Steeped in the feudal political intrigue of the BattleTech universe, the game features an open-ended Mercenaries-style campaign that blends RPG ‘Mech and MechWarrior management with.

Further information:At its most basic, the game of BattleTech is played on a map sheet composed of hexagonal terrain tiles. The combat units are roughly 12-metre-tall (39 ft) humanoid armored combat units called BattleMechs, powered by fusion reactors and armed with a variety of weapons. Typically, these are represented on the game board by two-inch-tall miniature figurines that the players can paint to their own specifications, although older publications such as the 1st edition included small scale plastic models originally created for the Macross TV series, and the 2nd edition boxed set included small cardboard pictures (front and back images) that were set in rubber bases to represent the units.

The game is played in turns, each of which represents 10 seconds of real time, with each turn composed of multiple phases.Setting. Main article:A detailed timeline stretching from the late 20th century to the mid-32nd describes humanity's technological, social and political development and spread through space both in broad historical terms and through accounts of the lives of individuals who experienced and shaped that history, with an emphasis on (initially) the year 3025 and creating an ongoing storyline from there. Generally, BattleTech assumes that its history is identical to real-world history up to until approximately 1984, when the reported histories begin to diverge; in particular, the game designers did not foresee the fall of the, which plays a major role past 1990 in the fictional BattleTech history. Individual lifestyles remain largely unchanged from those of modern times, due in part to stretches of protracted interplanetary warfare during which technological progress slowed or even reversed. Cultural, political and social conventions vary considerably between worlds, but is widespread, with many states ruled by hereditary and other nobility, below which are numerous.Above all, the central theme of BattleTech is conflict, consistent with the franchise's core. Interstellar and civil wars, planetary battles, and infighting, as well as institutionalized combat in the shape of arena contests and, form the grist of both novelized fiction and game backstories.History. Further information: Conception -based FASA Corporation's original 1984 game focused on enormous robotic, semi-humanoid battle machines battling in a science-fiction feudalistic dark age setting.

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Digital Deluxe EditionThe Digital Deluxe Edition of BATTLETECH provides intrepid MechCommanders with exclusive access to the game's official soundtrack, insight into the design of BATTLETECH, as well as a variety of additional goodies. CONTENTS Digital Soundtrack Immerse yourself in the brutal universe of BATTLETECH with the game's original soundtrack. Art Book A digital art book that gives you a detailed look at the design of BATTLETECH. Deluxe Avatar & Icon for the Paradox Interactive forums.

WallpapersBeautiful 4K artwork from the BATTLETECH universe to decorate your computer desktop. About This GameFrom original BATTLETECH/MechWarrior creator Jordan Weisman and the developers of the award-winning Shadowrun Returns series comes the next-generation of turn-based tactical 'Mech combat.The year is 3025 and the galaxy is trapped in a cycle of perpetual war, fought by noble houses with enormous, mechanized combat vehicles called BattleMechs. Take command of your own mercenary outfit of 'Mechs and the MechWarriors that pilot them, struggling to stay afloat as you find yourself drawn into a brutal interstellar civil war. Upgrade your starfaring base of operations, negotiate mercenary contracts with feudal lords, repair and maintain your stable of aging BattleMechs, and execute devastating combat tactics to defeat your enemies on the battlefield.COMMAND A SQUAD OF 'MECHS IN TURN-BASED COMBATDeploy over 30 BattleMechs in a wide variety of combinations. Use terrain, positioning, weapon selection and special abilities to outmaneuver and outplay your opponents. MANAGE YOUR MERCENARY COMPANYRecruit, customize, and develop unique MechWarriors. Improve and customize your dropship.

As a Mercenary, travel a wide stretch of space, taking missions and managing your reputation with a variety of noble houses and local factions. TAKE PART IN A DESPERATE CIVIL WARImmerse yourself in the story of a violently deposed ruler, waging a brutal war to take back her throne with the support of your ragtag mercenary company. CUSTOMIZE YOUR 'MECHSUse your MechLab to maintain and upgrade your units, replacing damaged weapon systems with battlefield salvage taken from fallen foes. PVP MULTIPLAYER & SKIRMISH MODECustomize a Lance of 'Mechs and MechWarriors to go head-to-head with your friends, compete against opponents online, or jump into single-player skirmish mode to test your strategies against the AI.