The Net Mekton Mecha Book V.7.1

Versions 1.0 to 6.3 Compiled by James O. Shank
Version 7.0 to 7.1 Compiled by by David Kelk
With help from Numerous Netters without whom this book would not exist

Mekton and the associated texts are copyright R. Talsorian Games
Jovian Chronicles and it's Associated texts are Copyright
Ianus Publications.
Battletech is Copyright Fasa Corporation.
Robotech and Macross gaming materials are copyright Paladium Games.
Designs are copyright their authors, though I doubt that they will
get much opportunity to make any money from them.
Cover Design by Rodney Durick. Mekton Text Logo copyright
R.Talsorian Games

Version 7.1 Introduction by David Kelk:

It's been quite a while since I've seen a new version of the net.mekton.handbook. I was concerned that James had disappeared and the book would go with him. Not wanting this to happen I got in touch with him and have agreed to take over the maintenance of the book for the forseeable future. James is just too busy right now to do it himself. My first priority is to get the book up on the web and add more mecha to it. If you have any mecha please mail them to me at FS337203@sol.yorku.ca.

Net.Mekton.Mecha.Book Table of Contents

I: Introduction

What is the Mechabook?
Funding Blurb
History
FTP Site Availability

II: Generic Zeta Mecha

Mecha from Scott Foster
1. Grim Slade
Mark Chase has created a full campaign setting that goes by the name of Metal Storm [off site link]
David Kelk [that's me] also has created a campaign called: Robots: A Fight for Territory

Generic Mekton II Mecha

Mecha by Kevin Lighton
Mecha by Keneth Miller
1. Silver Talon
Mecha by David Larsen
1. Steelfire SL-25
2. DSL-1
Mecha by Brian Laxon
1. Ranger RNG-1000
Mecha by Brian Gilmore
1. Black Duke Mk2
2. Starblade Mk1
Mecha By Christian Kosanavich
1. Python (W/Russel Kopp)
2. PitViper
Mecha by Mark Vesina
Mecha by Brian Molix
1. Xanadu GC-101
Mecha by Mike Picciano
1. Viking XME-550x
Mecha by Alex Williams
Mecha by David Kelk
1. Storm Shatterer
Mecha by Jeroen Braamhaar
Mecha by Pieter van der Eems
1. Vokwa
2. PHS Police Patrol Helo
Mecha Through The Ages: A Retrospective by Pat Gilliland.

III: Mekton Zeta Campaign settings

Mekton II and Mekton Empire
1. David Crowe's designs:
2. David Kelk's designs:

Mekton II Campaign Setting Mecha

Mekton II and the Mekton Empire
1. James Shank's Campaign
  1. Mecha by James Shank
  2. Mecha by Charles Waterman
    1. Starfighter-AT
  3. Mecha by Christian Kosanavich
    1. Paladin Mk6
2. Mecha by Keith Rohrer
Jovian Chronicles
1. Mecha Released by Mark Vesina
  1. Retaliator
  2. Pathfinder [partially lost]
2. Mecha and Ship by Brian Molix
  1. Tiger Carrier (starship)
3. Ships by John Dunkelburg
  1. Franklin Class CEGA Escort Carrier

IV: Other System Conversions for Zeta

Battletech
1. Coversions by Tod A. Zircher
  1. Panther PNT-9R
  2. Phoenix Hawk Hybrid
Transformers
1. FULL Transformers setting By: Mark Chase [128 KB in total]

Other System Conversions for Mekton II

Battletech
1. Conversion by Chris Nasipak
  1. Marauder Mad 3-R
Robotech RPG
1. Conversions by Chris Nasipak
MacrossII RPG
1. Conversions by Chris Nasipak
  1. VF-2j Valkyrie II
  2. Tomohawk II
Warhammer 40000
1. Conversions by James Kundert
  1. Eldar Warwalker
Mekton II:All Mecha by James Shank, based on stats in the original books.
1. Mekton II Sourcebook
2. Mekton Empire Sourcebook
3. Roadstriker II Sourcebook
4. Roadstriker II conversions by Cpdoherty
Rifts
1. Mecha by David Kelk - LONG section covering four books

