![]() This is the rare and coveted 3rd edition Battletech, the attraction being the 14 plastic mechs inside. I've seen a later print with an order sheet dated May, 1989.īattletech: A Game of Armored Combat (3rd Edition) References to Battledroids are removed, as are the FASA advertising graphics. The later version replaces the cover art on the back with a scene of mechs on the march on an alien planet. The early printing also has advertising for other FASA releases on the outside wall of the bottom lid. These maps disappear quickly from later printings, and replaced with the more common cardstock play mats familiar to Battletech players. The maps inside are the flimsy paper style seen in Battledroids (but are properly labeled "Battletech"). The bottom lid art depicts mechs fighting in a swamp. The early printing even states "BATTLETECH is the second edition of BATTLEDROIDS" on the back. The second edition of Battletech went through some changes from the time of its quick facelift as a re-labeled Battledroids in 1985 to its replacement with 3rd edition in 1992. * 1 40-page rulebook, including 10 pages of history, background, and technical information * 48 cardboard stand-up mechs, with full-color front & back views. Control of these elements will lead to final victory and the domination of known space." The Succession Wars are fought over water, ancient machines, and spare-parts factories. The advancement of technology has not only ceased, but the machines and equipment of the past cannot be produced by present-day worlds. The destruction of war has ravaged the once-flourishing worlds and left them in ruins. Where the United Star League once reigned, five successor states now battle for control. Not mentioned in the contents list are 2 hex play mats. Now, you can control the BATTLEDROIDS, infantry, and tanks in this exciting game of warfare in the 30th century Successor States."īattletech: A Game of Armored Combat (2nd Edition) īattletech is the second edition of Battledroids. These huge man-shaped vehicles are faster, more mobile, better armored, and more destructive than a battalion of 20th Century tanks. The battlefields of the Succession wars are dominated by the most awesome war-machines in man's history, the BATTLEDROIDS. Now, the Succession Wars are fought over water, ancient machines, and spare-parts factories, for control of these elements will lead to the final victory and domination of all known worlds. Wars' destruction has ravaged the once-flourishing worlds and left them in ruins. Where once reigned the United Star League, five successor states now battle for control. * 2 3-inch tall plastic Battledroid models Other than the title, the other primary difference in this set are the 2 plastic Battlemech models, which seem to be variable. FASA quickly renamed the set "Battletech." Lucasfilm claims rights to the term "droid" from the Star Wars movies. See Also: Battletech Poster… by Boris Vallejo? Oh Yes.īROWSE MY BATTLETECH ITEMS CURRENTLY IN STOCKīROWSE MY MECHWARRIOR ITEMS CURRENTLY IN STOCKīattledroids: A Game of Armored Combat The Inner Sphere designs can be found in BattleTech Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged, Inner Sphere.Battletech Accessories ~ Battletech Miniatures ~ Technical Readouts ~ Mechwarrior ~ Battletech Fiction ~ NOVA Gamebooks ~ Battletech Posters ~ BattleTechnology And over it all, Clan OmniMechs continue to prove they are still the cutting edge of technology.īattleTech Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrades Unabridged, Clan & Star League offers players the record sheets for all the Clan OmniMechs and Star League Vehicles, BattleMechs and Aerospace Fighters detailed in BattleTech Technical Readout: 3050 Upgrade, over 350 in total, many variants making their debut here. Notable pilots rise to become heroes as new, time tested variants-sporting weapons right out of R&D labs-make their presence known. The year is now 3071, and the Jihad rages. With their OmniMechs and superior technology, they proved almost unstoppable until their defeat at Tukayyid and subsequent 15 year truce. They returned in 3050 as the Clans: a society dedicated to the highest warrior ideals and bent on conquering the Inner Sphere. Over two hundred and fifty years ago, General Aleksandr Kerensky departed human-occupied space, taking three-quarters of the Star League Defense Force with him. Record Sheets: 3050 Upgrade Unabridged, Clan and Star League
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