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.

Catalyst Game Lab's Premium Problem

Today we take a look at the problem with the premium miniatures from Catalyst, talk about some solutions, and have our MekTek with the Black KnightSupport us on Patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyMetal newseen style alternatives to the "Premium" Minis:Wolverine 6R, 6D - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-medium/products/wolverine-6r-6d-20-5197Wolverine 7M, 7M2, 7K - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-medium/products/wolverine-wvr-7m-7m2-7k-bt-472BattleMaster 1G, 1Gb - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-assault/products/battlemaster-blr-1g-1gb-20-5205-release-around-august-15Vulture C - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-heavy/products/vulture-c-20-5229Rifeman 3N, 3C - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-heavy/products/rifleman-rfl-3n-3c-20-5219Mad Cat A - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-heavy/products/mad-cat-timber-wolf-a-20-5228Phoenix Hawk PXH-1/3K - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-medium/products/phoenix-hawk-pxh-1-3k-20-5221Black Knight "Clanbuster" - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-heavy/products/black-knight-bl-9-knt-20-5207-release-around-august-15Ryoken TC, B - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-medium/products/ryoken-stormcrow-tc-b-20-5203Nova Cat B - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/battlemech-heavy/products/nova-cat-b-20-5224

12-09
32:19

Ep 501: In Defense of the Rakshasa

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=RakshasaSpooky 777https://www.patreon.com/spooky777

04-12
26:56

Ep 407 - Hobby Tourism

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 Join the Unicorn Company Patreon Check out our sponsor Fortress Miniatures and Games https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ And you can get some cool dice, while also supporting our Podcast at Da Scrapyard Ork

06-21
40:42

Ep 406: Why we Lo... Hate Land Air Mechs

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.

05-11
50:55

Ep 405: Kerensky's Believe it or Not

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.

02-29
35:27

Pax Unplugged Coverage

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

12-07
31:44

Ep 404: Southern Assault III

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/unicorncompany

11-23
53:34

Mektober 2023 - Ep5 - The Nova and it’s doppelganger, The Black Hawk-KU

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

11-01
21:28

Ep 103 - Wave 2 is upon us, what now?

Rejoice! Wave 2 is finally here, Today we talk about what to look for in a commission painter if you choose to have one paint your new Mechs for you.   Todays Mech is the Dominator!

08-28
31:08

Ep 102 There be spoilers here, IlClan!

An on-time Episode, today the Podcast is all about the new iLClan sourcebook.   Join in the conversation at the Unicorn Company facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/

08-14
29:10

Ep.101 - The Lost BattleMechs

Today we are taking a look at some of the lost BattleMechs in the BattleTech universe, in particular the ones from Era Report 2750.   Join in the conversation at the Unicorn Company facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/

08-07
30:07

Ep 100 - Hello, My name tag is wrong

This is my intro episode, I was going to be calling it "A Girl and her Mad Cat" but instead opted for Unicorn Company, future episodes will be done properly, I hope you enjoy.   Join in the conversation at the Unicorn Company facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/

07-16
28:11

Ep 502: Inner Sphere OmniMechs; The Dragon's Secret Weapon

The Inner Sphere, ravaged by the clan invasion was looking for a way to fight back. In the midst of this effort, the Draconis Combine would do everything they could to reverse engineer the Clans' biggest technological edge, the OmniMech! Join me as we take a look at these history changing machines.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyVisit our Sponsor - https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Check out the Mech Painter's Union - https://mechpainters.org/

08-27
28:46

Ep 408 - The Cost of BattleTech, is it Too Much?

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/14FzFRG5H0RjVCYk7Q67DReTI2aVBlanXwLRKqhBY-mM/edit?usp=sharing Strategicon Orccon 2025 https://www.strategicon.net/

12-22
19:15

New Years Mech Special

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

01-02
38:17

Mektober 2023 - Ep 3 The Black Hawk BattleMech (Not the good ones)

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.

10-22
18:00

Mektober 2023 - Ep 2 The Champion

Here in the second MekTober installment we look at an oddiry of the Star League, the Champion

10-15
28:08

Mektober 2023 - Ep 1 The Penetrator

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

10-08
18:18

Ep 403: Is Alpha Strike Right for You?

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

09-25
29:15

Ep: 401Official Competitive Alpha Strike, what could go wrong?

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 Discord https://discord.gg/uaWHKFUzHR And you can help support the podcast at our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

07-23
49:58

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