BATTLETECH: The Roc

A Mighty #Battlemech from the #Ilclan era, this #FreeWorldsLeague #AssaultMech is a near unstoppable juggernaut on the battlefield.
Built to combat the #ROTS, or #RepublicoftheSphere, as well as the #Clans, the #Roc, not to be confused with its #Protomech counterpart, is a massive ace in the hole for the #FWL’s elite forces, like the #FreeWorldsGuards.
It’s also been used in clandestine operations by #SAFE as well.
So, without further delay, let’s begin examining this #Homebrew machine for #Battletech. The channel mascot of the #BigRed40Tech channel, and a project which has gone on for almost a year!...
The Roc!
Huge thank you to Alan Blackwell for doing the art on this amazing piece, and bringing this mech to life. And another thank you to the entire community that follows this channel. None of this would be possible without all of your incredible support.
#ClanWolf #LyranCommonwealth #Kraken #Gauss #PhoenixHawk #PhoenixHawkIIC #Eris #MarikStewartCommonwealth #AMSC #FWLM #FreeWorldsLeagueMilitary #KallonIndustries #Irtech #HouseMarik #Marik #PurpleBirdStrong #DarkAge #InnerSphere #Omnimech
0:00 Opening
3:12 The Orel
14:47 The OR-1L Orel
19:54 The Amethyst Phoenix
35:11 The Battle of Zlen
50:40 The R0-4C Roc
58:30 The Roc Prime
1:01:26 The Roc A
1:05:22 The Roc B
1:09:20 The Roc C
1:12:07 The Roc D
1:14:13 The Roc E
1:16:21 The Roc R
1:18:23 Conclusion
1:22:59 Special Thanks, Community Notes, and Outro
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Note: I am not associated with the Battletech / Mechwarrior IP, and create this under fair-use. Ownership of the Battletech IP resides with several companies at this time. I support all official releases.

[@BigRed40TECH]

I don't need to do a pinned resources post this time. Instead, I'll just say here, thank you all so much! And I hope you've enjoyed the video. It's the only homebrew on the channel. It exists solely because of you, the audience, and is the mascot for the channel.

[@observationsfromthebunker9639]

Detractors comb SARNA, find nothing, accuse Big Red of making it all up! 🤣

[@BigRed40TECH]

@@observationsfromthebunker9639 It's literally made up though! lol

[@garchila]

I need this mech in my life!

[@merkarion7883]

@@BigRed40TECH Nicely done. While i am not a Free World League´s Fan it is a nice Mech that can surely help them against Enemies...if he was real^^. Sadly i have no good Artist to create on Mech myself...for the Lyran Commonwealth

[@BigRed40TECH]

@@merkarion7883 I'll be making potentially a Lyran mech in a couple years too.

[@psychkosys]

Can't wait to see the Paper and Scissors mechs....

[@jakedude236]

I chuckled but I'm not happy about it lol

[@OmniMontel]

Wait till he sees the bird ... And finds out what a roc is instead of a rock.

[@Ayoosi]

The Stinger and Crab already exist

[@baker90338]

Well I made the scissor, but it’s more inspired by a type of gladiator

[@Thyinternet]

God … dammit

[@Hasteaguy]

BigRed40K: a man who hated Wolves so much he invented a giant bird to prey upon them.

[@BigRed40TECH]

CGL put them in purple bird land.

[@Robo-kz3nr]

Cant wait for you to cover the Wolf Empire's awnser to the Roc The Paper

[@BigRed40TECH]

Turns out they've already had it the whole time. They seceretly developed it 200 years before the Roc was built, knowing that one day it would be constructed. They brought they with them from the Clan Homeworlds but have kept them mothballed all this time. They thankfully, have 250 of them, along with cryogenically stored elite warriors who know nothing but piloting the Paypar, the mech they developed, and they will be prepared to go into battle to slaughter the Roc and the League without problem. They were activated a year after the Roc first appeared, to lure the League into a false sense of security, so that their victory would be all the more calculating and disastrous for their foes.

[@observationsfromthebunker9639]

@@BigRed40TECH Soon to be a best-selling novel from Catalyst!

