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[Lan Pyrelight]

Hi all,

Fairly new to the actual books so wanted to confirm one thing.

I know 3039 is supposed to include the "Unseen" mechs but from an art perspective, is it using the 3025 art, or new art for the unseen? Been searching google but didn't really find any info about it.

Given that, should I even try to search for an original 3025 or is 3039 a better read overall?

[Lord Ikka]

There is no art for the Unseen in 3039- just shaded outlines of the models. 3039 includes the rules for all the older Phoenix Mechs, but not the artwork.

For newer artwork, your looking at TRO 3085 (Catalyst publishing 2010) or TRO Project Phoenix (WizKids/FANPRO publishing 2003). The older artwork is in TRO 3025 or 3050, but you'll need the old FASA publishing ones circa 1990, not 1996.

Honestly if you're just looking for the artwork, TRO Project Phoenix is your best bet if you can find it. It gives re-done versions of all the variants and they look much better, in my opinion, than the older art. The older art is very much in the Gundam-style, with handheld weapons and suchlike.

Edited by Lord Ikka, 30 September 2013 - 01:01 PM.

[Skylarr]

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Technical Readout: 3039 is the latest book to provide technical data for units before the recovery of LosTech and the technological renaissance that accompanied such events as the recovery of the Gray Death Memory Core and the Clan Invasion. This mammoth tome comes from the perspective of the 3070s looking back on the beginning of the War of 3039 and includes the Unseen, combat vehicles, aerospace fighters, conventional fighters, and Star League downgrades.

Technical Readout: 3039 only shows you the silhouettes of the new art work. Technical Readout: Project Phoenix shows you the new artwork for each Unseen Mech.

[Pht]

3039 is a pretty good read and better represents the lore as it exists right now; not that it's changed a lot.

The original 3025 TRO is considered a classic, those who read it originally really love it, and yes, some of the unseen art is better, but not all of it.

If you're looking for an entry point into the TRO's 3039 is a good TRO to pick up.

If you want to "get your toes wet" on the timeline further up, the FAN MADE tro 3063 (NOT official) is pretty representative of the quality and layout of the official tros.

It can be found here: http://www.ourbattle....com/downloads/

Really though, ANY of the TROs are worth picking up if you like the tech and the 'mechs.

[Lan Pyrelight]

Thanks all for the feedback!

Guess I'll be picking up multiple items lol.