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| era = [[Clan Invasion era]] | | era = [[Clan Invasion era]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised''''' was the managed response to the issue of the | + | '''''Technical Readout: 3050 Revised''''' was the managed response to the issue of the [[Unseen]] like previously the ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]'' had been. It superseded the original ''[[Technical Readout: 3050]]'' (with even the same product number), dropping the Unseen designs and replacing them with newer (at the time) high technology weapons and equipment, which were available (at this title's printing) via some of the rulebooks. Thirty-one combat assets were included in this revised edition, most being Level 2 versions of the [['Mech]]s and [[combat vehicle]]s introduced in ''[[Technical Readout: 2750]]''. |
In-character, it purports to be a [[3058]] revision of the original [[3052]] document. | In-character, it purports to be a [[3058]] revision of the original [[3052]] document. | ||
==Table of Contents== | ==Table of Contents== | ||
| − | + | <div class="desktop-3-col"> | |
| − | + | ;Introduction | |
| + | ;The Clans | ||
: '''The Uncommon Common Enemy''' | : '''The Uncommon Common Enemy''' | ||
:: The Outlaws | :: The Outlaws | ||
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: ''[[Executioner (Gladiator)|Gladiator]]'' | : ''[[Executioner (Gladiator)|Gladiator]]'' | ||
: ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Daishi]]'' | : ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Daishi]]'' | ||
| − | + | ||
| + | ;Inner Sphere Response | ||
: '''Production''' | : '''Production''' | ||
: '''Technology''' | : '''Technology''' | ||
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:: ''[[Victor]]'' | :: ''[[Victor]]'' | ||
:: ''[[Zeus]]'' | :: ''[[Zeus]]'' | ||
| − | :: ''[[Katana]]'' | + | :: ''[[Katana (BattleMech)|Katana]]'' |
:: ''[[Shogun]]'' | :: ''[[Shogun]]'' | ||
:: ''[[Stalker]]'' | :: ''[[Stalker]]'' | ||
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:: ''[[King Crab]]'' | :: ''[[King Crab]]'' | ||
: '''Vehicles''' | : '''Vehicles''' | ||
| − | :: | + | :: [[Gabriel (Combat Vehicle)|Gabriel]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Ripper (Combat Vehicle)|Ripper]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Beagle (Combat Vehicle)|Beagle]] (hover scout) |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Rotunda]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Nightshade (Combat Vehicle)|Nightshade]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Cyrano]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Lightning (Combat Vehicle)|Lightning]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Zephyr (Combat Vehicle)|Zephyr]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Chaparral]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Kanga]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Thor (Combat Vehicle)|Thor]] (artillery vehicle) |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Demon (Combat Vehicle)|Demon]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Marksman (Combat Vehicle)|Marksman]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Magi]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Burke (Combat Vehicle)|Burke]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Fury (Combat Vehicle)|Fury]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Rhino (Combat Vehicle)|Rhino]] |
| − | :: | + | :: [[Puma (Combat Vehicle)|Puma]] |
: '''Index''' | : '''Index''' | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| − | == | + | == Remarks on content and alterations to original edition == |
| − | * In order to address the [[Unseen]] | + | * The title comprises descriptions of 105 units in total, most units derive from Clan Invasion era, some from Star League era and all were previously published. It contains: |
| − | * The In-character Introduction was complemented by a second Introduction to justify the alterations of revised edition. | + | ** 16 [[OmniMech]] designs, |
| + | ** 71 [[BattleMech]] designs, and | ||
| + | ** 18 [[Combat Vehicle|Vehicle]] designs. | ||
| + | * In order to address the [[Unseen]] issue, | ||
| + | ** the following 18 BattleMechs were removed from this revised edition: [[Wasp]], [[Locust]], [[Stinger]], [[Valkyrie]], [[Ostscout]], [[Phoenix Hawk]], [[Griffin]], [[Scorpion (BattleMech)|Scorpion]], [[Shadow Hawk]], [[Wolverine]], [[Ostroc]], [[Ostsol]], [[Rifleman]], [[Crusader]], [[Thunderbolt]], [[Archer]], [[Warhammer]], [[Marauder]], and | ||
| + | **10 BattleMechs from Star League era were added to revised edition. | ||
| + | * The In-character Introduction (by Adept XXI-sigma [[Merle Jimmus]], [[ComStar]], 8 February, [[3052]]) was complemented by a second Introduction (by Major-General [[Margaret Tulliver]], Deputy Director, [[Wolfnet]] (22 March, [[3058]]) to justify the alterations of revised edition. | ||
