Editing BattleTechWiki:News Archive

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==2024==
* 15 January 2024: '''''Blood Rage'''''
: ''[[Blood Rage]]'' is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]]. Editors may now use this source on the wiki.

* 01 January 2024: '''''Happy New Year!'''''
: Can you believe it - Sarna got over 10,000 new articles in the last year. That’s more than in its first four years combined. We've been zipping past milestones like a BattleTech Kickstarter. And CGL shows no signs of slowing down, with the only thing reportedly holding them back right now being a bottleneck in editing and factchecking upcoming products. Which is probably the best problem they can have. Here’s to another year of BattleTech goodness!<br />HAPPY NEW 2024!

==2023==
* 23 November 2023: '''''50,000 articles!'''''
: BAM! Sooner than anyone expected, Sarna BattleTechWiki has broken the 50,000 article threshold - with 1,000 of these created in just the last 15 days, and 2,000 in the past 34 days. What an awesome community, for an awesome gaming universe!

* 15 November 2023: '''''Shrapnel Issue 14'''''
: ''[[Shrapnel Issue 14]]'' is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]]. Editors may now use this source on the wiki.

* 24 September 2023: '''''Recognition Guide, Vol. 1: Classics'''''
: ''[[Recognition Guide, Vol. 1: Classics]]'' has cleared [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]]. Editors may now use this source on the wiki.

* 20 August 2023: The following BattleTech products have cleared [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] and can now be used as a source in the wiki:
: ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 27]]''
: ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 28]]''
: ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 29]]''
: ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 30]]''
: ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 31]]''
: ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 32]]''
: ''[[Dominions Divided]]''
: ''[[Record Sheets: 3145]]''
: ''[[Record Sheets: 3150]]''
: ''[[Record Sheets: Dark Age]]''
: ''[[Record Sheets: Jihad]]''

* 11 January 2023: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 26'''''
: ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 26]]'' has cleared [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] and can now be used as a source in the wiki.

* 01 January 2023: '''''Happy New Year'''''
: Onwards and upwards friends, with no regrets and '''many''' more Sarna articles to come! (41,010 so far, but who's counting?) Time may fly fast... but always remember, you're the pilot!
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==2022==
* 28 December 2022: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 25'''''
: ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 25]]'' has cleared [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] and can now be used as a source in the wiki.

* 25 December 2022: '''''Merry Christmas'''''…
:…to the BattleTech community. May this be a time of peace and rest; and maybe some of us will find the time to sit down with friends and family and perhaps actually play a game. I know I will! Have a good time y'all!

* 15 December 2022: '''''Technical Readout: Dark Age'''''
:''[[Technical Readout: Dark Age]]'' is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]]. Editors may now use this source in the wiki.

* 14 December 2022: '''''Ulisses Spiele license to expire'''''
:[[Ulisses Spiele]], the current licensee for the German edition of BattleTech, announced today that they are set to lose the license in April 2023.

* 16 November 2022: '''''Shrapnel (magazine), Issue 10'''''
:''[[Shrapnel_(magazine)#Issue_10|Shrapnel (magazine), Issue 10]]'' is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]]. Editors can now use this source in the wiki.

* 8 September 2022: '''''Empire Alone'''''
: ''[[Empire Alone]]'' is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]].

* 11 August 2022: '''"Aerospace Fighter" Eradicated'''
: Good job, ''tai-is'': with the exception of a few non-linked stragglers, the enemy has been wiped out today. The '''Aerospace Fighter Campaign''' (27 July - 11 August) is concluded. All eligible combatants must contact ''Kanrisha'' [[User_talk:Revanche|Revanche]] to be awarded your [[BattleTechWiki:Awards#Campaign_Ribbons|campaign ribbon]].

* 27 July 2022: '''Contract Out on "Aerospace Fighters"'''
: A change in capitalization stylization means Editors are encouraged to weed out the improperly capitalized "Aerospace Fighter" and replace it with "aerospace fighter" (except in section and table headings). Wrack up that EC & go full-Kentares on the term.

* 08 July 2022: '''New Senior Editor Position'''
: A [[BattleTechWiki:Senior Editor - Products | Sarna "job" announcement]] for '''Senior Editor - Products''' has been released. Apply no later than 15 July. 

* 18 May 2022: '''''Shrapnel (magazine), Issue 8'''''
: ''[[Shrapnel_(magazine)#Issue_8|Shrapnel (magazine), Issue 8]]'' is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]].

* 04 April 2022: '''''Spotlight On: Hellion Keshik'''''
: The [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] on ''[[Spotlight On: Hellion Keshik]]'' has expired. Editors can now use this source in the wiki.

* 28 March 2022: '''''Kerensky's Vision'''''
: ''[[Touring the Stars: Kerensky's Vision]]'' is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]].

* 19 March 2022: '''''Tamar Rising'''''
: ''[[Tamar Rising]]'' is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]]. Welcome to the [[Hinterlands]]!

* 08 March 2022: '''''Touring the Stars: Kandersteg'''''
: ''[[Touring the Stars: Kandersteg]]'' is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]].

* 03 March 2022: '''Project Orphanage'''
: Sarna's newest project—with the mission to link "orphan" articles with other relevant pages—has kicked off. Check out & sign up on the [[BattleTechWiki:Project Orphanage|project page]]. 

* 28 February 2022: '''''Strong as Steel'''''
: ''[[Strong as Steel]]'', by [[Michael J. Ciaravella]], is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]]. This means that the entire [[Eridani Light Horse Chronicles]] is now available to Editors as references.

* 24 February 2022: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vols. 23 and 24'''''
: Moratorium has expired for ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 23]]'' and ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 24]]''.

* 28th January, 2022 : '''''Touring the Stars: Kerensky's Vision'''''
: The thirty-second in a series of supplemental sourcebooks has been [https://bg.battletech.com/news/touring-the-stars-kerenskys-vision-now-available released for general sales]!

* 01 January 2022: '''Happy New Year!'''
: "All systems nominal" for BattleTech as we drop into the new year. While our beloved gaming universe as such is going strong, many of us are now looking back at a rough year or two with all the negative roll modifiers going on in the real world. May the new year turn things around. Keep the faith, and trust your lancemates to cover your back. We can win this one. ;)
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==2021==
* 24 December 2021: '''SLS ''Santa's Sled'' inbound'''
: …and the ilClan series of ''Recognition Guide: ilClan'' is now available up to vol.24. But more importantly, '''Merry Christmas''' one and all. Have a good one! Stay strong!

* 29 October 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 20'''''
: The 20th volume of the ilClan series of ''Recognition Guides'' has been [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/375730/BattleTech-Recognition-Guide-ilClan-Vol-20 released].

* 26 October 2021: '''MUL updated with ''Recognition Guide: ilClan Vol. 19'''''
: The [http://www.masterunitlist.info/ Master Unit List] is now updated with the first entry for Wave 4.

* 15 October 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 19'''''
: The 19th volume of the ilClan series of ''Recognition Guides'' has [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/374037/BattleTech-Recognition-Guide-ilClan-Vol-19 gone on sale].

* 08 October 2021: '''Battlefield Support Deck'''
: CGL is now selling [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-battlefield-support-deck palm-sized cards] with tabletop gaming rules, with a focus on support elements (i.e., artillery, minefields, and strafing runs).

* 24 September 2021: '''MediaWiki upgraded'''
: Sarna's MediaWiki software has been upgraded from 1.30.0 to 1.34.4.  Please contact [[User:Nicjansma |Nicjansma]] with any issues!

* 21 September 2021: '''Wolf Dragoons ForcePack, ''A Rock and a Hard Place'''''
: Details for pre-orders of the Wolf Dragoons Assault Star (via Barnes & Noble) and the newest Gray Death Legion novel by William H. Keith are now [https://bg.battletech.com/news/wolf-dragoons-forcepack-available-for-pre-order-plus-new-gray-death-legion-novel-by-bill-keith/ available for review].

