Editing Technical Readout: Project Phoenix

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| image               = TRO PP.JPG
| name                = 
| type                = Technical Readout
| author              = [[Loren L. Coleman]] (''Stalking the Legends'')
| development         = [[Randall Bills]]
| primarywriting      = Randall Bills<br>[[Warner Doles (person)|Warner Doles]]<br>[[David L. McCulloch]]<br>[[Christoffer Trossen]]
| pages               = 104
| cover               = [[Chris Lewis]]
| interiorart         = 
| illustrations       = Chris Lewis
| publisher           = [[FanPro]] (Original)
| productioncode      = 10991 (2003)<br>35032 (2005)
| year                = 2003<br>2005 (2nd printing)
| ISBN10              = 3890649912
| ISBN13              = 978-3890649917
| MSRP                = $19.99
| content             = 
| era                 = [[Civil War era]]
| timeline            = [[3067]]
| series              = [[Technical Readout]]s
| precededby          = 
| followedby          = 
}}
==Description==
The '''''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix''''' (''TRO:Phoenix'') is a special release by then-license-holder [[FanPro]] to address and solve the so-called [[Unseen]] issue. The ''TRO'' contained new artwork for some of the oldest [[BattleMech]] designs, to allow their return to publication. The variants presented originate from [[FedCom Civil War]] [[BattleTech eras|era]]. The in-character explanation is, that the designs had been modernized (and, hence, been brought back into the spotlight with a different outer appearance).

The ''TRO'' is unique with its comparatively few unit designs and a focus on artwork, as it contains 55 additional illustrations of design variants, without delivering any specifications for these. In delivering new artwork for old designs, the book is a belated companion to the ''[[Technical Readout: 3025 Revised]]''. The game data for included illustrations on the other hand can mostly be found in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]''.

The ''TRO:Phoenix'' was first released in 2003 under product code FPR 10991 and received a 2nd corrected printing under product code FPR 35032 in 2005.

==From the back cover==
{{quote|''As the [[FedCom Civil War]] swung into high gear and conflict swept through the [[Inner Sphere]], the need for additional war materials was paramount. However, unlike many companies, which produced new, but expensive, [[BattleMech]]s, a new upstart company, [[Vicore Industries]], took a different route. By taking centuries old machines and upgrading both their physical as well as technological capabilities, Vicore almost single-handedly started a revolution that provided a cheap means to bring "new" BattleMechs to the field commanders desperate for more assets.''

''Classic BattleTech ''Technical Readout: Project Phoenix'' provides descriptions, game statistics and illustrations for twenty-nine classic BattleMechs that have been upgraded both in appearance and technology. Also, for the first time in any technical readout, additional illustrations representing all the variants for every design in the book are also included.''}}

==Table of Contents==
<div class="desktop-3-col">
;Short Story
;Introduction
;Inner Sphere BattleMechs
: ''[[Locust]]''
: ''[[Stinger]]''
: ''[[Wasp]]''
: ''[[Valkyrie]]''
: ''[[Ostscout]]''
: ''[[Phoenix Hawk]]''
: ''[[Griffin]]''
: ''[[Scorpion (BattleMech)|Scorpion]]''
: ''[[Shadow Hawk]]''
: ''[[Wolverine (BattleMech)|Wolverine]]''
: ''[[Ostroc]]''
: ''[[Ostsol]]''
: ''[[Rifleman]]''
: ''[[Crusader]]''
: ''[[Thunderbolt]]''
: ''[[Archer]]''
: ''[[Warhammer]]''
: ''[[Marauder]]''
: ''[[Goliath]]''
: ''[[BattleMaster]]''
: ''[[Longbow]]''
: ''[[Marauder II]]''

;Clan BattleMechs
: ''[[Locust IIC]] 4''
: ''[[Griffin IIC]] 4''
: ''[[Shadow Hawk IIC]] 4''
: ''[[Rifleman IIC]] 3''
: ''[[Phoenix Hawk IIC]] 4''
: ''[[Warhammer IIC]]'' 4
: ''[[Marauder IIC]]'' 2
</div>


