BattleTech is the world's greatest armored combat game, filled with epic stories and gaming experiences to satiate any player: miniatures to RPG play, hobby painting to fiction, and beyond. The BattleTech Beginner Box is the first step on that fantastic journey and includes everything you need to get started: two high-quality miniatures, quick-start rules, a mapsheet, cards to represent your MechWarrior's unique skills, dice, and more. Do you have what it takes to plant the banner of victory and become a legend? Leap into the action and find out!

THE ENEMY OF MY ENEMY...

Since appearing in the Inner Sphere, the frenzied Clans have overwhelmed every planet they've invaded, brutally crushing any opposing force. Their race is selectively bred for combat. Their technology is superior to anything the Inner Sphere possesses. Nothing the Great Houses have can stop them. Humanity's only hope"”an alliance of mortal enemies"”may be doomed.

The Clan invaders have chosen their next objective"”Luthien, capital of the Draconis Combine. House Kurita must now fight for survival on its homeworld.

Hanse Davion is presented with a situation undreamt of...the final defeat of the Dragon itself. Should he attack his distracted foe and destroy the enemy his family has battled for over 300 years? Or should he reinforce a fellow House of the Inner Sphere against a force that Davion and the Federated Commonwealth might not otherwise defeat when their time comes?

And even if the Houses should somehow agree to stand together against the Clan menace, another just as dangerous threat lurks within their very midst. ComStar, the semi-mystic sect that controls interstellar communication, schemes to hurl House Davion, House Kurita, and the Clans into a devastating war that will leave ComStar in a position to dominate the Inner Sphere...

Includes the Dire Wolf, Summonder, Stormcrow, Mist Lynx and Shadow Cat - no assembly required - along with five MechWarrior pilot cards and five Alpha Strike cards.

• 3 heavy-stock reference cards of the most commonly used game tables
• 6 punchboards, including additional movement markers and trees from the Alpha Strike box, as well as all-new terrain such as rivers and roads, large game templates, and more.
• A second complete set of the fifteen fold-up cardstock buildings from the Alpha Strike box

Reeling from the Clan's brutal invasion, the Inner Sphere must rally. This is a fight for your family, your freedoms, your future!

Each Inner Sphere ForcePack includes four high-quality, fully assembled BattleMechs, four Alpha Strike cards, and four pilot cards.

Choices:

• Inner Sphere Command Lance: Marauder, Archer, Valkyrie, and Stinger
• Inner Sphere Battle Lance: Warhammer, Rifleman, Phoenix Hawk, and Wasp
• Inner Sphere Direct Fire Lance: Atlas, Marauder II, Orion, and Crusader
• Inner Sphere Heavy Lance: Banshee, Grasshopper, Centurion, Hatchetman
• Inner Sphere Striker Lance: Blackjack, Jenner, Panther, Wolfhound
• Inner Sphere Fire Lance: Longbow, Stalker, Zues, Trebuchet
• Inner Sphere Heavy Battle Lance: Nightstar, Cataphract, Axeman, Bushwacker
• Inner Sphere Urban Lance: Victor, Enforcer, Hunchback, and Raven
• Inner Sphere Support Lance: Cyclops, Thug, Dragon, Spider

Includes the iconic Marauder, Archer, Valkyrie and Stinger - no assebly required! - along with four MechWarrior pilot cards and four Alpha Strike cards. Perfect for BattleTech and Alpha Strike Action!

A DANGEROUS NEW ENEMY APPROACHES...

Two decades after the events that nearly brought the Successor States to the brink of all-out war, the Great Houses exist in an uneasy peace.

But now, from out beyond the Periphery comes a new threat. A swift-moving military force of unknown origin.

Nothing the Inner Sphere has can stop them. Their power, speed, and ferocity are unparalleled. Some of the finest warriors and ablest units have challenged them and been crushed. No force has faced them and won.

They are the Clans! A military juggernaut whose sole reason for existence is battle. A race that selectively breeds itself for combat.

 Humanity's only hope is an alliance of mortal enemies. The Federated Commonwealth and the Draconis Combine, interstellar empires at war for 300 years, must now stand side-by-side or face certain destruction.

THE FINAL ASSAULT...

The Clans. Warriors bred for battle and piloting fantastic war machines, Clansmen live for victory and pray for death before defeat.

Invaders from beyond the Periphery, the Clans have beaten the forces of the Inner Sphere repeatedly. Now the Clans are driving toward their ultimate objective"”Terra, cradle of humankind and hub of the ComStar communications network.

Nothing the Inner Sphere has can stop them. The heir to the throne of the Draconis Combine is missing. Whole regiments of BattleMechs lie smashed like abandoned toys. Rasalhague is overrun. The Clans are sweeping toward the center of the known universe in a relentless tide.

Humanity's only hope lies in the Inner Sphere's most powerful traitor.

ComStar betrayed the Inner Sphere by aiding the Clans in their conquests. Now the mystic sect that controls all interstellar communication must face the Clan hordes alone. And only a mysterious, elderly warrior"”and the untested warriors of ComStar"”are the Inner Sphere's last defense against total defeat.

