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| − | |name=A Guide to Covert Ops | + | | name = A Guide to Covert Ops |
| − | | | + | | product development = [[Randall N. Bills]] <br /> [[Herb Beas]] |
| − | + | | primary writing = [[Herb Beas]] <br /> [[Warner Doles]] <br /> [[Chris Hartford]] <br /> [[Camille Klein]] <br /> [[David L. McCulloch]] <br /> [[Christoffer Trossen]] | |
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| cover = [[Kevin McCann]] | | cover = [[Kevin McCann]] | ||
| − | |illustrations= | + | | illustrations = [[Les Dorshied]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] <br /> [[Matt Plog]] <br /> [[Anton Zaleski]] |
| − | + | | era = [[Civil War era]] <br /> [[Jihad era]] | |
| − | + | | type = Sourcebook | |
| − | + | | publisher = [[FanPro]] | |
| − | + | | year = 2004 | |
| − | |pages=158 | + | | pages = 158 |
| + | | production code = [http://classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=136 35008] | ||
| + | | ISBN = 1932564152 | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | '''''A Guide to Covert Ops''''' is a book that is designed to help [[Classic BattleTech RPG]] | + | '''''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 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. | + | {{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.''}} | |
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
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| + | * Character Creation | ||
| + | ** Traits | ||
| + | ** Skills | ||
| + | ** Affiliations | ||
| + | ** Double Agents | ||
| + | ** Additional Paths | ||
| + | ** Stage 1: Early Childhood | ||
| + | ** Stage 2 and 3 | ||
| + | ** Stage 3 and 4 | ||
| + | ** Stage 4: Real Life | ||
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| + | * Overview of Intelligence Agencies | ||
| + | ** Internal Security Force | ||
| + | ** Order of the Five Pillars (O5P) | ||
| + | ** Department of Military Intelligence | ||
| + | ** [[Ministry of Information, Intelligence, & Operations]] | ||
| + | ** [[Maskirovka]] | ||
| + | ** [[SAFE]] | ||
| + | ** [[Lyran Intelligence Corps]] (LIC) | ||
| + | ** [[Mimir]] | ||
| + | ** [[ComStar ROM]] | ||
| + | ** [[Word of Blake ROM]] | ||
| + | ** The [[Clan Watch]] | ||
| + | ** [[Magistracy Intelligence Ministry]] (MIM) | ||
| + | ** [[Taurian Ministry of Intelligence]] | ||
| + | ** [[Outworlds Alliance Intelligence]] | ||
| + | ** [[Ordo Vigilis]] | ||
| + | ** [[Federal Intelligence Command]] (FIC) | ||
| + | ** [[Wolfnet]] | ||
| + | ** Independent Groups | ||
| + | ** New Equipment | ||
| + | ** Elective Enhancements | ||
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| + | * Covert Ops Campaigns | ||
| + | ** Running Adventures in Covert Operations | ||
| + | ** Types of Games | ||
| + | ** Cover Ops Characters | ||
| + | ** Players Character Double- and Triple-Agents | ||
| + | ** Covert Operations NPCs | ||
| + | ** Covert Operations Encounters | ||
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| + | * Operations Backstab | ||
| + | ** Calculated Risk | ||
| + | ** [[MechWarrior (RPG)|Classic BattleTech RPG]] Rules | ||
| + | ** How to Run Operation Backstab | ||
| + | ** Overview | ||
| + | ** Help Wanted | ||
| + | ** Warning Shots | ||
| + | ** Needle in the Haystack | ||
| + | ** Crossfire! | ||
| + | ** Bulls in the China Shop | ||
| + | ** Betrayal in the Void | ||
| + | ** The Scene of the Crime | ||
| + | ** Break-in | ||
| + | ** Wrap-up | ||
| + | ** Research | ||
| + | ** Cast of Characters | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *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. |
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[[Category:Books]] | [[Category:Books]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Sourcebooks]] | ||
Revision as of 02:29, 30 November 2008
Description
A Guide to Covert Ops is a book that is designed to help 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
| “ | 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 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 Paths covering everything from DEST to Lohengrin and 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. |
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Contents
- Professional Courtesy
- Introduction
- Character Creation
- Traits
- Skills
- Affiliations
- Double Agents
- Additional Paths
- Stage 1: Early Childhood
- Stage 2 and 3
- Stage 3 and 4
- Stage 4: Real Life
- Overview of Intelligence Agencies
- Internal Security Force
- Order of the Five Pillars (O5P)
- Department of Military Intelligence
- Ministry of Information, Intelligence, & Operations
- Maskirovka
- SAFE
- Lyran Intelligence Corps (LIC)
- Mimir
- ComStar ROM
- Word of Blake ROM
- The Clan Watch
- Magistracy Intelligence Ministry (MIM)
- Taurian Ministry of Intelligence
- Outworlds Alliance Intelligence
- Ordo Vigilis
- Federal Intelligence Command (FIC)
- Wolfnet
- Independent Groups
- New Equipment
- Elective Enhancements
- Covert Ops Campaigns
- Running Adventures in Covert Operations
- Types of Games
- Cover Ops Characters
- Players Character Double- and Triple-Agents
- Covert Operations NPCs
- Covert Operations Encounters
- Operations Backstab
- Calculated Risk
- Classic BattleTech RPG Rules
- How to Run Operation Backstab
- Overview
- Help Wanted
- Warning Shots
- Needle in the Haystack
- Crossfire!
- Bulls in the China Shop
- Betrayal in the Void
- The Scene of the Crime
- Break-in
- Wrap-up
- Research
- Cast of Characters
Notes
- 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.