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'''''Welcome to the Nebula California''''' is a humorous sourcebook and plot book, released as a free [[:Category:April Fools Products|2015 April Fools product]]. | '''''Welcome to the Nebula California''''' is a humorous sourcebook and plot book, released as a free [[:Category:April Fools Products|2015 April Fools product]]. | ||
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The sourcebook is done in the style of an [[Interstellar Expeditions]] report on the [[Rimward|rimward]] region of space known as the [[California Nebula]]. The report details several inhabited worlds that are incredible different (to the [[BattleTech]] universe) civilizations. However, the expedition also faces the inability to return to the [[Inner Sphere]]. | The sourcebook is done in the style of an [[Interstellar Expeditions]] report on the [[Rimward|rimward]] region of space known as the [[California Nebula]]. The report details several inhabited worlds that are incredible different (to the [[BattleTech]] universe) civilizations. However, the expedition also faces the inability to return to the [[Inner Sphere]]. | ||
| − | The sourcebook provides regional data, character creation rules, record sheets, [[Alpha Strike|Alpha Strike Cards]], weapons/equipment rules, and units customized for this | + | The sourcebook provides regional data, character creation rules, record sheets, [[Alpha Strike (rules)|Alpha Strike Cards]], weapons/equipment rules, and units customized for this noncanon adventure. |
==Official Product Description== | ==Official Product Description== | ||
{{Quote|'''''I Think I Feel a Song Coming On!''''' | {{Quote|'''''I Think I Feel a Song Coming On!''''' | ||
| − | ''[[ComStar]] lied! (We know: Big shock!) They said they checked out this distant rimward nebula, which ancient charts called “California” for some reason. Perhaps because someone in IE’s corporate mishmash of a leadership didn’t trust them—or more likely because they forgot that there even was a report from the [[Explorer Corps]]—the loose confederation of explorers, prospectors, and dig gypsies who make up [[Interstellar Expeditions]] thought they’d check it out again... Contrary to an unremarkable (and uninhabited) region of stars surrounded by the dusty shell of a millions-year-old explosion, IE’s expedition to the California Nebula has made some startling discoveries!'' | + | ''[[ComStar]] lied! (We know: Big shock!) They said they checked out this distant rimward nebula, which ancient charts called “California” for some reason. Perhaps because someone in IE’s corporate mishmash of a leadership didn’t trust them—or more likely because they forgot that there even was a report from the [[Explorer Corps (ComStar)|Explorer Corps]]—the loose confederation of explorers, prospectors, and dig gypsies who make up [[Interstellar Expeditions]] thought they’d check it out again... Contrary to an unremarkable (and uninhabited) region of stars surrounded by the dusty shell of a millions-year-old explosion, IE’s expedition to the California Nebula has made some startling discoveries!'' |
''Welcome to the Nebula California (AKA Explorer’s Report: California Nebula) offers a few new venues for offbeat BattleTech adventures far from the hustle, bustle, and yet predictable chaos of the Dark Age era Inner Sphere. Here, far from known civilizations (and from HPGs!), are worlds, societies, and technologies unlike any seen back home! Special rules, back-stories,and yes, even record sheets, are included for a host of new (and hopefully unique) ...things, ready for play in your (really) advanced BattleTech and [[A Time of War]] games.''}} | ''Welcome to the Nebula California (AKA Explorer’s Report: California Nebula) offers a few new venues for offbeat BattleTech adventures far from the hustle, bustle, and yet predictable chaos of the Dark Age era Inner Sphere. Here, far from known civilizations (and from HPGs!), are worlds, societies, and technologies unlike any seen back home! Special rules, back-stories,and yes, even record sheets, are included for a host of new (and hopefully unique) ...things, ready for play in your (really) advanced BattleTech and [[A Time of War]] games.''}} | ||
==Content== | ==Content== | ||
| − | *Explorers Report: California Nebula | + | *Explorers Report: California Nebula — page 1 |
| − | *Monsters of Iron and Fire (Short Story) | + | *Monsters of Iron and Fire (Short Story) — page 3 |
| − | *The Forgotten Kingdoms of Toreel | + | *The Forgotten Kingdoms of Toreel — page 7 |
| − | *The Star Empire | + | *The Star Empire — page 10 |
| − | *;Technical Specs - T-Fighter | + | *;Technical Specs - [[T-Fighter]] |
| − | *;Technical Specs - X-Fighter | + | *;Technical Specs - [[X-Fighter]] |
| − | *;Technical Specs - Scout Walker | + | *;Technical Specs - [[Scout Walker]] |
| − | *;Technical Specs - Assault Transport | + | *;Technical Specs - [[Assault Transport]] |
| − | * Drones of Syberia | + | * Drones of Syberia — page 13 |
| − | :Selected | + | :Selected Syberian Drone Units |
| − | *; Seeker-Class Fighter Mech | + | *; [[Seeker-Class Fighter Mech]] |
| − | *; Sounder-Class Wheeled Mech | + | *; [[Sounder-Class Wheeled Mech]] |
| − | *; Beetle-Class Wheeled Mech | + | *; [[Beetle-Class Wheeled Mech]] |
| − | *; Grimdark-Class Bestial Mech | + | *; [[Grimdark-Class Bestial Mech]] |
