Starterbook: Sword and Dragon

Description

Starterbook: Sword and Dragon is the first in a series of products that is designed to help ease new players from the Classic BattleTech Introductory Boxed Set into Total Warfare. The book features two company-sized units, one each from House Davion and House Kurita. Sword and Dragon details each of the units, including unique 'Mech variants and personalities. In conjunction with Iron Wind Metals, these unique 'Mech variants have received their own miniatures. In addition, the book features a series of loosely defined scenario "tracks" that can be strung together to form a campaign. There are also rules for the unique units that are fielded by the two independent companies and prototype advanced-technology (for the 3040s) equipment.

From the Back Cover

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The Fox’s Teeth McKinnon’s Company of House Davion’s Seventh Crucis Lancers, the detached "Fox’s Teeth" have been an independent raiding force for centuries, their lightning hit-and-run tactics making them respected and feared. Sorenson’s Sabres A detached command originally from the legendary Fifth Sword of Light, Sorenson’s Sabres are a deadly unit among the elite of House Kurita’s samurai, dedicated to cutting a swath through new and ancient enemies alike. A new series, the Starterbooks are a perfect way to jump into the further excitement of the Classic BattleTech universe once players have tried their hands at BattleTech. Starterbook: Sword and Dragon provides a short synopsis of the conflicts between the ancient enemies of House Davion and House Kurita, as well as a brief history and personal dossiers on the members of these two legendary combat commands. Including record sheets for everyone in the command - which includes eight, never-before-seen ’Mech variants - as well as a unique track system that allows players to develop their own scenarios, players will be firing autocannons and tossing PPC lightning at one another in no time! The Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set is required to use Starterbook: Sword and Dragon. Also designed to be used in conjunction with Iron Wind Metals’ Sword and Dragon ’MechPack: House Davion and Sword and Dragon ’MechPack: House Kurita.

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Contents

The Right Path

Unspoken Truths

Introduction

How to Use This Book

A Brief History: House Kurita and House Davion

Origins

Age of War

Star League

Succession Wars

War of 3039

Coming of the Clans

Modern Times

The Fox's Teeth

History

The Succession Wars

Wedding Gifts

War of 3039

Best Served Cold

Dragon's Den

Blood of Kerensky

Once More Into the Breach

Houses Divided

A Universe Turned Upside Down

The Fox's Teeth Personnel

Ian McKinnon

George Lytton

Austin Vorster

Daniel Waylen

Paul Danton

Hiro Chipende

Dave "Tiny" Hill

Henrik Dekker

Ross McKinnon

Mateo Alvarez

Robert Grey

Sara Lytton

Sorenson's Sabres

History

The Fourth Succession War

War of the Ronin

Border Guards

The Path of the Damned

The Fox's Den

Serving the Dragon

Bears and Beyond

Sorenson's Sabres Personnel

Daniel Sorenson

Grace Shiro

Emory Wilk

Shakir Jerrar

Dana Utsonomiya

Andrew Martin

Sharron Burgoz

Seyla Teresa Martinez

Albert Benton

Jasmine Rubach

Elden Beradinelli

James MacPartland

Rules Annex

Advanced MechWarrior Abilities

Sorenson's Sabres

The Fox's Teeth

BattleMech Quirks

Sorenson's Sabres

The Fox's Teeth

Prototype Weapons and Equipment

Sword and Dragon Campaign: 3048-3049

Tracks

Campaign Special Rules

Warchest Point System

Getting Started

Warchest Points Between Tracks

The Setup: The Fox's Teeth

The Setup: Sorenson's Sabres

Mission: Recon

Mission: Supply Run

Mission: Defend

Mission: Assault

Mission: Fighting Withdrawal

Mission: Recon-in-Force

Mission: Probe

Mission: Beachhead

Mission: Pursuit

Touchpoint: Thestria (Fox's Teeth)

Touchpoint: Valentina (Fox's Teeth)

Touchpoint: Cassias (Fox's Teeth)

Touchpoint: Udibi (Sorenson's Sabres)

Touchpoint: Capra (Sorenson's Sabres)

Touchpoint: Brundage (Sorenson's Sabres)

Touchpoint: Dust-Up

Record Sheets