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Line 1: − {{Essay}} == Official Sites == == Official Sites == − * [https://bg.battletech.com/ BattleTech]: Catalyst Game Labs' official website + *[http://www.battletech.com/ Classic Battle Tech]: Catalyst Game Labs' very-much alive official website + ::[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/ CBT's current forums board]: The newly re-opened forum boards (25 January, 2011, following a hack of the site's security) are still re-forming, with a required re-registration of all accounts. Currently, membership is at over 3000 members, with almost 15000 topics and over 350000 posts. − ::[https://bg.battletech.com/forums/ BattleTech's current forums board]: Catalyst Game Labs official forums − * [http://www.masterunitlist.info/ Master Unit List]: Also referred to as the MUL, this is a database of all BattleTech units of any kind ever mentioned in a (canonical) source. More information [[Master Unit List|here]]. + *[http://www.masterunitlist.info/ Master Unit List]: As referred to as the MUL, this is a database of all BattleTech units of any kind ever mentioned in a (canonical) source. More information [[Master Unit List|here]]. − * [http://www.catalystgamelabs.com/ Catalyst Game Labs]: The official site for [[Classic BattleTech|CBT]]'s licensed publisher, which details their various gaming lines. Its most advantageous use is for retailers who stock CBT products. − * [http://www.camospecs.com/ Camo Specs Online]: The official site for unit paint schemes featuring hand painted miniatures displaying your favorite unit's battlefield colors. Open to submissions from the fans and regularly updated with new schemes most every week. + *[http://www.catalystgamelabs.com/ Catalyst Game Labs]: The official site for [[Classic BattleTech|CBT]]'s licensed publisher, which details their various gaming lines. Its most advantageous use is for retailers who stock CBT products. + + + *[http://www.battletech.nl/ Official Dutch CBT website]: Aims at the small Dutch [[Classic BattleTech|CBT]] community. + + + *[http://www.camospecs.com/ CamoSpecs Online]: The official site for unit paint schemes featuring hand painted miniatures displaying your favorite unit's battelfield colors. Open to submissions from the fans and regularly updated with new schemes most every week. + + + *[http://www.catalystdemos.com/ Catalyst Demonstration Team]: Whether looking for a game for fun or looking to help determine Battletech history, the Catalyst Demonstration Team is the official CBT players group. From small scale games to full blown officially sanctioned campaigns, the Demonstration Team is there to help you experience the CBT universe firsthand. With a listing of local team members and locations as well as a calender with upcomming events, this is the place to find your fellow players. Veteran players can also sign up to become members of this elite group and help spread the word of Classic Battletech. − * [https://sites.google.com/view/catalystdemoteam/ Catalyst Demonstration Team]: The mission of the Demo Team is to muster a network of enthusiastic volunteers in support of Catalyst Game Labs (CGL) products, promoting awareness through in-store and convention demonstrations. Members of the team are called Agents, and are asked to coordinate their own local events as well as run global events organized by CGL. == Fan Sites: Resources == == Fan Sites: Resources == − * [http://btengineer.blogspot.com/ BattleTech Engineer]: A blog supporting various BattleTech computer applications, including the BattleTech Encyclopedia at http://goodsects.gotdns.com/bte which contains a large database of BattleMech units, and will generate record sheets for each of them. (last update Aug 2019) + * [http://battletechfanon.wikia.com/wiki/BattleTech_Fanon_Wiki BattleTech Fanon Wiki] : For all your fan-created content. + + + *[http://www.btencyclopedia.com/ ComStar Historical Archives] : Another encyclopedic effort that has an interesting layout. As a resource, it is still a bit undeveloped, but articles with some substance can be found occasionally. Initial appearances suggest that it hasn't been updated for about two years. + + + *[http://isatlas.teamspam.net/ Inner Sphere Atlas]: an encyclopedia of BattleTech planets, with coordinates sometimes from canon sources, sometimes extrapolated from printed (canon) maps. Does not appear to have been updated in years, but provides quoted material about the planets and the information