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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 wars

ForcePack: None – Ideal Farther Country Force Pack
Mechs Included

• REPOSE – StarSlayer
• VARIANT – Battlemaster with Double Cocpit
• JUMPING – Javelin
• NEW – Snake
• VEHICLE/BA/AERO – Tetatea & Zyrrak Infantry

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HAPPY 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!

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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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Shoutout to Doc_ShootNLoot for finding the direct link for the 2022 Salvage Box Quick Start!
Get it here:
https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/1645/44/Salvage-Box-Quick-Start-Rules.pdf

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Waco 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!

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McCarron'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