MechWarrior (Collectable Miniatures Game)

Original MechWarrior: Dark Age logo

Age of Destruction logo

The MechWarrior Collectable Miniatures Game was a tabletop miniatures wargame by WizKids that was set in the BattleTech universe. Its production ran from 2002 through early 2008 and is no longer in print.

Overview

Released in 2002 and with many expansions and stand-alone products, it was a new approach to the BattleTech universe and was considered the premier BattleTech product line by the new IP owner - Wizkids, who had acquired the full BattleTech license from FASA - while Classic BattleTech was licensed to FanPro and later, CGL.

The game was typically called MechWarrior: Dark Age (abbreviated as MW:DA or MWDA) after its first core set/edition, and later MechWarrior: Age of Destruction (abbreviated as MW:AoD) after its second core set/edition. It came with its own line of all-new novels, sourcebooks, and a website with stories and in-character sections. Although extremely successful in its time, it was discontinued in 2008.

In the first expansions of the game, WizKids tried to make a simplified version of BattleTech, with many of the 'Mechs capable of being easily converted to their pen and paper BattleTech equivalents. With the release of Age of Destruction, though, WizKids, starting developing new 'Mechs that were no longer based in the Classic BattleTech conception of a 'Mech and did not conform to classic construction rules. For example, while the Shen Yi of older expansions had a card that assisted in translating it into a Classic BattleTech 'Mech, the new Shiro is not strictly compatible as a Classic BattleTech 'Mech. While many fans of the game applaud the creativity WizKids has in making 'Mechs outside the box, a fair number of fans were very dissatisfied with departure from the traditional rules regarding 'Mech design.

The original boardgame was meanwhile rebranded "Classic BattleTech" and the license went to FanPro, who until 2005 would not advance the timeline beyond 3067 so as to not create canon inconsistencies with the future as described in novels and sourcebooks. Also, FanPro renamed the MechWarrior RPG series to prevent confusion with the new game, reprinting MechWarrior, Third Edition as Classic BattleTech RPG (and later A Time of War for the Fourth edition). After the game was discontinued in 2008, the Classic BattleTech line would evolve its timeline through the setting established by the Collectable Miniatures Game, creating one single connected history for the BattleTech gaming universe.

Setting

Upon its release, the game's timeline was set in what was the future of the classic BattleTech timeline, in what was then called the Dark Age era.

Designated factions included:

• The Republic of the Sphere
• Highlanders (later absorbed by the Republic of the Sphere)
• Bannson's Raiders (later allied with House Liao, then rebelled against them)
• Dragon's Fury (later absorbed by House Kurita)
• Swordsworn (later absorbed by House Davion)
• Stormhammers (later absorbed by House Steiner)
• Steel Wolves (later fragmented; some members became the core of the Wolf Hunters)
• Spirit Cats (later absorbed by Clan Nova Cat)
• House Liao
• House Steiner
• House Kurita
• House Davion
• Clan Jade Falcon
• Clan Nova Cat
• Clan Sea Fox
• Clan Wolf
• Rasalhague Dominion
• Wolf Hunters (acted like mercenaries, but like a faction they had a affiliation on their base and could use formations)
• Mercenaries (represented by figures with no affiliation on their base, but were painted and had logos on them of their respective company)
  • Hansen's Roughriders
  • Kell Hounds
  • Ronin
  • Eridani Light Horse
  • 21st Centauri Lancers
  • Wolf's Dragoons

Game System

See also: MechWarrior: Dark Age - Rules of Warfare, MechWarrior: Age of Destruction - Quick-Start and Rules of Warfare, and MechWarrior: Solaris VII - Rules of Competition

The system emulates the standard BattleTech system, but allows a game to be completed between 3 and 10 times faster. The main advantage is it allows a large combined-arms battle to be played in a couple of hours. Each turn correspond to 1 minutes, longer than the 10 seconds represented in a standard BattleTech turn with one inch is roughly translatable between 1 and 2 hexes. The game is played turn per turn with non-simultaneous actions, using rulers and a non-hex-based map. (The main game variant, MechWarrior: Solaris VII, allow 'Mech vs. 'Mech combat to be played on hexed maps with simultaneously resolved damage.) Primary game system points are:

• Unit stats are simplified, thanks to WizKids' Clix system, where the "Clix" bases called combat dials, taking place of the standard record sheet, allowing more units to be played in less time with easier damage/game evolution tracking of units.
  • The combat dial system, as for other "Clix" based games, gives information and special rules to be used with specific units, evolving with the unit damage/evolution. Those specific information are called "special equipment", giving bonuses in any or specific situations (such as the unit being covered, moving or being attacked).
• Units were generally represented by the shape and size of their "Clix" bases where:
  • The models on the smaller circle bases representing infantry squads or battle armor,
  • The models on the longer rectangular oval bases represent vehicles,
  • The models on the bigger circle bases representing 'Mechs.
• Units were mainly purchased in blind booster packs which contained 4 prepainted models (2 infantry/battle armor, 1 vehicle, and 1 'Mech)
  • In the earlier expansions, Unique and Limited Edition 'Mechs would come with a small paper insert "Dossier" featuring the 'Mech and pilot. In later expansions these were replaced with Pilot Cards.
  • Later units could be purchased in prepackaged "Action Packs" and other Stand-Alone Products.
• Many Units were Limited Editions that were not available though purchased products and could only be acquired through many promotions that Wizkids did with many partners, special events and/or Wizkids "Approved Play" events
• The Battle Value of a unit is replaced by a point cost.
• Heat management is tracked on a special dial for BattleMechs, called heat dials.
• Later starting with the Age of Destruction expansion, the player could manage their units through adding MechWarriors and combat equipment, with class restrictions, called pilot cards and gear cards, to their BattleMechs.
  • Pilot cards often represent important and unique BattleTech Universe MechWarriors, with historic figures such as Anastasia Kerensky, Natasha Kerensky or Kai Allard-Liao but also anonymous, academy graduated MechWarriors that can be played in multiple times in a same battleforce.
  • Unique MechWarriors often carry with them a special ability, most often activated in their own 'Mech but at a greater point cost. This is a special rules activated in special cases representing a characteristic of the MechWarrior for combat, repairs, heat management...
  • Gear cards attached to a BattleMech generates two types of game effects:
    • A permanent special equipment, considered as appearing permanently on the combat dial.
    • A special effect stated on the gear card.
• Each "Faction" had their own particular quirks and differences that their units would be adjusted too. This required players to adapt their gameplay and strategics when playing them.
  • For example, the repair ability of the Bannson's Raiders units lend themselves to quick strikes followed by a retreat.
  • Three factions (House Liao, Clan Jade Falcon, and Clan Sea Fox) have inherent abilities not stated on their figures. Examples of these abilities include improved damage to elite or novice enemies, better targeting through forests, improved jumping attacks, or gaining the ability to deprive an enemy player of an order. This concept was extended in later expansions by the addition of faction pride cards and special pilot abilities. Starting in January 2006, the faction abilities for House Liao, Clan Jade Falcon, and Clan Sea Fox were replaced with faction pride cards (however not for figures produced prior to that date where their point costs had the costs of Faction Pride already included).

Expansions

MechWarrior: Dark Age

MechWarrior: Dark Age logo

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Dark Age - Starter Set, MechWarrior: Dark Age - Premier Edition, and MechWarrior: Dark Age - Booster Pack

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Dark Age.

