Battletech - Technical Readout: 3025 Commemorative Edition (Softcover)
Technical Readout: 3025 Centennial Edition, calling itselfĀ Technical Readout: 3025 Centennial Commemorative EditionĀ in the imprint and simplyĀ Technical Readout: 3025Ā on the cover, back cover, in the credits and in the foreword, with the explanation that it is "the definitive fifth edition of the originalĀ Technical Readout: 3025", is an updated commemorative version of the seminalĀ Technical Readout: 3025Ā originally produced by byĀ FASAĀ in 1986. With frequent fan requests for an updated version of TRO:3025 featuring theĀ updated Classic artĀ introduced byĀ Catalyst Game LabsĀ since 2015, and noting that 2025 is the one-thousand year pre-anniversary ofĀ 3025, Catalyst would commit to commissioning the remaining art required to replicate the original as closely as possible.
In-universe, it is framed as a centennial edition by theĀ ComStar Historical ArchivesĀ in cooperation with theĀ Republic of the SphereĀ fromĀ 3125Ā commemorating the release of the theĀ ComStarĀ original inĀ 3025. The title also includes an extensive appendix of editor's notes (from an in-universe viewpoint) clarifying issues and differences between the various editions of the original book and later sources, correcting errors, and providing additional variants of the featured units. Other appendices include an essay by artistĀ Duane LooseĀ (who did most of the art featured in the 1986 original) and comments from others who were involved in the commemorative edition's production.
āThe most complete equipment reference book published to date.ā ā New Avalon Herald, July 15, 3025
This Technical Readout lists the capabilities and history of the most common pieces of military hardware used by the major houses of the Successor States in the year 3025. Focusing on BattleMechs and Aerospace Fighters, this volume also discusses important combat and support vehicles as well as the rare Land-Air-Mechs. In all, 55 āMechs, 15 fighters, 3 LAMs, 4 DropShips, and 12 Vehicles are described and illustrated, making this volume a must for all, from historians to MechWarriors.
This seminal Technical Readout has not seen print in nearly three decades, and is reproduced here with updated artwork in addition to new in-universe commentary and updates, and retrospective by the original artist, Duane Loose.
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Technical Readout: 3025 Centennial Edition, calling itselfĀ Technical Readout: 3025 Centennial Commemorative EditionĀ in the imprint and simplyĀ Technical Readout: 3025Ā on the cover, back cover, in the credits and in the foreword, with the explanation that it is "the definitive fifth edition of the originalĀ Technical Readout: 3025", is an updated commemorative version of the seminalĀ Technical Readout: 3025Ā originally produced by byĀ FASAĀ in 1986. With frequent fan requests for an updated version of TRO:3025 featuring theĀ updated Classic artĀ introduced byĀ Catalyst Game LabsĀ since 2015, and noting that 2025 is the one-thousand year pre-anniversary ofĀ 3025, Catalyst would commit to commissioning the remaining art required to replicate the original as closely as possible.
In-universe, it is framed as a centennial edition by theĀ ComStar Historical ArchivesĀ in cooperation with theĀ Republic of the SphereĀ fromĀ 3125Ā commemorating the release of the theĀ ComStarĀ original inĀ 3025. The title also includes an extensive appendix of editor's notes (from an in-universe viewpoint) clarifying issues and differences between the various editions of the original book and later sources, correcting errors, and providing additional variants of the featured units. Other appendices include an essay by artistĀ Duane LooseĀ (who did most of the art featured in the 1986 original) and comments from others who were involved in the commemorative edition's production.
āThe most complete equipment reference book published to date.ā ā New Avalon Herald, July 15, 3025
This Technical Readout lists the capabilities and history of the most common pieces of military hardware used by the major houses of the Successor States in the year 3025. Focusing on BattleMechs and Aerospace Fighters, this volume also discusses important combat and support vehicles as well as the rare Land-Air-Mechs. In all, 55 āMechs, 15 fighters, 3 LAMs, 4 DropShips, and 12 Vehicles are described and illustrated, making this volume a must for all, from historians to MechWarriors.
This seminal Technical Readout has not seen print in nearly three decades, and is reproduced here with updated artwork in addition to new in-universe commentary and updates, and retrospective by the original artist, Duane Loose.
