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Line 30: For its last issue (February 1988), the magazine was renamed StarDrive, explicitly described as "Formerly STARDATE magazine" on the cover. Despite featuring content heavily geared towards FASA products (namely Star Trek and BattleTech), the editorial writing in StarDrive was notably critical of FASA. Reluctant Publishing Ltd. went out of business after this issue. (Another official BattleTech periodical, ''[[BattleTechnology]]'', was published with FASA's blessings through [[Pacific Rim Publishing]] beginning in 1987.)<ref>[https://rpggeek.com/rpgperiodical/2817/stardate ''Stardate Magazine'']</ref> For its last issue (February 1988), the magazine was renamed StarDrive, explicitly described as "Formerly STARDATE magazine" on the cover. Despite featuring content heavily geared towards FASA products (namely Star Trek and BattleTech), the editorial writing in StarDrive was notably critical of FASA. Reluctant Publishing Ltd. went out of business after this issue. (Another official BattleTech periodical, ''[[BattleTechnology]]'', was published with FASA's blessings through [[Pacific Rim Publishing]] beginning in 1987.)<ref>[https://rpggeek.com/rpgperiodical/2817/stardate ''Stardate Magazine'']</ref> − The first two volumes included the front, back, and inside covers in the page numbering. Volume three did not include the covers but adopted the numbering style of many journals, with the first issue numbered 1–52, the second 53–120, and so on, reaching 526 in issue six; the total number of pages varied by issue, peaking at 118 with number five. StarDrive restarted at page 1 and did not count the covers. + The first two volumes included the the front, back, and inside covers in the page numbering. Volume three did not include the covers but adopted the numbering style of many journals, with the first issue numbered 1–52, the second 53–120, and so on, reaching 526 in issue six; the total number of pages varied by issue, peaking at 118 with number five. StarDrive restarted at page 1 and did not count the covers. This article is focused on the magazine's BattleTech-related content and omits any other systems. Many issues carried ads for BattleTech but no lore; these aren't considered noteworthy for the purpose of this article. Issue 5/6 is the only one in the first two volumes to carry any BattleTech material other than ads. This article is focused on the magazine's BattleTech-related content and omits any other systems. Many issues carried ads for BattleTech but no lore; these aren't considered noteworthy for the purpose of this article. Issue 5/6 is the only one in the first two volumes to carry any BattleTech material other than ads. Line 50:
Line 50: [[Image:Stardatev3-1.jpg|right|210px|Stardate, Vol. 3 Number 1 ('''Stardate Redivivus''' by Pete Rogan)]] [[Image:Stardatev3-1.jpg|right|210px|Stardate, Vol. 3 Number 1 ('''Stardate Redivivus''' by Pete Rogan)]] : Editorial with brief mention of BattleTech. : Editorial with brief mention of BattleTech. − '''BattleMech Tech: The Flea''' by [[Forest G. Brown]] and [[L.R. "Butch" Leeper]]. + '''BattleMech Tech: The Flea''' by [[Forest G. Brown]] and L.R. "Butch" Leeper. Art unsigned. : A technical readout with stats for two [[canon|canonical]] models. Additional variants are mentioned; both 'Mechs are noted as "Formerly TRP-1 TROOPER". : A technical readout with stats for two [[canon|canonical]] models. Additional variants are mentioned; both 'Mechs are noted as "Formerly TRP-1 TROOPER". :* FLE-4 ''[[Flea]]'' :* FLE-4 ''[[Flea]]'' Line 56:
Line 56: '''Inventive Ordnance: Krupps Invicta LSW MKII 'Slayer<nowiki>'</nowiki>''' '''Inventive Ordnance: Krupps Invicta LSW MKII 'Slayer<nowiki>'</nowiki>''' : A grenade launcher for multiple gaming systems. [[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game|MechWarrior]] stats are included, treating it as an [[Short-Range Missile|SRM]] launcher. : A grenade launcher for multiple gaming systems. [[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game|MechWarrior]] stats are included, treating it as an [[Short-Range Missile|SRM]] launcher. − '''Book Reviews''' by [[w:Leo Frankowski|Leo A. Frankowski]]. + '''Book Reviews''' by Leo A. Frankowski. : ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|BattleTech Technical Readout 3025]]. : ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|BattleTech Technical Readout 3025]]. <div style="clear:both"></div> <div style="clear:both"></div> Line 62:
Line 62: [[Image:Stardatev3-2.jpg|right|210px|Stardate, Vol. 3 Number 2]] [[Image:Stardatev3-2.jpg|right|210px|Stardate, Vol. 3 Number 2]] '''Something Armored This Way Walks''' by Pete Rogan. '''Something Armored This Way Walks''' by Pete Rogan. − : Editorial lauding BattleTech and MechWarrior. + : Editoral lauding BattleTech and MechWarrior. '''BattleTech Tech: Longbow''' by a mystery writer. A German translation of this writeup was later published in ''[[Hardware Handbuch 3031]]''. '''BattleTech Tech: Longbow''' by a mystery writer. A German translation of this writeup was later published in ''[[Hardware Handbuch 3031]]''. : Technical readout for the ''[[Longbow]]'', a [[Ral Partha]] design that did not become a canonical design until the publication of ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' eight years later. : Technical readout for the ''[[Longbow]]'', a [[Ral Partha]] design that did not become a canonical design until the publication of ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' eight years later. Line 70:
Line 70: : The first of the Sandusky Sorrell stories. : The first of the Sandusky Sorrell stories. '''River Crossing: BattleTech Scenario''' '''River Crossing: BattleTech Scenario''' − : Galt's Grenadiers, a [[Federated Suns]] unit, attack elements of the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] 459th Infantry Regiment supported by the 29th Independent 'Mech Lance. + : Galt's Grenadiers, a [[Federated Suns]] unit, attacks elements of the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] 459th Infantry Regiment supported by the 29th Independent 'Mech Lance. '''Punchout: A MechWarrior's Guide to Safe Ejection''' by [[Blaine Pardoe]]. Some art by Matt Beauchamp. '''Punchout: A MechWarrior's Guide to Safe Ejection''' by [[Blaine Pardoe]]. Some art by Matt Beauchamp. : An article explaining why a MechWarrior might eject, followed by game rules for doing so. : An article explaining why a MechWarrior might eject, followed by game rules for doing so. '''The Recovery of MechWarriors''' by Blaine L. Pardoe. '''The Recovery of MechWarriors''' by Blaine L. Pardoe. : Recovery units rescue MechWarriors who have lost their ride while on the battlefield. : Recovery units rescue MechWarriors who have lost their ride while on the battlefield. − '''A Quick Death: Clubbing Modifiers and Variants for BattleTech''' by John A. Theisen and [[Chuck Wienand]]. Art by Gideon. + '''A Quick Death: Clubbing Modfiers and Variants for BattleTech''' by John A. Theisen and Chuck Wienand. Art by Gideon. : Official rules explained with examples given, then variant rules that add some disadvantages to club use. : Official rules explained with examples given, then variant rules that add some disadvantages to club use. '''Coolant Packs: A MechWarrior's Best Friend''' by Blaine L. Pardoe. '''Coolant Packs: A MechWarrior's Best Friend''' by Blaine L. Pardoe. Line 116:
Line 116: :* [[Cavalier (DropShip class)|Cavalier]] Class DropShip (Courier Version) :* [[Cavalier (DropShip class)|Cavalier]] Class DropShip (Courier Version) :* Cavalier Class DropShip (Transport Version) :* Cavalier Class DropShip (Transport Version) − '''Books in Review''' by [[R.A. Brazeau]]. + '''Books in Review''' by R.A. Brazeau. : ''[[The Sword and the Dagger]]'' : ''[[The Sword and the Dagger]]'' <div style="clear:both"></div> <div style="clear:both"></div> Line 138:
