Editing TechManual

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{{InfoBoxProduct
| image = TechManual CAT35002-6.jpg
| name = TechManual
| development = [[Herbert A. Beas II]]
| primarywriting = [[Herbert A. Beas II]] <br /> [[Ken Horner]] <br /> [[Nick Marsala]] <br /> [[David L. McCulloch]] <br /> [[Mike Miller]] <br /> [[Joel Steverson]] <br /> [[Andreas Zuber]]
| illustrations = [[Doug Chaffee]] <br /> [[Mike Jackson]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] <br /> [[Duane Loose]] <br /> [[Matthew Plog|Matt Plog]] <br /> [[Klaus Scherwinski]] <br /> [[Franz Vohwinkel]]
| cover = [[Franz Vohwinkel]] (Original Cover Art) <br/> [[Doug Chaffee]] (2018 Cover Art)
| type = Rulebook
| publisher = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
| year = 2007
| pages = 352
| productioncode = [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-techmanual-book-pdf 35002]
| ISBN10 = 0979204720
}}

==Description==
'''''TechManual''''' is the second core book in the rebranded [[Classic BattleTech]] line. This particular book provides all of the construction rules for tournament-legal units that were presented in ''[[Total Warfare]]''. In addition, ''TechManual'' introduced the updated [[Battle Value]] system&mdash;branded "BV 2.0" by fans. ''TechManual'' also provides fictional descriptions of the various units that it provides game statistics for, as well as for the weapons and equipment they use, including long-awaited dates of introduction. Similar to ''Total Warfare'', each section of game data is preceded by a fictional introduction, though ''TechManual'''s fiction is of a technical nature. Finally, ''TechManual'' contains blank record sheets for all the units it covers and tables for the weapons and equipment contained therein.

==From the back cover==
{{quote|''How does a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] interface with a [[BattleMech]]? How does a [[ProtoMech]] really work? When was the [[Gauss rifle]] or the [[Particle Projector Cannon]] developed? Or how can I just make my own, cool and unique BattleMech design? If you’ve ever been plagued by these questions, then get on your coveralls and make sure you’ve got your [[astech]] certification, because you’re about to dive into [[BattleTech]] construction!''

''A companion volume to ''[[Total Warfare]]'', the Classic BattleTech ''TechManual'' combines all the construction rules for the various units presented in that core rules set. Streamlined and updated, it contains all the core weaponry and equipment from previous rules set, as well as the newest, bleeding edge technologies. More than just a rulebook, however, the ''TechManual'' presents numerous sourcebook-style treatises, providing the in-universe context for these units and the technologies of their development. A must have resource for any BattleTech aficionado!''}}

==Contents==
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* Introduction
* Construction basics
* [[BattleMech]] construction
* [[IndustrialMech]] construction
* [[ProtoMech]] construction
* [[Combat vehicle]] construction
* [[Support vehicle]] construction
* Conventional [[infantry]] platoon construction
* [[Battle armor]] construction
* [[aerospace fighter|Aerospace unit]] construction

* Weapons and Heavy Equipment
** Heavy equipment
** Industrial equipment
** Battle armor equipment
** Conventional infantry equipment

* Costs and Availability
** Basic cost calculations
** Availability

* [[Battle Value]]s
* Index
* Record sheets
* Tables
{{div col end}}

==Notes==
* Like ''[[Total Warfare]]'', most of the artwork in the book are pictures of painted miniatures.
* ''TechManual'' contains some errors; errata and clarifications are available at the [https://bg.battletech.com/errata/ BattleTech Errata Page].
* In 2018, a new edition of TechManual was published incorporating then-current errata. The book reused art from the 1994 Tactical Handbook art work by [[Doug Chaffee]].

==Gallery==
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TechManual.jpg|1st printing cover
Tech Manual Cover 2018.png|3rd and 4th printing cover
TechManual CAT35002-6.jpg|6th printing cover
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