V: Movie Mecha for Zeta

Movie Mecha for Mekton II Mecha

Mobile Suit Gundam
1. Char's Counterattack:Jim Huang
2. Gundam 0083:Patrick Chester
3. Gundam F-91:Jim Huang
  1. RGM-89R
4. Gundam Mecha by Pelzig
  1. Gundam Sentinel Ex-S Gundam
  2. Zak
  3. Mekton II based Gundam designs
5. Shogun Warriors: The Brave Raydeen by Pelzig
6. Robotech/Macross(all generations of each):
  1. Mecha by James Shank
    1. Mac II Monster
  2. Mecha by David Kelk & David Devine
    1. * This section is LONG and contains all of the mecha from all series.
    2. Robotech mecha
    3. Southern Cross mecha
    4. Moaespaeda mecha
    5. Macross II mecha
    6. REF/Sentinels mecha
    7. Macross Plus mecha
  3. A Mekton II Based design by Pelzig
    1. Regult Combat Pod
7. Gunbuster:
  1. Mecha by David Kelk
    1. Gunbuster
    2. MachineWeapon
8. Bubblegum Crisis/Bubblegum Crash/ADPolice
  1. Mecha by David Kelk
    1. Part 1: Bubblegum Crisis Mecha - ALL of them
    2. Part II: Bubblegum Crash Mecha - ALL of them
9. Ariel - Mecha by Pelzig

VI: Mekton Zeta Combiner Mecha

VI: Mekton II Combiner Mecha

Zeta Battler Combine: Chris Doherty
Elemental Storm: James Shank
1. Damage Scale
2. Elemental Spirit
3. Elemental Phoenix
4. Elemental Oni
5. Elemental Triton
6. Elemental Battler (subordinate combiner)
Elemental Battler
1. Elemental Armor
2. Elemental Armorbike

VII: Mekton Zeta Construction Rules Summary

Construction Rules

VII: Mekton II Construction Rules Summary

VIII: Mekton Zeta Characters

Characters by David Kelk

James's Introduction for Version 6.3:

Well, here we are again, folx. Boy is this document getting big or what? As I type this, I'm looking at close to 200000 bytes of data which still hasn't been added yet. Pretty soon I won't be able to keep a copy on floppy anymore. After all I'm using an Amiga with no HD floppy drive so I only have the 800k that the floppies format as. Many thanks to those who helped to make this edition absolutely huge.

Suggestion for those of you who need Ideas for neat con events, try getting a campus map of your university and blowing it up to huge size and getting hexes put on it. I did that at a local con this year and the results were stunning. Problem was that the ranges were soooooo huge that it became difficult to even get close enough to engage the enemy. In fact, there's a pitifully small base of competent players out here, so I have to teach the game to nearly everyone who signs up. The unfortunate result of that is that by the time everybody knows the game well enough to take turns in quick order, the section's over.

This mechabook proved more taxing than usual. As many of you know, the Rec.Games.Mecha newsgroup was plagued with dissention during the creation of this version [version 6.3]. As a result of an argument in which I was forced to take a side, Jeroen B. decided that his designs and rules should be removed from the Mechabook. This and the argument itself, resulted in a lot of bad feeling on the part of many of our loyal supporters on the net. Among other things, it killed much of the joy I usually feel when I'm preparing to release a new edition of this document, and made me wonder if it was worth it.

Well, Jeroen and I have patched up our differences, and his stuff once more graces our pages. I hope that I never have to go through that again. The Mechabook is a place for free and easy exchange of ideas, not for political infighting. Remember this is a book by Mekton players and for Mekton players. In order for this document to continue in development, that priority must remain paramount.

