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::* [[Ghost Bear]] | ::* [[Ghost Bear]] | ||
− | ::* [[Hell's Horse]] | + | ::* [[Hell's Horse (species)|Hell's Horse]] |
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::* [[Sea Fox]] | ::* [[Sea Fox]] | ||
− | ::* [[Snow Raven]] | + | ::* [[Snow Raven (species)|Snow Raven]] |
::* [[Stone Lion]] | ::* [[Stone Lion]] | ||
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::* [[Vodnik]]/[[Toorima]] | ::* [[Vodnik]]/[[Toorima]] | ||
+ | :* Converting Creatures for use in [[Total Warfare]] | ||
+ | ::* Beast Mounted Infantry | ||
+ | ::* Using Smaller Creatures with Infantry ("K9 Units") | ||
+ | '''Maelstrom''' (Short Story) | ||
+ | * Basic World Building | ||
+ | :* Stage 1: Generate Primary Star | ||
+ | :* Stage 2: Generating the Planets | ||
+ | ::* Number of Orbital Slots | ||
+ | ::* Determining Planetary Bodies | ||
+ | ::* Planetary Body Types | ||
+ | ::* Stage 3: Detailing the Planets (Optional) | ||
+ | :* Random Planetary Governments | ||
+ | ::* Common Government Types | ||
+ | ::* Using the Random Government Table | ||
+ | :* Example Worlds | ||
+ | ::* [[Euclid]] | ||
+ | ::* [[Karachi]] | ||
+ | '''Always Check References''' (Short Story) | ||
+ | * Equipment Expansion | ||
+ | :* Gear Maintenance and Effects | ||
+ | ::* Weapons | ||
+ | ::* Armor | ||
+ | ::* Electronics | ||
+ | ::* Prosthetics | ||
+ | :* Modifying Personal Gear | ||
+ | ::* Modifying Weapons | ||
+ | ::* Modifying Personal Armor | ||
+ | ::* Other Equipment | ||
+ | :* Style Over Substance | ||
+ | ::* The Social Battlefield | ||
+ | ::* Class and Cost Modifiers | ||
+ | :* Advanced Legality Ratings | ||
+ | ::* Gray Areas: The Bigger Picture | ||
+ | ::* Legality and Permits | ||
+ | :* Converting Personal Equipment to Total Warfare | ||
+ | ::* Converting Personal Weapons | ||
+ | ::* Converting Personal Armor | ||
+ | :* Additional Personal Equipment | ||
+ | ::* Equipment Data | ||
+ | :* Archaic and Vintage Weapons | ||
+ | :* Vintage Armor | ||
+ | ::* First Star League Infantry Armor Kit | ||
+ | :* Cutting Edge Weapons | ||
+ | :* Specialty Munitions and Ordnance | ||
+ | :* Advanced Implants and Prosthetics | ||
+ | ::* General Advanced Implants and Prosthetics Game Rules | ||
+ | ::* Hostile Environment Implants | ||
+ | ::* Black Operations Implants | ||
+ | ::* Combat Operations Implants | ||
+ | ::* Extreme Cybernetics and Prosthetics | ||
+ | ::* Prosthetic Enhancements | ||
+ | :* Exotic Cosmetic Implants and Prosthetics | ||
+ | :* Advanced Combat Practice Equipment | ||
+ | :* Light Support Vehicles | ||
+ | ::* Hover Vehicles | ||
+ | ::* Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles | ||
+ | ::* VTOL Vehicles | ||
+ | ::* Water Vehicles | ||
+ | * Total Warfare Conventional Infantry Construction Addendum | ||
+ | '''WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES''' | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== |
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A Time of War: Companion | |
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Product information | |
Type | Rulebook |
Development | Herbert A. Beas II |
Primary writing | Jason Schmetzer Herbert A. Beas II (Rules) Joel Bancroft-Connors, Ken' Horner, Mike Miller, Paul Sjardijn, Joel Steverson (Additional Rules) Johannes Heidler, Chris Wheeler (Additional Writing) |
Pages | 274 |
Cover Artwork | Ray Arrastia |
Interior Artwork | Shane Hartley, Steve Walker (BattleTech Logo Design) Jason Vargas (Evolved Faction Logos Design) |
Illustrations | Justin Adams Jason Juta John E. Kaufmann Igor Kieryluk David Lecossu Randall Mackey Jason Cheeseman-Meyer Matt Plog Mark Poole Jeff Porter Matt Stawicki Alex Williamson |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
Product code | E-CAT35180 |
First published | 24 September 2012 |
MSRP | 44.99$ |
Content | |
Preceded by | A Time of War |
Description
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From the back cover
“ | Launch yourself into the universe of BattleTech with new technologies and prove your heroism to House Lords and Khans alike! Visit strange and distant worlds, and battle alien beasts beyond your wildest dreams! Demonstrate new combat techniques both in and out of the cockpit while navigating the intricate layers of neo-feudal politics! Whether your are a House regular, a pirate smuggler, a noble scion, a deep space explorer, or just a thrill-seeking adventurer, bring your experience to a whole new level!
