Mercenary Star Podcast

Brent (OMaM) & Zemer (Valhalla Club) join me for our Hard CORE Rulebook Review! We dive deep into the rule changes from Total Warfare, letting you know what we like, what we don't, and what we think in general about where this new rules update will take BattleTech into the future! Special thanks Seneca for sending me the Core Rulebook early from GenCon, and thanks to CGL for sending me the Core Rulebook PDF for review! **Apologies for the audio, still hunting down a very slight echo**Email me: [email protected]:0:00 - Intro04:25 - CORE Games Played

13:20 - Comments on Rule changes19:55 - Playing The Game

32:36 - Movement

50:51 - Combat

1:09:55 - Damage

1:34:52 - Heat

1:42:45 - Other Actions

1:50:32 - Battlefield & Urban Combat

2:05:44 - Missions

2:07:08 - Weapons & Equipment

2:46:41 - Battlefield Support Rules

2:56:15 - Aerospace BSPs

3:00:43 - Superheavies, Tripods, Quads & Appendices

3:05:54 - Layout & Overall Impressions

3:10:20 - Mission Scale Discussion

3:20:18 - Final Thoughts & Shoutouts

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Check out this pre-release first look at the BattleTech Core Rulebook! Zemer from the Valhalla Club Pod and I give our first impressions and an overview of each section in the new book. We also look at the updated BattleTech website & brief news about GenCon. Special thanks to CGL for sending me the Core Rulebook PDF for review! **Apologies for the audio, didn't realize until after recording there was a very slight echo**Email me: [email protected] Website is up:https://battletech.com/Chapters:0:00 - 03:20 Intro03:20 - 14:40 NEW BattleTech Website14:40 - 20:50 Lorescape Terrain20:50 - 42:20 Core Rulebook 1st Impression & Sections Introduction42:20 - 48:42 Playing the Game48:42 - 53:06 Movement53:06 - 56:54 Combat56:54 - 58:00 Damage58:00 - 59:12 Heat59:12 - 1:00:20 Other Actions-PSR1:00:20 - 1:03:00 The Battlefield1:03:00 - 1:03:50 Urban Combat-Buildings1:03:50 - 1:12:10 Battlefield Support1:12:10 - 1:15:22 Aerospace BSPs1:15:22 - 1:19:05 Weapons & Equipment1:19:05 - 1:20:58 Missions1:20:58 - 1:25:28 Appendices1:25:28 - 1:33:03 ilClan Era vs New Players1:33:03 - 1:39:30 Final Thoughts & What's Next1:39:30 - 1:41:38 OutroCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclubFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:Intro: Steel Hearts in Orbit (Remix of TI-84 by StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller - used with permission)Outro: Neon Badge ​

I’m finally settling in from my family’s recent relocation, and the redeployment & refit of the Mercenary Star recording studio is finally far enough along that I can renew regular content production. Today I’ve got a shorter preview episode of upcoming topics and even new formats!! Email me: [email protected] Products & Rule Change PDF:https://battletech.com/coreproducts/Refit & Redeployment Post:https://www.catalystgamelabs.com/news/catalyst-game-labs-battletech-refit-redeploymentTTRPG Podcasthttps://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/the-rpg-rundown/Chapters:0:00 - 01:57 Intro01:57 - 04:04 Regular MSP Episodes04:04 - 04:40 MechWarrior MemoryCore04:40 - 06:01 Fiction Reviews06:01 - 07:35 Streaming07:35 - 09:19 OutroCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclubFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:Intro: Steel Hearts in Orbit (Remix of TI-84 by StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller - used with permission)Outro: Neon Badge ​

CGL announced 3 new Core Products launching in August 2026: The Starter Box, The Core Box, & the Core Rulebook. Join myself, Brent from @ofmechsandmen & Zemer from @thevalhallaclub in episode 29 as we discuss these & all the other announcements & news from AdeptiCon 2026!

