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|name= Dominion
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|manufacturer= [[Zosma]]
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|model= DO-M-X8R
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|cost= unknown
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|Tech Base= Clan
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|mech type= Battlemech
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|feet=
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|mass= 65 tons
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|chassis= DM-1 Endo Steel
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|armor= Composite Alpha-V2 [[Ferro-Lamellor]]
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|engine= 225 [[XL Fusion Engine]] (with Supercharger)
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|comsys= [[Khan Series (WC-020)]]
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|T&T= [[WC-TT-008B]]
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|heat sinks= 10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
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|speed= 86 km/h
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|speed with MASC= 108 km/h
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*1x [[ER PPC]]
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*1x [[ER Large Laser]]
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*2x [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]
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*1x [[Streak SRM-6]]
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==Description==
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Discovered adrift in space long with the '''Chariot''', which investigations later showed it to be a ''[[Duat]]''-class Dropship. In truth, this BattleMech is an experimental prototype from an unknown source based upon elements from the ''[[Conjurer (Hellhound)]]'' clan battlemech which in truth could be considered the clan's equivalent of the ''Wolverine IIC'' model as well as the SLDF's ''[[War Dog]]''. Engineers called it an excellence in engineering and an innovative high-technology platform combining and upgrading the best parts of its forefathers and gave it the designation '''''DO-M-X8R Dominion'''''.
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The Mech was shown to be highly mobile, heavily armored, and pack enough punch to dissuade faster units from pursuing it. And it was a brawler, capable of holding its own in the increasingly common world of BattleMech physical combat. Though it is under-gunned compared to other Clan heavy Mechs, the trade-off was deemed necessary in order to gain the mobility that allows a ''Dominion'' pilot to dictate the terms of battle. Much like its forefather, it is a fast strike BattleMech, which could take part in missions requiring speed and firepower as well as survivability. This along with a highly advanced electronics package and mobility and responsiveness that allows it to keep up with most lighter medium Mechs, the ''Dominion'' can also used for command purposes when working with other units. Much like the ''Shadowhawk'', the ''Dominion'' is also included with an highly advanced life support system that can keep a pilot comfortable up to twice as long as similar systems in other Mechs.
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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The Dominion was built to focus on more speed and mobility over pure firepower. While it appears under-gunned for a heavy mech, the weapons and equipment are perfectly balanced to allow a pilot to engage at any range or situation allowing the Mech to even fight and win above its weight class. It is equipped with an [[ER PPC]] in the Right Arm and an [[ER Large Laser]] on the Right shoulder to engage at long distances, supported by a [[Streak SRM-6]] (with 2 tons of ammo) and a pair of [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]s on the left arm for closer ranges. It also has a [[ER Small Pulse Laser]] in the back to protect against enemies from the rear. With 10 tons of Composite Alpha-V2 [[Ferro-Lamellor]] Armor constructed on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, it is capable of taking large amounts of damage and continuing to fight.
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The Mech has a standard walking speed of 54 km/h and is able to run up to 86 km/h max speed (108 km/h w/Supercharger) supported by Five jump jets for added tactical flexibility allowing it move across any battlefield quickly. A [[Clan]] [[Targeting Computer]] makes the [[ER PPC]] and [[ER Large Laser]] extremely accurate to the point where skilled pilots can specifically target certain parts of any Mech at unbelievable ranges. Each of the 'Mech's 1-ton missile bins are fitted with [[CASE II]], reducing the explosive damage from a critical hit. The Dominion is also equipped with a hand actuator to allow it to carry hand held weapons and to aid it in physical combat. 10 Double Heat Sinks keep the Mech cool through a variety of combat situations.
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==Variants==
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As a one of a kind prototype, the ''Dominion'' has no other special variants. However, it does show some elements of [[Omnimech]] designs in that it can more easily swtich out certain equipments, primarily weapons. Most common changes are based around need and biome limits such as switching out the [Streak SRM-6] with different missile sets or the ER PPC for a single [[Gauss Rifle]] with 1 ton SRM ammo dropped for 1 ton Gauss ammo. Some pilots also sometimes add in an Active Probe and an prototype equivalent of the Combine's [[Angel ECM Suite]].
