Category: Books

BattleTech: A Strategic and Tactical Primer (Pt 1)

BattleTech: A Strategic and Tactical Primer (Pt 1)

Back in early 2008, I was asked to contribute to an upcoming BattleTech product. Designed to be an expansion to the at-the-time forthcoming Introductory Box Set, the Clan Box Set Expansion would elevate technology, rules, and units for both new and experienced players alike. I was asked to write the Strategy and Tactics booklet. In …

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The Dragon’s Potpourri

The Dragon’s Potpourri

The final chapter of Handbook House Kurita is still somewhat stuck, largely due to me losing an evening’s worth of writing earlier this week. Typically I hit CTRL-S every few minutes to save my work as I write but for some reason, I didn’t the other night. When I went to close down, I got …

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In Kurita Space, No One Can Hear You Complain

In Kurita Space, No One Can Hear You Complain

HBHK writing is in the winding down stage; I would’ve been done the other day except I completely forgot the role playing notes in the Rules Annex. A little shock there when I discovered I still had a bit more to write. But then again, it covers more of the “general life” of a Combine …

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Life Amongst the Dragon’s Stars

Life Amongst the Dragon’s Stars

[“Black Marble” by NASA Goddard Photo and Video] And we’re back with a look at the ongoing work in Handbook: House Kurita. One of the more popular bits of the Handbook series is the Touring the Realm section, which provides a wide look at various worlds in the interstellar nation. Each author picks the worlds …

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The Two-Headed Snake

The Two-Headed Snake

This will be the last update on Handbook: House Kurita for 2012. Principal writing is winding down and during the upcoming holiday week, most of the book will be (hopefully) completed. I’m also hoping to start seeing some of the art soon; it’s been far too quiet on that front. One of the primary things …

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Ever Forward the Dragon Creeps

Ever Forward the Dragon Creeps

      And we’re back with the next installment of HBHK, letting you peek behind the Dragon’s curtain at the mysteries within. Or something like that. Anyway, progress continues forward. I’ve pulled some material for preview; the selections this week are scattered across multiple sections.

On Interstellar Relations, Kurita-style

On Interstellar Relations, Kurita-style

Work on HBHK continues apace, though last week was largely interrupted due to my work’s massive annual conference. Since I handle all of their communications…all extraneous writing was suspended for most of the week as I spun the media web. The entire conference was a huge success, however, and I’ll be returning to my work …

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On the Obligations of the Ideal Citizen

On the Obligations of the Ideal Citizen

The highest ideals to which the subjects of Lord Kurita can aspire are Purity and Harmony. By Purity is meant freedom from all that might come between the citizen and their duty to their Lord and government. [Commentary: Purity does not mean avoidance of bodily functions such as sex. Rather, it refers to using those …

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Devotion to the Success of the Combine Through Proper Work

Devotion to the Success of the Combine Through Proper Work

“Devotion to the Success of the Combine Through Proper Work” (Dictum Honorium VII, 215-216) Devotion to duty, perfected through greater self-discipline, leads to an improved state of personal freedom and sense of joy focused on fulfillment in one’s work. [Commentary: Business is war on the field of numbers. Financial ruin from poor decisions and improper …

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Update the Whatever (aka What I’m Reading Right Now)

Update the Whatever (aka What I’m Reading Right Now)

My wonderful wife and her family got me a Nook Simple GlowTouch for my milestone birthday recently, and it’s turned my passion for reading into overdrive. Those who have known me for a long while know of my “talent” for reading 5-7 books at a time and managing to keep everything straight with regards to …

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