Core Products & Rule Change PDF:https://battletech.com/coreproducts/Refit & Redeployment Post:https://www.catalystgamelabs.com/news/catalyst-game-labs-battletech-refit-redeploymentChapters:0:00 - 05:20 Intro05:20 - 10:19 Aerospace Game/Rules & Force Packs10:19 - 13:10 C-Scale Mechs13:10 - 14:45 Reagent as Poster Mech14:45 - 26:41 New CORE Products Launch26:41 - 41:00 Starter Box41:00 - 54:58 Core Box54:58 - 1:00:59 What about AGoAC, Beginner, & Essential boxes?1:00:59 - 1:08:33 Camachos Cabelleros B&N Force Pack1:08:33 - 1:28:08 Core Rulebook & Rules Changes1:28:08 - 1:43:58 Aces: Snowblind1:43:58 - 1:44:35 AdeptiCon Announcements1:44:35 - 1:46:30 MUL 2.0 + BSPs + POD1:46:30 - 1:49:22 Fiction1:49:22 - 2:02:52 Quick Hits & Final Thoughts2:02:52 - 2:07:40 Shoutouts & OutroCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclubFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic used with permission:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller

In the 28th episode of the Mercenary Star Podcast, I am joined by my fellow members of an elite group of BattleTech contributors, The Silver Fox Fauxhawks! Shady origins aside, this group of silver haired & fauxhawk rocking gentlemen help me talk about BattleTech in 2025, our thoughts on products, fiction, events, achievements, collaborations, and what we are excited for in 2026!(**Apologies for my throat clearing up front; I've been sick and I thought I was muting myself, but was pressing the wrong button! I fix it half way through**)Find all of the Silver Fox Fauxhawks in the WolfNet & Valhalla Club discords! Chapters:0:00 - 08:18 Intro & Silver Fox Origin08:18 - 25:45 2025 Released Products25:45 - 36:59 Mercs & Hinterlands & RPG36:59 - 42:27 Mercs Force Building & BSPs42:27 - 43:45 Kids Interruption43:45 - 49:47 Licensed Art & Product dreams49:47 - 56:51 2026 Product Forecast56:51 - 1:07:14 Events & Cons1:07:14 - 1:28:07 Achievements, Projects, & Collabs1:28:07 - 1:34:54 Best & Worst of 20251:34:54 - 1:42:15 Final Thoughts1:42:15 - 1:50:14 Shout Outs1:50:14 - 1:50:59 OutroCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclubJoin the WolfNet Discord!https://discord.gg/Q3KCqzYFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic used with permission:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

In the 27th episode, we look at the ill-fated Glory Warriors with Dan Zehner, founder of Bear Cavalry Paint! I had an absolute pleasure getting to chat with Dan about our shared love of Ghost Bears, happy little landscapes painted on minis, and the work of creating miniature paints with exceptional coverage, self-leveling properties, and a wide range of colors all while making them sustainable. Check out their new website here:https://www.bearcavalrypaints.comGet ready for their Black Friday deals and SHADES are releasing for Black Friday as well!Follow Bear Cavalry in instagram:https://www.instagram.com/bearcavalrypaints/Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/thevalhallaclubFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic used with permission:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

On episode 26, we look at the fledgling Fox Patrol mercenary group, and discuss the newly released Outfoxed novel. I'm joined by the author and creator of the Fox Patrol, Bryan Young, as we dive into this small unit trying to make their way in the ilClan era. 0:00 - 12:46 Intro12:46 - 40:01 Lore & Presentation40:01 - 1:11:18 Outfoxed Preview & Discussion1:11:18 - 1:15:53 Forcepack Chat1:15:18 - 1:22:02 Tabletop Play1:22:02 - 1:26:43 Sponsor & Shout-outs/OutroFind more of Bryan Young at his site:https://swankmotron.comCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

Episode 25: Kyle(Kaz) and I discuss the mercenary unit, The Illician Lancers! This unit formed from an ancient knightly brotherhood are primed to be a part of the Sea Fox plans in the ilClan era. Join us for their lore, ideal Forcepack make-up, and how-to for playing the Lancers in a campaign or as OpFor!Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

