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Line 1: − {{InfoBoxProduct + {{InfoBoxBook − | image = Covert Ops.jpg + | image = Covert Ops.jpg − | name = A Guide to Covert Ops + | name = A Guide to Covert Ops − | type = Sourcebook + | product development = [[Randall N. Bills]] <br /> [[Herb Beas]] − | author = + | primary writing = [[Herb Beas]] <br /> [[Warner Doles]] <br /> [[Chris Hartford]] <br /> [[Camille Klein]] <br /> [[David L. McCulloch]] <br /> [[Christoffer Trossen]] − | development = [[Randall N. Bills]] <br /> [[Herb Beas]]+ | cover = [[Kevin McCann]] − | primarywriting = Herb Beas <br /> [[Warner Doles (person)|Warner Doles]] <br /> [[Chris Hartford]] <br /> [[Camille Klein]] <br /> [[David L. McCulloch]] <br /> [[Christoffer Trossen]] + | illustrations = [[Les Dorscheid]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] <br /> [[Matt Plog]] <br /> [[Anton Zaleski]] − | pages = 158+ | era = [[Civil War era]] <br /> [[Jihad era]] − | cover = [[Kevin McCann]] <br> [[Anton Zaleski]] (Design) + | type = Sourcebook − | interiorart = + | publisher = [[FanPro]] − | illustrations = [[Les Dorscheid]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] <br /> [[Matt Plog]] <br /> [[Anton Zaleski]] + | year = 2004 − | publisher = [[FanPro]]+ | pages = 158 − | productioncode = 35008+ | production code = [http://classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=136 35008] − | year = May 1, 2004+ | ISBN = 1932564152 − | ISBN10 = 1932564152 − | ISBN13 = 978-1932564150 − | MSRP = $24.99 − | content = − | era = [[Civil War era]] <br /> [[Jihad era]] − | timeline = Various − | series = − | precededby = − | followedby = }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − '''''A Guide to Covert Ops''''' is a book that is designed to help [[MechWarrior (RPG)|Classic BattleTech RPG]] Gamemasters run a story that features characters who are special forces and/or intelligence operatives. It includes a plethora a rules for CBT RPG, including covert ops-oriented sub-affiliations, traits, skills, equipment, and life paths. It also includes a guide to help players and Gamemasters involved in a covert ops game, as well as an adventure that makes use of covert ops characters and their abilities. The sourcebook also includes information on every government intelligence agency in [[3067]]-era [[BattleTech]], from the [[Inner Sphere]] powers to the [[Clan Watch]], to the [[Periphery]] states, [[ROM]], and even [[Wolfnet]]. It also offers synopses some independent organizations such as the [[Black Dragon Society]] and [[Free Capella]]. + '''''A Guide to Covert Ops''''' is a book that is designed to help [[MechWarrior (RPG)|Classic BattleTech RPG]] Gamemasters run a story that features characters who are special forces and/or intelligence operatives. It includes a plethora a rules for CBT RPG, including covert ops-oriented sub-affiliations, traits, skills, equipment, and life paths. It also includes a guide to help players and Gamemasters involved in a covert ops game, as well as an adventure that makes use of covert ops characters and their abilities. The source book also includes information on every government intelligence agency in [[3067]]-era [[BattleTech]], from the [[Inner Sphere]] powers to the [[Clan Watch]], to the [[Periphery]] states, [[ROM]], and even [[Wolfnet]]. It also offers synopses some independent organizations such as the [[Black Dragon Society]] and [[Free Capella]]. ==From the back cover== ==From the back cover== − {{quote|''A space armada slowly takes shape a hundred million kilometers above the ecliptic plane of a star; the target planet does not have the military to stop the massive [[BattleMech]] invasion about to be unleashed on their world. Instead, a handful of men slowly maneuver in disguised, pressurized, polymer bags towards their