Line 138: : Sandusky Sorrell and Galt's Company have to deal with some ''Transits''. MechWarrior stats for Sorrell and his commanding officer are included. : Sandusky Sorrell and Galt's Company have to deal with some ''Transits''. MechWarrior stats for Sorrell and his commanding officer are included. '''Pound for Pound: BattleMech Weapon Systems Efficiency''' by Jack Freeman. Some art by Gideon. '''Pound for Pound: BattleMech Weapon Systems Efficiency''' by Jack Freeman. Some art by Gideon. − : Tables for calculating the efficiency of various weapons. The writer gives his favorites for each range in hexes. + : Tables for calculating the efficiency of various weapons. The writer gives his favourites for each range in hexes. '''New Avalon Institute of Science Mechwarrior Training Manual''' by Blaine Pardoe. '''New Avalon Institute of Science Mechwarrior Training Manual''' by Blaine Pardoe. : Technical information on BattleMech systems presented as a student text. : Technical information on BattleMech systems presented as a student text. '''Flesh and Steel''' by C.W. Hess. Some art by Gideon. '''Flesh and Steel''' by C.W. Hess. Some art by Gideon. : A Draconis MechWarrior who just lost his second 'Mech is forced to help [[infantry]] hold a canyon on [[New Aberdeen]] against a 'Mech lance of the [[Fourth Crucis Lancers]]. A scenario is included at the end of the fiction. : A Draconis MechWarrior who just lost his second 'Mech is forced to help [[infantry]] hold a canyon on [[New Aberdeen]] against a 'Mech lance of the [[Fourth Crucis Lancers]]. A scenario is included at the end of the fiction. − '''What's New''' by [[J.A. Nardi]]. + '''What's New''' by J.A. Nardi. : Recent releases. FASA's entry is ''[[BattleTech Reinforcements]]'' : Recent releases. FASA's entry is ''[[BattleTech Reinforcements]]'' '''Games in Review''' '''Games in Review''' Line 154:
Line 154: :* PLG-1N ''Pillager''. The basis for the later canon PLG-1N ''[[Pillager]]'',<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)''</ref> this was the first BattleMech with dual AC/20s. The stats differ slightly from the canon version but it has identical movement, jump jet capability, heat dissipation, and nearly identical weaponry. A variant called the PLG-1F ''Matchmaker'' replaces the SRM-4 with [[flamers]] and armor is presented.<ref>[http://www.heavymetalpro.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19020&sid=5561368419da3eca782aff3148849107 HMP Forum Discussion of ''Stardate Magazine'']</ref><ref>[http://www.oocities.org/jymset/MOTWpillager.html.tmp Origins of the ''[[Pillager]]'']</ref> as well as a minor variant that replaces the brand of medium laser, resulting in an occasional glitch with the T&T system. :* PLG-1N ''Pillager''. The basis for the later canon PLG-1N ''[[Pillager]]'',<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)''</ref> this was the first BattleMech with dual AC/20s. The stats differ slightly from the canon version but it has identical movement, jump jet capability, heat dissipation, and nearly identical weaponry. A variant called the PLG-1F ''Matchmaker'' replaces the SRM-4 with [[flamers]] and armor is presented.<ref>[http://www.heavymetalpro.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19020&sid=5561368419da3eca782aff3148849107 HMP Forum Discussion of ''Stardate Magazine'']</ref><ref>[http://www.oocities.org/jymset/MOTWpillager.html.tmp Origins of the ''[[Pillager]]'']</ref> as well as a minor variant that replaces the brand of medium laser, resulting in an occasional glitch with the T&T system. :* HdG-2B ''[[Hedgehog]]''. A tripod 'Mech with a Star League–era communications system and smoke projectors that produce smoke with high metal content, reducing the effects of laser fire; the ''Hedgehog'' is also a deadly kicker