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Line 5: | author = [[Loren L. Coleman]] (''Stalking the Legends'') | author = [[Loren L. Coleman]] (''Stalking the Legends'') | development = [[Randall Bills]] | development = [[Randall Bills]] − | primarywriting = Randall Bills<br>[[Warner Doles (person)|Warner Doles]]<br>[[David L. McCulloch]]<br>[[Christoffer Trossen]] + | primarywriting = Randall N. Bills<br />[[Warner Doles (person)|Warner Doles]]<br />[[David L. McCulloch]]<br />[[Christoffer Trossen]] | pages = 104 | pages = 104 | cover = [[Chris Lewis]] | cover = [[Chris Lewis]] Line 11:
Line 11: | illustrations = Chris Lewis | illustrations = Chris Lewis | publisher = [[FanPro]] (Original) | publisher = [[FanPro]] (Original) − | productioncode = 10991 (2003)<br>35032 (2005) + | productioncode = 10991 (2003) <br />35032 (2005) − | year = 2003<br>2005 (2nd printing) + | year = 2003<br />2005 (2nd printing) | ISBN10 = 3890649912 | ISBN10 = 3890649912 | ISBN13 = 978-3890649917 | ISBN13 = 978-3890649917 − | MSRP = $19.99 + | MSRP = 19.99 | content = | content = | era = [[Civil War era]] | era = [[Civil War era]] Line 24:
Line 24: }} }} ==Description== ==Description== − The '''''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix''''' (''TRO:Phoenix'') is a special release by then-license-holder [[FanPro]] to address and solve the so-called [[Unseen]] issue. The ''TRO'' contained new artwork for some of the oldest [[BattleMech]] designs, to allow their return to publication. The variants presented originate from [[FedCom Civil War]] [[BattleTech eras|era]]. The in-character explanation is, that the designs had been modernized (and, hence, been brought back into the spotlight with a different outer appearance). + The '''''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix''''' (''TRO:Phoenix'') is a special release by then-license-holder [[FanPro]] to address and solve the so-called [[Unseen]] issue. The ''TRO'' contained new artwork for various of the oldest [[BattleMech]] designs, to allow their graphical use back into publication. The variants presented originate from [[FedCom Civil War]] [[BattleTech eras|era]]. The in-character explanation is, that the designs had been modernized (and, hence, been brought back into the spotlight with a different outer appearance). The ''TRO'' is unique with its comparatively few unit designs and a focus on artwork, as it contains 55 additional illustrations of design variants, without delivering any specifications for these. In delivering new artwork for old designs, the book is a belated companion to the ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''. The game data for included illustrations on the other hand can mostly be found in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''. The ''TRO'' is unique with its comparatively few unit designs and a focus on artwork, as it contains 55 additional illustrations of design variants, without delivering any specifications for these. In delivering new artwork for old designs, the book is a belated companion to the ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''. The game data for included illustrations on the other hand can mostly be found in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''. − The ''TRO:Phoenix'' was first released in 2003 under product code FPR 10991 and received a 2nd corrected printing under product code FPR 35032 in 2005. + The ''TRO:Phoenix'' was first released in 2003 under product code FPR 10991 and received a 2nd corrected printing under product code FPR 35032 in 2005. It was announced to be replaced by [[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix]] in 2010.<ref>''[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=2412.msg453964#msg453964 Notation on the Catalyst Game Lab's Errata Forum Rules & Index - Regarding status of TRO: Project Phoenix.]''