Hi everyone, I‘m Carrie, a commission painter, a tabletop gamer, and an avid BattleTech fan since I was a young lady. I‘d like to invite you to come along with me, to share my hobby experiences.
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In this episode we take a look at what some people are trying to claim hobby tourism is, and compare it to what it actually is, and in the process find out how some people find themselves trying to gatekeep a game by ultimately excluding themselves from it. This episode's MekTek is the Marauder Join the Unicorn Company Patreon Check out our sponsor…
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Ep 406: Why we Lo... Hate Land Air Mechs
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In this episode we take a look at the Land Air Mech, and why it really isnt the amazing machine that it's made out to be.
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Ep 405: Kerensky's Believe it or Not
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In this episode we take a look at some of the stranger things that have happened in the Inner Sphere ad Periphery. Lost worlds, Unique Periphery societies, and Disappearing Jumpships. This Episode's MecTech segment is the Bombardier, The Archer's awkward cousin.
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In this special episode we take a look at my most anticipated Mechs of the Mercenaries Kickstarter Thank you to our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you would like to support the podcast, you can support us at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany…
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We take a look at the Pax unplugged announcements for minis and sourcebooks, and look at the Wendigo in our Mektek segment. If you would like to support the podcast, you can at patreon.com/unicorncompany We would like to thank our sponsor, Fortressminiaturesandgames.com
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Ep 404: Southern Assault III
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This episode takes a look at my experience at Southern Assault III, the games that were played, a little bit of a look at sportsmanship, and what I might like to see in the future. We also talk about the Turkina BattleMech in our MekTek section.If you would like to get the Turkina, check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at fortressmin…
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Mektober 2023 - Ep5 - The Nova and it’s doppelganger, The Black Hawk-KU
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In this final Mektober installment we look at both the Nova, and the Mech it directly inspired as it terrorized the Inner Sphere, the Black Hawk-KU Thank you as always to my patrons, you can join our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompanyI would also like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, who you can find both the plastic Nova and…
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Mektober 2023 - Ep 4 - The Sphinx, a little Nova Cat Necromancy
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Today, in our fourth Mektober installment, we look at the Sphinx BattleMech, and discuss why I don't hate it nearly as much as the Black Hawk.Von Carrie Jo Patton
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Mektober 2023 - Ep 3 The Black Hawk BattleMech (Not the good ones)
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Today, in our third Mektober installment, we look at the Black Hawk Standard BattleMech, and discuss a bit of its history, and how it was sort of shoehorned into the universe.Von Carrie Jo Patton
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Mektober 2023 - Ep 2 The Champion
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Here in the second MekTober installment we look at an oddiry of the Star League, the ChampionVon Carrie Jo Patton
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Mektober 2023 - Ep 1 The Penetrator
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In this first MekTober installment we look at a Mech which was actually requested by a fan, the Penetrator. You can get the Penetrator mini from our sponsor fortressgamesandminiatures.com in the Hansens Roughriders force packVon Carrie Jo Patton
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Ep 403: Is Alpha Strike Right for You?
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In this episode we take a good look at Alpha Strike, and see if it the right fit for you. We also talk about the Pouncer BattleMech in our MekTek section.If you would like to get the Alpha Strike box set that the Pouncer is featured in, check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at fortressminiaturesandgames.comYou can also support us by …
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Ep 402 -BattleTech Franchise History 101
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Today we take a look at the history of the franchise of BattleTech. We will also be looking at the Rifleman BattleMech in our MekTek segment this episode. We would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games fortressminiaturesandgames.com as well as encourage you to become a patron, our Patreon can be found at patreon.com/unicorncompan…
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Ep: 401Official Competitive Alpha Strike, what could go wrong?
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In this episode of Unicorn Company I take a look at the new BattleTech Championship Circuit Alpha Strike rules, and see where things may have gone awry. I would like to tank my sponsor Fortress Miniatures and Games where you can get all your BattleTech needs https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Check out our Socials at:Facebookhttps://www.fa…
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Ep 310: BattleTech is for Everyone
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Hello everyone, this episode of the Unicorn Company Podcast touches on a sensitive subject. That subject is the intersection between the BattleTech community and the LGBTQ+ community.We also cover the new BattleTech essentials box set, and talk not only about the miniatures in it, but in our MekTek cover Yen Lo Wang, and all of it's varaints.I woul…
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Ep 309: Kickstart My Heart
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In this episode, there isn't a Mektek, or a news segment, because we are concentrating on the Kickstarter, the results of it, and what everyone can expect to see in about a year, but hopefully less time than that.I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, their website can be found at: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.c…
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Ep. 308 - Mechs, Plastic, and Resin Minis
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In this episode we take a look at the relationship between Catalyst Game Labs, Ironwind Metals, Monster Fight Club, and the future of miniatures for BattleTech.We also look at the Phoenix Hawk in our MekTek segment this episode.I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, thier website can be found at:https://www.fortressminiat…
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Ep 307 -Recognition Guide-o-polooza
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In this episode I talk about my experience teaching one of my partners how to play Alpha Strike as well as go over the last 5 recognition guides in one shot.Check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Also, you can support the podcast at our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany…
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In this episode we look back at 2022, do a quick review of the Alpha Strike box set, and take a look at the Dasher OmniMech After that we have a review of the collection of short stories by Bryan Young, Fox Tales. Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany …
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Ep 305 Followup: Rec Guide 27 review
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A review of Recognition Guide 27Von Carrie Jo Patton
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Ep. 305 - It’s all the little things....
