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I love this book.

Not nearly as many grammatical or spelling errors as some of the larger previous releases (which is a nice boon), and the information contained therein is exactly what I was hoping to see develop in a post-Jihad BattleTech "Universe."

I can already tell how the so-called "cut down" is shaping up, and how it will more or less be "glossed over" to make way for a post-Dark Age most BattleTech players will enjoy/be familiar with. Art-wise, the book is relatively uninspired, but the Plog illustrations are very well done, and showcase some great Republic-oriented artwork.

As for the full color maps, well they're just fantastic. As is the Rules Annex. Already mentioned are some forthcoming interim period products geared towards fleshing out the later half of the 31st century, while providing players and gamemasters with some useful hold over information (Read: C-Bill conversion for example. Highly informative IMO.)

Overall, I enjoyed the Republic of the Sphere section. Reading how certain facets of the Republic were formed was fun when you consider that most of the information detailing the Republic comes from Dark Age novels that paint a picture of a fully formed nation. Also of interesting note was learning the final dispositions of the various units of the Inner Sphere, Periphery and Clans. While not an exhaustive picture (in particular, the Mercenary section was a little light), the faction overviews were very well done.

Two Thumbs Up. 

Edit: The only piece of art I wish was in the book, was the old school FM color sections showcasing uniforms and paint schemes. That was one of the best parts of the old FM series was seeing uniforms and color schemes coming to life. Really wish CGL would have brought that back for the RAF.

I love this book.

Not nearly as many grammatical or spelling errors as some of the larger previous releases (which is a nice boon), and the information contained therein is exactly what I was hoping to see develop in a post-Jihad BattleTech "Universe."

I can already tell how the so-called "cut down" is shaping up, and how it will more or less be "glossed over" to make way for a post-Dark Age most BattleTech players will enjoy/be familiar with. Art-wise, the book is relatively uninspired, but the Plog illustrations are very well done, and showcase some great Republic-oriented artwork.

As for the full color maps, well they're just fantastic. As is the Rules Annex. Already mentioned are some forthcoming interim period products geared towards fleshing out the later half of the 31st century, while providing players and gamemasters with some useful hold over information (Read: C-Bill conversion for example. Highly informative IMO.)

Overall, I enjoyed the Republic of the Sphere section. Reading how certain facets of the Republic were formed was fun when you consider that most of the information detailing the Republic comes from Dark Age novels that paint a picture of a fully formed nation. Also of interesting note was learning the final dispositions of the various units of the Inner Sphere, Periphery and Clans. While not an exhaustive picture (in particular, the Mercenary section was a little light), the faction overviews were very well done.

Two Thumbs Up.

Good to hear, especially about the highlighted part, as the Republic of the Sphere section is what I am most interested in.

Ciao
Hessian

P.S.: Is the world that hosts the Diamond Shark shipyards on the fringe of the Chainelaine Isles(named Reef IIRC) identified on the map?

OH BOY, OH BOY, OH BOY, OH BOY!!!!

Historical: Liberation of Terra, Vol I

In 2766, decades of careful planning and manipulation finally culminated when Stefan Amaris wiped out the entire Cameron dynasty in a bloody coup. Rallying the might of the SLDF behind him, General Alaksandr Kerensky immediately attacked Amaris’ Rim Worlds Republic, before turning his full fury against the Usurper’s “Empire”, launching one of the greatest military campaigns in Inner Sphere history.

Historical: Liberation of Terra, Volume 1 describes the early years of the civil war that would ultimately bring about the final end of the first Star League. Covering the fighting from the coup itself to the bloody campaign for the Terran Hegemony, this book provides a hard look at the closing years of the Star League Era, and the fateful decisions that would eventually pave the way for centuries of Succession Wars to come.

Only a tad?

Dude, have you see the cover yet? Guillotine, Highlander & Thug oh my! Or the Caspar Drone art?! Souped up Lola III with lots of nose guns. 

I figure this book might touch on the Periphery Rebellion, showcase the Coup & RWR campaign. Figure it'll stop short of the actual invasion of the Hegemony - leaving that and the liberation of Terra for the second volume. (Fingers Crossed)

Means WarShip info should be fairly split between the two. After all, the bloody war was 10+ years long!

It would be nice Irose but might make the scope of the project to big to handle. Perhaps depending on sales they could go back for a volume on the Periphery Rebellion. Know I'd like to see it. 

Yes I saw all the nice art previews they got going up. AWESOME!!! Waiting for a bigger cover picture to go up.

I can't wait to read it.