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==Related BattleMechs==
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* ''[[Wolverine]]'' - The ''Wolverine'' was one of the mechs taken by the SLDF Exodus fleet. Like other SLDF designs, the mech would later become upgraded with clan-technology and be given the [[IIC]] designation. However, the events of the Wolverine Annihilation would cause the clans to abandon the ''Wolverine IIC'' name, as it would represent the dishonorable clan. Instead the clans would rename the design as the ''Conjurer'' to distance itself from the [[Clan Wolverine|Not-Named-Clan]]. Therefore, the ''Conjurer'' is the ''Wolverine IIC'' in spirit if not in name.
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* ''Conjurer'' - The WVR-7H ''Wolverine II'' served as the basic inspiration for a [[IIC]]-style redesign of the ''Wolverine'' that became known as the ''[[Conjurer (Hellhound)]]''. The [[Clans]] could never name a [[BattleMech]] after the [[Not-Named Clan]] and elected to rename the redesigned 'Mech that nevertheless is nothing but a reworked ''Wolverine'' concept, a ''Wolverine IIC'' in all but name. [[ComStar]] even reported the ''Conjurer'' as ''Wolverine-IIC'' in early sightings, presumably based on assumptions drawn from the obvious nature of the 'Mech.
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* ''War Dog'' - The ''War Dog'' is in general a close combat unit compared to most other SLDF unit which were more generalist designs (i.e. Orion, Battlemaster, Thunderbolt, and Spartan). The mech is a capable duelist, as evidenced by its popularity the Solaris arenas, but nevertheless works best as leading a lance. It can shoot its way in with the Gauss Rifle, and the -03FC can decently spar at range with its HGR / ERPPC combo, but both want to leap into the middle of the fray with heavy armor that can survive shots Gauss shots as well.
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==Notable Pilots==
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* '''Hadrian Shepard''', the commander of the former ''Markham's Marauders'' and direct descendant of Godric Calderon and Angelina Karosas.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Divided We Fall (Cover).jpg|Featured on the cover of ''[[Divided We Fall]]''
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references/>
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==Bibliography==
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|name=Wolverine X
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|manufacturer=unknown
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|production year=unknown, Found on 2950
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|model=WKR-X1
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|cost=unknown
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|Tech Base=Clan
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|mech type=BattleMech
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|mass= 65 tons
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|chassis= DM-1 Endo Steel
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|armor= Composite Alpha-V2 [[Ferro-Lamellor]]
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|engine= 350 [[XL Fusion Engine]] (with Supercharger)
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|comsys= [[Khan Series (WC-020)]]
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|T&T= [[WC-TT-008B]]
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|heat sinks=10 [[Double Heat Sinks]]
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|speed= 105
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|speed with MASC= 125
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|jumpjets=[[BMP Mk. XXI]]
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|armament=
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*1x [[ER PPC]]
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*2x [[ER Large Laser]]
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*2x [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]
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*1x [[Streak SRM 6]]
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*1x [[ER Small Pulse Laser]] (rear)
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}}
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==Description==
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Discovered adrift in space long with the '''Chariot''', which investigations later showed it to be a ''[[Duat]]''-class Dropship. In truth, this BattleMech is an experimental prototype from an unknown source based upon the ''[[Conjurer (Hellhound)]]'' clan battlemech which in truth could be considered the clan's equivalent of the ''Wolverine IIC'' model. Unlike its forefathers, this is a heavy upgrade of the Wolverine that the finder designated as the '''''WKR-X1 Wolverine X'''''. Engineers called it an excellence in engineering and an innovative high-technology platform.