* 17 September 2021: '''''Touring the Stars: Granada'' & ''A Game of Armored Combat'' Box Set'''
: Further development of ''OTP: Hanseatic Crusade'' is now available [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/371088/BattleTech-Touring-the-Stars-Granada here] with ''TTS: Granada'', and the base boxed game is again on sale with [https://store.catalystgamelabs.com/products/battletech-a-game-of-armored-combat CGL].

* 10 September 2021: '''''Spotlight On: Schmidt’s Petraries''''':
: One tie-in to ''Operational Turning Points: Hanseatic Crusade'' is now for e-sale: ''Spotlight On: Schmidt’s Petraries'' can be found [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/367890 here].

* 08 September 2021: '''Senior Editors Join Wiki Staff & New Video Feature'''
: Continuing the BattleTechWiki's 15th anniversary, the staff is now expanded with the new [[BattleTechWiki:Masthead|Senior Editors role]]. Also, videographer [[User:CungrVanck |CungrVanck]] will be unveiling rotating videos on the Main Page's white space. More details on [https://discord.gg/CPjUMCbk36 Discord].  

* 06 September 2021: '''''The Hand that Feeds'''''
: ''[[The Hand that Feeds]]'' by [[Randall N. Bills]] is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]].

* 03 September 2021: '''3151 Inner Sphere & Known Universe Maps'''
: In recognition of the BattleTechWiki's 15th anniversary this month, Sarna Cartographer [[User:Gruese|Gruese]] has released searchable maps of the Inner Sphere and Known Universe in 3151. Starting this weekend, look for earlier era releases [[Inner_Sphere#Sarna_Cartography|here]].

* 03 September 2021: '''''Turning Points: Helm'''''
: In preparation for a new Grey Death Legion novel, ''Turning Points: Helm'' has been released [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/364116/BattleTech-Turning-Points-Helm here].

* 30 August 2021: '''System Map Eras'''
: A new feature to the stellar maps on [[:Category:Systems|system]] articles is being rolled out. Each infobox now has a set of arrows allowing the user to see the map for the era chosen, going all the way back to [[2571]]. ''Example'': [[Park Place]].

* 29 August 2021: '''Nearby Systems tables'''
: Nic has updated all system articles with new cartographic images and data provided by Sarna Cartographers [[User:Volt|Volt]] and [[User:Gruese|Gruese]]. 

* 27 August 2021: '''Combat Manual custom units'''
: Custom units from ''Combat Manuals: Kurita'' and ''Mercs'' are now available on the [http://www.masterunitlist.info/ MUL].

* 24 August 2021: '''Origins 2021, ''RecGuide'' updates'''
: CGL will not be exhibiting at this year's Origin and the fourth wave of ''RecGuides'' are postponed. [https://bg.battletech.com/news/updates-on-origins-2021-final-cycle-of-recognition-guide-and-more/ Details here.]

* 22 August 2021: '''CGL AMA'''
: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6H2Oh--mxs Watch] the latest CGL BattleTech Directors/Developers AMA. 

* 21 August 2021: '''Flash News: CGL AMA Today'''
: Watch & take part in a CGL BattleTech Directors/Developers AMA today at 21:00 GMT ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6H2Oh--mxs on Youtube]). 

* 21 August 2021: '''Re-released Fiction Novels now available'''
: [https://bg.battletech.com/news/ama-today-at-2-p-m-et-plus-fiction-reprints-available/ Re-releases] of the ''[[Blood of Kerensky (series)|Blood of Kerensky]]'' trilogy and ''[[Flight of the Falcon]]'' are now available.

* 18 August 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18'''''
: ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18]]'' is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]].

* 15 August 2021: '''9 Novelettes & Short Stories'''
: The following are now out of the [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] period: "[[An Ice-Cold Dish]]", "[[Black Boxes]]", "[[Breach]]", "[[The Fox Patrol]]", "[[Ghosts]]", "[[Piece by Piece]]", "[[Tales from the Cracked Canopy: Shadows of the Past|Shadows of the Past]]", "[[Three-Clan Monte]]", "[[What Would Have Been and What is Now]]"

* 06 August 2021: '''''ilClan'' and rulebook reprints'''
: The long-awaited [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/366830/BattleTech-ilClan ''ilClan'' sourcebook is now available], as are reprints of the [https://bg.battletech.com/news/the-ilclan-sourcebook-now-available-strategic-operations-and-campaign-operations-reprints/ ''Strategic'' and ''Campaign Operations'' rulebooks].

* 4 August 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 17''''' and '''''Dying Dignity'''''
: ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 17]]'' and ''[[Dying Dignity]]'' are no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]].

* 30 July 2021: '''''Crimson Night'' (''Rogue Academy'') and ''The ilClan'''''
: The final chapter of the ''Rogue Academy'' trilogy [https://books2read.com/BattleTechCrimsonNight has been released] (along with new covers for the first two titles) and a [https://bg.battletech.com/news/preview-the-ilclan-table-of-contents-plus-new-fiction-now-available/ tease] of the new sourcebook's contents can be painstakingly scrutinized. 

* 26 July 2021: '''''The Price of Duty'' and ''The ilClan'' sourcebook'''
: The new Gray Death Legion novella is [https://bg.battletech.com/news/the-gray-death-legion-lives-again-plus-ilclan-sourcebook-release-date/ e-released today] and the ''ilClan'' sourcebook goes on sale 06 August.

* 21 July 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16''''' and '''''Blood Will Tell'''''
: The [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] period for both ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16]]'' and ''[[Blood Will Tell]]'' have expired. Editors can now use these sources in the wiki.

* 16 July 2021: '''''Alpha Strike'' Cards WarShips, JumpShips, DropShips'''
: For editors and gamers alike: ''Alpha Strike'' now accommodates the larger aerospace assets with [https://bg.battletech.com/news/alpha-strike-cards-for-warships-jumpships-dropships-now-available-ama-reminder/ free-to-download battle cards].

* 07 July 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15'''''
: The [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] period for ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15]]'' has expired. Editors can now use this source in the wiki.

* 30 June 2021 '''''Conflicts of Interest'', ''No Tears'', & ''The Trickster'' novellas'''
: The [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] period for ''[[Conflicts of Interest]]'', ''[[No Tears]]'', & ''[[The Trickster]]'' have expired. Editors can now use these sources in the wiki.

* 25 June 2021: '''MUL updated with ''Shrapnel'' #5'''
: The ilClan era has arrived on the [http://www.masterunitlist.info/ Master Unit List].

* 23 June 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14'''''
: The [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] period for ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14]]'' has expired. Editors can now use this source in the wiki.

* 22 June 2021: '''MUL updated with ''Recognition Guide: ilClan Vol. 18'''''
: The [http://www.masterunitlist.info/ Master Unit List] is now updated with the last entry for Wave 3.

* 20 June 2021: '''Email Confirmation & Notification Features''' ([[User: Revanche|Revanche]])
: Registered Sarna users may now confirm their email addresses, which opens up the notification features for the User Talk pages and articles on the [[Special:Watchlist|Watchlist]]. Go to '''preferences'''-->'''User profile'''-->'''Email options''' to access these updates.

* 19 June 2021: '''''MegaMek'' Development Release 0.49.2''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: A [https://megamek.org/2021/06/19/New-Development-Release-v0.49.2.html new development release] for the ''MegaMek'' suite adds and improves a number of features.

* 18 June 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 18''''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The 18th volume of the ilClan series of ''Recognition Guides'' has [https://bg.battletech.com/news/recognition-guide-ilclan-vol-18-now-available-plus-scheduling-updates/ gone on sale]. This marks the start of the summer hiatus for the series. Also: status update on the ''ilClan'' sourcebook and the Fact-Checker AMA.

* 05 June 2021: '''Sarna Challenge #1''' ([[User: Revanche|Revanche]])
: The first [[Sarna Challenge 1: Dark Age Era Reading|Sarna Challenge]], to create a descriptive & rated reading list of the Dark Age era, has been opened. Collaborative Editors valued!

