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| image = Starterbook Sword and Dragon cover.jpg
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| image = Sword&Dragon.jpg
 
| name = Starterbook: Sword and Dragon
 
| name = Starterbook: Sword and Dragon
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| type = Scenario Pack
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| product development = [[Randall N. Bills]]
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| author =
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| primary writing = [[David L. McCulloch]] <br /> [[Stephen Mohan Jr.]] <br /> [[Ben Rome]]
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| development = [[Randall N. Bills]]
 
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| primarywriting = [[David L. McCulloch]] <br /> [[Steven Mohan Jr.]] <br /> [[Ben Rome]]
 
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| pages = 112
 
 
| cover = [[Doug Anderson]]
 
| cover = [[Doug Anderson]]
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| interiorart =
 
 
| illustrations = [[Michael Komarck]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]]
 
| illustrations = [[Michael Komarck]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]]
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| era = [[Succession Wars era]] <br /> [[Clan Invasion era]] <br /> [[Civil War era]] <br /> [[Jihad era]]
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| type = Scenario Pack
 
| publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
 
| publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
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| productioncode = 35100
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| year = 112
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| year = 2007
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| pages = 2007
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| ISBN10 = 0979204747
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| production code = [http://www.classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=199 35100]
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| ISBN13 = 978-0979204746
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| ISBN = 0979204746
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| content =
 
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| era = [[Succession Wars era]]<br />[[Clan Invasion era]]<br />[[Civil War era]]<br />[[Jihad era]]
 
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| timeline =  
 
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| series = Starterbooks
 
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| precededby =
 
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| followedby = ''[[Starterbook: Wolf and Blake]]''
 
 
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'''''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon''''' was the first in the "Starterbook" series of products designed to help ease new players from the ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Boxed Set]]'' ruleset into the expanded ''[[Total Warfare]]'' ruleset.
 
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It became somewhat infamous for an editorial oversight in its released edition by which the mission tree structure was broken, leaving the campaign almost unplayable; errata were published to address and fix the issue. (See [[Starterbook: Sword and Dragon#Errata|Errata]] section below.)
 
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
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The book revisits [[The Fox's Teeth]] and [[Sorenson's Sabres]], two company-sized units from [[House Davion]] and [[House Kurita]], respectively, which were the eponymous units for two of the earliest sourcebooks ever published for [[BattleTech]]: ''[[The Fox's Teeth: Exploits of McKinnon's Raiders]]'' and ''[[Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)]]''.  
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'''''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon''''' is the first in a series of products that is designed to help ease new players from the ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Boxed Set]]'' into ''[[Total Warfare]]''. The book features two company-sized units, one each from [[House Davion]] and [[House Kurita]]. ''Sword and Dragon'' details each of the units, including unique [['Mech]] variants and personalities. In conjunction with [[Iron Wind Metals]], these unique 'Mech variants have received their own miniatures. In addition, the book features a series of loosely defined scenario "tracks" that can be strung together to form a campaign. There are also rules for the unique units that are fielded by the two independent companies and prototype advanced-technology (for the 3040s) equipment.
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''Sword and Dragon'' details each of the units, including unique [['Mech]] variants and personalities. In conjunction with [[Iron Wind Metals]], these unique 'Mech variants have received their own miniatures. In addition, the book features a series of loosely defined scenario "tracks" that can be strung together to form a campaign which continues the units' stories from where the previous sourcebooks left off, intertwining their histories and narrating the exploits of the next generation up until the [[Jihad]] era. There are also rules for the unique units that are fielded by the two independent companies and prototype advanced-technology (for the 3040s) equipment.
 
  
 
==From the back cover==
 
==From the back cover==
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''A detached command originally from the legendary [[Sword of Light|Fifth Sword of Light]], Sorenson's Sabres are a deadly unit among the elite of [[House Kurita]]'s samurai, dedicated to cutting a swath through new and ancient enemies alike.''
 
''A detached command originally from the legendary [[Sword of Light|Fifth Sword of Light]], Sorenson's Sabres are a deadly unit among the elite of [[House Kurita]]'s samurai, dedicated to cutting a swath through new and ancient enemies alike.''
  