Released in August 2002 this was the original set that was distributed via its Starter Set and Booster Pack products. A year later in August 2003, a Premier Edition Starter Set was released with contained 2 unique Premier Set Mechs rather than the 2 that came with the first starter set. Uniquely, the starter sets for this product contained Faction dossiers and were a series of ten dossiers introducing the setting and factions of MechWarrior: Dark Age, framed as Order of Five Pillars intelligence reports. One, Historical Overview, gave a timeline of the universe and short notes on the status of major houses and Clans. Another, on the Republic of the Sphere, introduced the faction and its Knights. The rest detailed the forces fighting over the Republic post-Blackout, including their elite, veteran, and green sub-units and their mottos. Similar, but not identical, writeups would later appear in Era Digest: Dark Age. ^{[See Notes]}

MechWarrior: Fire for Effect

MechWarrior: Fire for Effect logo

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Fire For Effect - Booster Pack

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Fire for Effect.

Released in February 2003, this expansion introduced:

• Artillery vehicle units and their rules for use.
• Transport vehicle units, their rules for use, and rules for "Passenger units" (as in the units being transported).
• Mercenary units from various classic mercenary companies, which were separate from other factions.

MechWarrior: Death From Above

MechWarrior: Death From Above logo

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Death From Above - Booster Pack

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Death From Above.

Released in May 2003, this expansion introduced:

• VTOLs units and their rules for use.
• Anti-Aircraft defense systems along with their rules.
• The Republic of the Sphere and Stormhammers as playable factions.

MechWarrior: Liao Incursion

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Liao Incursion - Booster Pack

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Liao Incursion.

Released in September 2003, this expansion introduced:

• House Liao as a playable faction.
• Faction special abilities.
• New models for ‘Mechs, artillery vehicles, and VTOLs.

MechWarrior: Counterassault

MechWarrior: Counterassault logo

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Counterassault - Booster Pack

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Counterassault.

Released in January 2004, this expansion introduced:

• Positive heat dial modifiers.
• New special equipment represented by new colors on combat dials.
• New models for 7 new infantry units, 9 new ’Mechs, and 10 new vehicles.

MechWarrior: Falcon's Prey

MechWarrior: Falcon's Prey logo

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Falcon's Prey - Booster Pack

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Falcon's Prey.

Released in August 2004 this expansion introduced:

• Clan Jade Falcon and Clan Sea Fox as playable factions and new Faction special abilities for them.
• Limited Edition ’Mechs not only use gray-based dials (instead of black), but also be randomly inserted into the Booster Packs (Instead of only being available though "Approved Play" events, promotions, or otherwise).
• This was the final expansion to include Industrial 'Mechs.
• New Special Equipment:
  • Ballistic Damage:   - Homing Beacon
  • Energy Damage:   - TSEMP
  • Melee Damage:   - "Full Strike"

MechWarrior: Age of Destruction

MechWarrior: Age of Destruction logo

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Age of Destruction - Starter Set and MechWarrior: Age of Destruction - Booster Pack

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Age of Destruction.

Released in January 2005, this expansion was introduced as a soft relaunch of the game.

• It became the new "base" for the game and released a new rulebook that detailed out all the changes to the game, most notably the pilot and gear data cards.
• Due to the number of changes to the ruleset this expansion was heavily previewed and talked about beforehand, with many players getting the chance to play with the newer ruleset prior to release.
• Although all previously released 'Mechs were compatible with the updates Age of Destruction did to the game system, they lacked the pilot and gear customization as they were not produced with ability to do so. WizKids would report that from its playtesting that two 'Mechs, one from a previous set and one from Age of Destruction, that shared the same overall point value would generally have similar competitive value.
• This expansion formalized the colors used on the figure bases as:
  • Black: Marked units of "Normal" rarity,
  • Silver: Marked units of "Super-Rare" rarity, representing an expansion unique 'Mechs,
  • Red: Marked units of "Ultra-rare" rarity, representing a preview 'Mech for the faction being introduced in the next expansion,
  • Gold: Marked units of "Limited Edition" rarity, representing either Prize Support for Approved Play or other special events. These could be the same figures as those found in booster products with "Silver" bases.
• Introduced "Grand Alliances". Which was a game mechanic that allowing 2 different factions to form formations with each other as though they were the same faction and without any points to be allocated to do so.
  • These were different from "House Alliances" as they were subject to change at the release of every expansion.
• Introduced House Davion and House Steiner as playable factions

MechWarrior: Firepower

MechWarrior: Firepower logo

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Firepower - Booster Pack

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Firepower.

