Technical Readout: Dark Age
Technical Readout: Dark Age | |
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Product information | |
Type | Technical Readout |
Author | Aaron Cahall Étienne Charron-Willard Johannes Heidler Edward McEneely Eric Salzman |
Development | Ray Arrastia Randall N. Bills Brent Evans Johannes Heidler |
Cover Artwork | Tan Ho Sim (Cover Art) Ray Arrastia (Cover Design) |
Illustrations | Matt Plog Chris Lewis Brent Evans Doug Chaffee Franz Vohwinkel David White Duane Loose Stephen Huda Alex Iglesias Stephen Huda Chris Daranouvong Rudy Valle Seth Kurbound Justin Nelson Anthony Scroggins Joel Hardwick Eric Ou Ray Arrastia Alex Williamson |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
Product code | CAT35138 |
First published | 15 October 2022 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-63861-059-5 |
MSRP | $39.99/$9.99 (PDF-Only) |
Content | |
Era | Dark Age era |
Series | Technical Readouts Era Based TROs |
Preceded by | Technical Readout: Jihad |
Description
This is the fourth volume in a series of Technical Readout by Era, which is designed as an introductory companion volume to go with the BattleMech Manual, and thus primarily addressing new players, Technical Readout: Jihad is a compilation of 'Mech designs from Technical Readout: 3075, Technical Readout: 3085, Technical Readout: Prototypes, Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1, Wars of the Republic Sourcebook, Technical Readout: Irregulars, Technical Readout: 3145, Technical Readout: 3150, and Technical Readout: Project Phoenix.
The book's content is mostly taken verbatim from Technical Readout products that preceded it. The book is part of reorganization of the original Technical Readouts to compile them per Era. Some Mechs are not present in this book that were mentioned in early products. Unlike the first book in this series, this book does not include additional/new variants not published before.
Product Description
“ | Darkest Before the Dawn From the star-spanning devastation of the Word of Blake Jihad arose the Republic of the Sphere, a new nation dedicated to breaking the centuries-long cycle of warfare plaguing the Inner Sphere and creating new innovation and prosperity for all. The ideals of the Republic worked–for a time. Then, in 3132, hyperpulse generators across thousands of worlds went offline, enveloping the Inner Sphere in silence. Paranoia and opportunism ran rampant as age-old hostilities reignited and chaos ruled the day. The Republic, the grand experiment in hope, was torn asunder by hostile forces on every side. The Republic Era–better known as the Dark Age–was a time of upheaval and opportunity. Fortunes rose and fell, nations crumbled and others reconstituted. And at the center of the whirlwind lay Terra, the crown jewel of the Republic, a prize waiting for the warrior strong enough to seize it. Technical Readout: Dark Age expands on Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Technical Readout: Clan Invasion, and Technical Readout: Jihad by combining the ’Mechs previously found in Technical Readout: 3075, Technical Readout: 3085 (and its Supplemental), Technical Readout: 3145, Technical Readout: Irregulars, Technical Readout: Prototypes, and more. This volume features some of the most common ’Mechs from the Dark Age. Each machine is accompanied by an illustration, a description of its history, capabilities, and game stats. |
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Contents
- Table of Contents
- Credits
- Introduction
- Star League Loremaster Stephan Roshak, 12 November 3250
- BattleMechs
- Gùn
- Arbalest
- Crimson Hawk
- Gunsmith
- Koshi
- Mjolnir
- Anubis
- Cadaver
- Crosscut
- Dola
- Jackalope
- Pack Hunter II
- Spider
- Wulfen
- Blade
- Eyrie
- Havoc
- Jaguar
- Rokurokubi
- Storm Raider
- Tiburon
- Araña
- Calliope
- Cuirass
- Night Stalker
- Raven II
- Scarecrow
- Goshawk II
- Stalking Spider II
- Violator
- Agrotera
- Avalanche
- Black Hawk
- Centurion
- Enforcer III
- Gravedigger
- Raider
- Sarath
- Shockwave
- Ursus II
- Wendigo
- Bakeneko
- Dark Crow
- Exhumer
- Gyrfalcon
- Hitotsume Kozo
- Kheper
- Mad Cat III
- Thunder Fox
- Anzu
- Shadow Cat II
- Vulpes
- Vulture Mk III (Mad Dog Mk III)
- Vulture Mk IV (Mad Dog Mk IV)
- Dragon II
- Karhu
- Lament
- Loki Mk II (Hel)
- Scourge
- Ursa
- Blood Reaper
- Carronade
- Gallant
- Hound
- Mangonel
- Thor II (Grand Summoner)
- Black Knight
- Cave Lion
- Jade Hawk
- Mad Cat Mk IV (Savage Wolf)
- Mortis
- Prefect
- Shiro
- Sphinx
- Tian-zong
- Tundra Wolf
- Warwolf
- Bruin
- Doloire
- Zeus X
- Omen
- Stalker II
- Juliano
- Night Wolf
- Onager
- Orochi
- Peacekeeper
- Shrike
- Tenshi
- Atlas
- Atlas III
- Jupiter
- Malice
- Xanthos
- Poseidon
- Ares
- Advanced BattleMech Rules
Product History
Announced 15 March 2022, Technical Readout: Dark Age had a limited release at Adepticon 23-27 March 2022 and was followed by a general release in mid-October 2022.[1] It will consolidate select units previously found in Technical Readout: 3067, Technical Readout: 3075, Technical Readout: 3085, Technical Readout: 3145, Technical Readout: 3150, Technical Readout: Irregulars, and Technical Readout: Prototypes.[2] [3]