Articles by tag: Battlemech

BattleTech Mech Overview: Blackjack (Updated October 19, 2025)
This week we are taking a look at the Blackjack, the dependable little medium class dork you start out with in HBS's Battletech video game.
by Perigrin - Apr 20 2023
Battletech: Infantry Overview
Last week we looked at running tanks in Battletech, and this week we're looking at their traditional partners - infantry.
by Perigrin - Apr 13 2023
Battletech: A Basic Guide to Tanks
We couldn't ignore Battletech during MECHAHAMMER week. Here's a guide to the basics of why you'd want to bring some tanks in your force
by Perigrin - Apr 06 2023
Battletech: Specialized Armor and How to Defeat It
Have you been running into a Stalker covered in hardened armor like Jack has? He's taking a look at the specialized armors of Battletech and how to counter them on the battlefield.
by Jack Hunter - Mar 30 2023
Battletech: A Guide to Common List Archetypes: Part 1

by Perigrin - Mar 16 2023
Battletech: Mech Overview: Wraith
Battletech Mech Overviews return this week looking at the Wraith, which got a beautiful plastic model in the Alpha Strike box set.
by Perigrin - Mar 02 2023
Battletech: Mech Overview: Adder (Puma)
Perigrin is back again with a Battletech Mech Overview, examining the Puma this week.
by Perigrin - Feb 23 2023
Battletech: Faction Overview: Mercenaries
Mercenaries have been a huge part of Battletech since the very beginning. In addition to making your own units, there have been a few notable official ones, which Peri is taking a look at.
by Perigrin - Feb 16 2023
Battletech: First Solaris 7 Amateur Circuit Tournament Overview
Peri talks about the lessons he learned running his first Battletech tournament at his FLGS.
by Perigrin - Feb 09 2023
Battletech: Paint Starter Set Review
Catalyst Game Labs and Army Painter are releasing a paint starter set aimed specifically at battletech. They sent us a copy to review, and Perigrin has given them a go.
by Perigrin - Feb 02 2023