* 13 June 2021: '''MUL updated with ''Recognition Guide: ilClan Vol. 17''''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The [http://www.masterunitlist.info/ Master Unit List] is now updated with the latest seven 'Mechs and variants/configurations.

* 04 June 2021: '''''Dying Dignity''''' & '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 17''''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The latest Eridani Light Horse Chronicle and the 17th volume of the ilClan series of ''Recognition Guides'' have been [https://bg.battletech.com/news/new-eridani-light-horse-stories-recognition-guide-ilclan-vol-17-now-available/ released].

* 04 June 2021: '''BattleTech Eras''' ([[User: Revanche|Revanche]])
: The [[BattleTech eras|BattleTech Eras]] pages has gone through a major revision (by [[User:Deadfire|Deadfire]]), updating descriptions and sub-eras to marry up with the [https://bg.battletech.com/new-to-the-board-game/battletech-eras/ current official timeline]. 

* 01 June 2021: '''''Paid in Blood''''' ([[User: Revanche|Revanche]])
: The novel ''[[Paid in Blood]]'' has cleared the [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] period. Editors are encouraged to add the new fiction to the Wiki!

* 29 May 2021: '''''BattleTech: Legends'' Back Under Moratorium''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The Admins have determined ''[[BattleTech: Legends]]'' should remain under the [[Policy: Moratorium|moratorium policy]] until two months following the product's ''public'' release. See the [[BattleTech:_Legends#Notes|article page]] for details.

* 27 May 2021: '''''MechWarrior 5: Heroes of the Inner Sphere'' and Cross-Platform Access''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The main game and the newest DLC are now [https://mw5mercs.com/dlc available] on an expanded list of platforms, with cross-play enabled.

* 27 May 2021: '''MUL updated with ''Recognition Guide: ilClan Vol. 16''''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The [http://www.masterunitlist.info/ Master Unit List] is now updated with the five latest 'Mechs and variants/configurations.

* 27 May 2021: '''New Wikicon Library Additions''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: Project members, policy makers, and whomever has other original ideas should discover the expansive [[:Category:Wikicons|Wikicon library]] brought to us by [[User: Deadfire|Deadfire]].

* 25 May 2021: '''Image Upload Issue''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]]))
: Editors may encounter an error while attempting to upload images. We apologize for the delay. When this bulletin post is removed, uploading will be accessible once again. Thank you.

* 22 May 2021: '''Sarna.net on Community Discord''' ([[User: Deadfire|Deadfire]])
: Thanks to our ever-committed site founder ([[User: Nicjansma|Nicjansma]]), a Discord has been started and will be set up over the next few days for our ever growing community. [https://discord.gg/CPjUMCbk36  You can be invited to the Discord by using this link here.]

* 21 May 2021: '''''Blood Will Tell''''' & '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 16''''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: A new Dark Age novel by Jason Schmetzer and the 16th volume of the ilClan series of ''Recognition Guides'' have been [https://bg.battletech.com/news/new-battletech-novel-blood-will-tell-recognition-guide-vol-16-now-available/ released].

* 18 May 2021: '''New faction on the MUL''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The [http://www.masterunitlist.info/ Master Unit List] now provides the Star League In Exile as a searchable faction under the Homeworld Clan column.

* 15 May 2021: '''''Shrapnel''''' ([[User: Cache|Cache]])
: [[Shrapnel_(magazine)#Issue_4|''Shrapnel'' Issue #4]] has cleared the [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] period. Editors are encouraged to add the new fiction to the Wiki!

* 07 May 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 15''''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The 15th volume of the ilClan series of ''Recognition Guides'' has been [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/356895/BattleTech-Recognition-Guide-ilClan-Vol-15 released].

* 02 May 2021: '''Eridani Light Horse, ''Proliferation Cycle'', and Dark Age fiction''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: Three new fiction e-publications are now [https://bg.battletech.com/news/new-battletech-fiction-available/ released]: ''Conflicts of Interest'', ''No Tears'' (Parts One & Two of ''The Eridani Light Horse Chronicles'', respectively), and ''The Trickster'' (''The Proliferation Cycle, Part 7''); 2003's Dark Age novel, ''[[A Silence in the Heavens]]'', has been re-released.

* 25 April 2021: '''Clan Jansma Trueborn''' ([[User: Deadfire|Deadfire]])
: Congratulations to our site founder ([[User: Nicjansma|Nicjansma]]) on the birth of his new baby boy, from all of us in the community!

* 23 Apr 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14'' & Core Rulebook reprints''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: ''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 14'' is now [https://bg.battletech.com/news/news-and-announcements/core-rulebook-reprints-with-all-new-covers-recognition-guide-vol-14-now-available/ released], as are reprints of the core rulebooks ''Total Warfare'', ''BattleTech Manual'', and ''Alpha Strike: Commander's Edition''. 

* 09 Apr 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 13''''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The 13th volume of the ilClan series of ''Recognition Guides'' has been [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/353377/BattleTech-Recognition-Guide-ilClan-Vol-13 released].

* 29 March 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 12''''' ([[User:Dmon|Dmon]])
: ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 12]]'' has cleared the [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] period so editors are encouraged to add those new 'Mechs to the Wiki!

* 15 March 2021: '''''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 11''''' ([[User:Dmon|Dmon]])
: Today has seen ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 11]]'' come to the end of the [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] period and the release of [[Shrapnel Issue 4]] (that will now enter Moratorium until 15 May).

* 01 March 2021: '''''Hour of the Wolf''''' ([[User:Dmon|Dmon]])
: The [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] period for ''[[Hour of the Wolf]]'' has expired. Welcome to the [[IlClan era]]!

* 24 February 2021: '''2020 Founder's Awards'''  ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: The BattleTechWiki Founders Awards give recognition to all of the amazing community members and their contributions over the last year.  Please cast your vote for your the community members you think made the biggest impact for the [[BattleTechWiki:2020_Founder%27s_Awards|2020 Founders Awards]].

* 02 Jan 2021: '''Year of the ilClan'''  ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: A day or so late, but here's farewell to 2020. 'nuff said.<br />In BattleTech world, 2021 will be the year where the fantastic Kickstarter campaign wraps up; and perhaps more importantly, ''[https://www.drivethrufiction.com/product/341913/BattleTech-Hour-of-the-Wolf Hour of the Wolf]'' got released on the first day of the new year. The [[ilClan]] era is now officially upon us. Spoiler: It's not gonna be ultra-peaceful... :)
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==2020==
* 24 Dec 2020: '''Merry Christmas'''  ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: With Christmas around the corner and, I imagine (or at least hope for you), many people signing off for the rest of the year to enjoy the holiday season and get some well-deserved R&R, it's time to put another heartfelt "Merry Christmas!" out to y'all!

* 10 Dec 2020: '''Migration Complete'''  ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: Server migration has been completed.  If there are any issues, please [https://nicj.net/contact/ contact me directly].

* 9 Dec 2020: '''Maintenance Dec 10th'''  ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: We'll be doing a server migration on Thursday December 10th at around 6am EST.  There may be some downtime.  I will post here once it's complete.  If there are any issues, please [https://nicj.net/contact/ contact me directly].

* 22 August 2020: '''Product list''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:With digital product releases now very common, and [[w:Print on demand|Print-on-demand]] publications further blurring the line between physical and digital products to the point of rendering the distinction meaningless, it is time to discuss and perhaps change how we're listing them in our Master [[List of BattleTech products]]. Please join the discussion [[Talk:List of BattleTech products#Merging the PDF products into the main product line.|here]].

* 7 July 2020: '''2019 Founder's Awards'''  ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: I'm honored to announce the [[BattleTechWiki:2019_Founder%27s_Awards|2019 Founders Awards]]!  Thank you to everyone who contributed to the '''61,353''' edits in 2019!

* 9 June 2020: '''30,000 articles''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:A slew of upcoming products were announced today and promptly had articles made for them... and one of those, ''[[Touring the Stars: Valencia]]'', happened to be our 30,000th article!

