Battletech House Kurita Command Lance

 Hey Folks, we’re back with another product review. Today, my friends, we have the House Kurita Command Lance. Freshly released by Catalyst, the Kurita Command Lance has a supplementary release, the Hunter Lance coming soon. Let’s Break It Down.

Fox Tales (Finale)

 Fiction Review: Fox Tales (Finale

Hey Folks, quick hits today, we're looking at Fox Tales by Bryan Young. We're covering the last story Fox Hunt and out overall review of the Anthology. Note: These were originally entries in Shrapnel, and have been collected for the reader.  

Fiction Review: Fox Tales 2

 Fiction Review: Fox Tales (part 2)

Hey Folks, quick hits today, we're looking at Fox Tales by Bryan Young. We're covering the next two stories The Fox and the Bear and A Fox on Galatea this week. (Next week we'll cover the next two stories). Note: These were originally entries in Shrapnel, and have been collected for the reader.  

Painting update

 So, quick one today as I am painting up units for Events we're running in Texas this year and a peak behind the curtain about my painting process.  Keep in mind I have diabetic retinopathy, which means that my visual field is oclcuded most of the time on good days, and completely impaired on bad ones.  So, as my vision has declined, I've had to adjust my painting style and expectations.  Buckle up, and I hope you enjoy the peek behind the curtains. 

Fiction Review: Fox Tales (part 1)

Hey Folks, quick hits today, we're looking at Fox Tales by Bryan Young. We're covering the first two stories The Secret Fox and Fox Patrol this week. (Next week we'll cover the next two stories). Note: These were originally entries in Shrapnel, and have been collected for the reader.  

Product Review: BattleTech McCarron's Armored Cavalry Assault Lance

 Hey Folks, we’re back with another product review. Today, my friends, we have the McCarron;s Armored Cavalry Assault Lance, one of the Mercenary Force Packs Catalyst Game Labs has added to our marketplace. Originally a Barnes and Noble Exclusive, it’s exclusivity window has ended and you should be able to find it on the CGL web store or maybe your FLGS. Let’s Break It Down.

Product Review: 21st Centauri Lancers Command Lance

 Hey Folks, we’re back with another product review, and some hilariously good news. It's 2026, and we're still alive.  Our Battletech articles should start flowing again. Today, my friends, we have the 21st Centauri Lancers Command Lance, one of the Mercenary Force Packs Catalyst Game Labs has added to our marketplace.  Let’s Break It Down.

How i got Started with BattleTech (Story time)

 So, While we’re gearing up for the holidays, I’d like to share with all of you how i got started with this great game that we all love (and mostly tolerate the rest of the player base for).  For this grand, epic tale, we must hop into the wayback machine and visit long forgotten shores and accursed halls.  To begin this grand tale, we venture to the distant land of…1988, and Saturday morning cartoons. But Zardoz, i can hear you now, BattleTech didn’t have a cartoon on the airwaves in 1988.  You are correct, dear reader, but Robotech was on the air…

VoidBreaker (Spoiler Free Review)

Quick one today, but boy howdy a good one. So, We got an advanced copy of VoidBreaker from Catalyst Game Labs and this is our Spoiler Free Review.  One, don't grab spoilers.  This is an espionage story with a couple of different mysteries attached to it.  Save yourself the joy of those mysteries.  Note, this one's written by Bryan Young, and it's a very interesting read. Buckle Up, Buckaroos.

Pax Unplugged Fiction Panel Update

 Hey Folks, quick hits (the best kind right now).  We’re recapping the new fiction stuff for Battletech that was discussed at Pax Unplugged.  Some of this is already out (and we’re in the process of reviewing a couple), but we’ve got some delights to share with you.  So, buckle up, buttercups, let’s ride the fiction train all the way down.  

Battletech Updates from Pax Unplugged

Hey Folks, some quick updates and some pictures from Pax Unplugged about the stuff we're getting from Battletech in probably the first 2 quarters of 2025. Some interesting things popped up, and we have some pictures from the show. 

A Very BattleTech Christmas!

