Classic Battletech: Shattered Sphere (FAS1712) (Battletech Series, 1712) [Paperback]

Diane Piron-Gelman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1555603572 | ISBN-13: 978-1555603571 | Publication Date: March 1, 1999

In early 3061, Prince Victor Steiner-Davion returned from the Clan homeworlds triumphant -- but to an Inner Sphere that was radically different. The entire Ghost Bear population had relocated to the Inner Sphere; the St. Ives Compact was under siege; Katrina Steiner-Davion was sitting on the throne of New Avalon. Even with the overwhelming threat of the Clan invasion defeated, the Inner Sphere is still poised precariously between peace and war. Who will light the spark that will set BattleMechs® marching and worlds aflame once more? Drawing on information from five scenario packs, seven sourcebooks and more than a dozen novels, Shattered Sphere represents the ultimate guide to the people and places of BattleTech, as seen through the eyes of the characters who live there. Offering a brief, comprehensive history of the universe and an in-depth look at events from the Truce of Tukayyid through early 3062, this update is a must for any BattleTech fan. Shattered Sphere also includes detailed maps showing the current state of the Inner Sphere and the Clans.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: FASA Corp. (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555603572
• ISBN-13: 978-1555603571
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,984,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterfully done, April 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Classic Battletech: Shattered Sphere (FAS1712) (Battletech Series, 1712) (Paperback)

A great way to introduce newbies to the BattleTech Universe. And as for you hardcore fans, there's tons of new information concerning the Star League, every Clan, Comstar & the Blakists, and the Chaos March. Everything's changed.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect For New Fans of Battletech, December 16, 1999

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Robert (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classic Battletech: Shattered Sphere (FAS1712) (Battletech Series, 1712) (Paperback)

Shattered Sphere provides a great summary of the history of the Battletech universe for anyone who is new to Battletech. For those who enjoy reading the BT novels, this book is a great guide to help you sort out all the storylines that can seem a bit confusing. Even Battletech veterans will enjoy having this book around as a reference. I would recommend this book to all BT fans.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great source of info for new and old BattleTech fans!, February 11, 2001

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Christopher Gotovich (Plainville, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Classic Battletech: Shattered Sphere (FAS1712) (Battletech Series, 1712) (Paperback)

Having followed the BattleTech universe on and off for many years, I was pleasantly surprised to find this well-written supplement. I was a bit behind the times but Shattered Sphere did a brilliant job of filling me in. The rebirth of the Star League, the destruction of Clan Smoke Jaguar, Task Force Serpent and Bulldog, the end of the Clan invasion, Sun-Tzu Liao's using SLDF peacekeepers to help him absorb the St. Ives Compact, and the Fall of Terra to the Word of Blake are just a few storylines touched on within these pages. Maps, character bios, and mission briefings all help to make the reader think they are reading a real secret report about the status of the Inner Sphere. Thanks to this book I am once again collecting BattleTech novels and sourcebooks.