</ref> ==From the back cover== ==From the back cover== − {{quote|''As the [[FedCom Civil War]] swung into high gear and conflict swept through the [[Inner Sphere]], the need for additional war materials was paramount. However, unlike many companies, which produced new, but expensive, [[BattleMech]]s, a new upstart company, [[Vicore Industries]], took a different route. By taking centuries old machines and upgrading both their physical as well as technological capabilities, Vicore almost single-handedly started a revolution that provided a cheap means to bring "new" BattleMechs to the field commanders desperate for more assets.'' + {{quote|''As the [[FedCom Civil War]] swung into high gear and conflict swept through the [[Inner Sphere]], the need for additional war materials was paramount. However, unlike many companies, which produced new, but expensive, [[BattleMech]]s, a new upstart company, [[Vicore Industries]], took a different route. By taking centuries old machines and upgrading both their physical as well as technological capabilities, Vicore almost single handedly started a revolution that provided a cheap means to bring 'new' BattleMechs to the field commanders desperate for more assets.'' ''Classic BattleTech ''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'' provides descriptions, game statistics and illustrations for twenty-nine classic BattleMechs that have been upgraded both in appearance and technology. Also, for the first time in any technical readout, additional illustrations representing all the variants for every design in the book are also included.''}} ''Classic BattleTech ''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'' provides descriptions, game statistics and illustrations for twenty-nine classic BattleMechs that have been upgraded both in appearance and technology. Also, for the first time in any technical readout, additional illustrations representing all the variants for every design in the book are also included.''}} ==Table of Contents== ==Table of Contents== − <div class="desktop-3-col"> ;Short Story ;Short Story ;Introduction ;Introduction Line 71:
Line 70: : ''[[Warhammer IIC]]'' 4 : ''[[Warhammer IIC]]'' 4 : ''[[Marauder IIC]]'' 2 : ''[[Marauder IIC]]'' 2 − </div>+ ; Battlemech Variant Illustrations − − − ; BattleMech Variant Illustrations − <div class="desktop-3-col"> : LCT-1V2 ''Locust''/LCT-5V2 ''Locust'' : LCT-1V2 ''Locust''/LCT-5V2 ''Locust'' : STG-6L ''Stinger''/WSP-3S ''Wasp'' : STG-6L ''Stinger''/WSP-3S ''Wasp'' : VLK-QD3 ''Valkyrie''/OTT-9S ''Ostscout'' : VLK-QD3 ''Valkyrie''/OTT-9S ''Ostscout'' − : PXH-3PL ''Phoenix Hawk''/PXH-6D ''Phoenix Hawk'' + : PHX-3PL ''Phoenix Hawk''/PHX-6D ''Phoenix Hawk'' − : PXH-7CS ''Phoenix Hawk''/PXH-7S ''Phoenix Hawk'' + : PHX-7CS ''Phoenix Hawk''/PHX-7S ''Phoenix Hawk'' : GRF-5M ''Griffin''/GRF-6CS ''Griffin'' : GRF-5M ''Griffin''/GRF-6CS ''Griffin'' : SCP-12C ''Scorpion''/SHD-7CS ''Shadow Hawk'' : SCP-12C ''Scorpion''/SHD-7CS ''Shadow Hawk'' Line 103:
Line 98: : ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 3/''Warhammer IIC'' 3 : ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 3/''Warhammer IIC'' 3 : ''Marauder IIC'' 3 : ''Marauder IIC'' 3 − </div> ==Remarks on content== ==Remarks on content== − * The title comprises descriptions of 29 [[BattleMech]] units in total, all from [[FedCom Civil War]] era. All presented units were prior subject to [[Unseen]] issue and received new artwork to allow their resumed usage in publications. It contains: + * The title comprises descriptions of 29 [[BattleMech]] units in total, all from [[FedCom Civil War]] era. All presented units were prior subject to [[Unseen]] issue and received new artwork to reallow their usage in publications. It contains: ** 22 [[Inner Sphere]] designs and ** 22 [[Inner Sphere]] designs and ** 7 [[Clan]] designs, ** 7 [[Clan]] designs, − ** 55 additional illustrations of different variants of presented units, without any further stats or information on them. + ** with additional 55 illustrations of different variants of presented units, without any further stats or informations on them. * The title comes with various in-character introductions, these are * The title comes with various in-character introductions, these are ** Precenter [''sic''] XIV-Delta [[Tempest Stryker]], [[ComStar]], to Precentor [[ROM]] [[Victoria Parrdeau]], 1 August [[3067]] ** Precenter [''sic''] XIV-Delta [[Tempest Stryker]], [[ComStar]], to Precentor [[ROM]] [[Victoria Parrdeau]], 1 August [[3067]] ** Demi-Precentor X-Omega [[Martin Overstreet]], ComStar, 1 October, 3067 ** Demi-Precentor X-Omega [[Martin Overstreet]], ComStar, 1 October, 3067 − ** Demi-Precentor [[Rochelle Capetturn]], [[Explorer Corps (ComStar)|Explorer Corps]], to Precentor XXIV [[Padraig O Bhaoil]], Director, Explorer Corps, along with notes from Precentor XXIV Padraig O Bhaoil to Precentor Parrdeau, [[ComStar]] + ** Demi-Precentor [[Rochelle Capetturn]], [[Explorer Corps]], to Precentor XXIV [[Padraig O Bhaoil]], Director, Explorer Corps, along with notes from Precentor XXIV Padraig O Bhaoil to Precentor Parrdeau, [[ComStar]] * On page 11 the title states in a Game Note, that the Record Sheets for the designs