Episode 25: Kyle(Kaz) and I discuss the mercenary unit, The Illician Lancers! This unit formed from an ancient knightly brotherhood are primed to be a part of the Sea Fox plans in the ilClan era. Join us for their lore, ideal Forcepack make-up, and how-to for playing the Lancers in a campaign or as OpFor!Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

Episode 24: Zemer and I missed out on GenCon, so we come together once again to talk about our favorite, and not so favorite, announcements from GenCon 2025! 0:00 - 3:41 Intro3:41 - 15:20 GenCon Pics & Events15:20 - 38:26 BattleTech Gothic38:26 - 43:16 TRO 3025 Centennial43:16 - 47:14 Dice47:14 - 57:31 Upcoming Forcepacks & Minis57:31 - 1:18:08 BattleTech Aces (4 Boxes)1:18:08 - 1:30:53 Fiction1:30:53 - 1:39:48 OutroCheck out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Join the Valhalla Club Discord!https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsFollow me on socials:Follow on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mercenarystarpodcast/Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mercenarystar.bsky.socialMusic:TI-84 - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller Neon Renegade - @StreamBeatsbyHarrisHeller ​

Episode 23: Zemer and I discuss the little known mercenary unit, The Thumpers! This 3025 all Assault 'Mech unit is surprisingly set to be a major player in the ilClan era, if they only get the chance. Join us for their lore, ideal Forcepack make-up, and how-to for playing the Thumpers in a campaign or as OpFor!

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Episode 22: Mario " Brute" Garzolini returns!! The Armor Up podcast co-host joins me to talk about the Black Thorns!! This legendary and controversial(?) mercenary unit have a unique history, yet were lost due to developer error! Join us for a fun ride!Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games!https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcastFollow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star PodcastFollow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSGCheck out the other awesome BattleTech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYsEmail us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com

Episode 21: Chandler from On the Origins of BattleMechs joins me to talk about the Chaos Irregulars!! This newer mercenary unit was a product of BattleCorps and survived the dark times both in game and out!

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APRIL 1st NEWS ALERT!!The Mercenary Star Podcast proudly welcomes Andrew Krull as its newest co-host!In an unexpected but exhilarating turn of events, Andrew Krull became a free agent when the WolfNet Radio Podcast disbanded on April 1st. Wasting no time, the Mercenary Star team swooped in to secure Krull’s unparalleled expertise in mercenary lore.Krull, widely recognized for his passion and meticulous knowledge of the Dragoon rating system, is thrilled to join the show. When asked about the move, he couldn't hide his excitement. “This is the moment I’ve been waiting for,” he said, grinning from ear to ear in an exclusive photo. “To be able to freely dive into the nitty-gritty of ranking every mercenary unit out there—well, it's a dream come true.”The podcast teased Krull’s upcoming debut episode, promising heated debates, unrivaled analysis, and plenty of witty banter with the existing team. Fans everywhere are eager to see what this new chapter brings for the Mercenary Star Podcast.Stay tuned—it’s about to get mercenary-level intense!

Episode 20: Derek from On the Origins of BattleMechs joins me to talk about the 21st Centauri Lancers!! This illustrious mercenary unit has been around since the beginning, and is primed for big things in the ilClan era!

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Episode 19: Billy Caldwell from the Oklahoma BattleTech group joins me to talk about Hot Spots: Hinterlands and how it expands the Mercenary Box set and refreshes the Chaos Campaign for the ilClan era! Plus, we talk about BattleTech in 2024, from the 40th anniversary to GenCon to the growth of BattleTech in Oklahoma; and finally setting some Goals for 2025! It's a full episode! Check out our sponsor: Fortress Miniatures & Games! https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Check out the Oklahoma BattleTech Facebook group & Discord here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/okbtech Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on X/Twitter: https://x.com/MercStarPodcast Follow the Mercenary Star Podcast on Instagram: @Mercenary Star Podcast Follow Seth on X/Twitter: https://x.com/WhiteFoxSG Check out the other awesome BattleTech Podcasters & Creators in the Valhalla Club discord! https://discord.gg/NjMqnXqPYs Email us at mercenarystarpodcast@gmail.com