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| name = Classic BattleTech Companion | | name = Classic BattleTech Companion | ||
| development = [[Randall N. Bills]] | | development = [[Randall N. Bills]] | ||
− | | primarywriting = [[Herbert Beas]] <br /> [[Loren Coleman]] <br /> [[Chris Hartford]] <br /> [[Peter Killinger]] <br /> [[David L. McCulloch]] <br /> [[Mike Miller]] <br /> [[Tanja Möstel]] <br /> [[Heiko Oertel]] <br /> [[Peter Smith]] <br /> [[Brant Sponberg]] <br /> [[Kevin Stein]] <br /> [[Christoffer Trossen]] <br /> [[Andreas Zuber]] <br /> [[Gabreil Zupcan]] | + | | primarywriting = [[Herbert Beas]] <br /> [[Loren Coleman]] <br /> [[Chris Hartford]] <br /> [[Peter Killinger]] <br /> [[David L. McCulloch]] <br /> [[Mike Miller]] <br /> [[Tanja Möstel]] <br /> [[Heiko Oertel]] <br /> [[Peter Smith]] <br /> [[Brant Sponberg]] <br /> [[Kevin Stein (person)|Kevin Stein]] <br /> [[Christoffer Trossen]] <br /> [[Andreas Zuber]] <br /> [[Gabreil Zupcan]] |
| cover = [[Kevin McCann]] | | cover = [[Kevin McCann]] | ||
| illustrations = [[Maike Hallmann]] <br /> [[Janine Karbulka]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] <br /> [[Tanja Möstel]] <br /> [[Matthew Plog]] <br /> [[Steve Prescott]] | | illustrations = [[Maike Hallmann]] <br /> [[Janine Karbulka]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] <br /> [[Tanja Möstel]] <br /> [[Matthew Plog]] <br /> [[Steve Prescott]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | The '''''Classic BattleTech Companion''''' is an expansion to ''[[MechWarrior, Third Edition]]'' (and its reprinted title, ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''). This book compiles the additional [[Life Path]]s that were published in the Field Manual series and completes it for the titles that came before the release of the third edition. ''CBT Companion'' also enables players to create characters using a point-based system instead of using random rolls on the life paths, while also giving a peek behind the scenes to provide Gamemasters with guidelines on creating new life paths. Further, it adds new traits and skills to the ever-growing list. A detailed section on creatures gives Gamemasters dozens to use and provides the rules so that they can create their own. Rules for constructing your own [[battle armor]] first appeared here, before being updated in ''[[TechManual]]''. Finally, advice on running the game, helpful tools for GMs, and a simple system for administering landholds are all provided. An appendix with blank record sheets contains a battle armor construction worksheet and an expanded, two-page character sheet. The concept for the cover of this book was decided via a contest, where fans could submit their ideas for what would appear on the cover. The winner of this contest | + | The '''''Classic BattleTech Companion''''' is an expansion to ''[[MechWarrior, Third Edition]]'' (and its reprinted title, ''[[Classic BattleTech RPG]]''). This book compiles the additional [[Life Path]]s that were published in the Field Manual series and completes it for the titles that came before the release of the third edition. ''CBT Companion'' also enables players to create characters using a point-based system instead of using random rolls on the life paths, while also giving a peek behind the scenes to provide Gamemasters with guidelines on creating new life paths. Further, it adds new traits and skills to the ever-growing list. A detailed section on creatures gives Gamemasters dozens to use and provides the rules so that they can create their own. Rules for constructing your own [[battle armor]] first appeared here, before being updated in ''[[TechManual]]''. Finally, advice on running the game, helpful tools for GMs, and a simple system for administering landholds are all provided. An appendix with blank record sheets contains a battle armor construction worksheet and an expanded, two-page character sheet. The concept for the cover of this book was decided via a contest, where fans could submit their ideas for what would appear on the cover. The winner of this contest was William Mouat. |
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
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* "[[Just Another Day]]" | * "[[Just Another Day]]" | ||
* Introduction | * Introduction | ||
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:* Traits | :* Traits | ||
