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	| development        = [[Loren K. Wiseman]], [[Michelle Sturgeon]]		| development        = [[Loren K. Wiseman]], [[Michelle Sturgeon]]
−	| primarywriting      = [[Kevin Stein (person)|Kevin Stein]]<br>[[Vincent J. Tognarelli]]<br>[[Dale L. Kemper]]<br>[[Michael C. LaBossiere]]<br>and others	+	| primarywriting      = [[Kevin Stein]], [[Vincent J. Tognarelli]], [[Dale L. Kemper]], [[Michael C. LaBossiere]] and others.
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	| publisher          = Game Designers' Workshop		| publisher          = Game Designers' Workshop
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−	| year                = 1986–1996	+	| year                = 1986
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−	| precededby          = Journal of the Travellers Aid Society	+	| precededby          = Journal of the Travellers Aid Society
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	==Issue 30==		==Issue 30==
−	'''Building the Perfect 'Mech''' by [[Kevin Stein (person)|Kevin Stein]]. Art by [[Tim Bradstreet]].	+	'''Building the Perfect 'Mech''' by [[Kevin Stein]]. Art by [[Tim Bradstreet]].
	: A how-to guide resulting in the 85-ton ''Lucien''.		: A how-to guide resulting in the 85-ton ''Lucien''.

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{{NotCanon}} {{InfoBoxProduct | image = | name = | type = Magazine | author = | development = [[Loren K. Wiseman]], [[Michelle Sturgeon]] | primarywriting = [[Kevin Stein]], [[Vincent J. Tognarelli]], [[Dale L. Kemper]], [[Michael C. LaBossiere]] and others. | pages = | cover = | interiorart = | illustrations = | publisher = Game Designers' Workshop | productioncode = | year = 1986 | ISBN10 = | ISBN13 = | MSRP = | content = | era = | timeline = 1986-1996 | series = | precededby = Journal of the Travellers Aid Society | followedby = }} '''''Challenge''''', often called Challenge Magazine, was a gaming magazine published by [[w:Game Designers' Workshop|Game Designers' Workshop]] that contained articles covering GDW's own games as well as those of other companies. Challenge replaced the earlier ''[[w:Journal of the Travellers Aid Society|Journal of the Travellers Aid Society]]'', retaining the numbering of ''JTAS'' but moving to a larger format; JTAS continued as a regular feature in ''Challenge''. Publication ended with issue 77. Approximately a third of issues had at least one BattleTech article, often the final article in the magazine. Only BattleTech-related material is listed here. ==Issue 30== '''Building the Perfect 'Mech''' by [[Kevin Stein]]. Art by [[Tim Bradstreet]]. : A how-to guide resulting in the 85-ton ''Lucien''. ==Issue 35== '''AFT 1B "''Afterburner''"'''' by [[Clare W. Hess|C.W. Hess]] and Mike A. Bozulich. Art by [[Janet Aulisio]], Rick Lowry, and [[Rick Harris]], with two images unsigned. : A light 'Mech with a number of house rules, including standing and "crouching" (quad) modes and limited-use jump jets. The stats for the AFT-1K Kuritan variant are also given. ==Issue 36== '''<nowiki>'</nowiki>Mech Alternatives''' by Kevin Stein. Art by [[Duane Loose]]. : Jump Vehicles built using ''[[CityTech]]'' design rules for hovercraft. TROs for three vehicles are included: :* Silhouette Jump Tank :* Worker Bee Jump Engineer :* FreeFall Drop APC ==Issue 38== '''Direct Fire Artillery''' by C.W. Hess. Art by Rick Harris, with an unsigned TOE diagram. : New rules for towing and deploying [[artillery]] in direct-fire mode, with fire rates for [[machine gun]]s and various sizes of [[autocannon]] and [[Long-Range Missile|long-]] and [[short-range missile]]s. Mobile emplacements are [[Gun Trailer|towed artillery]] with a turret. '''A Place in the Sun''' by [[w:David L. Pulver|David L. Pulver]]. Art by A.C. Farley. : A pair of scenarios for BattleTech and ''CityTech'', set on a world similar to [[w:Mercury (planet)|Mercury]]. ==Issue 39== '''Sky Eyes''' by [[Dale L. Kemper]]. Art is an unsigned hexmap. : A raid on Patinir by [[Sorenson's Sabres]], using maps from ''CityTech''.