Author Topic: 'Shattered Fortress' release this summer - the timeline advances! (Read 61512 times)

Red Pins · « **on:** 28 February 2018, 14:57:47 »

So, there I am looking for information on the Fire Falcon and an interview with Brent Evans catches my eye - did anybody else miss this? Here's the relevant link and the bit that caught my attention.

http://www.sarna.net/news/community-outreach-interview-with-brent-evans-lead-battletech-developer-at-catalyst-games/

Sean: Yeah, that was a missed opportunity bud. So what’s going on with IlClan? When is it coming out, and what will we find out about the new direction BattleTech is headed?

Brent: The answer to that one is both simple and immensely complicated. The short answer is that ilClan is turning from one modest book into a “Big Bang” moment delivered by two Sourcebooks, several playable events, a series of fiction products (novels/novellas) and a whole lot of in-universe collateral damage as lots of sh** hits many fans.

The first of those two Sourcebooks is nearing completion now so I can totally talk about. Titled Shattered Fortress this ilClan lead-in is scheduled for release in early summer. What this means for the Republic of the Sphere – well, you’ll have to get the book to find out. But the creative team and Author Phil Lee have done an exceptional job of crafting this book! Whether it be the crescendo to Stone’s vision or the prelude to many nightmares, the denizens of the Inner Sphere are soon to find out. But know that it sets the stage for the titanic clashes that will unfold in the upcoming ilClan plotlines.

Later in the year we’ll be announcing more info about the next ilClan release and supporting products. All of the BattleTech product lines (fiction, sourcebooks, supplementals) will have stories that spin off the events in ilClan – so expect implications to spread across the Inner Sphere. As Line Dev, I’m balancing the release of new material and reprints, so expect further details and ETAs later in 2018.

ChrystalNiNja88 · « **Reply #1 on:** 28 February 2018, 15:41:09 »

It popped up in the new releases thread. Can't wait to see how my beloved Republic fractures lol

YingJanshi · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 February 2018, 15:51:31 »

Quote from: ChrystalNiNja88 on 28 February 2018, 15:41:09

It popped up in the new releases thread. Can't wait to see how my beloved Republic fractures lol

Maybe it doesn't? Maybe the ilClan is the Terran Hegomony 3.0?

The Eagle · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 February 2018, 15:52:54 »

It's obviously Clan Purple Eagle. Duh.

Hythos · « **Reply #4 on:** 28 February 2018, 15:55:46 »

Quote from: The Eagle on 28 February 2018, 15:52:54

It's obviously Clan Purple Eagle. Duh.

Old news. Clan Tin Sloth.

marauder648 · « **Reply #5 on:** 28 February 2018, 15:56:21 »

Nonsense! Clan Insecure Zebra is where its at.

RoundTop · « **Reply #6 on:** 28 February 2018, 17:07:09 »

No way. Clan RatFlag!

Tyler Jorgensson · « **Reply #7 on:** 28 February 2018, 17:19:03 »

Clan ManBearPig: I'm super serial guys!

Tegyrius · « **Reply #8 on:** 28 February 2018, 18:04:55 »

If we’re going there... Clan Assamite.

Sartris · « **Reply #9 on:** 28 February 2018, 18:14:47 »

Quote from: Tegyrius on 28 February 2018, 18:04:55

If we’re going there... Clan Assamite.

we always go there

and i'm glad we'll be able to stop asking "are we there yet" on 3150

YingJanshi · « **Reply #10 on:** 28 February 2018, 18:20:50 »

Quote from: Sartris on 28 February 2018, 18:14:47

we always go there

and i'm glad we'll be able to stop asking "are we there yet" on 3150

Is it 3151 yet?

jklantern · « **Reply #11 on:** 28 February 2018, 18:57:52 »

CLAN TANITE BRAIN SLUG HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE SHATTERED FORTRESS OR THE ILCLAN. WHATEVER ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. INCIDENTALLY, THERE ARE NOW FREE HATS FOR EVERYONE, WHICH ARE DEFINITELY HATS AND NOT TANITE BRAIN SLUGS.

Scotty · « **Reply #12 on:** 28 February 2018, 19:02:33 »

Guys, the MechWarrior Hall is thataway

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v v v

trboturtle · « **Reply #13 on:** 28 February 2018, 19:04:01 »

How can you forget Clan Blue Wombat?!?

Craig

Alexander Knight · « **Reply #14 on:** 28 February 2018, 20:14:18 »

Quote from: trboturtle on 28 February 2018, 19:04:01

How can you forget Clan Blue Wombat?!?

Craig

With a daily dose of antipsychotic medication, that's how.

sadlerbw · « **Reply #15 on:** 28 February 2018, 21:29:42 »

Clan manganese platypus will rule over all! We are both venomous AND nodular!

But yeah, I read that interview. Had to fight the urge to find Brent and wring him out like a moist towel for more info, but I managed. I’m quite ready to shatter me some fortresses!

