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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the sourcebook|other uses|Star League (disambiguation)}} + {{otheruses|the sourcebook|the organization|Star League}} {{InfoBoxProduct {{InfoBoxProduct | image = The_star_league_sourcebook.jpg | image = The_star_league_sourcebook.jpg | name = | name = | type = Sourcebook | type = Sourcebook − | author = [[Boy F. Peterson, Jr.]] + | author = [[Boy F. Petersen, Jr.]] | development = [[Jordan Weisman]]<br />[[L. Ross Babcock III]] (Editor-In-Chief)<br />[[Donna Ippolito]] (Senior Editor)<br />[[Jim Musser]] (Editor)<br />[[C. R. Green]] (Editorial Assistant) | development = [[Jordan Weisman]]<br />[[L. Ross Babcock III]] (Editor-In-Chief)<br />[[Donna Ippolito]] (Senior Editor)<br />[[Jim Musser]] (Editor)<br />[[C. R. Green]] (Editorial Assistant) | primarywriting = | primarywriting = Line 16:
Line 16: | ISBN10 = 1555600700 | ISBN10 = 1555600700 | ISBN13 = 978-1555600709 | ISBN13 = 978-1555600709 − | MSRP = $15.00 + | MSRP = 15,00 US $ | content = | content = | era = [[Star League era]] | era = [[Star League era]] | agency = [[ComStar]] | agency = [[ComStar]] | universedate = 4 October [[3028]] | universedate = 4 October [[3028]] − | timeline = [[2011]]–[[3025]] + | timeline = | series = | series = − | precededby = ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' + | precededby = | followedby = | followedby = }} }} ==Description== ==Description== '''''The Star League''''' is the most complete and accurate sourcebook ever compiled on the rise and fall of the [[Star League]]. '''''The Star League''''' is the most complete and accurate sourcebook ever compiled on the rise and fall of the [[Star League]]. − − Though the preface has a timestamp of 4 October [[3028]], the narrative appears to be keeping in line with the other [[3025]] House sourcebooks; for example, an [[Inner Sphere]] map near the back of the book overlays the Great Houses' 3025 borders with one from the [[Star League era]]. ==From the back cover== ==From the back cover== − {{quote|''[[First Lord of the Star League|A single man]] ruled and controlled 3,000 star systems.'' + {{quote|''The [[Star League]] was the greatest achievement of mankind, a golden age of prosperity and advancement the likes of which had never been seen. Led by the noble [[House Cameron|Cameron]] family, the League united all of humanity under one banner for the first time.'' − − ''The Lords of [[Federated Suns|Davion]], [[Draconis Combine|Kurita]], [[Lyran Commonwealth|Steiner]], [[Free Worlds League|Marik]], and [[Capellan Confederation|Liao]] deferred to his will.'' − − ''After the explosive spread of mankind through the stars and before the chaos of the [[Succession Wars]] was a golden age of advancement.'' − ''Unequalled levels of technology, human rights, and prosperity were reached.'' + ''But the League also had its dark side. Not everyone wanted to be a part of such an undertaking. The rulers of the League were forced to [[Reunification War|use their military might]] to bring the nations of the [[Periphery]] into the fold. Many resented the League for this action and it would eventually lead to the League's downfall.'' − ''Planets bent to the will of man, as terraforming and weather control became both possible and economical.'' + ''For wicked men plot the League's demise. [[Stefan Amaris]], cursed forever after as one of the greatest villains in history, wants to destroy the League from within and has corrupted the young [[Richard Cameron II|First Lord]]. He is opposed by [[Aleksandr Kerensky]], General of the Star League's [[SLDF|armies]], who is willing to do whatever it takes to defeat the Usurper.'' − ''Agro-technology fed billions. The average human lifespan was extended to 108 standard years by medical science.'' + ''In this sourcebook, [[ComStar]] presents the history and the tragedy of the Star League.''}} − − ''But those same advances carried a curse, for the engines of war from the Star League era possessed power unequalled in the Successor States today.'' − − ''And in that time of great deeds stood the greatest warrior of all time, [[Aleksandr Kerensky]].'' − − ''The Star League is a [[ComStar]] document detailing the history, commerce, organization, and military campaigns of mankind's finest moment, and the tragic failures that doomed it.''}} ==Contents== ==Contents== Line 62:
Line 50: * Index * Index − ==Errata and Retcons== + ==Errants and Retcons== − Following items are noted for effects on original source material. Errata are simple errors and [[w:Retroactive continuity|Retcon]] is alteration or obsolescence of source material found in this publication. + Following items are noted for effects on original source material. Errants are simple errors and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retroactive_continuity Retcon] is alteration or obsolescence of source material found in this publication. − ===Errata=== + ===Errants=== − * [[Jacob Cameron]] - His section found in book shows he launched an invasion of the FedSuns and Capellan space early in his reign ending in 2435. This invasion is inferred, though not directly stated, to involve his son [[Theodore Cameron (26th c.)|Theodore Cameron]] who made a name for himself.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 30</ref> However, Theodore was born according to the Family Tree in 2434, making it impossible for him to be part of the battle. It was later clarified by ''[[Technical Readout: 3075]]'' that it was a different, older relative of Jacob Cameron, [[Theodore Cameron (25th c.)|Theodore Cameron]], who participated in the [[Battle of Tybalt (2435)|Battle of Tybalt]].<ref name=TRO3075>''Technical Readout: 3075'', p. 174</ref> + *[[Jacob Cameron]] - His section found in book shows he launched an invasion of the FedSuns and Capellan space early in his reign ending in 2435. This invasion would involve his son, Theodore Cameron, whom made a name for himself. However, Theodore was born according to the Family Tree in 2434. Making it impossible for him to be part of the battle.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 30 Jacob Cameron & Cameron Family Tree - Conflicting dates of birth and battle involving Jacob Cameron's write up involving his son.</ref> ===Retcon=== ===Retcon=== − * [[Theodore Cameron (26th c.)|Theodore Cameron]] - Character's noted death was originally recorded in [[2479]]. In ''[[Handbook: House Marik]]'' this was radically altered, the newer publication having him attend the funeral of [[Brion Marik]] in [[2511]]. Catalyst Game Labs confirm that the newer source is now new canon.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=76239.0;topicseen BattleTech developers confirm that Theodore Cameron's death in ''The Star League'' is incorrect.] (dead link)</ref> Information/facts regarding Theodore Cameron, his successors Elizabeth and [[Deborah Cameron]] should be looked at with discretion. + *[[Theodore Cameron]] - Character's noted death was originally recorded in [[2479]]. In [[Handbook: House Marik]] this was radically altered, the newer publication having him attend the funeral of [[Brion Marik]] in [[2511]]. Catalyst Game Labs confirm that the newer source is now new canon.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=76239.0;topicseen BattleTech developers confirm that Theodore Cameron's death in old Star League sourcebook is incorrect.]</ref> Information/facts regarding Theodore Cameron, his successors Elizabeth and [[Deborah Cameron]] should be looked at with discretion. ==References== ==References== <references/> <references/> − + [[Category:Books|Star League, The]] [[Category:Sourcebooks|Star League, The]] [[Category:Sourcebooks|Star League, The]]
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| image = The_star_league_sourcebook.jpg | | image = The_star_league_sourcebook.jpg | ||
| name = | | name = | ||
| type = Sourcebook | | type = Sourcebook | ||
| − | | author = [[Boy F. | + | | author = [[Boy F. Petersen, Jr.]] |
| development = [[Jordan Weisman]]<br />[[L. Ross Babcock III]] (Editor-In-Chief)<br />[[Donna Ippolito]] (Senior Editor)<br />[[Jim Musser]] (Editor)<br />[[C. R. Green]] (Editorial Assistant) | | development = [[Jordan Weisman]]<br />[[L. Ross Babcock III]] (Editor-In-Chief)<br />[[Donna Ippolito]] (Senior Editor)<br />[[Jim Musser]] (Editor)<br />[[C. R. Green]] (Editorial Assistant) | ||