targets. After attaching to the ships, they cut a hole in the bulkhead and sneak towards the fragile [[Kearny-Fuchida Drive|Kearny-Fuchida core]] that makes interstellar travel possible. Knowing death is the only outcome, they disable the fleet, aborting the invasion before it has begun, changing the course of history. They have no name, no history, no life beyond their service to the State. They are covert operatives.'' + {{quote|''A space armada slowly takes shape a hundred million kilometers above the elliptical plane of a star; the target planet does not have the military to stop the massive [[BattleMech]] invasion about to be unleashed on their world. Instead, a handful of men slowly maneuver in disguised, pressurized, polymer bags towards their targets. After attaching to the ships, they cut a hole in the bulkhead and sneak towards the fragile [[Kearny-Fuchida Drive|Kearny-Fuchida core]] that makes interstellar travel possible. Knowing death is the only outcome, they disable the fleet, aborting the invasion before it has begun, changing the course of history. They have no name, no history, no life beyond their service to the State. They are covert operatives.'' A Guide to Covert Ops ''provides detailed information on every intelligence agency in the [[BattleTech]] universe. Additionally, extensive [[Life Path]]s covering everything from [[DEST]] to [[Lohengrin]] and [[Valkyrie (organization)|Valkyrie]] to guerrilla insurgents are included. Finally, new specialized espionage gear, campaigning rules and a complete adventure provide all the information and tools players and Gamemasters alike will need to enter the covert world of special ops.''}} A Guide to Covert Ops ''provides detailed information on every intelligence agency in the [[BattleTech]] universe. Additionally, extensive [[Life Path]]s covering everything from [[DEST]] to [[Lohengrin]] and [[Valkyrie (organization)|Valkyrie]] to guerrilla insurgents are included. Finally, new specialized espionage gear, campaigning rules and a complete adventure provide all the information and tools players and Gamemasters alike will need to enter the covert world of special ops.''}} ==Contents== ==Contents== − *[[Professional Courtesy]] (short story) + *PROFESSIONAL COURTESY − *Introduction + *INTRODUCTION − *Character Creation + *CHARACTER CREATION :Traits :Traits ::Bloodmark ::Bloodmark ::Life Debt ::Life Debt − ::''Ki'' Focus + ::Ki Focus ::Unremarkable Appearance ::Unremarkable Appearance :Skills :Skills Line 48:
Line 39: ::[[Free Capella]] ::[[Free Capella]] ::[[Free Skye]] ::[[Free Skye]] − ::[[Heimdall (organization)|Heimdall]] + ::[[Heimdall]] ::[[Omniss]]: Dante's Inferno ::[[Omniss]]: Dante's Inferno ::[[Nekakami]] ::[[Nekakami]] − ::''[[Zhanzheng de guang]]'' + ::[[Zhanzheng de guang]] :Double Agents :Double Agents ::Defection ::Defection Line 64:
Line 55: ::Federated Suns DMI/MIIO Training ::Federated Suns DMI/MIIO Training ::Intelligence Operative Training (Generic) ::Intelligence Operative Training (Generic) − ::SAFE Training + ::SAFE Training ::Wolfnet Training ::Wolfnet Training Stage 3 and 4 Stage 3 and 4 ::Order of the Five Pillars (05P) Initiate/Adept ::Order of the Five Pillars (05P) Initiate/Adept ::Magistracy Intelligence ::Magistracy Intelligence − ::Ministry (MIM) Operative: Stage 4: Real Life + ::Ministry (MIM) Operative :Stage 4: Real Life ::Clan Watch Operative ::Clan Watch Operative ::ComStar ROM Operative ::ComStar ROM Operative Line 76:
Line 67: ::ISF Covert Operative ::ISF Covert Operative ::Lyran Intelligence Corps Operative ::Lyran Intelligence Corps Operative − ::Maskirovka Covert Operative + ::Maskirovka Covert Operative ::DMI/MIIO Operative ::DMI/MIIO Operative ::Mimir Resistance Operative ::Mimir Resistance Operative Line 92:
Line 83: ::Word of В1аке ROM Covert Operative ::Word of В1аке ROM Covert Operative :New Fields :New Fields − *Overview of Intelligence Agencies + *OVERVIEW OF INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES :[[Internal Security Force]] :[[Internal Security Force]] ::Brief History ::Brief History Line 122:
Line 113: :[[Mimir]] :[[Mimir]] ::Birth and Death ::Birth and Death − :[[Tyr Resistance Movement|Tyr]] + :[[Tyr resistance movement|Tyr]] ::Republic ::Republic ::The Clans ::The Clans Line 172:
Line 163: ::[[Free Skye Movement]] ::[[Free Skye Movement]] ::[[Black Dragons]] ::[[Black Dragons]] − ::[[Heimdall (organization)|Heimdall]] + ::[[Heimdall]] − ::''[[Zhanzheng de guang]]'' + ::[[Zhanzheng de guang]] ::[[Thuggees]] ::[[Thuggees]] ::[[Manei Domini]] ::[[Manei Domini]] − *New Equipment + *NEW EQUIPMENT ::[[Forensic Analysis Kits]] ::[[Forensic Analysis Kits]] ::[[Microcommunicator, Subvocal]] ::[[Microcommunicator, Subvocal]] ::[[Electronic Codebreaker Advanced Electronic]] ::[[Electronic Codebreaker Advanced Electronic]] − ::[[Codebreaker]] + ::[[Codebreaker]] :Elective Enhancements :Elective Enhancements ::[[Prosthetic Upgrades]] ::[[Prosthetic Upgrades]] ::[[Elective Implants]] ::[[Elective Implants]] − *Covert Ops Campaigns + *COVERT OPS CAMPAIGNS :Running Adventures in Covert Operations :Running Adventures in Covert Operations ::Clan vs. Inner Sphere Adventures ::Clan vs. Inner Sphere Adventures ::Nation States vs. Private Agencies ::Nation States vs. Private Agencies − ::Professionals vs. Playboys + ::Professionals Vs. Playboys Types of Games Types of Games ::Espionage and Intelligence ::Espionage and Intelligence Line 213:
Line 204: ::Covert Operations Encounters ::Covert Operations Encounters ::Generating Encounters ::Generating Encounters − *Rations Backstab + *RATIONS BACKSTAB :Calculated Risk :Calculated Risk :Classic BattleTech RPG Rules :Classic BattleTech RPG Rules Line 234:
Line 225: ==Notes== ==Notes== − * The.front cover appears to illustrate a scene from Chapter 10 of ''[[Imminent Crisis]]'' where a member of the Rabid Foxes is sent to assassinate [[George Hasek (31st c.)|George Hasek]] * The book was done on a rushed timetable, so the printer did not have the time to correct their use of a font not usually seen in CBT books. * The book was done on a rushed timetable, so the printer did not have the time to correct their use of a font not usually seen in CBT books. * The spine of the book displays the product code of 10978, though the front cover and the title itself are categorized with the official product code of 35008. * The spine of the book displays the product code of 10978, though the front cover and the title itself are categorized with the official product code of 35008. − [[Category:Sourcebooks|Guide to Covert Ops, A]] + [[Category:Books]] + [[Category:Sourcebooks]]
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| − | + | | primary writing = [[Herb Beas]] <br /> [[Warner Doles]] <br /> [[Chris Hartford]] <br /> [[Camille Klein]] <br /> [[David L. McCulloch]] <br /> [[Christoffer Trossen]] | |
| − | + | | cover = [[Kevin McCann]] | |
| − | | | + | | illustrations = [[Les Dorscheid]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] <br /> [[Matt Plog]] <br /> [[Anton Zaleski]] |
| − | + | | era = [[Civil War era]] <br /> [[Jihad era]] | |
| − | | cover | + | | type = Sourcebook |
