Unicorn Company; A BattleTech Podcast

Today our subject is one of the oddest Mechs to come from the Star League, and one if it's most forgotten; the Champion. This Mech has served everyone from the Star League to it's descendants on both sides of the Battle of Tukayyid, and today we take a look at it. Support the channelhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyCheck out our sponsorhttps://fortressminiaturesandgames.com

Today we explore the Star League's classic crustacean creation, the menacing mobile master of medium mechs, the energetic enemy of everything evil, the Crab! Support the channelhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyCheck out our sponsorhttps://fortressminiaturesandgames.comPainted Mech CreditsCarrie, private Collection, Unicorn Company BlackoutDeaney Anderson, MPU, Sword of Lighthttps://mechpa...

Today on 5 Minute Mechs we take a look at the Star League's first urban focused Mech, the Wyvern. come with me and explore the various iterations of this machine, and all of the ways the Wyvern brought an LRM 10 into urban engagements. Support the channelhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyCheck out our sponsorhttps://fortressminiaturesandgames.com

Today on 5 Minute Mechs we dive into the Sentinel. A Mech that originated in the Lyran Commonwealth, would become one of the most effective medium mechs in the Star League Defense Force, and end up being part of the Word of Blake's most awkward interpretations of a classic design. Thumbnail Mech from Mech Painters Union and painted by MustangCheck out the awesome artists at Mech Painters Union...

Designed to be the Star League's primary light mech, the Hussar would end up being one of the Mechs marred by its service to the Word of Blake. join me to take a journey with the Hussar from Star League scout to one of the many weapons that terrorized the Inner SphereCheck out the awesome artists at Mech Painters Unionhttps://mechpainters.orgSupport the channelhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCo...

Today on 5 minute Mechs we look at the Hermes. Named for the messenger of the gods, the Hermes is a high speed recon platform from the Star League defense force, does this Mech live up to the name? Support the channelhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyCheck out our sponsorhttps://fortressminiaturesandgames.com

Today we dive into one of the Star League's premier recon Mechs, the Mongoose and the journey to took from the Star League to the ilClanCheck out the awesome artists at Mech Painters Unionhttps://mechpainters.orgCamospecs onlinehttps://camospecs.com/Support the channelhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyCheck out our sponsorhttps://fortressminiaturesandgames.com

The Thorn was Ford's first, and last, entry in the BattleMech market. Today we take a look at this machine, and examine some of its history and variantsCheck out the awesome artists at Mech Painters Unionhttps://mechpainters.orgCamospecs onlinehttps://camospecs.com/Support the channelhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyCheck out our sponsorhttps://fortressminiaturesandgames.com

Today we take a look at one of the Star League's nimble light mechs that would eventually inspire the rise of OmniMech technology in the Clan, the Mercury. Visit our sponsorhttps://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Support the channelhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

Hello everyone! In this episode of the Unicorn Company Podcast we will take a look at some meme lists and heme lists, and how they might perform in competitive Alpha Strike. You can find information about the tournaments I mentioned in the news segment here:Trash Panda open - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DOCTsIRmaXimmJ5EbgcdE9JdXpeQvRvjD_6zwMQI39E/edit?usp=sharingEastern Assault Alpha Strik...

Today we take a look at the problem with the premium miniatures from Catalyst, talk about some solutions, and have our MekTek with the Black KnightSupport us on Patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyMetal newseen style alternatives to the "Premium" Minis:Wolverine 6R, 6D - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-medium/products/wolverine-6r-6d...

The Inner Sphere, ravaged by the clan invasion was looking for a way to fight back. In the midst of this effort, the Draconis Combine would do everything they could to reverse engineer the Clans' biggest technological edge, the OmniMech! Join me as we take a look at these history changing machines. Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyVisit our Sponsor - https://www.fo...

Today we take a look at the Rakshasa, a Mech that was designed and build as a response to the clans, which has been seen as an abject failure by many. Miniatures from Camospecs onlinehttps://camospecs.com/?s=Rakshasa Spooky 777https://www.patreon.com/spooky777

Today we take a look at the cost of BattleTech when compared to other game lines. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Support Our Sponsor https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/ Western Assault Rules and Info https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ILNRiSL0RM37-ElKpkYg9c1l7LEdlc6qecV3IIxzI6U/edit?usp=sharing Western Assault Scenario Pack https://docs.google.com/doc...

In this episode we take a look at what some people are trying to claim hobby tourism is, and compare it to what it actually is, and in the process find out how some people find themselves trying to gatekeep a game by ultimately excluding themselves from it. This episode's MekTek is the Marauder Join the Unicorn Company Patreon Check out our sponsor Fortress Miniatures and Games https://www.for...

In this episode we take a look at the Land Air Mech, and why it really isnt the amazing machine that it's made out to be.

In this episode we take a look at some of the stranger things that have happened in the Inner Sphere ad Periphery. Lost worlds, Unique Periphery societies, and Disappearing Jumpships. This Episode's MecTech segment is the Bombardier, The Archer's awkward cousin.

In this special episode we take a look at my most anticipated Mechs of the Mercenaries Kickstarter Thank you to our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you would like to support the podcast, you can support us at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

We take a look at the Pax unplugged announcements for minis and sourcebooks, and look at the Wendigo in our Mektek segment. If you would like to support the podcast, you can at patreon.com/unicorncompany We would like to thank our sponsor, Fortressminiaturesandgames.com

This episode takes a look at my experience at Southern Assault III, the games that were played, a little bit of a look at sportsmanship, and what I might like to see in the future. We also talk about the Turkina BattleMech in our MekTek section. If you would like to get the Turkina, check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at fortressminiaturesandgames.com You can also support us by be...

In this final Mektober installment we look at both the Nova, and the Mech it directly inspired as it terrorized the Inner Sphere, the Black Hawk-KU   Thank you as always to my patrons, you can join our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompany I would also like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, who you can find both the plastic Nova and the metal Black Hawk-KU and Nova at at fortres...

Today, in our third Mektober installment, we look at the Black Hawk Standard BattleMech, and discuss a bit of its history, and how it was sort of shoehorned into the universe.

Here in the second MekTober installment we look at an oddiry of the Star League, the Champion

In this first MekTober installment we look at a Mech which was actually requested by a fan, the Penetrator.   You can get the Penetrator mini from our sponsor fortressgamesandminiatures.com in the Hansens Roughriders force pack

In this episode we take a good look at Alpha Strike, and see if it the right fit for you. We also talk about the Pouncer BattleMech in our MekTek section. If you would like to get the Alpha Strike box set that the Pouncer is featured in, check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at fortressminiaturesandgames.com You can also support us by becoming a patron at patreon.com/unicorncompany