* 17 January 2020: '''System & Nearby Systems maps and tables''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The [[BattleTechWiki:Operation Doneve|Operation: Doneve]] team has released the beta version of the new System Information maps and the Nearby Systems tables. They should be fully populated on [[:Category:Planets|all system articles]]. Your [[BattleTechWiki:Operation_Doneve#Feedback|ongoing feedback]] is sought. Please share any found errors or your ideas for improvement.

* 01 January 2020: '''Happy New Year!''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: 2019 was a great year to be a [[BattleTech]] fan. The [[Sarna BattleTechWiki]] had its second most active year ever, going by new articles created (3,160) - and 2020 is shaping up to be at least as good, with the expected delivery of the [[2019 Clan Invasion crowdfunding campaign|Clan Invasion Kickstarter]] goods and probably also the launch of the [[IlClan era]] with its accompanying fiction and goodies. Though personally, the announced product that I am stoked about most is [[Shrapnel (magazine)]].
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==2019==
* 29 Aug 2019: '''Sarna is now HTTPS by default''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: Sarna has offered HTTPS/TLS for a few years, but until today it was optional.  All insecure traffic is now redirected to HTTPS by default.  If you encounter any issues, please let me know. [[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]] ([[User talk:Nicjansma|talk]]) 22:33, 29 August 2019 (EDT)

* 17 August 2019 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: The [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] period for ''[[House Arano (The Aurigan Coalition)]]'' has expired. Have at it, editors!

* 17 July 2019: '''Kickstarter Invasion''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: The BattleTech fanbase tore into the [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/450703636/battletech-clan-invasion/ Kickstarter for the Clan Invasion] box set like the Clan Invasion tore into the Inner Sphere. The project was funded after seven minutes (where "it should have taken longer than seven minutes to read all the stretch goals", to quote CGL) and stretch goals are being steamrolled much like clueless Inner Sphere defenders in the face of the Clan juggernaut, with some stretch goals achieved even before they were properly offered on the Kickstarter page. The Kickstarter seems to be a stunning success. Go BattleTech!

* 13 June 2019: '''Clan Box Set''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: CGL [https://bg.battletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=65650.msg1511651#msg1511651 announced] today that they will launch a Kickstarter next month for the Clan Starter Box Set that fans have been clamoring for.

* 03 February 2019  ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: Our [[Policy:Notability]] has been revised, and was substantially altered in the process by User Consensus. We now positively embrace Stub articles as preferable over summary list articles going forward.<br />A related but separate result is that we chose to abandon the concept of "minor" for categories and other articles, because it is deemed too subjective, impossible to properly define, and ultimately unhelpful. Avoid this word.

* 30 January 2019  ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: We've added a new ad slot in the right column for [[BattleTechWiki:CommunityAds|Community Ads]].  If you have a BattleTech-related project that you'd like to get some free advertising for, please check out the [[BattleTechWiki:CommunityAds|Community Ads]] section.
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==2018==
* 26 December 2018: '''Merry Christmas''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: Slightly belated seasonal greetings to the BattleTech community!

* 19 September 2018 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The Audit and Correction phases of '''Operation Doneve''' are now complete; development of scripts to create and update neighboring system tables to begin shortly. Work progresses on the article maps. See the [[BattleTechWiki:Project_Planets/Mapping#Article_Mapping|Article Mapping]] section for sample images.

* 12 September 2018: '''New Releases''' ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
: Catalyst Game Labs have released a new bundle of releases in electronic format, based around the 2018 World Wide Event. The new releases include ''[[Touring the Stars: Stotzing]]'', ''[[Spotlight On: First Marik Protectors]]'', the ''[[BattleTech: Dig, Defend or Die]]'' scenario pack and the ''[[MapPack: WWE2018 Terrain Set]]''.

* 16 August 2018 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: Phases I &  II (Audit and Corrections) of '''Operation Doneve''' are mostly complete, with almost 3,300 articles updated today to Volt Ampere's precise coordinates, thanks to the script Nic designed and ran. Next up are some minor corrections, mostly to missing systems identified during the audit. We're also very pleased with the individual system maps [[User:Gruese|Gruese]] has designed, which will be unveiled in Phase III (Mapping). 

* 07 August 2018: '''New Releases''' ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
: A number of new releases have been produced by Catalyst Game Labs. Copies of the two new box sets were released at GenCon, the first of the two-volume ''ilClan'' work, ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'', is out in PDF with hard copy to follow soon, and two accompanying novellas, ''[[The Anvil]]'' and ''[[A Splinter of Hope]]'' are now out in electronic format.

* 08 July 2018: HTTPS ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: Sarna.net is now available over TLS (HTTPS): [https://www.sarna.net/wiki/Main_Page https://sarna.net].  We're monitoring the secure pages to make sure there are no kinks -- please [[User:Nicjansma|let me know]] if you encounter any issues.

* 23 June 2018: 2017 Founder's Awards ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: The only reason the BattleTechWiki is such an amazing resource is because of its members! Check out the [[BattleTechWiki:2017_Founder%27s_Awards|2017 Founders Awards]]!

* 20 June 2018 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: Impressive changes are coming to the [[:Category:Planets|system articles]]. A cross-site collaborative effort, '''[[BattleTechWiki talk:Project Planets/Mapping|Operation Doneve]]''', to improve the accuracy and appearance of the articles' maps and coordinates has been undertaken by [[User:Gruese|Gruese]] (creator of [http://www.gruese.de/innersphere/ Inner Sphere 3025]), Volt Ampere and his [[BattleTechWiki:System_coordinates#The_Extrapolation_Method_.28by_the_Sarna_Unified_Cartography_Society.29|Sarna Unified Cartography Society]], and the [[BattleTechWiki:Project Planets|Project: Planets]] team. The project shall culminate in a Sarna-themed version of the Inner Sphere 3025 site to support BattleTech fans. Read [[BattleTechWiki:Project Planets/Mapping|here]] for further details, and jump in [[BattleTechWiki talk:Project Planets/Mapping|here]], to participate. 

* 21 June 2018: '''Harmony Gold defeated, granted ''hegira''''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: A settlement has been reached in the ongoing lawsuit between Harmony Gold (HG) and PGI, IMR et al by which HG's claims are dismissed with prejudice; the only known concession from the defendants is that they'll not claim legal fees from HG. This amounts to a full win for Team BattleTech. Xin Sheng!

* 24 May 2018 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: Seven years following the release of the previous new award, the Final Four are now released. These [[BattleTechWiki:Awards#Admins.27_Awards|Admin-level awards]] can be nominated by any Editor to any Admin for review. Please check out the new '''Diligence''', '''Leadership''', '''Tireless Contributor''', and '''WikiProject''' awards (plus, all of the others) and identify the Editors that match best. And, as always, thank you for your improvements to Sarna.

* 19 May 2018 ([[User: Revanche|Revanche]])
: Admins: The '''Admin Pages''' shortcuts  (in the Sidebar) will be helpful in fighting the spambots. The filters '''are''' working, blocking (or only tagging) numerous edits. See the [[Special:AbuseLog|Abuse Log]] for triggered edits; they appear to be blocking a considerable number of new pages. I'm working on the prevention of new User pages. For a few days, I will be monitoring/notating words and URLs that are getting thru or being blocked, indicating new targets. Also note: I'm not certain the Merge & Delete function is blocking IPs, so please block the registered and individual IPs directly. 

* 18 May 2018 ([[User: Revanche|Revanche]])
: With the refresh of the [[BattleTechWiki:Awards|awards]] images underway, a new Edit Count award--to commemorate Sarna's own [[Devlin Stone]], Editor [[User:Doneve|Doneve]]--has been released. Once you reach 91,296 edits, you may choose from one of two versions of the '''[[BattleTechWiki:Awards/EditCountGallery|Doneve Device]]'''. The first version has his edit-weary bird icon, while the second has his callsign printed over the Edit Count ribbon in classic BattleTech font. Once Doneve returns, the required count will increase to continue to match his. Take the opportunity now to earn this award!

* 13 May 2018 ([[User: Revanche|Revanche]])
: Special addition today for all those Sarna Admins who are mothers: the Merge & Delete shortcut can be accessed via the sidebar from any page (under the "Special Pages" heading). We'll keep it up there during this spot of spambot love; if it's appreciated, we can discuss leaving it there.

