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	'''''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon''''' was the first in the "Starterbook" series of products designed to help ease new players from the ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Boxed Set]]'' ruleset into the expanded ''[[Total Warfare]]'' ruleset.		'''''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon''''' was the first in the "Starterbook" series of products designed to help ease new players from the ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Boxed Set]]'' ruleset into the expanded ''[[Total Warfare]]'' ruleset.
−	It became somewhat infamous for an editorial oversight in its released edition by which the mission tree structure was broken, leaving the campaign almost unplayable; errata were published to address and fix the issue. (See [[Starterbook: Sword and Dragon#Errata|Errata]] section below.)	+	It became somewhat infamous for an editorial oversight in its released edition by which the mission tree structure was broken, leaving the campaign almost unplayable; errata were published to adress and fix the issue. (See [[Starterbook: Sword and Dragon#Errata|Errata]] section below.)
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{{InfoBoxProduct | image = Starterbook Sword and Dragon cover.jpg | name = Starterbook: Sword and Dragon | type = Scenario Pack | author = | development = [[Randall N. Bills]] | primarywriting = [[David L. McCulloch]] <br /> [[Steven Mohan Jr.]] <br /> [[Ben Rome]] | pages = 112 | cover = [[Doug Anderson]] | interiorart = | illustrations = [[Michael Komarck]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] | publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]] | productioncode = 35100 | year = 2007 | ISBN10 = 0979204747 | ISBN13 = 978-0979204746 | MSRP = | content = | era = [[Succession Wars era]]<br />[[Clan Invasion era]]<br />[[Civil War era]]<br />[[Jihad era]] | timeline = | series = Starterbooks | precededby = | followedby = ''[[Starterbook: Wolf and Blake]]'' }} '''''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon''''' was the first in the "Starterbook" series of products designed to help ease new players from the ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Boxed Set]]'' ruleset into the expanded ''[[Total Warfare]]'' ruleset. It became somewhat infamous for an editorial oversight in its released edition by which the mission tree structure was broken, leaving the campaign almost unplayable; errata were published to adress and fix the issue. (See [[Starterbook: Sword and Dragon#Errata|Errata]] section below.) ==Description== The book revisits [[The Fox's Teeth]] and [[Sorenson's Sabres]], two company-sized units from [[House Davion]] and [[House Kurita]], respectively, which were the eponymous units for two of the earliest sourcebooks ever published for [[BattleTech]]: ''[[The Fox's Teeth: Exploits of McKinnon's Raiders]]'' and ''[[Sorenson's Sabres (scenario pack)]]''. ''Sword and Dragon'' details each of the units, including unique [['Mech]] variants and personalities. In conjunction with [[Iron Wind Metals]], these unique 'Mech variants have received their own miniatures. In addition, the book features a series of loosely defined scenario "tracks" that can be strung together to form a campaign which continues the units' stories from where the previous sourcebooks left off, intertwining their histories and narrating the exploits of the next generation up until the [[Jihad]] era. There are also rules for the unique units that are fielded by the two independent companies and prototype advanced-technology (for the 3040s) equipment. ==From the back cover== {{quote|''The [[Fox's Teeth]]'' ''[[McKinnon’s Company]] of [[House Davion]]'s [[Crucis Lancers|Seventh Crucis Lancers]], the detached "Fox's Teeth" have been an independent raiding force for centuries, their lightning hit-and-run tactics making them respected and feared.'' ''[[Sorenson's Sabres]]'' ''A detached command originally from the legendary [[Sword of Light|Fifth Sword of Light]], Sorenson's Sabres are a deadly unit among the elite of [[House Kurita]]'s samurai, dedicated to cutting a swath through new and ancient enemies alike.'' ''A new series, the Starterbooks are a perfect way to jump into the further excitement of the [[Classic BattleTech]] universe once players have tried their hands at [[BattleTech]]. ''Starterbook: Sword and Dragon'' provides a short synopsis of the conflicts between the ancient enemies of House Davion and House Kurita, as well as a brief history and personal dossiers on the members of these two legendary combat commands. Including record sheets for everyone in the command&mdash;which includes eight, never-before-seen [['Mech]] variants–as well as a unique track system that allows players to develop their own scenarios, players will be firing [[autocannon]]s and tossing [[PPC]] lightning at one another in no time!'' ''The ''[[Classic BattleTech Introductory Box Set]]'' is required to use'' Starterbook: Sword and Dragon. ''Also designed to be used in conjunction with [[Iron Wind Metals]]' ''Sword and Dragon 'MechPack: House Davion'' and'' Sword and Dragon 'MechPack: House Kurita''.}} ==Contents== * The Right Path * Unspoken Truths * Introduction ** How to Use This Book * A Brief History: [[House Kurita]] and [[House Davion]] ** Origins ** [[Age of War]] ** [[Star League]] ** [[Succession Wars (History)|Succession Wars]] ** [[War of 3039]] ** [[Clan Invasion|Coming of the Clans]] ** Modern Times * The Fox's Teeth ** History *** The Succession Wars *** Wedding Gifts *** War of 3039 *** Best Served Cold *** Dragon's Den *** Blood of Kerensky *** Once More Into the Breach *** Houses Divided *** A Universe Turned Upside Down * The Fox's Teeth Personnel ** [[Ian McKinnon]] ** [[George Lytton]] ** [[Austin Vorster]] ** [[Daniel Waylen]] ** [[Paul Danton]] ** [[Hiro Chipende]] ** [[Dave "Tiny" Hill]] ** [[Henrik Dekker]] ** [[Ross McKinnon (31st c.)|Ross McKinnon]] ** [[Mateo Alvarez]] ** [[Robert Grey]] ** [[Sara Lytton]] * Sorenson's Sabres ** History *** The [[Fourth Succession War]] *** [[Ronin War|War of the Ronin]] *** Border Guards *** The Path of the Damned *** The Fox's Den *** Serving the Dragon *** [[Clan Ghost Bear|Bears]] and Beyond * Sorenson's Sabres Personnel ** [[Daniel Sorenson]] ** [[Grace Shiro]] ** [[Emory Wilk]] ** [[Shakir Jerrar]] ** [[Dana Utsonomiya]] ** [[Andrew Martin]] ** [[Sharron Burgoz]] ** [[Seyla Teresa Martinez]] ** [[Albert Benton]] ** [[Jasmine Rubach]] ** [[Elden Berardinelli]] ** [[James MacPartland]] * Rules Annex ** Advanced [[MechWarrior (RPG)|MechWarrior]] Abilities *** Sorenson's Sabres *** The Fox's Teeth ** [[BattleMech]] Quirks *** Sorenson's Sabres *** The Fox's Teeth ** Prototype Weapons and Equipment ** Sword and Dragon Campaign: [[3048]] &ndash; [[3049]] *** Tracks *** Campaign Special Rules *** Warchest Point System *** Getting Started *** Warchest Points Between Tracks ** The Setup: The Fox's Teeth ** The Setup: Sorenson's Sabres ** Mission: Recon ** Mission: Supply Run ** Mission: Defend ** Mission: Assault ** Mission: Fighting Withdrawal ** Mission: Recon-in-Force ** Mission: Probe ** Mission: Beachhead ** Mission: Pursuit ** Touchpoint: [[Thestria]] (Fox's Teeth) ** Touchpoint: [[Valentina]] (Fox's Teeth) ** Touchpoint: [[Cassias]] (Fox's Teeth) ** Touchpoint: [[Udibi]] (Sorenson's Sabres) ** Touchpoint: [[Capra]] (Sorenson's Sabres) ** Touchpoint: [[Brundage]] (Sorenson's Sabres) ** Touchpoint: Dust-Up * Record Sheets ==Errata== :''[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=36415.0 Link] to official errata document on the [[BattleTech Forum]]'' The errata for this book contain corrections to the history section, particularly the fate of George Lytton (and removing the wrong reference to Hiro Chipende); clarify that Paul Denton pilots a CN9-A (not a CN9-D) and Sharron Burgoz's 'Mech is a TBT-7K (not a TBT-5K); alter the stated construction rules for [[double heat sink]]s, and correct some false entries in various tables and record sheets. Most importantly, they fix the campaign rules as follows: *With regards to the ''Recon'' mission it is clarified that ''"Any time this track is indicated, the choosing player may use the Recon-in-Force track (p. 70) instead."'' *The first Objective for ''Recon-in-Force'' is changed to ''"1. ID / Scan all of the Defender’s buildings. Scanning must be done within 4 hexes of a building at the end of the Movement phase and in lieu of any attack. (Reward: 100)"' *Under "next tracks" after ''Beachhead'', delete ''Scout'' and ''Holding Action'', and add ''Fighting Withdrawal''. *Under "next tracks" after ''Pursuit'', delete ''Holding Action''. [[Category:Scenario Packs]]

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