is still relevant. + + + *[http://www.mechforce.us MechForce.US]: A fan-based BattleTech resource site. Has some great materials for the CBT board-game, and has recently started a "BattleTech Player Database" ware players can try to find and contact other CBT/MW-RPG players near them. + + + *[http://www.pryderockindustries.com/ Pryde Rock Industries]: This site, operated by 'Medron Pryde,' is a large depository of accumulated data, including programs and fan-created material. He seeks out any aid for [[Classic BattleTech|CBT]] use, often providing several different fan-created spreadsheets, rules and graphics. His editorials are often insightful. A good first start for someone first entering the CBT world, as well as the old MechWarriors. + + + *[http://www.solaris7.com/ Solaris 7]: A community of CBT fans with online TRO's, both custom and canon, with a vast array of resources such as mech editors, a planetary database, an image gallery and active forums that hold regular design contests. Design and post your own custom BattleMechs, Aerospace Fighters, Vehicles or even Warships and get feedback from fellow designers. A large group of veterans are on hand to help new players get acustom to the design process and to understand the CBT universe as a whole. − * [http://battletechfanon.wikia.com/wiki/BattleTech_Fanon_Wiki BattleTech Fanon Wiki] : For all your fan-created content. − * [https://www.gruese.de/innersphere/ BattleTech: The Inner Sphere 3025]: created to illuminate the destination options for HBS' BattleTech video game by Sarna's own cartographer, [[User:Gruese|Gruese]]. + *[http://www.waynesbooks.com/Battletech.html Wayne's Books FASA Battletech Reference]: Descriptions, content lists and pictures of the original Battletech and Mechwarrior games sets and books published by FASA Corporation in the 80s and 90s. − * [http://isatlas.teamspam.net/ Inner Sphere Atlas]: an encyclopedia of BattleTech planets, with coordinates sometimes from canon sources, sometimes extrapolated from printed (canon) maps. Provides quoted material about the planets and the information is still relevant. − * [https://MekCity.com/ MekCity - Fan site for Battletech games Reference]: Join our BattletechMUX server at mekcity.com:3067 Compete against other players and bots as well. + *[https://MekCity.com/ MekCity - Fan site for Battletech games Reference]: Join our BattletechMUX server at mekcity.com:3067 Compete against other players and bots as well. − * [http://www.pryderockindustries.com/ Pryde Rock Industries]: This site, operated by 'Medron Pryde,' is a large depository of accumulated data, including programs and fan-created material. He seeks out any aid for [[Classic BattleTech|CBT]] use, often providing several different fan-created spreadsheets, rules and graphics. His editorials are often insightful. A good first start for someone first entering the CBT world, as well as the old MechWarriors. (last update April 2015) − * [http://www.solaris7.com/ Solaris 7]: A community of CBT fans with online TRO's, both custom and canon, with a vast array of resources such as mech editors, a planetary database, an image gallery and active forums that hold regular design contests. Design and post your own custom BattleMechs, Aerospace Fighters, Vehicles or even Warships and get feedback from fellow designers. A large group of veterans are on hand to help new players get accustomed to the design process and to understand the CBT universe as a whole. + *[http://http://btengineer.blogspot.com/ BattleTech Engineer]: A blog supporting various BattleTech computer applications, including the BattleTech Encyclopedia at http://goodsects.gotdns.com/bte which contains a full database of every single BattleTech unit, and will generate record sheets for each of them. − * [https://unitcolorcompendium.com/ Unit Color Compendium]: A database and search engine for BattleTech unit color palettes and paint schemes. − * [http://www.waynesbooks.com/Battletech.html Wayne's Books FASA Battletech Reference]: Descriptions, content lists and pictures of the original Battletech and MechWarrior games sets and books published by FASA Corporation in the 80s and 90s. + *[https://unitcolorcompendium.com/ Unit Color Compendium]: A database and search engine for BattleTech unit color palettes and paint schemes. == Fan Sites: Boards == == Fan Sites: Boards == − * [http://www.battletech-mercenaries.com/ Battletech-Mercenaries] - An online RPG based on the Battletech Universe. Methods