Released in May 2005, this expansion introduced:

• 83 new units, 25 gear cards, 25 pilot cards, 8 planetary condition cards, and 8 faction pride cards.
• 8 of the new "Mission" card type, which allowed an alternate way to earn "Victory points" though the completion of objectives detailed by the card.
• House Kurita as a playable faction.

MechWarrior: Annihilation

MechWarrior: Annihilation logo

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Annihilation - Booster Pack

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Annihilation.

Released in October 2005, this expansion introduced:

• 81 new units, 23 gear cards, 23 pilot cards, 8 planetary condition cards, 8 mission cards, and 8 faction pride cards.
• Clan Nova Cat as a playable faction.

MechWarrior: Domination

MechWarrior: Domination logo

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Domination - Booster Pack and MechWarrior: Domination - Value Pack

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Domination.

Released in January 2006, this expansion introduced:

• 131 new units, adds 32 gear cards, 32 pilot cards, 8 planetary condition cards, 8 mission cards, and 8 faction pride cards.
• The Rasalhague Dominion and the Wolf Hunters as playable factions, with the "Wolf Hunters" being a "Mercenary" faction.
• New Special Equipment:
  • Attack:   - Coolant Flush
  • Defense:   - Advanced Anti-Missle System
  • Speed:   - "Reconnaissance"
  • Ballistic Damage:   - Artemis V FCS
  • Energy Damage:   - PPC Capacitor
• The MechWarrior: Officer's Club program

MechWarrior: Vanguard

MechWarrior: Vanguard logo

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Vanguard - Booster Pack and MechWarrior: Vanguard - Call to Arms Kit

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Vanguard.

Released in May 2006, this expansion introduced:

• New R.I.S.C. gear cards, that followed the same rules as other gear cards, but also had a few additional rules. Usually these featured random chances of failure and/or self-destruction.
• MechWarrior expansion rotation: 15 days after release Wizkids mandated that the only expansions to have an active competitive tournament status were Falcon's Prey, Age of Destruction, Firepower, Annihilation, Domination and Vanguard.

MechWarrior: Wolf Strike

MechWarrior: Wolf Strike logo

Further information on the products of this expansion: MechWarrior: Wolf Strike - Booster Pack

For broader coverage of the miniatures of this expansion, see Miniatures - Wizkids/MechWarrior: Wolf Strike.

Released in September 2006, this expansion introduced:

• A new booster box distribution, as it had:
  • Two 'Mechs figures (rather than one),
  • One vehicle figure,
  • Four infantry figures (rather than two),
  • Five cards: two pilot cards, two gear cards, and one card that could be a Planetary Condition, Situational Alliance or Squadron card.
• "Squadron" (sometimes called "Squad") cards, which could be used to grant additional new abilities to battle forces constructed of units from a variety of expansions.
• Clan Wolf as playable faction.
• Final released expansion

Stand-Alone Products

• In 2005, WizKids produced a special Aurora DropShip Set. Sold only at conventions and through a special limited promotion, the Aurora DropShip was a massive unit with five cannon turrets and four bays for repairing units.

Battleforce series

Starting in January 2006 WizKids would start releasing single box set products, that were to be released alongside the game's expansions. These consisted of predetermined theme sets (or "Packs") of prepainted 'Mechs and/or other game pieces. Later in November 2006, WizKids announced that the blind booster pack format was over for the game, and that all future releases would be in this format, formalizing the expansion's name as "BattleForce". These products were:

• MechWarrior: Battleforce - Clan Jade Falcon (January 2006) - Contains 2 Shrikes, 2 Eyries, 2 Gyrfalcons, and pilot cards.
• MechWarrior: Battleforce - War College Kit (June 2006) - This set was designed for coordinators setting up a War College event, which ran in July 2006, to help attract new players to the game. Contains ten Atlas and ten Marauder IIC 'Mech and their pilots, plus playmats, rulers and a set of three dice to supply twenty players.
• MechWarrior: Battleforce - Republic of the Sphere (June 2006) - Contains 2 Malices, 2 Mangonels, 2 Nyxes, and pilot cards.
• MechWarrior: Ares 3-Pack (Debuted at Gen Con 2006; general release September 2006) - This pack marked the debut of the Ares, a Superheavy Class Tripod OmniMech and came with 3 different versions. The pack also included 9 pilot cards, 1 iron-on patch, and a rules sheet explaining the so called "colossal-class" 'Mechs".
• MechWarrior: Poseidon Action Pack (November 2006) - This pack contained the Ares BattleMech Poseidon, two infantry units, and plus their 3 pilot cards.
• MechWarrior: House Davion Action Pack (May 2007) - Contains 2 Atlas, 2 Templar, and 2 Enforcer III 'Mechs with pilots for House Davion.
• MechWarrior: Champions Volume 1 Action Pack (June 2007) - Containing Ghost, Jupiter, Locust, and Mortis BattleMechs with pilots based on the Top Four fellowship players of the 2006 MechWarrior Fellowship World Championships. A 'Fellowship' in MechWarrior parlance can be loosely described as a sportsmanship award.
• MechWarrior: Champions Volume II Action Pack (July 2007) - Containing Raven, Griffin, Warhammer IIC, and Daishi BattleMechs with pilots based on the top four champion players of the 2006 MechWarrior World Championships.
• MechWarrior: Phantom War Battleforce Set (September 2007) - A product tie-in with the Nintendo DS game MechAssault: Phantom War, the set features units from House Steiner and Clan Hell's Horses. The Steiner side comprises a Raptor, Uziel, and the Unique Atlas "Unsterblich". The Hell's Horses are represented by a Unique Hellbringer (Loki) "Brimstone", a Timber Wolf (Mad Cat); a revived sculpt from the Dark Age sets, but presented as a first model Mad Cat, not a Mad Cat Mk II), and a Kit Fox (Uller).
• MechWarrior: Undead Lance Action Pack (October 2007) - A set of gunslingers that are based on the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
• MechWarrior: Wolf's Dragoons Gamma Regiment Action Pack (December 2007) - Includes two ’Mechs, three vehicles, and six infantry pieces of different models, plus a set of pilot cards.
• MechWarrior: Wolf's Dragoons Wolf Spiders Action Pack (December 2007) - Includes four heavy 'Mechs (Loki, Mad Cat IV, Vulture IV, and Thor) painted in the colors of the Wolf's Dragoons mercenary unit's Wolf Spiders battalion and their corresponding pilot cards, plus a Jaime Wolf pilot card.

Solaris VII series

In parallel with the Battleforce series, WizKids also started a series titled MechWarrior: Solaris VII. This series of packs featured 'Mechs and pilots who would be participating in the Solaris Games. These packs contained a predetermined set of miniatures, rulebook, a set of six target tokens, and a playmat that could be connected with those from the three other packs to form one giant arena map. These were:

• MechWarrior: Solaris VII Light-Class Action Pack (August 2007)
• MechWarrior: Solaris VII - Medium-Class Action Pack (August 2007)
• MechWarrior: Solaris VII - Heavy-Class Action Pack (August 2007)
• MechWarrior: Solaris VII - Assault-Class Action Pack (August 2007)

Promotional Products

Officer's Club

During the expansions of Domination, Vanguard, and Wolf Strike WizKids ran a promotional program called the MechWarrior Officer's Club. In exchange for a number of expansion booster UPCs and receipts from brick-and-mortar stores, players could receive a welcome kit that contained:

• A newsletter, and email subscription to future newsletters, that contained behind-the-scenes looks at an expansion's development, sneak peeks of upcoming storylines and more.
• A membership card, that a player could write their WizKids Approved Play user ID number on with the back of it having a quick reference chart containing the various game modifiers. Some WizKids convention events gave benefits for having a membership card.
• A collector's pin featuring the full-color expansion set logo in metal.
• A series of four scenario cards:
  • For Domination, members received the Domination - Officer's Club Scenario Cards
  • For Vanguard, members received the Vanguard - Officer's Club Scenario Cards
  • For Wolf Strike, members received the Wolf Strike - Officer's Club Scenario Cards
• An Exclusive 'Mech and pilot from the "Designer Series" per expansion
  • For Domination, members received the pilot card for Kelly Bonilla and her Jackalope 'Mech named Harvey. This represented WizKids' MechWarrior Lead Game Designer, Kelly Bonilla
  • For Vanguard, members received the pilot card for Chris Hart and his Vulture Mk IV 'Mech named Emperor. This represented WizKids' Lead Painter, Chris Hart
  • For Wolf Strike, members received the pilot card for James Carrott and his Raven 'Mech named Magister. This represented WizKids' Director of Consumer Experience, James Carrott

Officer's Club membership also entailed the chance to purchase new Battleforce sets early and at a 25% discount.

Magazine Exclusives

• PC Gamer Magazine with MechWarrior: Liao Incursion LE Figure Offer
• Xbox Magazine with MechWarrior LE Figure Offer

Pins

• MechWarrior: Dark Age - Pins, Several pins were given as tournament prizes with their limited release figures. Later with Wizkids' Officer's Club program, additional pins were made that came with their each offering.

Other Products

• Mage Knight Miniature Carrying Case — Produced in 2003, this carrying case for miniatures, despite the name, was made for and featured the logos of all three of WizKids' Clix games of the time, including MechWarrior.
• MechWarrior: Technology of Destruction — Produced in 2004, this sourcebook provided a variety of images, maps, and faction summaries, plus For Loyalty or Money a short story by Randall Bills.

Battlefield in a Box

In cooperation with Gale Force Nine, WizKids introduced a line of 3D terrain sets. Each of these also included a prepainted miniature with a Gale Force Nine color scheme.

• Battlefield in a Box: Manufacturing Facility
• Battlefield in a Box: Wilderness Set
• Battlefield in a Box: City Block and Ruins
• Battlefield in a Box: Reactor & Ruins Set

Dice Sets

In cooperation with Koplow, WizKids introduced a line of dice sets:

• MechWarrior: Faction Dice

In cooperation with Gale Force Nine, WizKids introduced a line of dice sets:

• MechWarrior: Bannson's Raiders Dice Set
• MechWarrior: Republic of the Sphere Dice Set
• MechWarrior: House Liao Dice Set
• MechWarrior: Clan Jade Falcon Dice Set
• MechWarrior: House Kurita Dice Set
• MechWarrior: House Steiner Dice Set
• MechWarrior: House Davion Dice Set
• MechWarrior: Clan Nova Cat Dice Set
• MechWarrior: Rasalhague Dominion Dice Set
• MechWarrior: Wolf Hunters Dice Set
• MechWarrior: Clan Wolf Dice Set
• MechWarrior: Gale Force Nine Dice Set
• MechWarrior: Token and Dice Set with Collectable Tin

Toys

Apart from the Game system, Wizkids' allowed the "MechWarrior: Dark Age" license to be used by various other toy companies.

K'nex sets

In cooperation with K'nex, their series 3 and 4 sets:

• Converted MiningMech
• Legionnaire
• Black Hawk
• Firestarter
• Catapult
• Converted ConstructionMech

Joyride Studios Sets

In cooperation with Joyride Studios, they produced several Die Cast Metal Figure kits.

• MadCat II
• MadCat II Construction Set
• Jupiter
• Jupiter Construction Set
• Legionnaire
• Legionnaire Construction Set
• Forestry Mech
• Forestry Mech Construction Set

Unreleased Products

MechWarrior: Outlaws

This section is an excerpt from Vaporware § MechWarrior: Outlaws.[edit]

Announced in early 2006 as the sixth MechWarrior: Age of Destruction expansion and thirteenth MechWarrior: Dark Age booster set overall, MechWarrior: Outlaws was to be released on January 2007. The 105-piece set was to feature six new 'Mech designs and its titular outlaws, gunslingers (faction-recruitable unique pilots) who could be recruited to any faction.

