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| image              = XTROCorp.jpg
 
| image              = XTROCorp.jpg
 
| name                = Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations
 
| name                = Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations
| type                = Technical Readout (PDF)
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| type                = Technical Readout
 
| author              =  
 
| author              =  
| development        = [[Herbert A. Beas II]];<br> [[Randall N. Bills]], [[Jason Schmetzer]] (Development Assistance)
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| development        = [[Herbert A. Beas II]] <br> [[Randall N. Bills]], [[Jason Schmetzer]] (Development Assistance)
| primarywriting      = [[Paul Sjardijn]];<br> Herbert A. Beas II (Writing Assistance)
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| primarywriting      = [[Paul Sjardijin]] <br> Herbert A. Beas II (Writing Assistance)
 
| pages              = 27
 
| pages              = 27
| cover              = [[Matt Heerdt]] (Design & Layout)
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| cover              = [[Matt Heerdt]] (Design & Layout)  
| interiorart        = [[David L. McCulloch]] (Record Sheets)<br> [[Shane Hartley]], [[Steve Walker]], Matt Heerdt (BattleTech Logo Design)
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| interiorart        = [[David L. McCulloch]] (Record Sheets) <bn> [[Shane Hartley]], [[Steve Walker]], Matt Herdt (BattleTech Logo Design)
| illustrations      = [[Brent Evans]],<br/> [[Doug Chaffee]],<br/> [[Chris Lewis]],<br/> [[Jim Nelson]]
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| illustrations      = [[Brent Evans]] <br/> [[Doug Chaffee]] <br/> [[Chris Lewis]] <br/> [[Jim Nelson]]
 
| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
 
| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
| productioncode      = [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-experimental-technical-readout-corporations-pdf CAT 35643]
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| productioncode      = [http://www.classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=293 CAT 35643]
| year                = 2 May 2010
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| year                = May 2nd, 2010
 
| ISBN10              =  
 
| ISBN10              =  
 
| ISBN13              =  
 
| ISBN13              =  
| MSRP                = $4.95
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| MSRP                = $4,95
 
| content            =  
 
| content            =  
 
| era                = [[Jihad era|Jihad]]
 
| era                = [[Jihad era|Jihad]]
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| timeline            =  
 
| timeline            =  
 
| series              = Experimental Technical Readouts
 
| series              = Experimental Technical Readouts
| precededby          = ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]''
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| precededby          = [[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]
| followedby          = ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]''
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| followedby          = [[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
The fourth in [[CGL]]'s PDF exclusive mini–''[[Technical Readout]]'' (or ''TROlet'') series, '''''Experimental Tech Readout: Corporations''''' (abbreviated '''XTRO:Corporations''') provides full fluff, stats, and [record sheets]] of prototype and R&D testbed variants of four [[BattleMech]]s, five [[combat vehicle]]s, two [[aerospace fighter]]s, and a [[conventional fighter]] design from previously released ''Technical Readouts'', as well as a unique new combat [[IndustrialMech]], all utilizing [[experimental technology]].
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The fourth in [[CGL]]'s PDF exclusive mini-[[Technical Readout]] or TROlet series, '''Experimental Tech Readout: Corporations''' (shorted as '''XTRO:Corporations''') provides full fluff, stats and [[Record Sheets]] of prototype and R&D test bed variants of four [[BattleMech]]s, five [[Combat Vehicle]]s, two [[AeroSpace Fighter]]s and a [[Conventional Fighter]] design from previously released Technical Readouts as well as a unique new combat [[IndustrialMech]], all utilizing [[Experimental Technology]].
 
 
In-universe, the ''TRO'' is an analytical report on [[StarCorps Industries]]' competitors, for the company's second quarter board meeting of [[3077]].
 
  
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In-universe, the TRO is an analytical report on [[StarCorps Industries]]' competitors, for the company's second quarter board meeting of [[3077]].
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==From the back cover==
 
==From the back cover==
 
{{quote|''Mercenaries aren’t the only ones who see the profits in war. As the [[Word of Blake]] crumbles before the might of rallying Houses, the latest surge in military demand could ebb along with it. But there is always another conflict around the corner, and the interstellar arms conglomerates—from [[Defiance Industries]] and [[StarCorps]] to [[Imstar Aerospace]] and [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]—are all banking on the next surge in inevitable military spending with a plethora of new prototype war machines for the post-[[Jihad]] end-user…''
 
{{quote|''Mercenaries aren’t the only ones who see the profits in war. As the [[Word of Blake]] crumbles before the might of rallying Houses, the latest surge in military demand could ebb along with it. But there is always another conflict around the corner, and the interstellar arms conglomerates—from [[Defiance Industries]] and [[StarCorps]] to [[Imstar Aerospace]] and [[Wakazashi Enterprises]]—are all banking on the next surge in inevitable military spending with a plethora of new prototype war machines for the post-[[Jihad]] end-user…''
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* [[Firestarter (BattleMech)#Variants|FS9-81X ''Firestarter'']]
 
* [[Firestarter (BattleMech)#Variants|FS9-81X ''Firestarter'']]
 
* [[Hunchback#Variants|HBK-7X-4 ''Hunchback'']]
 
* [[Hunchback#Variants|HBK-7X-4 ''Hunchback'']]
* [[Quickdraw#Variants|QKD-8X ''Quickdraw'']]
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* [[Quickdraw#Varints|QKD-8X ''Quickdraw'']]
 
* [[Charger#Variants|CGR-1X1 ''Charger'']]
 
* [[Charger#Variants|CGR-1X1 ''Charger'']]
 
* [[Arbiter|ARB-001 ''Arbiter'']]
 
* [[Arbiter|ARB-001 ''Arbiter'']]
* [[Skulker (Combat Vehicle)#Variants|X-5 Skulker]]
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* [[Skulker#Variants|X-5 Skulker]]
 
* [[Sea Skimmer#Variants|"Sniper" Sea Skimmer]]
 
* [[Sea Skimmer#Variants|"Sniper" Sea Skimmer]]
 
* [[Maxim#Variants|Maxim Flanker]]
 
* [[Maxim#Variants|Maxim Flanker]]
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==Related TROs==
 
==Related TROs==
{{XTROList}}
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Liao]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Clans]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms]]''
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* ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1]]''
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
* This is the first ''XTRO'' title to include a fully new design in the ''Arbiter'' rather than new, albeit heavily changed, variants of existing designs.
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* This is the first XTRO title to include a fully new design in the ''Arbiter'' rather than new, albeit heavily changed, variants of existing designs.
 
 
  
[[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides]]
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[[Category:Electronic Books|{{PAGENAME}}]]
[[Category:Digital Products]]
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[[Category:Technical Readouts|{{PAGENAME}}]]
 
[[Category:Jihad Books]]
 
[[Category:Jihad Books]]

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