of play include PBF and PbEM. If you always wanted to write your fan-fic of a ruthless mercenary trying to make out his living in a Merc Unit, this is the place for you. + *[http://www.battletech-mercenaries.com/ Battletech-Mercenaries] - An online RPG based on the Battletech Universe. Methods of play include PBF and PbEM. If you always wanted to write your fan-fic of a ruthless mercenary trying to make out his living in a Merc Unit, this is the place for you. + + + *[http://www.battletechuniverse.org/ Battletech Universe] - A CBT fansite discussing miniatures, fanfic, games, contests and more. + + + *[http://www.lordsofthebattlefield.com/ Lords of the Battlefield] - An online BattleTech community specializing in miniatures, 'Mech design and tactical superiority in gaming. − * [http://www.battletechuniverse.org/ Battletech Universe] - A CBT fansite discussing miniatures, fanfic, games, contests and more. − * [http://www.ourbattletech.com/ Our BattleTech] - An online community hosting several alternate universes and BattleTech fiction. + *[http://www.ourbattletech.com/ Our BattleTech] - An online community hosting several alternate universes and BattleTech fiction. == Online BattleTech Stores == == Online BattleTech Stores == − * [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com Catalyst Game Labs]: online store, including ''[[Shadowrun]]'' and other game lines' products. + *[http://www.battlecorps.com/ BattleCorps]: [[InMediaRes]]' store for Catalyst Game Labs' material, including ''[[Shadowrun]]'' and other game lines' products. + + + *[http://exodus-road.com/ Exodus Road]: Run by BattleTech fan and BTW Editor [[User:Jherbert2|Jherbert2]], this online store has been up for years and sells products (primarily books and miniatures) from 15 different producers, including Catalyst Game Labs and [[Iron Wind Metals]]. + + + *[http://heavymetalpro.com/ HeavyMetal Software]: The official software for [[Classic BattleTech]]. The site provides updates on available and forthcoming software, as well as a few downloads provided free by creator [[Rick Raisley]]. + :: [http://www.heavymetalpro.com/forums/index.php HeavyMetal forums board]: In its second incarnation (as of September 2001), these forums are pretty active as far as [[Classic BattleTech|CBT]] boards go, though generally centered around fans of the software. As of July 2009, the forums have almost 18,000 topics and 1,600 members. + + == Online BattleTech Games == + + [[Image:banner.jpg]] + + Take sides on the Periphery planet, Randis IV, and assist the Lyran Commonwealth or the Capellan Confederation in their struggle for dominance, by claiming bases, destroying generators and relays, and defeating all enemies who try to defend them. + Head to the front lines in one of over 400 units including: Battlemechs, Tanks, Battlesuits and VTOL to lay waste to all that stand in your path. − * [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/ DriveThruRPG]: retailer of BattleTech products, both print and PDF formats.+ A text-based, real-time simulation of the popular Battletech board game by FASA, using frequently changed, top down graphical maps in a 'Heads-Up' combat display for classic tabletop style feel. − * [http://heavymetalpro.com/ HeavyMetal Software]: The official software for [[Classic BattleTech]]. The site provides updates on available and forthcoming software, as well as a few downloads provided free by creator [[Rick Raisley]]. + *[http://thud.frontiermux.com/ Play Now!]: + *[http://frontiermux.com/news.php BattleTech: The Frontier Lands]: + *[http://docs.btmux.com/index.php/Site_Frontier:Main_Page Extensive Documentation]:
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== Official Sites == | == Official Sites == | ||
| − | * [ | + | *[http://www.battletech.com/ Classic Battle Tech]: Catalyst Game Labs' very-much alive official website |
| + | ::[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/ CBT's current forums board]: The newly re-opened forum boards (25 January, 2011, following a hack of the site's security) are still re-forming, with a required re-registration of all accounts. Currently, membership is at over 3000 members, with almost 15000 topics and over 350000 posts. | ||
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| − | * [http://www.masterunitlist.info/ Master Unit List]: | + | *[http://www.masterunitlist.info/ Master Unit List]: As referred to as the MUL, this is a database of all BattleTech units of any kind ever mentioned in a (canonical) source. More information [[Master Unit List|here]]. |
