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Colloquially known as the '''''1990 Update Flyer''''', this booklet does not appear to have a proper title. It was released by [[FASA]] as a free advertisement handout to promote the [[BattleTech]] universe in 1990. | Colloquially known as the '''''1990 Update Flyer''''', this booklet does not appear to have a proper title. It was released by [[FASA]] as a free advertisement handout to promote the [[BattleTech]] universe in 1990. | ||
− | It is | + | It is eight pages including the front and back cover. |
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
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* The Inner Sphere, a three paragraph overview of the [[Successor States]] circa [[3050]]. | * The Inner Sphere, a three paragraph overview of the [[Successor States]] circa [[3050]]. | ||
* The Star League, a six paragraph history of the [[Terran Alliance]], and the rise and fall of the [[Star League]]. | * The Star League, a six paragraph history of the [[Terran Alliance]], and the rise and fall of the [[Star League]]. | ||
− | * The Exodus, an eight paragraph overview of [[Kerensky]]'s Exodus and the [[First_Succession_War|First]], [[Second_Succession_War|Second]], and [[Third_Succession_War|Third]] Succession Wars. | + | * The Exodus, an eight paragraph overview of [[Aleksandr Kerensky]]'s Exodus and the [[First_Succession_War|First]], [[Second_Succession_War|Second]], and [[Third_Succession_War|Third]] Succession Wars. |
* The Clans, a five paragraph overview of what little is known of the [[Clans]] circa 3050 and the varied [[Inner Sphere]] responses. | * The Clans, a five paragraph overview of what little is known of the [[Clans]] circa 3050 and the varied [[Inner Sphere]] responses. | ||
* MechWarriors, a three paragraph overview of the neofeudal role of [[MechWarrior]]s in the Successor States. | * MechWarriors, a three paragraph overview of the neofeudal role of [[MechWarrior]]s in the Successor States. | ||
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** Organization, a one paragraph overview of the Clans' [[Point]] and [[Star]] formations for BattleMechs and infantry. | ** Organization, a one paragraph overview of the Clans' [[Point]] and [[Star]] formations for BattleMechs and infantry. | ||
** Combat Equipment, a three paragraph overview of Clan technology, including ''[[Toad]]'' battlesuits, superior armor and fire control systems, and lighter, smaller, and more efficient equipment. | ** Combat Equipment, a three paragraph overview of Clan technology, including ''[[Toad]]'' battlesuits, superior armor and fire control systems, and lighter, smaller, and more efficient equipment. | ||
− | ** Tactics, a nine paragraph overview of Clan combat doctrine, including the [[batchall]], bidding, avoidance of physical attacks, armored infantry, tendency to fight at a numerical disadvantage, one-on-one fighting style, and recommendations that Inner Sphere forces try to use numerical superiority and ambush tactics. | + | ** Tactics, a nine paragraph overview of Clan combat doctrine, including the ''[[batchall]]'', bidding, avoidance of physical attacks, armored infantry, tendency to fight at a numerical disadvantage, one-on-one fighting style, and recommendations that Inner Sphere forces try to use numerical superiority and ambush tactics. |
*Products, the final section advertising some BattleTech products complementary to the Clan Invasion era: | *Products, the final section advertising some BattleTech products complementary to the Clan Invasion era: | ||
** ''[[BattleTech,_2nd_Edition|BattleTech Boxed Set]]'' | ** ''[[BattleTech,_2nd_Edition|BattleTech Boxed Set]]'' |
Latest revision as of 16:50, 16 May 2022
1990 Update Flyer | |
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Product information | |
Type | Promotional booklet/flyer |
Pages | 8 |
Publication information | |
Publisher | FASA |
First published | 1990 |
MSRP | (free) |
Content | |
Era | Clan Invasion era |
Timeline | ca. 3050 |
Series | Update flyers |
Followed by | 1991 Update Flyer |
Colloquially known as the 1990 Update Flyer, this booklet does not appear to have a proper title. It was released by FASA as a free advertisement handout to promote the BattleTech universe in 1990.
It is eight pages including the front and back cover.
Contents[edit]
- BattleTech, a single paragraph overview of the universe.
- The Inner Sphere, a three paragraph overview of the Successor States circa 3050.
- The Star League, a six paragraph history of the Terran Alliance, and the rise and fall of the Star League.
- The Exodus, an eight paragraph overview of Aleksandr Kerensky's Exodus and the First, Second, and Third Succession Wars.
- The Clans, a five paragraph overview of what little is known of the Clans circa 3050 and the varied Inner Sphere responses.
- MechWarriors, a three paragraph overview of the neofeudal role of MechWarriors in the Successor States.
- Mercenaries, a four paragraph overview of the role of mercenaries in the Succession Wars.
- NEWSWORLD, an interview with NAIS Systems Engineer Dr. Marie Lucas, who explains the basics of BattleMech construction and key systems, as published in the March 3038 issue of NEWSWORLD.
- The Clan Invaders, an overview of what is known of the Clans, including:
- Organization, a one paragraph overview of the Clans' Point and Star formations for BattleMechs and infantry.
- Combat Equipment, a three paragraph overview of Clan technology, including Toad battlesuits, superior armor and fire control systems, and lighter, smaller, and more efficient equipment.
- Tactics, a nine paragraph overview of Clan combat doctrine, including the batchall, bidding, avoidance of physical attacks, armored infantry, tendency to fight at a numerical disadvantage, one-on-one fighting style, and recommendations that Inner Sphere forces try to use numerical superiority and ambush tactics.
- Products, the final section advertising some BattleTech products complementary to the Clan Invasion era:
Notes[edit]
- This was the first of FASA's Update flyers for BattleTech.