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| primarywriting = [[Herbert Beas]] <br /> [[Randall Bills]] <br /> [[Loren Coleman]] <br /> [[Warner Doles (person)|Warner Doles]] <br /> [[Chris Hartford]] <br /> [[David McCulloch]] <br /> [[Christoffer Trossen]]
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| primarywriting     = [[Herbert Beas]]<br>[[Randall Bills]]<br>[[Loren Coleman]]<br>[[Warner Doles (person)|Warner Doles]]<br>[[Chris Hartford]]<br>[[David McCulloch]]<br>[[Christoffer Trossen]]
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| illustrations =  [[Doug Chaffee]] <br /> [[Earl Geier]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] <br /> [[Matt Plog]] <br /> [[Klaus Scherwinski]]
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| illustrations       =  [[Doug Chaffee]]<br>[[Earl Geier]]<br>[[Chris Lewis]]<br>[[Matt Plog]]
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[[File:TRO 3055U Reprint.jpg|right|thumb|The CGL-branded reprint, with a new cover and all appropriate errata. No other changes have been made.]]
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
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Using a mix of previous TRO:3055 edition [['Mechs]] and [[OmniFighter]]s, with new and republished [[Solaris VII]] designs, this title also offers, for the first time, units built with [[Rules_Level/BMRR#Rules_Level_3|Level 3]] equipment and all new artwork.  
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The '''''Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade''''' (''TRO:3055 Upgrade'') was released in 2005 and is part of a wider attempt to summarize and consolidate unit designs originating from the earliest ''TRO''-releases. Therefor it contained all new artwork for all units presented, even the already published. It is the third ''TRO:3055'' (after original ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|TRO:3055]]'' (1992) and ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Revised|TRO:3055 Revised]]'' (1996)). It was the first book in the Upgrade series (''[[Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade|TRO:3058 Upgrade]]'' (2006) and ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade|TRO:3050 Upgrade]]'' (2007) followed). At the same time it was the first ''TRO'' containing units built with [[Rules Level 3]] equipment.
  
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==Reprint Description==
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''TRO:3055 Upgrade'' purports to be [[3067]] review from [[Wolfnet]] on the original ''TRO:3055''. It presents a mix of previously published designs (mostly [['Mechs]] and [[OmniFighter]]s from ''TRO:3055'') with new and republished [[Solaris VII]] designs. Upgraded in appearance and technology, the latter designs were first presented in the ''[[Solaris VII: The Game World]]'' box set and ''[[Solaris: The Reaches]]''.
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Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade (reprint) presents the Solaris VII 'Mechs built using prototype technologies. Upgraded in appearance and technology, the designs first presented in the [[Solaris VII Box Set]] and [[Solaris: The Reaches]] are now back in print, along with several new Solaris VII designs. In addition to the upgraded appearance of selected Clan designs, all the art work for Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade is new, providing fresh illustrations of now classic Inner Sphere BattleMechs and Clan OmniFighters.
 
  
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The 'Mechs in the Solaris VII BattleMechs section are constructed using select equipment found in Tactical Operations. To use those designs, players will need that book.
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==Table of Contents==
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<div class="desktop-3-col">
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;Introduction
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;Inner Sphere BattleMechs
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: ''[[Fireball]]''
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: ''[[Dart (BattleMech)|Dart]]''
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: ''[[Tarantula]]''
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: ''[[Battle Hawk]]''
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: ''[[Hammer (BattleMech)|Hammer]]''
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: ''[[Hitman]]''
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: ''[[Jackal]]''
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: ''[[Scarabus]]''
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: ''[[Hollander]]''
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: ''[[Venom]]''
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: ''[[Daimyo]]''
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: ''[[Watchman]]''
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: ''[[Komodo]]''
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: ''[[Snake]]''
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: ''[[Stealth]]''
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: ''[[Huron Warrior]]''
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: ''[[Nightsky]]''
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: ''[[Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo]]''
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: ''[[Grim Reaper]]''
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: ''[[Wraith]]''
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: ''[[Anvil]]''
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: ''[[Tempest]]''
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: ''[[Daikyu]]''
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: ''[[Gallowglas]]''
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: ''[[Hercules (BattleMech)|Hercules]]''
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: ''[[Thunder (BattleMech)|Thunder]]''
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: ''[[Bandersnatch]]''
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: ''[[Falconer]]''
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: ''[[Penetrator]]''
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: ''[[Rakshasa]]''
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: ''[[War Dog]]''
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: ''[[Salamander (BattleMech)|Salamander]]''
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: ''[[Gunslinger]]''
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: ''[[Albatross]]''
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: ''[[Cerberus (BattleMech)|Cerberus]]''
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: ''[[Naginata]]''
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: ''[[Berserker]]''
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: ''[[Grand Titan]]''
  
