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| primarywriting = Jim Musser<br />Donna Ippolito<br />[[Boy F. Peterson, Jr.]] | | primarywriting = Jim Musser<br />Donna Ippolito<br />[[Boy F. Peterson, Jr.]] | ||
| pages = 96 | | pages = 96 | ||
− | | cover = [[Jim Nelson]]<br />[[Jeff Laubenstein]] | + | | cover = [[Jim Nelson]],<br />[[Jeff Laubenstein]] |
| interiorart = [[Jonathan Marcus]] (Cartography) | | interiorart = [[Jonathan Marcus]] (Cartography) | ||
− | | illustrations = [[Joel Biske]]<br />[[Jim Nelson|Jimbo Nelson]]<br />[[Earl Geier]]<br />[[Rick Harris]]<br />[[Tim Bradstreet]]<br />[[Jeff Laubenstein]] | + | | illustrations = [[Joel Biske]],<br />[[Jim Nelson|Jimbo Nelson]],<br />[[Earl Geier]],<br />[[Rick Harris]],<br />[[Tim Bradstreet]],<br />[[Jeff Laubenstein]] |
| publisher = [[FASA]] | | publisher = [[FASA]] | ||
| productioncode = 1639 | | productioncode = 1639 | ||
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| content = | | content = | ||
| era = [[Clan Invasion era]] | | era = [[Clan Invasion era]] | ||
− | | | + | | agency = [[Wolfnet]] |
+ | | universedate = 7 January [[3050]] | ||
+ | | timeline = | ||
| series = | | series = | ||
| precededby = | | precededby = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | Written from the perspective of | + | Written from the perspective of [[Wolf's Dragoons]]' intelligence organization [[Wolfnet]], '''''20 Year Update''''' pushes the current era of the BattleTech game universe forward from the [[Fourth Succession War]] to the cusp of the [[Clan Invasion]]. It details the massive political changes and new nations that spring up during this time, as well as providing deployment tables for all factions and updated maps of the Inner Sphere. The final section provides an overview of the movers and shakers circa [[3050]]. |
− | == From the back cover == | + | ==From the back cover== |
{{quote|''20 Year Update'' | {{quote|''20 Year Update'' | ||
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
+ | {{columns-start|num=3}} | ||
* The Inner Sphere: [[3050]] | * The Inner Sphere: [[3050]] | ||
* Historical Overview: [[3030]] – 3050 | * Historical Overview: [[3030]] – 3050 | ||
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** Conclusion | ** Conclusion | ||
** Deployment Tables | ** Deployment Tables | ||
− | + | {{column}} | |
* [[ComStar]] | * [[ComStar]] | ||
** A New Stance | ** A New Stance | ||
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:[[Theodore Kurita]] | :[[Theodore Kurita]] | ||
:[[Myndo Waterly]] | :[[Myndo Waterly]] | ||
− | :[[Melissa Steiner|Melissa Steiner Davion]] | + | :[[Melissa Steiner|Melissa Steiner Davion]] [''sic''] |
− | :[[Thomas Marik]] | + | :[[Thomas_Marik_(False)|Thomas Marik]] |
:[[Romano Liao]] | :[[Romano Liao]] | ||
:[[Takashi Kurita]] | :[[Takashi Kurita]] | ||
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:[[Candace Liao]] | :[[Candace Liao]] | ||
:[[Subhash Indrahar]] | :[[Subhash Indrahar]] | ||
− | :[[ | + | :[[Tormano Liao]] (as Tormana Liao) |
:[[Charles Seneca]] | :[[Charles Seneca]] | ||
:[[Justin Xiang Allard]] | :[[Justin Xiang Allard]] | ||
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::[[Selah Bey]] | ::[[Selah Bey]] | ||
::[[Corinne Marik]] | ::[[Corinne Marik]] | ||
+ | {{columns-end}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | * Much like the ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons | + | * Much like the ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' sourcebook, this book details a distinct point of time, with no mention of the existence of the [[Clans]] or their upcoming arrival (in 3050). As such it is really the last pre-Clan BattleTech book, and summarizes the universe at the end of the initial (pre-Clan) setting. |
* Notably, the ''20 Year Update'' mentions that [[ComStar]] lost contact with the [[Oberon Confederation]] and subsequently with its protectorate, the [[Elysian Fields]], as early as [[3045]] although the Clan invasion hit the periphery only in late [[3049]]. | * Notably, the ''20 Year Update'' mentions that [[ComStar]] lost contact with the [[Oberon Confederation]] and subsequently with its protectorate, the [[Elysian Fields]], as early as [[3045]] although the Clan invasion hit the periphery only in late [[3049]]. | ||
