Mercenary's Handbook
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"Variety is the spice of battle..."
By the 31st century¸ war has raged in the Successor States for over 200 years. In this ongoing conflict¸ the mercenary soldier has ample opportunity to seek his fortune under the banner of one of the Great Houses--a career fraught with danger but rich in potential rewards.
The Mercenary's Handbook is a BattleTech and MechWarrior supplement describing the mercenary way of life. It details everything from troop capabilities to mereceanry unit's expenses¸ and from the ins and outs of contract negotiations to the nature of 31st century warfare. Commentary and views on the Succession Wars mercenary provide a solid background for gamers who need to learn the basics of the business of war¸ while game rules translate these ideas into simple systems for creating a merc outfit¸ finding and signing with employers¸ and resolving ane entire military campaign.