Battletech Lore - Kell Hounds Mercenaries

[@franksmedley8619]

hello grim. I've played tabletop B-Tech since it was first released as Battle Droids, and it's subsequent renaming as Battle Tech. So, around 1983 through 1984 and beyond for several decades. I've played just about every computer B-Tech game, with the exception of Crescent Hawk's Revenge... since I only found it once computers had gotten complex enough that running the game would not be possible without a major reprogramming of my computer, or some whonky emulator. So, I can say with some pride, that I have extensive knowledge and experience of the B-Tech universe, and it's background, as well as being well versed in tabletop combat as well. Although there are many Dropships you could cover, I am going to opt for Option A: the Aerospace Fighters, since they are usually lesser known than the various types of Dropships. I opted for this selection to aid others in understanding and expanding their knowledge base of the B-Tech Universe, even though I have a fondness for many of the various types of Dropships, especially for some of the lesser known ones. Keep making these videos my friend. I enjoy them, and I think you are doing good work spreading the word on one of my favorite games and universes. Spoken Frank-ly

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

Always a privilege to hear from such an experienced Battletech veteran as yourself. Glad you enjoy my videos :)

[@thegreatbamboozler4837]

I still have a copy of the crescent hawks Revenge in the box on 3.5 disks...I think

[@kennethelkins-wulff9644]

You and I have a lot in common Frank. I have played B-Tech since Battle Droids and I still have the 2 copies B.Droids. 1 open but in the box and 1 in the box never opened. I also have a copy of every B-Tech book and TRO. I have played forever and will keep on playing till I can't anymore!

[@franksmedley8619]

@@kennethelkins-wulff9644 I was forced to abandon my B-Tech collection when I retired. I have little other than my memories and I am trying to assemble my collection again.

[@nowhere474]

Thanks to this Series, I going back and PLAYING all OLD 1990's MECHWARRIOR/BATTLETECH games on My EMULATOR SETUP

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

Sounds like the worthy endeavor.

[@STSGingie]

If memory serves, Phalen Kell became Kahn of Wolf-in-exile so keeping a diplomatic relationship with his father's unit makes sense. B. Dropships.

[@kurtschulmeyer1041]

Drop ships! Without them, there would be no combat.

[@douglasbaker4562]

Thank you for another great Battletech Video! Excellent work!!! I chose Aerospace Fighters, please.

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[@philips.5563]

I think B fits best in your sequence. My favorite mercs will always be my homebrew company, Finder's Keepers.

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

That's an interesting name.

[@Peter_Morris]

I choose aerospace fighters! Man I’m loving all your Battletech stuff. I need to get a new PC together and get Mechwarrior 5.

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

I read its not such a great game gameplay wise. Check reviews before buying.

[@nameless9573]

if you get both DLCs is a great game I recommend the following mods no limit drop and better or improved markets

[@connormclernon26]

Urbanmech A-IV: hello, AND GOODBYE!

[@Bafimar01]

Vote B Dropships.. And still waiting for the Light Horse. Particalary the 50th Heavy Caverly and the 8th Recon battalions.

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

Morgan Kell appreciates the vote. Light Horse will probably be a while in coming.

[@papabordeaux1359]

keep up the good work dude!!

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

Thanks for the support.

[@acreon547]

Second comment and keep up the good work, I'm hoping you can do the stealthy tigers.

[@korritaranis672]

My vote is A, aerospace fighters. Great work on all the videos!

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[@____________838]

Aeroships, but I do believe drop ships definitely need a quick followuo

[@robkitchen5344]

Morgan I believe...its been a couple decades so I'm probably wrong although I think might be ...maybe Kia Allard Liao. uncle. .i know he's famous..went missing crafter a traumatic 1 vs 1 duel with a Kuritan. where he displayed phantom mechanism piloting ability....so unless anyone knows of another mechanism warrior pre 3050...its Morganm.who.reappears on Solaris VII ...fighting under a different name...piloting a hybrid 80ton mech equipped with a..direct nero interface system which gave him a feeling of being the mech. unequal led mobility(like fluid humanoid movement) with a center torso mounted cockpit ...drawbacks were severe psychological side effects from the experimental nero link that enhances the loss of the mechanism limbs though combat that caused lasting effects on him...

[@salahal-din7564]

More dropship units please. Thank you GDN ;)

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[@chaos7707]

Dropships. This great series

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

Thanks for the vote!

[@Hippy576]

Option B. Both are good options but Dropships are not given their due. Yea they carry you to the battle zone but they are fearsome monsters in their own right.

[@thomasgianopoulos9774]

I want to see some dropships.

[@Echowhiskeyone]

As much as I like aerospace fighters, I must say... B. DROPSHIPS.

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[@panoramatint]

My vote would be for Dropships.

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

Thanks for the vote!

[@liljenborg2517]

Drop ships! I was never a fan of the Kell Hounds, they just seemed too much like Main Characters. That one Merc unit always in exactly the right place at the right time to influence interstellar politics. It was the sort of thing as a player I was always tempted to do with my own character: my guy was totally Hanse's best man at his wedding AND somehow in my cockpit launching the 4th succession war at the same time (and finding the evidence that would finally reveal Michael Hasek-Davion's treason)! Phelan Kell's story was pretty good though.

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

That is one sneaky best man. Worthy of Clark Kent's disguise tactics.

[@liljenborg2517]

​@@GrimDarkNarrator Yeah, my GM was always trying to bring me back down to reality. "Dude, your character has never even been on the same PLANET as Hanse Davion and you're only a captain in an average merc battalion launching a diversionary attack on a Liao planetary capital so the main invasion force can take the mech factories and military base the Fed Suns aren't supposed to know about on the planet's MOON."

[@bavarianoverlord]

Excellent Video, but it's not abaut Eridani Light Horse. That makes me sad.

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

Sorry about that :(

[@Fraude_fiscale4]

Please do the sea foxes clan someday

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

Oh, given enough time I'm sure I'll go through all the clans.

[@Fraude_fiscale4]

@@GrimDarkNarrator very well take your time these videos are great

[@docremington1589]

Now where have I read this text before.

[@Zakiriel]

Derpships get my vote.

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

Thanks for the derpy vote.

[@tciaravino]

Option A please

[@anthonymonaghan4964]

A. please the first aerospace mini i ever owned was a Shilone

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[@TerryKandel-x8f]

B dropships

[@juliodiaz1097]

Dropships. I know there are some unique ones out there.

[@Dariushellstrome]

I'd like to see option B thanks

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[@bartonbrevis3831]

B. Drunkships

[@CabooseNZ69]

I'm voting A

[@Cadimus6]

A. Maybe LAM's later?

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

I did 2 videos on them, so far.

[@year111]

B for Dropships.

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

Thanks for the vote.

[@dracphelan]

B. Dropships

[@dannythetoesmasher]

Choice B.

[@benjamin4673]

option a

[@edisonroberts6719]

B please

[@GrimDarkNarrator]

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[@jasonulysess3652]

B please.

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[@boulderbob7425]

B.

[@adammorey9882]

A please 🙂

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[@louiswilkins9624]

A

[@lexington476]

A.

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[@lightfootjpauls]

B

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[@vrwhammer001]

a

[@RumblesBettr]

The phantom mech thing sounds just dumb…

[@VallenVRC]

B. Dropships

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[@tank.9393]

B

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[@tyreecebaker6600]

A

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[@maxbrandt6]

A

[@busterdagger4797]

B

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[@smokestriker1258]

B

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[@qwertyman4]

B

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[@Da5hau]

A

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