#northwind highlanders

[agbpaints]

I have always wanted to play battletech but feel overwhelmed on making a team I can fill that fits the time period and stuff. Do I gotta make up a mercenary group to field a Highlander or does Steiner or Capellan have any? I am fairly stupid so I may be overcomplicating this.

You're in luck! Compared to something like warhammer 40k, battletech's restrictions on who gets what are fairly loose- I'd say more than half my games are basically 'set bv, set era, bring whatever'. This is decently supported by the lore- while militaries do have certain mechs they maintain in large number or unique designs they largely try to keep to themselves, battlefield salvage is and has always been a big part of Battletech. 'Kill the meat, save the metal' and all that.

If you'd like more concrete construction limits or its part of whatever scenario you're playing, Catalyst maintains a website called Master Unit List which is a database of which units are generally available to whom and when. This isn't a concrete list, but more an idea of what a given faction is able to get their hands without some serious string pulling. For instance, Mercenaries don't actually get access to a highlander in the succession wars per the MUL (northwind notwithstanding), but both the Capellans and Lyrans are maintaining downgraded HGN-733 variants in that time period

[artofbattletech]

Last stand of the Royal Black Watch, published in Northwind Highlanders scenario pack from 1997, artist might be Shane White, Loston Wallace or Matthew Plog

[ross-hollander]

At some out-of-the-way station's obligatory 'merc bar':

The Steiner Stein. Big, strong, impressive, expensive. Frankly, more a flex than a drink.

The Liao Surprise. Unassuming, small, but potent for its size.

The Davion Deluxe. Classically done and delivers well.

The Kurita Classic. Fine, pure, traditional to the last drop.

The Marik Mixup. A chaotic blend of flavor. They say it never goes down the same way twice.

The ComStar Comet. Simple and consistent under the cultivated layer of sophistication.

The Republic on the Rocks. A middle-of-the-road flavor; satisfying but certainly never shocking.

The Clan Wolf. Strong and direct, with a consistent, full-throated flavor.

The Clan Jade Falcon. Bitter something fearsome. Takes some vindictiveness to actually finish.

The Clan Hell's Horses. A powerful opening with a kick of a finish to follow up.

The Clan Sea Fox. A hair stronger, and twice as expensive, than you would expect.

The Clan Smoke Jaguar. The pure burn of unadorned but high-quality liquor.

The Clan Nova Cat. Alcohol-free.

The Scorpion Empire. Available to VIPs only.

The Wolf Empire. Classical style derived from the Clan Wolf but with an all-new flavor.

The Alliance Special. A drink off the beaten track, smoky and jagged-edged.

The Dominion Deluxe. A seamless mix of strength and subtlety.

The Devlin's Choice. An unplaceable taste with a kick you'll never see coming.

The Snord's Delight. Fruity and sweet, light but with a sting of something to raise the spirits.

The Highlander Burial. True Northwind whisky, on ice chilled from her pure, crystal-clear springs.

Today's special: down the Malthus' Challenge in one go (and keep it down) for your chance to win a Refuse My Batchall?! keychain.

No longer served: the Jihadi Joy, the Razin' Hazen, the Mongol Doctrine, and the Kentares Crush.

[ariesgamesandminis]

Restocks for BattleTech are up from Catalyst Game Labs!

A Time of War BattleMat - Alpha Strike - Aero Base 1 BattleMat - Alpha Strike - Aero Base 2 BattleMat - Grasslands Alpine BattleMat - Grasslands Desert BattleMat - Grasslands Lunar Interstellar Operations Alternate Eras Mechwarrior Destiny Miniature ForcePack - Clan Ad Hoc Star Miniature ForcePack - Clan Fire Star Miniature ForcePack - Clan Heavy Star Miniature ForcePack - Clan Striker Star Miniature ForcePack - Eridani Light Horse Hunter Lance Miniature ForcePack - Inner Sphere Heavy Battle Lance Miniature ForcePack - Inner Sphere Heavy Lance Miniature ForcePack - Inner Sphere Support Lance Miniature ForcePack - Kell Hounds Striker Lance Miniature ForcePack - Northwind Highlanders Command Lance Miniature ForcePack - Snord's Irregulars Assault Lance Miniature ForcePack - Wolf's Dragoons Assault Star

[katarvitz]

Something I bought a while back, either for a small Dragoons force or to bolster my Northwind Highlanders.

Right after buying it, I seriously had two questions:

How cheesy would it be to deploy a lance of nothing but Annihilators?

Why did I buy just the one Urbanmech?

