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*The Star Empire — Page 10 | *The Star Empire — Page 10 | ||
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* Drones of Syberia — Page 13 | * Drones of Syberia — Page 13 | ||
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| − | *; Seeker-Class Fighter Mech | + | *; Seeker-Class Fighter Mech |
| − | *; Sounder-Class Wheeled Mech | + | *; Sounder-Class Wheeled Mech |
| − | *; Beetle-Class Wheeled Mech | + | *; Beetle-Class Wheeled Mech |
| − | *; Grimdark-Class Bestial Mech | + | *; Grimdark-Class Bestial Mech |
| − | *; Tankus-Class Tracked Mech | + | *; Tankus-Class Tracked Mech |
| − | *; Leader-Class Wheeled Mech | + | *; Leader-Class Wheeled Mech |
*The Superior Humans of "Earth" — Page 19 | *The Superior Humans of "Earth" — Page 19 | ||
| − | *; Circulus Oculus | + | *; Circulus Oculus |
| − | *; Irapuman | + | *; Irapuman |
| − | *; Jane Grey | + | *; Jane Grey |
| − | *; Magnetman | + | *; Magnetman |
| − | *; Scalawag | + | *; Scalawag |
| − | *; Skunk Bear | + | *; Skunk Bear |
| − | *; Spider-Lad | + | *; Spider-Lad |
| − | *; Upariman | + | *; Upariman |
* Conclusions — Page 24 | * Conclusions — Page 24 | ||
* Rules Annex — Page 25 | * Rules Annex — Page 25 | ||
| − | *; Castles and Critters / Roadfinder | + | *; Castles and Critters / Roadfinder |
| − | *; Force Gets Disturbed | + | *; Force Gets Disturbed |
| − | *; Till Are Won | + | *; Till Are Won |
| − | *; Earth's Haughtiest Heroes | + | *; Earth's Haughtiest Heroes |
* Record Sheets — Page 55 | * Record Sheets — Page 55 | ||
* Alpha Strike Data Cards — Page 66 | * Alpha Strike Data Cards — Page 66 | ||
Revision as of 01:42, 26 March 2018
 | Not Canon The subject of this article does not contribute canonical content to the BattleTech universe, either because it is not intended to or because it is not an official product. |
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| Welcome to the Nebula California | |
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| Product information | |
| Type | Sourcebook/Plotbook (April Fools joke) |
| Development | Ben Rome |
| Primary writing | Herb A. Beas II Paul Sjardijn |
| Pages | 74 |
| Cover Artwork | Matt Cross, David Kerber |
| Interior Artwork | Matt Cross, David Kerber |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Product code | E-CAT35APR23 |
| First published | 1 April 2015 |
| MSRP | (free) |
| Content | |
| Era | Dark Age |
| Timeline | 3105 |
| Series | April Fools releases |
Welcome to the Nebula California is a humorous sourcebook and plot book, released as a free 2015 April Fools product.
The sourcebook is done in the style of an Interstellar Expeditions report on the rimward region of space known as the California Nebula. The report details several inhabited worlds that are incredible different (to the BattleTech universe) civilizations. However, the expedition also faces the inability to return to the Inner Sphere.
The sourcebook provides regional data, character creation rules, record sheets, Alpha Strike Cards, weapons/equipment rules, and units customized for this non-canon adventure.
Contents
Official Product Description
| “ | I Think I Feel a Song Coming On!
ComStar lied! (We know: Big shock!) They said they checked out this distant rimward nebula, which ancient charts called “California” for some reason. Perhaps because someone in IE’s corporate mishmash of a leadership didn’t trust them—or more likely because they forgot that there even was a report from the Explorer Corps—the loose confederation of explorers, prospectors, and dig gypsies who make up Interstellar Expeditions thought they’d check it out again... Contrary to an unremarkable (and uninhabited) region of stars surrounded by the dusty shell of a millions-year-old explosion, IE’s expedition to the California Nebula has made some startling discoveries! Welcome to the Nebula California (AKA Explorer’s Report: California Nebula) offers a few new venues for offbeat BattleTech adventures far from the hustle, bustle, and yet predictable chaos of the Dark Age era Inner Sphere. Here, far from known civilizations (and from HPGs!), are worlds, societies, and technologies unlike any seen back home! Special rules, back-stories,and yes, even record sheets, are included for a host of new (and hopefully unique) ...things, ready for play in your (really) advanced BattleTech and A Time of War games. |
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Content
- Explorers Report: California Nebula — Page 01
- Monsters of Iron and Fire (Short Story) — Page 03
- The Forgotten Kingdoms of Toreel — Page 07
- The Star Empire — Page 10
- Technical Specs - T-Fighter
- Technical Specs - X-Fighter
- Technical Specs - Scout Walker
- Technical Specs - Assault Transport
- Drones of Syberia — Page 13
- Selected Syberian Drone Units
- Seeker-Class Fighter Mech
- Sounder-Class Wheeled Mech
- Beetle-Class Wheeled Mech
- Grimdark-Class Bestial Mech
- Tankus-Class Tracked Mech
- Leader-Class Wheeled Mech
- The Superior Humans of "Earth" — Page 19
- Circulus Oculus
- Irapuman
- Jane Grey
- Magnetman
- Scalawag
- Skunk Bear
- Spider-Lad
- Upariman
- Conclusions — Page 24
- Rules Annex — Page 25
- Castles and Critters / Roadfinder
- Force Gets Disturbed
- Till Are Won
- Earth's Haughtiest Heroes
- Record Sheets — Page 55
- Alpha Strike Data Cards — Page 66
Summarized Technical Specifications: Star Empire and People's Rebellion
- T-Fighter: The very embodiment of the phrase "Quantity over Quality", this 8-Ton Aerospace Fighter is powered by a 10-rated Fusion Engine (giving a meager 2.5G acceleration factor), "protected" by 500 kilograms of titanium plating, and armed with two Laser Cannons.[1]
- X-Fighter: The People's Rebellion's favorite 30-Ton Aerospace Fighter features a 30-rated Fusion Engine (2.5G), 2 tons of titanium plating, four Laser Cannons, two Proton Torpedo Launchers with 3 shots each, and a Fighter-scale Deflector Shield. A variant exists which trades each Laser Cannon for an Inner Sphere Medium Laser, or tries to anyway.[1]
- Scout Walker: 12-ton Scout Mech, equipped with a 75-rated Fuel Cell (giving it A top speed of 86 km/h), a Dual Small Blaster Cannon, a single Large Blaster Cannon, one Vehicular Grenade Launcher and 1.5 tons of Standard Armor.[1]
- Assault Walker: 120-ton Superheavy QuadMech, functioning as a troop transport. It is protected by 7 tons of Industrial Armor, carries a pair of Laser Cannons and a pair of Large Blaster Cannons, has two infantry compartments (each of which can house 21 troops), and a 1-ton cargo bay which houses 5 hover bikes. A 360-rated Fusion Engine gives it a maximum speed of 54 km/h, giving the troops on board a quite uncomfortable and often deadly ride.[1]
Notes
As an April Fools product, this PDF is explicitly considered non-canonical. The book also serves as parody book, with a number of references to favorite science fiction genres and franchises. The name of the product is a nod too the song "Hotel California" by the rock band, the Eagles.
Included in the book are sections which parody Dungeons and Dragons, Transformers, Star Wars, and both the Marvel and DC super hero universes.