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| − | == Overview == | + | ==Overview== |
| − | '''Ben Myers''' (not Meyers) is better known in the [[BattleTech]] fan community by the pseudonym Bishop Steiner. He is a freelance artist and avid fan of the BattleTech IP, best known for his prolific fan art. | + | '''Ben Myers''' (not Meyers) is better known in the [[BattleTech]] fan community by the pseudonym "Bishop Steiner". He is a freelance artist and avid fan of the BattleTech IP, best known for his prolific fan art. ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' features his first official work for the franchise. Behind the scenes, he has redesigned seven of the [[BattleMech]]s in the [[Clan Invasion Kickstarter]], as well as 13+ more 'Mechs and vehicles for the upcoming Mercenaries KickStarter along with contributing line art and writing on three Recognition Guides. |
| − | == See also == | + | Other contributions to the BattleTech Universe include story consultation on the "The Baying of Hounds" Flashpoint for [[Harebrained Schemes]]'s [[BattleTech (Video Game)|''BattleTech'']], and pestering [[Piranha Games Inc.]] president Russ Bullock about adding the ''[[UrbanMech]]'' until Mr. Bullock relented and put it up for a presale, which turned out to be a smashing success. Likewise, his fan art for his police UrbanMech "Deputy Dawg" was the basis for the UM-K9 ''K-9'' [[Hero 'Mechs]]. He also received his first writing credits for the entries for the ''[[Assassin]]'', ''[[Firefly]]'' and ''[[Ontos]]'' in [[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29]]. |
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| + | Clan Invasion Kickstarter Designs: | ||
| + | * ''[[Crossbow (OmniMech)|Crossbow]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Enforcer]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Lancelot]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Mercury (BattleMech)|Mercury]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Mongoose]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Sentinel]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[UrbanMech]]'' | ||
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| + | Mercenaries Invasion Kickstarter Designs: | ||
| + | * ''[[Assassin]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Clint]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Caesar]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Charger]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Clint]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Demolisher|Demolisher Heavy Tank]] | ||
| + | * ''[[Dervish]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Galleon]] Light Tank | ||
| + | * ''[[Hoplite]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Javelin]]'' | ||
| + | * [[MASH Truck|MASH]] | ||
| + | * [[Skulker (Combat Vehicle)|Skulker Wheeled Scout Tank]] | ||
| + | * ''[[Vulcan (BattleMech)|Vulcan]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Warrior (Combat Vehicle)|Warrior H-7 Attack Helicopter]] | ||
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| + | Other Designs | ||
| + | * ''[[Icarus II]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Gladiator]]'' | ||
| + | * [[Von Luckner]] Heavy Tank | ||
| + | * ''[[Blood Reaper]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Hellspawn]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Jinggau]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Urbanmech LAM]]'' | ||
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| + | ===Sourcebooks=== | ||
| + | * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
* BattleTech-related [[:Category:Works by Ben Myers|artwork by Ben Myers]] | * BattleTech-related [[:Category:Works by Ben Myers|artwork by Ben Myers]] | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gh-y_iPaLI Youtube Interview with CGL Artists including Ben Myers - Catalyst Game Lab AMA - May, 2021] | ||
| + | *[https://youtu.be/3Gh-y_iPaLI?t=457 Timestamp of Catalyst Game Lab AMA - May, 2021 - Description of how he began with CGL as concept artist] | ||
| + | *[https://www.sarna.net/news/community-outreach-ben-bishop-steiner-myers-concept-artist-for-catalyst-game-labs/ - Community Outreach – Ben “Bishop Steiner” Myers, Concept Artist For Catalyst Game Labs] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:43, 29 March 2024
| Ben Myers | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Artist |
| BattleTech forum handle | Bishop Steiner |
| Homepage | DeviantArt account (as Bishop Steiner) |
Overview[edit]
Ben Myers (not Meyers) is better known in the BattleTech fan community by the pseudonym "Bishop Steiner". He is a freelance artist and avid fan of the BattleTech IP, best known for his prolific fan art. Shattered Fortress features his first official work for the franchise. Behind the scenes, he has redesigned seven of the BattleMechs in the Clan Invasion Kickstarter, as well as 13+ more 'Mechs and vehicles for the upcoming Mercenaries KickStarter along with contributing line art and writing on three Recognition Guides.
Other contributions to the BattleTech Universe include story consultation on the "The Baying of Hounds" Flashpoint for Harebrained Schemes's BattleTech, and pestering Piranha Games Inc. president Russ Bullock about adding the UrbanMech until Mr. Bullock relented and put it up for a presale, which turned out to be a smashing success. Likewise, his fan art for his police UrbanMech "Deputy Dawg" was the basis for the UM-K9 K-9 Hero 'Mechs. He also received his first writing credits for the entries for the Assassin, Firefly and Ontos in Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29.
Clan Invasion Kickstarter Designs:
Mercenaries Invasion Kickstarter Designs:
- Assassin
- Clint
- Caesar
- Charger
- Clint
- Demolisher Heavy Tank
- Dervish
- Galleon Light Tank
- Hoplite
- Javelin
- MASH
- Skulker Wheeled Scout Tank
- Vulcan
- Warrior H-7 Attack Helicopter
Other Designs
Sourcebooks[edit]
See also[edit]
- BattleTech-related artwork by Ben Myers
External Links[edit]
- Youtube Interview with CGL Artists including Ben Myers - Catalyst Game Lab AMA - May, 2021
- Timestamp of Catalyst Game Lab AMA - May, 2021 - Description of how he began with CGL as concept artist
- - Community Outreach – Ben “Bishop Steiner” Myers, Concept Artist For Catalyst Game Labs