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==Content==
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;Clan OmniMechs
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*'''Introduction''' - in-character descriptions of the military powers' attempts to prepare for [[Truce End]] and the re-issuing of the document with visuals of newer variants and one-shots from [[Solaris VII]].
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: ''[[Phantom (OmniMech)|Phantom]]''
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::Adept XXI-sigma [[Merle Jimmus]], [[ComStar]] (15 July, [[3055]])
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: ''[[Pouncer]]''
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::Major-General [[Margaret Tulliver]], Deputy Director, [[Wolfnet]] (20 October, [[3067]])
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: ''[[Linebacker]]''
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: ''[[Naga (OmniMech)|Naga]]''
  
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*'''Inner Sphere BattleMechs''' - status on [[BattleMech]] design & development in the [[Inner Sphere]] during the [[Clan Invasion]] ::Captain [[Ryn Nikoli]], [[Wolfnet]] (7 July [[3067]])
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;Inner Sphere "Phoenix" BattleMechs
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** ''[[Fireball]]''
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: ''[[Nexus (Star Python)|Nexus]]''
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** ''[[Dart (BattleMech)|Dart]]''
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: ''[[Raijin (Fujin)|Raijin]]''
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** ''[[Tarantula]]''
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: ''[[Grand Crusader]]''
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** ''[[Battle Hawk]]''
 
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** ''[[Hammer (BattleMech)|Hammer]]''
 
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** ''[[Hitman]]''
 
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** ''[[Jackal]]''
 
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** ''[[Scarabus]]''
 
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** ''[[Hollander]]''
 
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** ''[[Venom]]''
 
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** ''[[Daimyo]]''
 
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** ''[[Watchman]]''
 
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** ''[[Komodo]]''
 
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** ''[[Snake]]''
 
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** ''[[Stealth]]''
 
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** ''[[Huron Warrior]]''
 
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** ''[[Nightsky]]''
 
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** ''[[Apollo (BattleMech)|Apollo]]''
 
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** ''[[Grim Reaper]]''
 
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** ''[[Wraith]]''
 
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** ''[[Anvil]]''
 
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** ''[[Tempest]]''
 
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** ''[[Daikyu]]''
 
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** ''[[Gallowglas]]''
 
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** ''[[Hercules (BattleMech)|Hercules]]''
 
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** ''[[Thunder]]''
 
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** ''[[Bandersnatch]]''
 
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** ''[[Falconer]]''
 
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** ''[[Penetrator]]''
 
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** ''[[Rakshasa]]''
 
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** ''[[War Dog]]''
 
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** ''[[Salamander (BattleMech)|Salamander]]''
 
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** ''[[Gunslinger]]''
 
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** ''[[Albatross]]''
 
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** ''[[Cerberus (BattleMech)|Cerberus]]''
 
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** ''[[Naginata]]''
 
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** ''[[Berserker]]''
 
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** ''[[Grand Titan]]''
 
  
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;Clan "Phoenix" BattleMechs
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: ''[[Howler (Baboon)|Baboon]]''
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: ''[[Incubus (Vixen)|Vixen]]''
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: ''[[Jenner IIC]]''
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: ''[[Horned Owl (Peregrine)|Peregrine]]''
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: ''[[Conjurer (Hellhound)|Hellhound]]''
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: ''[[Vapor Eagle (Goshawk)|Goshawk]]''
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: ''[[Glass Spider (Galahad)|Galahad]]''
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: ''[[Black Python (Viper)|Viper]]''
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: ''[[Stone Rhino (Behemoth)|Behemoth]]''
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: ''[[Bane (Kraken)|Kraken]]''
  
