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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 Unionhttps://mechpainters.orgCamospecs onlinehttps://camospecs.com/Support the channelhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyCheck out our sponsorhttps://fortressminiaturesandgames.com

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/UnicornCompanyCheck out our sponsorhttps://fortressminiaturesandgames.com

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 Strike Tournament - https://tabletop.events/conventions/richmond-open-2026/schedule/43Battle for the Bay 2026 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PQVh8Rd0FsmoZEhqPi630FX-4e_FN12A/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=111973776979459206874&rtpof=true&sd=trueGoonhammer metal minis articles - https://www.goonhammer.com/battletech-metals-for-the-mechcommander-who-has-everything-part-1/https://www.goonhammer.com/battletech-metals-for-the-mechcommander-who-has-everything-part-1/Visit our sponsor - https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Support the podcast - https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

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-20-5197Wolverine 7M, 7M2, 7K - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-medium/products/wolverine-wvr-7m-7m2-7k-bt-472BattleMaster 1G, 1Gb - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-assault/products/battlemaster-blr-1g-1gb-20-5205-release-around-august-15Vulture C - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-heavy/products/vulture-c-20-5229Rifeman 3N, 3C - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-heavy/products/rifleman-rfl-3n-3c-20-5219Mad Cat A - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-heavy/products/mad-cat-timber-wolf-a-20-5228Phoenix Hawk PXH-1/3K - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-medium/products/phoenix-hawk-pxh-1-3k-20-5221Black Knight "Clanbuster" - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-heavy/products/black-knight-bl-9-knt-20-5207-release-around-august-15Ryoken TC, B - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-medium/products/ryoken-stormcrow-tc-b-20-5203Nova Cat B - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-heavy/products/nova-cat-b-20-5224

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.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Check out the Mech Painter's Union - https://mechpainters.org/

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.

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Today we take a look at the cost of BattleTech when compared to other game lines.

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Western Assault Rules and Info

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Western Assault Scenario Pack

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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

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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

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We take a look at the Pax unplugged announcements for minis and sourcebooks, and look at the Wendigo in our Mektek segment.

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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 becoming a patron at patreon.com/unicorncompany

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 fortressminiaturesandgames.com

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

In this episode of Unicorn Company I take a look at the new BattleTech Championship Circuit Alpha Strike rules, and see where things may have gone awry. I would like to tank my sponsor Fortress Miniatures and Games where you can get all your BattleTech needs https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/   Check out our Socials at:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569   Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 Discord https://discord.gg/uaWHKFUzHR And you can help support the podcast at our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

Hello everyone, this episode of the Unicorn Company Podcast touches on a sensitive subject. That subject is the intersection between the BattleTech community and the LGBTQ+ community.We also cover the new BattleTech essentials box set, and talk not only about the miniatures in it, but in our MekTek cover Yen Lo Wang, and all of it's varaints.I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, their website can be found at: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you want to support the podcast directly, our Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/JewelKnightJess' Red Bubblehttps://www.redbubble.com/people/bewareofthephil/shop

In this episode, there isn't a Mektek, or a news segment, because we are concentrating on the Kickstarter, the results of it, and what everyone can expect to see in about a year, but hopefully less time than that.I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, their website can be found at: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you want to support the podcast directly, our Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/

In this episode we look back at 2022, do a quick review of the Alpha Strike box set, and take a look at the Dasher OmniMech   After that we have a review of the collection of short stories by Bryan Young, Fox Tales.   Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1   If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/

A review of Recognition Guide 27

In this episode we take a look at some of the lesser noticed, but very important rules in Alpha Strike, as well as take a look at the new Rec Guide ilClan Vol 26.our MekTek today is the Scorpion Light Tank.Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgame...

After some questions were asked, this followup to Episode 4 of Season 3 looks at the reasons for selecting the units I did in the list, we also look at the Lelanian Industrial Complex's 3-d printable designs, as well as the Fire Scorpion BattleMech. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Lelanian Industrial Complex: https://www.patreon.com/LelanianIndustrialComplex This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/

In today's episode we take a look at the Southern Assault II tournament, and talk about the Scorpion BattleMech   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

So, First we take a look at the new Rec Guide 25, with the first appearance of new vehicle art.Then, a small bit about prep for Southern Assault IIfinally, what is in a name, the "controversy" surrounding the whole Rommel thing....

In this final episode of Mektober, we take a look at the Night Chanter and Spirit Walker

In this installment of the Mechtober series we take a look at the Prey Seeker and the Infantry hunting ninja that is the Scarecrow....