with special rules that allow it to use a modified punch table. The HdG-2B1 ''Harasser'' variant replaces the medium laser with two small lasers, while field refits to replace a destroyed comms system are forced to remove all weaponry to fit in a replacement. :* HdG-2B ''[[Hedgehog]]''. A tripod 'Mech with a Star League–era communications system and smoke projectors that produce smoke with high metal content, reducing the effects of laser fire; the ''Hedgehog'' is also a deadly kicker with special rules that allow it to use a modified punch table. The HdG-2B1 ''Harasser'' variant replaces the medium laser with two small lasers, while field refits to replace a destroyed comms system are forced to remove all weaponry to fit in a replacement. − '''Terminus''' by John Thiesen (a.k.a. John A. Theisen). Some art by Gideon; portraits by Kurt Cagle, credited in Volume 3 Number 6. + '''Terminus''' by John Thiesen (aka John A. Theisen). Some art by Gideon; portraits by Kurt Cagle, credited in Volume 3 Number 6. : Another Sandusky Sorrell story, this time a letter from home followed by a "shopping" expedition to an abandoned town. ''MechWarrior'' stats for two more of Galt's Grenadiers are included. : Another Sandusky Sorrell story, this time a letter from home followed by a "shopping" expedition to an abandoned town. ''MechWarrior'' stats for two more of Galt's Grenadiers are included. '''Terminus: BattleTech Scenario''' by John Thiesen. '''Terminus: BattleTech Scenario''' by John Thiesen. Line 176:
Line 176: : Technical readout for two new designs. : Technical readout for two new designs. :* [[Shillelagh]] Missile Tank. This design became canon in 2013 with ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'', replacing the flamer with a machine gun. :* [[Shillelagh]] Missile Tank. This design became canon in 2013 with ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'', replacing the flamer with a machine gun. − :* MTE-12C ''[[Mite]]''. An incredibly fast [[BattleMech#Ultralight|ultralight]] 'Mech carrying a single small laser. + :* MTE-12C ''[[Mite]]''. An incredibly fast ultralight 'Mech carrying a single small laser. '''New Avalon Institute of Science Mechwarrior Training Manual''' by Blaine Pardoe. '''New Avalon Institute of Science Mechwarrior Training Manual''' by Blaine Pardoe. : BattleMech tactics presented as a student text. : BattleMech tactics presented as a student text. Line 206:
Line 206: : A CPLT-K2 ''[[Catapult]]'' in motion. : A CPLT-K2 ''[[Catapult]]'' in motion. '''BattleMech Tech: A Muster of Mini-'Mechs''' by John A. Theisen. '''BattleMech Tech: A Muster of Mini-'Mechs''' by John A. Theisen. − : Technical readout for six house-specific ultralight BattleMechs. + : Technical readout for six house-specific ultralight [[BattleMech#Ultralight|ultralight]] BattleMechs. :* JNR-7P ''[[Junior (StarDrive)|Junior]]''. An early 10-ton Federated Suns design, among the first 'Mechs manufactured in quantity outside the [[Terran Hegemony]]. :* JNR-7P ''[[Junior (StarDrive)|Junior]]''. An early 10-ton Federated Suns design, among the first 'Mechs manufactured in quantity outside the [[Terran Hegemony]]. :* SLP-2U ''[[Slowpoke]]''. A 10-ton Capellan design with the movement profile of an ''[[UrbanMech]]''. :* SLP-2U ''[[Slowpoke]]''. A 10-ton Capellan design with the movement profile of an ''[[UrbanMech]]''. Line 226:
Line 226: :* [[w:VBC-90|Renault VBC-90]] :* [[w:VBC-90|Renault VBC-90]] :* [[w:LAV-600|Cadillac Gage V-600]] :* [[w:LAV-600|Cadillac Gage V-600]] − '''Whats New''' by J. A. Nardi <!-- apostrophe is missing in the original --> + '''Whats New''' by J. A. Nardi : New releases column. FASA has two entries. : New releases column. FASA has two entries. :* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|BattleTech Technical Readout: 3026]]'' :* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|BattleTech Technical Readout: 3026]]''