presented can be found in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'', with the exception of the ''Longbow'' design, whose record sheet is included in ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''. * On page 11 the title states in a Game Note, that the Record Sheets for the designs presented can be found in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'', with the exception of the ''Longbow'' design, whose record sheet is included in ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''. − * This product is the first ''TRO'' to present fiction in addition to information on unit designs, the short story ''[[Stalking the Legends]]''. + * The title is the first ''TRO'' to present fiction in addition to information on unit designs, the short story ''[[Stalking the Legends]]''. ==Notes== ==Notes== − * Though controversial in its commissioning, the title provided relief (of sorts) for which a vocal majority of fans had been clamoring. By incorporating features that suggested evolution of similar features on the [[Unseen]], the [[Reseen]], as they are colloquially known, were able to sidestep the issue of artwork outside of [[FASA]]/[[FanPro]]'s studios. Debate still simmered from two camps: that from those who saw new miniatures lessening the "value" of their limited Unseen figures and from those looking for relief from the ban of artwork from historical period (i.e., occurring before the [[Clan Invasion]]). + * Though controversial in its commissioning, the title provided relief (of sorts) for which a vocal majority of fans had been clamoring. By incorporating features that suggested evolution of similar features on the [[Unseen]], the [[Reseen]], as they are colloquially known, were able to sidestep the issue of artwork outside of [[FASA]]/[[FanPro]]'s studios. Debate still simmered from two camps: that from those who saw new miniatures lessening the 'value' of their limited Unseen figures and from those looking for relief from the ban of artwork from historical period (i.e., occurring before the [[Clan Invasion]]). * Trademarked ''Classic BattleTech Technical Readout: Project Phoenix''. * Trademarked ''Classic BattleTech Technical Readout: Project Phoenix''. * FanPro released the PDF Version 1.0 dated March 2006, "Based on Corrected Second Printing by FanPro LLC, 2005." * FanPro released the PDF Version 1.0 dated March 2006, "Based on Corrected Second Printing by FanPro LLC, 2005." Line 125:
Line 119: ==References== ==References== <references /> <references /> − [[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|Project Phoenix]] [[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|Project Phoenix]]
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| author = [[Loren L. Coleman]] (''Stalking the Legends'') | | author = [[Loren L. Coleman]] (''Stalking the Legends'') | ||
| development = [[Randall Bills]] | | development = [[Randall Bills]] | ||
| − | | primarywriting = Randall Bills<br>[[Warner Doles (person)|Warner Doles]]<br>[[David L. McCulloch]]<br>[[Christoffer Trossen]] | + | | primarywriting = Randall N. Bills<br />[[Warner Doles (person)|Warner Doles]]<br />[[David L. McCulloch]]<br />[[Christoffer Trossen]] |
| pages = 104 | | pages = 104 | ||
| cover = [[Chris Lewis]] | | cover = [[Chris Lewis]] | ||
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| illustrations = Chris Lewis | | illustrations = Chris Lewis | ||
| publisher = [[FanPro]] (Original) | | publisher = [[FanPro]] (Original) | ||
| − | | productioncode = 10991 (2003)<br>35032 (2005) | + | | productioncode = 10991 (2003) <br />35032 (2005) |
| − | | year = 2003<br>2005 (2nd printing) | + | | year = 2003<br />2005 (2nd printing) |
| ISBN10 = 3890649912 | | ISBN10 = 3890649912 | ||
| ISBN13 = 978-3890649917 | | ISBN13 = 978-3890649917 | ||
| − | | MSRP = | + | | MSRP = 19.99 |
| content = | | content = | ||
| era = [[Civil War era]] | | era = [[Civil War era]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | The '''''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix''''' (''TRO:Phoenix'') is a special release by then-license-holder [[FanPro]] to address and solve the so-called [[Unseen]] issue. The ''TRO'' contained new artwork for | + | The '''''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix''''' (''TRO:Phoenix'') is a special release by then-license-holder [[FanPro]] to address and solve the so-called [[Unseen]] issue. The ''TRO'' contained new artwork for various of the oldest [[BattleMech]] designs, to allow their graphical use back into publication. The variants presented originate from [[FedCom Civil War]] [[BattleTech eras|era]]. The in-character explanation is, that the designs had been modernized (and, hence, been brought back into the spotlight with a different outer appearance). |