<ref>''Mercenaries Handbook'', p. 94: "Wilson's Hussars" mentions the Hussars being hired by the Draconis Combine in 3018 to raid the Lyran world of Patinir II, suffering betrayal immediately afterward.</ref> This scenario was republished with some changes in ''[[BattleTechnology: The Lost Issues]]''. '''The Waco Rangers: An In-Depth Look''' by Dale L. Kemper. Art by Rick Lowry. : A complete roster of the [[Waco Rangers|Rangers]] at the start of 3028. ==Issue 44 (April/May 1990)== '''CST-3S ''Cestus'': Technical Data Readout for a Heavy BattleMech''' by Dale L. Kemper. Art by Rick Harris. : An ancient long-range fire support design by [[Technicron Manufacturing]], only 5% remain in operation. Similar to a ''[[Rifleman]]'' with the movement profile of a ''[[Panther]]'', the arms paired an [[AC/2]] with a [[medium laser]], with an [[LRM-5]] in each side torso. A variant sacrifices the jump jets, some armor, and extra heat sinks to mount larger missile racks. :* This is not the canon ''[[Cestus]]'' BattleMech, but rather statistics intended for the ''Cestus'' figure produced by Ral Partha Enterprises, commonly called the Battledroid ''Cestus''. The text and 'Mech profile is identical to that previously published in ''[[w:The Space Gamer|Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer]]'' #79. Ral Partha's catalog number for this 'Mech, referenced explicitly in the ''Space Gamer'' article, was 20-814.<ref>[http://www.oocities.org/jymset/TROC_notes.html.tmp Discussion of the Cestus.]</ref> The [[jump jet]]s were not included in the stats, producing a 'Mech two tons underweight, two tons overweight with the jump jets included. ==Issue 47 (December 1990)== '''Psychology of 'Mech Warriors''' by [[w:Marcus L. Rowland|Marcus L. Rowland]]. Art by Rick Harris. : A one-page article that defines the concept of "Identification Psychosis", with which a MechWarrior can suffer psychosomatic effects from their 'Mech being damaged. '''Challenge Briefs''' : [[BattleTech Centers|The BattleTech Center]] now open in [[w:Chicago|Chicago]]. ==Issue 48 (January/February 1991)== '''Wolftrap: Harrow's Sun, June 25, 3029''' by Dale L. Kemper. Art is a hexmap diagram. : A scenario with [[Gamma Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Gamma Regiment of Wolf's Dragoons]] defending against the [[Eighth Galedon Regulars]]. ==Issue 51 (July 1991)== '''The Warrior's End: A 'MechWarrior Roleplaying Table''' by James Beane. Art by [[Earl Geier]]. : Random encounters and gambling at a bar on Gard, a conveniently located asteroid. No 'Mechs or military vehicles allowed. ==Issue 54 (November 1991)== '''Ghosts in the Machines''' by Michael C. LaBossiere. : A scenario with a lance of 'Mechs and four [[Scorpion|Scorpion-U]]s (ultra AC/5 replaces standard autocannon) versus an AI battle computer controlling a ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]'', some combat vehicles, and an armed compound. Two designs are introduced for the scenario: :* Laumer-class Heavy Tank, a Star League–era 80-ton tank with appropriate technology. :* ACH-1 ''Achilles'', a heavy command 'Mech with a [[C3 command unit|C3 master]]. A variant without the C3 is also listed. '''Challenge Briefs''' : FASA's recent releases include ''[[Falcon Guard|BattleTech: Falcon Guard]]'', ''[[ClanTroops]]'' and ''[[Unbound]]''. ==Issue 55 (December 1991)== '''Conner's