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| image               = Recognition Guide Vol. 1 Classics Cover.jpg
| name                = Recognition Guide, Vol. 1: Classics
| type                = Technical Readout
| author              = 
| development         = [[Johannes Heidler (person)|Johannes Heidler]]
| primarywriting      = [[Herbert A. Beas II]]<br>[[Aaron Cahall]]<br>[[Étienne Charron-Willard]]<br>[[Matthew Cross]]<br>[[Joshua Franklin]]<br>[[William Gauthier]]<br>[[Keith Hann]]<br>[[Chris Hartford]]<br>[[Johannes Heidler (person)|Johannes Heidler]]<br>[[Philip A. Lee]]<br>[[Edward McEneely]]<br>[[Joshua Perian]]<br>[[Luke Robertson]]<br>[[Eric Salzman]]<br>[[Lance Scarinci]]<br>[[Paul Sjardijn]]<br>[[Geoff ‘Doc’ Swift]]<br>[[Chris Wheeler]]<br>[[Matthew Wilsbacher]]<br>[[Patrick Wynn]]
| pages               = 154
| cover               = [[Pablo Aschei]]<br>[[Eldon Cowgur]]  
| interiorart         = 
| illustrations       = [[Alan Blackwell]]<br>[[Jordan Cuffie]]<br>[[Aaron Harris]]<br>[[Harri Kallio]]<br>[[Chris Lowrey]]<br>[[Anthony Scroggins]]<br>[[Natán Meléndez]] (Chapter Art)
| publisher           = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
| productioncode      = [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-recognition-guide-vol-1-classics-1?variant=45722821886240 CAT35139]
| year                = 21 July 2023
| ISBN10              = 163861170X
| ISBN13              = 978-1638611707
| MSRP                = $14.99 (PDF)<br>$34.99 (Printed Book & PDF)
| content             = BattleMechs<br>Record Sheets
| era                 = [[ilClan era]]
| timeline            = 3151
| series              = [[Recognition Guides]]
| precededby          = 
| followedby          = [[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 Readout]]s 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==
{{quote|''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==
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*Table of Contents
*Credits
*Introduction
* Inner Sphere BattleMechs
** ''[[Locust]]''
** ''[[Stinger]]''
** ''[[Wasp]]''
** ''[[Valkyrie]]''
** ''[[Ostscout]]''
** ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]''
** ''[[Chameleon]]''
** ''[[Griffin]]''
** ''[[Scorpion (BattleMech)|Scorpion]]''
** ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''
** ''[[Wolverine (BattleMech)|Wolverine]]''
** ''[[Merlin (BattleMech)|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|White Raven (Black Python/Viper)]]''
** ''[[Phoenix Hawk IIC]]''
** ''[[Warhammer IIC]]''
** ''[[Marauder IIC]]''
** ''[[Bane (Kraken)]]''
** ''[[Stone Rhino (Behemoth)]]''
* Comstar BattleMechs
** ''[[Nexus]]''
** ''[[Raijin]]''
** ''[[Grand Crusader]]''
{{div col end}}

==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.{{cn}}
* The cover art is an homage to the [[Ral Partha Light Lance]] box art.{{cn}}

==See also==
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[[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|Recognition Guide, Vol. 1: Classics]]