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In this episode we take a look at some of the lesser noticed, but very important rules in Alpha Strike, as well as take a look at the new Rec Guide ilClan Vol 26.our MekTek today is the Scorpion Light Tank.Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at …
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Ep 304a:Inside the list
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After some questions were asked, this followup to Episode 4 of Season 3 looks at the reasons for selecting the units I did in the list, we also look at the Lelanian Industrial Complex's 3-d printable designs, as well as the Fire Scorpion BattleMech.Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you wou…
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Ep 304: Southern Assault II, Unicorn Unleashed
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In today's episode we take a look at the Southern Assault II tournament, and talk about the Scorpion BattleMech Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyVon Carrie Jo Shumar
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News: Rec Guide 25, Southern Assault prep, and what’s in a name.
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So, First we take a look at the new Rec Guide 25, with the first appearance of new vehicle art.Then, a small bit about prep for Southern Assault IIfinally, what is in a name, the "controversy" surrounding the whole Rommel thing....Von Carrie Jo Shumar
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Mektober 5: Night Chanting
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In this final episode of Mektober, we take a look at the Night Chanter and Spirit WalkerVon Carrie Jo Shumar
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Mechtober Week 4; Fedsuns Horror Show!!
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In this installment of the Mechtober series we take a look at the Prey Seeker and the Infantry hunting ninja that is the Scarecrow....Von Carrie Jo Shumar
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As promised, the Alpha Strike part of the Urbie Derby episodeVon Carrie Jo Shumar
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MechTober, Week 3:Urbie Derby!!!
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In this Mechtober segment we will be taking a look at the much maligned UrbanMech, and the mechs it has spawned. There is a bit of news about the Mercenaries Kickstarter and also the MuL is down temporarily, so there will be an Alpha Strike follow-up segment for the UrbanMech, SuburbanMech, and UrbanMech IIC. Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/Unicorn…
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Ep. 303: The Road to Southern Assault II
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Today we look at the upcoming Southern Assault II tournament, we take a look at Redline Workshop's STL files and patreon, and talk about the Venom.Redine Workshophttps://www.patreon.com/redlineworkshop/ Southern Assault II InfoPlayer Packhttps://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AIDS9jTAOda2U98&cid=20630149E8F9B406&id=20630149E8F9B406%21139601&parId=20…
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Mechtober, week 2: Arachnophonia!!!
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This Mechtober installment is being invaded by eight legged.....err....four legged freaks!! You get three Spider themed quad (yes Paul, Quads, not Four Legged) Mechs, thanks to a suggestion from Patron BZ Archer. First we look at the Tarantula, followed up by the mech it inspired, the Stalking Spider, and then the Pepsi to that 'Mech's Coke, the St…
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Come with me and take a look at one of the most venerable Mechs in the history of the Inner Sphere, the Atlas. To be able to vote on future MekTek segments, including the rest of Mektober, join our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompanyVon Carrie Jo Shumar
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Ep 301: Soooo, about 3-d printing...
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In this episode we take another look at 3-d printing and it;s impact on the gaming industry, take look at a creator, DeJong-Lewis Advanced Weapons, and talk a lot about a little Mech, the Spider.DeJong Lewis Advanced Weapons' patreon - patreon.com/D_LAWVon Carrie Jo Shumar
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The Owens, the Omni Jenner that’s an Omni Raven.
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This is the final between seasons episode, we look at the Owens, the DCMS' attempt to Omni up a Jenner, but actually created an Omni-Raven.Von Carrie Jo Shumar
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Would a Mad Cat sit in the Alpha Strike Box?
