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| type = Sourcebook | | type = Sourcebook | ||
| author = [[Jason Schmetzer]]<br>[[William Gauthier]]<br>[[Jason Hansa]]<br>[[Ken Horner]]<br>[[Philip A. Lee]]<br>[[Aaron Pollyea]]<br>[[Craig Reed]]<br>[[Elliotte Want]] | | author = [[Jason Schmetzer]]<br>[[William Gauthier]]<br>[[Jason Hansa]]<br>[[Ken Horner]]<br>[[Philip A. Lee]]<br>[[Aaron Pollyea]]<br>[[Craig Reed]]<br>[[Elliotte Want]] | ||
| − | | development = [[Jason Schmetzer]]<br | + | | development = [[Jason Schmetzer]]<br>[[Øystein Tvedten]] (strategic assistance) |
| pages = 264 | | pages = 264 | ||
| cover = [[Randall Mackey]] | | cover = [[Randall Mackey]] | ||
| − | | illustrations = [[Peter Johnston]]<br>[[Chris Lewis]]<br>[[Matt Plog]]<br>[[Rudy Valle]]<br>[[David White]]<br>[[Alex Williamson]]<br>[[Øystein Tvedten]] (maps)<br | + | | illustrations = [[Peter Johnston]]<br>[[Chris Lewis]]<br>[[Matt Plog]]<br>[[Rudy Valle]]<br>[[David White]]<br>[[Alex Williamson]]<br>[[Øystein Tvedten]] (maps)<br>[[Ray Arrastia]] (Logos/Layout)<br>[[David Allen Kerber]] (Logos)<br>[[Chris Lewis]] (Logos) |
| publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | | publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | ||
| productioncode = CAT35251 | | productioncode = CAT35251 | ||
| year = 2012 | | year = 2012 | ||
| ISBN13 = | | ISBN13 = | ||
| − | | MSRP = $40.00 | + | | MSRP = $40.00 |
| − | | era = [[Star League era]] | + | | content = |
| − | | timeline = | + | | era = [[Star League era]] |
| − | | series = | + | | agency = [[Republic Armed Forces]] |
| − | | precededby = ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | + | | universedate = 23 October [[3090]] |
| + | | timeline = [[2764]] | ||
| + | | series = Field Reports | ||
| + | | precededby = ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' | ||
| + | | followedby = ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | Framed as an "SLDF 2764 Readiness Report" to [[Commanding General of the Star League Defense Force|Commanding General]] [[Aleksandr Kerensky]], '''''Field Manual: SLDF''''' presents an in-depth look at the [[Star League]]'s mighty forces just prior to the [[Amaris Civil War]] and the onset of the [[Succession Wars]]. The first part discusses the structure of the [[Star League Defense Force]] by combat arm and the various departments and subcommands, while the main section presents a corps-by-corps breakdown of the SLDF Army and Navy. For the first time in a sourcebook, significant attention is given to the numbered fleets of the Navy—the most powerful space navy in history. | |
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
{{quote|'''THE GRANDEST ARMY''' | {{quote|'''THE GRANDEST ARMY''' | ||
| − | ''It was the middle of the twenty-eighth century. Two hundred years after the Age of War, all of mankind now lived, united, under one flag: the Star League. Defending and policing this vast realm nearly 3,000 worlds strong was the largest army ever known to humanity: the | + | ''It was the middle of the [[twenty-eighth century]]. Two hundred years after the [[Age of War]], all of mankind now lived, united, under one flag: the Star League. Defending and policing this vast realm nearly 3,000 worlds strong was the largest army ever known to humanity: the Star League Defense Force. Harnessing the largest fleet of [[WarShip]]s ever assembled, the most advanced technologies in [[BattleMech]] and [[aerospace]] design, and the finest, most disciplined training regimens in known space, the SLDF was the invincible might that kept the feuding [[Great Houses|Houses]] of the [[Inner Sphere]] in line.'' |
| − | + | ''Field Manual: SLDF'' ''describes the single greatest military force the Inner Sphere has ever seen: the Star League Defense Force. Including a brief history and overview of the SLDF, its formation, organization, and training programs, this book provides the most detailed look ever at the army that protected the Inner Sphere before the treachery of [[Stefan Amaris]] and the Succession Wars that soon followed. Special rules are also included, enabling players to create Star League forces for use in campaigns set in one of BattleTech's most storied eras.'' | |
