Combat Manual: Mercenaries
Combat Manual: Mercenaries | |
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Product information | |
Type | Source Book |
Author | Geoff Swift |
Development | Ray Arrastia Joshua Franklin |
Primary writing | Geoff Swift |
Pages | 138 |
Cover Artwork | Anthony Scroggins |
Illustrations | Ray Arrastia Ken Fairclough Mark Hayden Alexander Immerzeel David Allen Kerber Chris Lewis Marco Mazzoni Foliran Mellies Jeff Porter Anthony Scroggins Eric Williams |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
Product code | CAT35260 |
First published | 2015 |
ISBN-10 | 1942487509 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1942487500 |
MSRP | $14.99 (US) $34.99 (US) (Printed) |
Content | |
Era | Late Succession Wars era Early Clan Invasion Era |
Timeline | 3025 - 3049 |
Series | Combat Manuals |
Followed by | Combat Manual: Kurita |
Description
First in the Combat Manual series, Combat Manual: Mercenaries is a faction specific sourcebook designed by Catalyst Game Labs for the Alpha Strike Game System and it's expansions including Abstract Combat System found in Interstellar Operations. The source book covers the time period on the cusp of the Clan Invasion, focused on Mercenaries companies working for various Succession Houses and other interests.
The book provides information various mercenary units operating at the time. The produce also information to create a typical mercenary units formations featured in the book using Alpha Strike rules and provides a Mini-Technical Readout featuring previous Unseen BattleMechs which have been re-imaged with new appearances.
Initially ,Combat Manual: Mercenaries was released as a Beta version, the beta period running from November 5 2015 to December 10 2015. The product official full release was April 1st, 2016.
Product Description
“ | Have 'Mech, Will Travel.
Some soldiers fight for king and country, some for honor and glory, others for liberty or loved ones. We'll fight for that too, whatever your cause, as long as the check clears. For over forty centuries, mercenaries have plied their trade and been instrumental in toppling empires or holding the tides of war at bay. And as mankind expanded to the stars, soldiers of fortune rose to new heights of power. Business is booming, yet along with those riches comes a dangerous life and the scorn of many who see only filthy lucre-warriors. It's a dangerous life, but as long as you keep your 'Mech intact and your bottom line balanced, the universe is yours! BattleTech Combat Manual: Mercenaries contains information on the soldier-for-hire trade and their place in the Inner Sphere. This manual takes a look at some of the most renowned mercenaries of the 31st century, detailing their histories, tactics, unit crests, paint schemes, and notable personnel. This Alpha Strike expansion includes special rules for unique character abilities, faction-specific rules, force-building, and a mini Technical Readout — everything you need to field your favorite mercenary command on the tabletop or create your own. |
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Contents
- Filthy Plight (short story)
- Soldiers of Fortune
- Mercenary History
- Hiring Halls
- The Business of War
- Combat Commands
- Blue Star Irregulars
- Brion's Legion
- 21st Centauri Lancers
- Cranston Snord's Irregulars
- Crescent Hawks
- Derek's Devils
- The Dioscuri
- Dismal Disinherited
- 15th Dracon
- Eridani Light Horse
- The Filthy Lucre
- Fuchida's Fusiliers
- Glory Warriors
- Grave Walkers
- Gray Death Legion
- Grim Determination
- Hansen's Roughriders
- Illician Lancers
- Kell Hounds
- Killer Bees
- Langendorf Lancers
- Lexington Combat Group
- Lindon's Company
- Little Richard's Panzer Brigade
- Lone Wolves
- Marshigama's Legionnaires
- Northwind Highlanders
- Ramilie's Raiders
- Seventeenth Recon Regiment
- Screaming Eagles
- Simonson's Cutthroats
- Smithson's Chinese Bandits
- 12th Star Guards
- 4th Tau Ceti Rangers
- Waco's Rangers
- 12th Vegan Rangers
- Wilson's Hussars
- Wylie's Coyotes
- Wolf's Dragoons
- Rules Addendum
- Force Building
- Select Point Value Total
- Choose an Era
- Choose a Faction
- Choose a Combat Command
- Build a Company
- Build Formations
- Assigning
- Special Command Abilities
- Supplemental Mercenaries
- Mercenary Special Command Abilities
- Mercenary Lances (Formations)
- Unaffiliated Mercenaries
- Technical Readout
- Guns for Hire
- Mercenary Faction Lists
Notes
- Original publication for Combat Manual: Mercenaries was electronically published in the BETA Form for discount, this allowed for fans to help the CGL with feedback to work out problems of this new series of books. Players are directed to advise CGL of any issues on the official Combat Manual: Mercenaries feedback thread
- At the BETA version's release, Alpha Strike Rule Book was given bundled with the BETA source book.
- April 1st, the full release of the book was published, with previous buyers of the BETA version of the book given a free update.
- Changes to the book include; Book pages going up to 138 pages from it's 127. The additional entry of the Hansen's Roughriders and corrections to errants found during the BETA phase of the book's release.