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| ISBN10 = 1555600700 | | ISBN10 = 1555600700 | ||
| ISBN13 = 978-1555600709 | | ISBN13 = 978-1555600709 | ||
| − | | MSRP = | + | | MSRP = 15,00 US $ |
| content = | | content = | ||
| era = [[Star League era]] | | era = [[Star League era]] | ||
| agency = [[ComStar]] | | agency = [[ComStar]] | ||
| universedate = 4 October [[3028]] | | universedate = 4 October [[3028]] | ||
| − | | timeline = | + | | timeline = |
| series = | | series = | ||
| − | | precededby = | + | | precededby = |
| followedby = | | followedby = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
'''''The Star League''''' is the most complete and accurate sourcebook ever compiled on the rise and fall of the [[Star League]]. | '''''The Star League''''' is the most complete and accurate sourcebook ever compiled on the rise and fall of the [[Star League]]. | ||
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==From the back cover== | ==From the back cover== | ||
| − | {{quote|''[[ | + | {{quote|''The [[Star League]] was the greatest achievement of mankind, a golden age of prosperity and advancement the likes of which had never been seen. Led by the noble [[House Cameron|Cameron]] family, the League united all of humanity under one banner for the first time.'' |
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| − | '' | + | ''But the League also had its dark side. Not everyone wanted to be a part of such an undertaking. The rulers of the League were forced to [[Reunification War|use their military might]] to bring the nations of the [[Periphery]] into the fold. Many resented the League for this action and it would eventually lead to the League's downfall.'' |
| − | '' | + | ''For wicked men plot the League's demise. [[Stefan Amaris]], cursed forever after as one of the greatest villains in history, wants to destroy the League from within and has corrupted the young [[Richard Cameron II|First Lord]]. He is opposed by [[Aleksandr Kerensky]], General of the Star League's [[SLDF|armies]], who is willing to do whatever it takes to defeat the Usurper.'' |
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
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* Index | * Index | ||
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| − | Following items are noted for effects on original source material. | + | Following items are noted for effects on original source material. Errants are simple errors and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retroactive_continuity Retcon] is alteration or obsolescence of source material found in this publication. |
| − | === | + | ===Errants=== |
| − | * [[Jacob Cameron]] - His section found in book shows he launched an invasion of the FedSuns and Capellan space early in his reign ending in 2435. This invasion | + | *[[Jacob Cameron]] - His section found in book shows he launched an invasion of the FedSuns and Capellan space early in his reign ending in 2435. This invasion would involve his son, Theodore Cameron, whom made a name for himself. However, Theodore was born according to the Family Tree in 2434. Making it impossible for him to be part of the battle.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 30 Jacob Cameron & Cameron Family Tree - Conflicting dates of birth and battle involving Jacob Cameron's write up involving his son.</ref> |
===Retcon=== | ===Retcon=== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | *[[Theodore Cameron]] - Character's noted death was originally recorded in [[2479]]. In [[Handbook: House Marik]] this was radically altered, the newer publication having him attend the funeral of [[Brion Marik]] in [[2511]]. Catalyst Game Labs confirm that the newer source is now new canon.<ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=76239.0;topicseen BattleTech developers confirm that Theodore Cameron's death in old Star League sourcebook is incorrect.]</ref> Information/facts regarding Theodore Cameron, his successors Elizabeth and [[Deborah Cameron]] should be looked at with discretion. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Books|Star League, The]] | |
[[Category:Sourcebooks|Star League, The]] | [[Category:Sourcebooks|Star League, The]] | ||