MechWarrior Anastasia Kerensky, of the infamous Clan Bloodline, has set her sights on conquering Northwind-and what Anastasia wants, Anastasia usually gets. Offering military assistance, the Republic sends Paladin Ezekiel Crow and his fully armed BattleMech to help defend Northwind. Power-hungry factions-such as the Steel Wolves-are invading vulnerable worlds to establish their own rule.Īs a gateway to Terra, the planet of Northwind has strategic value-making it a fiercely-contested target for the emerging factions springing up across the Republic-and Duchess Tara Campbell will not allow her home to fall into enemy hands. Since the failure of the interplanetary communications system, the decades-long peace brokered by the Republic of the Sphere has begun to splinter.
Hier geht es zum Vergleich der verschiedenen Cover. But Mirach has no BattleMechs, and their pacifistic father is slashing military spending.īut when power-hungry forces within the government begin plotting to overthrow it by any means necessary-including assassination-Austin must rebel against everything he’s known to fight for the safety and freedom of Mirach…even if that means facing off against his own father… Facing growing civil unrest, they urge a military show of force before events spiral out of control. His sons, Dale and Austin, are also stalwarts of The Republic and aspiring MechWarriors. Once a formidable MechWarrior, governor Sergio Ortega now believes that diplomacy will win the day. On Mirach, a widening schism in the military between those who would remain loyal to The Republic and those who would break away threatens the peace and prosperity that have lasted for generations. The destruction of the interplanetary communications net has isolated planets across the Republic of the Sphere. Hier geht es zum Vergleich der verschiedenen Cover des Buchs. But when the Swordsworn desert Archenar in its time of need, Raul discovers there’s little honor in the subtle schemes of treachery and the brutal realities of war… When the planet falls under siege by yet another splinter group, the Steel Wolves, who are intent on capturing the HPG station, Raul is called up to active duty. The planet’s Republic-loyal forces are supported by a loose alliance with the Swordsworn, a faction pledged to House Davion-whose leaders have an agenda all their own.
Achernar is one of the few worlds that still possesses a working Hyperpulse Generator Station, a device that enables communications across the galaxy-and a highly sought-after prize for the splintering factions of the Republic…Īfter failing to qualify as an active MechWarrior, Raul Ortega finds solace in the Republic’s military reserves on Archenar, and dreams of the day he might know the adventure and glory of real combat. The BattleTech Beginner Box is the first step on that fantastic journey and includes everything you need to get started two high-quality miniatures, quick-start rules, a mapsheet, cards to represent your MechWarrior's unique skills, dice and more.Months have passed since the interplanetary communications net was destroyed, isolating planets across the Republic of the Sphere and beyond. Sieze your 'Mech's controls, draw its weapons into line, and unleash a hellish response!īattleTech is the world's greatest armored combat game, filled with a myriad of epic stories and gaming experiences to satiate any player miniatures to RPG play, hobby painting to fiction, and beyond. Then the abrupt tone-lock of incoming fire wails in your cockpit as missiles, autocannon shells and lasers fall like Thor's hammer against your armor. The shifting glow of your BattleMech's controls spread before you. The pounding rhythm of a metal titan on the prowl. The commline abuzz with pre-battle orders.
The boxed set is paired with the full price BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat boxed set. The BattleTech: Beginner Box is a physical game box containing necessary pieces, papers and material to serve as a low cost introduction to the table top version of BattleTech.