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For its last issue (February 1988), the magazine was renamed StarDrive, explicitly described as "Formerly STARDATE magazine" on the cover. Despite featuring content heavily geared towards FASA products (namely Star Trek and BattleTech), the editorial writing in StarDrive was notably critical of FASA. Reluctant Publishing Ltd. went out of business after this issue. (Another official BattleTech periodical, ''[[BattleTechnology]]'', was published with FASA's blessings through [[Pacific Rim Publishing]] beginning in 1987.)<ref>[https://rpggeek.com/rpgperiodical/2817/stardate ''Stardate Magazine'']</ref> | For its last issue (February 1988), the magazine was renamed StarDrive, explicitly described as "Formerly STARDATE magazine" on the cover. Despite featuring content heavily geared towards FASA products (namely Star Trek and BattleTech), the editorial writing in StarDrive was notably critical of FASA. Reluctant Publishing Ltd. went out of business after this issue. (Another official BattleTech periodical, ''[[BattleTechnology]]'', was published with FASA's blessings through [[Pacific Rim Publishing]] beginning in 1987.)<ref>[https://rpggeek.com/rpgperiodical/2817/stardate ''Stardate Magazine'']</ref> | ||
| − | The first two volumes included the front, back, and inside covers in the page numbering. Volume three did not include the covers but adopted the numbering style of many journals, with the first issue numbered 1–52, the second 53–120, and so on, reaching 526 in issue six; the total number of pages varied by issue, peaking at 118 with number five. StarDrive restarted at page 1 and did not count the covers. | + | The first two volumes included the the front, back, and inside covers in the page numbering. Volume three did not include the covers but adopted the numbering style of many journals, with the first issue numbered 1–52, the second 53–120, and so on, reaching 526 in issue six; the total number of pages varied by issue, peaking at 118 with number five. StarDrive restarted at page 1 and did not count the covers. |
This article is focused on the magazine's BattleTech-related content and omits any other systems. Many issues carried ads for BattleTech but no lore; these aren't considered noteworthy for the purpose of this article. Issue 5/6 is the only one in the first two volumes to carry any BattleTech material other than ads. | This article is focused on the magazine's BattleTech-related content and omits any other systems. Many issues carried ads for BattleTech but no lore; these aren't considered noteworthy for the purpose of this article. Issue 5/6 is the only one in the first two volumes to carry any BattleTech material other than ads. | ||
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[[Image:Stardatev3-1.jpg|right|210px|Stardate, Vol. 3 Number 1 ('''Stardate Redivivus''' by Pete Rogan)]] | [[Image:Stardatev3-1.jpg|right|210px|Stardate, Vol. 3 Number 1 ('''Stardate Redivivus''' by Pete Rogan)]] | ||
: Editorial with brief mention of BattleTech. | : Editorial with brief mention of BattleTech. | ||
| − | '''BattleMech Tech: The Flea''' by [[Forest G. Brown]] and | + | '''BattleMech Tech: The Flea''' by [[Forest G. Brown]] and L.R. "Butch" Leeper. Art unsigned. |
: A technical readout with stats for two [[canon|canonical]] models. Additional variants are mentioned; both 'Mechs are noted as "Formerly TRP-1 TROOPER". | : A technical readout with stats for two [[canon|canonical]] models. Additional variants are mentioned; both 'Mechs are noted as "Formerly TRP-1 TROOPER". | ||
:* FLE-4 ''[[Flea]]'' | :* FLE-4 ''[[Flea]]'' | ||
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'''Inventive Ordnance: Krupps Invicta LSW MKII 'Slayer<nowiki>'</nowiki>''' | '''Inventive Ordnance: Krupps Invicta LSW MKII 'Slayer<nowiki>'</nowiki>''' | ||