}} | }} | ||
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
| + | <div style="-moz-column-count:2; column-count:2;"> | ||
* Credits | * Credits | ||
| − | * [[Greater Than Yourself]] (short story) | + | * ''[[Greater Than Yourself]]'' (short story) |
* Introduction | * Introduction | ||
** How To Use This Book | ** How To Use This Book | ||
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*** [[L Corps (Star League)|L Corps]] | *** [[L Corps (Star League)|L Corps]] | ||
** Sixteenth Fleet | ** Sixteenth Fleet | ||
| − | * [[Magistracy of Canopus Military Region]] | + | * [[Periphery Military Region|Magistracy of Canopus Military Region]] |
** [[17th Army (Star League)|Seventeenth Army]] | ** [[17th Army (Star League)|Seventeenth Army]] | ||
*** [[XLIII Corps (Star League)|XLIII Corps]] | *** [[XLIII Corps (Star League)|XLIII Corps]] | ||
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*** [[LXXII Corps (Star League)|LXXII Corps]] | *** [[LXXII Corps (Star League)|LXXII Corps]] | ||
** Seventeenth Fleet | ** Seventeenth Fleet | ||
| − | * [[Outworlds Alliance Military Region]] | + | * [[Periphery Military Region|Outworlds Alliance Military Region]] |
** [[18th Army (Star League)|Eighteenth Army]] | ** [[18th Army (Star League)|Eighteenth Army]] | ||
*** [[XLV Corps (Star League)|XLV Corps]] | *** [[XLV Corps (Star League)|XLV Corps]] | ||
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*** [[LXVIII Corps (Star League)|LXVIII Corps]] | *** [[LXVIII Corps (Star League)|LXVIII Corps]] | ||
** Eighteenth Fleet | ** Eighteenth Fleet | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Periphery Military Region|Taurian Concordat Military Region]] |
** [[19th Army (Star League)|Nineteenth Army]] | ** [[19th Army (Star League)|Nineteenth Army]] | ||
*** [[XLVI Corps (Star League)|XLVI Corps]] | *** [[XLVI Corps (Star League)|XLVI Corps]] | ||
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*** [[LXV Corps (Star League)|LXV Corps]] | *** [[LXV Corps (Star League)|LXV Corps]] | ||
** Nineteenth Fleet | ** Nineteenth Fleet | ||
| − | * [[Rim Worlds Republic Military Region]] | + | * [[Periphery Military Region|Rim Worlds Republic Military Region]] |
** [[20th Army (Star League)|Twentieth Army]] | ** [[20th Army (Star League)|Twentieth Army]] | ||
*** [[XLVII Corps (Star League)|XLVII Corps]] | *** [[XLVII Corps (Star League)|XLVII Corps]] | ||
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*** AeroSpace Random Assignment Tables | *** AeroSpace Random Assignment Tables | ||
** Special Unit Rules | ** Special Unit Rules | ||
| + | </div> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
Latest revision as of 05:08, 4 December 2023
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| Field Manual: SLDF | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Sourcebook |
| Author | Jason Schmetzer William Gauthier Jason Hansa Ken Horner Philip A. Lee Aaron Pollyea Craig Reed Elliotte Want |
| Development | Jason Schmetzer Øystein Tvedten (strategic assistance) |
| Pages | 264 |
| Cover Artwork | Randall Mackey |
| Illustrations | Peter Johnston Chris Lewis Matt Plog Rudy Valle David White Alex Williamson Øystein Tvedten (maps) Ray Arrastia (Logos/Layout) David Allen Kerber (Logos) Chris Lewis (Logos) |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Product code | CAT35251 |
| First published | 2012 |
| MSRP | $40.00 |
| Content | |
| Era | Star League era |
| Agency | Republic Armed Forces |
| Universe Date | 23 October 3090 |
| Timeline | 2764 |
| Series | Field Reports |
| Preceded by | Field Manual: 3085 |
| Followed by | Field Manual: 3145 |
Description[edit]
Framed as an "SLDF 2764 Readiness Report" to Commanding General Aleksandr Kerensky, Field Manual: SLDF presents an in-depth look at the Star League's mighty forces just prior to the Amaris Civil War and the onset of the Succession Wars. The first part discusses the structure of the Star League Defense Force by combat arm and the various departments and subcommands, while the main section presents a corps-by-corps breakdown of the SLDF Army and Navy. For the first time in a sourcebook, significant attention is given to the numbered fleets of the Navy—the most powerful space navy in history.