Finally, my net Access at UBVMS terminates this May. I will thereafter be reachable at aa274@freenet.acsu.buffalo.edu where I will hopefully be able to continue this. If not, however, I will then pass the torch on to someone else.

Ah well. On we go. Happy mektoning!

I. Introduction:

A. What is the Mechabook? [By: James]

The Mechabook is a compilation of mecha designs by various authors, for use in the Mekton Mecha combat/roleplaying game. Most designs are written under the MTS system(Mekton Technical Supplement) with possible rules modifications by some authors which will be mentioned when relevant. Though most designs use MTS, Roadstriker II and Mekton II designs are also welcome. As limited as those construction systems may seem, they can still be used to good effect. Those who wish to submit to the mechabook may do so by E-Mailing their designs to me at ... [send them to the new editor instead]. A sample Mechsheet is included at the end of this file, but any readable format is acceptable. The sheet is provided merely as an example to help out those who are editing these designs.

B. Funding Blurb: [By: James]

Several people have sent me messages asking how much a copy of this piece of work costs. I can't give the phonebill cost over long distance. This effort costs me nothing but time, so don't send any money to me. It would probably be illegal anyway and certainly unethical, since I didn't do all the designs(just about 30 of them 8-). However, if you DO feel that monetary compensation is necessary, please make a contribution to the Leukemia Society, or Cancer Society offices near you. I am a recovering ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) patient and I feel that this will be more than enough compensation.

C. History:

The mechabook was created by James. He has maintained it and expanded it over the following versions:

V1.0 : Buncha mecha, very little format other than a few chapter markings.
V1.1 : Added some introductory text to some of the chapters.
V1.1a: Added Form feeds to keep mecha appearing on their own pieces of paper for the most part.
V2.0 : More Mecha, added sections for converted mecha from Mekton II and Mekton Empire, along with all the mecha from those books.
V2.1a: Pre release version of version 3, with a few mecha added. This version retains the form feeds. Roadstriker conversions begun. History file added.
V2.1b: Took out the form feeds. They were using up too much paper on most people's machines. Not a big problem on double sided printers, but left alot of completely blank sheets of paper on single sided printers. From now on, the version I release on the net will be the one without form feeds. I will always have the formatted text available upon request (since that's the way I print it out), and hopefully the FTP sites will carry it as well.
V3.0: Added bit about FTP site availabilty. 6 RoadstrikerII mecha done so far,finally got a Battletech mecha in the conversion section. Finished off the last two mechs in the Mekton II book.
V4.0: Added a section for combiner Mecha and put some designs into it. More RoadstrikerII Mecha added. Table of Contents added. Added the Rtal Mailing List(Thanatos') construction system summary with a few additions. Added a uuencoded GIF of the cover I'm using.
V5.0: Added more Mecha. Created the House Rules section. Anything House rule-like was hopefully removed from the construction summary and placed here. Jeroen's Spaceship rules, based on the Mekton Empire Starship system, are also here. Check 'em out!
V5.1 Played around with formatting.
V6.0 Added a new Robotech Mecha Section by David Kelk and a couple of new mecha of my own.
V6.1 Forced to remove Jeroen's stuff from the Mechabook.
V6.2 OOPS! Forgot to renumber the sections to account for Jeroen's missing stuff, sorry to the few who saw it.
V6.3 Got Jeroen's stuff back in and, as long as it got here ahead of my completion of the thing anyway, added some more mecha.

As James no longer has time to maintain the book it is now being administered by myself, David Kelk:

V7.0 No major changes in this version except the book was broken into multiple files and moved onto the web. About 19 new mecha were added along with a character section with three characters so far.
V7.1 Started converting document to html format. Table of contents now completely converted. Added a really great section on the transformers by Mark Chase.

D. FTP Site availability

[Last checked: July '96]

The net.mekton.mecha.book is available on the following FTP sites:

ftp://ftp.ccs. neu.edu/pub/people/ratinox/mekton