Episode 24: Zemer and I missed out on GenCon, so we come together once again to talk about our favorite, and not so favorite, announcements from GenCon 2025! 0:00 - 3:41 Intro3:41 - 15:20 GenCon Pics & Events15:20 - 38:26 BattleTech Gothic38:26 - 43:16 TRO 3025 Centennial43:16 - 47:14 Dice47:14 - 57:31 Upcoming Forcepacks & Minis57:31 - 1:18:08 BattleTech Aces (4 Boxes)1:18:08 - 1:30:53 Fiction1:30:53 - 1:39:48 OutroCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

Episode 23: Zemer and I discuss the little known mercenary unit, The Thumpers! This 3025 all Assault 'Mech unit is surprisingly set to be a major player in the ilClan era, if they only get the chance. Join us for their lore, ideal Forcepack make-up, and how-to for playing the Thumpers in a campaign or as OpFor!

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Episode 22: Mario " Brute" Garzolini returns!! The Armor Up podcast co-host joins me to talk about the Black Thorns!! This legendary and controversial(?) mercenary unit have a unique history, yet were lost due to developer error! Join us for a fun ride!Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSGCheck out the other awesome BattleTech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at [email protected]

Episode 21: Chandler from On the Origins of BattleMechs joins me to talk about the Chaos Irregulars!! This newer mercenary unit was a product of BattleCorps and survived the dark times both in game and out!

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APRIL 1st NEWS ALERT!!The Mercenary Star Podcast proudly welcomes Andrew Krull as its newest co-host!In an unexpected but exhilarating turn of events, Andrew Krull became a free agent when the WolfNet Radio Podcast disbanded on April 1st. Wasting no time, the Mercenary Star team swooped in to secure Krull’s unparalleled expertise in mercenary lore.Krull, widely recognized for his passion and meticulous knowledge of the Dragoon rating system, is thrilled to join the show. When asked about the move, he couldn't hide his excitement. “This is the moment I’ve been waiting for,” he said, grinning from ear to ear in an exclusive photo. “To be able to freely dive into the nitty-gritty of ranking every mercenary unit out there—well, it's a dream come true.”The podcast teased Krull’s upcoming debut episode, promising heated debates, unrivaled analysis, and plenty of witty banter with the existing team. Fans everywhere are eager to see what this new chapter brings for the Mercenary Star Podcast.Stay tuned—it’s about to get mercenary-level intense!

Episode 20: Derek from On the Origins of BattleMechs joins me to talk about the 21st Centauri Lancers!! This illustrious mercenary unit has been around since the beginning, and is primed for big things in the ilClan era!

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Episode 19: Billy Caldwell from the Oklahoma BattleTech group joins me to talk about Hot Spots: Hinterlands and how it expands the Mercenary Box set and refreshes the Chaos Campaign for the ilClan era! Plus, we talk about BattleTech in 2024, from the 40th anniversary to GenCon to the growth of BattleTech in Oklahoma; and finally setting some Goals for 2025! It's a full episode! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Check out the Oklahoma BattleTech Facebook group & Discord here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/okbtech Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome BattleTech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at [email protected]

Episode 18: Mike from the Tales From the Periphery podcast joins me to talk about the deep lore of the 12th Vegan Rangers! Always the supporting unit and never the star, the Rangers have a TON of lore spread across the 40 years of BattleTech! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Find Mike and the Tales from the Periphery podcast here: https://www.talesfromtheperiphery.org.uk/ Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at [email protected]

Episode 17: Brent from the Of Mechs and Men Podcast joins me to cover the 1st Somerset Strikers! Come celebrate this beloved unit, the cartoon that spawned it, and the new Force Pack from the Mercenaries Kickstarter!Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Find Brent on X/Twitter: https://x.com/BrentOMAMFollow the Of Mechs & Men Podcast on X/Twitter:https://x.com/ofmechsandmenFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSGCheck out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at [email protected]

Episode 16: I'm covering my GenCon 2024 experience! My first ever GenCon was a whirlwind and I got to meet so many new people and celebrate the 40th anniversary of BattleTech!