* 03 May 2018 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: Kudos to all contributors who are currently datamining the [[BattleTech (Video Game)|HBS BattleTech game]] and creating articles. However, a word of caution and a reminder: Please respect copyright, and refrain from simply copying & pasting text from the game. Unless you need to cite text verbatim, "fair use" does not apply. As is always pointed out below the edit box, by submitting an edit you declare "that you wrote [it] yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource."

* 19 April 2018 ([[User: Revanche|Revanche]])
: The  '''Sarna Unified Cartography Society''' has released an update to the SUC Kit, providing coordinates for the 16 systems from [[Harebrained Schemes|HBS]]' [[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech]] game, as well as minor corrections to 118 other systems. See [[BattleTechWiki:System coordinates|System coordinates]] for details and release version 2018.04.

* 26 March 2018: '''MediaWiki 1.30.0 upgrade''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: The software that runs BattleTechWiki, MediaWiki, has been upgraded to version 1.30.0.  This upgrade fixes a couple known issues on the site (such as category pages not updating on saves).  If you encounter any issues with the site, please [[User_talk:Nicjansma | let me know]] immediately. 

* 19 March 2018: '''CGL refreshes Coming Releases page''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: Catalyst Game Labs announced the updating and refreshing of the [https://bg.battletech.com/books/upcoming-releases/ Coming Releases] page today, out to Third Quarter 2018.

* 25 February 2018 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: It looks like user Fichtenschweif was mistaken for a spambot and deleted by accident. I unblocked the IP. Please accept our apologies, and re-register. (Update: Looks like I cannot unblock the IP as there's no way to find out what the IP even was. Fichtenschweif, please contact me if possible.)

* 06 January 2018: '''2017 Founder's Awards''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: The BattleTechWiki Founders Awards give recognition to all of the amazing community members and their contributions over the last year.  Please cast your vote for your the community members you think made the biggest impact for the [[BattleTechWiki:2017_Founder%27s_Awards|2017 Founders Awards]].

* 01 January 2018: '''A Happy New Year''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: Last year, I'd muse in this spot how the number of new articles seemed to ebb, at "only" some 700 for 2016. Silly me. BattleTech is clearly on the rise, what with the games under development by HBS and PGI, and a new dedicated CGL Line Developer with big plans for 2018.<br />On the Sarna BTW side of things we're seeing increased traffic, and 1,436 new articles created in the past year. We're back to full swing, and the upcoming year is going to be great.<br/>Here's to a fantastic 2018!
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==2017==

* 20 October 2017 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: We're under spambot attack again. A number of highly dubious newly registered user accounts were deleted even before they could create or edit any articles. There's the odd chance that genuine new users were caught up in the crossfire; if this happened, we apologize and ask you to re-register - and it's always a good idea to add yourself to the [[BattleTechWiki:New user log]] to show you're a legit user.

* 14 October 2017: '''BattleTech.com site down''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The official site and forums appear to have started having accessibility issues again, and the [http://bg.battletech.com/forums/ forums remain down]. If you are able to access the forums, please report it [[Talk:InMediaRes_Productions,_LLC#13_October_2017|here]]. Once the forums appear to be accessible again, this post will be removed.

* 19 September 2017 ([[User: Revanche|Revanche]])
: The moratorium for ''[[Second Succession War (Sourcebook)|Second Succession War]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference. 

* 08 September 2017 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: A reminder to all editors: Most BattleTech sourcebooks, rulebooks, etc. are written or annotated as in-universe documents. The [[Template:InfoBoxProduct]] was expanded back in 2013 already to include the in-universe agency that purportedly created the document, and when it was written/published in-universe. Product articles that were written before 2013 (mostly) haven't been updated yet to include this information, and newer articles often omit it because they are apparently created off an old article's structure with the older template in place. Given that "sneak preview" information about the year 3250 was provided in the framing context in recent products, all editors are encouraged to use the latest version of the template when creating new articles, and to update older articles.

* 08 August 2017 ([[User: Revanche|Revanche]])
: The former project started by Bad_Syntax and Volt Ampere has been restarted by Volt and his '''Sarna Unified Cartography Society''' team. They have just released the new SUC Kit, providing updated coordinates and faction ownership history, through all products released in July. See [[BattleTechWiki:System coordinates|System coordinates]] for details and release version 2017.08.

* 26 July 2017: ([[User: Revanche|Revanche]])
: We're all proud of the ever-increasing page count shown on this Main Page. However, there are about '''{{PAGESINCATEGORY:Sources needing updates}}''' pages that need our update love. Please visit '''[[:Category:Sources needing updates|Sources Needing Updates]]''', grab the indicated source product, update an article, and knock some of those Update Needed tags away.

* July 26th, 2017 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Apparent Catastrophe]]'', ''[[Touring the Stars: Old Kentucky]]'', and ''[[Touring the Stars: Mizar]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

* 11 June 2017: '''CGL BattleTech Forum back online''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: After a two week hiatus, the official BattleTech web presence and especially the [[BattleTech Forum]] is back online. The last three days of postings prior to the outage have apparently been lost. The [[BattleCorps]] site remains offline.

* 22 May 2017: '''2016 Founder's Awards''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: The BattleTechWiki Founders Awards are here! [[BattleTechWiki:2016_Founder%27s_Awards|2016 Founders Awards]].

* 03 May 2017: '''Spambot alert''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: A slew of spambots has managed to register accounts, and is using these to create gibberish articles. Users are encouraged to immediately introduce themselves on their user page and/or talk page when setting up a new user account, to avoid being lumped in with the spambot accounts and being summarily blocked or deleted with extreme prejudice.

* February 22nd, 2017 ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Touring the Stars: Noisiel]]'', ''[[Touring the Stars: Tyrfing]]'', ''[[Spotlight On: Crescent Hawks]]'', ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' and ''[[Campaign Operations]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

* 18 January 2017: '''Server Maintenance''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: I'm currently experimenting with some performance tuning of the server.  If you see any issues with images breaking, or other parts of the site not working, please let me know.  ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])

* 15 January 2017: '''Server Maintenance''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: At approximately 7am EST 15 January 2017, the sarna.net server will be undergoing maintenance and a migration to new hardware.  Please expect some downtime.  MediaWiki will also be upgraded, so there may be some things temporarily broken.  If you encounter any issues, please [[User:Nicjansma|let me know]] or tweet at [https://twitter.com/SarnaNet @SarnaNet]

: 10pm EST: Server maintenance is complete.  Apologies for any downtime today.  Please let me know if you encounter issues. ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])

* 01 January 2017: '''Happy New Year''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: 2016 is over, and even though the overall yearly amount of new articles seems to be decreasing slowly compared to the early boom years (a sign that we're getting somewhere with this wiki project), Sarna BTW has rushed past the 20,000 article count and has seen over 700 new articles created. Let's hope we can keep it up in the new year.<br />2017 is bound to be great as BattleTech goes. Several major releases have been announced, not only from CGL but also (tentatively) from [[Harebrained Schemes]] with their [[BattleTech (Video Game)|BattleTech video game]] and from [[Piranha Games]] with their announced single-player [[MechWarrior 5]] game, both of which will draw even more new players into our little universe.
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==2016==
* November 9th, 2016 ([[User:Doneve|Doneve]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 5]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

* October 12th, 2016 ([[User:Doneve|Doneve]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[First Succession War (Source Book)]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

* September 28th, 2016 ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Combat Manual: Mercenaries]]'', ''[[Interstellar Operations]]'', ''[[Touring the Stars: McEvedy's Folly]]'' and ''[[Touring the Stars: Butte Hold]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

* August 23rd, 2016 ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Touring the Stars: Promised Land]]'' and ''[[Touring the Stars: Inglesmond]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

* July 13th, 2016 ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Touring the Stars: Manassas]]'' and ''[[Touring the Stars: Brownsville]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

* June 1st, 2016 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Touring the Stars: Bone-Norman]]'' and ''[[Touring the Stars: Bob]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

* April 27th, 2016 ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Touring the Stars: Benet III]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

* April 11th, 2016 ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Touring the Stars: Lone Star]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

* March 1st, 2016 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Turning Points: Epsilon Eridani]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*17 February 2016: '''MediaWiki upgraded''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: We've upgraded Sarna.net from MediaWiki 1.24 to 1.26.  Please [[User_talk:Nicjansma|let me know]] of any issues.

