Hey Everyone!
We’re ridiculously excited to announce that thanks to our friends at Piranha Games, we’re adding two reimagined classic BattleMechs from the original boardgame to our BATTLETECH game - the Marauder and the Warhammer!
Here’s some quick reference about these two heavy ‘Mechs from our (other) friends at Catalyst Game Labs’ Master Unit List.
http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/3482/warhammer-whm-11t
http://www.masterunitlist.info/Unit/Details/2053/marauder-ii-bounty-hunter
The Master Unit List is an online tool for players to sort through the myriad units that populate the BattleTech universe. For example, the links above showcase one of several versions of the Warhammer and Marauder. Have fun exploring the MUL to find the unit you're looking for.
New Digital Reward Level!
We’re also excited to tell you about our new $85 Digital Reward Level - INITIATE OF THE ORDER.
Which order? The Order of Valhalla!
Valhalla, the paradise promised to Vikings who die in combat, is also the name of the most elite establishment on Solaris VII whose doors are only open to those who have distinguished themselves above all others. While Terra may be the geographic center of the Inner Sphere many would argue that Valhalla is actually the social, entertainment, and even political center of the Inner Sphere.
Valhalla’s hallowed halls are populated with the champions of all of Solaris’ gladiatorial arenas, the Ambassadors and military elite of every Great House, the leaders of the most prominent and/or notorious Mercenary Outfits, the rich descendants of the most noble ancient families, and of course hidden among them – the very best espionage agents the Great Houses can field. But it is only the descendants of those that founded Valhalla who are members of the elite Order of Valhalla.
At Valhalla’s tables, made of ancient wood of Terra, the Order of Valhalla members put aside politics and gladiatorial posturing around them to enjoy the company of those few who can really understand a warrior’s life and the meaning of their eventual deaths. The walls of Valhalla are a constant reminder that death is certain but that immortality is possible, for on the walls hang the sections of each fallen warrior’s cockpit displaying their name and heraldry. Each member of the Order of Valhalla knows that should they encounter each other across an arena or a battlefield no quarter will be given, but should one of them fall in battle they know each will do the other the honor of retrieving their “shield” for display on the walls of Valhalla.
As an
INITIATE OF THE ORDER, Backers at this Digital $85 Reward Level will get:
1) Access to the private VALHALLA sub-forum of the upcoming BATTLETECH community site. Only Initiates of the Order and Solaris VII Champions will have access to Valhalla.
2) A small ORDER OF VALHALLA ICON will display next to your avatar or username in BATTLETECH forums (and in multiplayer if funded), identifying you as an Initiate of the Order.
3) A SET OF Order of Valhalla DECORATIVE ITEMS for your DROPSHIP’S COMMANDER’S QUARTERS. You’ll get special options such as artwork, banners, and letters of marque to add to your room.
4) A special BADGE OF THE ORDER that you can incorporate into your Mercenary outfit’s emblem, which will appear as your Mercenary identifier in the game, on your 'Mechs, and in social locations such as forums and leaderboards (if the multiplayer Funding Stage 4 is achieved.)
5) A UNIQUE ORDER OF VALHALLA PAINT SCHEME available for 8 'Mech chassis of historical significance to the Order. These exclusive paint schemes will appear on the
Locust, Shadow Hawk, Thunderbolt, Warhammer, Marauder, and
BattleMaster and two more classic BattleMechs we’ll announce at a later date!
If you’ve already Backed the project at a lower level and wish to upgrade your Reward Level, click "Manage Your Pledge" in the upper right corner of the Kickstarter page (the blue button) and then click the $85 Reward Selection button.
This Week’s Bonus Backer Mission
Thanks for sharing your favorite BattleTech art over the last week. We were delighted to look through all the cool pieces you posted - especially that Ghost Bear tattoo!
For this week’s Bonus Backer Mission, we’ve got something any BattleTech fan can get behind - we want to know your favorite ‘Mech and why! Here’s Jordan, talking about two of
hisbeloved children - the
Hatchetman and the
Mad Cat.
https://youtu.be/8KbC-Sjl6Ss
So how about you? Do you go in for the high-tech scouting ability of a jump-capable
Raven (Mitch’s fav) or do you prefer to lay back and launch a pile of LRMs in a well-armored
Catapult? Use the hashtags
#FavBTMech #BATTLETECH and let us know!
Reminder: Live Stream Twitch Q&A this Friday!
Jordan, Mike, and Mitch love answering your questions about the game, talking shop, and sharing their thoughts on game development. These live streams are a lot of fun - and if you’re not careful, you just might learn something!