[berrodarmstrong]

[mechaddiction]

myriac: mark zug northwind highlanders #mecha – https://www.pinterest.com/pin/429108670738859292/

[mechagalaxy]

Sten Hugo Hiller - 627184: War of `67. Last day, main clashes.

(By Sten Hugo Hiller - 627184) War of `67. Last day, main clashes. As the dreams of good prizes filled the minds of the Commanders the fighting picked up in most battles. Some clans increased their advantages, other clans managed to reduce their opponents lead, and in some cases get past them. But most of the clans still held some reserves in readyness for a last offensive. With four hours of fighting remaining, the scores stood: Div 1 Odins secret chamber 129 - 27 Winters Coming W.C. have done a good job, but O.s.c. have claimed better than 100 additional objectives. Spirit of Bunny 32 - 58 Brotherhood of Arcane Dragons The Dragons seem to have fastened a death-grip on the Bunnies. Div 2 Northwind Dragons 61 - 12 M&L Team Banzai The Banzai`ers have managed to secure an even dozen of objectives. Unfortunately for them the Dragons have more than five times as many. Death Dealers 88 - 4 Slaughter House 5 The Slaughterers have managed to win a few clashes, but the Dealers have a successrate in excess of 95%. Div 3 Death`s Collectors 25 - 29 T.B. BlackWatch Lots of fighting have been seen, and BlackWatch is still in front. But the Collectors need only a handfull of wins to turn the tables, so this might be a Match to Watch. Avengers of Bunny 28 - 36 Star League The Leaguers are still in front. But the Bunnies have managed to keep contact, and might get past in a late offensive. Div 4 Black Star Lycan Rangers 82 - 6 "Raging Vengeance" The Rangers havean overwhelmng superiority here, but R.V. have at least gotten some wins. M&L Black Cats 13th A.D. 71 - 90 Omegas Lots of additional hard fights have seen the Omegas get past the Cats, and gain a lead of nearly a score objectives. Div 5 Ronins 33 - 17 Black Star Renegades The Ronins have managed to get past the Renegades, and have nearly twice as many wins as them at this point. Heroes 52 - 22 Death`s Revenge The Heroes have kept up the pressure and have won better than 70% of all fights. Death`s Disturbed Asylum 30 - 22 Diamond Dragons Since the last report both the Asylants and the Dragons have doubled their scores. Which leaves the Asylants with a decent advantage of 8 wins. Mad Scientist.7 39 - 1 Alpha Legion The Scientists seem to be in full control. Of the two-score clashes recorded, the Legion have only won one. Div 6 Smurf Platoon 8 - 30 Chess Dragons The Smurfs have managed to win another half-dozen clashes, but the Dragons have nearly four times as many wins. Defenders of Bunny 90 - 12 Murderbots Only an additional half-dozen fights have been reported. As Murderbots only won one of them, the Bunnies seem destined to emerge victorious. ***Raging Vengeance*** 9 - 9 ARMORED CORE A few additional fights have brought R.V. and A.C. neck to neck. As the total amount of clashes seen until now is low, this looks like an actionfilled finish. Might be a Match to Watch. Today and Tomorrow 32 - 20 M&L NecroMantics T&T have managed to turn the tables, and are now a dozen wins in front of the Necromancers. Div 7 Black Star Bandits 39 - 0 T.I.o.M.T. The Bandits have continued to pummel the Toys, and have at this time claimed nearly two-score unopposed objectives. M&L B.o.P.S. 21 - 15 Murdermechs Some additional fighting have been seen. The Smurfs have increased their advantage a bit, but not enough to feel safe if Murdermech unleashes a late offensive. T.B. 1st K.H. 32 - 1 Behemoth The Highlanders have claimed additional wins, while Behemoth seem unable to get any more. **R.V.** 3 - 30 M&L A.R.S.E. R.V. have claimed only one more win. That puts them at 10% of the Smurfs score. Div 8 JC`s Rowdy Bunch 25 - 28 Deaths Hecklers The Bunch have claimed plenty of wins lately, and are not far behind the Hecklers. Will this be a Match to Watch? Murdermech mini 14 - 44 Major Steel Murdermech have secured a generous dozen of wins lately, but they are still score-and-half behind the Steelers. Ronins 2 40 - 2 Karma II Karma have gotten a couple wins, but as the Ronins have 20 times as many it looks pretty hopeless for them. Active Sleepers 5 - 14 *Raging Vengeance* The Sleepers have won a few more skirmishes and are within striking distance of R.V. Div 9 Jagdstaffel 2 3 - 10 Karma A bakers dozen fights have been registred. Karma have won the lions share, but lots of additional fighting is in the cards. This might well become a Match to Watch. Mad Scientist 1 22 - 0 Cold Dead Hands The Scientists have claimed better than a score unopposed wins. Will it give them the victory, or will a late offensive turn the tables? I.N.A. 6 - 0 Dawn Patrol The Alliance have claimed a half-dozen wins. If Dawn Patrol refuses to play that is enough for a win, but a late blitz might well change the outcome. Murdermech Micro 40 - 25 U.G.F. Plenty of additional action have been seen. Murdermech hold the whip hand for now, but a reversal of fortunes is not impossible. Div 10 Borg Collective 35 - 33 RED AXE More than three-score additional fights have been reported. For the moment the Borgs are a couple points in front of the Axemen, but that could change in moments. Looks like a thrilling finish to come, and probably a Match to Watch. Banditos 1 - 8 House of Gowron Less than two handfulls of skirmishes have been reported. The H.o.G.`s have a decent advantage, but perhaps the Bandits will steal the victory in the last moments.