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*'''Clan OmniMechs''' - status of intel on Clan combat technology ::Adept XV-Delta [[William Connelly]], [[ComStar]] (02 October [[3067]])
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;Solaris VII BattleMechs
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** ''[[Phantom]]''
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: ''[[Porcupine]]''
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** ''[[Pouncer]]''
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: ''[[Koto]]''
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** ''[[Linebacker]]''
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: ''[[Copperhead (BattleMech)|Copperhead]]''
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** ''[[Naga (BattleMech)|Naga]]''
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: ''[[Flashfire]]''
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: ''[[Mantis (BattleMech)|Mantis]]''
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: ''[[Longshot]]''
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: ''[[Silver Fox]]''
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: ''[[Tsunami (BattleMech)|Tsunami]]''
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: ''[[Werewolf (BattleMech)|Werewolf]]''
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: ''[[Daedalus (BattleMech)|Daedalus]]''
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: ''[[Volkh]]''
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: ''[[Aquagladius]]''
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: ''[[Bombard]]''
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: ''[[Ronin (BattleMech)|Ronin]]''
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: ''[[Prowler (BattleMech)|Prowler]]''
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: ''[[Paladin (BattleMech)|Paladin]]''
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: ''[[Spatha]]''
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: ''[[Morpheus]]''
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: ''[[Hachiwara]]''
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: ''[[Onslaught]]''
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: ''[[Cudgel]]''
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: ''[[Sasquatch]]''
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: ''[[Juggernaut (BattleMech)|Juggernaut]]''
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: ''[[Colossus (BattleMech)|Colossus]]''
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: ''[[Great Turtle]]''
  
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;Clan OmniFighters
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: ''[[Bashkir]]''
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: ''[[Vandal]]''
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: ''[[Avar]]''
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: ''[[Batu]]''
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: ''[[Sulla]]''
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: ''[[Turk]]''
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: ''[[Visigoth]]''
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: ''[[Jagatai]]''
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: ''[[Sabutai]]''
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: ''[[Jengiz]]''
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: ''[[Scytha]]''
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: ''[[Kirghiz]]''
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</div>
  
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*'''Inner Sphere "Phoenix" BattleMechs''' - report forwarded to [[ComStar]] [[ROM]] from Captain Nikoli ::Precentor XIV-Delta [[Tempest Stryker]] (on or after 1 September [[3067]])
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==Remarks on content==
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** ''[[Nexus]]''
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* The title comprises descriptions of 92 units in total, all from [[Clan Invasion]] most had been previously published, with some of the [[Solaris VII]] designs being publicised for the first time. It contains:
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** ''[[Raijin]]''
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** 38 regular [[Inner Sphere]] [[BattleMech]] designs,
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** ''[[Grand Crusader]]''
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** 3 Inner Sphere "Phoenix" BattleMechs (designs, which appearance had been updated)<ref>Much like ''[[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]]'', ''TRO3055 Upgrade'' also serves the purpose of providing in-universe justification for updated Reseen visuals for remaining [[Unseen]] 'Mechs - the Clan [[IIC]] designs and the [[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar sourcebook]] 'Mechs using art produced by [[Victor Musical Industries, Inc.]] and a number of the Solaris VII box set 'Mechs that used art produced by [[w:Studio Nue|Studio Nue]].</ref>
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** 25 BattleMech designs for Solaris VII arena fighting,
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** 4 [[Clan]] [[OmniMech]] designs,
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*'''Clan "Phoenix" BattleMechs''' - [[ComStar]] report from Demi-Precentor [[Rochelle Capetturn]], forwarded to Precenter [[Victoria Parrdeau|Parrdeau]], on both the [['Mechs]] encountered as traveling from the [[Periphery]] to the [[Inner Sphere]] embassy on [[Strana Mechty]] and the general feeling of malaise upon arriving ::Precentor XXIV [[Padraig O Bhaoil]], Director, [[Explorer Corps]]
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** 10 Clan "Phoenix" BattleMechs (this sections is essentially meant as an addendum to the Clan BattleMech section of ''TRO:Phoenix'') and
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** ''[[Howler (Baboon)]]''
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** 12 Clan [[OmniFighter]] designs.
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** ''[[Incubus (Vixen)]]''
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* The artwork for all designs presented in ''TRO:3055 Upgrade'' was newly made, even for the republished designs.
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** ''[[Jenner IIC]]''
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* The title comes with various in-character introductions, these are
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** ''[[Horned Owl (Peregrine)]]''
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** Adept XXI-sigma [[Merle Jimmus]], [[ComStar]] (15 July, [[3055]]), the original overall introduction from ''TRO:3055'',
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** ''[[Conjurer (Hellhound)]]''
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** Major-General [[Margaret Tulliver]], Deputy Director, [[Wolfnet]] (20 October, [[3067]]), the additional overall introduction for ''TRO:3055 Upgrade'',
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** ''[[Vapor Eagle (Goshawk)]]''
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** Captain [[Ryn Nikoli]], [[Wolfnet]] (7 July [[3067]]) on the Inner Sphere BattleMech section,
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** ''[[Glass Spider (Galahad)]]''
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** Adept XV-Delta [[William Connelly]], [[ComStar]] (02 October [[3067]]) on Clan OmniMech section,
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** ''[[Black Python (Viper)]]''
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** Precentor XIV-Delta [[Tempest Stryker]] (on or after 1 September [[3067]]) on Inner Sphere "Phoenix" 'Mechs,
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** ''[[Stone Rhino (Behemoth)]]''
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** Precentor XXIV [[Padraig O Bhaoil]], Director, [[Explorer Corps (ComStar)|Explorer Corps]] on Clan "Phoenix" 'Mechs and
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** ''[[Bane (Kraken)]]''
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** Demi-Precentor IX-Omega [[Anthony Scaglioni]], ComStar, 20 January [[3067]] on Solaris VII 'Mechs.
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*'''Solaris VII BattleMechs''' - forwarded report by Captain Nikoli, from [[ComStar]], on the various big-name designs on the [[Solaris|Game World]] ::Demi-Precentor IX-Omega [[Anthony Scaglioni]], ComStar, 20 January [[3067]]
 
