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[Wriddle]

I've been playing Mechwarrior games ever since my parents got a free Mechwarrior 2 CD with their first IBM computer. I love everything about the Mech universe.

But I've never read any of the fiction or learned very much of what's going on with the storyline. Would love to correct this and am looking for a little feedback on where would be a good point to start at in the series (which looks like it'll keep me busy for awhile).

[TheRulesLawyer]

Pick up the blood of Kerensky trilogy
http://www.amazon.co...k/dp/B0047GNE6A

Its set right at the time period we're starting in.

Edited by TheRulesLawyer, 28 February 2012 - 11:30 AM.

[AdamBaines]

TheRulesLawyer, on 28 February 2012 - 10:32 AM, said:

Pick up the blood of Kerensky trilogy
http://www.amazon.co...k/dp/B0047GNE6A

Its set right at the time period we're starting in.
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Agreed.

Also, the Warrior Trilogy would be good. Its prior to the Clan Invasion but will get you up to speed on the general feel for a lot of the Inner Sphere major players and politics. Who hates who and why.

http://www.amazon.co...30456619&sr=8-1

[TheRulesLawyer]

Most annoying thing is finding these actually in stock. I can't wait for more of it to transition to ebooks so it never goes OOP.

[Jhereg KnT]

If you want the quick overview grab the Universe guide from the ClassicBattletech site:

http://www.battletech.com/downloads-2/

[Wriddle]

Very awesome. I will start with the Universe Guide, move onto the Warrior Trilogy, and then check out the Kerensky Trilogy. Thanks for the information everybody.

[Zenmore]

Wriddle, I had the same question recently and found this list of Battletech books in chronological order:
Book Title Author Comments
“Sword and the Dagger” by Ardath Mayhar -- The 31^st Century begins
“Decision at Thunder Rift” by William H. Keith Jr. --Saga of the Grey Death Legion -- Book 1
“Mercenary’s Star” by William H. Keith Jr. -- Saga of the Grey Death Legion -- Book 2
“The Price of Glory” by William H. Keith Jr. -- Saga of the Grey Death Legion -- Book 3
“Warrior: En Guarde” by Michael A. Stackpole --Birth of the Federated Commonwealth--Book 1
“Warrior: Riposte” by Michael A. Stackpole -- Birth of the Federated Commonwealth--Book 2
“Warrior: Coupe” by Michael A. Stackpole -- Birth of the Federated Commonwealth--Book 3
“Wolves on the Border” by Robert N. Charrette
“Heir to the Dragon” by Robert N. Charrette
“Lethal Heritage” by Michael A. Stackpole -- The Blood of Kerensky -- Book 1
“Blood Legacy” by Michael A. Stackpole -- The Blood of Kerensky -- Book 2
“Lost Destiny” by Michael A. Stackpole -- The Blood of Kerensky -- Book 3
“Way of the Clans” by Robert Thurston -- -- Jade Phoenix Trilogy -- Book 1
“Bloodname” by Robert Thurston -- -- Jade Phoenix Trilogy -- Book 2
“Falcon Guard” by Robert Thurston -- -- Jade Phoenix Trilogy -- Book 3
“Wolf Pack” by Robert N. Charrette
“Main Event” by James D. Long
“Ideal War” by Christopher Kubasik --Is there room for Honor in a dirty little war?
“Natural Selection” by Michael A. Stackpole
“Assumption of Risk” by Michael A. Stackpole
“Blood of Heroes” by Andrew Keith
“Close Quarters” by Victor Milan
“Far Country” by Peter L. Rice
“D.R.T” by James D. Long
“Tactics of Duty” by William H. Keith Jr.
“Bred for War” by Michael A. Stackpole
“I am Jade Falcon” by Robert Thurston
“Star Lord” by Donald G. Phillips
“Highlander Gambit” by Blaine Lee Pardoe
“Hearts of Chaos” by Victor Milan
“Operation Excaliber” by William H. Keith Jr.
“Malicious Intent” by Michael A. Stackpole
“Black Dragon” by Victor Milan
“Impetus of War” by Blain Lee Pardoe
“Double Blind” by Loren L. Coleman
“Binding Force” by Loren L. Coleman
“Exodus Road” by Blaine L. Pardoe -- -- Twilight of the Clans -- Book 1
“Grave Conenant” by Michael A. Stackpole -- Twilight of the Clans -- Book 2
“The Hunters” by Thomas S. Gressman --Twilight of the Clans -- Book 3
“FreeBirth” by Robert Thurston -- -- Twilight of the Clans -- Book 4
“Sword and Fire” by Thomas S. Gressman --Twilight of the Clans -- Book 5
“Shadows of War” by Thomas S. Gressman --Twilight of the Clans -- Book 6
“Prince of Havoc” by Michael A. Stackpole -- Twilight of the Clans -- Book 7
“Falcon Rising” by Robert Thurston -- -- Twilight of the Clans -- Book 8
“Threads of Ambition” by Loren L. Coleman -- The Capellan Solution -- Book 1
“The Killing Fields” by Loren L. Coleman -- The Capellan Solution -- Book 2
“Dagger Point” by Thomas Gressman
“Ghost of Winter” by Stephen Kenson -- -- One of the MechWarrior Books, while set in the BT Universe, presents no information that furthers the time line.
“Roar of Honor” by Blaine Lee Pardoe -- One of the MechWarrior Books, while set in the BT Universe, presents no information that furthers the time line.
“By Blood Betrayed” by Blaine Lee Pardoe & Mel OdemOne of the MechWarrior Books, while set in the BT Universe, presents no information that furthers the time line.
“Illusions of Victory” by Loren L. Coleman -- Is the game world of Solaris VII a reflection of the Inner Sphere?
“Flashpoint” by Loren L. Coleman
“Measure of a Hero” by Blaine Lee Pardoe
“Path of Glory” by Randall N. Bills
“Test of Vengeance” by Bryan Nystul
“Patriots and Tyrants” by Loren L. Coleman
“Call of Duty” by Blain Lee Pardoe
“Initiation to War” by Robert N. Charette -- A MechWarrior Book, it does further the time line
“The Dying Time” by Thomas S. Gressman --A MechWarrior Book, it does further the time line
“Storms of Fate” by Loren L. Coleman
“Imminent Crisis” by Randall N. Bills -- -- A MechWarrior Book, it does further the time line
“Operation Audacity” by Blaine Lee Pardoe
“EndGame” by Loren L. Coleman
“Ghost War” by Michael A. Stackpole -- First of the MechWarrior Dark Age books: set approximately 80 years after End Game
“A Call to Arms” by Loren L. Coleman
“The Ruins of Power” by Robert E. Vardeman
“A Silence in the Heavens” by Martin Del Rio
“Truth and Shadows” by Martin Del Rio
“Service for the Dead” by Martin Del Rio
“By Temptations and by War” by Loren L. Coleman

[osito]

Remember to check the start date in those books. Most are after we start game-play but will give you a solid idea of what is going to happen, and how gameplay will be used. Those books and tros will give you a good idea when a new mech or weapons system may be added to the game.

[Saren21]

The battletech wiki is not a bad place to start for a good over view of what has happend up untill the darkages. they have time lines and history of the Inner Sphere and Clans. Correct me if i am wrong but i think this game takes place is just before the clan invade and just after the 4th succession war in the timeline.

[Semyon Drakon]

Wow I have all of them bar the dark age ones, cos they are dreck...

Was considering selling them, now with MWO on the way i will hold onto them and have a re read.

Semyon