As promised, the Alpha Strike part of the Urbie Derby episode

In this Mechtober segment we will be taking a look at the much maligned UrbanMech, and the mechs it has spawned. There is a bit of news about the Mercenaries Kickstarter and also the MuL is down temporarily, so there will be an Alpha Strike follow-up segment for the UrbanMech, SuburbanMech, and UrbanMech IIC.    Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyMiffed Kitty Minis:https://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/Thank you to all my patrons for your support, this wouldn't be possible without you.

Today we look at the upcoming Southern Assault II tournament, we take a look at Redline Workshop's STL files and patreon, and talk about the Venom.Redine Workshop https://www.patreon.com/redlineworkshop/   Southern Assault II InfoPlayer Packhttps://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AIDS9jTAOda2U98&cid=20630149E8F9B406&id=20630149E8F9B406%21139601&parId=20630149E8F9B406%21109&o=OneUp   Sign Up Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1neTNfvRG45Y8eaCesF-DKPSIz2dyd4IfXz_CB2WQubQ/edit?fbclid=IwAR05lhd7wTprP2UY0iOQ2L8s_JrVpXDkUHjkJNa4vkaCHoz1RyGO_BdJeGo#gid=1Tournament   Unicorn Company Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany   Miffed Kitty Minis https://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/

This Mechtober installment is being invaded by eight legged.....err....four legged freaks!! You get three Spider themed quad (yes Paul, Quads, not Four Legged) Mechs, thanks to a suggestion from Patron BZ Archer. First we look at the Tarantula, followed up by the mech it inspired, the Stalking Spider, and then the Pepsi to that 'Mech's Coke, the Stalking Spider II, all in one episode...warning, I do ramble near the end.If you would like to support the podcast, you can enroll in our patreon at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Or, if you want some instant gratification for your support, you can check out Miffed Kitty Minis athttps://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/

Come with me and take a look at one of the most venerable Mechs in the history of the Inner Sphere, the Atlas. To be able to vote on future MekTek segments, including the rest of Mektober, join our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompany

In this episode we take another look at 3-d printing and it;s impact on the gaming industry, take  look at a creator, DeJong-Lewis Advanced Weapons, and talk a lot about a little Mech, the Spider.DeJong Lewis Advanced Weapons' patreon - patreon.com/D_LAW

This is the final between seasons episode, we look at the Owens, the DCMS' attempt to Omni up a Jenner, but actually created an Omni-Raven.

A look at the Alpha Strike Box, at least from what I can see from Gencon pics, we take a quick look at the Rattlesnake, and I go on a bit of a rant.   Support us at our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompany or you can support us by going to our sponsor, Miffed Kiitty Minis at Miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com

This season break MekTek looks at the Jenner IIC, an enigmatic little Mech from the Clan invasion

This is a special report on events that just recently happened. Blaine Pardoe has been booted from the franchise.

In this episode we cover the Wars of reaving, this is a long, drawn out episode, and has a lot of moving parts. It took way too long to put together.    MekTek segment - The Septecemia   Sponsored by Miffed Kitty Minis at miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com You can support the podcast at patreon.com/UnicornCompany

Hello everyone, in this episode we talk about the Word of Blake Jihad, after a tiny news snippet, and also talk about one of their super Mechs, the Archangel.You can support the podcast at www.patreon.com/unicorncompanyor by visiting our sponsorhttps://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/

Hello everyone, sorry for the late episode. Today, we take a look at the FedCom Civil War, talk about a ton of news that has come out for the game, and I randomly plug an awesome sticker I found online.Unicorn Company Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/The awesome stickers I mentioned:https://www.redbubble.com/de/people/EnbyKaiju/shop?asc=u The awesome person who created them: https://twitter.com/EnbyKaiju For how to enter the BattleTech Raffle to benefit the Trevor Project, check out this video: https://youtu.be/ctl3IGsezwo And finally, the Unicorn Company Podcast patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

In this episode we will be looking at the Clan Invasion Era of the BattleTech universe, touching on some of the bigger highlights of the Era.    In our Mektek segment we will be looking at the Warhammer IIC.   If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to patreon.com/unicorncompany

In this episode, we start to take a look at each of the eras in BattleTech, this time around we will be looking at the Succession Wars, the war of 3039, and what it sets everything up for in the future.    Our Mektek today is the Warhammer.

Today I look at Alpha Strike tactics, talk about commissions, and a myriad of other things. To enter the raffle make a minimum donation if 5 dollars Here And forward your confirmation  email to  Trevorbtraffle@gmail.com  To get the proxy from our sponsor for the Hellstar, check out their page here. http://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/product/morningstar-assault-mecha

In this episode we take a look at the cavalry,  probe, and Assault lances, I also talk a bit about the Empires Aflame setting  and go over the Sekhmet Assault tank.