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| − | * [http://www.camospecs.com/ | + | *[http://www.catalystgamelabs.com/ Catalyst Game Labs]: The official site for [[Classic BattleTech|CBT]]'s licensed publisher, which details their various gaming lines. Its most advantageous use is for retailers who stock CBT products. |
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| + | *[http://www.battletech.nl/ Official Dutch CBT website]: Aims at the small Dutch [[Classic BattleTech|CBT]] community. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.camospecs.com/ CamoSpecs Online]: The official site for unit paint schemes featuring hand painted miniatures displaying your favorite unit's battelfield colors. Open to submissions from the fans and regularly updated with new schemes most every week. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.catalystdemos.com/ Catalyst Demonstration Team]: Whether looking for a game for fun or looking to help determine Battletech history, the Catalyst Demonstration Team is the official CBT players group. From small scale games to full blown officially sanctioned campaigns, the Demonstration Team is there to help you experience the CBT universe firsthand. With a listing of local team members and locations as well as a calender with upcomming events, this is the place to find your fellow players. Veteran players can also sign up to become members of this elite group and help spread the word of Classic Battletech. | ||
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== Fan Sites: Resources == | == Fan Sites: Resources == | ||
| − | * [http:// | + | * [http://battletechfanon.wikia.com/wiki/BattleTech_Fanon_Wiki BattleTech Fanon Wiki] : For all your fan-created content. |
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| + | *[http://www.btencyclopedia.com/ ComStar Historical Archives] : Another encyclopedic effort that has an interesting layout. As a resource, it is still a bit undeveloped, but articles with some substance can be found occasionally. Initial appearances suggest that it hasn't been updated for about two years. | ||
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| + | *[http://isatlas.teamspam.net/ Inner Sphere Atlas]: an encyclopedia of BattleTech planets, with coordinates sometimes from canon sources, sometimes extrapolated from printed (canon) maps. Does not appear to have been updated in years, but provides quoted material about the planets and the information is still relevant. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.mechforce.us MechForce.US]: A fan-based BattleTech resource site. Has some great materials for the CBT board-game, and has recently started a "BattleTech Player Database" ware players can try to find and contact other CBT/MW-RPG players near them. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.pryderockindustries.com/ Pryde Rock Industries]: This site, operated by 'Medron Pryde,' is a large depository of accumulated data, including programs and fan-created material. He seeks out any aid for [[Classic BattleTech|CBT]] use, often providing several different fan-created spreadsheets, rules and graphics. His editorials are often insightful. A good first start for someone first entering the CBT world, as well as the old MechWarriors. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.solaris7.com/ Solaris 7]: A community of CBT fans with online TRO's, both custom and canon, with a vast array of resources such as mech editors, a planetary database, an image gallery and active forums that hold regular design contests. Design and post your own custom BattleMechs, Aerospace Fighters, Vehicles or even Warships and get feedback from fellow designers. A large group of veterans are on hand to help new players get acustom to the design process and to understand the CBT universe as a whole. | ||
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| − | * [ | + | *[http://www.waynesbooks.com/Battletech.html Wayne's Books FASA Battletech Reference]: Descriptions, content lists and pictures of the original Battletech and Mechwarrior games sets and books published by FASA Corporation in the 80s and 90s. |
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| − | * [https://MekCity.com/ MekCity - Fan site for Battletech games Reference]: Join our BattletechMUX server at mekcity.com:3067 Compete against other players and bots as well. | + | *[https://MekCity.com/ MekCity - Fan site for Battletech games Reference]: Join our BattletechMUX server at mekcity.com:3067 Compete against other players and bots as well. |
