
Ep 29: Intro to C3, 5G, and Tin Foil ECM
03/28/22 • 81 min
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The Mechbay takes a look at the most controversial technology in the Inner Sphere since the invention of the Battlemech. They take a birds eye view at C3, C3i, and boosted C3 in the context of tabletop BattleTech. They go over their first impressions, some tactics, mistakes, and even what they don't like.
Battletech Event Calendar Doc
Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at [email protected] or on Facebook
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Our Main Segment is proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games.Our Hobby Progress Section is proudly brought to you by Ariesgamesandminis.comPatron Supporters Archons
- Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J
- Stefan Stahlkater "McKenna" piloting Warwolf H
- Tristan "Jackal" Lawrence piloting Cyclops 10Q modified
Mechwarriors
- Duncan Rhodes
- Chad "Storm" Evans piloting Hatchetman HCT-8S
- PC "Creature" McKenna piloting Piranha PRA-4
- Chris "Kazrok" Miller piloting Thug 12K
- Denham "Eclipse" piloting ShadowHawk SHD-2H
- Jared Hahn
- Rex "Redneck" Rawhide piloting Orion-VA
Cadets
- John Haynes
- Matt LeBaron
- Mitch "Minotaur" Grant piloting Thunderbolt 5SE
- Harris "Ramshackle" piloting Cataphract CTF-4L
- MetalEd
- John Garnier
- Richard
- KZ
- David
- Zach Torrence "Metalzarak" piloting Black Hawk H
- Jesty
- Travis Gist
Outro by Marcelo Etiene
The Mechbay takes a look at the most controversial technology in the Inner Sphere since the invention of the Battlemech. They take a birds eye view at C3, C3i, and boosted C3 in the context of tabletop BattleTech. They go over their first impressions, some tactics, mistakes, and even what they don't like.
Battletech Event Calendar Doc
Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at [email protected] or on Facebook
You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech shouted out in episode.
Our Main Segment is proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games.Our Hobby Progress Section is proudly brought to you by Ariesgamesandminis.comPatron Supporters Archons
- Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J
- Stefan Stahlkater "McKenna" piloting Warwolf H
- Tristan "Jackal" Lawrence piloting Cyclops 10Q modified
Mechwarriors
- Duncan Rhodes
- Chad "Storm" Evans piloting Hatchetman HCT-8S
- PC "Creature" McKenna piloting Piranha PRA-4
- Chris "Kazrok" Miller piloting Thug 12K
- Denham "Eclipse" piloting ShadowHawk SHD-2H
- Jared Hahn
- Rex "Redneck" Rawhide piloting Orion-VA
Cadets
- John Haynes
- Matt LeBaron
- Mitch "Minotaur" Grant piloting Thunderbolt 5SE
- Harris "Ramshackle" piloting Cataphract CTF-4L
- MetalEd
- John Garnier
- Richard
- KZ
- David
- Zach Torrence "Metalzarak" piloting Black Hawk H
- Jesty
- Travis Gist
Outro by Marcelo Etiene
Previous Episode

Ep 28: Hobby Reactor Startup and Staying Motivated
The Mechbay does some hobby roundup talking about how to stay motivated when you are between deployments. They talk the new wolfhound IIC from catalyst, shilones, and a whole lot of hobby progress. Keeping that reactor fired up takes work so don't let the flame die out.
Listen to our interview on Miniature Wargaming Labs Here!
Battletech Event Calendar Doc
Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at [email protected] or on Facebook
You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech shouted out in episode.
Our Main Segment is proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games.Our Hobby Progress Section is proudly brought to you by Ariesgamesandminis.comPatron Supporters Archons
- Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J
- Stefan Stahlkater "McKenna" piloting Warwolf H
- Tristan "Jackal" Lawrence piloting Cyclops 10Q modified
Mechwarriors
- Duncan Rhodes
- Chad "Storm" Evans piloting Hatchetman HCT-8S
- PC "Creature" McKenna piloting Piranha PRA-4
- Chris "Kazrok" Miller piloting Thug 12K
- Denham "Eclipse" piloting ShadowHawk SHD-2H
- Jared Hahn
- Rex "Redneck" Rawhide piloting Orion-VA
Cadets
- John Haynes
- Matt LeBaron
- Mitch "Minotaur" Grant piloting Thunderbolt 5SE
- Harris "Ramshackle" piloting Cataphract CTF-4L
- MetalEd
- John Garnier
- Richard
- KZ
- David
- Zach Torrence "Metalzarak" piloting Black Hawk H
- Jesty
- Travis Gist
Outro by Marcelo Etiene
Next Episode

Ep:30 Listening to Mechs Dry with Mike and Dan
The Mechbay continues their hobby motivation rollout and has Mike and Dan on from the show "Listening to Paint Dry" to talk about elevating our hobby from Battletech miniature painting to miniature art. They talk basic techniques, advanced concepts, and then their favorite tools of the trade.
Battletech Event Calendar Doc
Talk with the Mechbay and fans on their Discord
If you like what you hear or have request for what you would like to hear next, send them a shout at [email protected] or on Facebook
You can support them at Patreon and get your name and mech shouted out in episode.
Our Main Segment is proudly brought to you by Fortress Miniatures and Games.Our Hobby Progress Section is proudly brought to you by Ariesgamesandminis.comPatron Supporters Archons
- Cataphract 40 piloting Nightstar NSR-9J
- Stefan Stahlkater "McKenna" piloting Warwolf H
- Tristan "Jackal" Lawrence piloting Cyclops 10Q modified
Mechwarriors
- Duncan Rhodes
- Chad "Storm" Evans piloting Hatchetman HCT-8S
- PC "Creature" McKenna piloting Piranha PRA-4
- Chris "Kazrok" Miller piloting Thug 12K
- Denham "Eclipse" piloting ShadowHawk SHD-2H
- Jared Hahn
- Rex "Redneck" Rawhide piloting Orion-VA
- Eric Smailys
Cadets
- John Haynes
- Bob Arens
- Matt LeBaron
- Donald Looker
- Mitch "Minotaur" Grant piloting Thunderbolt 5SE
- Harris "Ramshackle" piloting Cataphract CTF-4L
- MetalEd
- John Garnier
- Richard
- KZ
- David
- Zach Torrence "Metalzarak" piloting Black Hawk H
- Jesty
- Travis Gist
Outro by Marcelo Etiene
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