Although “Without Question” serves as a direct sequel to “A Question of Survival,” it is designed to be accessible to new readers. For those interested in exploring the backstory and context, Young recommends a reading list that includes previous works and related stories:

1. “Honor’s Gauntlet” by Bryan Young – Details events in the late Dark Age, following Archer Pryde, a Jade Falcon Warrior, as he navigates challenges within his clan.
2. “Hour of the Wolf” by Blaine Lee Pardoe – Provides crucial background on the Jade Falcons’ experiences on Terra, important for understanding the ilClan era.
3. “A Question of Survival” by Bryan Young – Begins Jiyi Chistu’s tenure as Khan, depicting his efforts to recruit sufficient warriors for his forces.
4. “Ghostbird” by Bryan Young – A short story from Shrapnel #11 that explores the life of Alexis, transitioning from Ghost Bear to Jade Falcon.
5. “Elements of Treason: Honor” by Craig Reed, Jr. – Discusses the strategic dynamics in the Jade Falcon Occupation Zone as other clans vie for power.
6. “No Substitute for Victory” by Blaine Lee Pardoe – Follows Hasara, a seasoned Jade Falcon, as he and his cadets evade capture by Lyran forces.

These recommended books are available both digitally at the Catalyst Labs Store and in print on Amazon, providing additional insights into the narrative foundations of “Without Question.”

The Recognition Guide, Vol. 1: Classics is priced at $34.99 for a combination of print and PDF versions, while the PDF-only option is available for $14.99.

The march of technology is unstoppable in the BattleTech universe, but some war machines have withstood the test of time. As we step into the ilClan era, these iconic BattleMechs are ready to bear your banner, equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and armor.

This volume serves as a companion to Recognition Guide, Vol. 2: ilClan and includes materials previously published in the best-selling PDF-only BattleTech Recognition Guide: ilClan series.

Each machine in the guide is detailed thoroughly with an illustration and in-universe development notes. Additionally, battle histories and notable pilots for each unit are also provided, immersing players in the rich lore of the BattleTech universe.

This new guide provides BattleTech fans with updated and revamped classics, ensuring the game remains fresh and exciting, even as the franchise propels into its new ilClan era.

The BattleTech Recognition Guide Vol. 1: Classics is available for purchase through Catalyst Game Labs’ web store and on DriveThruRPG.

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If you’re in search of a fun and engaging way to spend your summer, BattleTech has got you covered with the second volume of their BattleTech Activity Book. Priced at $9.95 for a print-on-demand copy and available as a pay-what-you-want PDF, this book offers endless entertainment. Filled with ‘Mechs to color, puzzles, insignias, and codes, it’s the perfect choice for MechWarriors of all ages. A print-on-demand version will be available through DriveThruRPG in the near future.

In addition to the activity book, the complete range of BattleTech plushies, known as PlushyTech, is now available. These soft, plush ‘Mechs are ideal for fans who want a cuddly friend ready to stomp out any opposing Mechs. The range includes Phoenix Hawk (Kurita and 21ST Centauri Lancers variants), Atlas (Eridani Light Horse and Davion variants), Archer (Classic Wolf’s Dragoons and Kell Hounds variants), and UrbanMech (Liao and Pirate variants).

Moreover, the Gray Death Legion Heavy Battle Lance is now available exclusively at Barnes and Noble stores and their website. Retailing for $29.99, this pack features four high-quality, fully assembled miniatures, four MechWarrior Cards, and four Alpha Strike cards. The set includes new variants of Regent, a re-posed and jumping Shadow Hawk, Gargoyle, and Catapult.

In addition to these exciting new releases, BattleTech has announced that the Recognition Guide: Vol. 1 – Classics, the first print compilation of the popular Recognition Guide series, is now available through game retailer distribution. It will also be available on the Catalyst Game Labs web store on Friday, July 21, 2023.

The Proliferation Cycle, priced at $44.99, brings an exciting new dimension to the BattleTech narrative. Set in 2439, it traces the history of the first BattleMech, the Mackie, and how it sparked an arms race across the Inner Sphere. The Proliferation Cycle anthology narrates the gripping tale of how the six Houses resorted to weaponry, infiltrations, and espionage to develop their advanced ‘Mechs. It also features the story of the first Clan OmniMech. The ForcePack includes seven original ‘Mechs, which can be played on any game table using the Interstellar Operations: Alternate Eras rules. The set includes seven fully-assembled miniatures, seven MechWarrior pilot cards, and seven Alpha Strike cards.