Solaris VII Campaign Action Pack

This section is an excerpt from Vaporware § Solaris VII Campaign Action Pack.[edit]

Around the end of 2007, a MechWarrior: Solaris VII Campaign Action Pack began appearing in advertisements and on retailer websites. Per an advertisement in the December 2007 issue of Game Trade Magazine, the product would contain an expanded basic rulebook - "rally cards," of which there were 40, "stable construction, new match formats, campaign seasons, and more." Each pack was also to contain six 'Mechs, six pilot cards, four gear cards, and a double-sided map; of note, the ad showed a picture of nine 'Mechs (with varying base colors). The Archer was to make its Clix debut here.

Solaris VII Champions Action Pack

This section is an excerpt from Vaporware § Solaris VII Champions Action Pack.[edit]

For GenCon 2007, as part of the introduction of their new Solaris VII ruleset, WizKids offered the winners of a number of Solaris VII tournaments the chance to be represented as pilots in a forthcoming Solaris VII Action Pack miniature pack, similar to Champions Volume I and Volume II. There were six champions - one for each weight class, one for a fifth tournament kept secret until the day of, and an overall Fellowship winner.

Online Media

• MechWarrior: Dark Age Website - When WizKids launched the game in 2003, they also dedicated a subsection of their web presence to the game, presenting it as an outlet for news and messages within the BattleTech universe, as well as stories, scenarios, and other MWDA material The site was often called "LinkNet" among the fan community, in reference to the third framing device it used for in-universe news and messages.
• Following the discontinuation of the game by Wizkids in 2008, and their website being taken offline in 2010, many downloads were found though Catalyst Game Labs' official BattleTech website.
  • MechWarrior: Dark Age - Dossiers and Pilot Cards
• WizKids produced the following base rule booklets, which were included with their respective starter set and made freely available on the WizKids website. (Various expansion-specific rules inserts were also made available.)
  • MechWarrior: Dark Age - Rules of Warfare
  • MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Quick-Start and Rules of Warfare
  • MechWarrior: Solaris VII - Rules of Competition

Foreign Distribution

Products within this game system also had international distribution. Various rule inserts included Frech, German, Italian, and Spanish translations in addition to English. WizKids provided links to foreign translations of its basic MechWarrior rules in these four languages.

In France, products were sold by Asmodée Éditions. In Germany, products were sold by FanPro. In Italy, products were sold by Nexus Editrice. In Spain, products were sold by Devir.

See also

• MechWarrior: Dark Age - Miniatures - Sarna's page on the miniatures used in MechWarrior Collectable Miniatures Game (including its expansions).
• Category:MechWarrior (Collectable Miniatures Game) Products - Sarna's category for MechWarrior Collectable Miniatures Game products

Notes

• ^ Unlike the similar pilot dossiers, the faction dossiers included in the MechWarrior: Dark Age - Starter Set have not been republished by Catalyst Game Labs. Additionally, two, for the Stormhammers and the Republic Armed Forces, were made freely available on the WizKids website; the others were only released in print.
• In the later years of the CMG, a number of products were publicly announced, but never released. These are documented on BattleTechWiki's Vaporware page.

External links

• WizKids MechWarrior: Dark Age Product Webpage (archived) (2002-2004) Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mwdarkage/mw_article.asp?cid=36800&frame=products)
• WizKids MechWarrior: Dark Age Starter Set Product Webpage (archived) (2002) Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mwdarkage/mw_article.asp?cid=36557&frame=products)
• The Stormhammers dossier from the WizKids website, as of 29 May 2005 (via Wayback Machine)
• The Republic Armed Forces dossier from the WizKids website, as of 7 December 2008 (via Wayback Machine)