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| image = Classic BattleTech MapPack Solaris VII.jpg
| name = Classic Battletech: Mappack Solaris VII
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| name = Classic BattleTech: MapPack Solaris VII
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| type                = Map Set, <br> Sourcebook
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| development = [[Herbert A. Beas II]]
 
| development = [[Herbert A. Beas II]]
 
| primarywriting = [[Herbert A. Beas II]]
 
| primarywriting = [[Herbert A. Beas II]]
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| pages = 64
 
| cover = [[Doug Chaffee]]
 
| cover = [[Doug Chaffee]]
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| illustrations = [[Chris Lewis]]
 
| illustrations = [[Chris Lewis]]
| era = [[FedCom Civil War]]
 
| type = Sourcebook
 
 
| publisher = [[FanPro]]
 
| publisher = [[FanPro]]
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| productioncode = FPR35002
 
| year = 2004
 
| year = 2004
| pages = 48
 
| productioncode = FPR35002<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=15 Classic Battletech.com Product page listing for Classic Battletech Mappack Solaris]</ref>
 
 
| ISBN10 = 1-932564-29-2
 
| ISBN10 = 1-932564-29-2
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| series              = Map Pack
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| precededby          = [[Map Set Compilation 2]]
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==Description==
 
==Description==
This was a map compilation and re-release of all Solaris VII arenas. This included all ten the major arena maps for Solaris VII and a source book for Solaris VII. The Source includes a update information on current state of the game, stables for game year [[3067]].  It also includes Roleplaying information as well as instruction on how to create and run Solaris matches/scenarios.  
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This was a [[Mapsheet|map]] compilation and rerelease of all Solaris VII arenas. This included all ten the major arena maps for Solaris VII and a sourcebook for Solaris VII. The Source includes updated information on the current state of the game, stables for game year [[3067]].  It also includes Roleplaying information as well as instruction on how to create and run Solaris matches/scenarios.
  
 
==Contents==
 
==Contents==
===Battletech Maps===
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===BattleTech Maps===
 
*[[Boreal Reach]] (Davion Arena)
 
*[[Boreal Reach]] (Davion Arena)
 
*[[The Factory]] (Marik Arena)
 
*[[The Factory]] (Marik Arena)
*[[Ishiyama]] (Kurita Arnea)
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*[[Ishiyama]] (Kurita Arena)
 
*[[The Jungle]] (Liao Arena)
 
*[[The Jungle]] (Liao Arena)
 
*[[Steiner Coliseum]] (Steiner Arena)
 
*[[Steiner Coliseum]] (Steiner Arena)
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*[[The Mud Pit]]
 
*[[The Mud Pit]]
  
===Source Book===
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===Sourcebook===
 
*[[Blood Price]] (Short Story) By [[Loren L. Coleman]]
 
*[[Blood Price]] (Short Story) By [[Loren L. Coleman]]
  
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*Rules
 
*Rules
**Overlapping Ablities and Advantages
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**Overlapping Abilities and Advantages
 
**Optional Solaris Arena Rule: Crowd Participation
 
**Optional Solaris Arena Rule: Crowd Participation
 
**Stable-Specific Rules
 
**Stable-Specific Rules
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***Surrender
 
***Surrender
 
**Boreal Reach (Davion Arena)
 
**Boreal Reach (Davion Arena)
**The Factory (Marik Arnea)
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**The Factory (Marik Arena)
**Ishiyama (Kurita Arnea)
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**Ishiyama (Kurita Arena)
 
**The Jungle (Liao Arena)
 
**The Jungle (Liao Arena)
 
**Steiner Coliseum (Steiner Arena)
 
**Steiner Coliseum (Steiner Arena)
**Hardford Gardens (Reaches Arena, Xolaris)
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**Hardford Gardens (Reaches Arena, Xolara)
**King of the Mountain (Reaches Arena, Xolaris)
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**King of the Mountain (Reaches Arena, Xolara)
 