Next, the UrbanMech Lance, available for $29.99, highlights the beloved (and sometimes despised) mascot of BattleTech—the UrbanMech. Over the last four decades, this ‘Mech has gained notoriety, even manifesting as plushies, appearing in a company box, and becoming a full-scale inflatable display! The ForcePack brings a fresh pose of the original UM-R60 variant from the UrbanMech Salvage Box, with three additional variants, including a brand-new ilClan Era design. The set comprises four fully-assembled miniatures, four MechWarrior pilot cards, and four Alpha Strike cards.

Lastly, Snord’s Irregulars Assault Lance, also priced at $29.99, introduces the quirky and unpredictable mercenaries, Snord’s Irregulars. Known for their unconventional tactics and penchant for collecting lost artifacts, Snord’s Irregulars always manage to scrape through even the tightest spots. The ForcePack includes the new Spartan, a unique FrankenMech exclusive to the Irregulars, a jumping Guillotine, and a new variant of the Highlander. The set comes with four fully-assembled miniatures, four MechWarrior pilot cards, and four Alpha Strike cards.

Catalyst Game Labs has also teased an exciting release for next Friday, July 7. BattleTech enthusiasts can expect a series of plushies to hit the store, featuring UrbanMech (Liao), Archer (Kell Hounds), Archer (Wolf’s Dragoons), Phoenix Hawk (Kurita), and Phoenix Hawk (21st Centauri Lancers). Davion and Eridani Light Horse versions of the Atlas will be available in a few weeks.

BattleTech: Essentials, retailing at $24.99, is a Target exclusive. The box set comes packed with everything an aspiring MechWarrior needs: quick-start rules, two high-quality miniatures, maps, cards, dice, and more. This pack provides a fantastic introduction to BattleTech’s thrilling world of armored combat and the famous Game World of Solaris VII.

The latest issue of Shrapnel, the Official BattleTech Magazine, is now available both as an e-publication for $6.99 and in print-on-demand via Amazon for $12.95. In this issue, readers will journey through the brutal BattleMech warfare of the 31st century and beyond, confronting danger and navigating treacherous politics.

Elements of Treason: Honor, the concluding novel of the Elements of Treason trilogy by Craig A. Reed, finally puts Clan Hell’s Horses front and center. The book, available both as an e-publication for $6.99 and print-on-demand via Amazon for $14.95, explores the struggles of a Clan underestimated and overshadowed by its peers.

In addition to these, three eagerly anticipated new ForcePacks—the Snord’s Irregulars Assault Lance, UrbanMech Lance, and Proliferation Cycle ForcePack—will be available at retail next Wednesday, June 28, and in the Catalyst Game Labs webstore on Friday, June 30.

Available exclusively through Target stores and on Target.com, BattleTech: Essentials can be pre-ordered now, with an estimated shipping date of Sunday, June 18. The boxed set will also be available in Target’s more than 1,900 U.S. stores nationwide on that day.

This boxed set is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in the world of BattleTech, a game filled with epic stories and gaming experiences to satisfy any player, from miniatures to RPG play, hobby painting to fiction and beyond. BattleTech: Essentials includes two high-quality miniatures, quick-start rules, a mapsheet, cards to represent your MechWarrior’s unique skills, dice, and more.

Soldiers from across the Inner Sphere are drawn to the Game World of Solaris VII, where they seek glory, fame, and fortune in live-fire arena combat before rotating back to their empires’ fields of battle. With BattleTech: Essentials, players can take their place among the legends of Solaris VII and seek their own fame and fortune.

At this time, there are no plans to offer this product through the Catalyst Game Labs web store or any other venues than Target. International shipping through Target is not available, but other options may be revisited at a later time.

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The BattleTech Record Sheets: Jihad offers players record sheets for all the ‘Mechs detailed in the BattleTech Technical Readout: Jihad, totaling 281 in all. Meanwhile, BattleTech Record Sheets: Dark Age offers players record sheets for all the ‘Mechs detailed in the BattleTech Technical Readout: Dark Age, with 262 total. Both products include selections from several other products, such as the Record Sheets: 3075 Unabridged, Record Sheets: 3085—The Cutting Edge, and Record Sheets: 3145, among others.

