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Line 1: − {{InfoBoxProduct + {{InfoBoxBook − | image = MercSuppUpdate.jpg + | image = MercSuppUpdate.jpg − | name = + | name = Mercenaries Supplemental Update − | type = Sourcebook+ | product development = [[Herb Beas]] − | author = + | primary writing = [[Herb Beas]] − | development = [[Herbert A. Beas II]] + | cover = [[Michael Komarck]] − | primarywriting = Herbert A. Beas II<br>[[Nick Marsala]]<br>[[Randall N. Bills]]<br>[[Loren L. Coleman]]<br>[[Chris Hartford]]<br>[[Ken Horner]]<br>[[Kevin Killiany]]<br>[[Camille Klein]]<br>[[David L. McCulloch]]<br>[[Ben Rome]]<br>[[Paul Sjardijn]]<br>[[David Stansel-Garner]]<br>[[Christoffer Trossen]]<br>[[Øystein Tvedten]]<br>[[Phaedra Weldon]]<br>[[Andreas Zuber]] + | illustrations = [[Robert Atkinson]] <br /> [[Brent Dill]] <br /> [[Chris Lewis]] − | pages = 160+ | era = [[Jihad era]] − | cover = [[Michael Komarck]] (Art)<br>[[Michaela Eaves]] (Design) + | type = Sourcebook − | interiorart = + | publisher = [[FanPro]] − | illustrations = [[Robert Atkinson]]<br>[[Brent Dill]]<br>[[Chris Lewis]] + | year = 2006 − | publisher = [[FanPro]] + | pages = 160 − | productioncode = 35028 + | production code = [http://classicbattletech.com/index.php?action=products&mode=full&id=200 35028] − | year = 2006 + | ISBN = 1932564748 − | ISBN10 = 1932564748 − | ISBN13 = 978-1932564747 − | MSRP = $24.99 − | content = − | era = [[Jihad era]] − | timeline = [[3071]] − | series = − | precededby = [[Mercenaries Supplemental II]] − | followedby = }} }} + ==Description== ==Description== − '''Mercenaries Supplemental Update''' continues the ''Field Manual'' series of sourcebooks detailing [[mercenary unit]]s, bringing the remaining major mercenary commands into the opening years of the [[Jihad]]. Along with brand-new units, the title also provides the status of the [[Inner Sphere]]'s various [[Hiring Hall]]s, rules for running units during this specific period and some new battlefield units.+ ''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'' continues the [[Field Manual]] series of books detailing mercenary units, bringing the remaining major mercenary commands into the opening years of the [[Jihad]]. Along with brand-new units, the title also provides the status of the [[Inner Sphere]]'s various [[Hiring Hall]]s, rules for running units during this specific period and some new battlefield units. ==From the back cover== ==From the back cover== − {{quote|''The Edge of Extinction + {{quote|''October [[3067]] unleashed the horrors of a war not seen since the [[First Succession War]]. Yet for the mercenaries of the [[Inner Sphere]], this is a war unlike any in history. With the heart and soul of the mercenary trade annihilated on [[Outreach]], and the very reliability of every mercenary command shaking the foundation of every House—causing some to now consider their most stalwart work-for-hire commands as enemies—mercenaries, from the elite to the dregs, are fighting for their lives... and more importantly, their very reputations.'' − − ''In October [[3067]], a war begun that unleashed the horrors upon the Great Houses, atrocities thought abandoned with the [[First Succession War]]. And for the [[mercenaries]] of the [[Inner Sphere]], this war has far-reaching consequences. With the heart and soul of the mercenary trade annihilated on [[Outreach]], the reliability of every mercenary command is called into question. Some Houses now consider their most stalwart work-for-hire commands as enemies, and mercenaries, from the elite to the dregs, are fighting for their lives... and more importantly, their reputations.'' − [[Classic BattleTech]] Mercenaries Supplemental Update ''details the fallout of the opening years of the [[Jihad]] and its impact on mercenaries. This product updates all major mercenary commands currently embroiled in the Jihad, covers the various [[Hiring Hall]]s, and provides details on brand-new mercenary commands springing up from the remains of commands shattered in the opening years of the Jihad. Mercenaries Supplemental includes rules for running mercenary commands during this era and a section detailing newly premiered battlefield units.''}} + ''[[Classic BattleTech]] ''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'' details the fall-out of the opening years of the [[Jihad]] and how it relates to mercenaries. Providing updates on all major mercenary commands currently embroiled in the Jihad, as well as covering the various [[Hiring Hall]]s, this product also details brand new mercenaries commands springing up from the shattered remains of commands destroyed in these opening Jihad years. Rules for running mercenary commands during this era are also included, along with a section detailing newly premiered battlefield units.''}} ==Contents== ==Contents== − <div style="-moz-column-count:2; column-count:2;">+ * "Paying Dues" (introductory story by [[Nick Marsala]]) − * ''[[Paying Dues]]'' (introductory story by [[Nick Marsala]]) * Mercenaries of the [[Jihad]] * Mercenaries of the [[Jihad]] * Force Brief Updates * Force Brief Updates Line 57:
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Line 135: ** Miscellaneous Personnel Rules ** Miscellaneous Personnel Rules * New Units * New Units − ** [[Crow (Combat Vehicle)|Crow]] scout [[VTOL]] + ** ''[[Crow]]'' scout [[VTOL]] ** ''[[Saxon]]'' APC ** ''[[Saxon]]'' APC ** O-66 "[[Oppie]]" Hazmat Recovery Vehicle ** O-66 "[[Oppie]]" Hazmat Recovery Vehicle − ** V4-INT-K7 ''[[Valiant (BattleMech)|Valiant]]'' + ** V4-INT-K7 ''[[Valiant]]'' − ** HYN-4A ''[[Hyena]]'' SalvageMech + ** HYN-4A ''[[Hyena]]'' [[SalvageMech]] ** ''[[Aurora]]''-class [[DropShip]] ** ''[[Aurora]]''-class [[DropShip]] + * Record Sheets * Record Sheets − </div> − − ==Also See== − * [[Field Manual: Mercenaries (Revised)|Field Manual: Mercenaries: Revised]] − * [[Mercenaries Supplemental|Mercenaries Supplemental I]] − * [[Mercenaries Supplemental II]] ==Notes== ==Notes== One notable difference in this book from the previous ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental|Supplemental]]'' and Field Manuals is that the unit briefs do not include a detailed breakdown on the sub-units of the forces presented. Instead, the written history of the unit may be longer. One notable difference in this book from the previous ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental|Supplemental]]'' and Field Manuals is that the unit briefs do not include a detailed breakdown on the sub-units of the forces presented. Instead, the written history of the unit may be longer. + [[Category:Books]] [[Category:Sourcebooks]] [[Category:Sourcebooks]]
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| − | | development | + | | cover = [[Michael Komarck]] |
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| − | + | | era = [[Jihad era]] | |
| − | | cover | + | | type = Sourcebook |
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| − | | illustrations | + | | year = 2006 |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | + | ''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'' continues the [[Field Manual]] series of books detailing mercenary units, bringing the remaining major mercenary commands into the opening years of the [[Jihad]]. Along with brand-new units, the title also provides the status of the [[Inner Sphere]]'s various [[Hiring Hall]]s, rules for running units during this specific period and some new battlefield units. | |
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
| − | {{quote|'' | + | {{quote|''October [[3067]] unleashed the horrors of a war not seen since the [[First Succession War]]. Yet for the mercenaries of the [[Inner Sphere]], this is a war unlike any in history. With the heart and soul of the mercenary trade annihilated on [[Outreach]], and the very reliability of every mercenary command shaking the foundation of every House—causing some to now consider their most stalwart work-for-hire commands as enemies—mercenaries, from the elite to the dregs, are fighting for their lives... and more importantly, their very reputations.'' |
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| − | [[Classic BattleTech]] Mercenaries Supplemental Update ''details the | + | ''[[Classic BattleTech]] ''Mercenaries Supplemental Update'' details the fall-out of the opening years of the [[Jihad]] and how it relates to mercenaries. Providing updates on all major mercenary commands currently embroiled in the Jihad, as well as covering the various [[Hiring Hall]]s, this product also details brand new mercenaries commands springing up from the shattered remains of commands destroyed in these opening Jihad years. Rules for running mercenary commands during this era are also included, along with a section detailing newly premiered battlefield units.''}} |
==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
| − | + | * "Paying Dues" (introductory story by [[Nick Marsala]]) | |
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* Mercenaries of the [[Jihad]] | * Mercenaries of the [[Jihad]] | ||
* Force Brief Updates | * Force Brief Updates | ||
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**[[Canned Heat]] | **[[Canned Heat]] | ||
**[[21st Centauri Lancers]] | **[[21st Centauri Lancers]] | ||
| − | **[[ | + | **[[Chaos Irregulars]] |
**[[Clean Kill]] | **[[Clean Kill]] | ||
**[[Clifton's Rangers]] | **[[Clifton's Rangers]] | ||
**[[Crater Cobras]] | **[[Crater Cobras]] | ||
**[[Crimson Crusaders]] | **[[Crimson Crusaders]] | ||
| − | **[[ | + | **[[Cuningham's Commandos]] |
**[[Dante's Detectives]] | **[[Dante's Detectives]] | ||
**[[Devil's Brigade]] | **[[Devil's Brigade]] | ||
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**[[O'Gordon's Rifles]] | **[[O'Gordon's Rifles]] | ||
**[[One-Eyed Jacks]] | **[[One-Eyed Jacks]] | ||
| − | **[[ | + | **[[Pandora's Box]] |
**[[Periphery Star Guard]] | **[[Periphery Star Guard]] | ||
**[[Prey's Divisionals]] | **[[Prey's Divisionals]] | ||
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** Miscellaneous Personnel Rules | ** Miscellaneous Personnel Rules | ||
* New Units | * New Units | ||
| − | ** [[ | + | ** ''[[Crow]]'' scout [[VTOL]] |
** ''[[Saxon]]'' APC | ** ''[[Saxon]]'' APC | ||
** O-66 "[[Oppie]]" Hazmat Recovery Vehicle | ** O-66 "[[Oppie]]" Hazmat Recovery Vehicle | ||
| − | ** V4-INT-K7 ''[[ | + | ** V4-INT-K7 ''[[Valiant]]'' |
| − | ** HYN-4A ''[[Hyena]]'' SalvageMech | + | ** HYN-4A ''[[Hyena]]'' [[SalvageMech]] |
** ''[[Aurora]]''-class [[DropShip]] | ** ''[[Aurora]]''-class [[DropShip]] | ||
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* Record Sheets | * Record Sheets | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
One notable difference in this book from the previous ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental|Supplemental]]'' and Field Manuals is that the unit briefs do not include a detailed breakdown on the sub-units of the forces presented. Instead, the written history of the unit may be longer. | One notable difference in this book from the previous ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental|Supplemental]]'' and Field Manuals is that the unit briefs do not include a detailed breakdown on the sub-units of the forces presented. Instead, the written history of the unit may be longer. | ||
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[[Category:Sourcebooks]] | [[Category:Sourcebooks]] | ||