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The Mech was to be highly mobile, heavily armored, and pack enough punch to dissuade faster units from pursuing it. And it had to be a brawler, capable of holding its own in the increasingly common world of BattleMech physical combat. Though it is undergunned compared to other Clan heavy Mechs, the tradeoff was deemed necessary in order to gain the mobility that allows a ''Wolverine X'' pilot to dictate the terms of battle. Much like its forefather, it is a fast strike BattleMech, which could take part in missions requiring speed and firepower as well as survivability. This along with a highly advanced electronics package and mobility and respnosiveness that allows it to keep up with most lighter medium Mechs, the ''Wolverine X'' can also used for command purposes when working with other units. Much like the ''Shadowhawk'', the ''X'' is also included with an highly advanced life support system that can keep a pilot comfortable up to twice as long as similar systems in other Mechs.
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==Weapons and Equipment==
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The ''Wolverine X'' was built to focus on more speed and mobility over pure firepower. While it appears undergunned for a heavy mech, the weapons and equipment are perfectly balanced to allow a pilot to engage at any range or situation allowing the Mech to even fight and win above its weight class. It is equipped with an [[ER PPC]] in the Right Arm and a dual [[ER Large Laser]] on the Right shoulder to engage at long distances, supported by a Streak SRM 6 (with 2 tons of ammo) and a pair of [[ER Medium Pulse Laser]]s on the left arm for closer ranges. It also has a [[ER Small Pulse Laser]] in the back to protect against enemies from the rear. With 10 tons of Composite Alpha-V2 [[Ferro-Lamellor]] Armor constructed on an [[Endo Steel]] chassis, it is capable of taking large amounts of damage and continuing to fight.
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It uses a [[Consolidated 350 XL]] fusion engine to achieve speeds up to 105 km/h boosted to 125 km/h with a [[MASC]], along with increased jumping capacity that enable it to move up to 210 meters a jump with a [[BMP Mk. XXI]] jump jet system for added tactical flexibility allowing it move across any battlefield quickly. A special prototype [[Targeting Computer]] makes the ER PPC and ER Large Laser extremely accurate to the point where skilled pilots can specifically target certain parts of any 'Mech at unbelievable ranges. Each of the 'Mech's 1-ton missile bins are fitted with CASE II, reducing the explosive damage from a critical hit. The ''Wolverine X'' is also equipped with hand actuators to allow it to carry hand held weapons and to aid it in physical combat. 10 [[double heat sink]]s keep the Mech cool through a variety of combat situations.
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==Variants==
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As a one of a kind prototype, the ''Wolverine X'' has no other special variants. However, it does show some elements of [[Omnimech]] designs in that it can more easily swtich out certain equipments, primarily weapons. Most common changes are based around need and biome limites such as switching out the Streak SRM 6 with different missile sets or the ER PPC for a single [[Gauss Rifle]] with 1 ton SRM ammo dropped for 1 ton Gauss ammo. Some pilots also sometimes add in an Active Probe and an prototype equivalent of the Combine's [[Angel ECM Suite]].
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==Related BattleMechs==
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* ''[[Wolverine]]'' - The ''Wolverine'' was one of the mechs taken by the SLDF Exodus fleet. Like other SLDF designs, the mech would later become upgraded with clan-technology and be given the [[IIC]] designation. However, the events of the Wolverine Annihilation would cause the clans to abandon the ''Wolverine IIC'' name, as it would represent the dishonorable clan. Instead the clans would rename the design as the ''Conjurer'' to distance itself from the [[Clan Wolverine|Not-Named-Clan]]. Therefore, the ''Conjurer'' is the ''Wolverine IIC'' in spirit if not in name.
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* ''Conjurer'' - The WVR-7H ''Wolverine II'' served as the basic inspiration for a [[IIC]]-style redesign of the ''Wolverine'' that became known as the ''[[Conjurer (Hellhound)]]''.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 168</ref> The [[Clans]] could never name a [[BattleMech]] after the [[Not-Named Clan]] and elected to rename the redesigned 'Mech that nevertheless is nothing but a reworked ''Wolverine'' concept, a ''Wolverine IIC'' in all but name. [[ComStar]] even reported the ''Conjurer'' as ''Wolverine-IIC'' in early sightings, presumably based on assumptions drawn from the obvious nature of the 'Mech.
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==Notable Pilots==
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* '''Hadrian Shepard''', the commander of the former ''Markham's Marauders'' and direct descendant of Godric Calderon and Angelina Karosas.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery>
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Image:MW4-M Hellhound.png|[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries]] version of the ''Hellhound''
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Image:Hellhound_JFSBp099.png|First appearance of the ''Hellhound'' from ''[[Jade Falcon Sourcebook]]''
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Image:3055U Conjurer.jpg|''Conjurer 2''
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Image:CCG Mercenaries Hellhound.jpg|''Hellhound'' in combat
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Image:Hellhound.jpg|basic version of the ''Hellhound''
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</gallery>
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==References==
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==Armament==
 
