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On the Origin of Battlemechs

Brent , Joshua , Chandler, and Derek

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 231

On the Origin of Battlemechs is a podcast centered around the table top of Battletech. Each episode looks at a specific Mech in the Battletech universe. The subject Mech of each episode will be chronologically sequenced by first model. This podcast is intended as a resource for new and casual players of Battletech table top and Mech lore.

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Armor Up Episode 45: The Pegasus Scout Hovertank

Season 2 · Episode 45

vendredi 16 janvier 2026 • Duration 49:00

Chandler and Mario return, scouting our way into the New Year of 2026 with the Pegasus Scout Hover Tank!

For those noting the episode sounds different, we used a different editing method for this episode. Please let us know if you like/dislike how the audio turned out!

Edited by: Chandler Reller

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https://linktr.ee/uroboros_of_old

Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com

Student Patrons:

Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz

Ace Pilots:

John Keith III

OtOoB Ep 137: The Spartan

Season 1 · Episode 137

lundi 5 janvier 2026 • Duration 01:00:16

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek talk about the mech that is named after the ancient greek warriors, the Spartan.

[0:00] - Introduction
[7:34] - Models
[45:00] - Pilot Profiles
[54:05] - Data Dive: Martinson Armaments
[57:44] - Sources

Edited by: Brent

Patreon

https://linktr.ee/uroboros_of_old

Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com

Student Patrons:

Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz

Ace Pilots:

John Keith III

Armor Up Episode 41: Nighthawk PA(L)

Season 2 · Episode 41

lundi 3 mars 2025 • Duration 47:58

In this episode the cast discusses the pioneer of the Battle Armor family, the Nighthawk PA(L) suit of the SLDF special forces! We were also joined this month by Bourben of the Valhalla Club!

Edited by: Chandler Reller

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Twitter: @OriginofMechs

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Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com

Student Patrons:

Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz

Ace Pilots:

John Keith III & MetalEd

OtOoB Ep 98: The Goliath Part A

Season 1 · Episode 98

lundi 11 avril 2022 • Duration 01:01:19

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Goliath part A.

[0:00] - Introduction
[3:20] - Models
[31:45] - Pilot Profiles
[43:27] - Data Dive: Magistracy of Canopus Part 1
[54:51] - Sources

Edited by: Brent

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Twitter: @OriginofMechs

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Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com

Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna

Research Assistant: Jesty

Ace Pilots: John Keith III and Metal Ed

Field Marshal: Stahlkater

Armor Up Special: Get April Fooled!

Season 2

lundi 4 avril 2022 • Duration 01:16:47

In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute, with special guest host Conor, discuss the wild and wacky WiGE vehicles. Sometime we said we would never do. Prepare for shenanigans and lots of speed.

Edited by: Chandler Reller

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Twitter: @OriginofMechs

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Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com

Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna

Research Assistant: Jesty

Ace Pilots: John Keith III, and Metal Ed

Field Marshal: Stahlkater

OtOoB Ep 97: The Sentinel

Season 1 · Episode 97

lundi 28 mars 2022 • Duration 01:05:26

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Sentinel.

[0:00] - Introduction
[4:27] - Models
[40:11] - Pilot Profiles
[44:36] - Data Dive: House Davion Part 8
[1:00:08] - Sources

Edited by: Brent

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Twitter: @OriginofMechs

Discord

Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com

Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna

Research Assistant: Jesty

Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

Armor Up Ep 14: The Condor Heavy Hover Tank

Season 2 · Episode 14

lundi 21 mars 2022 • Duration 57:23

In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute talk about the zany designs of the Condor Heavy Hover Tank, with the special guest host Ben "Bourben"!

Edited by: Chandler Reller

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Twitter: @OriginofMechs

Discord

Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com

Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna

Research Assistant: Jesty

Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

OtOoB Ep 96: The Spider Part B

Season 1 · Episode 96

lundi 14 mars 2022 • Duration 41:13

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Spider part B.

Data Dive: House Kurita Part 5.

Edited by: Derek

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Twitter: @OriginofMechs

Discord

Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com

Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna

Research Assistant: Jesty

Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

Armor Up Ep 13: The Alacorn

Season 2 · Episode 13

lundi 7 mars 2022 • Duration 39:08

In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute talk about the troubled design history of the Alacorn, as well as go over what made the tank a huge success once New Earth figured out how magnets work!

Edited by: Chandler Reller

Patreon

Twitter: @OriginofMechs

Discord

Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com

Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna

Research Assistant: Jesty

Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

OtOoB Ep 95: The Spider Part A

Season 1 · Episode 95

lundi 28 février 2022 • Duration 43:35

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Spider part A.