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| image = 1stSS.jpg
 
| image = 1stSS.jpg
 
| name = 1st Somerset Strikers
 
| name = 1st Somerset Strikers
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| product development = [[Bryan Nystul]]
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| primary writing = [[Rob Cruz]] <br /> [[Sam Lewis]] <br /> [[Sharon Turner Mulvihill]] <br /> [[Bryan Nystul]] <br /> [[Tom Peters]] <br /> [[Diane Piron-Gelman]]
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| cover =
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| illustrations = [[Steve Bryant]] <br /> [[Mark Ernst]] <br /> [[Robb Gardner]] <br /> [[Jeff Laubenstein]] <br /> [[Jamie Marshall]]  <br /> [[David Martin]] <br /> [[Jim Nelson]] <br /> [[Mike Nielsen]] <br /> [[Dylan Robinson]]
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| era = [[Clan Invasion era]]
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| type = Sourcebook
 
| publisher = [[FASA]]
 
| publisher = [[FASA]]
 
| year = 1995
 
| year = 1995
| production code = 1687
 
| ISBN = 1-55560-258-4
 
| MSRP = 18.00
 
| type = Scenario
 
| battletech year = [[3050]]
 
| pov = [[FedSuns]] [[MI7]]
 
| primary writing =
 
*[[Rob Cruz]]
 
*[[Sam Lewis]]
 
*[[Sharon Turner Mulvihill]]
 
*[[Bryan Nystul]]
 
*[[Tom Peters]]
 
*[[Diane Piron-Gelman]]
 
| product development = Bryan Nystul
 
| illustrations =
 
*[[Steve Bryant]]
 
*[[Mark Ernst]]
 
*[[Robb Gardner]]
 
*[[Jeff Laubenstein]]
 
*[[Jamie Marshall]]
 
*[[David Martin]]
 
*[[Jim Nelson]]
 
*[[Mike Nielsen]]
 
*[[Dylan Robinson]]
 
| additional writing =
 
 
| pages = 132
 
| pages = 132
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| production code = [http://classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=126 1687]
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| ISBN = 1555602584
 
}}
 
}}
 
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
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==From the Back Cover==
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==From the back cover==
{{quote|'''The Clans:'''
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{{quote|''The [[Clans]]:''
  
They came from beyond the [[Periphery]], attacking dozens of planets in a massive blitzkrieg more devastating than any in the history of warfare. World after world fell before their technologically superior [[BattleMech]]s and armored infantry. Nothing in the [[Inner Sphere]] seemed able to stop them.
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''They came from beyond the [[Periphery]], attacking dozens of planets in a massive [[Clan Invasion|blitzkrieg]] more devastating than any in the history of warfare. World after world fell before their technologically superior [[OmniMech|BattleMech]]s and [[Clan Battle Armor|armored infantry]]. Nothing in the [[Inner Sphere]] seemed able to stop them.'
  
'''Major Adam Steiner''':
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''Major [[Adam Steiner]]:''
  
His unique brand of battlefield tactics earned him a transfer to the prestigious [[Nagelring|Nagelring War College]] on [[Tharkad]]. No sooner had he left his home world of [[Somerset]] than [[Clan Jade Falcon]] attacked, easily conquering the planet and capturing his brother [[Andrew Steiner|Andrew]]. Now [[Adam Steiner|Adam]] must forge a ragtag bunch of cadets and misfits into a team in order to retake his home and rescue his brother.
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''His unique brand of battlefield tactics earned him a transfer to the prestigious [[Nagelring|Nagelring War College]] on [[Tharkad]]. No sooner had he left his home world of [[Somerset]] than [[Clan Jade Falcon]] attacked, easily conquering the planet and capturing his brother [[Andrew Steiner|Andrew]]. Now Adam must forge a ragtag bunch of cadets and misfits into a [[1st Somerset Strikers|team]] in order to retake his home and rescue his brother.''
  
'''''1st Somerset Strikers''''' is the official guide to the [[Battletech: The Animated Series|BattleTech Animated Series]]. This sourcebook describes and illustrates in full color every character, [[BattleMech]], and vehicle from the show. Detailed accounts of each of the original fourteen episodes include a complete plot synopsis and special background information, and designer notes offer [[FASA]]'s perspective on the production of the ''BattleTech'' animated series. A section of [[BattleTech]] rules for the equipment and characters in the show, and scenarios based on the episodes make this book a valuable resource for fans of the game as well as the animated series.}}
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1st Somerset Strikers ''is the official guide to the [[Battletech: The Animated Series|BattleTech Animated Series]]. This sourcebook describes and illustrates in full color every character, [[BattleMech]], and vehicle from the show. Detailed accounts of each of the original fourteen episodes include a complete plot synopsis and special background information, and designer notes offer [[FASA]]'s perspective on the production of the BattleTech animated series. A section of [[BattleTech]] rules for the equipment and characters in the show, and scenarios based on the episodes make this book a valuable resource for fans of the game as well as the animated series.''}}
  
 
==Contents==
 
==Contents==
 
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==Notes==
 
 
 
  
 
[[Category:Books]]
 
[[Category:Books]]
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[[Category:Sourcebooks]]

Revision as of 18:27, 7 December 2008

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Description


From the back cover

The Clans:

They came from beyond the Periphery, attacking dozens of planets in a massive blitzkrieg more devastating than any in the history of warfare. World after world fell before their technologically superior BattleMechs and armored infantry. Nothing in the Inner Sphere seemed able to stop them.'

Major Adam Steiner:

His unique brand of battlefield tactics earned him a transfer to the prestigious Nagelring War College on Tharkad. No sooner had he left his home world of Somerset than Clan Jade Falcon attacked, easily conquering the planet and capturing his brother Andrew. Now Adam must forge a ragtag bunch of cadets and misfits into a team in order to retake his home and rescue his brother.

1st Somerset Strikers is the official guide to the BattleTech Animated Series. This sourcebook describes and illustrates in full color every character, BattleMech, and vehicle from the show. Detailed accounts of each of the original fourteen episodes include a complete plot synopsis and special background information, and designer notes offer FASA's perspective on the production of the BattleTech animated series. A section of BattleTech rules for the equipment and characters in the show, and scenarios based on the episodes make this book a valuable resource for fans of the game as well as the animated series.

Contents