Step into the explosive combat zones of the ilClan era with BattleTech: Hot Spots: Hinterlands, a comprehensive campaign guide that brings some of the most intense and unpredictable battlefields to your BattleTech games. This sourcebook, a spiritual successor to the classic Hot Spots duology, offers everything you need to fuel your campaigns, from detailed rules and contracts to fresh, engaging game hooks.

In the Hinterlands, the battle rages across war-torn worlds, from defending key territories like Alyina alongside the Lone Wolves, to standing with independence movements like the Lyrans. Whether you’re pillaging to build your fortune or fighting for control in the chaotic aftermath of interstellar war, there’s no shortage of action or opportunity for clever commanders.

With Hot Spots: Hinterlands, you can bring the raw, unfiltered excitement of the ilClan era to your table. This sourcebook integrates seamlessly with the BattleTech: Mercenaries boxed set and is designed for use with both Total Warfare and Alpha Strike systems. It’s a must-have for BattleTech players looking to expand their campaigns with more dramatic, high-stakes engagements.

Key Features:

• EXPLORING THE HOTTEST COMBAT ZONES: Hot Spots: Hinterlands takes you deep into the heart of some of the most volatile and dynamic areas in the ilClan era. Commanders will engage in epic battles across unique and strategically important locations, from rebel uprisings to intense planetary sieges.
• FULL CAMPAIGN RULES: This sourcebook provides complete campaign rules that expand upon the BattleTech: Mercenaries boxed set, allowing you to craft and run large-scale operations with your BattleTech forces. Whether you're managing your resources or making critical decisions about engagements, every campaign has new depths of strategy.
• ENDLESS BATTLE CONTRACTS & GAME HOOKS: The Hinterlands is rich with opportunities for commanders to earn their place in the galaxy. With a plethora of contracts and engaging game hooks, this book opens up a range of different missions, from mercenary contracts to political intrigue, all adding layers of strategy and narrative to your battles.
• SUPPORTS BOTH TOTAL WARFARE AND ALPHA STRIKE: Designed to work with both Total Warfare and Alpha Strike, Hot Spots: Hinterlands provides the flexibility to fit into whichever BattleTech system you prefer, allowing for a tailored gameplay experience that fits your group’s style.
• EXPERIENCE THE CHAOTIC ILCLAN ERA: With the power struggles of the ilClan era at the forefront, this sourcebook captures the spirit of a galaxy in transition. Commanders face not only the ravages of war but the challenges of a fractured universe, with each choice having far-reaching consequences for your forces.

Contents:

• Campaign Rules for Total Warfare and Alpha Strike
• Numerous Contracts for BattleTech Campaigns
• Game Hooks for Hinterlands Engagements
• Updated Rules for Hinterlands Operations