World''' by Michael C. LaBossiere. Art by Earl Geier. : Conner's World is a balkanized earthlike Periphery planet with a working [[Hyperpulse Generator|HPG]] and several operational [[Star League]] factories capable of producing weapons and 'Mech parts, a perfect site for three scenarios. In "Border Incident", a mixed force of 'Mechs and combat vehicles attacks a border station. In "Rumble During the Rumble", an earthquake has uncovered a Star League supply vault in a desolate area between two polities, who react predictably. In "Guard Duty", a mercenary unit contracted by [[ComStar]] to protect the HPG station is simultaneously attacked by two local powers. Many of the 'Mechs and combat vehicles have modifications and two locally produced hovertanks are statted. :* The local Agni and Rudra are based on the same chassis, with the Agni carrying medium lasers and [[SRM-6]]s in its turret, the Rudra replacing the lasers, an SRM-6, and some ammo with a [[PPC]]. :* [[Wheeled APC]] – Nietzchen variant with three machine guns and a half-ton of ammo. :* Modified versions of the [[Bulldog]], [[Hunter Light Support Tank]], [[J. Edgar]], and [[Scimitar]]. :* Modified versions of the ARC-2R ''[[Archer]]'', CN9-A ''[[Centurion (BattleMech)|Centurion]]'', CLNT-2-3T ''[[Clint]]'', HER-2S ''[[Hermes]]'', LCT-1V ''[[Locust]]'', MAD-3R ''[[Marauder]]'',, RFL-3N ''[[Rifleman]]'', SHD-2DH ''[[Shadow Hawk]]'', STG-3R ''[[Stinger]]'', TBT-5N ''[[Trebuchet]]'', and WSP-1A ''[[Wasp]]''. '''Challenge Briefs''' : FASA's recent BattleTech releases are the same ones list in the previous issue. ==Issue 60 (May 1992)== '''It Takes All Kinds: 'MechWarriors and Society''' by Patrick Sheats. : Five archetypes of MechWarriors with three inborn abilities for the ''MechWarrior'' RPG. ==Issue 61 (June 1992)== '''Cover''' by [[Jim Nelson]]. : A ''[[Goliath]]'' in combat. '''Low Desert Kill''' by Michael C. LaBossiere. : A [[Clan]] [[Trinary]] raids a Kerek Arms factory on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of Kenseng 4. The defenders have a mixed bag of 'Mechs, combat vehicles, and [[infantry]], with some of the vehicles locally produced. :* YJ-5K "Yellow Jacket". A 25-ton VTOL with eight medium lasers. Not the canonical [[Yellow Jacket]] VTOL. :* MS-5Q "Mosquito". A 35-ton VTOL with four medium lasers and four [[LRM-5]]s. :* Kelson Support Vehicle. A 35-ton hovercraft with a [[large laser]], two [[small laser]]s, and LRM-5s, capable of carrying extra ammo internally and externally. ==Issue 64 (September 1992)== '''Challenge Reviews''' : ''BattleTech OmniMechs'' four-packs from [[Ral Partha]]. No reviewer credit. ==Issue 67 (December 1992)== '''On the Cutting Edge: Apple Churchill Hawkeye 4077 Weapon Linkage System''' by Vincent J. Tognarelli and Ryan Gore. : A [[Capellan Confederation]] technology similar to a [[machine gun array]], allowing any number of identical weapons in one location to use a single attack roll when activated.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=437.30 Info from user GRUD]</ref> A scenario using the system appears in the next issue. ==Issue 68== '''Fire on the Mountain''' by Vincent J. Tognarelli. Art by LaMont Fullerton. : A lance of the [[Sarna Reserves]] on [[Ward]] defends against an unsanctioned raid by a lance of Ivan's Marauders, a unit of [[Longwood's Bluecoats]]. The Marauders are on a tight schedule and only get one shot at their smash-and-grab. This scenario uses the Apple Churchill weapon linkage system profiled in Issue 67. ==Issue 69 (February 1993)== '''Infantry and Field Weapons''' by Michael C. LaBossiere. : Rules for constructing and using field weapons, towed chassis with common weapons. And new infantry types – optional