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| name = Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations | | name = Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations | ||
| − | | type = Technical Readout | + | | type = Technical Readout (PDF) |
| author = | | author = | ||
| − | | development = [[Herbert A. Beas II]] <br> [[Randall N. Bills]], [[Jason Schmetzer]] (Development Assistance) | + | | development = [[Herbert A. Beas II]];<br> [[Randall N. Bills]], [[Jason Schmetzer]] (Development Assistance) |
| − | | primarywriting = [[Paul | + | | primarywriting = [[Paul Sjardijn]];<br> Herbert A. Beas II (Writing Assistance) |
| pages = 27 | | pages = 27 | ||
| − | | cover = [[Matt Heerdt]] (Design & Layout) | + | | cover = [[Matt Heerdt]] (Design & Layout) |
| − | | interiorart = [[David L. McCulloch]] (Record Sheets) < | + | | interiorart = [[David L. McCulloch]] (Record Sheets)<br> [[Shane Hartley]], [[Steve Walker]], Matt Heerdt (BattleTech Logo Design) |
| − | | illustrations = [[Brent Evans]] <br/> [[Doug Chaffee]] <br/> [[Chris Lewis]] <br/> [[Jim Nelson]] | + | | illustrations = [[Brent Evans]],<br/> [[Doug Chaffee]],<br/> [[Chris Lewis]],<br/> [[Jim Nelson]] |
| publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | | publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | ||
| − | | productioncode = [ | + | | productioncode = [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-experimental-technical-readout-corporations-pdf CAT 35643] |
| − | | year = May | + | | year = 2 May 2010 |
| ISBN10 = | | ISBN10 = | ||
| ISBN13 = | | ISBN13 = | ||
| − | | MSRP = $4 | + | | 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]] | + | | precededby = ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]'' |
| − | | followedby = [[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]] | + | | followedby = ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The fourth in [[CGL]]'s PDF exclusive | + | 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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| + | 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# | + | * [[Quickdraw#Variants|QKD-8X ''Quickdraw'']] |
* [[Charger#Variants|CGR-1X1 ''Charger'']] | * [[Charger#Variants|CGR-1X1 ''Charger'']] | ||
* [[Arbiter|ARB-001 ''Arbiter'']] | * [[Arbiter|ARB-001 ''Arbiter'']] | ||
| − | * [[Skulker#Variants|X-5 Skulker]] | + | * [[Skulker (Combat Vehicle)#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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==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. | + | * 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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[[Category:Jihad Books]] | [[Category:Jihad Books]] | ||
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| Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Technical Readout (PDF) |
| Development | Herbert A. Beas II; Randall N. Bills, Jason Schmetzer (Development Assistance) |
| Primary writing | Paul Sjardijn; Herbert A. Beas II (Writing Assistance) |
| Pages | 27 |
| Cover Artwork | Matt Heerdt (Design & Layout) |
| Interior Artwork | David L. McCulloch (Record Sheets) Shane Hartley, Steve Walker, Matt Heerdt (BattleTech Logo Design) |
| Illustrations | Brent Evans, Doug Chaffee, Chris Lewis, Jim Nelson |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Product code | CAT 35643 |
| First published | 2 May 2010 |
| MSRP | $4.95 |
| Content | |
| Era | Jihad |
| Agency | StarCorps Industries |
| Universe Date | 6 June 3077 |
| Series | Experimental Technical Readouts |
| Preceded by | Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators |
| Followed by | Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks |
Description[edit]
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 BattleMechs, five combat vehicles, two aerospace fighters, 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.
From the back cover[edit]
| “ | 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…
Experimental Tech Readout: Corporations samples the custom and prototype designs that are still going through their shakedown trials in the corporate research sites throughout the BattleTech universe. Each design featured in this book incorporates some of the latest technologies developed by the realms of the Inner Sphere as the war against the Word of Blake thunders on. These technologies—first described in Tactical Operations—have yet to face their first actions in real combat, but each has been tailored for an eventual debut on battlefields yet to come. Statistics and Record Sheets are included for 13 new experimental BattleMechs, vehicles, and aerospace units presented in this book, ready for play in advanced BattleTech games. |
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Contents[edit]
- Introduction
- Ira Mason, Director of Competitive Analysis, StarCorps Industries 6 June 3077
- FS9-81X Firestarter
- HBK-7X-4 Hunchback
- QKD-8X Quickdraw
- CGR-1X1 Charger
- ARB-001 Arbiter
- X-5 Skulker
- "Sniper" Sea Skimmer
- Maxim Flanker
- Partisan Hull Defense
- "Kalki" Cruise Missile Launcher
- SB-31 Sabre "Defense Special"
- SL-27X Sholagar
- Planetlifter Support Aircraft
Related TROs[edit]
- Experimental Technical Readout: 1945
- Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks
- Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles
- Experimental Technical Readout: The Clans
- Experimental Technical Readout: Caveat Emptor
- Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar
- Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations
- Experimental Technical Readout: Davion
- Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators
- Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers
- Experimental Technical Readout: Kurita
- Experimental Technical Readout: Liao
- Experimental Technical Readout: Marik
- Experimental Technical Readout: Mercs
- Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted
- Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery
- Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms
- Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates
- Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1
- Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2
- Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3
- Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4
- Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5
- Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1
- Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2
- Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3
- Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech
- Experimental Technical Readout: Royal Fantasy
- Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner
- Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1
Notes[edit]
- 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.