[@skywatersky]

Ahh, the joy of coming up with your own 'Mech designs, complete with fluff. You've gone above and beyond with the backstory.

[@BigRed40TECH]

If its worth doing, its worth doing right.

[@gearstark2479]

Clanner: You can fly!? Roc Pilot: No… Jump good. Congrats on your first custom Mech video Red. I laughed at the Mad Cat moment when the Clan computer couldn’t figure out if the Roc was a Warhammer or Phoenix Hawk, wouldn’t have been surprised if Clan Wolf started calling it the War Hawk in response. Looking forward to the next custom Mech, the Baal.

[@WolfHreda]

The Clans already have a War Hawk, so they would've called it a Phoenix Hammer, and been rightfully laughed at for it.

[@leesh193]

I demand this beautiful machine to be turned into an STL… please man. We neeeeeed it.

[@Commander_Nearsight]

The only bad part about this is now I want one for the tabletop game 😂

[@BigRed40TECH]

RIP. lol

[@johnnythompson3734]

I want one too and a Juliano as well

[@roguedexx938]

Lol I want one for MWO …

[@Voicfulcornet5]

See! I am not the only one! Custom Mini when? Never?! Then ill just pretend

[@BigRed40TECH]

XD @@Voicfulcornet5

[@AlindBack]

I've been eagerly awaiting this video since you first posted the cover art of it. Since I'm not really a table-top guy, I would personally love to see this modded into MW5. I'm a real sucker for assault mechs, and this Roc seems to be right up there with the stompiest.

[@kvasac123]

Awesome mech and lore, hits the essence of Battletech storytelling spot on.

[@BigRed40TECH]

I did my best. lol

[@Bomfunker91]

I greatly appreciate the lengths you went to to create a believable, fitting story around the Roc's creation and existence (showing the trials and tribulations involved), rather than just going "look how cool this mech is, and how cool everything surrounding it is". There's always a risk of making an original creation "too good", but I think you did a good job of avoiding that pitfall. Great work all in all!

[@BigRed40TECH]

Many thanks! I try to play it up a bit, just like I did in the Atlas and King Crab video, it was now going over its very real shortcomings at the end. lol

[@Z1pZ1p3r]

Old futuristic animations were....are gorgeous

[@covahredro8370]

The Roc Clanners "is this a Warhammer?" Steiner "is this a scout mech?" Civilians on the Roc R "is this a warcrime"

[@BigRed40TECH]

Your god damn right it is. lol

[@JiyuKishiParn]

@@BigRed40TECH Not if it's pointed at Alaric's Wolves. lol

[@tapioperala3010]

Well, the R version did really light my fire

[@GrammarTron3000]

The Roc: AKA Two big ol' arms of "No, really, fuck you". Purple Birb STONK! Also #NOREGRETS

[@bohba13]

📈📈📈📈📈📈📈📈

[@mickbrown7793]

I liked the story behind it. I will admit that some of the talking up of it reminded me of the adage that every mech has two flaws: "the designer, who think they've designed an unstoppable warmachine, and the mechwarrior, who believes them". But if we can't get a little OP with our fan creations, then when can we? It absolutely does feel like something that could exist in the battletech universe.

[@BigRed40TECH]

I even point out in the conclusion that its got an abundance of real problems lol

[@enriquecadlum189]

i'm sure as hell not gonna be late for the Roc's premier! Can't wait to listen to tales of glory and the origins where this Purple Bird Badass turns its enemies into slag!

[@beskar66]

Ready to Roc and Roll

[@krullachief669]

As one of the newer goblins to take up residence in the homebrew tech channel of your discord, I just want to say I love the sheer dedication youve put into the Roc and the magnificent story you have crafted with it. Just, 10/10 story telling for the absolute monster of a mech.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Much appreciated!

[@KMCA779]

​@@BigRed40TECHyou're a faster, non-meme version of Tex talks battletech. All you need is the whiskey voice.

[@BigRed40TECH]

@@KMCA779 Sadly, no liquor here :P

[@harvestblades]

Initial impression is that is a fantastic choice for intro music. I have never heard that much of it, & I'm wracking my brain as to what 40k channel used/uses that for their intro/outlook music! I am also impressed that you have 90min of video for a mech you just came up with not that long ago.

[@BigRed40TECH]

I came up with the Mech a year ago XD

[@DapperRaccoon]

You Roc'd my socks off with this one Red. Well done!

[@markmcgivern529]

Brilliant work once again, always enjoyable watching. I bet there's a fan out there furiously making a 3D render to make this, or better yet....... adding it to Roguetech, I'd LOVE to see that!

[@knutboehnert3163]

Totally worth it. You succeeded on all levels to present a very believable creation, gave a mech a life, a story and colour. Especially the development history is extremely well done. Thanks for your work.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Thank you very much!

[@tranvinhnhat1289]

Another Free World League content ? Yes please 😊

[@BigRed40TECH]

It's homebrew I must warn you lol

[@tranvinhnhat1289]

@@BigRed40TECHThat’s fine.

[@RobertWilke]

Well we won't pester them but would be great for it to show up in RT or one of the other mods. Would be a fun mech to use. Keep up the good work and down with the Up Plot Armored Wolves.

[@RyeFields]

Can't wait to see what force pack these are in!

[@BigRed40TECH]

Har har lol

[@RyeFields]

​@@BigRed40TECHbut I hope one day I can paint one up for my two Eris mechs in some FWL/Orel colors

[@mitch7235]

Are you Rrreeaadyy?!?!😆! Ready to Roc(k) and Roll?!?!🤘🏻😆

[@ian5395]

I'm going to Roc. And roll. All night long. Sweet Suzie.

[@edrice2621]

Do you smell what the Roc is cooking?

[@AndrewChumKaser]

I appreciate your efforts to keep this fitting in the canon.

[@BigRed40TECH]

If its worth doing, its worth doing right.

[@spencerjones841]

a fine mech for the purple birds. still wonder why anyone wants a mech with difficult ejection though you think the manufacture would be told to fix that before it would be accepted for service. I suppose there's worse quirks for a mech to have. and perhaps its something for later production batches or variants of the mech to fix

[@bradleyvacco9833]

Was this a secret kickstarter milestone? Seriously, you knocked it out of the park. It fits so well in an era so few want to write fanfiction for. This is what keeps fanbases alive. Roc on!

[@bthsr7113]

A mighty beast of the skies that screams loud and proud. And that scream is death.

[@ero9841]

Not bad man. All solid loadouts on varients. Would of liked to seen a mom's left overs style pods. Old tech stuff when the league was missing part. Still the design looks great.

[@BigRed40TECH]

I'm so glad Alan was able to bring the art to life the way he did.

[@brothersgt.grauwolff6716]

another excellent video as always Red also "Roc & Stone!"

[@BigRed40TECH]

[@albertko1]

I smell what the Roc is cooking... Clanners 😂

[@yourseatatthetable]

Awesome Mech

[@BigRed40TECH]

Thank you your seat athe table. :)

[@yourseatatthetable]

@@BigRed40TECH Just speaking the truth. I wouldn't be terribly surprised if CGL doesn't approve of it as well. It easily fits into cannon, at least in my opinion, anyway.

[@BigRed40TECH]

@@yourseatatthetable Never built with that intention, but if they want it, they literally just need to ask me and I'll sign it over to them.

[@yourseatatthetable]

@@BigRed40TECH Careful what you wish for, your fan base gets word of this 'cough', Capellen plot, and they'll run all the way to the Chancellor with the blueprints. Heh...

[@isaacrubin9606]

As much as this roided-out Inner Sphere Phoenix Hawk IIC is a battering ram, that Orel was well thought-out even if it didn’t get a chance. The reflective armor especially makes sense if it’s going up against Clan Wolf, because the main drawback is it takes increased physical damage and the wolves don’t seem to have moved past the Clan dislike of melee like Jade Falcon and Hell’s Horses have.

[@SamSam-qh1os]

This entire video was very entertaining, thank you. That 5 SRM6 barrage... SHIVER ME TIMBERS!

[@BigRed40TECH]

Just load them with infernos and let loose O.O

[@warlynx5644]

@@BigRed40TECH”The burning you feel? It is SHAAAAAME!”

[@welvryn]

Probably one of the most imposing looking battle-mechs I've ever seen. Having missed out on the new gen of weapons and everything, I feel like I've missed out. BTW, I loved the little quips here and there in the weapons loadouts!

[@bryy2053]

This is an amazing video, especially given the fact you made it all up from scratch from the mech to the storyline. Well done!

[@BigRed40TECH]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikewarden5777]

That's one sexy chonky boy. I'm particularly fond of the audacity of 5 SRM6s in one arm. Great story too, Red. If you hadn't mentioned it in the video or on your live streams I would have thought that the Roc was canonical.

[@BigRed40TECH]

I had a disclaimer at the start too lol

[@ZeroArmour]

A fantastic mech, and a brilliant story.

[@thomascraiker6449]

I wanna Roc! Roc!!

[@greysonjones5429]

Another fantastic video! I'd love to have a Marike force that has both Eris and Roc, and, of course, a Juliano. Svaatek is a character i personally love. "They are mad if we win". What a chad. Maybe a bloodthirsty man, but they were only clanners. Heck, they were wolves. Those ain't people. Also, Grammartron, Dapper-Raccoon. You two are trolls. Keep up the good work.

[@BigRed40TECH]

He's based on a few bad-guys, including like, Adam Smasher. lmao But he wasn't always a bad-guy. I'd like to do his whole story one day. lol

[@bthsr7113]

@@BigRed40TECH Feel free to.

[@manakoa3347]

Outstanding Video @Big Red-40TECH! It has been amazing watching this mech come to life and become the channel mascot

[@BigRed40TECH]

It was so much work, people have no idea. lol

[@observationsfromthebunker9639]

This is definitely your new #1 long format video AND battlemech review video as well! Your heart and soul was in this one, and it shows. I wonder how many of the 2018-era n00bs are going to view this video and be surprised at the end to learn that the Roc is a fan creation? It's fun stuff like this that keeps me in the game, and gaming in general.

[@BigRed40TECH]

I did put the disclaimer at the front though. lol

[@observationsfromthebunker9639]

Roc it out!

[@tallestgesse6125]

Yes! This has been my most anticipated video. Purple Bird Strong!

[@beskar66]

Amazing video hands down one of your best

[@BigRed40TECH]

Appreciate that. I always aim for the long videos to be special.

[@meining-mech4378]

Well done! I am amazed by your ability to construct scripts like this. I’ve said it before, but I am curious to try kitbashing one of the configurations.

[@jamesshantie1923]

For those about to roc , we salute you!!

[@sethharley5557]

This need to be made official it’s incredibly well thought out and it fits so well into the lord as well as the growing roster of IS omnis

[@Bass1690]

Really love this mech you've created Red. Would 100% write a backstory to explain how my mercenary company salvaged one, even if keeping it operational would be a bit of a struggle. 😆

[@BigRed40TECH]

Roc pilots are far from immortal. lmao.

[@Bass1690]

@@BigRed40TECH That does make things a bit easier, I guess it'd be a short backstory. 🤣

[@bthsr7113]

@@Bass1690 Given that the Roc is in limited availability and given to crazies or elites first, I'd imagine that even if not a long story, it would be intense.

[@manakoa3347]

Go time!

[@BigRed40TECH]

PBS = Purple Bird Strong!

[@tapioperala3010]

ROC looks absolutely vicious. I love the looks of it so much... I think it might be the best looking mech I've ever seen. Just absolutely brilliant video once again

[@BigRed40TECH]

Thank you! :D The visual design is thanks to Alan Blackwell, he's a champ.

[@matwisn1652]

Very well produced video showing your love for BT as a franchise- I kinda hope that it will be made canon now 😅 Just one thing- if the mech's creator name is Jaromir, it is pronouced more like "Yaromir"- small thing, but it reallllly caused my polish heart pain to hear "Dżaromir" xD

[@BigRed40TECH]

You know what's funny about that. There is a version of this video where I say Yaromir, but I didn't think it sounded correct, which is evidently not true, so I redid those takes and said Jaromir. XD

[@bthsr7113]

Firepower and personality, always a winning combination for me. I do hope Catalyst reaches out to you. And that they at least give you a small amount of residuals on the figures along with a mention for this new toy.

[@BigRed40TECH]

They won't, and I'm okay with that.

[@bthsr7113]

@@BigRed40TECH I'm aware the odds are exceedingly slim, but if they did reach out to you for your work, they should offer at least token compensation. I have seen cases of fan content being shamelessly stolen without so much as a credit, and I do not wish to see such practices happen in Battletech.

[@BigRed40TECH]

@@bthsr7113 That's why they do it all in-house though. XD

[@bthsr7113]

Hopes are not always realistic. Still, let me close by saying this is a very nice creation, and I wouldn't mind seeing more creators make videos on their own fan designs given how the system is accommodating their creations.

[@Commander_Nearsight]

Let’s go!!!!!!

[@douglasbaker4562]

The Mech, the History, the Video itself, all Roc'ed!

[@matthewmclean836]

such a well balanced, campaign focused mech. Genuinely impressed.

[@maskiraid]

Mechassault 1 had us Ready to Rok Big Red 40Tech had us Ready to Roc

[@cargo_vroom9729]

Well done enough I didn't realize it was your custom until you said so at the end. All the quotes and story bits and procurement issues sounded very plausible and fitting in universe.

[@Alizardwithdaftideas]

This is brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed your homebrew mech's origin and the variants are awesome. And in some cases terrifying.

[@johnnythompson3734]

PURPLE BIRD STRONG!!!

[@BigRed40TECH]

THis has been brought to you be PBS broadcasting. Purple Bird Strong Broadcasting, that is.

[@yorilopez3744]

Can't stop the Roc! !

[@BigRed40TECH]

No one stop's the Roc. Not even the Roc.

[@redsierra8631]

that was pretty kool I missed the bit at the beginning about it being home brew but I loved how you wove it in to the universe

[@BigRed40TECH]

It's meant to be as high quality as I could make it. :)

[@WolfHreda]

You are correct, I definitely thought those were lasers in the torso. What an excellent video, Big Red. I'm not usually big on non-canon 'mechs, but you knocked this one out of the park. Clan Wolf MechWarrior: "Oh no! We are *_F R I E D"_*

[@boreasthenortherndragon6217]

That bit about Clan Sea Fox's legal disputes... I see what you did there. I see it!!! Also I want one. Badly. No, 4. An entire lance of these.

[@evanderbradley5900]

I just love this mech, and it's nice to hear more about house marik for once. Down with clan puppy protagonists!

[@nikolibarastov4487]

Dude, this is such a Nasty Blaster of a Mech ... I Love It!!! I would love to run this along a King Crab, Atlas, and a Black Knight as a Giant Anti-Clan Middle Finger Lance

[@Asmith218]

Not going to lie as a casual listen to channels fan of the franchise i was unaware this was a homebrew. I guess i was zoned out when it was brought up earlier. Around 10 minutes left in the video i was a store looking for a mini after listening to it and the juliano video and was gunna finally make the jump and buy and paint up some minis. I still am going to buy a few a iconic and ones i enjoyed your videos on but you had me ready to buy one of these Rocs BigRed.

[@threadscore]

This thing is a beast.

[@wytfish4855]

man, going through this video has given me the mental image of the camera panning through Roc A~E , each stood there like a horribly scarred, war hardened veteran, armed to the teeth, then in comes this vibrating pyromaniac with singed eyebrows, dilated pupils and a cheshire cat grin in the Roc R with the quad cookers. i dunno why but that variant just stood out to me lol

[@gerritvandenbosch4681]

It has a Gerrit engine and comms????? Woohoo!!!!! It's the best!

[@DjornNorthfield]

Very nice! Membship well placed.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Thank you! :D

[@TroySeward]

Another great mech. Love this mech.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Thanks Troy. :) Did your Necron game go well btw?

[@TroySeward]

This Sat will be when I plaly@@BigRed40TECH

[@Firefly-112]

Fantastic video, great mech design, well presented. Loved the journey through the prototyping. The Eris and this make me interested to explore Dark age and Ilclan eras more.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@charlesvrogers]

This was one of your best. Good Job.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Thanks you! :)

[@Tatsu_of_Liao]

Another great one, Red!!

[@BigRed40TECH]

Thanks! :D

[@Max-dw9kg]

amazing mech and lore. i expect it will join battletech advanced lore soon and i look forward to using it

[@braedentrefethen5437]

I really REALLY want a mini of this, it looks so cool!!!

[@Firestorm2900]

I can tell you had some fun with this one. Some of those designs seem just insane, 5 SRM-6s in a single arm? That arm alone looks like it would hurt to get smacked by. All that asymmetry and the large left arms really make it stand out.

[@BigRed40TECH]

There are versions that are exactly the same between arms too, but I really did aim for it to look fun and unique. Big props to Alan for putting up with my bullshit, lol.

[@Tech_Renegade]

Great work on this. Lots of effort clearly put into the background and making it all line up - I would say you did a great job making a plausibly canon design here. The presented combat log is engaging and plausible, and overall it feels very professional. The design of the mech is also great, credit to Mr. Blackwell. I enjoyed the video quite a bit and look forward to the next one!

[@BigRed40TECH]

Thanks Tech renigade!

[@Tellos]

Very much enjoyed this mech and video. So Glad I got to see it.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Was it worth the 1 year of waiting? lol

[@Tellos]

Yes it was!@@BigRed40TECH

[@infernum5646]

Great video, fantastic content, and sharp art. Was a fun time that one night where you rolled out the fight at the river. Look forward to the next big thing.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Yea, the first half of the Battle of Zlen is based on a rough battle that was rolled out lol

[@elchjol2777]

Knock knock, Its the Roc! These weapons are rated E for everyone, now come get some!

[@BigRed40TECH]

Just bring it! lol

[@deforesttappan6478]

FWL is also one of my favorite fractions in the game!!!

[@BigRed40TECH]

Purple Bird Strong!

[@MrSleepy677]

Great video, I could see this in MechWarrior.

[@bradleysmith6599]

Man, those Orel Legion boys sound like wild and crazy guys!

[@BigRed40TECH]

A unit of war-wounded cyborgs who have nothing to live for, due to cyborgs being social pariah's in the FWL definitely leads to some outlandish and dangerous behaviours lol It's not like they get to retire :(

[@wazup85]

great video

[@BigRed40TECH]

Thanks!

[@catherinenyxsera3900]

Very cool design. A truly fantastic purple bird.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Coltain476]

Love it! Hope to hear more about it in the future.

[@duongquan4986]

Damn good artwork, made me really think it's a canon mech.

[@carltonnelson8889]

Very cool video! Love the lore this adds to Battletech!

[@BigRed40TECH]

It's homebrew though lol

[@ralphsexton8531]

A very nicely done custom design! And a well thought out background, too - something all too often overlooked when people come up with their own designs. My complements, and hopes for your continued success.

[@BigRed40TECH]

Thank you very much!

[@NewGuy2534]

Imagine going to the FWL for Halloween and getting a Roc.

[@heirofaniu]

I don't quite remember the episode of Moral Orel where he becomes an 85 ton assault mech, but I also haven't seen the show in a while.

[@YjoIndio]

I see FWL, I press wubwub

[@YjoIndio]

darn, okie, guess hands off the 3D for me hahahah

[@toxictoast6599]

Great vid @Big Red. Purple Bird Strong

[@BigRed40TECH]

PBS!

[@R17inator]

Haha Clan targeting systems having a Mad Cat moment while looking at the Roc. A Warhammer... a Phoenix Hawk IIC... a HammerHawk!

[@christopherpurches2774]

Solid custom. Imagine my great sadness that this was IlClan era and therefore too late for me to provide a more consistent source of clan-spec ERPPCs.

[@BigRed40TECH]

If it was a Davion mech, it could've had Clantech ERPPC's. lol

[@scytheseven9173]

​@@BigRed40TECHif it was a Davion 'Mech, the D configuration would have been the most popular one lol

[@xerenkeldar]

nice video and great art! all around fun time