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| development        = [[Herbert A. Beas II]] <br> [[Randall N. Bills]], [[Jason Schmetzer]] (Development Assistance)
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| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
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| year                = 2010
 
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| production code    = [http://www.classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=292 CAT 35642]
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| illustrations      = [[Doug Chaffee]] <br> [[Brent Evans]] <br> [[Duane Loose]] <br> [[Mathew Plog]] <br> [[Franz Vohwinkel]]
 
| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
 
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| precededby          = ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Pirates]]''
 
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==Description==
 
The third in CGL's PDF exclusive mini-[[Technical Readout]] or TROlet series, '''''Experimental Tech Readout: Gladiators''''' (abbreviated '''''XTRO:Gladiators''''') provides full fluff, stats and [[Record Sheets]] of one-off arena fighter refits and variants of five [[BattleMech]]s, an [[IndustrialMech]], three [[Combat Vehicle]]s, an [[Exoskeleton]] and three [[battle armor]] designs from previously released Technical Readouts utilizing [[Experimental Technology]].
 
 
 
In-universe, the TRO is a periodical covering the [[Solaris Games]], published on 3 December [[3077]].
 
 
 
 
==From the back cover==
 
==From the back cover==
 
{{quote|''[[Solaris VII]], [[Noisiel]], [[Westerhand]], [[Astrokaszy]]—these are just a few of the so-called [[Game Worlds]] of the [[Inner Sphere]]. As the [[Word of Blake]]’s shadow of terror recedes from the worlds where warriors did battle for the little more than entertainment and profit, the arenas have once more come to life with the cheers of spectators and the clash of high-tech gladiators. Yet even as these modern champions wage wars in the controlled chaos of the dueling circuit, new technologies continue to advance. Eager stables and warriors employ the latest in prototype designs, seeking any edge they can find against their competitors.
 
{{quote|''[[Solaris VII]], [[Noisiel]], [[Westerhand]], [[Astrokaszy]]—these are just a few of the so-called [[Game Worlds]] of the [[Inner Sphere]]. As the [[Word of Blake]]’s shadow of terror recedes from the worlds where warriors did battle for the little more than entertainment and profit, the arenas have once more come to life with the cheers of spectators and the clash of high-tech gladiators. Yet even as these modern champions wage wars in the controlled chaos of the dueling circuit, new technologies continue to advance. Eager stables and warriors employ the latest in prototype designs, seeking any edge they can find against their competitors.
  
''Experimental Tech Readout: Gladiators'' samples the custom designs that have appeared in the arenas of the BattleTech universe during the [[Jihad]]. Each design featured in this book incorporates some of the latest technologies developed by the realms of the Inner Sphere as the war against the Word of Blake continues. These technologies—first described in ''[[Tactical Operations]]''—now face their live-fire trials in the arenas of the various Game Worlds. Statistics and Record Sheets are included for 13 new experimental BattleMechs, vehicles, and battle armor units, ready for play in advanced BattleTech games.''}}
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[[Experimental Tech Readout: Gladiators]] samples the custom designs that have appeared in the arenas of the BattleTech universe during the [[Jihad]]. Each design featured in this book incorporates some of the latest technologies developed by the realms of the Inner Sphere as the war against the Word of Blake continues. These technologies—first described in [[Tactical Operations]]—now face their live-fire trials in the arenas of the various Game Worlds. Statistics and Record Sheets are included for 13 new experimental BattleMechs, vehicles, and battle armor units, ready for play in advanced BattleTech games.''}}
 
 
  
 
==Contents==
 
==Contents==
* '''Introduction'''
 
: [[Duncan Croft|Duncan “Grazer” Croft]], Editor-in-Chief, [[Solaris Games Enthusiast]] - 3 December [[3077]]
 
* [[Valiant (BattleMech)#Custom Variants|VAL-NT-JX ''Valiant'' "Hot Knife"]]
 
* [[Wraith#Custom variants|TR2-X ''Wraith'' "Alexander"]]
 
* [[Spatha#Custom Variants|SP2-X ''Spatha'' "Warlord"]]
 
* [[Juggernaut (BattleMech)#Custom Variants|JG-R9TX1 ''Juggernaut'' "Leapin' Lil"]]
 
* [[Warhammer#Custom Variants|WHM-X7 ''Warhammer'' "The Lich"]]
 
* [[Crosscut#Custom Variants|ED-XX ''Crosscut'' "Icabod"]]
 
* [[Bandit#Custom Variants|Bandit "Warthog"]]
 
* [[Minion#Custom Variants|Minion "Silver Bullet"]]
 
* [[Manticore#Custom Variants|Manticore "The Ballista"]]
 
* [[Gladiator (Exoskeleton)#Custom Variants|Gladiator Exoskeleton "The Spider"]]
 
* [[Gray Death Scout#Variants|Gray Death Scout "The Willow Wisps"]]
 
* [[Inner Sphere Standard (Battle Armor)#Custom Variants|Inner Sphere Standard "Hive"]]
 
* [[Kanazuchi#Custom Variants|Kanazuchi "Cyclops"]]
 
 
==Related TROs==
 
{{XTROList}}
 
 
==Notes==
 
* The third in the XTRO series is somewhat of a return, with the Solaris 'Mechs from ''[[Technical Readout: 3055 Upgrade]]'', the first official product to include designs utilizing [[Experimental Technology|experimental equipment]].
 
 
* Errata for the original TRO release included the Warhammer "The Lich"<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=44064.256 Errata list for XTRO Gladiators which include correction to Lich over weight issue.] (dead link)</ref>
 
 
==References==
 
<references/>
 
 
  
[[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides]]
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[[Category:Books]]
[[Category:Digital Products]]
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[[Category:Technical Readouts|{{PAGENAME}}]]
 
[[Category:Jihad Books]]
 
[[Category:Jihad Books]]

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