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| development        = [[Jason Schmetzer]] and [[Herbert A. Beas II]] (Development Assistance)
 
| development        = [[Jason Schmetzer]] and [[Herbert A. Beas II]] (Development Assistance)
| primarywriting      = [[Herbert A. Beas II]]<br>[[Aaron Cahall]]<br>[[Keith Hann]]<br>[[Jason Hansa]]<br>[[Johannes Heidler]]<br>[[Ken Horner|Ken Horner]]<br>[[William Gauthier]]<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=47584.msg1102165#msg1102165 - Missing Author noted.]</ref><br>[[Daniel Isberner]]<br>[[Kevin Killiany]]<br>[[Philip A. Lee]]<br>[[Aaron Pollyea]]<br>[[Joshua Perian]]<br>[[Christopher Purnell]]<br>[[Craig Reed]]<br>[[Luke Robertson]]<br>[[Ben Rome]]<br>[[Jason Schmetzer]]<br>[[Adam Sherwood]]]<br>[[Paul Sjardijn]]<br>[[Joel Steverson]]<br>[[Geoff Swift]]<br>[[Mike Timbers]]<br>[[Elliotte Want]]<br>[[Patrick Wynne]]<br>[[Andreas Zuber]]
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| primarywriting      = [[Herbert A. Beas II]]<br />[[Aaron Cahall]]<br />[[Keith Hann]]<br />[[Jason Hansa]]<br />[[Johannes Heidler]]<br />[[Ken Horner|Ken Horner]]<br />[[Daniel Isberner]]<br />[[Kevin Killiany]]<br />[[Philip A. Lee]]<br />[[Aaron Pollyea]]<br />[[Christopher Purnell]]<br />[[Craig Reed]]<br />[[Luke Robertson]]<br />[[Ben Rome]]<br />[[Jason Schmetzer]]<br />[[Adam Sherwood]]]<br />[[Paul Sjardijn]]<br />[[Joel Steverson]]<br />[[Geoff Swift]]<br />[[Mike Timbers]]<br />[[Elliotte Want]]<br />[[Patrick Wynne]]<br />[[Andreas Zuber]]
 
| pages = 226
 
| pages = 226
 
| cover = [[Rudy Valle]] (Cover Art)   
 
| cover = [[Rudy Valle]] (Cover Art)   
 
| interiorart = [[Ray Arrastia]] (Layout & Cover Design)  
 
| interiorart = [[Ray Arrastia]] (Layout & Cover Design)  
| illustrations = [[Chris Daranouvong]]<br>[[Stephen Huda]]<br>[[Alex Iglesias]]<br>[[Seth Kurbound]]<br>[[Chris Lewis]]<br>[[Justin Nelson]]<br>[[Matt Plog]]<br>[[Anthony Scroggins]]<br>[[Rudy Valle]]<br>[[David White]]
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| illustrations = [[Chris Daranouvong]]<br />[[Stephen Huda]]<br />[[Alex Iglesias]]<br />[[Seth Kurbound]]<br />[[Chris Lewis]]<br />[[Justin Nelson]]<br />[[Matt Plog]]<br />[[Anthony Scroggins]]<br />[[Rudy Valle]]<br />[[David White]]
 
| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
 
| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
| productioncode = [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/collections/battletech/products/battletech-technical-readout-3150-book CAT35134]
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| productioncode = [http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3480 CAT35134]
| year                = 20 July 2015
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| year                = July 20, 2015
| ISBN10              = 1941582176
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| ISBN13              = 978-1941582176
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==Description==
 