The BattleTech Record Sheets: Technical Readout 3145 provides players with the record sheets for ‘Mechs, Combat Vehicles, Battle Armor, and Aerospace designs from the BattleTech Technical Readout: 3145, including those from the New Tech, New Upgrades section. Similarly, the BattleTech Record Sheets: Technical Readout 3150 offers players the record sheets for ‘Mechs, Combat Vehicles, Battle Armor, and Aerospace designs from the BattleTech Technical Readout: 3150, including those from the New Tech, New Upgrades section.

All four products are available in PDF format only and can be purchased from the Catalyst Game Labs web store and DriveThruRPG for $9.99 each. With these new record sheet compilations, players can expand their BattleTech experience and explore the various eras and technologies that the game has to offer.

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BattleTech: Mercenaries promises to expand the gameplay of the BattleTech universe with over 50 high-quality miniatures, amazing gameplay, and new fiction. Players become MechWarriors, mastering a multi-ton, towering avatar of destruction that is the culmination of over 3000 years of battlefield technology development.

BattleTech: Mercenaries introduces over 50 reimagined designs, including Mechs, armored and support vehicles, a VTOL, additional battle armor, and a new aerospace fighter. All of these are crafted and manufactured to the same high-quality standards as the original BattleTech miniatures, ensuring that players will have a visually stunning and engaging experience.

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BattleTech: Mercenaries is a new box set that promises to expand the gameplay of the BattleTech , with over 50 high-quality miniatures, amazing gameplay, and new fiction. Backers who support the project at Recruit level and above will receive a link to the Night at the Lake short story by Michael Stackpole, as well as an Eridani Light Horse wallpaper.

For those who back the project within the first 48 hours, there is an Early Bird Reward: a Salvage Box that includes a Visigoth aerospace fighter for free. Additionally, all backers at the Veteran level and above will receive a free 4” Timber Wolf model.

The Kickstarter campaign also offers backers the opportunity to choose which ForcePacks and swag they want through the pledge manager at the end of the campaign. More ForcePacks and swag options will be unlocked through Stretch Goals.

The BattleTech universe is set in the thirty-first century, where players become MechWarriors, mastering a multi-ton, towering avatar of destruction that is the culmination of over 3000 years of battlefield technology development.

BattleTech: Mercenaries introduces over 50 reimagined designs, including Mechs, armored and support vehicles, a VTOL, additional battle armor, and a new aerospace fighter. All of these are crafted and manufactured to the same high-quality standards and ready to play right out of the box.

With the overwhelming support of over 13,000 backers and millions of dollars already, it will be exciting to see just how high the BattleTech: Mercenaries Kickstarter campaign can go. A free preview can be found on the Catalyst Labs Store.

The event will feature a live broadcast from the floor of Adepticon, hosted by the Lynnvander Studios team, and will be filled with interviews, roundtable discussions, and Legendary Battles. The schedule for the livestream can be found on the Sixsidesofgaming Twitch and YouTube channels.

Adepticon 2023 will also feature a wide range of BattleTech luminaries, reviewers, and industry professionals, including Randall Bills, Loren Coleman, Ray Arrastia, Brent Evans, Anthony Scroggins, Marco Mazzoni, John Helfers, and Michael Ciaravella. They will all be available for questions, autographs, and handshakes, as well as participating in the livestream.

In addition to the launch party and livestream, there will be Launch Parties happening worldwide, with venues in California, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, Canada, Germany, UK, and Ireland hosting games and other events.

Throughout Adepticon, the Catalyst Demo Team will be out in full force, offering a range of games, including BattleTech Bootcamp, Alpha Strike Academy, Leviathans Shakedown Cruise, BattleTech Grinder, Leviathans: Play with the Developer!, BattleTech: Gates of the Palace, Alpha Strike: Case White in Riga, BattleTech: Devil’s Tower, Alpha Strike: Superheavies on Terra, and several tournaments. Painting sessions will also be held throughout the event.

The Mercenaries Kickstarter campaign will be a highlight of Adepticon, offering BattleTech fans the chance to support the development of new products, including new miniatures, game expansions, and more. The Kickstarter campaign will run until April 17, 2023, so be sure to head over to the BattleTech website to check it out.

Adepticon 2023 promises to be an exciting event for BattleTech fans, with a wide range of activities and events to keep attendees entertained. Stay tuned for updates on the event as it progresses.

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