:* Skills | :* Skills | ||
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===Creatures=== | ===Creatures=== | ||
:* How to Use this Section | :* How to Use this Section | ||
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:::*[[Star Adder (species)]] (Bitis Astralis Strana Mechtis) | :::*[[Star Adder (species)]] (Bitis Astralis Strana Mechtis) | ||
:::*[[Steel Viper (species)]] (Bitis Adamas Arcadianica) | :::*[[Steel Viper (species)]] (Bitis Adamas Arcadianica) | ||
− | :::*[[Strana Mechty Wolf (species)]] (Canis Lupus Strana Mechtis) | + | :::*[[Strana Mechty Wolf|Strana Mechty Wolf (species)]] (Canis Lupus Strana Mechtis) |
:::*[[Sunset Chimp (species)]] (Pan soioccasus Thessaloikaia) | :::*[[Sunset Chimp (species)]] (Pan soioccasus Thessaloikaia) | ||
− | :::*[[Surat | + | :::*[[Surat]] (Simia Vespertilis Glorieii) |
:::*[[Syramon Thunderbird (species)]] (Ales Tonitrus Syramonis Orientis) | :::*[[Syramon Thunderbird (species)]] (Ales Tonitrus Syramonis Orientis) | ||
:::*[[T-Rex II (species)]] Megalosaurus Tyrannus Rex Paradiseus) | :::*[[T-Rex II (species)]] Megalosaurus Tyrannus Rex Paradiseus) | ||
:::*[[Tabiranth]] (Felis Caballus Jardinalis) | :::*[[Tabiranth]] (Felis Caballus Jardinalis) | ||
:::*[[Toorima (species)]] (Project X-233234898 a/13) | :::*[[Toorima (species)]] (Project X-233234898 a/13) | ||
− | :::*[[Widowmaker (species)]] (Latrodectus Mactans Edenopis) | + | :::*[[Widowmaker|Widowmaker (species)]] (Latrodectus Mactans Edenopis) |
:::*[[Wolverine (species)]] (Gulo Gulo) | :::*[[Wolverine (species)]] (Gulo Gulo) | ||
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:* Life in the BattleTech Universe | :* Life in the BattleTech Universe | ||
* Index | * Index | ||
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[[Category:Rulebooks]] | [[Category:Rulebooks]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Role-Playing_Games]] |
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Classic BattleTech Companion | |
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Product information | |
Type | Rulebook |
Development | Randall N. Bills |
Primary writing | Herbert Beas Loren Coleman Chris Hartford Peter Killinger David L. McCulloch Mike Miller Tanja Möstel Heiko Oertel Peter Smith Brant Sponberg Kevin Stein Christoffer Trossen Andreas Zuber Gabreil Zupcan |
Pages | 258 |
Cover Artwork | Kevin McCann |
Illustrations | Maike Hallmann Janine Karbulka Chris Lewis Tanja Möstel Matthew Plog Steve Prescott |
Publication information | |
Publisher | FanPro |
Product code | 10975 |
First published | 2003 |
ISBN-10 | 3890649750 |
Content | |
Contents
Description[edit]
The Classic BattleTech Companion is an expansion to MechWarrior, Third Edition (and its reprinted title, Classic BattleTech RPG). This book compiles the additional Life Paths that were published in the Field Manual series and completes it for the titles that came before the release of the third edition. CBT Companion also enables players to create characters using a point-based system instead of using random rolls on the life paths, while also giving a peek behind the scenes to provide Gamemasters with guidelines on creating new life paths. Further, it adds new traits and skills to the ever-growing list. A detailed section on creatures gives Gamemasters dozens to use and provides the rules so that they can create their own. Rules for constructing your own battle armor first appeared here, before being updated in TechManual. Finally, advice on running the game, helpful tools for GMs, and a simple system for administering landholds are all provided. An appendix with blank record sheets contains a battle armor construction worksheet and an expanded, two-page character sheet. The concept for the cover of this book was decided via a contest, where fans could submit their ideas for what would appear on the cover. The winner of this contest was William Mouat.
From the back cover[edit]
“ | It is the 31st century. Across the vastness of interstellar space, awesome powers vie for supremacy. Amidst this swirl of unending conflict stride BattleMechs, huge robotic weapons of war piloted by elite MechWarriors. Join the action, taking on any one of an endless variety of roles, from spy to smuggler, mercenary to MechWarrior. As a character from the Inner Sphere, the Clans or the Periphery, you will decide the ultimate fate of the galaxy.