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** ''[[Porcupine]]''
 
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** ''[[Koto]]''
 
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** ''[[Copperhead]]''
 
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** ''[[Flashfire]]''
 
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** ''[[Mantis (BattleMech)|Mantis]]''
 
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** ''[[Longshot]]''
 
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** ''[[Silver Fox]]''
 
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** ''[[Tsunami]]''
 
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** ''[[Werewolf]]''
 
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** ''[[Daedalus (BattleMech)|Daedalus]]''
 
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** ''[[Volkh]]''
 
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** ''[[Aquagladius]]''
 
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** ''[[Bombard]]''
 
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** ''[[Ronin (BattleMech)|Ronin]]''
 
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** ''[[Prowler (BattleMech)|Prowler]]''
 
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** ''[[Paladin (BattleMech)|Paladin]]''
 
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** ''[[Spatha]]''
 
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** ''[[Morpheus]]''
 
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** ''[[Hachiwara]]''
 
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** ''[[Onslaught]]''
 
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** ''[[Cudgel]]''
 
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** ''[[Sasquatch]]''
 
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** ''[[Juggernaut (BattleMech)|Juggernaut]]''
 
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** ''[[Colossus (BattleMech)|Colossus]]''
 
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** ''[[Great Turtle]]''
 
  
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==Notes==
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* Trademarked ''Classic BattleTech Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade''.
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* Version 1.0 PDF is dated June 2005.
  
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*'''Clan OmniFighters'''
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==Gallery==
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** ''[[Bashkir]]''
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<gallery>
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** ''[[Vandal]]''
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File:TRO 3055u.JPG|Original 2005 edition ([[FanPro]]) cover. Art by Klaus Scherwinski.
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** ''[[Avar]]''
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File:TRO 3055U Reprint.jpg|Corrected but otherwise unaltered 2012 edition ([[CGL]]) cover. Art by Alex Iglesias.
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** ''[[Batu]]''
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</gallery>
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** ''[[Sulla]]''
 
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** ''[[Turk]]''
 
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** ''[[Visigoth]]''
 
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** ''[[Jagatai]]''
 
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** ''[[Sabutai]]''
 
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** ''[[Jengiz]]''
 
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** ''[[Scytha]]''
 
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** ''[[Kirghiz]]''
 
  
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==Notes==
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==References==
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*This book is an interesting mix of previously published designs with fantastic-looking new ones; an impressive "revision" of the TRO series.
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<references />
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*Much like [[Technical Readout: Project Phoenix]], TRO3055 Upgrade also serves the purpose of providing in-universe justification for updated Reseen visuals for remaining [[Unseen]] 'Mechs - the Clan [[IIC]] designs and the [[ComStar (sourcebook)|ComStar sourcebook]] 'Mechs using art produced by [[Victor Musical Industries, Inc.]] and a number of the Solaris VII boxset 'Mechs that used art produced by [[Studio Nue]].
 
