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The sourcebook is done in the style of [[Interstellar Expedition]] report investigating rimward region of space known as Perseus-Cepherus Cloud Complex called NGC/SLSC 1499, a.k.a. the “California Nebula”. Discovering several inhabited worlds, with incredible differently settlements/civilizations in this region of space. However, the expedition also faces the inability to return to the Inner Sphere. | The sourcebook is done in the style of [[Interstellar Expedition]] report investigating rimward region of space known as Perseus-Cepherus Cloud Complex called NGC/SLSC 1499, a.k.a. the “California Nebula”. Discovering several inhabited worlds, with incredible differently settlements/civilizations in this region of space. However, the expedition also faces the inability to return to the Inner Sphere. | ||
− | The sourcebook provides regional data, character creation, record sheets and weapons/equipment rules | + | The sourcebook provides regional data, character creation, record sheets and weapons/equipment rules and units customized for this non-canon 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 | + | ''[[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) | + | ''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== | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | As an April Fools product, | + | As an April Fools product, this PDF is explicitly considered non-[[canon]]ical. The book also serves as parody book, with number of references to favorite science fiction genres. The name of the product is nod too [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_California Hotel California by the Rock Band, the Eagles]. |
− | The book also serves as parody book, with number of references to favorite science fiction genres. | ||
− | The name of the product is nod too | ||
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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 joke) |
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 |
Welcome to the Nebula California is a humorous sourcebook and plot book that was released as a free 2015 April Fools product.
The sourcebook is done in the style of Interstellar Expedition report investigating rimward region of space known as Perseus-Cepherus Cloud Complex called NGC/SLSC 1499, a.k.a. the “California Nebula”. Discovering several inhabited worlds, with incredible differently settlements/civilizations in this region of space. However, the expedition also faces the inability to return to the Inner Sphere.
The sourcebook provides regional data, character creation, record sheets and weapons/equipment rules and units customized for this non-canon adventure.
Official Product Description
“ | 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. |
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Content
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Notes
As an April Fools product, this PDF is explicitly considered non-canonical. The book also serves as parody book, with number of references to favorite science fiction genres. The name of the product is nod too Hotel California by the Rock Band, the Eagles.