[cam2d]

More mechs, this time for the Northwind Highlanders!

[ariesgamesandminis]

Just in from Fighting Pirannha Graphics!

New: Clan Hells Horses - Theta Galaxy House Kurita - Order of the Five Pillars Federated Commmonwealth - 1st Somerset Strikers (Version 2) Illician Lancers - 59th Strike Regiment Northwind Highlanders - 1st Kearny Highlanders (Dark Age) Northwind Highlanders - Republican Guards (Dark Age) Scorpion Empire

Restocks: Clan Jade Falcon Clan Spirit Cats - Purifiers Clan Wolf - 9th Wolf Guard Striker House Davion House Kurita Raven Alliance Rim Worlds Republic Star League - Eridani Light Horse (new)

[ariesgamesandminis]

Fighting Pirannha Graphics restocks are in!

BattleTech: Clan Wolf in Exile - 13th Wolf Guards Cluster House Davion - Davion Guards House Kurita - 7th Sword of Light House Marik - Free Worlds Guards Marian Hegemony Northwind Highlanders - 1st Kearny Highlanders Northwind Highlanders - 2nd Kearny Highlanders Northwind Highlanders - Marion's Highlanders Northwind Highlanders - McCleod's Highlanders Northwind Highlanders - Northwind Hussars Raven Alliance Taurian Concordat

Accessories: Black & Yellow Warning Stripes

Numbers: Futura Numbers - 01-33 - Black Futura Numbers - 34-66 - Black Futura Numbers - 67-99 - Black Gothic Type 1 Numbers - 01-33 - Black Gothic Type 1 Numbers - 34-66 - Black Square Numbers - 01-33 - Black Square Numbers - 34-66 - Black Square Numbers - 67-99 - Black Stencil Numbers - 01-33 - Black Stencil Numbers - 34-66 - Black Stencil Numbers - 67-99 - Black Swiss Numbers - 01-33 - Black Swiss Numbers - 34-66 - Black

[ariesgamesandminis]

Restocks are in from Fighting Pirannha Graphics!

BattleTech 21st Centauri Lancers House Kurita - 1st Sword of Light House Kurita - 2nd Sword of Light House Kurita - Sword of Light House Marik - Marik Militia Kell Hounds Northwind Highlanders - Stirling's Fusiliers Rim Worlds Republic Wolf's Dragoons

Numbers Futura Numbers - 01-33 - White Futura Numbers - 34-66 - White Futura Numbers - 67-99 - White Gothic Type 1 Numbers - 01-33 - White Gothic Type 1 Numbers - 34-66 - White Square Numbers - 01-33 - White Square Numbers - 34-66 - White Stencil Numbers - 01-33 - White Stencil Numbers - 34-66 - White Stencil Numbers - 67-99 - White Swiss Numbers - 01-33 - White Swiss Numbers - 34-66 - White

[katarvitz]

WIP Galore

So, @rai-knightshade nominated me for the following after they were tagged in by someone else:

Write the latest line from your WIP (or post where you last left off in your art), and tag as many people as there are words in the line. Make a new post, don't reblog!

In my case this is a bit problematic, as I've got about five or six things ongoing at once. Some stories, some tabletop, some just ideas that I've noted down as an idea to get back to much later on, and a few that are just bullet points. So, let's just give the quick version.

The first of these was a competition from the Dark Jedi Brotherhood to write a story about a character reflecting upon their mistakes. This is being re-written and expanded upon, but the last line was an amusing one:

No other group their size would have been brazen or determined enough to reach the building amid a storm for just food and drink.