* 13 February 2016: '''MWO Hero 'Mechs declared canonical''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: [[Line Developer]] [[Randall N. Bills]] [http://community.battletechgame.com/forums/threads/1190 expressly confirmed] that the fluff for the Hero 'Mechs in [[MechWarrior Online]] is considered [[canon]]ical for BattleTech. The storyline for the upcoming [[BattleTech (Video Game)]] is also intended to be canonical. This is notable as computer games are otherwise expressly excluded from the definition of canon, being considered apocryphal instead.

* 01 January 2016: '''A Happy New Year!''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: 2015 was another great year to be a BattleTech fan. The ''[[Unseen]]'' issue is finally going away through the retroactive introduction of new designs that actually look recognizably like the earlier, unseen images. New print novels have been announced (and a small print run of one was sold at GenCon).<br />On the Sarna.net BattleTechWiki side of things, we've seen a continuous drive to improve the existing database, and another 549 new articles added this past year. The 20,000th article will probably be written this year, which is very exciting.<br />The signs are good. Here's to a great 2016!

* January 9th, 2016 ([[User:Doneve|Doneve]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Operational Turning Points: Capellan Crusades]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

* 7 January 2016 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Technical Readout: 3150]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

* 4 January 2016 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 3]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.
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==2015==
* 4 September 2015 ([[User:Doneve|Doneve]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Handbook: House Kurita]]'' and ''[[Alpha Strike Companion]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

* 4 August 2015 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 2]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.  

*3 July 2015: '''A question of style''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
: We've begun a discussion about what style and tempus articles on Sarna.net BTW should follow, and we're looking for input from the community, from everybody who is using Sarna as a resource. Please share your opinions in the discussion thread [http://www.sarna.net/forums/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/177827/an/0/page/0#177827 here] and in the survey [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1b9mvBOCMJDOacnTujvB97VzeaJJvlo57gAVqQY52e8k/viewform here].

* 6 June 2015 ([[User:Doneve|Doneve]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Turning Points: Irian]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

* 12 May 2015 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Republic, Volume 1]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

* 13 April 2015 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Historical Turning Points: Tortuga]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*07 April 2015: '''2014 Founder's Awards''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: Thanks to everyone in the community, the [[BattleTechWiki:2014_Founder's_Awards | 2014 Founders Awards]] are now available!

* 15 March 2015 ([[User:Doneve|Doneve]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Most Wanted]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

* 11 February 2015 ([[User:Doneve|Doneve]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Operational Turning Points: Widowmaker Absorption]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.
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==2014==
*20 January 2014: '''Nominations for the 2014 Founder's Awards''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: We once again we call upon all Editors, Readers and Admins to nominate contributors' names to the Founder, Nic Jansma, for consideration for recognition of efforts in 2014. All entries are sought here no later than 28 February, 2015: [[BattleTechWiki:2014_Founder's_Awards | 2014 Founders Awards]]

*07 January 2015 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Field Report 2765: Periphery]]'' and ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 4]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

*25 December 2014: '''Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year''' ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
:On behalf of Nic and the admin staff I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas as we come to the close of another busy and productive year on Sarna. Sarna continues to grow and improve steadily thanks to the efforts of all of our contributors - thank you to everyone who has helped over the last year to make Sarna even better. I hope that everyone has had a good 2014, and that everyone will have a great 2015 to follow.

*04 December 2014 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Record Sheets: Vehicle Annex, IndustrialMechs & Exoskeletons]]'' and ''[[Operational Turning Points: REVIVAL Trials]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

*09 November 2014 ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*13 December 2014: '''MediaWiki upgraded''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: MediaWiki was upgraded to v1.24.  See full changes [[BattleTechWiki:Updates|here]].  Tell me of issues [[User_talk:Nicjansma|here]].

*19 November 2014: '''Sarna 2014 Survey Results''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: Thanks to everyone who took the survey!  Results are posted [http://www.sarna.net/news/sarna-2014-survey-results/ here].

*27 August 2014 ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Field Report 2765: LCAF]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*25 July 2014 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Era Digest: Dark Age]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*12 June 2014 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gunslingers]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*29 April 2014 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Field Report 2765: Federated Suns]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*03 March 2014: '''2013 Founder's Awards''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: Thank you to everyone who nominated their fellow community members for the [[BattleTechWiki:2013_Founder%27s_Awards| 2013 Founder's Awards]].  The awards have been posted.  Here's to another great year!

*18 February 2014 ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*03 February 2014 ([[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Field Report 2765: Draconis Combine]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.
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==2013==
*31 December 2013 ([[User:Doneve|Doneve]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Field Report 2765: Capellan Confederation]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*19 December 2013 ([[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]])
:'Mech articles have been updated with the new section title. Other unit articles need to receive the same treatment, namely AeroSpace Fighter, Battle Armor, Combat Vehicles, and ProtoMechs.

*18 December 2013 ([[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]])
:The "Armament" section in BattleMech articles is now "[[BattleTechWiki_talk:Project_BattleMechs#Armament_and_Capabilities_verses_Armaments|Weapons and Equipment]]". Editors, please help make the change to all [[:Category:BattleMechs|'Mech]] articles.

*17 December 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Technical Readout: 3145]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*12 December 2013 ([[User:Doneve|Doneve]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 New Tech, New Upgrades]]'' and ''[[Record Sheets: 3145 Unabridged]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*11 December 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*13 November 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' has '''NOT''' expired. Please do '''NOT''' use this source as a reference at this time. Thanks!

*23 October 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[A Thing to be Done]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*12 October 2013 ([[User:Doneve|Doneve]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 The Clans]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*9 October 2013 ([[User:Doneve|Doneve]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Alpha Strike (Game System)|Alpha Strike]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*24 August 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*20 August 2013: '''Sarna.net Design Update''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:Sarna.net has fully transitioned to a new visual style.  Please [[User_Talk:Nicjansma|let me know]] what you think about it.

*3 August 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Federated Suns]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*25 July 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Draconis Combine]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*17 July 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Capellan Confederation]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*5 July 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Historical Turning Points: New Dallas]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*17 June 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Historical: Liberation of Terra Volume 2]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*6 June 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Era Report: 3145]]'' and ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Mercenaries]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

*15 May 2013: '''Introducing the Sarna.net BattleTech News Blog!''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:I'm excited to announce a new section for Sarna: The [http://www.sarna.net/news/ Sarna.net BattleTech News Blog]!  We aim to bring you the latest tabletop and video game coverage as well as product reviews, community highlights and more.  [http://www.sarna.net/news/ Check it out!]

*14 April 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Hesperus II]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*1 April 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Interstellar Players 3: Interstellar Expeditions]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*16 March 2013: '''2012 Founder's Awards''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:The [[BattleTechWiki:2012 Founder's Awards|2012 Founder's Awards]] have been posted.  Let me give a sincere '''Thank You''' to everyone who's helped out on the wiki over the last year!

*14 March 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles]]'', ''[[Technical Readout: Vehicle Annex Revised]]'', and ''[[Objectives: The Clans]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.
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==2013==
*1 March 2013: '''Mobile''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:We've added a [http://m.sarna.net mobile version of Sarna.net at http://m.sarna.net], though it's still in testing.  Let [[User talk:Nicjansma|us know]] what you think.  Also, feel free to follow [http://twitter.com/SarnaNet @SarnaNet] on Twitter for news updates.