==Description==
'''''Technical Readout: 3150''''' (abbreviated '''''TRO:3150''''') is an in-universe publication which was written as an intelligence report of faction specific designs of [[combat vehicle]]s, [[battle armor]], [[BattleMech|'Mechs]], [[aerospace fighter]]s, and [[DropShips]] from [[3145]] to [[3150]].  The publication includes new designs and variants of existing designs published previously in the ''Technical Readout 3145'' Faction-themed PDF series. This book also is a compilation of some selected units from ''Experimental Technical Readout: Republic'' PDF series, and other miscellaneous online-only publications, with updates to their background information up to year [[3150]].
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'''''Technical Readout: 3150''''' (abbreviated as '''''TRO:3150''''') is a in-universe publication which was written as an intelligence report of faction specific designs of [[Combat Vehicle]]s, [[Battle Armor]], [[BattleMech|'Mechs]], [[Aerospace Fighter]] and [[DropShips]] for [[3145]] to [[3150]].  The publication includes variants of existing designs published previously in the ''Technical Readout 3145'' Faction-themed PDF series, new changes to technologies once listed as [[Technology Rating|Advanced]] and [[Experimental Technology|Experimental]], and [[Design Quirks]]. This book also is a compilation from Experimental Technical Readout: Republic PDF series, and other miscellaneous Online Only publications with updates to it's background information as of year 3150.
  
 
==Publisher's Description==
 
==Publisher's Description==
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{{quote|''War has spread across the [[Inner Sphere]], shattering and shifting alliances both old and new. As the [[Clans]] once more close in on humanity’s homeworld of Terra, the [[Fortress Republic|walls of Fortress]] have come down, revealing the return of [[Devlin Stone]]. Desperate for any edge, the [[Great Houses]], Clans, and [[Periphery]] states of the Inner Sphere have unleashed a flood of new war machines, rushing them into battle on every front.  
 
{{quote|''War has spread across the [[Inner Sphere]], shattering and shifting alliances both old and new. As the [[Clans]] once more close in on humanity’s homeworld of Terra, the [[Fortress Republic|walls of Fortress]] have come down, revealing the return of [[Devlin Stone]]. Desperate for any edge, the [[Great Houses]], Clans, and [[Periphery]] states of the Inner Sphere have unleashed a flood of new war machines, rushing them into battle on every front.  
  
Technical Readout: 3150 ''collects the latest generation of battle armor, vehicles, ’Mechs, and aerospace units from around the Inner Sphere in a single print volume for the first time, complementing the Republic-heavy units shown in Technical Readout: 3145. Featuring new technologies found in [[Era Report: 3145]] and [[Field Manual: 3145]], with new variants and notable pilots, this volume provides players with a glimpse into the twilight years of the [[Dark Age Era]]..''
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'''Technical Readout: 3150''' collects the latest generation of battle armor, vehicles, ’Mechs, and aerospace units from around the Inner Sphere in a single print volume for the first time, complementing the Republic-heavy units shown in Technical Readout: 3145. Featuring new technologies found in [[Era Report: 3145]] and [[Field Manual: 3145]], with new variants and notable pilots, this volume provides players with a glimpse into the twilight years of the [[Dark Age Era]]..''
  
 
''For use with BattleTech, [[Total Warfare]], [[Tactical Operations]], and [[Strategic Operations]].''}}
 
''For use with BattleTech, [[Total Warfare]], [[Tactical Operations]], and [[Strategic Operations]].''}}
  
 
==Contents==
 
==Contents==
{{columns-start|num=3}}
 
 
* '''Introduction'''
 
* '''Introduction'''
 
** How to Use this Technical Readout
 
** How to Use this Technical Readout
 
* '''Battle Armor'''
 
* '''Battle Armor'''
 
** [[Constable|Constable Pacification Suit]]
 
** [[Constable|Constable Pacification Suit]]
** [[Sea Fox (Battle Armor)|Sea Fox amphibious armor]]
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** [[Sea Fox (Battle Armor)|Sea Fox Amphibious Armor]]
** [[Spectre (Battle Armor)|Spectre stealth battle armor]]
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** [[Spectre|Spectre Stealth Battle Armor]]
 