The ''TRO'' is unique with its comparatively few unit designs and a focus on artwork, as it contains 55 additional illustrations of design variants, without delivering any specifications for these. In delivering new artwork for old designs, the book is a belated companion to the ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''. The game data for included illustrations on the other hand can mostly be found in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''. | The ''TRO'' is unique with its comparatively few unit designs and a focus on artwork, as it contains 55 additional illustrations of design variants, without delivering any specifications for these. In delivering new artwork for old designs, the book is a belated companion to the ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''. The game data for included illustrations on the other hand can mostly be found in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''. | ||
| − | The ''TRO:Phoenix'' was first released in 2003 under product code FPR 10991 and received a 2nd corrected printing under product code FPR 35032 in 2005. | + | The ''TRO:Phoenix'' was first released in 2003 under product code FPR 10991 and received a 2nd corrected printing under product code FPR 35032 in 2005. It was announced to be replaced by [[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix]] in 2010.<ref>''[http://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=2412.msg453964#msg453964 Notation on the Catalyst Game Lab's Errata Forum Rules & Index - Regarding status of TRO: Project Phoenix.]''</ref> |
==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
| − | {{quote|''As the [[FedCom Civil War]] swung into high gear and conflict swept through the [[Inner Sphere]], the need for additional war materials was paramount. However, unlike many companies, which produced new, but expensive, [[BattleMech]]s, a new upstart company, [[Vicore Industries]], took a different route. By taking centuries old machines and upgrading both their physical as well as technological capabilities, Vicore almost single | + | {{quote|''As the [[FedCom Civil War]] swung into high gear and conflict swept through the [[Inner Sphere]], the need for additional war materials was paramount. However, unlike many companies, which produced new, but expensive, [[BattleMech]]s, a new upstart company, [[Vicore Industries]], took a different route. By taking centuries old machines and upgrading both their physical as well as technological capabilities, Vicore almost single handedly started a revolution that provided a cheap means to bring 'new' BattleMechs to the field commanders desperate for more assets.'' |
''Classic BattleTech ''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'' provides descriptions, game statistics and illustrations for twenty-nine classic BattleMechs that have been upgraded both in appearance and technology. Also, for the first time in any technical readout, additional illustrations representing all the variants for every design in the book are also included.''}} | ''Classic BattleTech ''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'' provides descriptions, game statistics and illustrations for twenty-nine classic BattleMechs that have been upgraded both in appearance and technology. Also, for the first time in any technical readout, additional illustrations representing all the variants for every design in the book are also included.''}} | ||
==Table of Contents== | ==Table of Contents== | ||
| − | |||
;Short Story | ;Short Story | ||
;Introduction | ;Introduction | ||
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: ''[[Warhammer IIC]]'' 4 | : ''[[Warhammer IIC]]'' 4 | ||
: ''[[Marauder IIC]]'' 2 | : ''[[Marauder IIC]]'' 2 | ||
| − | + | ; Battlemech Variant Illustrations | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | ; | ||
| − | |||
: LCT-1V2 ''Locust''/LCT-5V2 ''Locust'' | : LCT-1V2 ''Locust''/LCT-5V2 ''Locust'' | ||
: STG-6L ''Stinger''/WSP-3S ''Wasp'' | : STG-6L ''Stinger''/WSP-3S ''Wasp'' | ||
: VLK-QD3 ''Valkyrie''/OTT-9S ''Ostscout'' | : VLK-QD3 ''Valkyrie''/OTT-9S ''Ostscout'' | ||
| − | : | + | : PHX-3PL ''Phoenix Hawk''/PHX-6D ''Phoenix Hawk'' |
| − | : | + | : PHX-7CS ''Phoenix Hawk''/PHX-7S ''Phoenix Hawk'' |