: A grenade launcher for multiple gaming systems. [[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game|MechWarrior]] stats are included, treating it as an [[Short-Range Missile|SRM]] launcher. | : A grenade launcher for multiple gaming systems. [[MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game|MechWarrior]] stats are included, treating it as an [[Short-Range Missile|SRM]] launcher. | ||
| − | '''Book Reviews''' by | + | '''Book Reviews''' by Leo A. Frankowski. |
: ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|BattleTech Technical Readout 3025]]. | : ''[[Technical Readout: 3025|BattleTech Technical Readout 3025]]. | ||
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[[Image:Stardatev3-2.jpg|right|210px|Stardate, Vol. 3 Number 2]] | [[Image:Stardatev3-2.jpg|right|210px|Stardate, Vol. 3 Number 2]] | ||
'''Something Armored This Way Walks''' by Pete Rogan. | '''Something Armored This Way Walks''' by Pete Rogan. | ||
| − | : | + | : Editoral lauding BattleTech and MechWarrior. |
'''BattleTech Tech: Longbow''' by a mystery writer. A German translation of this writeup was later published in ''[[Hardware Handbuch 3031]]''. | '''BattleTech Tech: Longbow''' by a mystery writer. A German translation of this writeup was later published in ''[[Hardware Handbuch 3031]]''. | ||
: Technical readout for the ''[[Longbow]]'', a [[Ral Partha]] design that did not become a canonical design until the publication of ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' eight years later. | : Technical readout for the ''[[Longbow]]'', a [[Ral Partha]] design that did not become a canonical design until the publication of ''[[Technical Readout: 3058]]'' eight years later. | ||
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: The first of the Sandusky Sorrell stories. | : The first of the Sandusky Sorrell stories. | ||
'''River Crossing: BattleTech Scenario''' | '''River Crossing: BattleTech Scenario''' | ||
| − | : Galt's Grenadiers, a [[Federated Suns]] unit, | + | : Galt's Grenadiers, a [[Federated Suns]] unit, attacks elements of the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellan]] 459th Infantry Regiment supported by the 29th Independent 'Mech Lance. |
'''Punchout: A MechWarrior's Guide to Safe Ejection''' by [[Blaine Pardoe]]. Some art by Matt Beauchamp. | '''Punchout: A MechWarrior's Guide to Safe Ejection''' by [[Blaine Pardoe]]. Some art by Matt Beauchamp. | ||
: An article explaining why a MechWarrior might eject, followed by game rules for doing so. | : An article explaining why a MechWarrior might eject, followed by game rules for doing so. | ||
'''The Recovery of MechWarriors''' by Blaine L. Pardoe. | '''The Recovery of MechWarriors''' by Blaine L. Pardoe. | ||
: Recovery units rescue MechWarriors who have lost their ride while on the battlefield. | : Recovery units rescue MechWarriors who have lost their ride while on the battlefield. | ||
| − | '''A Quick Death: Clubbing | + | '''A Quick Death: Clubbing Modfiers and Variants for BattleTech''' by John A. Theisen and Chuck Wienand. Art by Gideon. |
: Official rules explained with examples given, then variant rules that add some disadvantages to club use. | : Official rules explained with examples given, then variant rules that add some disadvantages to club use. | ||
'''Coolant Packs: A MechWarrior's Best Friend''' by Blaine L. Pardoe. | '''Coolant Packs: A MechWarrior's Best Friend''' by Blaine L. Pardoe. | ||
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:* [[Cavalier (DropShip class)|Cavalier]] Class DropShip (Courier Version) | :* [[Cavalier (DropShip class)|Cavalier]] Class DropShip (Courier Version) | ||
:* Cavalier Class DropShip (Transport Version) | :* Cavalier Class DropShip (Transport Version) | ||
| − | '''Books in Review''' by | + | '''Books in Review''' by R.A. Brazeau. |
: ''[[The Sword and the Dagger]]'' | : ''[[The Sword and the Dagger]]'' | ||
