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TOC/CREDITS
Credits (p. 3):
Add the following names to the Playtester/Factchecker credits (in proper alphabetical order by last name): Joel Bancroft-Connors, Blake Cetnar, Chris Marti, Andreas Rudolf, Mark Yingling
Add the following additional line below the listed credits:
"Catalyst Game Labs would also like to thank the following on-line personalities who helped catch a few last-minute mistakes: 00Dawg, DarkISI, Demos, Diplominator, Dread Moores, FedComGirl, Jal Phoenix, jymset, Kojak, mbear, Moonsword, Neufeld, Orin, Revanche, Snake Eyes, Youngblood."
INTRO
How to Use this Book (p. 5):
At the end of the paragraph that begins with Caveat, change: "Technology Upgrade: 3090 chapter (p. 304)." to 'Technology Upgrade: 3090 chapter (p. 204)."
BATTLE ARMOR
Hauberk Commando (p. 14):
Last paragraph under Capabilities, change: "Based on this experience, a field-expedient refit nicknamed the Hauberk II replaced the LRMs with dual Magshots taken from fallen Cavalier suits." to "Based on this experience, a field-expedient refit nicknamed the Hauberk II replaced the LRMs with dual Magshots taken from fallen Infiltrator II suits."
VEHICLES
Lexan Helo (p. 24):
Last paragraph under Capabilities, change: "The Lexan can provide targeting telemetry for indirectly-fired LRMs, but the feature is disabled by the factory and must be enabled through by a software bypass that voids the Lexan's warranty." to "The Lexan can provide targeting telemetry for indirectly-fired LRMs, but the feature is disabled at the factory and can only be enabled by a software bypass that voids the Lexan's warranty."
Also, in the Deployment paragraph, change: "Arc-Royal Province" to "Arc-Royal Theater".
Warrior S-9 Helicopter (p. 29):
In the Battle Value, change "668" to "688"
Cavalry Infiltrator (p. 30):
In the last paragraph under Capabilities, DELETE the following sentence: "The decision to expand the infantry bay from three tons to four greatly increased demand for the Cavalry as a transport and infiltration VTOL."
Scorpion Minesweeper (p. 33):
In the Notes, DELETE "Rumble Seat"
Pegasus (p. 38):
In the fourth paragraph under Capabilities, change: "These modern descendants of the original weapon deliver firepower..." to "These modern descendants of the original weapons deliver firepower..."
Phalanx (p. 44):
In the paragraph under Deployment, change: "Sales have been slow but steady from across the Inner Sphere—most infantry brigades can usually be found with at least a platoon attached—but they rarely found in armor units." to "Sales have been slow but steady from across the Inner Sphere—many infantry brigades can usually be found with at least one or two attached—but they are rarely found in armor units."
Fulcrum (Hybrid) (p. 48):
In the stat block, under Armament, change: "2 Poland Main Model C Magshot Gauss Rifles" to "3 Poland Main Model C Magshot Gauss Rifles"
Vedette V7 (p. 50):
Second paragraph under Capabilities, change: "Many detractors claim that much of this equipment could have been kept if it the bombast laser taken out instead of the autocannon" to "Many detractors claim that much of this equipment could have been kept if the bombast laser had been taken out instead of the autocannon"
Also, in the first paragraph under Deployment, change: "It basic setup, with better armor" to "Its basic setup, with better armor"
Heavy NLRM Carrier (p. 59):
In the Weapons and Ammo list, change "Ammo (NLRM) 48" to "Ammo (NLRM) 32" (Leave Tonnage listing as "4".)
Challenger Mk. XV (p. 61):
For the Technology Base, change "Technology Base: Inner Sphere (Advanced)" to "Technology Base: Inner Sphere"
Kalki (p. 64):
In the last paragraph under Overview, change: "Kallon proved unable to improve the Kalki's low land speed and internal ammunition difficulties, but did prove dramatically improve durability and reliability." to "Though Kallon was unable to address the Kalki's low land speed and internal ammunition difficulties, they did dramatically enhance its durability and reliability."
Sokar (p. 72):
In the second paragraph under Capabilities, change: "they cantake down all but the heaviest suit in seconds." to "they can take down all but the heaviest suit in seconds."
PROTOMECHS
Svartalfa (p. 90):
In the last paragraph under Capabilities, change: "A pilot of Elemental breeding is a possible with the Svartalfa, but it can be easily reconfigured for a snug fit for smaller pilots." to "A pilot of Elemental breeding could even operate the Svartalfa, though it is a far more comfortable fit for smaller pilots."
'MECHS
Spindrift (p. 98):
In the second paragraph under Overview, change: "The laser reflective armor proved particularly disappointing, as it repeatedly failed to stop short range torpedoes and fared worse against ballistic weaponry above water." To "The laser reflective armor proved particularly disappointing, as it repeatedly breached from simple collisions both underwater and on the surface."