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In episode 15, we cover the Steel Wolves/Wolf Hunters!! It’s a tale of two sides to the same coin birthed from both the IRL & In-Universe Dark Age, the MechWarrior: Dark Age Clix game, and misguided Wizkids execs. Mike "The Viking" from The Valhalla Club Podcast joins me as co-host! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow The Valhalla Club Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/TheValhallaClubFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSGCheck out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at [email protected]

In this Bonus episode, we have a special Book Reveal from Jason Hansa!!! He's excited to announce another Screaming Eagles novel set in the thrilling and beloved setting of Far Country, as his sequel, Farther Country reveals for the first time what happened to the Eagles 2nd regiment that misjumped; as well as what happened to Sho-sa Yubari Takuda's DEST team and their Tetatae allies!Special thanks to Jason Hansa for allowing me to be a part of such an awesome book reveal! One of BattleTech's most beloved books is getting the sequel it deserves!!Fun Facts: • Prologue: The DCMS & Birds land on the moon Far Country• They discover descendants of ancient Star League brigade and the semi-sentient alien race Zyrrak, have created warring factions• Their first contacts with the Zyrrak belong to a sect that wants the wars to end, and they lead the DCMS & Tetatae into hiding• 3060 The Screaming Eagles Misjump into the system and ar forced to land on Far Country• The DCMS, with the only working dropship, guide the Eagles in and together they work to end the Far Country warsForcePack: None – Ideal Farther Country Force PackMechs Included• REPOSE – StarSlayer• VARIANT – Battlemaster with Double Cocpit• JUMPING – Javelin• NEW – Snake• VEHICLE/BA/AERO – Tetatea & Zyrrak InfantryThough there is no forcepack, Get your Battletech resources at your local Game shop or online at our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & GamesFortress Miniatures and Games | Heart of your Battletech gaming needsHAPPY APRIL FOOLS from Jason Hansa, Myself, and all the podcasters & YouTubers involved in making something fun! You can catch many of us on the Valhalla Club Discord! Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiteFoxSGCheck out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at [email protected]

We all love our minis, but what about if you're new and want to try BattleTech before you buy into the hobby? Thanks to Catalyst Game Labs, you can learn to play for FREE!

Episode 14 is a discussion with another new to the universe friend, CJ, from the Next Gen Nerd podcast. We look at how you can play BattleTech for free with some official resources. In preparation, CJ even listened to his first BattleTech novel, Decision at Thunder Rift, so we finish the episode with a short first impressions discussion!

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In Episode 13, I am thrilled to have BattleTech author Jason Hansa as a guest! We discuss the Screaming Eagles, the mercenary unit in his upcoming novella 'A Skulk of Foxes'. I'd like to thank Jason and Catalyst Game Labs for giving me the EXCLUSIVE reveal of the cover art for the pending book on this episode! I am humbled and honored! Follow Jason on X(Twitter):https://twitter.com/HauptmannHansaCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiteFoxSGCheck out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at [email protected]

What is BattleTech? And why is NOW a great time to get into it?In Episode 12 of the Mercenary Star Podcast, I'm joined by my good friend Sulyce, to learn about the BattleTech universe and it 40 years of history, lore, & products. I hope you enjoy the discussion with someone curious about our beloved franchise! Leave a comment and let me know how and when you got into BattleTech. Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on twitter: https://twitter.com/WhiteFoxSGFollow Sulyce and the Beyond the Verst podcast on X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/BTV_CastCheck out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at [email protected]

A Battletech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units of the Inner Sphere that are highlighted in the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter and exploring the news and products surrounding it. In episode 11 we are looking at the Waco Rangers!!!Special thanks to Woody, aka Good Shot Janson, a fellow MWO Game Night player over on the Valhalla Club Discord! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on twitter: @WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at [email protected] Rangers Fiction List:• Making a Name, Battlecorp Anthology: Weapons Free, Jason Schmetzer – 2012• Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Blind Arrogance; Shrapnel #1, Craig A Reed Jr – June 2020• An Ice Cold Dish: Shrapnel #5, June 2021• Signing Day. Shrapnel #11, Chris G. Lane – December 2022

A Battletech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units of the Inner Sphere that are highlighted in the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter and exploring the news and products surrounding it. In episode 10 we are looking at the McCarron's Armored Cavalry!!!Special thanks to Derek, co-host of the On the Origin of BattleMechs podcast! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on twitter: @WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome Battletech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at [email protected]'s Fiction List:• The Sword and Dagger, Ardath Mayher, 1987• Warrior: Coupe, Michael A. Stackpole, 1989• Thread of Ambition, Loren L. Coleman, 1999• Grey Watch Protocol, Michael J. Ciaravella, 2020• Blood Will Tell, Jason Schmetzer, 2021• Shrapnel #4, All Good Things, James Lee, 2021

A Battletech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units of the Inner Sphere that are highlighted in the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter and exploring the news and products surrounding it. In episode 09 we are looking at the Camacho's Cabelleros!!!

