Battletopia Stories

This weeks tale comes from the BattleTech Field Manual : Updates published by Wizkids. The Glory March is written by Loren Coleman and Introduction by Christopher "Bones" Trossen.    For five years the Inner Sphere has known war on a scale not seen in centuries, with the militaries of literally every faction seeing action to one extent or another. Now, as relative peace appears to be set...

** Unofficial Alert **   Hail Mechwarriors, now a tale from Reddit written by DuneManta. And performed with his kind permission I give you Fire Wall.    Atticus, attempts to hold off 240 tons of Clan Star in his faithful Viking 2F. Outnumbered and outgunned he intends to make the Clanners pay for every inch of soil with molten metal, shrapnel and blood.    I read this shor...

This weeks tale comes from the BattleTech Field Manual : Federated Suns  written by Christoffer "Bone" Trossen and Chris Hatford.   The vast star empire known as the Federated Commonwealth is shaking.  Political unrest, disobedient civilians and outright hostile military  means one thing. Civil war is looming on the horizon. Too little, too  late for the world of Kathil. &...

Check out Adam's Youtube Channel at Dream Made Productions  https://www.youtube.com/c/DreamMadeProductions And now a tale from BattleTech Total Warfare 9th Edition, written by  Phaedra M Weldon.   A Clan Wolf Striker Star, seeking to take control of Orkney's last major  spaceport city outside Wolf control, engages a Clan Jade Falcon Star in  combat. The two Stars exchange...

I'm back baby! Just a quick update on the channel, hopefully I will be back in the saddle next week telling more tales (it feels like forever!).   As mention in the post, I am debating a novel. Its up to you guys if you fancy that. Give us a 👍 or a 👎.  I think I have found the book I want to do, haven't read it yet but the blurb got me excited.  So cast your vote now!! And you'll...

And now a request from a subscriber, James Ripley. Well here it is  James. Better late than never!  Welcome back everyone to Episode 8.  Todays story is written by David  Smith from the amazing Shrapnel Magazine #3.    The date is the 9th November 2790 and The Draconis Combine pay a visit  to the Federated Suns planet of Nouveau Toulouse, in force. We follow &nbs...

The year is 3063. The FedCom Civil War had begun. The fight extends  through the Federated space. Brother against sister, families divided...  on the planet Kaumberg, the local nobility was divided between both  sides. Kirkpatrick's Pack, a mercenary unit on planet is charged with  keeping the peace. But can they? If you have any favourite stories you want being told, hit me up...

Dara's one of the little people. She counts herself as more fortunate  than many. We take to the back alleys of Solaris VII for a glimpse of  cleaning up on the shadier side. If you have any favourite stories you want being told, hit me up and I'll see what I can do. If you did enjoy then why check out my insta where we do more  battletech, behind the scenes etc. Or pop on over to m...

It's 3133 and The Republic Of The Sphere is in turmoil. Follow Colonel  Vidar as he attempts to restore order to his fractured command.   The book and expansion can be purchased here : https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/97744/BattleTech-Dark-Age-Turning-Points-Vega If you have any favourite stories you want being told, hit me up and I'll see what I can do. If you did enjoy then why che...

The weeks story is from the Battletech Historical Turning Points -  Mallory's World.  We find House Davion taking on the Combine for the  planet, fighting to the bitter end.  The book can be downloaded for free here https://bg.battletech.com/wp-content/uploads/10%20Previews/CAT35TP007_HTP%20Mallorys%20World_Preview.pdf?x64300   :::::::::::::::::::: If you did enjoy then wh...

The third episode from BattleTech, is about MechWarrior Sergeant Odin Sigurd, and  his personal Raven BattleMech Huginn. Fighting for the Free Rasalhague Republic Huginn plays a decisive role.   Just a short one this week, without SFX as I wanted a more natural tone  to this one. Hope you enjoy!  The original text can be read here:  https://web.archive.org/web/201905131231...

Another BattleTech story, this time from the Operation Turning Points:  Falcon Incursion book.  This was my second audio narration, so is still rough around the edges! Hopefully it is still enjoyable to the ear worms though! If you have any favourite stories you want being told, hit me up and I'll see what I can do.    The book can be purchased here https://www.drivethrurpg.com...

Hi, I'm Shrapnel and welcome to Battletopia Stories, home to the stories and history of your favourite gaming universes. This season is all about BattleTech, a game of armoured combat. Thats right its giant stompy robot time!  This was my first ever punt at a audio narration, using Audition, sound mixing the whole thing. So its far from perfect but I'm pretty proud of it! Hope you enjoy it to...