**The Scrap Yard (Reaches Arena, Burgton)
 
**The Scrap Yard (Reaches Arena, Burgton)
 
**The Pool (Reaches Arena, Brackton Swamp)
 
**The Pool (Reaches Arena, Brackton Swamp)
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==Notes==
 
==Notes==
Some of the New Equipment list (Originally produced for in the Battletech Revised Rules) would later changed from the their [[Rules Level/BMRR#Rules Level 3|Level 3]] / [[Rules Level#Advance Rules|Advanced]] / [[Rules Level#Experimental Rules|Experimental technology]] ratings to Standard equipment for normal use in later Era(s) of Universe.  
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Some of the new equipment list (originally produced for the ''BattleTech Revised Rules'') would later be changed from the [[Rules Level 1]] / [[Advanced]] / [[Experimental technology]] ratings to standard equipment for normal use in later era(s) of the universe.
  
After appearing in this book, all equipment was later re-published & revised in [[Total Warfare]] book's third core book, Tactical Operations. Some equipment functions and abilitys may have changed from this publication.
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After appearing in this book, all equipment was later revised and included in ''[[Total Warfare]]'' book's third core book, ''Tactical Operations''. Some equipment functions and abilities may have changed from this publication.
  
===Also See===
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==Also See==
*[[TechManual]] - (Equipment now rated for Standard (Tournment Legal) Rules)
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* ''[[Tactical Operations]]'' - (For Advanced & Experimental Equipment)
*[[Tactical Operations]] - (For Advanced & Experimental Equipment)
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* ''[[TechManual]]'' - (Equipment now rated for Standard (Tournament Legal) Rules)
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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[[Category:Sourcebooks]]
 
[[Category:Sourcebooks]]
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[[Category:Map Products]]

Latest revision as of 09:42, 28 May 2023

Classic BattleTech MapPack Solaris VII.jpg
Classic BattleTech: MapPack Solaris VII
Product information
Type Map Set,
Sourcebook
Development Herbert A. Beas II
Primary writing Herbert A. Beas II
Pages 64
Cover Artwork Doug Chaffee
Illustrations Chris Lewis
Publication information
Publisher FanPro
Product code FPR35002
First published 2004
ISBN-10 1-932564-29-2
Content
Era FedCom Civil War
Series Map Pack
Preceded by Map Set Compilation 2

Description[edit]

This was a map compilation and rerelease of all Solaris VII arenas. This included all ten the major arena maps for Solaris VII and a sourcebook for Solaris VII. The Source includes updated information on the current state of the game, stables for game year 3067. It also includes Roleplaying information as well as instruction on how to create and run Solaris matches/scenarios.

Contents[edit]

BattleTech Maps[edit]

Sourcebook[edit]

  • Introduction
    • MechWarrior Third Edition (Note)
  • The Game World Revisited
    • Welcome to Solaris!
      • Let the Games Begin!
      • The Solaris Watchman
      • A Little Something for the Consumer
      • First Time on Solaris?
  • Rules
    • Overlapping Abilities and Advantages
    • Optional Solaris Arena Rule: Crowd Participation
    • Stable-Specific Rules
    • Solaris Arenas
      • Non-BattleMech Matches
      • Surrender
    • Boreal Reach (Davion Arena)
    • The Factory (Marik Arena)
    • Ishiyama (Kurita Arena)
    • The Jungle (Liao Arena)
    • Steiner Coliseum (Steiner Arena)
    • Hardford Gardens (Reaches Arena, Xolara)
    • King of the Mountain (Reaches Arena, Xolara)
    • The Scrap Yard (Reaches Arena, Burgton)
    • The Pool (Reaches Arena, Brackton Swamp)
    • The Mud Pit (Reaches Arena, Roland Fields)

Notes[edit]

Some of the new equipment list (originally produced for the BattleTech Revised Rules) would later be changed from the Rules Level 1 / Advanced / Experimental technology ratings to standard equipment for normal use in later era(s) of the universe.

After appearing in this book, all equipment was later revised and included in Total Warfare book's third core book, Tactical Operations. Some equipment functions and abilities may have changed from this publication.

Also See[edit]

References[edit]