MechForce Quarterly
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| MechForce Quarterly | |
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| Type | Magazine |
| Author | Jean Rabe |
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| First published | 1995 |
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MechForce Quarterly (also "MechForce North America Quarterly"; not to be confused with MechQuarterly, the magazine published by the second MechForce Germany) was the quarterly newsletter of the MechForce North America fan club that ran from 1995 until 2000. It was a continuation of the earlier 'Mech (magazine). It was an official product produced under FASA's direct aegis; however, it has explicitly been declared to be not a canonical source.
Editor: Jean Rabe (1995-?)
Issue Length: 32 pages
Contents
Vol. 1, #1
- "From the Fifth Floor" - Sam Lewis, the president of FASA, talks about MechForce and waxes eloquent.
- "Death From Above" - A plea for submissions from the MechForce Quarterly's editor.
- "Get Ready for the Game Fair's Big Battles" - Take a look at FASA's BattleTech events planned for this August. And while we're at it, let's honor last year's winners.
- "A Word From the Pit Boss" - MechForce Quarterly's reporter, Andrea, enters the Tool Chest to garner a few words of wisdom from this veteran mechanic.
- "The Information Blitz" - Feeling a little daring? Try this scenario that pits the Wolf's Dragoons against a House Kurita force.
- "Inner Sphere Rumblings" - Time for a few rumors and a dash of Sun-Tzu gossip.
- "A Matter of Loyalty, Part II" - The action heats up as MechWarrior Dieter Cromby must pick a side. Will his loyalty or his heart win out?
- "Heavy BattleMechs" - They might not be fast, but they're loaded with firepower. Here's a few tips on how to handle the big 'Mechs.
- "Elemental Struggle" - Rescuing people from a holding facility of the Wolf Clan on Carse should be a piece of cake. Right?
- "Featured Preview" - This summer the MechWarrior Companion hits the hobby shop shelves. Take a look at the special combat section purloined from author Bryan Nystul's desk.
- "A Death-Dealing Duo" - The White Knight and the Combat Master are two new 'Mechs trying to muscle their way into your next BattleTech or MechWarrior session.
- "Roll Call" - Here is a listing of the MechForce North America chapters.
- "MechForce Quarterly Submission Guidelines" - Want to write for MechForce Quarterly? Of course you do! Here's some helpful advice on how to go about it.
Vol. 1, #2
"Light BattleMechs, Blitzkrieg Scenario"
Vol. 1, #3
"I Hate Drops & Hunting A Pirate Scenarios"
Vol. 1, #4
"Modifying Miniatures, The Iron Cheetah"
Vol. 2, #1
"Thunderbird Scenario, Long Range Tactics"
Vol. 2, #2
"Revenant Scenario, The Gauntlet Solo System, Constructing DropShips"
Vol. 2, #3
"Border Run Adventure, Prowler"
Vol. 2, #4
"Marauders and Pulse Lasers, Choppers and Hovercrafts and Tanks"
Cover: B&W Illustration of an Orion under attack by Clan Elementals.
Vol. 3, #1
"BattleTroops Scenario, MechWarrior Scenario"
Vol. 3, #2
"BattleTech/MechWarrior Chaos March Adventure"
Vol. 3, #3
"Dashing Through the Snow"
Vol. 3, #4
UNKNOWN
Vol. 4, #1
Dervish IIC Clan BattleMech
Vol. 4, #2
"Field Manual - Warden Clans Preview, Mechs in the Dungeon, New Ammunition"
Vol. 4, #3
UNKNOWN
Vol. 4, #4
"The Ranger Company, Combat Drops"
Vol. 5, #1
"Roleplaying Mech Combat, Star Dogs, Quantum Bandits"
Vol. 5, #2
"MechWarrior Campaigns, Equipment Locker, TekTeam Services"
Vol. 5, #3
"The Bigger They Are - Scenario, The Prodigal Daughter"