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: Sandusky Sorrell and Galt's Company have to deal with some ''Transits''. MechWarrior stats for Sorrell and his commanding officer are included. | : Sandusky Sorrell and Galt's Company have to deal with some ''Transits''. MechWarrior stats for Sorrell and his commanding officer are included. | ||
'''Pound for Pound: BattleMech Weapon Systems Efficiency''' by Jack Freeman. Some art by Gideon. | '''Pound for Pound: BattleMech Weapon Systems Efficiency''' by Jack Freeman. Some art by Gideon. | ||
| − | : Tables for calculating the efficiency of various weapons. The writer gives his | + | : Tables for calculating the efficiency of various weapons. The writer gives his favourites for each range in hexes. |
'''New Avalon Institute of Science Mechwarrior Training Manual''' by Blaine Pardoe. | '''New Avalon Institute of Science Mechwarrior Training Manual''' by Blaine Pardoe. | ||
: Technical information on BattleMech systems presented as a student text. | : Technical information on BattleMech systems presented as a student text. | ||
'''Flesh and Steel''' by C.W. Hess. Some art by Gideon. | '''Flesh and Steel''' by C.W. Hess. Some art by Gideon. | ||
: A Draconis MechWarrior who just lost his second 'Mech is forced to help [[infantry]] hold a canyon on [[New Aberdeen]] against a 'Mech lance of the [[Fourth Crucis Lancers]]. A scenario is included at the end of the fiction. | : A Draconis MechWarrior who just lost his second 'Mech is forced to help [[infantry]] hold a canyon on [[New Aberdeen]] against a 'Mech lance of the [[Fourth Crucis Lancers]]. A scenario is included at the end of the fiction. | ||
| − | '''What's New''' by | + | '''What's New''' by J.A. Nardi. |
: Recent releases. FASA's entry is ''[[BattleTech Reinforcements]]'' | : Recent releases. FASA's entry is ''[[BattleTech Reinforcements]]'' | ||
'''Games in Review''' | '''Games in Review''' | ||
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:* PLG-1N ''Pillager''. The basis for the later canon PLG-1N ''[[Pillager]]'',<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)''</ref> this was the first BattleMech with dual AC/20s. The stats differ slightly from the canon version but it has identical movement, jump jet capability, heat dissipation, and nearly identical weaponry. A variant called the PLG-1F ''Matchmaker'' replaces the SRM-4 with [[flamers]] and armor is presented.<ref>[http://www.heavymetalpro.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19020&sid=5561368419da3eca782aff3148849107 HMP Forum Discussion of ''Stardate Magazine'']</ref><ref>[http://www.oocities.org/jymset/MOTWpillager.html.tmp Origins of the ''[[Pillager]]'']</ref> as well as a minor variant that replaces the brand of medium laser, resulting in an occasional glitch with the T&T system. | :* PLG-1N ''Pillager''. The basis for the later canon PLG-1N ''[[Pillager]]'',<ref>''Record Sheets: 3058 Upgrades Unabridged (Clan & Star League)''</ref> this was the first BattleMech with dual AC/20s. The stats differ slightly from the canon version but it has identical movement, jump jet capability, heat dissipation, and nearly identical weaponry. A variant called the PLG-1F ''Matchmaker'' replaces the SRM-4 with [[flamers]] and armor is presented.<ref>[http://www.heavymetalpro.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19020&sid=5561368419da3eca782aff3148849107 HMP Forum Discussion of ''Stardate Magazine'']</ref><ref>[http://www.oocities.org/jymset/MOTWpillager.html.tmp Origins of the ''[[Pillager]]'']</ref> as well as a minor variant that replaces the brand of medium laser, resulting in an occasional glitch with the T&T system. | ||
