Recognition Guide, Vol. 1: Classics

Recognition Guide, Vol. 1: Classics
Product information
Type	Technical Readout
Development	Johannes Heidler
Primary writing	Herbert A. Beas II Aaron Cahall Étienne Charron-Willard Matthew Cross Joshua Franklin William Gauthier Keith Hann Chris Hartford Johannes Heidler Philip A. Lee Edward McEneely Joshua Perian Luke Robertson Eric Salzman Lance Scarinci Paul Sjardijn Geoff ‘Doc’ Swift Chris Wheeler Matthew Wilsbacher Patrick Wynn
Pages	154
Cover Artwork	Pablo Aschei Eldon Cowgur
Illustrations	Alan Blackwell Jordan Cuffie Aaron Harris Harri Kallio Chris Lowrey Anthony Scroggins Natán Meléndez (Chapter Art)
Publication information
Publisher	Catalyst Game Labs
Product code	CAT35139
First published	21 July 2023
ISBN-10	163861170X
ISBN-13	978-1638611707
MSRP	$14.99 (PDF) $34.99 (Printed Book & PDF)
Content
Content	BattleMechs Record Sheets
Era	ilClan era
Timeline	3151
Series	Recognition Guides
Followed by	Recognition Guide, Vol. 2: ilClan

Description

Recognition Guide, Vol. 1: Classics (abbreviated RGv1 Classics or RGC) is the accumulation of PDF only series of Clan-Style Technical Readouts published as an in-universe 3150 intelligence reports created by Clan Sea Fox. A two volume set, which separates the classic Inner Sphere & Clan designs from the past, from the cutting edge all-new designs.

Volume 1 focus is on the Classics 'Mechs, which have proven of the centuries of be best known and used through out the conflicts of humankind.

Unlike previous series of mini-RecGuides, the book contains no Record Sheets.

Publisher's Description

“

The march of technology across BattleTech’s eras is relentless—but some war machines never die. As the ilClan era dawns, the most recognizable BattleMechs stand ready to carry your banner into the future, bristling with cutting-edge weapons and armor. BattleTech: Recognition Guide, Vol. 1: Classics collects some of the best-known Inner Sphere, Clan, and ComStar BattleMechs, rebuilt with the latest technology to keep them competitive on modern battlefields. This volume is the companion to Recognition Guide, Vol. 2: ilClan, and contains material originally published in the bestselling PDF-only BattleTech Recognition Guide: ilClan series. Each machine is fully detailed with an illustration, in-universe development notes, battle histories, and notable pilots for each unit.

”

Contents

• Table of Contents
• Credits
• Introduction
• Inner Sphere BattleMechs
  • Locust
  • Stinger
  • Wasp
  • Valkyrie
  • Ostscout
  • Phoenix Hawk
  • Chameleon
  • Griffin
  • Scorpion
  • Shadow Hawk
  • Wolverine
  • Merlin
  • Ostroc
  • Ostsol
  • Rifleman
  • Crusader
  • Thunderbolt
  • Archer
  • Warhammer
  • Marauder
  • Goliath
  • BattleMaster
  • Longbow
  • Atlas
  • Marauder II
• Clan BattleMechs
  • Howler (Baboon)
  • Locust IIC
  • Incubus (Vixen)
  • Horned Owl (Peregrine)
  • Jenner IIC
  • Griffin IIC
  • Shadow Hawk IIC
  • Conjurer (Hellhound)
  • Vapor Eagle (Goshawk)
  • Glass Spider (Galahad)
  • Rifleman IIC
  • White Raven (Black Python/Viper)
  • Phoenix Hawk IIC
  • Warhammer IIC
  • Marauder IIC
  • Bane (Kraken)
  • Stone Rhino (Behemoth)
• Comstar BattleMechs
  • Nexus
  • Raijin
  • Grand Crusader

Notes

• This is the first print book that has collectively published the new line-up of "Classic" images. Also, the first since Technical Readout: 3050 that has all previous unseen BattleMechs collected together in one book with full images.
• Many of the notable pilots were character names submitted by fans who backed projects originally associated with the successful Kickstarters for Starter Box sets.
• The cover art is an homage to the Ral Partha Light Lance box art.