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Jihad: Final Reckoning

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Jihad: Final Reckoning
Product information
Type Sourcebook
Development Herbert A. Beas II
Øystein Tvedten (strategic assistance)
Primary writing Joel Bancroft-Connors
Herbert A. Beas II
Craig K. Erne
William Gauthier
Ken Horner
Nicholas Marsala
Mike Miller
Luke Robertson
Ben H. Rome
Joel Steverson
Paul Sjardijn
Geoff Swift
Øystein Tvedten
Patrick Wynne
Andreas Zuber
Adam Sherwood
Pages 170
Cover Artwork Klaus Scherwinski (art)
Ray Arrastia (design)
Interior Artwork Øystein Tvedten (maps)
Jason Vargas (evolved logos)
Illustrations Brent Evans
Nate Furman
Stephen Huda
Alex Iglesias
David Kegg
David Lecossu
Rob Ruffolo
Caleb Salisbury
David White
Publication information
Publisher Catalyst Game Labs
Product code CAT-35307
First published 22 October 2011
ISBN-13 978-1-934857-88-5
MSRP $30.00
Content
Era Jihad era
Timeline 3079-3081
Series Jihad Books
Preceded by Jihad Hot Spots: Terra

Description[edit]

The sixth and final book in the Jihad series of core sourcebooks, Jihad: Final Reckoning recounts the final years of the Jihad. From 3079 on, the book provides background information about the war, including the demise of the Word of Blake and the birth of the Republic of the Sphere.

The sourcebook also includes rules for campaign and role-playing aspects of the game. It reveals information on the Word of Blake's newest weaponry and units that were unable to be deployed before their demise. The front page shows The Master, the real Thomas Marik's death during the Regulan razing of Circinus.

From the Back Cover[edit]

The War is Over

Terra is secure. The Protectorate is free. The Manei Domini are scattered. The Master has fled to his final refuge. As the last embers of the Word of Blake are finally extinguished across the Inner Sphere, a new nation is born—and a new era is dawning. Forged in the fires of the greatest war fought since the coming of the Clans, the Republic of the Sphere promises peace and stability few could have imagined since the start of the Jihad in 3067.

Jihad: Final Reckoning completes the Jihad plot book series started with Blake Ascending, wrapping up the final years of the war between the Word of Blake and the Inner Sphere, and establishing the birth of the Republic of the Sphere. With articles covering the final fateful years of the war, this book includes articles and intelligence reports from across the Inner Sphere, along with additional rules and campaign tracks for BattleTech campaigns played using the Total Warfare and A Time of War game rules. This book also provides a snapshot of the postwar universe, laying the groundwork for future campaigns. Also included is a glimpse at the more fantastic weapons and assets the Word of Blake was developing before its final fall—complete with rules for top-secret units, including the Caspar III system and Spectral LAMs.

Contents[edit]

  • Credits
  • Introduction
    • How to Use This Book
    • About the Chaos Undaunted Campaign
  • The Jihad in Review
  • Chaos Undaunted
    • Blowtorch
    • Recondo
    • Monkeywrench
    • Heavy Metal
    • Mainframe
    • Jinx
    • Snow Job
    • Roadblock
    • Wild Weasel
    • Firefly
    • Stormshadow
    • Scrap Iron
  • What Lies Beneath
    • The States of the Inner Sphere
      • The Military State of the Inner Sphere Powers
      • The Industrial State of the Inner Sphere
      • The Political Landscape of the Inner Sphere
    • The Lyran Alliance
      • The Military State of the Lyran Alliance
      • The Industrial State of the Lyran Alliance
      • The Political Landscape of the Lyran Alliance
    • The Draconis Combine
      • The Military State of the Draconis Combine
      • The Industrial State of the Draconis Combine
      • The Political Landscape of the Draconis Combine
    • The Former Free Worlds League
      • The Military State of the Former Free Worlds League
      • The Industrial State of the Former Free Worlds League
      • The Political Landscape of the Former Free Worlds League
    • The Federated Suns
      • The Military State of the Federated Suns
      • The Industrial State of the Federated Suns
      • The Political Landscape of the Federated Suns
    • The Capellan Confederation
      • The Military State of the Capellan Confederation
      • The Industrial State of the Capellan Confederation
      • The Political Landscape of the Capellan Confederation
    • The Republic of the Sphere
      • The Military State of the Republic of the Sphere
      • The Industrial State of the Republic of the Sphere
      • The Political Landscape of the Republic of the Sphere
    • The Clans
      • The Military State of the Clans
      • The Industrial State of the Clans
      • The Political Landscape of the Clans
    • The Periphery
      • The Military State of the Periphery
      • The Industrial State of the Periphery
      • The Political Landscape of the Periphery
    • Mercenaries
      • The Military State of Mercenaries
      • The Political Landscape of Mercenaries
      • Conclusions

Notes[edit]

  • During the 22 October 2011 BattleChat with Herbert A. Beas II, it was revealed that the "theme" of G.I. Joe was an intentional one for the product's Chaos Campaign system mission titles. It was a late-draft change instituted by primary author Ben H. Rome.