From the back cover[edit]
| “ | THE GRANDEST ARMY
It was the middle of the twenty-eighth century. Two hundred years after the Age of War, all of mankind now lived, united, under one flag: the Star League. Defending and policing this vast realm nearly 3,000 worlds strong was the largest army ever known to humanity: the Star League Defense Force. Harnessing the largest fleet of WarShips ever assembled, the most advanced technologies in BattleMech and aerospace design, and the finest, most disciplined training regimens in known space, the SLDF was the invincible might that kept the feuding Houses of the Inner Sphere in line. Field Manual: SLDF describes the single greatest military force the Inner Sphere has ever seen: the Star League Defense Force. Including a brief history and overview of the SLDF, its formation, organization, and training programs, this book provides the most detailed look ever at the army that protected the Inner Sphere before the treachery of Stefan Amaris and the Succession Wars that soon followed. Special rules are also included, enabling players to create Star League forces for use in campaigns set in one of BattleTech's most storied eras. |
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Contents[edit]
- Credits
- Greater Than Yourself (short story)
- Introduction
- How To Use This Book
- The Star League Defense Force
- Reunification War
- First Hidden War
- Second Hidden War
- Third Hidden War
- The Periphery Heats Up
- Organization of the SLDF
- Army Groups
- Armies
- Corps
- Divisions
- Brigades
- Regiments
- BattleMech Assets
- Aerospace Assets
- Armor Assets
- Infantry Assets
- Navy
- Organization and Procedure
- Operational Commands
- Support Commands
- Logistical Subcommands
- SLDF Bases and Fortifications
- Recruiting
- The Martial Olympiad
- Ranks
- Uniforms in the SLDF
- Regular Army Uniforms
- Star League Navy Uniforms
- Medals and Decorations
- Deployment Of The Regular Army
- The Regular Army
- The Fleet and the Army
- Garrison Fleet
- Reserve Fleet
- Terran Military Region
- First Army
- First Fleet
- Federated Suns Military Region
- Second Army
- Second Fleet
- Third Army
- Third Fleet
- 4th Army
- Fourth Fleet
- Capellan Confederation Military Region
- 5th Army
- Fifth Fleet
- Sixth Army
- Sixth Fleet
- Seventh Army
- Seventh Fleet
- Free Worlds League Military Region
- Eighth Army
- Eighth Fleet
- Ninth Army
- Ninth Fleet
- Tenth Army
- Tenth Fleet
- Lyran Commonwealth Military Region
- Eleventh Army
- Eleventh Fleet
- Twelfth Army
- Twelfth Fleet
- Thirteenth Army
- Thirteenth Fleet
- Draconis Combine Military Region
- Fourteenth Army
- Fourteenth Fleet
- Fifteenth Army
- Fifteenth Fleet
- Sixteenth Army
- Sixteenth Fleet
- Magistracy of Canopus Military Region
- Seventeenth Army
- Seventeenth Fleet
- Outworlds Alliance Military Region
- Eighteenth Army
- Eighteenth Fleet
- Taurian Concordat Military Region
- Nineteenth Army
- Nineteenth Fleet
- Rim Worlds Republic Military Region
- Twentieth Army
- Twentieth Fleet
- Rules Annex
- Random Assignment Table
- Using the Random Assignment Tables
- SLDF Equipment Levels
- BattleMech Random Assignment Tables
- Vehicle Random Assignment Tables
- AeroSpace Random Assignment Tables
- Special Unit Rules
- Random Assignment Table
Notes[edit]
- The trademarked title is the rather unwieldy BattleTech Field Manual: Star League Defense Force (Field Manual: SLDF), with BattleTech not in italics.