Battletech Forcepack: McCarron's Armored Cavalry Assault Lance

One of the largest and most successful mercenary commands of the late Third and Fourth Succession War Eras, the "Big MAC" shocked the Inner Sphere in 3060 when they fully merged with House Liao's military. Now, as a new era dawns, this storied command once more seeks the mercenary life.

Unleash the McCarron’s Armored Cavalry Assault Lance! Included is the new Tian-Zong, a re-posed Black Knight, and new variants of the Awesome and jumping Starslayer—no assembly required—along with four MechWarrior pilot cards and four Alpha Strike cards. Perfect for BattleTech and Alpha Strike action!

Key Features:

• McCarron's Armored Cavalry, known as "Big MAC," is one of the largest and most successful mercenary units from the late Third and Fourth Succession War Eras, renowned for their strategic prowess and combat efficiency.
• In 3060, "Big MAC" made waves throughout the Inner Sphere by fully merging with House Liao's military, only to later return to their mercenary roots as a new era dawns.
• The Forcepack includes four meticulously crafted plastic miniatures: the new Tian-Zong, a re-posed Black Knight, and new variants of the Awesome and jumping Starslayer, offering players a range of tactical options without the need for assembly.
•  Alongside the miniatures, the pack features eight dual-sided, dry-erase cards, including four Alpha Strike cards and four MechWarrior pilot cards, enhancing both BattleTech and Alpha Strike gameplay experiences.
• This Forcepack is perfect for both BattleTech and Alpha Strike enthusiasts, providing a versatile and exciting addition to any player's collection, ready for immediate deployment on the battlefield.

Contents:

• Four plastic miniatures
  • Tian-Zong
  • Black Knight
  • Awesome
  • Starslayer
• Eight dry-erase cards (dual-sided)
  • Four Alpha Strike cards
  • Four MechWarrior pilot car

Battletech: Second Star League Assault Lance

Desperate to halt the Clan Invasion once and for all, the Inner Sphere forged a Second Star League in 3058. Its forces launched a massive assault to achieve that goal, marching all the way to the Clan Homeworlds, where 'Mechs such as these turned the tide.

Unleash the Second Star League Assault Lance! Includes the Emperor, Argus and Helios, a new variant of the Dashi, Prometheus, reposed and pre-painted, along with a bonus Coolant Truck—no assembly required—along with eight MechWarrior pilot cards and five Alpha Strike cards. Perfect for BattleTech and Alpha Strike action

Key Features: 

• Relive the decisive battles of the Second Star League formed in 3058 to stop the Clan Invasion, featuring iconic 'Mechs that played a pivotal role in these historic engagements.
• This set includes five pre-painted, reposed miniatures: Daishi Prometheus, Emperor, Argus, Helios, and a bonus Coolant Truck, ready for action without the need for assembly.
• Enhance your BattleTech and Alpha Strike experience with eight MechWarrior pilot cards and five Alpha Strike cards, adding depth and variety to your tabletop strategy.
• The inclusion of the versatile Coolant Truck adds a unique support element to your battles, ensuring your 'Mechs remain in peak fighting condition during intense conflicts.
• Produced by Catalyst Game Labs, the miniatures and cards in this set offer top-notch detail and durability, making them perfect for both avid collectors and competitive players.

Contents:

•  Five plastic miniatures 
  • Daishi Prometheus 
  • Emperor 
  • Argus 
  • Helios 
  • Coolant Truck
• 8 MechWarrior pilot cards
• 5 Alpha Strike cards

The Wolf's Dragoons Assault Star is the first of the Mercenary ForcePacks. It contains five plastic miniatures for use in the classic BattleTech tabletop and Alpha Strike games. The box also provides five dry-erase cards, which are intended to directly support Alpha Strike gameplay, and ten MechWarrior Pilot Cards.

Contents: 

• Five plastic miniatures
  • Annihilator
  • Timber Wolf
  • Rifleman
  • Archer
  • Blackjack

• Fifteen dry-erase cards (dual-sided)
  • Five Alpha Strike cards
    • ANH-2A Annihilator/ANH-5W Annihilator
    • (Mad Cat) Timber Wolf Prime/(Mad Cat) Timber Wolf T
    • RFL-3N Rifleman/C 3 Rifleman
    • ARC-2W Archer/C 2 Archer
    • BJ-2 Blackjack/C Blackjack 
• • Ten MechWarrior pilot cards
    • Corijan Holmes/Rebecca Ardenauer
    • Torvald Stendahl/Marlisa Buchanan
    • Brixleigh Ball/Stacy Church
    • Claire Hemphill/Clyme
    • Titania K. Duvall/Johnny Clavell
    • Davis McCall/Wassim Naifeh
    • Michael Strake/Jaime Wolf
    • Arthur Blankenship/Jennifer Whitmore-Smythe
    • Argos Nascimbeni/Hal Blumberg
    • Bobby Ell/Saxon Pierce