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Camacho's Cabelleros Fiction:

• Close Quarters, Victor Milan, 1994

• Hearts of Chaos, Victor Milan, June 1996

• Black Dragon, Victor Milan, November 1996

• Callie’s Call, Victor Milan, BattleCorp, 2005

• Ozymandias, Victor Milan, Battletech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction, 2009

A Battletech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units of the Inner Sphere that are highlighted in the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter and exploring the news and products surrounding it. In episode 08 we are looking at the Snord's Irregulars!!!

Special thanks to Aaron, co-host on the Of Mechs and Men Podcast! A Battletech Book club currently covering the Warrior Trilogy novels!

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Snord's Irregular Fiction List:

• Dispatch, Shrapnel Anthology, Elizabeth T Danforth & Michael A. Stackpole, 1988

• Call of Duty, Blaine Lee Pardoe, 2001

• Permanent Losses, BattleCorps, Aaron Cahill, 2016

A Battletech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units of the Inner Sphere that are highlighted in the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter and exploring the news and products surrounding it. In episode 07 we are looking at the Wolf's Dragoons!!!Special thanks to Andrew & Aaron Krull, co-hosts on the WolfNet Radio Podcast and creators of the Alpha Strike 350 Tournament rules! Be sure to check out their show wherever you listen! You can find their 350 Tournament rules at WolfsDragoons.com!

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Wolf's Dragon's Fiction List:

•The Spider and the Wolf(Comic & Scenario), Gideon Scott Oehler, 1986

•Wolves on the Border, Robert N. Charrette, 1989

•Blood Legacy, Michael A. Stackpole, December 1990

•Wolf Pack, Robert N. Charrette, April 1992

•Tales of the (Blake Era): the Last Day of Zeta, BattleCorp, Jason Schmetzer, 2006

•Feral, BattleCorp, Jason Schmetzer, 2008• Hector, BattleCorp, Jason Schmetzer, 2008

•Making a Name, BattleCorp Anthology 3, Jason Schmetzer, 2012

•Redemption Rift, Jason Schmetzer, 2013(BattleCorp in 4 parts)

•Divided We Fall, Blaine Lee Pardoe, May 2020

•Hour of the Wolf, Blaine Lee Pardoe, January 2021

•Redemption Rites, Jason Schmetzer, May 2022

A Battletech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units of the Inner Sphere that are highlighted in the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter and exploring the news and products surrounding it. In episode 06 we are looking at the Avanti's Angels!!!Special thanks to Mr. Brute, co-host on the "Armor Up Podcast", found under the "On the Origin of Battlemechs" Podcast feed. Be sure to check out their show wherever you listen!Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Twitter: @MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on twitter: @WhiteFoxSG Email us at [email protected]Avanti's Angels Fiction list:Double Blind, Loren L. Coleman, 1997 Guardians, Total Warfare, Loren L. Coleman, 2006 (Lost in later Prints)

A Battletech podcast highlighting the storied mercenary units of the Inner Sphere that are highlighted in the 2023 Mercenaries Kickstarter and exploring the news and products surrounding it.

In episode 05 we are looking at the Hansen's Roughriders!!!

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Hansen's Fiction List:

• The Race is not Swift, Shrapnel Anthology, Bear Peters, 1988

• Patriot’s Stand – DA Book - Mike Moscoe, 2004

• Hector(Short Story) BattleCorp, Jason Schmetzer, 2008

• Starfire(Short Story) Battletech: 25 Years of Art & Fiction, William H. Keith, Jr., 2009

• Unit Digest: Old Guard; Shrapnel #12 – Ben Klinefelter, 2023

• Joy and Ashes, Mercenary Tales #4, UPCOMING