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Clan Wolf requested the Hammerhead 2 from Clan Sea Fox in order to get an even tougher variant of the Hammerhead. Clan Wolf planned to field this Hammerhead variant alongside their Kontios in order to work together in short range firefights. While we wait on the Hammerhead 2 to make its way on to the Master Unit List, we don't have information on exactly which factions have access to the design.

BLUF: Fantastic event! 10/10, will do again. (note, 2027 dates already announced, 17-19SEP27) Full event schedule for the weekend that just occurred: 2026 Event Schedule - New England MechCon. Amazing...

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Lorescape is coming to BattleTech via Kickstarter in October. Should you get some of these plastic tiles for your next game? Sarna has the answer.

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A key question from clients that we have addressed recently is: earnings and analyst estimates have rarely been stronger, even in regions less exposed to the AI boom than the US (Europe, Japan), so wh...

BattleTech's new Core Rulebook introduces the idea of Standard Missions. These are meant to be used for casual games where both players can build a force at the agreed upon Scale, roll on a couple of charts for mission parameters, and get playing. Scale Standard Missions use a Scale rating to determine the BV available to each player. Unlike in Hot Spots, each Scale here is 2,000 BV with no separate BSP allowance.

In which Mike gets to interview the very prolific Bryan Young again! Note this was recorded shortly after the release of Ghosts of Timkovichi, so references to ‘couple of weeks ago’ etc refer to mid/l...

Over the several weeks we’ve seen a burst of summer biathlon action. In this post we’ll try to cover the top stories to arise from the world of biathlon including the action from: City …

More news from Gen Con, delayed product announcements, MechWarrior 5 DLC, and amazing fan projects. It's Sarna's BattleTech news for August, 2026!

The Kontio is one of many BattleMechs designed by the WarBear, Ramiel Bekker. Inspired by an ambushing bear, the Kontio is unusual for a Clan design. It makes use of stealth armor to allow for remaining hidden and being a difficult target, and then combines triple-strength myomer and claws to deliver devastating physical attacks. The Rasalhague Dominion was initially unsure about using a 'Mech designed for ambush and physical combat, but Clan Wolf expressed enough interest in the design that Bergan Industries put it into production.

As part of BattleTech's rules updates, it has gotten a new Starter Box. This is the replacement for the Beginner Box and Essentials. Like those, it is designed to offer an inexpensive taste of BattleTech for new players. Disclosure: Catalyst Game Labs provided me with a free copy of the Starter Box. The Starter Box should be available from your local gaming stores now for $30.

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The Blink Festival held annually in Sandnes, Norway is usually the first time where the biathlon family perks up its ears and tunes in. Though primarily comprised of Norwegians, some of whom most b…

BattleTech's new Core Rulebook was available for early purchase at Gen Con, and it should be making its way to retail stores sometime in the next couple of months. It is replacing both Total Warfare and the BattleMech Manual in the product line and is the book that future releases will build on. Core Rulebook cover Disclosure: Catalyst Game Labs provided me with a free digital copy of the Core Rulebook.

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