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+ | * The title comprises descriptions of 95 units in total, all from Clan Invasion era, all units or variants of already introduced units were previously unpublished. Furthermore it contains description and rule sets for new unit technologies and unit construction. It contains: | ||
+ | ** 16 [[OmniMech]] designs, | ||
+ | ** 79 [[BattleMech]] designs, and | ||
+ | ** Technology for 'Mechs and Vehicles (weapons, equipment and construction materiels). | ||
* The in-character description of the title's contents is given by Adept XXI-sigma [[Merle Jimmus]], [[ComStar]], 8 February, [[3052]] | * The in-character description of the title's contents is given by Adept XXI-sigma [[Merle Jimmus]], [[ComStar]], 8 February, [[3052]] | ||
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* Some content is not listed in the Table of Content: | * Some content is not listed in the Table of Content: | ||
** OmniMech (profiles of all included OmniMech units) | ** OmniMech (profiles of all included OmniMech units) | ||
** BattleArmor Record Sheets (5 pages with, each containing 3x5 record sheets for Clan BattleArmor) | ** BattleArmor Record Sheets (5 pages with, each containing 3x5 record sheets for Clan BattleArmor) | ||
** Index | ** Index | ||
− | + | * The title became later affected by the [[Unseen]] isssue, which resulted in the 1996 release of ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Revised]]'' under the same product number with considerable changes to content. | |
− | + | * The title was replaced in 2007 with ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' which included all-new artwork, more units and adaptation to latest rule developments. | |
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[[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|3050]] | [[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|3050]] |
Revision as of 03:06, 10 August 2020
Technical Readout: 3050 | |
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Product information | |
Type | Technical readout |
Development | Sam Lewis Donna Ippolito (Senior Editor) Kent Stolt (Assistant Editor) |
Primary writing | J. Andrew Keith Jim Musser |
Pages | 240 |
Cover Artwork | Jim Nelson |
Illustrations | Joel Biske Jim Nelson Dana Knutson Steve Venters |
Publication information | |
Publisher | FASA |
Product code | 8614 |
First published | 1990 |
ISBN-10 | 1555600905 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1555600907 |
MSRP | 18.00 US $ |
Content | |
Era | Clan Invasion era |
Timeline | 3052 |
Series | Technical Readouts |
Followed by | Technical Readout: 3050 Revised |
Description
A major step forward for the BattleTech tabletop game, this TRO introduced a wealth of new BattleMechs, new technology and an entirely new unit type—Elementals, armored infantry brought along the invading Clans.
The first editions used construction rules that are (somewhat inaccurately) called "Fractional Accounting", where 0.25 ton increments were used. Later construction rules would only allow 0.5 ton increment, and at some point the designs from this book were upgraded to comply with the new rules. As a result, the Timber Wolf (Mad Cat) had its Endo Steel frame and XL Engine mass increased by 0.25 tons each (to 4 and 19.5 tons from 3.75 and 19.25 tons, respectively) and to account for the mass increase, the ER Small Laser in the right torso was removed. Other designs may have received a similar treatment.
Visually, the newer, post-rule change editions are discernible by having the title printed in orange letters (instead of white) with the line "Warriors of Kerensky" in blue instead of orange.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Clans
- The Uncommon Common Enemy
- Rivalry
- Bidding
- Intent
- Nonmilitary Technology
- Organization
- Tactics
- OmniMechs
- Elementals
Clan 'Mechs
- Dasher
- Koshi
- Uller
- Puma
- Dragonfly
- Fenris
- Black Hawk
- Ryoken
- Vulture
- Loki
- Thor
- Mad Cat
- Man O' War
- Masakari
- Gladiator
- Daishi
Inner Sphere Response
- Production
- Technology
- Strategy
- Deployment
- Light 'Mechs
- Medium 'Mechs
- Heavy 'Mechs
- Assault 'Mechs
Engineers' Tests
- Weapons
- Electronics
- Construction Materials
- Clan Pilots and Characters
- OmniMech Construction
- Outfitting an OmniMech
- Designing New OmniMechs
- OmniFighters
- OmniFighter Types
- Mounting Pods
- Designing OmniFighters
- Battle Armor
- Movement
- BattleArmor Under Fire
- BattleArmor Attacks
- 'Mechanized' BattleArmor
- Non-Clan BattleArmor
- Tables
BattleTech Rules Clarifications
Remarks on content
- The title comprises descriptions of 95 units in total, all from Clan Invasion era, all units or variants of already introduced units were previously unpublished. Furthermore it contains description and rule sets for new unit technologies and unit construction. It contains:
- 16 OmniMech designs,
- 79 BattleMech designs, and
- Technology for 'Mechs and Vehicles (weapons, equipment and construction materiels).
- The in-character description of the title's contents is given by Adept XXI-sigma Merle Jimmus, ComStar, 8 February, 3052
- Some content is not listed in the Table of Content:
- OmniMech (profiles of all included OmniMech units)
- BattleArmor Record Sheets (5 pages with, each containing 3x5 record sheets for Clan BattleArmor)
- Index
- The title became later affected by the Unseen isssue, which resulted in the 1996 release of Technical Readout: 3050 Revised under the same product number with considerable changes to content.
- The title was replaced in 2007 with Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade which included all-new artwork, more units and adaptation to latest rule developments.