Battletech

BattleTech Mech Overview: Guillotine

The Guillotine is a rugged mech with decent mobility and the ability to put on one hell of a laser light show. Lynn's taking a look at all the variants.

BattleTech Mech Overview: Zeus

Liberty reviews the staple assault of the Lyran Commonwealth - the Zeus.

Battletech Hot Take: Playtest Packet 3

The third Battletech playtest packet is here, this one focusing on equipment. These are our first thoughts.

BattleTech Fiction Focus: Outfoxed by Bryan Young

Come along on our first dive into BattleTech fiction with a review of Bryan Young’s recently released novel Outfoxed, the first full-length outing for his signature mercenary unit, the Fox Patrol!

Battletech Playtest Packet #1: Final Thoughts

After a month and a half of testing Battletech Playtest Package #1, the crew returns with new thoughts.

BattleTech Tournament Report: Toys for Tots 2025

Today Lynn reports back from the BattleTech event at Toys for Tots 2025 in Duluth, where everyone ganged up on Santa to shoot him out of the sky.

Battletech Mech Overview Updates: Tian-Zong, Shadow Hawk, Blackjack, and Force Manual Davion

Now that the Tian-Zong record sheets are sorted out, Jack has gone through with updates from multiple issues of Shrapnel and Force Manual Davion.

BattleTech Mech Overview: Thanatos (Updated October 15, 2025)

First created for MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, the Thanatos is a mobile heavy brawler. We're taking a look at its 4 variants this week.

BattleTech Mech Overview: Commando (Updated October 15, 2025)

This weeks Battletech 'Mech Overview looks at the Commando, a 25 ton goober with a cool appearance, some strange design choices, and a price that is hard to beat.

BattleTech Mech Overview: Thanatos and Commando Updates

In this Mech Overview we're returning to the previously covered Thanatos and Commando, reviewing new variants added in Shrapnel.