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A look at the Alpha Strike Box, at least from what I can see from Gencon pics, we take a quick look at the Rattlesnake, and I go on a bit of a rant. Support us at our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompanyor you can support us by going to our sponsor, Miffed Kiitty Minis at Miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com…
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Season Break MekTek: Jenner IIC
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This season break MekTek looks at the Jenner IIC, an enigmatic little Mech from the Clan invasionVon Carrie Jo Shumar
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This is a special report on events that just recently happened. Blaine Pardoe has been booted from the franchise.Von Carrie Jo Shumar
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Ep 211 -Darke Age: The bad 3025 reboot
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In tis episode we talk about the Dark Age, Take a peek at the new sourcebook Empire Alone, And take a look at the Jenner.Join us online on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569Twitterhttps://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1You can support the podcast by joining our patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyOr by supporting our …
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Ep 210 - The Never Ending Wars of Reaving
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In this episode we cover the Wars of reaving, this is a long, drawn out episode, and has a lot of moving parts. It took way too long to put together. MekTek segment - The Septecemia Sponsored by Miffed Kitty Minis at miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.comYou can support the podcast at patreon.com/UnicornCompany…
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Ep 209 - The Word of Blake Jihad; When Toasters Attack!
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Hello everyone, in this episode we talk about the Word of Blake Jihad, after a tiny news snippet, and also talk about one of their super Mechs, the Archangel.You can support the podcast at www.patreon.com/unicorncompanyor by visiting our sponsorhttps://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/Von Carrie Jo Shumar
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Ep 208 - The FedCom Civil War, or, Cosplaying as House Marik
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Hello everyone, sorry for the late episode. Today, we take a look at the FedCom Civil War, talk about a ton of news that has come out for the game, and I randomly plug an awesome sticker I found online.Unicorn Company Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/The awesome stickers I mentioned:https://www.redbubble.com/de/people…
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Ep 207, The Clan Invasion Era, All Honor, No Brains
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In this episode we will be looking at the Clan Invasion Era of the BattleTech universe, touching on some of the bigger highlights of the Era. In our Mektek segment we will be looking at the Warhammer IIC. If you would like to support the podcast, you can go to patreon.com/unicorncompanyVon Carrie Jo Shumar
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Ep 206 - Succession Wars, or House Davion’s Super Fun Time Show
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In this episode, we start to take a look at each of the eras in BattleTech, this time around we will be looking at the Succession Wars, the war of 3039, and what it sets everything up for in the future. Our Mektek today is the Warhammer.Von Carrie Jo Shumar
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Tactics, Ramblings, and whatever else comes to mind.
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Today I look at Alpha Strike tactics, talk about commissions, and a myriad of other things.To enter the raffle make a minimum donation if 5 dollars HereAnd forward your confirmation email to Trevorbtraffle@gmail.com To get the proxy from our sponsor for the Hellstar, check out their page here.http://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/product/morningsta…
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Ep - 204 Assault and Cavalry
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In this episode we take a look at the cavalry, probe, and Assault lances, I also talk a bit about the Empires Aflame setting and go over the Sekhmet Assault tank.Von Carrie Jo Shumar
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Battle Lances and Charities
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Hello everyone, today we take a look at the Battle Lance and Fire Support Lance in Alpha Strike, talk about the charity raffle for the Trevor Project, and review the Archer BattleMech.Von Carrie Jo Shumar
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Ep 202 - Get in Formation, Malthus!
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In today's episode we begin looking at Alpha Strike formations and how they work together. Additionally, we look at the cartoon series, and what setting would be best for a modern audience.The MekTek for today is the Thor, or Summoner, depending on who you ask. -----------------------------------------------------The Proxy mentioned here can be fou…
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Tamar Pact, home of the new Chaos March
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Hello everyone. Today I take a look at the new Tamar Rising sourcebook. This book covers the fall of the Clan Jade Falcon OZ, and the microstates which rise in it's place. I also look at the OmniMarauder in this episode, which I do quite like, and wish someone would pick up for production (Im looking at you Sea Foxes) If you would like to support t…
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Happy Saturday, this is the last of the break episodes that we will be releasing, and season two will be starting off with a bang. This mini-episode is a quick look at the way Battletech isn't apolitical as some people would like to have you believe. I hope you enjoy this little mini break episode. Next week begins Season 2 with a review of the Tam…
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Hello everyone, this is Carrie, I have another season break mini episode, this time, its about my favorite character, Archer Christifori. While compared to most characters, he was a flash in the pan, but I think he left a brilliant flash that is etched into the mythos of BattleTech. If you enjoyed this episode, and want to discuss more, feel free t…
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Hello everyone, I hope that you are enjoying your January. As promised, some small mini episodes while I'm on break. This week we take a quick look at if Indiana Jones would be a Seeker in Clan Goliath Scorpion. If you'd like to discuss this topic, or more, feel free to join our Facebook GroupUnicorn Company: A BattleTech PodCast Or you can support…
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