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The BattleTech setting is a vast and war-torn future where humanity has spread across thousands of star systems, forming massive interstellar nations known as the Great Houses. For centuries, these noble dynasties have fought bitter wars over territory, resources, and dominance, deploying armies of towering war machines called BattleMechs—heavily armed and armored humanoid titans that define modern warfare.
While technology is advanced, the universe is far from utopian. Much of mankind’s greatest achievements have been lost due to centuries of conflict, and wars are still largely fought with the same BattleMechs that have been in service for generations. Politics are brutal, alliances shift constantly, and war is the only certainty. From the wealthy core worlds of the Inner Sphere to the lawless frontier of the Periphery, the struggle for power never ends.
In addition to the Great Houses, other factions play major roles in shaping history. The Clans, genetically engineered warriors from beyond known space, have waged brutal campaigns to conquer the Inner Sphere. Meanwhile, countless smaller factions, pirates, corporations, and mercenary companies fight for survival and profit in an unforgiving galaxy.
The year is 3062, and the Inner Sphere is on the edge of chaos. The mighty Federated Commonwealth, one of the most powerful nations in human space, is on the verge of tearing itself apart. What was meant to be the crowning achievement of interstellar unity—an alliance between House Davion of the Federated Suns and House Steiner of the Lyran Commonwealth—has crumbled under the weight of political betrayal, personal vendettas, and deep-seated distrust.
At the heart of this conflict are two leaders: Victor Steiner-Davion, heir to the Federated Commonwealth, and his own sister, Katherine Steiner-Davion, who has seized power and now rules the Lyran half of the realm with an iron grip. What began as a political struggle is about to become an all-out civil war, with loyalists and rebels within both halves of the nation preparing for battle. The war will pit brother against sister, general against general, and planet against planet.
As the FedCom Civil War looms, the ripple effects are being felt everywhere. Neighboring Great Houses are watching closely, waiting to exploit any weakness. Mercenary forces are being courted by both sides, offered lucrative contracts to bolster armies in desperate need of reinforcements. With war inevitable, the Inner Sphere is about to enter one of its bloodiest and most chaotic eras.
[The full series can be viewed through the TMC playlist here: Hired Steel: A Mech Machinima](https://youtu.be/fBDrGklxqsk)
The full series can be viewed through the TMC playlist here: Hired Steel: A Mech Machinima
For a mercenary, war is opportunity. You are a MechWarrior, a highly trained pilot fighting not for duty or honor, but for survival and profit. You and your company are among the many mercenaries looking to carve out a place in this chaotic new era.
The question is: where will you stand when the war begins?
Will you throw in with one of the warring factions, risking everything for the promise of steady pay and powerful backers? Will you take a more cautious approach, choosing your battles carefully to keep your company alive? Or will you stay truly independent, navigating the war-torn landscape while taking contracts from whoever pays best?
One thing is certain—there will be no shortage of battles. Cities will burn, empires will bleed, and the battlefield will be littered with the wreckage of fallen ‘Mechs. Whether you rise to fortune and glory or fall forgotten in the mud depends entirely on your skill, your choices, and the company you keep.
The future of the Inner Sphere is about to be written in fire and steel. Will you fight for glory, survival, or the highest bidder?