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''A new series, the Starterbooks are a perfect way to jump into the further excitement of the [[Classic BattleTech]] universe once players have tried their hands at [[BattleTech]]. ''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'' provides a short synopsis of the conflicts between the ancient enemies of House Davion and House Kurita, as well as a brief history and personal dossiers on the members of these two legendary combat commands. Including record sheets for everyone in the command&mdash;which includes eight, never-before-seen [['Mech]] variants–as well as a unique track system that allows players to develop their own scenarios, players will be firing [[autocannon]]s and tossing [[PPC]] lightning at one another in no time!''
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''A new series, the Starterbooks are a perfect way to jump into the further excitement of the [[Classic BattleTech]] universe once players have tried their hands at [[BattleTech]]. ''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'' provides a short synopsis of the conflicts between the ancient enemies of House Davion and House Kurita, as well as a brief history and personal dossiers on the members of these two legendary combat commands. Including record sheets for everyone in the command&mdash;which includes eight, never-before-seen [['Mech]] variants&mdash;as well as a unique track system that allows players to develop their own scenarios, players will be firing [[autocannon]]s and tossing [[PPC]] lightning at one another in no time!''
  
 
''The ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set]]'' is required to use'' Starterbook: Sword and Dragon.
 
''The ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set]]'' is required to use'' Starterbook: Sword and Dragon.
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** [[Age of War]]
 
** [[Age of War]]
 
** [[Star League]]
 
** [[Star League]]
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** [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]]
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** [[Succession Wars]]
 
** [[War of 3039]]
 
** [[War of 3039]]
 
** [[Clan Invasion|Coming of the Clans]]
 
** [[Clan Invasion|Coming of the Clans]]
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* The Fox's Teeth Personnel
 
* The Fox's Teeth Personnel
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** [[Ian McKinnon]]
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** Ian McKinnon
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** [[George Lytton]]
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** George Lytton
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** [[Austin Vorster]]
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** Austin Vorster
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** [[Daniel Waylen]]
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** Daniel Waylen
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** [[Paul Danton]]
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** Paul Danton
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** [[Hiro Chipende]]
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** Hiro Chipende
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** [[Dave "Tiny" Hill]]
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** Dave "Tiny" Hill
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** [[Henrik Dekker]]
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** Henrik Dekker
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** [[Ross McKinnon (31st c.)|Ross McKinnon]]
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** Ross McKinnon
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** [[Mateo Alvarez]]
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** Mateo Alvarez
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** [[Robert Grey]]
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** Robert Grey
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** [[Sara Lytton]]
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** Sara Lytton
  
 
* Sorenson's Sabres
 
* Sorenson's Sabres
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* Sorenson's Sabres Personnel
 
* Sorenson's Sabres Personnel
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** [[Daniel Sorenson]]
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** Daniel Sorenson
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** [[Grace Shiro]]
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** Grace Shiro
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** [[Emory Wilk]]
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** Emory Wilk
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** [[Shakir Jerrar]]
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** Shakir Jerrar
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** [[Dana Utsonomiya]]
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** Dana Utsonomiya
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** [[Andrew Martin]]
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** Andrew Martin
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** [[Sharron Burgoz]]
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** Sharron Burgoz
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** [[Seyla Teresa Martinez]]
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** Seyla Teresa Martinez
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** [[Albert Benton]]
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** Albert Benton
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** [[Jasmine Rubach]]
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** Jasmine Rubach
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** [[Elden Berardinelli]]
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** Elden Beradinelli
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** [[James MacPartland]]
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** James MacPartland
  
 
* Rules Annex
 
* Rules Annex
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* Record Sheets
 
* Record Sheets
  
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==Errata==
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[[Category:Books]]
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:''[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=36415.0 Link] to official errata document on the [[BattleTech Forum]]''
 
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The errata for this book contain corrections to the history section, particularly the fate of George Lytton (and removing the wrong reference to Hiro Chipende); clarify that Paul Denton pilots a CN9-A (not a CN9-D) and Sharron Burgoz's 'Mech is a TBT-7K (not a TBT-5K); alter the stated construction rules for [[double heat sink]]s, and correct some false entries in various tables and record sheets.
 
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Most importantly, they fix the campaign rules as follows:
 
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*With regards to the ''Recon'' mission it is clarified that ''"Any time this track is indicated, the choosing player may use the Recon-in-Force track (p. 70) instead."''
 
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*The first Objective for ''Recon-in-Force'' is changed to ''"1. ID / Scan all of the Defender’s buildings. Scanning must be done within 4 hexes of a building at the end of the Movement phase and in lieu of any attack. (Reward: 100)"'
 
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*Under "next tracks" after ''Beachhead'', delete ''Scout'' and ''Holding Action'', and add ''Fighting Withdrawal''.
 
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*Under "next tracks" after ''Pursuit'', delete ''Holding Action''.
 
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[[Category:Scenario Packs]]
 
[[Category:Scenario Packs]]

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