==Armament==
 
A very large peacetime exploration ship lacking any significant weaponry and featuring only paltry armor, thrust and maneuverability, the (theoretical) main defense of the ''Argo'' would be [[aerospace fighter]]s launched from its six small craft cubicles.<ref name=HA/> It also features twelve [[BattleMech]] cubicles, presumably intended for WorkMechs (particularly ExplorationMechs).<ref name=HA/>
 
A very large peacetime exploration ship lacking any significant weaponry and featuring only paltry armor, thrust and maneuverability, the (theoretical) main defense of the ''Argo'' would be [[aerospace fighter]]s launched from its six small craft cubicles.<ref name=HA/> It also features twelve [[BattleMech]] cubicles, presumably intended for WorkMechs (particularly ExplorationMechs).<ref name=HA/>
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Later, during the Aurigan Civil War, the ship would be upgraded to match the capabilities of the ''Lee'' Class DropShip. As a result, the ''Argo'' has following weapons per Firing Arc;
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2 Gauss Rifles, 3 ERPPCs, 3 ER Large Lasers with cluster 4 Medium Lasers, and pair of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs.
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2 Gauss Rifles w/single 20 Class Autocannon, 2 ER PPCs, 1 ER Large Laser with cluster 4 Medium Lasers, and a pair of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs.
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1 Gauss Rifles w/single 20 Class Autocannon, 2 ER PPCs, 1 ER Large Laser with cluster 4 Medium Lasers, and a trio of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs.
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1 Gauss Rifles w/20 Class Autocannon, 2 ER Large Lasers with cluster 6 Medium Lasers, and a pair of [[Artemis IV]] Guided Twenty-Tubed LRMs.
  
 
==Cargo==
 
==Cargo==
 
The ''Argo'' has a cargo capacity of 57,039.5 tons to support explorer missions and help establishing new colonies.<ref name=HA/> The aforementioned six small craft cubicles and altogether three MDCS [[Docking Collar]]s allow the ''Argo'' to carry a small fleet of support DropShips and small craft.
 
The ''Argo'' has a cargo capacity of 57,039.5 tons to support explorer missions and help establishing new colonies.<ref name=HA/> The aforementioned six small craft cubicles and altogether three MDCS [[Docking Collar]]s allow the ''Argo'' to carry a small fleet of support DropShips and small craft.
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Again, the newly refitted ''Argo'' had its internal carry capacity upgraded with both a base restoration to its original setup as well as the military upgrades based on the ''Lee'' Class. It is now capable of carrying 24 Battlemechs, 12 Aerospace Fighters, and 8 Ground Vehicles in its internal bays. This can be further augmented with accompanying Modified ''Leopard'' Class Dropships with 6 Mech Cubicles and 3 slots for Ground Vehicles each.
  
 
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==Quirks==
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*''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]''
 
*''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]''
 
*[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/webeharebrained/battletech/posts/1512716 BattleTech Kickstarter update] by [[Harebrained Schemes LLC]] (8 March 2016) - Apocryphal
 
*[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/webeharebrained/battletech/posts/1512716 BattleTech Kickstarter update] by [[Harebrained Schemes LLC]] (8 March 2016) - Apocryphal
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