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BattleMechs
In science fiction, or mechs are giant robots or machines, typically depicted as piloted, humanoid walking vehicles. The term was first used in Japanese (language), Japanese after shortening the English loanword or , but the meaning in Japanese is more inclusive, and or 'giant robot' is the narrower term. Real mechs vary greatly in size and shape, but are distinguished from vehicles by their biomorphic appearance, and are often much larger than human beings. Different Genre#Subgenre, subgenres exist, with varying connotations of realism. The concept of Super Robot and Real Robot are two such examples found in Japanese anime and manga. Real-world piloted robots or non-robots Robot locomotion, robotic platforms, existing or planned, may also be called "mechs". In Japanese, "mechs" may refer to mobile machinery or vehicles (not including aircraft, cars, motorcycles and HGV) in general, piloted or Mobile robot, otherwise. Characteristics 'Mecha' is an abbreviation, first used ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BattleTech
''BattleTech'' is a wargaming and military science fiction franchise launched by FASA Corporation in 1984, acquired by WizKids in 2001, which was in turn acquired by Topps in 2003; and published since 2007 by Catalyst Game Labs. The trademark is currently owned by Topps and, for video games, Microsoft Gaming; Catalyst Game Studios licenses the franchise from Topps. The series began with FASA's debut of the board game ''Classic BattleTech, BattleTech'' (originally named ''Battledroids'') by Jordan Weisman and L. Ross Babcock III and has since grown to include List of BattleTech games, numerous expansions to the original game, several board games, role playing games, video games, a collectible card game, a series of List of BattleTech novels, more than 100 novels, and an animated BattleTech: The Animated Series, television series. Gameplay In its most basic form, ''BattleTech'' is played on a map sheet composed of hexagonal terrain tiles. The combat units are roughly hum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
