BattleTech: Mercenaries Box Set – Now Available at Boxcat!
The wait is over, MechWarriors! The brand-new BattleTech: Mercenaries box set has landed on our shelves, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring this highly anticipated expansion to our BattleTech community. Whether you’re a veteran commander or just gearing up for your first contract, this box set is a game-changer for anyone looking to dive deeper into the gritty, high-stakes world of mercenary warfare in the Inner Sphere.
What’s Inside the Battletech: Mercenaries Box Set?
This box is packed with everything you need to launch your own mercenary company or reinforce your existing forces. Here’s what you’ll find inside:
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8 Fully Assembled BattleMechs: Including iconic models like the Devastator, Ostsol, Caesar, Starslayer, Chameleon, Quickdraw, Firefly, and Flea. These miniatures come ready to play, with excellent detail and quality—just waiting for your custom paint job!
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4 Combat Vehicles: For the first time, Catalyst Game Labs introduces plastic vehicles to the line—two Maxim Hover Tanks and two Galleon Light Tanks. These add a new dimension to your combined arms tactics!
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Pilot Cards & Alpha Strike Cards: Double-sided cards for each Mech and vehicle, covering multiple configurations and eras, plus dry-erase friendly Alpha Strike cards for streamlined play.
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Battlefield Support Deck: A robust set of 49 cards introducing minefields, airstrikes, artillery, and more—perfect for spicing up your scenarios with new tactical options.
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Punchboard Tokens: Infantry, vehicles, emplacements, and more—ideal for representing all the chaos of a true battlefield.
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Two Double-Sided Maps: Gorgeous 18” x 22” maps featuring Scattered Woodlands, River Valley, Woodland, and Lake Area terrain.
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Mercenaries Rulebook & Primer: A campaign-focused rulebook that introduces streamlined mercenary contract and campaign systems, plus a primer to immerse you in the lore and lifestyle of the mercenary trade.
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Record Sheets & Quick Reference Charts: Everything you need to get your forces on the table fast, including full BattleTech record sheets and handy quick-reference guides.
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Exclusive Novella: No One Left Behind by Michael J. Ciaravella—an action-packed story to get you in the mercenary mindset.
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Dice & Poster: Classic six-sided dice and a double-sided Inner Sphere map poster to inspire your next campaign.
Why the Battletech: Mercenaries Box Set Stands Out
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First-Ever Plastic Vehicles: This is the debut of high-quality plastic vehicle minis in BattleTech, expanding your tactical toolbox and bringing true combined arms warfare to your tabletop.
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Campaign Play, Simplified: The new mercenary contract and campaign system streamlines force building and mission planning, making it easier than ever to run a long-term campaign with friends.
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Battlefield Support Rules: Revamped support rules let you call in artillery, aerospace strikes, and more, adding depth and unpredictability to every engagement.
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Ready to Play, Ready to Paint: All minis come fully assembled and unpainted, so you can jump right into the action or take your time customizing your force.
What Do You Need to Play?
The Battletech: Mercenaries box set is an expansion, so you’ll need the BattleTech: A Game of Armored Combat box (or the BattleMech Manual/Total Warfare) to use all the rules and components. If you’re new to BattleTech, we recommend starting with the core box, then grabbing Mercenaries to expand your options and campaign play!
Our Take
We’ve been hands-on with the Mercenaries box and can confidently say it’s one of the most exciting expansions Catalyst Game Labs has released. The minis are top-notch, the new campaign system is engaging, and the combined arms focus brings fresh tactics to the table. Whether you’re looking to start your own mercenary outfit or add variety to your games, this box is a must-have.
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