BattleTech: Shrapnel, Issue #3

BattleTech Universe #Mag3

by Philip A. Lee, Michael A. Stackpole, Loren L. Coleman

THE DAY THE STAR LEAGUE DIED! The Official BattleTech Magazine brings you more BattleMech action from the war-torn 31st century and beyond!Celebrate Star League Day with tales of a long-abandoned ’Mech rediscovered and pressed into service, a quest for vengeance in enemy territory, the resurgence of old ghosts, and the threat of bitter betrayal in the face of long odds. Charge headlong into technical readouts, assassin conspiracies, in-depth equipment articles, playable holiday-themed scenarios, and more—all from BattleTech veterans, fan favorites, and new A. StackpoleLoren L. ColemanBlaine Lee PardoeBryan YoungBryn BillsCharles DalmasChris HusseyDaniel IsbernerAlex KaempenCraig A. Reed, Jr.Eric SalzmanLance ScarinciDavid SmithTom Stanley

Genres: Science Fiction

178 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2020

Reviews

[Vicente Serrano Lespier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great installment of this anthology magazine with great stories by Michael Stackpole, Bryan Young and other battletech authors.

[Kevin K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another solid anthology of Battletech stories. These ones seem to occur the the 3100s for the most part. I'm not super familiar with this time period, but the stories were enjoyable. Of special note was "The Secret Fox" by Bryan Young, and "Waylon's War" by Blaine Lee Pardoe.

I do find it weird that we get snippets of information for the RPG (in this case, information on pistols) snugged in around the rest of the content....but....I guess it IS Battletech and fits with the theme of the anthology.

[Apollo124 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stuff for all Battletech fans!

Shrapnel is only three issues old, but it is consistently delivering solid content downrange. Whether you want new stories, new mini missions, minor rules expansions, or just in-universe fluff, they have you covered. Highly recommended!

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a solid volume.
A lot of the stuff in this new magazine collection is better than some of the stuff they are putting into the other short story anthologies.
This volume had several good bits from succession war era to dark age era.
Great Battletech fiction and action.

[John Somers · Rating 4 out of 5]

17/20.

[Tim Gray · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another decent little collection of Battletech short stories, and some scenarios - less keen on those!

[Christopher · Rating 3 out of 5]

These anthologies are still a mixed bag but “Doc Bens” is the best BT story I’ve read so far.