Tyler Jorgensson · « **Reply #16 on:** 28 February 2018, 21:31:52 »

But seriously : this is good news and yet people will still be slightly disappointed. On one hand we get a new book soon-ish. On the other hand the old mega-book was split into two books and when things are split in two people have varied reactions to it. I loved First Sucession Wars and Second was disappointing compared to it: still a good book but not as great. Anyways: looking forward to it regardless!

pensiveswetness · « **Reply #17 on:** 28 February 2018, 21:50:09 »

*shrug* My $$$ is still squarely on Clan Dumb Arse.

jklantern · « **Reply #18 on:** 28 February 2018, 21:53:59 »

Quote from: pensiveswetness on 28 February 2018, 21:50:09

*shrug* My $$$ is still squarely on Clan Dumb Arse.

Wait, I'm a Clan?

Seriously though, I'm stoked to be hearing news about this set of books and am looking forward to it.

GRUD · « **Reply #19 on:** 28 February 2018, 22:17:46 »

Quote from: Tyler Jorgensson on 28 February 2018, 21:31:52

But seriously : this is good news and yet people will still be slightly disappointed. On one hand we get a new book soon-ish. On the other hand the old mega-book was split into two books and when things are split in two people have varied reactions to it. I loved First Sucession Wars and Second was disappointing compared to it: still a good book but not as great. Anyways: looking forward to it regardless!

It sounds like the choice was either 2 affordable books, or one book where you had to decide between "Book" or "Car Payment". :o

:D

And MY Vote/Guess for ilClan is Clan Opossum!

Tyler Jorgensson · « **Reply #20 on:** 28 February 2018, 23:09:16 »

Book: hands down. I can walk to work, and school will be slightly harder but it's doable. Must complete my library :)

But completely agree...

glitterboy2098 · « **Reply #21 on:** 01 March 2018, 04:42:19 »

come on. we all know the ilclan will be Clan Herb's cats..

Phobos101 · « **Reply #22 on:** 01 March 2018, 06:17:12 »

Quote from: glitterboy2098 on 01 March 2018, 04:42:19

come on. we all know the ilclan will be Clan Herb's cats..

I thought the smoke jaguars were already a thing?

Kidd · « **Reply #23 on:** 01 March 2018, 07:27:16 »

Yay, my curse continues - from the Exiled Wolves to the Nova Cats to Wolf's Dragoons to the Republic, my factions never survive.

I'm rooting for Ghost Bear so they probably don't get to be ilClan.

sadlerbw · « **Reply #24 on:** 01 March 2018, 11:05:53 »

Quote from: Kidd on 01 March 2018, 07:27:16

I'm rooting for Ghost Bear so they probably don't get to be ilClan.

Stop it! Stop rooting for them right this instant! Maybe if you start rooting for the falcons RIGHT NOW there will still be a chance for the bears!

You are probably right though. They might snarf a planet or two, but the Bears seem fairly happy where they are.

Hythos · « **Reply #25 on:** 01 March 2018, 13:23:08 »

I'm just happy we won't have CJF any more; I've been waiting a long time to see their demise, especially after what happened to my beloved CSV:

Passage 614:
For the Jade Falcons were not fit for the stars
that plotted their flight;
Their stand, at last, was the most impressive fight.
The thirsty soil that drank all their blood spilt,
still had more to drink than they could give.
With their last warrior's fall and their Annihilation complete,
one final verse is all that remains.
Passage 615:
Remember Jade Falcon!

** Disclaimer - this is only my hope, and is nothing of canon ...... yet :)

Azakael · « **Reply #26 on:** 01 March 2018, 13:34:21 »

Quote from: Kidd on 01 March 2018, 07:27:16

Yay, my curse continues - from the Exiled Wolves to the Nova Cats to Wolf's Dragoons to the Republic, my factions never survive.

I'm rooting for Ghost Bear so they probably don't get to be ilClan.

"They're not dead!" "They're getting better!"

Sartris · « **Reply #27 on:** 01 March 2018, 13:34:31 »

Quote from: Hythos on 01 March 2018, 13:23:08

I'm just happy we won't have CJF any more; I've been waiting a long time to see their demise, especially after what happened to my beloved CSV:

wait what now

Garrand · « **Reply #28 on:** 01 March 2018, 13:35:39 »

Quote from: Sartris on 01 March 2018, 13:34:31

wait what now

Yeah, what?

Damon.

ChrystalNiNja88 · « **Reply #29 on:** 01 March 2018, 14:43:01 »

Quote from: Kidd on 01 March 2018, 07:27:16

Yay, my curse continues - from the Exiled Wolves to the Nova Cats to Wolf's Dragoons to the Republic, my factions never survive.

I'm rooting for Ghost Bear so they probably don't get to be ilClan.

You and me both. It's hard being a Terran Hegemony fan. Every faction gets contested and eventually crumbles or changes. It does give me plenty of flavors to play with, though.