The Game World) Gamemaster's Book | ||
**Introduction | **Introduction | ||
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***[[Bromley Stables]] | ***[[Bromley Stables]] | ||
***[[Fitzhugh Stables]] | ***[[Fitzhugh Stables]] | ||
| − | ***[[Silver | + | ***[[Silver Dragon Stables]] |
***[[DeLon Stables]] | ***[[DeLon Stables]] | ||
***[[Oonthrax Stables]] | ***[[Oonthrax Stables]] | ||
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***[[Zelazni Stables]] | ***[[Zelazni Stables]] | ||
**Major Cooperatives | **Major Cooperatives | ||
| − | ***[[ | + | ***[[Black Lions]] |
***[[The Dispossessed]] | ***[[The Dispossessed]] | ||
| − | ***[[ | + | ***[[Hangmen]] |
| − | ***[[ | + | ***[[Renegades]] |
**The Top 20 | **The Top 20 | ||
**Solaris Encounters | **Solaris Encounters | ||
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*Solaris VII (The Game World) Player's Book | *Solaris VII (The Game World) Player's Book | ||
**MechWarrior's Guide to the Game World Solaris VII | **MechWarrior's Guide to the Game World Solaris VII | ||
| − | ** | + | **Solaris City |
**Solaris Sites | **Solaris Sites | ||
| − | ** | + | **Black Hills |
| − | ** | + | **Cathay |
| − | ** | + | **Kobe |
| − | ** | + | **Montenegro |
| − | ** | + | **Silesia |
**The Arenas | **The Arenas | ||
| − | *** | + | ***Davion Arena |
| − | *** | + | ***The Factory |
| − | *** | + | ***Ishiyama |
| − | *** | + | ***The Jungle |
| − | *** | + | ***Steiner Stadium |
**'Mech Duel Rules | **'Mech Duel Rules | ||
**Arena Combat | **Arena Combat | ||
*Record Sheets | *Record Sheets | ||
| − | **[[ | + | **[[Mantis]] |
**[[Ronin (BattleMech)|Ronin]] | **[[Ronin (BattleMech)|Ronin]] | ||
**[[Onslaught]] | **[[Onslaught]] | ||
| − | **[[ | + | **[[Juggernaut]] |
**[[Longshot]] | **[[Longshot]] | ||
| − | **[[ | + | **[[Daedalus]] (misspelled "Daedelus" on the Record Sheet) |
| − | **[[ | + | **[[Paladin]] |
**[[Cudgel]] | **[[Cudgel]] | ||
**[[Koto]] | **[[Koto]] | ||
| − | **[[ | + | **[[Tsunami]] |
**[[Morpheus]] (misspelled "Morpheous" on the Record Sheet) | **[[Morpheus]] (misspelled "Morpheous" on the Record Sheet) | ||
| − | **[[ | + | **[[Colossus]] |
(The Daedalus and Morpheus were spelled correctly in the Technical Readout section and on the Trading Cards.) | (The Daedalus and Morpheus were spelled correctly in the Technical Readout section and on the Trading Cards.) | ||
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==Arena-Planet Solaris VII== | ==Arena-Planet Solaris VII== | ||
| − | Published by [[Fantasy Productions GmbH]] (FanPro Germany), '''Arena-Planet Solaris VII''', the German | + | {{ApocryphalContent}} |
| + | Published by [[Fantasy Productions GmbH]] (FanPro Germany), '''Arena-Planet Solaris VII''', the German language edition of the boxed set, was expanded over the original with additional content. There were also minor changes to the record sheets. | ||
Only the rulebooks and the record sheets were translated. The maps, counters and Recognition Cards from the German boxed set were virtually identical to those in the original set. | Only the rulebooks and the record sheets were translated. The maps, counters and Recognition Cards from the German boxed set were virtually identical to those in the original set. | ||
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===House Rules=== | ===House Rules=== | ||
The rules section contained two designated House Rules ("Hausregeln") which were not in the original set, namely rules for the [[ECM 3025]] and the [[Dual Cockpit]] ("Doppelcockpit"). These rules had previously been published by the [[MechForce Germany]] who enjoyed close contacts and a good working relationship with FanPro Germany. | The rules section contained two designated House Rules ("Hausregeln") which were not in the original set, namely rules for the [[ECM 3025]] and the [[Dual Cockpit]] ("Doppelcockpit"). These rules had previously been published by the [[MechForce Germany]] who enjoyed close contacts and a good working relationship with FanPro Germany. | ||
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===Rote Dämmerung Cooperative=== | ===Rote Dämmerung Cooperative=== | ||
To expand on the house rules, an additional major Cooperative was introduced called ''Rote Dämmerung'' ("''Red Dawn''"): | To expand on the house rules, an additional major Cooperative was introduced called ''Rote Dämmerung'' ("''Red Dawn''"): | ||
| − | :Formed practically overnight in a | + | :Formed practically overnight in a suprise move, this Cooperative is rumoured to have been formed by officers from various Great Houses who are suspected of having maintained contact with each other during their active time already, which may have been the reason for them to flee prosecution by their respective secret services. They seem to possess significant amounts of money and are also thought to have contacts to ill-reputed circles. Finally, they are rumoured to possess one 'Mech equipped with the rare Dual Cockpit. They are reported to have 5 MechWarriors and 6 'Mechs. The Cooperative's initiation fee is 1,200 [[C-Bill]]s and the percentage fee is 30%. |
===Changes to Record Sheets=== | ===Changes to Record Sheets=== | ||
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*RVN-1XL DC ''[[Raven]]'' - A dual cockpit version of the ''Raven'', equipped with the ECM 3025 | *RVN-1XL DC ''[[Raven]]'' - A dual cockpit version of the ''Raven'', equipped with the ECM 3025 | ||
*DRG-1GKDC ''[[Grand Dragon]]'' - A dual cockpit version of the ''Grand Dragon'', dropping the rear-firing [[medium laser]] | *DRG-1GKDC ''[[Grand Dragon]]'' - A dual cockpit version of the ''Grand Dragon'', dropping the rear-firing [[medium laser]] | ||
| − | *MAL-1PT5 ''[[Mauler]]'' - A variant downgraded to 3025 tech, identical to the (apocryphal) ''[[Linesman]]'' previously published by the MechForce Germany | + | *MAL-1PT5 ''[[Mauler]]'' - A variant downgraded to 3025 tech, identical to the (apocryphal) ''[[Linesman]]'' previously published by the MechForce Germany |
| − | *''[[ | + | *''[[Vulture]] D'' - A different loadout from the canonical "D" version, this one sports 3 [[medium pulse laser]]s, 2 [[LB-X Autocannon/2]] autocannons, a [[LRM-20]] and a [[Streak SRM-6]] |
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===Canonicity=== | ===Canonicity=== | ||
| − | It should be noted that the expansions and alterations in the German edition, while presented in an official and properly licensed source, are not considered [[ | + | It should be noted that the expansions and alterations in the German edition, while presented in an official and properly licensed source, are not considered [[canon]]ical for the BattleTech universe because they were never translated and published in an english source, irrespective of the fact that FanPro held the license to the entire BattleTech line at the time and produced the US product line as well. |
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