:* HdG-2B ''[[Hedgehog]]''. A tripod 'Mech with a Star League–era communications system and smoke projectors that produce smoke with high metal content, reducing the effects of laser fire; the ''Hedgehog'' is also a deadly kicker with special rules that allow it to use a modified punch table. The HdG-2B1 ''Harasser'' variant replaces the medium laser with two small lasers, while field refits to replace a destroyed comms system are forced to remove all weaponry to fit in a replacement. | :* HdG-2B ''[[Hedgehog]]''. A tripod 'Mech with a Star League–era communications system and smoke projectors that produce smoke with high metal content, reducing the effects of laser fire; the ''Hedgehog'' is also a deadly kicker with special rules that allow it to use a modified punch table. The HdG-2B1 ''Harasser'' variant replaces the medium laser with two small lasers, while field refits to replace a destroyed comms system are forced to remove all weaponry to fit in a replacement. | ||
| − | '''Terminus''' by John Thiesen ( | + | '''Terminus''' by John Thiesen (aka John A. Theisen). Some art by Gideon; portraits by Kurt Cagle, credited in Volume 3 Number 6. |
: Another Sandusky Sorrell story, this time a letter from home followed by a "shopping" expedition to an abandoned town. ''MechWarrior'' stats for two more of Galt's Grenadiers are included. | : Another Sandusky Sorrell story, this time a letter from home followed by a "shopping" expedition to an abandoned town. ''MechWarrior'' stats for two more of Galt's Grenadiers are included. | ||
'''Terminus: BattleTech Scenario''' by John Thiesen. | '''Terminus: BattleTech Scenario''' by John Thiesen. | ||
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: Technical readout for two new designs. | : Technical readout for two new designs. | ||
:* [[Shillelagh]] Missile Tank. This design became canon in 2013 with ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'', replacing the flamer with a machine gun. | :* [[Shillelagh]] Missile Tank. This design became canon in 2013 with ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'', replacing the flamer with a machine gun. | ||
| − | :* MTE-12C ''[[Mite]]''. An incredibly fast | + | :* MTE-12C ''[[Mite]]''. An incredibly fast ultralight 'Mech carrying a single small laser. |
'''New Avalon Institute of Science Mechwarrior Training Manual''' by Blaine Pardoe. | '''New Avalon Institute of Science Mechwarrior Training Manual''' by Blaine Pardoe. | ||
: BattleMech tactics presented as a student text. | : BattleMech tactics presented as a student text. | ||
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: A CPLT-K2 ''[[Catapult]]'' in motion. | : A CPLT-K2 ''[[Catapult]]'' in motion. | ||
'''BattleMech Tech: A Muster of Mini-'Mechs''' by John A. Theisen. | '''BattleMech Tech: A Muster of Mini-'Mechs''' by John A. Theisen. | ||
| − | : Technical readout for six house-specific ultralight BattleMechs. | + | : Technical readout for six house-specific ultralight [[BattleMech#Ultralight|ultralight]] BattleMechs. |
:* JNR-7P ''[[Junior (StarDrive)|Junior]]''. An early 10-ton Federated Suns design, among the first 'Mechs manufactured in quantity outside the [[Terran Hegemony]]. | :* JNR-7P ''[[Junior (StarDrive)|Junior]]''. An early 10-ton Federated Suns design, among the first 'Mechs manufactured in quantity outside the [[Terran Hegemony]]. | ||
:* SLP-2U ''[[Slowpoke]]''. A 10-ton Capellan design with the movement profile of an ''[[UrbanMech]]''. | :* SLP-2U ''[[Slowpoke]]''. A 10-ton Capellan design with the movement profile of an ''[[UrbanMech]]''. | ||
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:* [[w:VBC-90|Renault VBC-90]] | :* [[w:VBC-90|Renault VBC-90]] | ||
:* [[w:LAV-600|Cadillac Gage V-600]] | :* [[w:LAV-600|Cadillac Gage V-600]] | ||
| − | '''Whats New''' by J. A. Nardi | + | '''Whats New''' by J. A. Nardi |
: New releases column. FASA has two entries. | : New releases column. FASA has two entries. | ||
:* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|BattleTech Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | :* ''[[Technical Readout: 3026|BattleTech Technical Readout: 3026]]'' | ||