* The "Index" was kept and became included in Table of Contents. | * The "Index" was kept and became included in Table of Contents. | ||
* The chapter "The Clans" received an additional sub-chapter ("The Outlaws") and the order of sub-chapters was slightly changed. | * The chapter "The Clans" received an additional sub-chapter ("The Outlaws") and the order of sub-chapters was slightly changed. | ||
* An additional chapter with data for 18 vehicles were included. | * An additional chapter with data for 18 vehicles were included. | ||
| − | * The chapter "Engineers' Tests" were removed entirely from this revised edition, as well as the | + | * The chapter "Engineers' Tests" were removed entirely from this revised edition, as well as the unindexed additional content (OmniMech profiles and Battle Armor Record Sheets). |
| + | * The title was replaced in 2007 with ''[[Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade]]'' which included all-new artwork, more units and adaptation to latest rule developments. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | * The cover and credits page both use ''Revised Edition'' in the title. | ||
| + | * Trademarked as ''BattleTech Technical Readout: 3050''. | ||
| + | |||
| − | |||
[[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|3050 Revised]] | [[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|3050 Revised]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:45, 14 February 2024
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| Technical Readout: 3050 Revised | |
|---|---|
| Product information | |
| Type | Technical Readout |
| Development | Bryan Nystul Randall N. Bills |
| Primary writing | J. Andrew Keith Jim Musser Clare W. Hess Dale L. Kemper Lim Long Blaine L. Pardoe Boy F. Petersen, Jr. Sam Lewis |
| Pages | 224 |
| Cover Artwork | Jim Nelson (Front) C. Sterns (Back) |
| Illustrations | Joel Biske Jim Nelson Dana Knutson Steve Venters |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | FASA |
| Product code | 8614 |
| First published | 1996 |
| ISBN-10 | 1555603114 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1555603113 |
| MSRP | $18.00 |
| Content | |
| Era | Clan Invasion era |
| Timeline | 3058 |
| Series | Technical Readouts |
| Preceded by | Technical Readout: 3050 |
| Followed by | Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade |
Contents
Description[edit]
Technical Readout: 3050 Revised was the managed response to the issue of the Unseen like previously the Technical Readout: 3025 Revised had been. It superseded the original Technical Readout: 3050 (with even the same product number), dropping the Unseen designs and replacing them with newer (at the time) high technology weapons and equipment, which were available (at this title's printing) via some of the rulebooks. Thirty-one combat assets were included in this revised edition, most being Level 2 versions of the 'Mechs and combat vehicles introduced in Technical Readout: 2750.
In-character, it purports to be a 3058 revision of the original 3052 document.
Table of Contents[edit]
- Introduction
- The Clans
- The Uncommon Common Enemy
- The Outlaws
- Rivalry
- Bidding
- Intent
- Nonmilitary Technology
- Organization
- Tactics
- Elementals
- OmniMechs
- OmniMechs
- Dasher
- Koshi
- Uller
- Puma
- Dragonfly
- Fenris
- Black Hawk
- Ryoken
- Vulture (Hagetaga)
- 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
- Vehicles
- Index
Remarks on content and alterations to original edition[edit]
- The title comprises descriptions of 105 units in total, most units derive from Clan Invasion era, some from Star League era and all were previously published. It contains:
- 16 OmniMech designs,
- 71 BattleMech designs, and
- 18 Vehicle designs.
- In order to address the Unseen issue,
- the following 18 BattleMechs were removed from this revised edition: Wasp, Locust, Stinger, Valkyrie, Ostscout, Phoenix Hawk, Griffin, Scorpion, Shadow Hawk, Wolverine, Ostroc, Ostsol, Rifleman, Crusader, Thunderbolt, Archer, Warhammer, Marauder, and
- 10 BattleMechs from Star League era were added to revised edition.
- The In-character Introduction (by Adept XXI-sigma Merle Jimmus, ComStar, 8 February, 3052) was complemented by a second Introduction (by Major-General Margaret Tulliver, Deputy Director, Wolfnet (22 March, 3058) to justify the alterations of revised edition.
- The "Index" was kept and became included in Table of Contents.
- The chapter "The Clans" received an additional sub-chapter ("The Outlaws") and the order of sub-chapters was slightly changed.
- An additional chapter with data for 18 vehicles were included.
- The chapter "Engineers' Tests" were removed entirely from this revised edition, as well as the unindexed additional content (OmniMech profiles and Battle Armor Record Sheets).
- The title was replaced in 2007 with Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade which included all-new artwork, more units and adaptation to latest rule developments.
Notes[edit]
- The cover and credits page both use Revised Edition in the title.
- Trademarked as BattleTech Technical Readout: 3050.