A Time of War Companion introduces advanced rules for BattleTech role-players and gamemasters alike. This core book expansion showcases advanced gameplay options including Advanced Tier martial arts, “heromode” gameplay, metaskills, Trait Checks, and more! Use character design templates to quickly generate new characters and NPCs, or even convert older characters from previous MechWarrior rule sets! Gamemasters, use the world-building rules to bring your players to exotic new locations, introduce them to equally exotic fauna you have created to greet them there, and give them the chance to fight for—or against—a host of new technologies rarely seen in the field! The tools to enhance your role-playing campaigns are here for the taking! |
” |
Contents
MAN VS BOY (Short Story)
- Advanced Gameplay
- Introduction
- Abbreviations
- Basic Actions
- Edge Save Rules
- Bundling Skills
- Tiered Skills
- Combat Actions
- Snap Shooting (Ranged Combat Only)
- Flurry Combat (Melee Combat Only)
- Special Martial Arts Maneuvers (Melee Combat)
- Special Melee Weapons Maneuvers (Melee Combat)
- Additional Personal Combat Rules
- Expanded Wound Effects
- "Hero Mode"
- Advanced Trait Rules
- Rank (Expanded)
- House Davion Ranks
- House Kurita Ranks
- House Liao Ranks
- House Marik Ranks
- House Steiner Ranks
- Free Rasalhague Republic Ranks
- Major Periphery: Magistracy of Canopus Ranks
- Major Periphery: Taurian Concordat Ranks
- Major Periphery: Outworlds Alliance Ranks
- Major Periphery: Marian Hegemony Ranks
- Clan Ranks
- ComStar and Word of Blake Ranks
- Star League/Second Star League Ranks
- Title/Bloodname (Expanded)
- Rank-to-Title Equivalence
- Vehicle and Custom Vehicle Traits (Expanded)
- Implants/Prosthetics (Expanded)
- Mutation (New Trait)
- Wealth and Equipped Special Trait Checks
- Advanced Tactical Combat
- Tactical Terminology
- Advanced Battle Armor Basics
- Battle Armor Critical Hits
- Battle Armor Repairs
- Advanced ProtoMech Tactical Rules
- ProtoMech Movement
- ProtoMech Combat
- New Special Pilot Abilities
IT'S A Job (Short Story)
- Advanced Character Creation
- Advanced Option: Life Events
- Random Life Event Rolls
- Character Archetypes
- Using the Archetypes
- Noble
- MechWarrior
- Infantry
- Tanker
- Pilot
- Explorer
- Ship's Officer
- Mercenary
- Pirat
- Cop
- Diplomat
- Corporate Executive
- Journalist
- Professional (Scientist, Engineer, Tech)
- Character Templates
- Using Character Templates
- Hot Shot
- Grizzled Veteran
- Chopper Pilot
- Communications Specialist
- Sniper
- Canine Soldier
- Battle Armor Specalist
- Information Broker
- Martial Artist
- Conversions from Previous Role-Playing Editions
- Converting from MechWarrior, First Edition to A Time of War
- Converting from MechWarrior, Second Edition to A Time of War
- Converting from MechWarrior, Third Edition (CBT:RPG) to A Time of War
Don't Feed The Animals (Short Story)
- Advanced Creatures
- Advanced Creatures Creation
- Creature Attributes
- Random Creature Creation
- Creature Traits
- Human Traits also Available to Creatures
- Creature Skills
- Planet Forms
- Microbes
- Finishing Touches (All Creature Types)
- Advanced Creature Combat Rules
- Creature Movement
- Creature Hit Locations and Effects
- Flee-or Fight Check
- Creature Compendium: Addendum
- Bithinian Dirt Grinder
- Black Reaper
- Blood Limpet
- Brighton Gremlin
- Clamp Leech
- Crana
- Denkaika
- Diamond Shark
- Ghost Bear
- Hell's Horse
- Isesakian Kodama
- Jade Falcon
- Jardinian Firecat
- Kaumberg Eichhornchen
- Khog
- Ki-rian
- Kladnistan Gryphid
- Kountze Arctic Horror
- Leech Locust
- Lesser Branth
- 'Mech Marten
- Megasaur
- Meinradian Unicorn
- Mkuranga Titanodon
- Mother of the Ocean
- Neopithecanthropus
- Nova Cat
- Plasco Walking Tree
- Randall's Rose
- Rock Gila
- Sea Fox
- Snow Raven
- Stone Lion
- Strana Mechty Wolf
- Surat
- Tagan Medusa
- Trachazoi
- Vodnik/Toorima
- Converting Creatures for use in Total Warfare
- Beast Mounted Infantry
- Using Smaller Creatures with Infantry ("K9 Units")
Maelstrom (Short Story)
- Basic World Building
- Stage 1: Generate Primary Star
- Stage 2: Generating the Planets
- Number of Orbital Slots
- Determining Planetary Bodies
- Planetary Body Types
- Stage 3: Detailing the Planets (Optional)
- Random Planetary Governments
- Common Government Types
- Using the Random Government Table
- Example Worlds
Always Check References (Short Story)
- Equipment Expansion
- Gear Maintenance and Effects
- Weapons
- Armor
- Electronics
- Prosthetics
- Modifying Personal Gear
- Modifying Weapons
- Modifying Personal Armor
- Other Equipment
- Style Over Substance
- The Social Battlefield
- Class and Cost Modifiers
- Advanced Legality Ratings
- Gray Areas: The Bigger Picture
- Legality and Permits
- Converting Personal Equipment to Total Warfare
- Converting Personal Weapons
- Converting Personal Armor
- Additional Personal Equipment
- Equipment Data
- Archaic and Vintage Weapons
- Vintage Armor
- First Star League Infantry Armor Kit
- Cutting Edge Weapons
- Specialty Munitions and Ordnance
- Advanced Implants and Prosthetics
- General Advanced Implants and Prosthetics Game Rules
- Hostile Environment Implants
- Black Operations Implants
- Combat Operations Implants
- Extreme Cybernetics and Prosthetics
- Prosthetic Enhancements
- Exotic Cosmetic Implants and Prosthetics
- Advanced Combat Practice Equipment
- Light Support Vehicles
- Hover Vehicles
- Wheeled and Tracked Vehicles
- VTOL Vehicles
- Water Vehicles
- Total Warfare Conventional Infantry Construction Addendum
WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES