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In [[BattleTech]], '''MechWarrior''' can refer to:
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'''MechWarrior''' is often used as an alternative moniker or brand name for [[BattleTech]]-related products and publications. It can refer to:
  
 
==In-universe==
 
==In-universe==
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* A [[BattleMech]] [[MechWarrior (pilot)|pilot]]
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* [[MechWarrior (pilot)]], a neo-feudal warrior piloting (and typically owning) a [[BattleMech]]
  
 
==Games==
 
==Games==
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* The [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] (and later MechWarrior: Age of Destruction) boardgame and its setting, a miniatures-based collectible game by [[WizKids]] and using the [[Clix]] system and rules, set in the [[BattleTech]] universe but initially some 60 years ahead of the classic timeline; since being discontinued, the Dark Age setting and timeline has been overtaken by and incorporated into the classic BattleTech game line.
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===Tabletop game===
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* The [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] and later MechWarrior: Age of Destruction (MWDA/MWAoD) boardgame and its setting, a miniatures-based collectible game by [[WizKids]] using the [[Clix]] system and rules. A distinct boardgame from [[Classic BattleTech]], it was initially set some 60 years ahead of the classic BattleTech universe timeline and had its own novel line (see below). It was discontinued as a separate game, and its setting, timeline and novels were since overtaken by and incorporated into the classic BattleTech game line.
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===Role-playing games===
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The [[MechWarrior (RPG)|MechWarrior Role Playing Game (RPG)]] series:
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* ''[[MechWarrior, First Edition]]'' by [[FASA]].
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* ''[[MechWarrior, Second Edition]]'' by FASA.
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* ''[[MechWarrior, Third Edition]]'' by FASA; reprinted by [[FanPro]] in 2007 as ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' with new name and cover art to avoid confusion with the then-new [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] brand.
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* ''[[A Time of War]]'' and ''[[A Time of War Companion]]'' by CGL, this RPG system is informally also known as ''"MechWarrior, Fourth Edition"''.
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* ''[[MechWarrior: Destiny]]'' by CGL; a new, rules-light approach to roleplaying in the BattleTech universe devised not to supplant ''A Time of War'', but to serve as an alternative ruleset.
  
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===Video games===
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* The [[MechWarrior (RPG)|MechWarrior Role Playing Game (RPG)]] series:
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*The [[MechWarrior (video games)|MechWarrior series of video games]]:
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** ''[[MechWarrior, First Edition]]'' by [[FASA]]
 
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** ''[[MechWarrior, Second Edition]]'' by FASA
 
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** ''[[MechWarrior, Third Edition]]'' by [[FanPro]]; reprinted by [[CGL]] in 2007 as ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' with new name and cover art to avoid confusion with the then-new [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] brand (see below)
 
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** ''[[A Time of War]]'' and ''[[A Time of War Companion]]'' by CGL, this RPG system is informally also known as ''"MechWarrior, Fourth Edition"''
 
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* The [[MechWarrior (video games)|MechWarrior series of video games]]:
 
 
** ''[[MechWarrior (1989 Video Game)|MechWarrior]]''
 
** ''[[MechWarrior (1989 Video Game)|MechWarrior]]''
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** ''[[MechWarrior (SNES)]]'', a heavily altered SNES port of the aforementioned ''MechWarrio'' PC game
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** ''[[MechWarrior (SNES)]]'', a heavily altered [[w:SNES|SNES]] port of the aforementioned ''MechWarrior'' PC game
 
** ''[[MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat]]'' & ''Ghost Bear's Legacy'' expansion pack
 
** ''[[MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat]]'' & ''Ghost Bear's Legacy'' expansion pack
 
** ''[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]'' (a distinct title from the aforementioned ''MechWarrior 2'', but using the same game engine)
 
** ''[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]'' (a distinct title from the aforementioned ''MechWarrior 2'', but using the same game engine)
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** ''[[MechWarrior 3050]]'', a SNES console game featuring near-identical cover graphics to ''MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat'' despite being a totally different game
 
 
** ''[[MechWarrior 3]]'' & ''Pirate's Moon'' expansion pack
 
** ''[[MechWarrior 3]]'' & ''Pirate's Moon'' expansion pack
 
** ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance]]'' & ''Black Knight'' expansion pack
 
** ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance]]'' & ''Black Knight'' expansion pack
 
** ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries]]
 
** ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries]]
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** ''[[MechWarrior Online]]'', which was initially announced as ''MechWarrior'' (a "reboot" of the series) and back then also informally known as ''MechWarrior 5''
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** ''[[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries]]''
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** ''[[MechWarrior 3050]]'', a SNES console game featuring near-identical cover graphics to ''MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat'' despite being a totally different game
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* ''[[MechWarrior Online]]'' (MWO)
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* ''[[MechWarrior Tactics]]'', cancelled in iin 2014 while still in closed beta stage
  
 
==Novels==
 
==Novels==
 
* The [[MechWarrior series]], six unrelated [[ROC]] novels set in the classic [[BattleTech]] setting and era
 
* The [[MechWarrior series]], six unrelated [[ROC]] novels set in the classic [[BattleTech]] setting and era
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* The summary title of a [[MechWarrior (omnibus)|German omnibus edition]] of the first three novels in the aforementioned MechWarrior series by ROC
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** The summary title of a [[MechWarrior (omnibus)|German omnibus edition]] of the first three novels in the aforementioned MechWarrior novel series
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* The [[MechWarrior: Dark Age novels|MechWarrior: Dark Age]] novel series in the eponymous MechWarrior: Dark Age setting (see above)
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* The [[MechWarrior: Dark Age novels|MechWarrior: Dark Age]] novel series in the eponymous MechWarrior: Dark Age setting (see above), distinct from the aforementioned MechWarrior novel series
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==Other==
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*''[[MechWarrior: Legends]]'' art book
  
 
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Revision as of 13:09, 4 April 2020

MechWarrior is often used as an alternative moniker or brand name for BattleTech-related products and publications. It can refer to:

In-universe

Games

Tabletop game

  • The MechWarrior: Dark Age and later MechWarrior: Age of Destruction (MWDA/MWAoD) boardgame and its setting, a miniatures-based collectible game by WizKids using the Clix system and rules. A distinct boardgame from Classic BattleTech, it was initially set some 60 years ahead of the classic BattleTech universe timeline and had its own novel line (see below). It was discontinued as a separate game, and its setting, timeline and novels were since overtaken by and incorporated into the classic BattleTech game line.

Role-playing games

The MechWarrior Role Playing Game (RPG) series:

Video games

Novels

  • The MechWarrior series, six unrelated ROC novels set in the classic BattleTech setting and era
    • The summary title of a German omnibus edition of the first three novels in the aforementioned MechWarrior novel series
  • The MechWarrior: Dark Age novel series in the eponymous MechWarrior: Dark Age setting (see above), distinct from the aforementioned MechWarrior novel series

Other

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