 So, Today’s a longer bit of fun, and I’m going to cover some Battletech shopping ideas for your holiday shopper.  Hopefully i find something for everyone, but some of these things are very specific.  BattleTech is easier than some product lines for getting multiple copies of some things, but i would always check with a partner or a close friend before taking the plunge, especially on something pricey.  So, let’s see what we can see to make this a very Big Stompy Robot Holliday Season for you and your friends.

Product Review: BattleTech Universe

Hey Folks, quick hit today. We know the holidays are rapidly approaching (and we love every holiday and excuse to hand out presents), so we're going to spend some time covering things we think are great for the Battletech Fan in your life. However, through the power of Uno Reverse, we're actually gonna start with a great introduction to the BattleTech setting itself with BattleTech Universe. 

Clan Crystal Spider

 Hey Folks We’re playing a little bit of hooky today. As part of Thanksgiving Week, we’re goofing a bit, (we’ll have a full boat of our normal content again next week). Today we finish up our new clans with the Crystal Spiders. 

Clan Void Kraken (Fan Stuff, Battletech)

 Hey Folks, today we’re taking a bit of a break from our typical Monday Rules article because we’re gearing up for Thanksgiving here in the US.  Today I'm going to lay out a FAN PROJECT.  This is not official CGL material, nor is it endorsed by the powers that be at BattleTech, but it is something that i find interesting.  It’s also a “My Dudes are cool” sort of project.  Unlike most of those projects, i’m not looking at building my own Merc unit or House Command.  Today, we’re taking a look at a Clan.  (That’s right, friends, today we’re going to work our way through the mental exercise of building a clan). 

Let’s see what weird ass direction my brain goes on this one, shall we?   

Rules Preview: Mercenaries Box Set

 Hey Folks, happy Monday and I hope KS is treating you all with the love and joy you deserve. Today, we’re taking a deeper look at the Mercenaries box set.  This time we’re going to focus on the rulebook included and a sneak peek at the rules inside.  Let’s see how much trouble we can get into, yeah?  

BattleTech Mercenaries Rulebook

Fiction Review: No One Left Behind

 Hey, Folks, just a little review to tide you over on Friday. Today we’re bouncing around and landed on No One Left Behind by Michael J. Ciaravella. This is the included novella im the Mercenaries boxed set, in case you were wondering why you hadn't heard of it.

Product Review: Mercenaries Box Set

 Hey Folks, we’re back with another product review. The BattleTech Mercenaries Boxed Set is fulfilling its Kickstarter commitments, and once that’s done, they’ll be in your stores sooner than you think.  Let's dig into this box and see what you can look forward to.  Focused on the Mercenary trade and its practitioners, Mercenaries adds the framework of campaign rules to BattleTech. It also features the revised Battlefield Support Rules, which both confuse and annoy me because I am old and grouchy. (I haven’t played with them yet, but they’ll get a full, honest evaluation in an article later on down the line).  

Mercenaries Kickstarter Exclusive Cover

How To Build A Crucis Lancers Company

 Hey Folks, we’re back to work on Force Construction again. This is part five of the series, but we’re starting a new project for the fans this week.  Last week we finished up Doretto’s Company of the 1st Argyle Lancers, so today we’re going to start a company of the Crucis Lancers.  Now, this will have less explanation of why i make the choices made and the process, so if you get confused at the process, feel free to check back with our earlier articles (Collated here for easy reference).  Let’s see what the Crucis Lancers have for us today?

Battle of Tukayyid (Sourcebook Review

 Hey Game Fans, We’re back with a bit of a classic that we somehow missed during the Clan Invasion Kickstarter.  Today we’re going to review the updated Battle of Tukayyid Sourcebook.  Covering the monumental, era defining clash between Comstar’s Com Guards and the Invader Clans, Battle of Tukayyid covers the armies involved, updated mechs fielded by both sides, and a campaign that allows you and your friends to refight this epic conflict.  Let’s dig in and see what we can find.  

We’re also going to touch briefly on the Battle of Tukayyid Map Pack, and the Battle of Tukayyid Supplemental.