Field Manual Periphory

In the year 3050 the mysterious invaders known as the Clans struck without warning from beyond known space. Their advanced 'Mechs destroyed all opposition and captured planet after planet. Now the Clans' secrets are revealed in Field Manual: Warden Clans. The second of two volumes on the Clans, this BattleTech sourcebook describes the seven most noble Clans: Cloud Cobra, Coyote, Diamond Shark, Ghost Bear, Goliath Scorpion, Snow Raven, and Steel Viper. Each Clans tactics, uniforms and battle histories are described in detail, along with new Clan 'Mechs and equipment.

For years, the Capellan Confederation has languished at the mercy of its more powerful neighbors. But now is the time of Xin Sheng -- rebirth. This field manual provides an in-depth look at the rising power of House Liao, including profiles of each Confederation regiment. Also included are color renderings of Confederation uniforms and unique rules for Capellan weapons and BattleMechs "RM."

This book, first published in 1983, incorporates a wealth of reference material – keys, nomograms, tables, charts – likely to be needed in the field for actual fieldwork. The widest possible coverage of material is provided in anticipation of problems that individual specialists will encounter on the periphery of their main areas of interest.

Their leaders united the economic power of the Lyran Commonwealth and the military might of the Federated Suns into a massive stellar empire: the Federated Commonwealth. But great power bred great corruption, and civil war now threatens this uneasy coalition. This field manual provides a profile on every Lyran Alliance regiment, including their loyalties, as well as 'Mechs and equipment unique to this powerful House.