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
 
*''[[Record Sheets: 3055 Upgrades Unabridged]]''
  
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[[Category:Books]]
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[[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|3055 Upgrade]]
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[[Category:Technical Readouts|3055 Upgrade]]
 

Latest revision as of 11:20, 26 January 2024

TRO 3055u.JPG
Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade
Product information
Type Technical Readout
Development Randall Bills
Primary writing Herbert Beas
Randall Bills
Loren Coleman
Warner Doles
Chris Hartford
David McCulloch
Christoffer Trossen
Pages 200
Cover Artwork Klaus Scherwinski (Art)
Jason Vargas (Design)
Illustrations Doug Chaffee
Earl Geier
Chris Lewis
Matt Plog
Publication information
Publisher FanPro
Product code 35006
First published 2005
ISBN-10 1932564330
Content
Era Clan Invasion era
Timeline 3055
Series Technical Readouts
Preceded by Technical Readout: 3055 Revised

Description[edit]

The Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade (TRO:3055 Upgrade) was released in 2005 and is part of a wider attempt to summarize and consolidate unit designs originating from the earliest TRO-releases. Therefor it contained all new artwork for all units presented, even the already published. It is the third TRO:3055 (after original TRO:3055 (1992) and TRO:3055 Revised (1996)). It was the first book in the Upgrade series (TRO:3058 Upgrade (2006) and TRO:3050 Upgrade (2007) followed). At the same time it was the first TRO containing units built with Rules Level 3 equipment.

TRO:3055 Upgrade purports to be 3067 review from Wolfnet on the original TRO:3055. It presents a mix of previously published designs (mostly 'Mechs and OmniFighters from TRO:3055) with new and republished Solaris VII designs. Upgraded in appearance and technology, the latter designs were first presented in the Solaris VII: The Game World box set and Solaris: The Reaches.

Table of Contents[edit]

Introduction
Inner Sphere BattleMechs
Fireball
Dart
Tarantula
Battle Hawk
Hammer
Hitman
Jackal
Scarabus
Hollander
Venom
Daimyo
Watchman
Komodo
Snake
Stealth
Huron Warrior
Nightsky
Apollo
Grim Reaper
Wraith
Anvil
Tempest
Daikyu
Gallowglas
Hercules
Thunder
Bandersnatch
Falconer
Penetrator
Rakshasa
War Dog
Salamander
Gunslinger
Albatross
Cerberus
Naginata
Berserker
Grand Titan
Clan OmniMechs
Phantom
Pouncer
Linebacker
Naga
Inner Sphere "Phoenix" BattleMechs
Nexus
Raijin
Grand Crusader
Clan "Phoenix" BattleMechs
Baboon
Vixen
Jenner IIC
Peregrine
Hellhound
Goshawk
Galahad
Viper
Behemoth
Kraken
Solaris VII BattleMechs
Porcupine
Koto
Copperhead
Flashfire
Mantis
Longshot
Silver Fox
Tsunami
Werewolf
Daedalus
Volkh
Aquagladius
Bombard
Ronin
Prowler
Paladin
Spatha
Morpheus
Hachiwara
Onslaught
Cudgel
Sasquatch
Juggernaut
Colossus
Great Turtle
Clan OmniFighters
Bashkir
Vandal
Avar
Batu
Sulla
Turk
Visigoth
Jagatai
Sabutai
Jengiz
Scytha
Kirghiz

Remarks on content[edit]

  • The title comprises descriptions of 92 units in total, all from Clan Invasion most had been previously published, with some of the Solaris VII designs being publicised for the first time. It contains:
    • 38 regular Inner Sphere BattleMech designs,
    • 3 Inner Sphere "Phoenix" BattleMechs (designs, which appearance had been updated)[1]
    • 25 BattleMech designs for Solaris VII arena fighting,
    • 4 Clan OmniMech designs,
    • 10 Clan "Phoenix" BattleMechs (this sections is essentially meant as an addendum to the Clan BattleMech section of TRO:Phoenix) and
    • 12 Clan OmniFighter designs.
  • The artwork for all designs presented in TRO:3055 Upgrade was newly made, even for the republished designs.
  • The title comes with various in-character introductions, these are

Notes[edit]

  • Trademarked Classic BattleTech Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade.
  • Version 1.0 PDF is dated June 2005.

Gallery[edit]

  • Original 2005 edition (FanPro) cover. Art by Klaus Scherwinski.

  • Corrected but otherwise unaltered 2012 edition (CGL) cover. Art by Alex Iglesias.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ Much like Technical Readout: Project Phoenix, TRO3055 Upgrade also serves the purpose of providing in-universe justification for updated Reseen visuals for remaining Unseen 'Mechs - the Clan IIC designs and the ComStar sourcebook 'Mechs using art produced by Victor Musical Industries, Inc. and a number of the Solaris VII box set 'Mechs that used art produced by Studio Nue.

See Also[edit]

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