Enter the exciting BattleTech universe, stepping outside of your BattleMech and embracing the richness of a vast, detailed science fiction setting. Classic BattleTech RPG contains all the rules and source material players and Gamemasters need, including a unique character creation system that generates game abilities and background story at the same time. Time to let your imaginations soar! |
” |
Contents[edit]
- "Just Another Day"
- Introduction
Character Creation[edit]
- How to Use the Life Path System
- Life Path Creation
- Affiliations
- Additional Paths
- Stage 2 and 3
- Stage 3: Higher Education
- Canopian Institute of War
- Collegium Bellorum Imperium
- Columbia Academy
- Dragoon Clan Technical Training
- Focht War College
- Major Capellan Academy (Generic)
- Major Draconis Combine Academy (Generic)
- Major Federated Suns Academy (Generic)
- Major Free Rasalhague Republic Academy (Generic)
- Major Free Worlds League Academy (Generic)
- Major Lyran Alliance Academy (Generic)
- Major Word of Blake Academy (Generic)
- Northwind Military Academy
- Outreach Mercenary Training Command
- Command Training Battalion
- Stage 4: Life Paths
- Point-Based Character Creation System
- Traits
- Skills
Creatures[edit]
- How to Use this Section
- General Concepts and Rules
- Movement
- Creatures in Combat
- Carnivorous Plants
- Creature Creation
- Creatures of the Galaxy
- Common Animals
- Extraterrestrial Beasts
- Blood Limpet (Salirius Hirudo Proserpinis)
- Blood Spirit (species) (Spiritus Sanguinis Albionis)
- Branth (species) (Draco Animalis Lopecis)
- Burrock (species) (Fodere Petra Paradisops)
- Cloud Cobra (species) (Naja Nebula Arcadianica)
- Coyote (species) (Canis Latrans Tamaronis)
- Denkaika (species) (Cephalopodus Electricus Matsuidanis)
- Diamond Shark (species) (Carcharodon Megalodon Strana Mechtis)
- Eden Beaver (species) (Castor Fiber Paradisops)
- Fire Mandrill (species) (Mandrillus Ignis Edenopis)
- Ghost Bear (species) (Ursus Lamina Strana Mechtis)
- Godan (species) (Lacertosaurus Caninus Kitterleii)
- Goliath Scorpion (species) (Pandinus Giga Babylonica)
- Hell's Horse (species) (Equus Carnivorus Circae)
- Ice Hellion (species) (Diabolus Glacialis Hectorii)
- Jade Falcon (species) (Falco Smaragdus Edenopis)
- Lesallian Mailsloth (species) (Bradipodidae Lesallia)
- 'Mech Marten (species) (Mustelidae Machinam Martis)
- Mongoose (species) (Herpestes Shadowii)
- Moonwolf (species) (Lupus Lunaris Tharkadis)
- Nessie (species) (Cymatosaurus Lacklandii)
- Nolan (species) (Horror Verus Engadineii)
- Nova Cat (species) (Pantera Nova Dagdanis)
- Odessan Raxx (species) (Serpens Raxx Odessaidea)
- Randall's Rose (species) (Nepenthes Randallii Argyleis)
- Rock Gila (Gila Petra Antallii)
- Sea Fox (species) (Vulpes Maritimus Strana Mechtis)
- Smoke Jaguar (species) (Panthera Fuma Strana Mechtis)
- Snow Raven (species) (Corvus Nixus Strana Mechtis)
- Space Cat (species) (Felis Silvestris Astralis)
- Sphinx Raptor (species) (Raptor Sphinx Dagdanis)
- Star Adder (species) (Bitis Astralis Strana Mechtis)
- Steel Viper (species) (Bitis Adamas Arcadianica)
- Strana Mechty Wolf (species) (Canis Lupus Strana Mechtis)
- Sunset Chimp (species) (Pan soioccasus Thessaloikaia)
- Surat (Simia Vespertilis Glorieii)
- Syramon Thunderbird (species) (Ales Tonitrus Syramonis Orientis)
- T-Rex II (species) Megalosaurus Tyrannus Rex Paradiseus)
- Tabiranth (Felis Caballus Jardinalis)
- Toorima (species) (Project X-233234898 a/13)
- Widowmaker (species) (Latrodectus Mactans Edenopis)
- Wolverine (species) (Gulo Gulo)
Combat[edit]
- New Terrain Types
- Terrain Conditions
- Weather Conditions
Battle Armor Construction Rules[edit]
Rules for creation of Rules for creation of Power Armor and its Battle Armor sub-type.
- Design the Chassis
- Add Other Equipment
- Add Manipulators, Weapons, Ammunition and Other Equipment
- Finalize Design
- Equipment
- Costs
- Classic BattleTech RPG Rules Expansion
- Battle Value
- Skill/Experience Level Multipliers
- BattleTech Rules Expansion
- BattleForce 2 Rules Expansion
Running the Game[edit]
- Running Adventures
- Organization and Administration of a Landhold
- Advanced Contacts and Enemies Rules
- Non-Player Characters (NPCs) Generator Rules
- Generating Encounters
- Skill Advancement
- Battle Armor
- BattleMechs
- Life in the BattleTech Universe
- Index