* At less than a page, the military technology review tells little beyond the names of new 'Mechs and details about the rise and fall of [[Listen-Kill Missile]]s. | * At less than a page, the military technology review tells little beyond the names of new 'Mechs and details about the rise and fall of [[Listen-Kill Missile]]s. | ||
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[[Category:Sourcebooks]] | [[Category:Sourcebooks]] |
Latest revision as of 23:46, 11 November 2023
20 Year Update | |
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Product information | |
Type | Sourcebook |
Development | Jordan Weisman (Production Manager) James L. Nelson (Project Director) L. Ross Babcock III (Editor-In-Chief) Donna Ippolito (Senior Editor) Jim Musser (Editor) C. R. Greene (Editorial Assistant) Ken Stolt (Research Assistant) |
Primary writing | Jim Musser Donna Ippolito Boy F. Peterson, Jr. |
Pages | 96 |
Cover Artwork | Jim Nelson, Jeff Laubenstein |
Interior Artwork | Jonathan Marcus (Cartography) |
Illustrations | Joel Biske, Jimbo Nelson, Earl Geier, Rick Harris, Tim Bradstreet, Jeff Laubenstein |
Publication information | |
Publisher | FASA |
Product code | 1639 |
First published | 1989 |
ISBN-10 | 1555601049 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1555601041 |
MSRP | $12.00 |
Content | |
Era | Clan Invasion era |
Agency | Wolfnet |
Universe Date | 7 January 3050 |
Description[edit]
Written from the perspective of Wolf's Dragoons' intelligence organization Wolfnet, 20 Year Update pushes the current era of the BattleTech game universe forward from the Fourth Succession War to the cusp of the Clan Invasion. It details the massive political changes and new nations that spring up during this time, as well as providing deployment tables for all factions and updated maps of the Inner Sphere. The final section provides an overview of the movers and shakers circa 3050.
From the back cover[edit]
“ | 20 Year Update
The year is 3050. Don't think of your character as twenty years older...think of his son as being ready for battle. |
” |
Contents[edit]
- The Inner Sphere: 3050
- Historical Overview: 3030 – 3050
- New Governments
- New Leaders
- Arming of ComStar
- War of 3039
- Federated Commonwealth
- Unification
- Opposition to Alliance
- War of 3039
- Politics
- Government
- Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth
- Economy
- Goals and Problems
- Deployment Tables
- War of 3039
- First Wave
- Counterthrust
- The Draconis Combine
- Free Rasalhague Republic
- Origins
- Revolt
- Independence
- Government
- Rasalhague KungsArmé (Royal Rasalhague Army)
- Economy
- Culture
- Conclusion
- Deployment Tables
- Free Worlds League
- Recent Events
- Politics
- Economy
- Military
- Conclusion
- Deployment Tables
- Capellan Confederation
- Reconstruction
- Politics
- Military
- Economy
- Conclusion
- Deployment Tables
- ComStar
- A New Stance
- Interstellar Relations
- Internal Politics
- Political Goals
- Com Guards
- Conclusion
- Deployment Tables
- Military Technology Review
- The Periphery
- Magistracy of Canopus
- Taurian Concordat
- Outworlds Alliance and Independents
- Bandit Kingdoms and Pirate Bands
- Deployment Tables
- Major Personalities of 3050
- Hanse Davion
- Theodore Kurita
- Myndo Waterly
- Melissa Steiner Davion [sic]
- Thomas Marik
- Romano Liao
- Takashi Kurita
- Victor Ian Steiner-Davion
- Haakon Magnusson
- Anastasius Focht
- Emma Centrella
- Tsen Shang
- Constance Kurita
- Ryan Steiner
- Morgan Hasek-Davion
- Li Weaver
- Tor Miraborg
- Candace Liao
- Subhash Indrahar
- Tormano Liao (as Tormana Liao)
- Charles Seneca
- Justin Xiang Allard
- Susie "One-Eye" Morgraine-Ryan
- Misha Auburn
- Other Notable Personalities
Notes[edit]
- Much like the Wolf's Dragoons sourcebook, this book details a distinct point of time, with no mention of the existence of the Clans or their upcoming arrival (in 3050). As such it is really the last pre-Clan BattleTech book, and summarizes the universe at the end of the initial (pre-Clan) setting.
- Notably, the 20 Year Update mentions that ComStar lost contact with the Oberon Confederation and subsequently with its protectorate, the Elysian Fields, as early as 3045 although the Clan invasion hit the periphery only in late 3049.
- At less than a page, the military technology review tells little beyond the names of new 'Mechs and details about the rise and fall of Listen-Kill Missiles.