Hello mechjocks, shrapnel here. Yes it’s me, please do excuse the voice. Like the world of Brinton I’ve got the scourge plague, probably the Capellans..again, and lost my voice. It’s very slowly coming back but it’s going to take a few weeks according to the docs. Anyway, it has been 20 days, 36 stories, a new podcast, and many  sleepless nights but it’s been a blast!   Whilst losin...

19th May  Precentor, the prisoner has been processed as instructed and proved to be susceptible to interrogation. The prisoner is unharmed and will be  sent to holding for return to her Clan on the next available transport.   The ambush in the Devil’s Bath on the 6th was more successful than  initially thought with the loss of most of a Super Nova in the first wave (see at...

18th May   My Precentor, it is my unhappy duty to report that Clan Wolf continue  their push towards the city of Brzo. So far our defences have been  ineffective. We are redoubling our efforts and  shall, by the Blessing  of Blake stand firm at the city boundaries.   In the meantime reports have come in from previous battles which require  your attention, mainly...

17th May   Clan Wolf, led by Khan Natasha Kerensky's "Wolf Spiders" and Phelan  Ward's "Ax Five", march inexorably push towards their second objective, the city of Brzo. Sources Lost Destiny BattleTech Universe #12 by Michael A Stackpole  https://www.amazon.com/BattleTech-Legends-Destiny-Blood-Kerensky-ebook/dp/B0047O2RXS Battletech : Battle of Tukayyid https://www.drivethrurpg.com/...

After a lengthy period of resupply and consolidation Clan Wolf launch  their fresh offensive.    From his Command Bunker deep in the Tamo Mountains, Precentor Marshall  Anastasius Focht marshals his forces for the coming onslaught. Sources Lost Destiny BattleTech Universe #12 by Michael A Stackpole https://www.amazon.com/BattleTech-Legends-Destiny-Blood-Kerensky-ebook/dp/B0047O...

To: Gavin Dow, First Precentor, Comstar First Circuit Compound, Hilton  Head Island, North America Terra.   From: Adept grade three - Omega Theodore Parsons  Re: Shintaro Lectures: ComStar Press 3054  Date: 15 May 3070   In the Name of the Blessed Blake First Precentor, rejoice! We have found  it. Today, whilst cataloguing the inventory you sent us, we have found &nbs...

14th May   Clan Wolf are the last Clan standing and been biding their time,  preparing, studying their enemy. They know what Comstar are doing and are happy to play the game. Finally after two days of logistics,  redeployment and rest they launch their renewed assault.   Will the 9th Army hold? Will the 10th be able to reach their beleaguered  comrades and help defend Brzo...

No current battle reports are available Precentor, as it appears Clan Wolf are marshaling their forces and building their stockpiles.   But the computer has found this encrypted report. It appears to be an  account of the 388th Division (The White Banshees) and makes for troubling reading.   ++++ Decrypted File++++   7th May After their long crawl across the Prezno Plain, the F...

12th May   Whilst Clan Wolf take a self imposed two day resupply and consolidation  period, Clan Steel Viper make their last final play to win an adjective.  After many fierce days of fighting and destruction, Steel Viper finally  emerge from the Devil’s Bath. Only to find that they no longer have the  forces required to compete for their objective.  A general retreat...

11th May   Like their totem, Clan Wolf stand alone. A predator stalking its prey in  the long grass, slowly moving into the perfect position. Basing their  attack on their experience of the Inner Sphere, Clan Wolf have prepared  and were proceeded methodically. Much to the annoyance of Comstar.    To take their objective city of Brzo, the Wolfs had to clear Bloodyt &n...

10th May As is the way with the Clan, those weakest ill prepared and unworthy had been dealt with. Only the strong survive. Clan Ghost Bear officially declare the end of their campaign and leave Tukayyid. Their final result was a loss after only succeeded in holding Spanac but failed to take Luk. Clan Smoke Jaguar, suffered the loss of both Khans in a single campaign, forcing the Clan to retreat o...

Of the seven clans that invaded Tuakyyid only four remain as fighting forces. Of those four only two remain as true fighting forces, Clan Jade Falcon and Clan Wolf. The remaining two Clans, Ghost Bear and Smoke Jaguar are clinging onto life. Comstar forces are tired and diminished but buoyed by their victories so far. Can they hang on and finish the task? Soon we shall see. Sources Battletech : Ba...