MechForce Quarterly

MechForce Quarterly
Product information
Type	Magazine
Author	Jean Rabe
Publication information
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

Vol. 1, #1

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• "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

• "From the Fifth Floor" by Sam Lewis - FASA's President passes the torch and moves to the east coast for on-line gaming.
• "Lock-N-Load" by Stacy Rieckermann - Your Precentor Chi introduces herself and explains some of the benefits of being a MechForce member.
• "BattleTalk" by Bryan Nystul - Meet the man who oversees FASA's BattleTech products.
• "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - Contributions from MechForce authors are beginning to trickle in.
• "A Look at Light BattleMechs" by Dan & Mike Repperger - There's a place for even the smallest of 'Mechs -- if you know how to use them.
• "Thief in the Night" by Dan & Mike Repperger - Dan & Mike illustrate how useful light 'Mechs can be with this sample scenario.
• "C4K-4D Cricket" by Dan * Mike Repperger - With this light BattleMech, a refit of an old design, Dan & Mike prove it doesn't take a lot of tons to pack a punch.
• "Battlefront Byline" by B.B. Kittey - Fasten your eyes on this riveting report by our war correspondent.
• "BattleTech Tournaments" by Bill Corey II - Want to host a 'Mech tournament? If so, listen to these words of advice from an expert judge.
• "A Glance at Medium BattleMechs" by Dan & Mike Repperger - These 'Mechs have firepower, can move quickly, and can be put to good use if you follow General Cassandra's instructions.
• "Blitzkrieg" by Dan & Mike Repperger - The Reppergers offer a scenario designed for medium 'Mechs. Don't try it unless you're tough.
• "The Pioneer, Foxhound, and the ThunderBird" by Dan & Mike Repperger - These medium 'Mechs might be refits, but they're clean, mean, and ready to take on the enemy's machine.
• "Star League BattleMech" by Andrew Norris - We've covered light and medium 'Mechs, so here's a heavy to round out the issue -- the Renegade.

Vol. 1, #3

• "Lock-N-Load" by Stacy Rieckermann - Basic Chapter Information
• "Death From Above" by Jean Rabe - A fond look at the Game Fair's BattleTech Arena.
• "Widow's Web" by Mike Nelson - Take a stroll on the Net for some great BattleTech material.
• "A Missive to the Precentor" by David Andrade - A glorious and a disturbing chant recorded for posterity.
• "I Hate Drops" by Frank Crull - One MechWarrior's tale of planetside struggle.
• "Drop to a Devastating Battle" by Frank Crull - Play the scenario from "I Hate Drops."
• "Annihilator IIC and Wolverine IIC" by Frank Crull - Try your hand piloting these new Clan 'Mechs.
• "Hunting a Pirate" by Michael Rupp - In this no-holds-barred scenario, two dozen 'Mechs slug it out.
• "Apollo: Memory of Yesterday" by Samson Okalow - Looking for Jewell in the snow - a short story about a war-ravaged heart.
• "SCT-45 Scout" by Mike Nelson - Recon work is safer using this 'Mech's design strengths.
• "She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain" by Cody E. Helm - A sunny afternoon of miniatures battles.
• "Bandit Biographies" by Chris Hussey - Take a look at the rough side of the Periphery.
• "Inner Sphere Rumblings" by Felix McGlaughin - The rumors fly and the gossip's thick, but there's some truth to be found.
• "Roll Call"
• "Record Sheets" by Tracy Kannarr and FMS Techniques, Inc. - WT6-KNT White Knight and CMM-A1-FC CombatMaster. These 'Mechs are from issue #1.

Vol. 1, #4

"Modifying Miniatures, The Iron Cheetah"

Vol. 2, #1

"Thunderbird Scenario, Long Range Tactics"

Vol. 2, #2

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"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

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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"