Articles by tag: Mech

Goonhammer Battlemech Championship: Light Mechs
Wrapping out the end of the year the Goonhammer crew are taking a look at their top 10 mechs in each weight class, starting with the lights. by Jack Hunter, einherjarvalk, Liberty, Perigrin, lynnding-library - Dec 05 2025
BattleTech Mech Overview: Legionnaire
The Legionnaire is a very fast medium characterized generally by being built around a single torso mounted weapon. Jack's taking a look at the variants in this week's Mech Overview.
by Jack Hunter - Nov 12 2025
BattleTech: In Defense of the Standard Through-Armor Crit
While our Mech Overviews default to looking at a game played with floating through-armor criticals, not everyone plays this way. This week Valk is looking at reasons to play with the standard rule.
by einherjarvalk - Nov 14 2025
BattleTech Mech Overview: Guillotine
The Guillotine is a rugged mech with decent mobility and the ability to put on one hell of a laser light show. Lynn's taking a look at all the variants.
by lynnding-library, einherjarvalk, Liberty - Nov 05 2025
Battletech Playtest Packet #1: Final Thoughts
After a month and a half of testing Battletech Playtest Package #1, the crew returns with new thoughts.
by Jack Hunter, Perigrin, Liberty - Oct 24 2025
Battletech Mech Overview Updates: Tian-Zong, Shadow Hawk, Blackjack, and Force Manual Davion
Now that the Tian-Zong record sheets are sorted out, Jack has gone through with updates from multiple issues of Shrapnel and Force Manual Davion.
by Jack Hunter - Oct 19 2025
BattleTech Mech Overview: Thanatos and Commando Updates
In this Mech Overview we're returning to the previously covered Thanatos and Commando, reviewing new variants added in Shrapnel.
by Jack Hunter - Oct 15 2025
BattleTech Mech Overview: Flashman
This week in Battletech we are taking a look at the Flashman, a weird egg shaped dork from TRO 2750.
by Perigrin - Sep 24 2025
BattleTech Mech Overview: Shadow Cat
The star of Mech Warrior 4: Vengeance, the Shadow Cat is a bit of a disappointment on the table. Perigrin takes a look at the configurations.
by Perigrin - Sep 10 2025
BattleTech Mech Overview: Commando (Updated October 15, 2025)
This weeks Battletech 'Mech Overview looks at the Commando, a 25 ton goober with a cool appearance, some strange design choices, and a price that is hard to beat.
by Perigrin - Oct 15 2025