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| − | + | | pages = 158 | |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''''A Guide to Covert Ops''''' is a book that is designed to help [[MechWarrior (RPG)|Classic BattleTech RPG]] Gamemasters run a story that features characters who are special forces and/or intelligence operatives. It includes a plethora a rules for CBT RPG, including covert ops-oriented sub-affiliations, traits, skills, equipment, and life paths. It also includes a guide to help players and Gamemasters involved in a covert ops game, as well as an adventure that makes use of covert ops characters and their abilities. The | + | '''''A Guide to Covert Ops''''' is a book that is designed to help [[MechWarrior (RPG)|Classic BattleTech RPG]] Gamemasters run a story that features characters who are special forces and/or intelligence operatives. It includes a plethora a rules for CBT RPG, including covert ops-oriented sub-affiliations, traits, skills, equipment, and life paths. It also includes a guide to help players and Gamemasters involved in a covert ops game, as well as an adventure that makes use of covert ops characters and their abilities. The source book also includes information on every government intelligence agency in [[3067]]-era [[BattleTech]], from the [[Inner Sphere]] powers to the [[Clan Watch]], to the [[Periphery]] states, [[ROM]], and even [[Wolfnet]]. It also offers synopses some independent organizations such as the [[Black Dragon Society]] and [[Free Capella]]. |
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
| − | {{quote|''A space armada slowly takes shape a hundred million kilometers above the | + | {{quote|''A space armada slowly takes shape a hundred million kilometers above the elliptical plane of a star; the target planet does not have the military to stop the massive [[BattleMech]] invasion about to be unleashed on their world. Instead, a handful of men slowly maneuver in disguised, pressurized, polymer bags towards their targets. After attaching to the ships, they cut a hole in the bulkhead and sneak towards the fragile [[Kearny-Fuchida Drive|Kearny-Fuchida core]] that makes interstellar travel possible. Knowing death is the only outcome, they disable the fleet, aborting the invasion before it has begun, changing the course of history. They have no name, no history, no life beyond their service to the State. They are covert operatives.'' |
A Guide to Covert Ops ''provides detailed information on every intelligence agency in the [[BattleTech]] universe. Additionally, extensive [[Life Path]]s covering everything from [[DEST]] to [[Lohengrin]] and [[Valkyrie (organization)|Valkyrie]] to guerrilla insurgents are included. Finally, new specialized espionage gear, campaigning rules and a complete adventure provide all the information and tools players and Gamemasters alike will need to enter the covert world of special ops.''}} | A Guide to Covert Ops ''provides detailed information on every intelligence agency in the [[BattleTech]] universe. Additionally, extensive [[Life Path]]s covering everything from [[DEST]] to [[Lohengrin]] and [[Valkyrie (organization)|Valkyrie]] to guerrilla insurgents are included. Finally, new specialized espionage gear, campaigning rules and a complete adventure provide all the information and tools players and Gamemasters alike will need to enter the covert world of special ops.''}} | ||
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
| − | * | + | *PROFESSIONAL COURTESY |
| − | * | + | *INTRODUCTION |
| − | * | + | *CHARACTER CREATION |
:Traits | :Traits | ||
::Bloodmark | ::Bloodmark | ||
::Life Debt | ::Life Debt | ||
| − | :: | + | ::Ki Focus |
::Unremarkable Appearance | ::Unremarkable Appearance | ||
:Skills | :Skills | ||
| Line 48: | Line 39: | ||
::[[Free Capella]] | ::[[Free Capella]] | ||
::[[Free Skye]] | ::[[Free Skye]] | ||
| − | ::[[ | + | ::[[Heimdall]] |
::[[Omniss]]: Dante's Inferno | ::[[Omniss]]: Dante's Inferno | ||
::[[Nekakami]] | ::[[Nekakami]] | ||
| − | :: | + | ::[[Zhanzheng de guang]] |
:Double Agents | :Double Agents | ||
::Defection | ::Defection | ||
| Line 64: | Line 55: | ||
::Federated Suns DMI/MIIO Training | ::Federated Suns DMI/MIIO Training | ||
::Intelligence Operative Training (Generic) | ::Intelligence Operative Training (Generic) | ||