Stiletto (p. 102):
In the second paragraph under Overview, change: "Its top speed was increased by over thirty kilometers per hour." to "Its top speed was increased by over twenty kilometers per hour."
Wolfhound (p. 105):
In the Notes, DELETE "Rumble Seat"
Legionnaire (p. 110):
In the first (ginormous!) paragraph under Capabilities, change the first two instances of "2F" to "2X". (The author is starting with a description of the experimental prototype.)
Also in this same paragraph, change the following text: "It was more susceptible to damage from ballistic and missile weapons, and simulations showed it would provide additional protection for the Legionnaire against the many PPC variants now found on Combine 'Mechs but it was usually quickly reduced by multiple MRM and LRM volleys. The computers clearly showed the Legionnaire could reasonably be expected to win against most opponents of similar weight boasting energy weapons, but could be quickly destroyed by a lighter 'Mech carrying MRMs or even rockets." to "Though it provided additional protection against the many PPC variants now found in the DCMS, it suffered greatly from blunt-force strikes, such as those delivered by sword-wielding opponents. The sims clearly showed the Legionnaire could reasonably be expected to survive against most opponents of similar weight boasting energy weapons, but could be easily defeated by even a lighter 'Mech carrying melee weapons."
Break the first paragraph under Capabilities after the words "our nightmare scenario."
And, in the first line under Deployment, change: "The Legionnaire 2F can" to "The original Legionnaire 2D can"
Finally, I break the Deployment paragraph into two, and starting the second with the sentence "The original variant, the Beagle probe-enhanced 1X"
Legionnaire (p. 111):
In the Notes, DELETE "Rumble Seat"
Ti T'sang DDC (p. 121):
In the Notes, DELETE "Rumble Seat"
Deep Lord MilitiaMech (p. 124):
In the first paragraph under Capabilities, change: "The treads of the Dig Lord could be removed and replaced with legs, and the drilling and filtering gear could be replaced by weapons and armor." to "The WorkMech's drilling and rock-cutting equipment could be swapped for proper weapons, complete with a fire control systems ready to use them."
Deep Lord MilitiaMech (p. 125):
In the Notes, DELETE "No Ejection System"
Barghest (p. 127):
In the Notes, change "EM Interference" to "EM Interference (ER Medium Laser)" and DELETE "Rumble Seat"
Grasshopper (p. 129):
In the Notes, DELETE "Rumble Seat"
Thunder (p. 130):
In the third paragraph under Capabilities, change: "Originally used by StarCorps for their WHM-8D, with production switching" to "Originally used by StarCorps for the WHM-4L line, with production switching"
Also, in the paragraph under Variants, change: "Ceres Metals continues to produce the stealth-armored THR2L at Capella" to "Ceres Metals continues to produce the stealth-armored THR-2L at Capella"
Pendragon (p. 139):
In the Weapons and Ammo list, change both instances of: "ELRM 15" to "Extended LRM 15" (Leave Ammo listings as "(ELRM)", however.)
Ursus 3 (p. 146):
In the second paragraph under Capabilities, change: "variety of ammunitions, including flechette rounds against people" to "variety of munitions, including Inner Sphere-made flechette rounds against people"
Thunderbolt IIC (p. 150):
In the second paragraph under Capabilities, change: "Three common extended-range medium lasers are reminiscent of the Star League Thunderbolt, as is the round fifteen-tube missile launcher on the shoulder." to "Three common extended-range medium lasers are reminiscent of the Star League Thunderbolt, as is the fifteen-tube missile launcher on the shoulder."
AEROSPACE
Transit (p. 174):
In the second paragraph under Overview, change: "Within the month, the Confederation had sold all of the facilities Ceres Metals Industries" to "Within the month, the Confederation had sold all of Mujika's on-planet facilities to Ceres Metals Industries"
TiG-40 Foxhound (p. 182):
In the upper-left corner icon, change: "DropShip" to "Small Craft"
Vengeance DC (p. 190):
In the third paragraph of the left column, change: "starting with the CNS Fuuzi and the MCS Emerald Queen." to "starting with the CCS Fuuzi and the MCS Emerald Queen."
TECH ADVANCES: 3090
Distracting Quirk (p. 205):
In the Available to line, add: "Battle Armor, " before 'Mech
Jettison-Capable Weapon Quirk (p. 205):
In the first line of the second column, change: "A jettisoned weapon's location should be racked in campaign play" to "A jettisoned weapon's location should be tracked in campaign play"
Jihad Technology Advancement Table (p. 206):
Insert the following data before the Hardened Armor line:
"Ferro-Lamellor Exp 3070 Adv 3084 Clan"
In the Previous Class column for the Mace, change: "Exp" to "Adv"
