NBT-Solaris Encyclopedia

The following pages are an exhaustive supply of information concerning NBT-Solaris, Solaris VII, the MechWarrior 3 RPG, and the online Character Creation system.  Also included is a variety of background information that may be made use of in creating your own role-play events and stories to add to the league.

A Brief History of Solaris VII Solaris VII A Primer for Solaris Games A Whistlestop Tour of Solaris VII The Game World Solaris City A Tour of Solaris City International Zone Black Hills Cathay Kobe Montenegro Silesia Solaris City Location Index MechWarrior RPG Character Creation Affiliations Early Childhood Late Childhood Higher Education Real Life Traits Quirk Listing Stigma Listing Skills Field Skill Groups

While NBT does not support the mass-distribution of PDF versions of the current CBT sourcebooks, there are 2 PDF's compilations that have been released which are very helpful in the understanding of character creation. The first (MechWarrior Affiliations) contains information on the base Affiliations used in the MechWarrior RPG. The second (MechWarrior Master Document) is a detailed encyclopedia of all the base Life Paths from all 4 life stages of character creation. This second PDF also contains cross links to Next Path information, which can make planning out your future characters much easier.

• MechWarrior Affiliations PDF (344 KB)
• MechWarrior Master Document PDF (2.56 MB)

The following books make for excellent "recommended reading" for the NBT-Solaris league. They are not required, but they do make available a large amount of additional information that avid role-players will find very helpful in the development of their characters and their roles within NBT-Solaris. As new character booster packs are added to the league, additional books will be listed here as well (ex. "A Guide To Covet Ops" contains 35 new Life Paths and Affiliations to be added at a later date).

	Description: Get out of the cockpit and into the adventure with the all new, updated MechWarrior, the science fiction roleplaying game set in the explosive BattleTech universe. Players take on roles such as spies, fighter pilots, smugglers and, of course, MechWarriors. Revised with a completely new game system, this edition featues fast-playing rules and colorful fiction that bring the vast BattleTech universe to life.Get out of the cockpit and into the adventure with the all new, updated MechWarrior,the science fiction roleplaying game set int he explosive BattleTech universe. Players take on roles such as spies, fighter pilots, smugglers and, of course, MechWarriors. Revised with a completely new game system, this edition featues fast-playing rules and colorful fiction that bring the vast BattleTech universe to life. Direct Link To Purchase from FRP Games
	Description: For Players: Expanded character creation rules that compile and update all Field Manual life paths and explain how to create your own. Also included are an alternate point-based character creation system and a complete construction system for battle armor. For Gamemasters: Provides expanded rules on how to run adventures in the BattleTech universe, how to incorporate contacts and enemies into your game, as well as a section on the various underworld organizations in extent. Also includes a complete section on creating and using creatures, with an ample sampling of alien fauna. The Classic BattleTech Companion offers advanced and alternate rules for players and gamemasters. This indispensable book provides numerous new skills and traits, advanced weather rules, administration and organization of noble land-holds and more information on life in the MechWarrior universe. Direct Link To Purchase from FRP Games
	Description: Adventure awaits on the Game World of Solaris VII, where death is a sport and the stakes are your life: The first in a series of MechWarrior Guides, this book combines source material and complete information for campaigning on Solaris VII, along with a full-length adventure for MechWarrior, Third Edition. Also included are detailed 'Mech dueling rules, in high demand since the original Solaris VII box set went out of print. Note: Finding this book may prove to be difficult. I believe that there is going to be a new version of this book released soon, under the title "BattleTech RPG: Map Pack Solaris VII". The release date is set within the next few months. Once this is confirmed, as well as the actual content of the book, we will update this page accordingly. Direct Link To Purchase New Version from FRP Games

The following books have been used as reference materials in the creation of the NBT league systems. While they are not recommended reading for specific members in the league, they are still excellent sources of information on Classic BattleTech and the history of the CBT Universe. Each of these books can be found at FRP Games. A fuller listing of the books used in the creation of the NBT league system can be found at the NBT-HC Encyclopedia.

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