; BattleMech Variant Illustrations
<div class="desktop-3-col">
: LCT-1V2 ''Locust''/LCT-5V2 ''Locust''
: STG-6L ''Stinger''/WSP-3S ''Wasp''
: VLK-QD3 ''Valkyrie''/OTT-9S ''Ostscout''
: PXH-3PL ''Phoenix Hawk''/PXH-6D ''Phoenix Hawk''
: PXH-7CS ''Phoenix Hawk''/PXH-7S ''Phoenix Hawk''
: GRF-5M ''Griffin''/GRF-6CS ''Griffin''
: SCP-12C ''Scorpion''/SHD-7CS ''Shadow Hawk''
: SHD-7M ''Shadow Hawk''/WVR-8C ''Wolverine''
: WVR-8D ''Wolverine''/WVR-9D ''Wolverine''
: OSR-3C ''Ostroc''/OTL-5D ''Ostsol''
: OTL-7M ''Ostsol''/OTL-8M ''Ostsol''
: RFL-6X ''Rifleman''/RFL-7M ''Rifleman''
: CRD-7L ''Crusader''/CRD-8M ''Crusader''
: TDR-7SE ''Thunderbolt''/TDR-9NAIS ''Thunderbolt''
: TDR-10SE ''Thunderbolt''/ARC-6S ''Archer''
: ARC-6W ''Archer''/ARC-7L ''Archer''
: WHM-4L ''Warhammer''/WHM-9D ''Warhammer''
: WHM-9S ''Warhammer''/MAD-5R ''Marauder''
: MAD-5T ''Marauder''/MAD-7D ''Marauder''
: MAD-9M ''Marauder''/MAD-9S ''Marauder''
: GOL-2H ''Goliath''/GOL-3S ''Goliath''
: GOL-5D ''Goliath''/BLR-5M ''BattleMaster''
: BLR-CM ''BattleMaster''/BLR-K3 ''BattleMaster''
: MAD-4H ''Marauder II''/''Marauder IIC''/''Locust IIC'' 5/''Griffin IIC'' 3
: ''Shadow Hawk IIC'' 3/''Rifleman IIC'' 4
: ''Phoenix Hawk IIC'' 3/''Warhammer IIC'' 3
: ''Marauder IIC'' 3
</div>

==Remarks on content==
* The title comprises descriptions of 29 [[BattleMech]] units in total, all from [[FedCom Civil War]] era. All presented units were prior subject to [[Unseen]] issue and received new artwork to allow their resumed usage in publications. It contains:
** 22 [[Inner Sphere]] designs and
** 7 [[Clan]] designs,
** 55 additional illustrations of different variants of presented units, without any further stats or information on them.
* The title comes with various in-character introductions, these are
** Precenter [''sic''] XIV-Delta [[Tempest Stryker]], [[ComStar]], to Precentor [[ROM]] [[Victoria Parrdeau]], 1 August [[3067]]
** Demi-Precentor X-Omega [[Martin Overstreet]], ComStar, 1 October, 3067
** Demi-Precentor [[Rochelle Capetturn]], [[Explorer Corps (ComStar)|Explorer Corps]], to Precentor XXIV [[Padraig O Bhaoil]], Director, Explorer Corps, along with notes from Precentor XXIV Padraig O Bhaoil to Precentor Parrdeau, [[ComStar]]
* On page 11 the title states in a Game Note, that the Record Sheets for the designs presented can be found in ''[[Record Sheets: 3067]]'', with the exception of the ''Longbow'' design, whose record sheet is included in ''[[Record Sheets: Upgrades]]''.
* This product is the first ''TRO'' to present fiction in addition to information on unit designs, the short story ''[[Stalking the Legends]]''.

==Notes==
* Though controversial in its commissioning, the title provided relief (of sorts) for which a vocal majority of fans had been clamoring. By incorporating features that suggested evolution of similar features on the [[Unseen]], the [[Reseen]], as they are colloquially known, were able to sidestep the issue of artwork outside of [[FASA]]/[[FanPro]]'s studios. Debate still simmered from two camps: that from those who saw new miniatures lessening the "value" of their limited Unseen figures and from those looking for relief from the ban of artwork from historical period (i.e., occurring before the [[Clan Invasion]]).
* Trademarked ''Classic BattleTech Technical Readout: Project Phoenix''.
* A 53-page PDF copyrighted 2002 with the same cover and credits as the 2003 release may represent a beta version. The credits appear on the last page of the document and do not use the standard format for FanPro releases but do note it as being published by FanPro.

==References==
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[[Category:Technical Readouts and Recognition Guides|Project Phoenix]]