| − | ::SAFE Training | + | ::SAFE Training |
::Wolfnet Training | ::Wolfnet Training | ||
Stage 3 and 4 | Stage 3 and 4 | ||
::Order of the Five Pillars (05P) Initiate/Adept | ::Order of the Five Pillars (05P) Initiate/Adept | ||
::Magistracy Intelligence | ::Magistracy Intelligence | ||
| − | ::Ministry (MIM) Operative: Stage 4: Real Life | + | ::Ministry (MIM) Operative :Stage 4: Real Life |
::Clan Watch Operative | ::Clan Watch Operative | ||
::ComStar ROM Operative | ::ComStar ROM Operative | ||
| Line 76: | Line 67: | ||
::ISF Covert Operative | ::ISF Covert Operative | ||
::Lyran Intelligence Corps Operative | ::Lyran Intelligence Corps Operative | ||
| − | ::Maskirovka Covert Operative | + | ::Maskirovka Covert Operative |
::DMI/MIIO Operative | ::DMI/MIIO Operative | ||
::Mimir Resistance Operative | ::Mimir Resistance Operative | ||
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::Word of В1аке ROM Covert Operative | ::Word of В1аке ROM Covert Operative | ||
:New Fields | :New Fields | ||
| − | * | + | *OVERVIEW OF INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES |
:[[Internal Security Force]] | :[[Internal Security Force]] | ||
::Brief History | ::Brief History | ||
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:[[Mimir]] | :[[Mimir]] | ||
::Birth and Death | ::Birth and Death | ||
| − | :[[Tyr | + | :[[Tyr resistance movement|Tyr]] |
::Republic | ::Republic | ||
::The Clans | ::The Clans | ||
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::[[Free Skye Movement]] | ::[[Free Skye Movement]] | ||
::[[Black Dragons]] | ::[[Black Dragons]] | ||
| − | ::[[ | + | ::[[Heimdall]] |
| − | :: | + | ::[[Zhanzheng de guang]] |
::[[Thuggees]] | ::[[Thuggees]] | ||
::[[Manei Domini]] | ::[[Manei Domini]] | ||
| − | * | + | *NEW EQUIPMENT |
::[[Forensic Analysis Kits]] | ::[[Forensic Analysis Kits]] | ||
::[[Microcommunicator, Subvocal]] | ::[[Microcommunicator, Subvocal]] | ||
::[[Electronic Codebreaker Advanced Electronic]] | ::[[Electronic Codebreaker Advanced Electronic]] | ||
| − | ::[[Codebreaker]] | + | ::[[Codebreaker]] |
:Elective Enhancements | :Elective Enhancements | ||
::[[Prosthetic Upgrades]] | ::[[Prosthetic Upgrades]] | ||
::[[Elective Implants]] | ::[[Elective Implants]] | ||
| − | * | + | *COVERT OPS CAMPAIGNS |
:Running Adventures in Covert Operations | :Running Adventures in Covert Operations | ||
::Clan vs. Inner Sphere Adventures | ::Clan vs. Inner Sphere Adventures | ||
::Nation States vs. Private Agencies | ::Nation States vs. Private Agencies | ||
| − | ::Professionals | + | ::Professionals Vs. Playboys |
Types of Games | Types of Games | ||
::Espionage and Intelligence | ::Espionage and Intelligence | ||
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::Covert Operations Encounters | ::Covert Operations Encounters | ||
::Generating Encounters | ::Generating Encounters | ||
| − | * | + | *RATIONS BACKSTAB |
:Calculated Risk | :Calculated Risk | ||
:Classic BattleTech RPG Rules | :Classic BattleTech RPG Rules | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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* The book was done on a rushed timetable, so the printer did not have the time to correct their use of a font not usually seen in CBT books. | * The book was done on a rushed timetable, so the printer did not have the time to correct their use of a font not usually seen in CBT books. | ||
* The spine of the book displays the product code of 10978, though the front cover and the title itself are categorized with the official product code of 35008. | * The spine of the book displays the product code of 10978, though the front cover and the title itself are categorized with the official product code of 35008. | ||
| − | [[Category:Sourcebooks | + | [[Category:Books]] |
| + | [[Category:Sourcebooks]] | ||