Another one that is a pure monologue, presented as a lesson to an unseen class:

“It shows our true selves, it reveals what we are to the galaxy."

The rest are a mix of ongoing efforts. I'm not about to show off commissions, so here's a bunch of restoration efforts and some personal projects which are in the pipeline.

Starting with a White Scars Kill-Team I'm finishing off:

The previously shown Thunder Warriors (this time with a close-up of a few I'm just presenting here):

A heavily customised Eldar Wraithknight that I started on and has sadly been on the back burner for a bit too long now:

A Bolt Action force that I bought up and I'm repainting (with the gun carrier here as a quick stand-in):

Some Gue'vesa that I'm working up bit by bit, but was delayed due to the wealth of goodies the Imperial Guard/Astra Militarum are getting:

A force of Eldar Exodites (some are done, others I'm working on, so here's the big dinosaur transport):

And a lot of Battletech (the King Crab here is one done by someone else, I'm just finishing it and using it as a reference for the rest of my ComStar mob before I move onto the Nova Cats and Northwind Highlanders):

So, now I need to tag in a few followers. I'm going to fudge the numbers a bit here, but this is everyone I can justify tagging:

@zrinboy (please follow him for tabletop things of every sort)

@royal-occultist-compendium (seriously follow him for brilliant stories)

@loktarogar (lots of fantastic tabletop stuff)

@jayadan (Game store owner, fantastic painter, and brilliant guy)

@carlageddon (a returning face to tabletop gaming with displays from the 90s)

@sirianddeanseethestars (owner of the blog of many fandoms among other things)

@explosiverunes (She with more models than God)

@mxmastermikah (With everything from 40K to Gunpla on their blog)

@radishgnome (with paintings, art and everything besides to show)

@kalamitykas (talented multimedia artist I was very glad to find on here after largely retreating from Twitter)

And that's all I can manage here.

[ariesgamesandminis]

Fighting Pirannha Graphics & FLG Mats restocks are in for BattleTech!

FPG: Clan Hell's Horses Clan Wolf - 341st Assault Cluster Clan Wolf - Beta Galaxy Clan Wolf in Exile - Beta Galaxy Clan Wolf in Exile - Omega Galaxy House Kurita - Dragon's Fury House Marik House Steiner House Steiner - 10th Lyran Guards House Steiner - 11th Lyran Guards House Steiner - 15th Lyran Guards House Steiner - 24th Lyran Guards House Steiner - 3rd Lyran Guards House Steiner - 5th Lyran Guards House Steiner - 6th Lyran Guards House Steiner - Lyran Guards Magistracy of Canopus Northwind Highlanders - Northwind Fusiliers (Dark Age) Steel Wolves - Crusader Cluster Steel Wolves - Wolf Lancers Steel Wolves - Wolfkin Keshik Team Banzai

[ariesgamesandminis]

New Decals & restocks are in from Fighting Pirannha Graphics!

New: Clan Goliath Scorpion - Seeker Galaxy Clan Hells Horses - Alpha Keshik Clan Hells Horses - Beta Galaxy Clan Hells Horses - Delta Galaxy Clan Hells Horses - Eta Galaxy Clan Hells Horses - Iota Galaxy Clan Hells Horses - Omega Keshik Clan Protectorate House Kurita - Ameratsu House Kurita - The Brotherhood House Steiner - 8th Lyran Regulars Northwind Highlanders (Dark Age)

Restocks: Clan Hells Horses Clan Hells Horses - Alpha Galaxy Clan Wolf - Delta Galaxy Clan Wolf - Epsilon Galaxy House Kurita - Ryuken Lone Wolves (New) Magistracy of Canopus Northwind Highlanders (New) Rasalhage Dominion

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[ariesgamesandminis]

Highly wanted ForcePacks are restocked!

No ETA on I.S. Battle Lance at this time…

A Game of Armored Combat Alpha Strike - Box Set Battle Mat - Grasslands Savanna Clan Invasion Box Set Clan Invasion Salvage Blind Box Map Pack - Alien Worlds Map Pack - Battle of Tukayyid Miniature ForcePack - Clan Ad Hoc Star Miniature ForcePack - Inner Sphere Command Lance Miniature ForcePack - Inner Sphere Direct Fire Lance Miniature ForcePack - Northwind Highlanders Command Lance Miniature Force Pack - UrbanMech Lance Tactical Operations - Advanced Rules Technical Readout - Dark Age Technical Readout - Clan Invasion

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