Unicorn Company; A BattleTech Podcast

Unicorn Company; A BattleTech Podcast

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.

Episodes

April 12, 2025 26 mins

Today we take a look at the Rakshasa, a Mech that was designed and build as a response to the clans, which has been seen as an abject failure by many.


Miniatures from Camospecs onlinehttps://camospecs.com/?s=Rakshasa


Spooky 777https://www.patreon.com/spooky777

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Today we take a look at the cost of BattleTech when compared to other game lines.


Support the podcast:

https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany


Support Our Sponsor

https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/


Western Assault Rules and Info

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ILNRiSL0RM37-ElKpkYg9c1l7LEdlc6qecV3IIxzI6U/edit?usp=sharing


Western Assault Scenario Pack

https://docs.google.com/document/d/14FzFRG5H0RjVCYk7Q67DRe...

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June 21, 2024 40 mins

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

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Check out our sponsor Fortress Miniatures and Games

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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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February 29, 2024 35 mins

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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January 2, 2024 38 mins

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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December 7, 2023 31 mins

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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November 23, 2023 53 mins
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 fortressminiaturesandgames.com You can also support us by becoming a patron at patreon.com/unico...
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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/unicorncompany I would also like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, who you can find both the plastic Nova and the metal Black Hawk-KU and Nova at at fortressminiaturesandgames.com
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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.
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October 15, 2023 28 mins
Here in the second MekTober installment we look at an oddiry of the Star League, the Champion
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October 8, 2023 18 mins
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 pack
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September 24, 2023 29 mins
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.com You can also support us by becoming a patron at patreon.com/unicorncompany
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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.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569   Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 Di...
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May 28, 2023 27 mins
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 would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, their website can be foun...
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April 28, 2023 41 mins
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.com/ If you want to support the podcast directly, our Patreon is https://www.patreon.c...
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January 6, 2023 48 mins
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 This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www...
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December 9, 2022 46 mins
A review of Recognition Guide 27
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December 4, 2022 60 mins
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 https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany This episode has been sponsored...
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November 21, 2022 29 mins
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 would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCo...
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