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<nav class='TOC'><span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>1</span><a href='#introduction'>Introduction</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>2</span><a href='background.html#background'>Background</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>3</span><a href='force-construction.html#force-construction'>Force Construction</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>4</span><a href='force-management.html#force-management'>Force Management</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>5</span><a href='scenarios.html#scenarios'>Scenarios</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>6</span><a href='conversion.html#scenario-conversion'>Scenario
Conversion</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>7</span><a href='instant-action.html#instant-action'>Instant Action</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>8</span><a href='league-play.html#league-play'>League Play</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>9</span><a href='event-play.html#event-play'>Event Play</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>10</span><a href='short-story.html#renorsal-reversal'>Renorsal Reversal</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>11</span><a href='outworlds-wastes-map.html#_24'>Outworlds
Wastes Maps</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>12</span><a href='sample-tracking.html#sample-tracking'>Sample Tracking</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>13</span><a href='sample-tracking-event.html#sample-event-tracking'>Sample Event Tracking</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>14</span><a href='sample-forces.html#sample-forces1'>Sample Forces</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>15</span><a href='bv-adjustments.html#force-bv-adjustments'>Force
BV Adjustments</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>16</span><a href='combat-vehicle-primer.html#combat-vehicle-primer'>Combat Vehicle Primer</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>17</span><a href='references.html#references'>References</a></span>
<span class='sectionToc'><span class='TOC-number'>18</span><a href='downloads.html#downloads'>Downloads</a></span>
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<h3 class='sectionHead' id='introduction'><span class='titlemark'>1 </span> <a id='x2-10001'></a>Introduction</h3>
<div class='sectionTOCS'>
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<p class='noindent'> <span class='ecti-1000'>BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes </span>provides a framework for a narrative BattleTech league with simplified logistics. Players
take the role of a commander leading a combined arms force searching the Outworlds Wastes for LosTech and glory.
Completing objectives in scenarios earns C-bills that commanders use to maintain and upgrade their force. Commanders play
scenarios in multiple formats, such as <span class='ecti-1000'>BattleTech </span>and <span class='ecti-1000'>Alpha Strike</span>. This framework can be modified to meet the goals of the
organizers and players.
</p>
<p class='indent'>
</p>
<h5 class='likesubsubsectionHead' id='goals'><a id='x2-2000'></a>Goals</h5>
<ul class='itemize1'>
<li class='itemize'>Foster a friendly and welcoming environment
</li>
<li class='itemize'>Create personalized lore for your BattleTech forces
</li>
<li class='itemize'>Track the struggles and accomplishments of these forces
</li>
<li class='itemize'>Explore BattleTech lore, equipment, and rules
</li></ul>
<p class='indent'>
</p>
<h5 class='likesubsubsectionHead' id='contents'><a id='x2-3000'></a>Contents</h5>
<p class='indent'>This website covers background information, player rules, league organizer information, event rules, and reference
material.
</p>
<p class='noindent'> To start with smaller scale event play, where each commander controls a mixed combined arms lance, read the <a href='event-play.html#event-play'>Event Play</a>
rules. Sample scenarios are available as <a href='downloads.html#downloads'>downloads</a> and the Event Play rules include instructions on creating additional
scenarios.
</p>
<p class='noindent'> For <a href='league-play.html#league-play'>League Play</a> where each commander controls a combined arms company, see the <a href='force-construction.html#_'>Force Construction</a> and <a href='force-management.html#force-maintenance-and-improvements'>Force
Maintenance and Improvements</a> rules. Optional advanced force construction and force management rules are also included.
Sample scenarios are available as <a href='downloads.html#downloads'>downloads</a> and the <a href='scenarios.html#scenarios'>scenarios</a> rules include instructions on creating additional
scenarios.
</p>
<p class='noindent'> The reference materials include a region <a href='outworlds-wastes-map.html#_24'>map</a>, sample <a href='sample-tracking-event.html#sample-event-tracking'>event</a> and <a href='sample-tracking.html#sample-tracking'>league</a> force tracking sheets, and a list of
<a href='references.html#references'>references</a>.
</p>
<p class='indent'>
</p>
<h5 class='likesubsubsectionHead' id='disclaimer'><a id='x2-4000'></a>Disclaimer</h5>
<p class='indent'><span class='ecti-1000'>BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes </span>is fan-made and based upon the official BattleTech rules from Catalyst Game Labs. See the
<a href='references.html#references'>References</a> for a list of official Catalyst Game Labs products that <span class='ecti-1000'>BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes </span>specifically
references. BattleTech is a registered trademark of The Topps Company, Inc. in the United States and other
countries.
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<h5 class='likesubsubsectionHead' id='questions-and-downloads'><a id='x2-5000'></a>Questions and Downloads</h5>
<p class='indent'><span class='ecti-1000'>BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes </span>is online at <a href='https://outworlds-wastes.jeremylt.org'>https://outworlds-wastes.jeremylt.org</a>. The <span class='ecti-1000'>BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes </span>GitHub
repository is at <a href='https://github.com/Eudicods/outworlds-wastes'>https://github.com/Eudicods/outworlds-wastes</a>. You can post feedback or ask questions as <a href='https://github.com/Eudicods/outworlds-wastes/issues'>GitHub Issues</a> or
email <a href='mailto:outworlds-wastes@jeremylt.org'>outworlds-wastes@jeremylt.org</a>.
</p>
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</p>
<h5 class='likesubsubsectionHead' id='acknowledgments'><a id='x2-6000'></a>Acknowledgments</h5>
<p class='indent'><span class='ecti-1000'>BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes </span>would not have been possible without hours of discussion and editing on the Colorado
BattleTech Discord server or the months of gameplay and testing.
</p>
<p class='noindent'>
</p><dl class='description'><dt class='description'>
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<p class='noindent'><span class='ecbx-1000'>Editor</span>: Jeremy L Thompson
</p></dd><dt class='description'>
</dt><dd class='description'>
<p class='noindent'><span class='ecbx-1000'>Contributors</span>: Listed in PDF
</p></dd><dt class='description'>
</dt><dd class='description'>
<p class='noindent'><span class='ecbx-1000'>Art</span>: <a href='https://ko-fi.com/bleptarts'>Tera Arguello <span class='tcrm-1000'>• </span>bleptarts</a>, <a href='https://jaredblando.com'>Jared Blando</a>, <a href='https://www.deviantart.com/mattplog'>Matt Plog</a>
</p></dd><dt class='description'>
</dt><dd class='description'>
<p class='noindent'><span class='ecbx-1000'>Fiction</span>: Listed in PDF
</p></dd></dl>
<p class='indent'>
</p>
<h5 class='likesubsubsectionHead' id='version'><a id='x2-7000'></a>Version</h5>
<p class='indent'>This website is current as of March 10, 2025.
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<p class='noindent'>
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<p class='noindent'></p>
<div class='center'>
<p class='noindent'>
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<p class='noindent'>"<span class='ecti-1000'>BattleTech </span>is so engaging because it has a place for all of us. In the
world building and fiction, absolutely, but also in the playing
community and on the production side. It is now and always has
been a product of a lot of people’s dreams that somewhere and some
when out there, humanity will find a place to make its dreams and
aspirations come true. We all have the chance to realize ourselves in
<span class='ecti-1000'>BattleTech</span>."</p></div>
<p class='noindent'> <br />
Michael A. Stackpole</p></div>
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