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| − | * [http:// | + | *[http://http://btengineer.blogspot.com/ BattleTech Engineer]: A blog supporting various BattleTech computer applications, including the BattleTech Encyclopedia at http://goodsects.gotdns.com/bte which contains a full database of every single BattleTech unit, and will generate record sheets for each of them. |
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| − | * [ | + | *[https://unitcolorcompendium.com/ Unit Color Compendium]: A database and search engine for BattleTech unit color palettes and paint schemes. |
== Fan Sites: Boards == | == Fan Sites: Boards == | ||
| − | * [http://www.battletech-mercenaries.com/ Battletech-Mercenaries] - An online RPG based on the Battletech Universe. Methods of play include PBF and PbEM. If you always wanted to write your fan-fic of a ruthless mercenary trying to make out his living in a Merc Unit, this is the place for you. | + | *[http://www.battletech-mercenaries.com/ Battletech-Mercenaries] - An online RPG based on the Battletech Universe. Methods of play include PBF and PbEM. If you always wanted to write your fan-fic of a ruthless mercenary trying to make out his living in a Merc Unit, this is the place for you. |
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| + | *[http://www.battletechuniverse.org/ Battletech Universe] - A CBT fansite discussing miniatures, fanfic, games, contests and more. | ||
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| + | *[http://www.lordsofthebattlefield.com/ Lords of the Battlefield] - An online BattleTech community specializing in miniatures, 'Mech design and tactical superiority in gaming. | ||
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| − | * [http://www.ourbattletech.com/ Our BattleTech] - An online community hosting several alternate universes and BattleTech fiction. | + | *[http://www.ourbattletech.com/ Our BattleTech] - An online community hosting several alternate universes and BattleTech fiction. |
== Online BattleTech Stores == | == Online BattleTech Stores == | ||
| − | * [ | + | *[http://www.battlecorps.com/ BattleCorps]: [[InMediaRes]]' store for Catalyst Game Labs' material, including ''[[Shadowrun]]'' and other game lines' products. |
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| + | *[http://exodus-road.com/ Exodus Road]: Run by BattleTech fan and BTW Editor [[User:Jherbert2|Jherbert2]], this online store has been up for years and sells products (primarily books and miniatures) from 15 different producers, including Catalyst Game Labs and [[Iron Wind Metals]]. | ||
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| + | *[http://heavymetalpro.com/ HeavyMetal Software]: The official software for [[Classic BattleTech]]. The site provides updates on available and forthcoming software, as well as a few downloads provided free by creator [[Rick Raisley]]. | ||
| + | :: [http://www.heavymetalpro.com/forums/index.php HeavyMetal forums board]: In its second incarnation (as of September 2001), these forums are pretty active as far as [[Classic BattleTech|CBT]] boards go, though generally centered around fans of the software. As of July 2009, the forums have almost 18,000 topics and 1,600 members. | ||
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| + | == Online BattleTech Games == | ||
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| + | [[Image:banner.jpg]] | ||
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| + | Take sides on the Periphery planet, Randis IV, and assist the Lyran Commonwealth or the Capellan Confederation in their struggle for dominance, by claiming bases, destroying generators and relays, and defeating all enemies who try to defend them. | ||
| + | Head to the front lines in one of over 400 units including: Battlemechs, Tanks, Battlesuits and VTOL to lay waste to all that stand in your path. | ||
| − | + | A text-based, real-time simulation of the popular Battletech board game by FASA, using frequently changed, top down graphical maps in a 'Heads-Up' combat display for classic tabletop style feel. | |
| − | * [http:// | + | *[http://thud.frontiermux.com/ Play Now!]: |
| + | *[http://frontiermux.com/news.php BattleTech: The Frontier Lands]: | ||
| + | *[http://docs.btmux.com/index.php/Site_Frontier:Main_Page Extensive Documentation]: | ||