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Category Archives: Guest Appearances

Mike on the Mercenary Star podcast

Posted on November 8, 2024 by talesfromtheperiphery
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It was my distinct pleasure to guest with Seth on the fabulous Mercenary Star podcast a couple of weeks ago: a very fun chat with a great host.

The subject? To, I hope, no-one’s surprise, the 12th Vegan Rangers.

You can listen here. (It’s also available on YouTube, but TBH I have a face for radio, so… be warned!)

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Upcoming Events

Casual BattleTech Meetup – Firestorm Games

Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: Firestorm Games (Cardiff)
66 Sloper Road
Cardiff
CF11 8AB
FB Event

Casual meetup for the local community. We’ll have games of classic Battletech on all day, generally playing between 6,000 to 8,000 bv2. Organizers will bring plenty of neoprene maps & terrain, you just need to bring mechs, sheets, and dice!

The venue have food and drink available, and it costs £6 per person to play through the firestorm website. £8 if purchased in person on the day

March Come And Play Day

Date: March 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: The Mug and Meeple
Town Pier Square
Gravesend
DA11 0BJ
More Info

Raid on Fort George, Tortuga Prime – Airborne Assault

“The edge of the Inner Sphere is a dangerous place to live. Pirate raids on planets are
common occurrence in the Periphery. Technology is limited, spares are hard to come by
and repairs difficult. Welcome to life, (and death), at the edge of explored space”.

This event is designed to be played by both new and seasoned players.

9000BV Classic event, any Periphery Faction, Clan Invasion era.

Entry: £9

Operation: Iron Eclipse

Date: April 4, 2026
Time: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location: Wayland Games Centre. 3 Tilbury Rd, West Horndon, Brentwood CM13 3LR
Details & Book

Overview

Come play Battletech Alpha strike at Wayland Games new venue.

Clan Invasion Era Narrative Event – Set on Turtle Bay

Please direct any event related questions to this email – jdevents98@gmail.com

 Battlech AS Narrative Event Pack – OPERATION: IRON ECLIPSE

Salute Wargames Show

Date: April 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL
Show info

The UK’s premier wargames show. This year members of the Catalyst Demo Team will be in attendance with both introductory and participation games of Classic and Alpha Strike. More details to follow.

Scottish Open Championship 2026

Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 9:30 am
Location: Nan McKay Community Hall, End of St. John's Road, Adj to 29 St. Andrews Drive, Pollokshields, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G41 5SR
FB Event

Following on from a wonderful event last year, we return to the Nan McKay Halls for this years Scottish Nationals.

Open format on Saturday and discussions being held around events for the Sunday.

A placeholder for your diaries.

Slainte

Peterborough Crown Tourney

Date: May 2, 2026
Time: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
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A “Classic” BattleTech list builder event by this podcast in conjunction with Peterborough Wargames Club. Admission £15 for the day. More details here.

UK Games Expo

Dates: May 29, 2026 - May 31, 2026
All-day event
Location: The National Exhibition Centre (NEC): North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
More info

Another year of BattleTech events at UKGE, including the UK Open, narrative and list-builder tournaments for both classic and Alpha Strike, a chance to play Aces, and who knows what else. More details as they come available.

Lincoln BattleTech Open

Date: August 1, 2026
Time: 9:45 am - 6:15 pm
Location: Imps Gaming, 15 Crofton Close, Lincoln, LN3 4NT
Event info

The Lincoln Battletech Open is the first Battletech tournament EVER…
… in Lincoln…
… this year.
The ‘Open’ part means the tournament uses the Catalyst Demo Team’s BattleTech Open Format. Instead of crafting a single restrictive list for the entire tournament, players will choose from a themed selection of 5-6 force options for each round.
Points are scored by damaging or destroying your opponent’s mechs.
This structure allows all players an enjoyable, competitive, action-packed series of games without being shoehorned into loading up on a list full of jump-pulse.

European BattleTech Championship

Dates: August 28, 2026 - August 30, 2026
All-day event
Location: Hicks Hall, 60 Bankfield Terrace, Burley, Leeds LS4 2JR.

A long weekend of BattleTech events including the European Open. More details to follow.

Hereward Wargames Show

Date: September 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: The Cresset, Rightwell, Bretton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 8DX, United Kingdom
Show info

A friendly local show with lots of participation games. Look out for Alpha Strike and Classic both.

Admission £5

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