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{{InfoBoxProduct | image = Combat_Manual_Mercenaries_cover.jpg | name = Combat Manual: Mercenaries | type = Sourcebook | author = [[Geoff Swift]] | development = [[Ray Arrastia]] <br/> [[Joshua Franklin]] | primarywriting = Geoff Swift | pages = 138 | cover = [[Anthony Scroggins]] | interiorart = | illustrations = Ray Arrastia <br/> [[Ken Fairclough]]<br/> [[Mark Hayden (person)|Mark Hayden]]<br/> [[Alexander Immerzeel]]<br/> [[David Allen Kerber]]<br/> [[Chris Lewis]]<br/> [[Marco Mazzoni]]<br/> [[Florian Mellies]]<br/> [[Jeff Porter]]<br/> Anthony Scroggins<br/> [[Eric Williams]] | publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | productioncode = CAT35260 | year = April 1, 2016 | ISBN10 = 1942487509 | ISBN13 = 978-1942487500 | MSRP = $14.99 (PDF)<br>$34.99 (Print) | content = | era = [[Succession Wars era|Late Succession Wars era]] <br/> [[Clan Invasion Era|Early Clan Invasion Era]] | timeline = [[3025]] - [[3049]] | series = Combat Manuals | precededby = | followedby = [[Combat Manual: Kurita]] }} [[File:CM-Mercs BETA.jpg|right|thumb|Cover of the Beta version]] ==Description== First in the [[Combat Manual]] series, '''Combat Manual: Mercenaries''' is a sourcebook designed by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] for the [[Alpha Strike (rules)|Alpha Strike game system]] and its expansions including the [[Abstract Combat System]] found in [[Interstellar Operations]]. The book covers the time period on the cusp of the [[Clan Invasion]], focused on [[mercenary units]] working for various [[Successor States]] and other interests. The book provides information on various mercenary units operating at the time and contains information to create typical mercenary unit formations using Alpha Strike rules. Further, it provides a Mini-[[Technical Readout]] section featuring previous [[Unseen]] [[BattleMech]]s which have been reimagined with new appearances. Initially, Combat Manual: Mercenaries was released as a Beta version, the beta period running from November 5, 2015 to December 10, 2015. The official full product release was on April 1, 2016. ==Product Description== {{quote|'''''Have 'Mech, Will Travel.''' ''Some soldiers fight for king and country, some for honor and glory, others for liberty or loved ones. We'll fight for that too, whatever your cause, as long as the check clears.'' ''For over forty centuries, mercenaries have plied their trade and been instrumental in toppling empires or holding the tides of war at bay. And as mankind expanded to the stars, soldiers of fortune rose to new heights of power. Business is booming, yet along with those riches comes a dangerous life and the scorn of many who see only filthy lucre-warriors. It's a dangerous life, but as long as you keep your 'Mech intact and your bottom line balanced, the universe is yours!'' BattleTech Combat Manual: Mercenaries'' contains information on the soldier-for-hire trade and their place in the Inner Sphere. This manual takes a look at some of the most renowned mercenaries of the 31st century, detailing their histories, tactics, unit crests, paint schemes, and notable personnel. This Alpha Strike expansion includes special rules for unique character abilities, faction-specific rules, force-building, and a mini Technical Readout — everything you need to field your favorite mercenary command on the tabletop or create your own.''}} ==Contents== *''[[Filthy Plight]]'' (short story) *Soldiers of Fortune :*Mercenary History :*[[Hiring Hall]]s :*The Business of War *Combat Commands :*[[Blue Star Irregulars]] :*[[Brion's Legion]] :*[[21st Centauri Lancers]] :*[[Cranston Snord's Irregulars]] :*[[Crescent Hawks]] :*[[Derek's Devils]] :*[[The Dioscuri]] :*[[Dismal Disinherited]] :*[[15th Dracon]] :*[[Eridani Light Horse]] :*[[The Filthy Lucre]] :*[[Fuchida's Fusiliers]] :*[[Glory Warriors]] :*[[Grave Walkers]] :*[[Gray Death Legion]] :*[[Grim Determination]] :*[[Hansen's Roughriders]] :*[[Illician Lancers]] :*[[Kell Hounds]] :*[[Killer Bees]] :*[[Langendorf Lancers]] :*[[Lexington Combat Group]] :*[[Lindon's Company]] :*[[Little Richard's Panzer Brigade]] :*[[Lone Wolves]] :*[[Marshigama's Legionnaires]] :*[[Northwind Highlanders]] :*[[Ramilie's Raiders]] :*[[17th Recon Regiment|Seventeenth Recon Regiment]] :*[[Screaming Eagles]] :*[[Simonson's Cutthroats]] :*[[Smithson's Chinese Bandits]] :*[[12th Star Guards]] :*[[4th Tau Ceti Rangers]] :*[[Waco Rangers|Waco's Rangers]] :*[[12th Vegan Rangers]] :*[[Wilson's Hussars]] :*[[Wylie's Coyotes]] :*[[Wolf's Dragoons]] *Rules Addendum :*Force Building :*Select Point Value Total :*Choose an Era :*Choose a Faction :*Choose a Combat Command :*Build a Company :*Build Formations :*Assigning :*Special Command Abilities :*Supplemental Mercenaries :*Mercenary Special Command Abilities :*Mercenary Lances (Formations) :*Unaffiliated Mercenaries :*Technical Readout ::*[[Locust|LCT-1V ''Locust'']] ::*[[Ostscout|OTT-7J ''Ostscout'']] ::*[[Shadow Hawk|SHD-2H ''Shadow Hawk'']] ::*[[Warhammer|WHM-6R ''Warhammer'']] *Guns for Hire *Mercenary Faction Lists ==Notes== * A Beta version of Combat Manual: Mercenaries was released electronically for a discount. This allowed for fans to help the CGL with feedback to work out problems of this new series of books. Players were directed to advise CGL of any issues on the [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=49712.0 official Combat Manual: Mercenaries feedback thread] * At the Beta version's release, the Alpha Strike Rulebook was given bundled with the Beta sourcebook. * On April 1st, the full release of the book was published, with previous buyers of the Beta version of the book given a free update. Changes to the book from Beta to final version include: **Book pages going up to 138 pages from originally 127. **Hansen's Roughriders entry added. **Corrections to various errors found during the Beta phase of the book's release. ==References== <references /> [[Category:Sourcebooks]] [[Category:Force Manuals]] [[Category:Alpha Strike Products]]

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