| − | *; Tankus-Class Tracked Mech | + | *; [[Tankus-Class Tracked Mech]] |
| − | *; Leader-Class Wheeled Mech | + | *; [[Leader-Class Wheeled Mech]] |
| − | *The Superior Humans of "Earth" | + | *The Superior Humans of "Earth" — page 19 |
| − | *; Circulus Oculus | + | *; Circulus Oculus |
| − | *; Irapuman | + | *; Irapuman |
| − | *; Jane Grey | + | *; Jane Grey |
| − | *; Magnetman | + | *; Magnetman |
| − | *; Scalawag | + | *; Scalawag |
| − | *; Skunk Bear | + | *; Skunk Bear |
| − | *; Spider-Lad | + | *; Spider-Lad |
| − | *; Upariman | + | *; Upariman |
| − | * Conclusions | + | * Conclusions — page 24 |
| − | * Rules Annex | + | * Rules Annex — page 25 |
| − | *; Castles and Critters / Roadfinder | + | *; Castles and Critters / Roadfinder |
| − | *; Force Gets Disturbed | + | *; Force Gets Disturbed |
| − | *; Till Are Won | + | *; Till Are Won |
| − | *; Earth's Haughtiest Heroes | + | *; Earth's Haughtiest Heroes |
| − | * Record Sheets | + | * Record Sheets — page 55 |
| − | * Alpha Strike Data Cards | + | * Alpha Strike Data Cards — page 66 |
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | As an April Fools product, this PDF is explicitly considered | + | As an April Fools product, this PDF is explicitly considered [[canon|noncanonical]]. The book also serves as parody book, with a number of references to favorite science fiction genres and franchises. The name of the product is a nod to [[w:Hotel California|the song "Hotel California"]] by the rock band, the Eagles. |
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Latest revision as of 04:50, 4 January 2024
 | Not Canon The subject of this article does not contribute canonical content to the BattleTech universe, either because it is not intended to or because it is not an official product. |
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| Welcome to the Nebula California | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Sourcebook/Plotbook (April Fools) |
| Development | Ben Rome |
| Primary writing | Herb A. Beas II Paul Sjardijn |
| Pages | 74 |
| Cover Artwork | Matt Cross, David Kerber |
| Interior Artwork | Matt Cross, David Kerber |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Product code | E-CAT35APR23 |
| First published | 1 April 2015 |
| MSRP | Free |
| Content | |
| Era | Dark Age |
| Timeline | 3105 |
| Series | April Fools releases |
| Followed by | Plenty of Room in the Nebula California |
Welcome to the Nebula California is a humorous sourcebook and plot book, released as a free 2015 April Fools product.
The sourcebook is done in the style of an Interstellar Expeditions report on the rimward region of space known as the California Nebula. The report details several inhabited worlds that are incredible different (to the BattleTech universe) civilizations. However, the expedition also faces the inability to return to the Inner Sphere.
The sourcebook provides regional data, character creation rules, record sheets, Alpha Strike Cards, weapons/equipment rules, and units customized for this noncanon adventure.
Official Product Description[edit]
| “ | I Think I Feel a Song Coming On!
ComStar lied! (We know: Big shock!) They said they checked out this distant rimward nebula, which ancient charts called “California” for some reason. Perhaps because someone in IE’s corporate mishmash of a leadership didn’t trust them—or more likely because they forgot that there even was a report from the Explorer Corps—the loose confederation of explorers, prospectors, and dig gypsies who make up Interstellar Expeditions thought they’d check it out again... Contrary to an unremarkable (and uninhabited) region of stars surrounded by the dusty shell of a millions-year-old explosion, IE’s expedition to the California Nebula has made some startling discoveries! Welcome to the Nebula California (AKA Explorer’s Report: California Nebula) offers a few new venues for offbeat BattleTech adventures far from the hustle, bustle, and yet predictable chaos of the Dark Age era Inner Sphere. Here, far from known civilizations (and from HPGs!), are worlds, societies, and technologies unlike any seen back home! Special rules, back-stories,and yes, even record sheets, are included for a host of new (and hopefully unique) ...things, ready for play in your (really) advanced BattleTech and A Time of War games. |
” |
Content[edit]
- Explorers Report: California Nebula — page 1
- Monsters of Iron and Fire (Short Story) — page 3
- The Forgotten Kingdoms of Toreel — page 7
- The Star Empire — page 10
- Technical Specs - T-Fighter
- Technical Specs - X-Fighter
- Technical Specs - Scout Walker
- Technical Specs - Assault Transport
- Drones of Syberia — page 13
- Selected Syberian Drone Units
- The Superior Humans of "Earth" — page 19
- Circulus Oculus
- Irapuman
- Jane Grey
- Magnetman
- Scalawag
- Skunk Bear
- Spider-Lad
- Upariman
- Conclusions — page 24
- Rules Annex — page 25
- Castles and Critters / Roadfinder
- Force Gets Disturbed
- Till Are Won
- Earth's Haughtiest Heroes
- Record Sheets — page 55
- Alpha Strike Data Cards — page 66
Notes[edit]
As an April Fools product, this PDF is explicitly considered noncanonical. The book also serves as parody book, with a number of references to favorite science fiction genres and franchises. The name of the product is a nod to the song "Hotel California" by the rock band, the Eagles.