*27 February 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Objectives: Periphery]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*12 February 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[A Time of War: Companion]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*26 January 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Record Sheets: 3067 Unabridged]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*21 January 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Succession Wars, Volume 1]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*14 January 2013 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:It's that time of the year again: All BTW users are invited to nominate worthy contributors and share their opinions on the [[BattleTechWiki:2012 Founder's Awards|2012 Founder's Awards]]. Nomination closes on 31 January 2013.

*3 January 2013 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 3]]'', and ''[[Objectives: Free Worlds League]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.
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==2012==
*22 December 2012 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:Users [[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]] and [[User:Frabby|Frabby]] plan to bring articles on individual named starships to BTW, instead of the currently prevalent method of listing some notable ships in the article for the respective class. This is a big undertaking considering the sheer number of named vessels in the BattleTech universe. So far, we have (only) renamed ambigously-named categories to differentiate articles about ship types/classes from the upcoming individual vessels. Feel free to join the project planning, currently taking place at [[User talk:Frabby#Individual Ships Template]].

*17 December 2012 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Historical Turning Points: Antallos]]'', ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Phantoms]]'', and ''[[BattleTech Dossiers: The Bounty Hunter]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

*12 November 2012 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Field Manual: SLDF]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*9 November 2012 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Total Chaos]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*09 October 2012 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:Newly registered user '''Black Yoshi1230''' was accidentially (and irrevocably) deleted with the latest batch of spambots.
:Apologies! Please re-register!

*28 September 2012 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:Newly registered user '''Varcoris''' was accidentially (and irrevocably) deleted with the latest batch of spambots.
:Apologies! Please re-register!

*19 July 2012 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:Newly registered user '''BunchofCrooks''' was accidentially (and irrevocably) deleted with the latest batch of spambots.
:Apologies! Please re-register!

*11 July 2012 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Era Report: 2750]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*21 May 2012 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*18 February 2012 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:For anyone experiencing significant load times on the [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]] page, turning off the ''Use enhanced recent changes'' option (My preferences-->Recent changes-->Advanced options) may help alleviate the problem.

*16 April 2012 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: ComStar]]'' and ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 2]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

*7 April 2012 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Record Sheets: Prototypes]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*4 April 2012 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Objectives: Lyran Alliance]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*13 March 2012 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The [[BattleTechWiki:Project Unfinished Book|Unfinished Book Project]] is proud to announce the completion of their first mission - ''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien''. 

*14 February 2012 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:With the creation of the article on [[BattleCorps Iron Writer]] and the updating of the [[BattleCorps Scenarios]] and [[BattleCorps Stable Reports]] lists, all [[BattleCorps]] fiction published to date is now covered on BTW with (at least) a stub article.

*11 February 2012: '''2011 Founder's Awards''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:The [[BattleTechWiki:2011_Founder%27s_Awards | 2011 Founder's Awards]] have been given!

*10 February 2012: '''SPAM!''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:We've implemented a few changes to hopefully reduce the amount of SPAM this wiki gets.  If the changes cause any pain for legit edits, please [[User_Talk:Nicjansma|contact me]].

*01 February 2012: '''New Article Naming Policy''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The BTW community has jointly crafted and unanimously accepted the new [[Policy:Article Naming|Article Naming policy]], guiding writers and editors through the guidelines for naming new articles over a myraid of genres. Give it a read! 

*27 January 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Jihad: Final Reckoning]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.
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==2011==
*17 January 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Vega]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*12 January 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Periphery]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*22 January 2012: '''Founder's Awards Nominations''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:Abbreviated nomination period this year, my colleagues. Please make your nominations and supporting remarks [[BattleTechWiki:2011 Founder's Awards|here]]. 

*18 January 2012: '''Fark.com 'greenlight'''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:BTW was featured on Fark.com, a large news aggregator, and our collective efforts found rather appreciative feedback on the [http://www.fark.com/comments/6884984/Ive-been-a-Farker-for-almost-10-years-have-never-gotten-one-damn-greenlightso-heres-BattleTech-Wiki comments page].

*24 December 2011: '''Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:Another fun and successful year for the Sarna.net BattleTech Wiki and BattleTech in general is nearing its end. In the name of the Admin staff, I wish all users Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

*23 December 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Objectives: Federated Suns]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*16 December 2011: '''MediaWiki Upgrade''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:On Friday December 16, 2011 at 12pm PDT, we upgraded MediaWiki from version 1.15.0 to 1.18.0.  A few problems after the upgrade have been resolved. If you encounter any new issues, please post on my [[User_talk:Nicjansma|talk page]].

*06 December 2011: '''Article Naming Conventions''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:In another fine example of community consensus, [[Policy Talk:Article Naming|discussion]] has opened on a possible policy to standardize article names, starting with characters. Please take part in the current discussion or start another post to discuss other areas needing naming guidance (systems, vehicles, products, etc.). 

*28 November 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Field Report: Clans]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*16 November 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Objectives: Draconis Combine]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.

*01 November 2011: '''Fanon Purge executed''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:All Fanon content has been removed from BTW. If you think something has been missed, please [[BattleTechWiki:Administrators|contact an Admin]].

*17 October 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Technical Readout: Prototypes]]'' and ''[[The Wars of Reaving]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.

*09 October 2011: '''Fanon Purge: 01 November''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:All fan fiction on this site has been copied over to the [http://battletechfanon.wikia.com/wiki/BattleTech_Fanon_Wiki BattleTech Fanon Wiki]. The pages will be deleted here on 01 November 2011, concluding the migration process.


*30 September 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Clans]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*28 September 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' and ''[[Field Report: Periphery]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.


*11 September 2011: '''BattleTechWiki's 5th Anniversary''' ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:Five years ago today, BattleTechWiki opened its doors. Thanks to '''everyone''' who has contributed to the '''14,000+ articles''' since then!


*01 September 2011: '''Fanon Countdown: 30 Days''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:Thirty days remain until the purge of all remaining fanon material from BattleTechWiki begins. Further details can be found at [[Policy:Fanon]].


*31 August 2011: '''14,000th Article''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:BTW Writer [[User:BrokenMnemonic|BrokenMnemonic]] has written the project's milestone 14,000th article, [[Ormal]]. Thanks to him and all the editors that helped us reach this highpoint.


*27 August 2011 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Era Report: 3062]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*04 August 2011: '''Project: Technology''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:[[BattleTechWiki:Project Technology|Project: Technology]] has a new volunteer project lead, editor [[User:LRichardson|LRichardson]], and to kick the project into gear he invites you to check out the six brilliant [[Gallery:_BTW_Userbars#Project:_Technology|project userbars]] created by [http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php/topic,7668.0.html HikageMaru]. 
<noinclude>


*04 August 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Era Digest: Age of War]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*26 July 2011 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:A new tool for articles has been released. The [[Template:InfoBoxConflict|Conflict infobox]] can be used to help start or beef up articles on battles, campaigns or other similar subjects. If you have ideas on what to add to the box, please make your comments [[Template talk:InfoBoxConflict|here]].


*26 July 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:Good news everyone! The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Historical Turning Points: Mallory's World]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*25 July 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Handbook: House Liao]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*10 July 2011: '''New Fanon Policy''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]]/[[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:BTW has released the new [[Policy:Fanon|Fanon Policy]], directing the project to focus on articles ''about'' BattleTech and dis-allowing "articles" which effectively serve to publish fan-fiction. Please review the policy and consider posting your fan fiction on [http://battletechfanon.wikia.com/wiki/BattleTech_Fanon_Wiki BattleTech Fanon Wiki].


*08 July 2011: '''Fanon Deadline''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:As the proposal to move '''BattleTechWiki''' fully into an official-only project passed [[Policy_Talk:Fanon#Discussion_2|overwhelmingly]], a deadline of '''01 October''' has been set for the transfer of all non-official material to the [http://battletechfanon.wikia.com/wiki/BattleTech_Fanon_Wiki BattleTech Fanon Wiki]. Further details can be found at [[Policy:Fanon]].


*20 July 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Objectives: Capellan Confederation]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*14 July 2011: '''Project: Technology''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:A new team effort has launched - [[BattleTechWiki:Project Technology|Project: Technology]]. If you're interested in improving BattleTechWiki's coverage of equipment and technology, consider getting onboard.