: GRF-5M ''Griffin''/GRF-6CS ''Griffin'' | : GRF-5M ''Griffin''/GRF-6CS ''Griffin'' | ||
: SCP-12C ''Scorpion''/SHD-7CS ''Shadow Hawk'' | : SCP-12C ''Scorpion''/SHD-7CS ''Shadow Hawk'' | ||
| Line 103: | Line 98: | ||
: ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 3/''Warhammer IIC'' 3 | : ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 3/''Warhammer IIC'' 3 | ||
: ''Marauder IIC'' 3 | : ''Marauder IIC'' 3 | ||
| − | |||
==Remarks on content== | ==Remarks on content== | ||
| − | * The title comprises descriptions of 29 [[BattleMech]] units in total, all from [[FedCom Civil War]] era. All presented units were prior subject to [[Unseen]] issue and received new artwork to | + | * The title comprises descriptions of 29 [[BattleMech]] units in total, all from [[FedCom Civil War]] era. All presented units were prior subject to [[Unseen]] issue and received new artwork to reallow their usage in publications. It contains: |
** 22 [[Inner Sphere]] designs and | ** 22 [[Inner Sphere]] designs and | ||
** 7 [[Clan]] designs, | ** 7 [[Clan]] designs, | ||
| − | ** 55 | + | ** with additional 55 illustrations of different variants of presented units, without any further stats or informations on them. |
* The title comes with various in-character introductions, these are | * The title comes with various in-character introductions, these are | ||
** Precenter [''sic''] XIV-Delta [[Tempest Stryker]], [[ComStar]], to Precentor [[ROM]] [[Victoria Parrdeau]], 1 August [[3067]] | ** Precenter [''sic''] XIV-Delta [[Tempest Stryker]], [[ComStar]], to Precentor [[ROM]] [[Victoria Parrdeau]], 1 August [[3067]] | ||
** Demi-Precentor X-Omega [[Martin Overstreet]], ComStar, 1 October, 3067 | ** Demi-Precentor X-Omega [[Martin Overstreet]], ComStar, 1 October, 3067 | ||
| − | ** Demi-Precentor [[Rochelle Capetturn]], [[ | + | ** Demi-Precentor [[Rochelle Capetturn]], [[Explorer Corps]], to Precentor XXIV [[Padraig O Bhaoil]], Director, Explorer Corps, along with notes from Precentor XXIV Padraig O Bhaoil to Precentor Parrdeau, [[ComStar]] |
* On page 11 the title states in a Game Note, that the Record Sheets for the designs presented can be found in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'', with the exception of the ''Longbow'' design, whose record sheet is included in ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''. | * On page 11 the title states in a Game Note, that the Record Sheets for the designs presented can be found in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'', with the exception of the ''Longbow'' design, whose record sheet is included in ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''. | ||
| − | * | + | * The title is the first ''TRO'' to present fiction in addition to information on unit designs, the short story ''[[Stalking the Legends]]''. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Though controversial in its commissioning, the title provided relief (of sorts) for which a vocal majority of fans had been clamoring. By incorporating features that suggested evolution of similar features on the [[Unseen]], the [[Reseen]], as they are colloquially known, were able to sidestep the issue of artwork outside of [[FASA]]/[[FanPro]]'s studios. Debate still simmered from two camps: that from those who saw new miniatures lessening the | + | * Though controversial in its commissioning, the title provided relief (of sorts) for which a vocal majority of fans had been clamoring. By incorporating features that suggested evolution of similar features on the [[Unseen]], the [[Reseen]], as they are colloquially known, were able to sidestep the issue of artwork outside of [[FASA]]/[[FanPro]]'s studios. Debate still simmered from two camps: that from those who saw new miniatures lessening the 'value' of their limited Unseen figures and from those looking for relief from the ban of artwork from historical period (i.e., occurring before the [[Clan Invasion]]). |
* Trademarked ''Classic BattleTech Technical Readout: Project Phoenix''. | * Trademarked ''Classic BattleTech Technical Readout: Project Phoenix''. | ||
* FanPro released the PDF Version 1.0 dated March 2006, "Based on Corrected Second Printing by FanPro LLC, 2005." | * FanPro released the PDF Version 1.0 dated March 2006, "Based on Corrected Second Printing by FanPro LLC, 2005." | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
| − | |||
[[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|Project Phoenix]] | [[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|Project Phoenix]] | ||