** [[Gray Death Infiltrator Suit]]
 
** [[Gray Death Infiltrator Suit]]
** [[Leonidas|Leonidas battle armor]]
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** [[Leonidas|Leonidas Battle Armor]]
** [[Cuchulainn|Cuchulainn support armor]]
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** [[Cuchulainn|Cuchulainn Support Armor]]
** [[Zou|Zou heavy battle armor]]
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** [[Zou|Zou Heavy Battle Armor]]
** [[Fenrir II|Fenrir II assault battle armor]]
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** [[Fenrir II|Fenrir II Assault Battle Armor]]
** [[Fusilier (Battle Armor)|Fusilier battle armor]]
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** [[Fusilier (Battle Armor)|Fusilier Battle Armor]]
** [[Xiphos|Xiphos assault battle armor]]
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** [[Xiphos|Xiphos Assault Battle Armor]]
 
* '''Vehicles'''
 
* '''Vehicles'''
** [[Kruger (Combat Vehicle)|Kruger Combat Car]]
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** [[Kruger|Kruger Combat Car]]
** [[Marten (Combat Vehicle)|Marten Scout VTOL]]
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** [[Marten|Marten Scout VTOL]]
 
** [[Nacon|Nacon Armored Scout]]
 
** [[Nacon|Nacon Armored Scout]]
 
** [[Winterhawk|Winterhawk APC]]
 
** [[Winterhawk|Winterhawk APC]]
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** [[Garrot|Garrot Superheavy Transport]]
 
** [[Garrot|Garrot Superheavy Transport]]
 
** [[Kite|Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle]]
 
** [[Kite|Kite Reconnaissance Vehicle]]
** [[Lamprey (Combat Vehicle)|Lamprey Transport Helicopter]]
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** [[Lamprey |Lamprey Transport Helicopter]]
 
** [[Strix|Strix Stealth VTOL]]
 
** [[Strix|Strix Stealth VTOL]]
 
** [[Gun Trailer|Gun Trailers]]
 
** [[Gun Trailer|Gun Trailers]]
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** [[Predator Tank Destroyer]]
 
** [[Predator Tank Destroyer]]
 
** [[Sortek|Sortek Assault Craft]]
 
** [[Sortek|Sortek Assault Craft]]
** [[Swallow (Combat Vehicle)|Swallow Attack WiGE]]
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** [[Swallow|Swallow Attack WiGE]]
 
** [[Hadur|Hadur Fast Support Vehicle]]
 
** [[Hadur|Hadur Fast Support Vehicle]]
 
** [[Partisan AA Vehicle]]
 
** [[Partisan AA Vehicle]]
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** [[Zibler|Zibler Fast Strike Tank]]
 
** [[Zibler|Zibler Fast Strike Tank]]
 
** [[Sekhmet|Sekhmet Assault Vehicle]]
 
** [[Sekhmet|Sekhmet Assault Vehicle]]
** [[Zahn (Combat Vehicle)|Zahn Heavy Transport]]
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** [[Zahn|Zahn Heavy Transport]]
 
** [[Bardiche|Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank]]
 
** [[Bardiche|Bardiche Heavy Strike Tank]]
 
** [[Mamono|Mamono IFV]]
 
** [[Mamono|Mamono IFV]]
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** [[Sniper Artillery (Combat Vehicle)|Sniper Artillery]] (Vehicle)
 
** [[Sniper Artillery (Combat Vehicle)|Sniper Artillery]] (Vehicle)
 
** [[Hexareme|Hexareme HQ Hovercraft]]
 
** [[Hexareme|Hexareme HQ Hovercraft]]
** [[Narukami (Combat Vehicle)|NK-1C Narukami Heavy Tank]]
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** [[Narukami|NK-1C Narukami Heavy Tank]]
** [[Kelswa (Combat Vehicle)|Kelswa Assault Tank.]]
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** [[Kelswa|Kelswa Assault Tank.]]
 
