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| − | |image=TRO PP.JPG | + | | name = Technical Readout: Project Phoenix |
| − | | | + | | product development = [[Randall N. Bills|Randall Bills]] |
| − | | | + | | primary writing = [[Randall N. Bills|Randall Bills]] <br /> [[Loren Coleman]] <br /> [[Warner Doles]] <br /> [[David McCulloch]] <br /> [[Christoffer Trossen]] |
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| − | + | | illustrations = [[Chris Lewis]] | |
| − | + | | era = [[Civil War era]] | |
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| − | |primary writing= | + | | publisher = [[FanPro]] |
| − | + | | year = 2003 | |
| − | + | | pages = 104 | |
| − | + | | production code = 10991 | |
| − | + | | ISBN = 3890649912 | |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
A special TRO release, this title officially addressed the ''[[Unseen]]'' in a way that allowed their graphical use back into publication. [[FanPro]] chose to re-commission artwork for each of the affected [[BattleMechs]], with the in-character explanation that the designs had been modernized (and, hence, been brought back into the spotlight). | A special TRO release, this title officially addressed the ''[[Unseen]]'' in a way that allowed their graphical use back into publication. [[FanPro]] chose to re-commission artwork for each of the affected [[BattleMechs]], with the in-character explanation that the designs had been modernized (and, hence, been brought back into the spotlight). | ||
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| − | == | + | ==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.'' | |
| + | ''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.''}} | ||
| − | *'''Introduction''' - the speculation of [[Word of Blake]] origins for the ''Phoenix'' 'Mechs | + | ==Contents== |
| + | * '''Short Story''' - ''Stalking the Legends'' | ||
| + | * '''Introduction''' - the speculation of [[Word of Blake]] origins for the ''Phoenix'' 'Mechs | ||
::Precentor XIV-Delta [[Tempest Stryker]], [[ComStar]], to Precentor [[ROM]] [[Victoria Parrdeau]] (1 August [[3067]]) | ::Precentor XIV-Delta [[Tempest Stryker]], [[ComStar]], to Precentor [[ROM]] [[Victoria Parrdeau]] (1 August [[3067]]) | ||
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*'''Inner Sphere BattleMechs''' - the seeming immortality of the ''classic' designs | *'''Inner Sphere BattleMechs''' - the seeming immortality of the ''classic' designs | ||
::Demi-Precentor X-Omega [[Martin Overstreet]], ComStar (1 October, 3067) | ::Demi-Precentor X-Omega [[Martin Overstreet]], ComStar (1 October, 3067) | ||
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*'''Clan BattleMechs''' - honorable appreciation for [[Clan Diamond Shark]] and the concern over their own apparent ''[[Project Phoenix]]''. | *'''Clan BattleMechs''' - honorable appreciation for [[Clan Diamond Shark]] and the concern over their own apparent ''[[Project Phoenix]]''. | ||
::Demi-Precentor [[Rochelle Capetturn]], [[Explorer Corps]], to Precentor XXIV [[Padraig O Bhaoil]], Director, Explorer Corps | ::Demi-Precentor [[Rochelle Capetturn]], [[Explorer Corps]], to Precentor XXIV [[Padraig O Bhaoil]], Director, Explorer Corps | ||
::Precentor XXIV Padraig O Bhaoil to Precentor Parrdeau, [[ComStar]] | ::Precentor XXIV Padraig O Bhaoil to Precentor Parrdeau, [[ComStar]] | ||
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*'''Project Phoenix Variant Recognition Guide''' - [[BattleMech]] Variant Illustrations | *'''Project Phoenix Variant Recognition Guide''' - [[BattleMech]] Variant Illustrations | ||
==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 ''[[Project:Phoenix|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 ''[[Project:Phoenix|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]]). |
[[Category:Books]] | [[Category:Books]] | ||
Revision as of 22:33, 20 November 2008
Description
A special TRO release, this title officially addressed the Unseen in a way that allowed their graphical use back into publication. FanPro chose to re-commission artwork for each of the affected BattleMechs, with the in-character explanation that the designs had been modernized (and, hence, been brought back into the spotlight).
From the back cover
| “ | 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, BattleMechs, 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. |
” |
Contents
- Short Story - Stalking the Legends
- Introduction - the speculation of Word of Blake origins for the Phoenix 'Mechs
- Precentor XIV-Delta Tempest Stryker, ComStar, to Precentor ROM Victoria Parrdeau (1 August 3067)
- Inner Sphere BattleMechs - the seeming immortality of the classic' designs
- Demi-Precentor X-Omega Martin Overstreet, ComStar (1 October, 3067)
- Clan BattleMechs - honorable appreciation for Clan Diamond Shark and the concern over their own apparent Project Phoenix.
- Demi-Precentor Rochelle Capetturn, Explorer Corps, to Precentor XXIV Padraig O Bhaoil, Director, Explorer Corps
- Precentor XXIV Padraig O Bhaoil to Precentor Parrdeau, ComStar
| Locust IIC | Griffin IIC | Shadow Hawk IIC | Rifleman IIC | Phoenix Hawk IIC |
| Warhammer IIC | Marauder IIC |
- Project Phoenix Variant Recognition Guide - BattleMech Variant Illustrations
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).