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− | + | '''MechWarrior''' is often used as an alternative moniker or brand name for [[BattleTech]]-related products and publications. It can refer to: | |
==In-universe== | ==In-universe== | ||
− | * | + | * [[MechWarrior (pilot)]], a neo-feudal warrior piloting (and typically owning) a [[BattleMech]] |
==Games== | ==Games== | ||
+ | ===Tabletop game=== | ||
* The [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] and later MechWarrior: Age of Destruction (MWDA/MWAoD) boardgame and its setting, a miniatures-based collectible game by [[WizKids]] using the [[Clix]] system and rules. A distinct boardgame from [[Classic BattleTech]], it was initially set some 60 years ahead of the classic BattleTech universe timeline and had its own novel line (see below). It was discontinued as a separate game, and its setting, timeline and novels were since overtaken by and incorporated into the classic BattleTech game line. | * The [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] and later MechWarrior: Age of Destruction (MWDA/MWAoD) boardgame and its setting, a miniatures-based collectible game by [[WizKids]] using the [[Clix]] system and rules. A distinct boardgame from [[Classic BattleTech]], it was initially set some 60 years ahead of the classic BattleTech universe timeline and had its own novel line (see below). It was discontinued as a separate game, and its setting, timeline and novels were since overtaken by and incorporated into the classic BattleTech game line. | ||
− | + | ===Role-playing games=== | |
− | + | The [[MechWarrior (RPG)|MechWarrior Role Playing Game (RPG)]] series: | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior, First Edition]]'' by [[FASA]] | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior, Second Edition]]'' by FASA | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior, Third Edition]]'' by [[FanPro]]; reprinted by [[CGL]] in 2007 as ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]'' with new name and cover art to avoid confusion with the then-new [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] brand | |
− | + | * ''[[A Time of War]]'' and ''[[A Time of War Companion]]'' by CGL, this RPG system is informally also known as ''"MechWarrior, Fourth Edition"'' | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior: Destiny]]'' by CGL, a new, rules-light approach to roleplaying in the BattleTech universe devised to to supplant ''A Time of War'' but serve as an alterantive ruleset | |
− | + | ===Video games=== | |
− | + | The [[MechWarrior (video games)|MechWarrior series of video games]]: | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior (1989 Video Game)|MechWarrior]]'' | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior (SNES)]]'', a heavily altered SNES port of the aforementioned ''MechWarrior'' PC game | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat]]'' & ''Ghost Bear's Legacy'' expansion pack | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries]]'' (a distinct title from the aforementioned ''MechWarrior 2'', but using the same game engine) | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior 3050]]'', a SNES console game featuring near-identical cover graphics to ''MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat'' despite being a totally different game | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior 3]]'' & ''Pirate's Moon'' expansion pack | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior 4: Vengeance]]'' & ''Black Knight'' expansion pack | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries]] | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior Online]]'' (MWO) | |
− | + | * ''[[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries]]'' | |
− | |||
==Novels== | ==Novels== | ||
* The [[MechWarrior series]], six unrelated [[ROC]] novels set in the classic [[BattleTech]] setting and era | * The [[MechWarrior series]], six unrelated [[ROC]] novels set in the classic [[BattleTech]] setting and era | ||
− | * The summary title of a [[MechWarrior (omnibus)|German omnibus edition]] of the first three novels in the aforementioned MechWarrior series | + | ** The summary title of a [[MechWarrior (omnibus)|German omnibus edition]] of the first three novels in the aforementioned MechWarrior novel series |
− | * The [[MechWarrior: Dark Age novels|MechWarrior: Dark Age]] novel series in the eponymous MechWarrior: Dark Age setting (see above) | + | * The [[MechWarrior: Dark Age novels|MechWarrior: Dark Age]] novel series in the eponymous MechWarrior: Dark Age setting (see above), distinct from the aforementioned MechWarrior novel series |
==Other== | ==Other== |
Revision as of 07:06, 14 February 2020
MechWarrior is often used as an alternative moniker or brand name for BattleTech-related products and publications. It can refer to:
Contents
In-universe
- MechWarrior (pilot), a neo-feudal warrior piloting (and typically owning) a BattleMech
Games
Tabletop game
- The MechWarrior: Dark Age and later MechWarrior: Age of Destruction (MWDA/MWAoD) boardgame and its setting, a miniatures-based collectible game by WizKids using the Clix system and rules. A distinct boardgame from Classic BattleTech, it was initially set some 60 years ahead of the classic BattleTech universe timeline and had its own novel line (see below). It was discontinued as a separate game, and its setting, timeline and novels were since overtaken by and incorporated into the classic BattleTech game line.
Role-playing games
The MechWarrior Role Playing Game (RPG) series:
- MechWarrior, First Edition by FASA
- MechWarrior, Second Edition by FASA
- MechWarrior, Third Edition by FanPro; reprinted by CGL in 2007 as Classic BattleTech RPG with new name and cover art to avoid confusion with the then-new MechWarrior: Dark Age brand
- A Time of War and A Time of War Companion by CGL, this RPG system is informally also known as "MechWarrior, Fourth Edition"
- MechWarrior: Destiny by CGL, a new, rules-light approach to roleplaying in the BattleTech universe devised to to supplant A Time of War but serve as an alterantive ruleset
Video games
The MechWarrior series of video games:
- MechWarrior
- MechWarrior (SNES), a heavily altered SNES port of the aforementioned MechWarrior PC game
- MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat & Ghost Bear's Legacy expansion pack
- MechWarrior 2: Mercenaries (a distinct title from the aforementioned MechWarrior 2, but using the same game engine)
- MechWarrior 3050, a SNES console game featuring near-identical cover graphics to MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat despite being a totally different game
- MechWarrior 3 & Pirate's Moon expansion pack
- MechWarrior 4: Vengeance & Black Knight expansion pack
- MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries
- MechWarrior Online (MWO)
- MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
Novels
- The MechWarrior series, six unrelated ROC novels set in the classic BattleTech setting and era
- The summary title of a German omnibus edition of the first three novels in the aforementioned MechWarrior novel series
- The MechWarrior: Dark Age novel series in the eponymous MechWarrior: Dark Age setting (see above), distinct from the aforementioned MechWarrior novel series
Other
- MechWarrior: Legends art book