** [[Gulltoppr|Gulltoppr OmniMonitor]]
 
** [[Gulltoppr|Gulltoppr OmniMonitor]]
 
** [[Destrier|Destrier Siege Vehicle]]
 
** [[Destrier|Destrier Siege Vehicle]]
** [[Bishop (Combat Vehicle)|Bishop Transport VTOL]]
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** [[Bishop|Bishop Transport VTOL]]
 
** [[Savior|Savior Repair Vehicle]]
 
** [[Savior|Savior Repair Vehicle]]
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* '''BattleMechs'''
 
* '''BattleMechs'''
** ''[[Arion]]''
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** [[Arion]]
** ''[[Boreas]]''
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** [[Boreas]]
** ''[[Harpagos]]''
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** [[Harpagos]]
 
** [[Gunsmith|CH11-NG ''Gunsmith'']]
 
** [[Gunsmith|CH11-NG ''Gunsmith'']]
** [[Roadrunner (Emerald Harrier)|RD-1R ''Roadrunner'']]
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** [[Roadrunner (Emerald Harrier)|RD-1R Roadrunner.]]
** [[Koshi (BattleMech)|''Koshi'' (Standard)]]
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** [[Koshi (BattleMech)|Koshi (Standard)]]
** [[Anubis#Variants|ABS-5Y ''Anubis'']]
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** [[Anubis#variants|ABS-5Y Anubis]]
** [[Hollander III|BZK-D1 ''Hollander III'']]
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** [[Hollander III|BZK-D1 Hollander III.]]
** ''[[Jaguar]]''
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** [[Jaguar]]
 
** [[Phoenix Hawk L|PXH-11K ''Phoenix Hawk L'']]
 
** [[Phoenix Hawk L|PXH-11K ''Phoenix Hawk L'']]
** [[Yinghuochong|YHC-3E ''Yinghuochong'']]
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** [[Yinghuochong|YHC-3E Yinghuochong]]
** [[Calliope (BattleMech)|CAL-1MAF ''Calliope'']]
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** [[Calliope|CAL-1MAF Calliope]]
** [[Raven II|RVN-5X ''Raven II'']]
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** [[Raven II|RVN-5X Raven II]]
** [[Scarecrow (BattleMech)|UCU-F4 ''Scarecrow'']]
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** [[Scarecrow|UCU-F4 Scarecrow]]
** [[Antlion|LK-3D ''Antlion'']]
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** [[Antlion|LK-3D Antlion]]
** ''[[Stalking Spider II]]''
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** [[Stalking Spider II]]
** [[Avalanche|AVL-1O ''Avalanche'']]
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** [[Avalanche|AVL-1O Avalanche]]
** ''[[Black Hawk (Standard)]]''
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** [[Black Hawk (Standard)]]
** [[Gravedigger|GDR-1D ''Gravedigger'']]
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** [[Gravedigger|GDR-1D Gravedigger]]
** [[Raider (BattleMech)|JL-1 ''Raider'']]
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** [[Raider|JL-1 Raider]]
** ''[[Wendigo]]''
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** [[Wendigo]]
** [[Quasimodo|QSM-3D ''Quasimodo'']]
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** [[Quasimodo|QSM-3D Quasimodo]]
** [[Anzu|ZU-G60 ''Anzu'']]
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** [[Anzu|ZU-G60 Anzu]]
** ''[[Mad Dog Mk III (Vulture Mk III)|Vulture Mk III (Mad Dog Mk III)]]''
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** [[Vulture Mk III]]
** [[Dragon II|DRG-11K ''Dragon II'']]
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** [[Dragon II|DRG-11K Dragon II]]
** ''[[Hel (Loki Mk II)|Loki Mk II]]''
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** [[Loki Mk II]]
** [[Catapult II|CPLT-L7 ''Catapult II'']]
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** [[Catapult II|CPLT-L7 Catapult II]]
** ''[[Grand Summoner (Thor II)|Thor II]]''
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** [[Thor II]]
** ''[[Cave Lion]]''
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** [[Cave Lion]]
** [[Götterdämmerung (BattleMech)|GTD-20S ''Götterdämmerung'']]
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** [[Götterdämmerung|GTD-20S Götterdämmerung]]
** ''[[Jade Hawk]]''
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** [[Jade Hawk]]
** [[Hatamoto-Suna|HTM-30S ''Hatamoto-Suna'']]
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** [[Hatamoto-Suna|HTM-30S Hatamoto-Suna]]
** [[HawkWolf#variant|HWK-4F ''HawkWolf'']]
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** [[HawkWolf#variant|HWK-4F HawkWolf]]
** [[Lu Wei Bing|LN-4B ''Lu Wei Bing'']]
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** [[Lu Wei Bing|LN-4B Lu Wei Bing]]
** [[Templar III|TLR2-O ''Templar III'']]
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** [[Templar III|TLR2-O Templar III]]
** [[Juliano|JLN-5A ''Juliano'']]
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** [[Juliano|JLN-5A Juliano.]]
** ''[[Viking IIC]]''
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** [[Viking IIC]]
** [[King Crab#Variants|KGC-009 ''King Crab'']]
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** [[King Crab#variants|KGC-009 King Crab]]
** ''[[Kodiak II]]''
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** [[Kodiak II]]
** [[Inquisitor II (SecurityMech)|''Inquisitor II'']]
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** [[Inquisitor II (SecurityMech)|Inquisitor II]]
** [[Hippogriff|''Hippogriff'' ProtoMech]]
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** [[Hippogriff|Hippogriff ProtoMech]]
 