modifiers for infantry experience and armored infantry. ==Issue 70== '''Infantry & Field Weapon Vehicles''' by Michael C. LaBossiere. : Technical readouts for vehicles designed for infantry transport, anti-infantry work, and supporting field weapons. :* Echidna. A late Star League–era anti-infantry tracked vehicle with sixteen machine guns, two medium lasers, and four small lasers. Several variants are briefly described. :* Porcupine. An infantry fighting vehicle common to all the [[Successor States]], tracked and carrying missiles, machine guns, and flamers. Variants are common. :* Tapir. A modified Echidna hull that uses the same laser setup in the turret; the three machine guns are modular and can be removed to increase the infantry compartment's capacity. Variants replace the [[fusion engine]] with an [[internal combustion engine]]. :* Jump Troop Transport. A VTOL for deploying jump infantry. Some armor and weapons are sacrificed to allow more space for troops. :* Infantry Transport. A standard infantry transport VTOL. Variants range from removing all weapons to carry more troops to gunship versions which remove abandon the troop transport role. :* Mule. A 20-ton wheeled vehicle for towing things and carrying cargo. Light armor and three machine guns. :* Medusa. Designed to operate eight remote field weapons while remaining out of sight. It does a fine [[w:Monty Python and the Holy Grail#Cast|Sir Robin]] impression if spotted. ==Issue 71== '''Maxed Out!''' by Dan Snuffin. : A table showing maximum possible armor by location, for use in 'Mech construction. '''Ant Hill''' by Michael C. LaBossiere. : The JumpShip ''Grant'', part of [[Operation EXODUS|Kerensky's Exodus]], suffered an overloaded drive system when reentering normal space; the bridge crew released all DropShips minutes before the ''Grant'' exploded. Without any alternative, the DropShips colonized a convenient world. After decades of peace, bandits discovered a juicy target with Star League technology. Three scenarios detail attacks by bandits in 3021, the Draconis Combine in 3029, and [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]] in 3052. These scenarios include weapons and machines described in issues 69 and 70. ==Issue 73== '''Cover''' by [[Jeff Laubenstein]]. : A ''[[Firestarter (BattleMech)|Firestarter]]'' reflects flames in its visor. '''New Technologies and Tactics''' by Aaron Braskin. : New Avalon Tactics Research Think Tank Paper #FCH145-AS describes three new 'Mechs that combine pulse lasers with C3 computers. Record sheets are included but should be proofread before using. :* PLS-5A ''Pulse Leader''. A 50-ton machine with jump jets and two [[large pulse laser]]s. :* PLR-6A ''Pulsar''. Five tons lighter and slightly faster than the ''Pulse Leader''. :* RGR-7A ''Ranger''. A 60-ton [[Hatchet|ax]]-wielder with [[MASC]] as well as jump jets. '''Reviews''' : ''[[Technical Readout: 3055|Technical Readout 3055]]'' and ''Medium OmniMechs'' reviewed by Craig Sheeley. ==Issue 76== BattleTech is listed on the cover but there is no BattleTech material. ==References== <references /> == External Links == * [[w:Challenge (game magazine)|''Challenge Magazine'']] * [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=437.0 Jal Phoenix's Inventory of ''Challenge Magazine''] * [http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/87201/Index-To-Challenge-Magazine-2577?term=Challenge+Magazine&manufacturers_id=4 Index to ''Challenge Magazine''] * [http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/87334/Challenge-Magazine-25-to-77--BUNDLE?filters=0_0_10122_0_0 Purchase nominally priced PDFs of this Magazine] [[Category:Magazines]]

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