* '''Aerospace'''
 
* '''Aerospace'''
 
** [[Saroyan|Saroyan Jump Bomber]]
 
** [[Saroyan|Saroyan Jump Bomber]]
** [[Picaroon|CSR-F100 ''Picaroon'']]
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** [[Picaroon|CSR-F100 Picaroon]]
** [[Sternensturm|STM-O ''Sternensturm'']]
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** [[Sternensturm|STM-O Sternensturm]]
** [[Yùn|Y-2 ''Yùn'']]
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** [[Yùn|Y-2 Yùn]]
** [[Aquila (Aerospace Fighter class)|AQA-1M ''Aquila'']]
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** [[Aquila|AQA-1M Aquila]]
** [[Rondel|RDL-01C ''Rondel'']]
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** [[Rondel|RDL-01C Rondel]]
** ''[[Zhen Niao]]'' (Small Craft)
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** [[Zhen Niao]] (Small Craft)
 
** [[Oo-Suzumebachi|''Oo-Suzumebachi'' (Assault Craft)]]
 
** [[Oo-Suzumebachi|''Oo-Suzumebachi'' (Assault Craft)]]
 
** [[NL-45 Gunboat]] (Small Craft)
 
** [[NL-45 Gunboat]] (Small Craft)
** [[Seleucus|''Seleucus'' Infantry Transport]] (DropShip)
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** [[Seleucus|Seleucus Infantry Transport]] (DropShip)
** ''[[Trutzburg]]'' (DropShip)
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** [[Trutzburg]] (DropShip)
** ''[[Castrum]]'' (DropShip)
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** [[Castrum]] (DropShip)
* '''New Tech, New Upgrades'''
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* ''New Tech, New Upgrades''
{{columns-end}}
 
 
 
==Also See==
 
* [[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1]]
 
* [[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]
 
* [[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]
 
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
 
* All entries from ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'', including the introduction by [[Tucker Harwell]], were originally printed in this title.
 
* All entries from ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'', including the introduction by [[Tucker Harwell]], were originally printed in this title.
 
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* Errant:  Writer Daniel Isberner was later added to writing credits and was left out of the initial 1st PDF release of the book.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/errata/technical-readout-3150/msg1098675/#msg1098675 CGL adds Daniel Isberner to Writing Credits of the book after the 1st release on Errant Forums.]</ref>
* Most of the units listed in this volume were previously printed in the ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' series of PDF files, with updated "Notable Pilots" sections. Several of the designs came from ''[[Era Digest: Dark Age]]'' and ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1]]''.
 
 
 
* '''Errata''':  Writer Daniel Isberner was later added to writing credits and was left out of the initial 1st PDF release of the book.<ref>[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/errata/technical-readout-3150/msg1098675/#msg1098675 BattleTech forums: "Errata: Technical Readout: 3150"]</ref>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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[[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|3150 Printed]]
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[[Category:Technical Readouts|3150 Printed]]
 
[[Category:Dark Age Books|Technical Readout: 3150]]
 
[[Category:Dark Age Books|Technical Readout: 3150]]

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