*30 June 2011 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for the award-winning ''[[25th Anniversary Introductory Box Set]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*30 June 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Field Report: LAAF]]'' and ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: RetroTech]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as references.


*15 June 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Starter: Fist and Falcon]]'', ''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Youling Zhanshi]]'', and ''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Jason Zaklan]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as references.


*26 May 2011 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:A request to all users pertaining to spambots and spam pages: Please do not edit those (it is not neccessary to insert a deletion tag), and do not blank pages. The Admins patrol this site on a daily basis and will deal with spam right away. See also [[BattleTechWiki:Administrators#Blocking_Spammers|here]].


*18 May 2011: '''Fanon Definition''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The proposal to remove fan-created content ('fanon') from BTW has [[Policy_Talk:Fanon#Discussion_2|passed]]. The policy process has now moved into discussion of the definition of 'fanon', as it pertains to this site. All BTW writers, editors and users are welcome and encouraged to voice their opinion [[Policy_Talk:Fanon#Step_1:_Fanon_definition|here]].


*16 May 2011: '''13,000th article!''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:BTW Writer [[User:CungrVanck|CungrVanck]] has written the project's milestone 13,000th article, [[Odessan Raxx]] (with an assist by [[User:Siberian-troll|Siberian-troll]]).


*16 May 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Dark Age Turning Points: Liao]]'' and ''[[Field Report: FWLM]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as references.


*06 May 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:Sarna.net now has five themes, one for each House. You can choose to view Sarna in the colors of your favorite faction by logging in, selecting the '''My Preferences''' link at the top of the screen (next to the '''My Talk''' link), and then selecting the '''Skin''' link.
:Please note that you will need to [[BattleTechWiki:Awards#Code:_Awards_Board|change your Awards Board code slightly]] to use the new styles.
:Game Rules sections will also need to be updated to get the correct colors. Please [[Policy_Talk:Canon#New_themes|follow these instructions]] for all future Game Rules sections.


*28 April 2011: '''The loss of an Artist''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The BattleTechWiki community mourns the passing and celebrates the myriad works of renowned artist [[Doug Chaffee]].


*27 April 2011: '''No more Fanon on BTW?''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]]/[[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:Founder Nic Jansma has authorized a discussion on policy regarding the separating of [[Canon|canon]] & official articles on BattleTechWiki from fan-created content ('fanon'). If there is overwhelming support for such a policy, fanon would be moved to the [http://battletechfanon.wikia.com/wiki/BattleTech_Fanon_Wiki BT Fanon Wikia].
:All BTW writers, editors and users are welcome and encouraged to voice their opinion in the [[Policy Talk:Fanon|discussion]].


*06 April 2011 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:As was announced [[BattleTechWiki:RequestForComment#06 March 2011|here]], the [[Template:InfoBoxProduct]] has been reworked to be the unified end all-be all Infobox for BattleTech products, print or otherwise. The use of [[Template:InfoBoxNovel]], [[Template:InfoBoxBook]] and [[Template:InfoBoxBC]] will be discontinued and articles will be modified to employ the Product Infobox exclusively.


*25 March 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Steiner]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*24 March  2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged - The Cutting Edge]]'' and ''[[Operational Turning Points: Falcon Incursion]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as references.


*23 March 2011: '''Master Unit List''' ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]]) 
:[[Master Unit List: Battle Value]], a limited first part of the official [[Master Unit List]] project database, has been published online for free.


*19 March 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Project Phoenix]]'', ''[[Record Sheets: 3085 Unabridged — Old is the New New]]'', and ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as references.


*7 March 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Marik]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*26 February 2011: '''New Award''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]]) 
:The Awards Committee has released a new Admins' Award: the Community Service ribbon.
::[[File:CommServ.jpg|Community Service Award]]
:This award is granted to members who contribute to the BTW project with the addition or completion of an activity that significantly enhances productivity (such as site design work, added functionality or policy work).


*15 February 2011: '''Project: Infantry Weapons''' ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:A new team effort has launched - [[BattleTechWiki:Project Infantry Weapons|Project: Infantry Weapons]]. If you're interested in the subject, consider getting onboard.


*15 February 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Technical Readout: 3085 Supplemental]]'' and ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Liao]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.


*10 February 2011 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Quick-Strike: Technical Readout: 3060 Unit Cards]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*2 February 2011: '''Awards''' ([[User:nicjansma|nicjansma]])
:2010 was another great year of growth for BattleTechWiki, and entirely due to the amazing contributions of the community.  3,142 new articles were written.  There has been a lot of [[BattleTechWiki:2010_Founder's_Awards | great input]] from all the outstanding members of this community who have helped develop this site.  I've posted the [[BattleTechWiki:Awards | Founder's Awards]] on the [[BattleTechWiki:2010_Founder's_Awards | 2010 Founder's Awards]] page.


*28 January 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[A Time of War]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*27 January 2011 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:An entirely new CBT forum has been set up in the place of the old one. Users need to re-register. The old forum's content as of October 2010 is now (temporarily) available as an archive, but any content added since October is lost.


*22 January 2011 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:CBT Forums hack update: Warnings have been issued that user account data was apparently stolen; attacks on the email accounts of registered forum users have been reported since. If you were a registered user on the CBT Forums and used the same password there and elsewhere, then you are advised to change it!


*22 January 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Lamenkov's Liability]]'' and ''[[BattleTech Dossiers: Salazar Tsakalotos]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as references.


*21 January 2011 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:The ClassicBattleTech.com (CBT) forums section is down. This time, it looks like a serious security breach and the database and/or all user accounts may be wiped. Many canonical rulings and clarifications that were posted on that official interaction forum with the Line Developers and production staff may be lost. Some of them have been transcribed to BTW, but many reference links to the CBT forums may now be dead.


*18 January 2011 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:'''Founder's Awards Update''': A new category has been added for Writers, rather than only Editors. Please nominate your candidate for Superior Writer of the Year at [[BattleTechWiki:2010 Founder's Awards|2010 Founder's Awards]]. All nomination periods have been extended until 23 January.


*17 January 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*04 January 2011 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Field Report: DCMS]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*02 January 2011 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:Nominations are being sought for the [[BattleTechWiki:2010 Founder's Awards|2010 Founder's Awards]]. Please nominate and/or support the Editors you best feel deserve these annual awards.


*01 January 2011 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:Well, this is it: '''Happy New Year to all of you!'''
:BTW has seen an amazing growth, and exceeded 12,000 articles this past year. We're definitely on the right track. Please continue your ongoing efforts to improve this site, and keep up the good work everybody!

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==2010==
*16 November 2010 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:Site owner [[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]] requests that only pictures are uploaded to BTW which are used in articles, as it is not meant to be a data repository. Non-picture files (such as PDF) should be handled through the site's download section instead. A file move is underway, as is a purging of unused files. 


*15 November 2010 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Historical Turning Points: Glengarry]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*07 November 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:Sarna's own [[User:Frabby|Frabby]] has now been published, with two [[BattleCorps]] stories: "Rise and Shine" and "Feather Vs Mountain", detailing conflict between [[Wolf's Dragoons]] and [[House Kurita]] spilling into the streets of [[An Ting]]. Not only is he chronicling BattleTech's history...now he's writing it. Exciting stuff! 


*01 November 2010 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Field Report: CCAF]]'' and ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.


*26 October 2010 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Primitives, Volume 1]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*24 October 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:Sarna's 12,000th article, ''[[Era Report: 3052]]'',  was written by [[User:Wrangler|Wrangler]], one of our most prolific Editors.


*15 September 2010 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Davion]]'' and ''[[Historical Turning Points: Misery]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference.


*03 August 2010 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Boondocks]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*26 July 2010 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Clan & Star League)]]'' and ''[[Record Sheets: 3058 Unabridged (Inner Sphere)]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference. 


*24 July 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*15 July 2010 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Operational Turning Points: Red Corsair]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*05 July 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The Awards Committee has released two new Editor's Awards: the [[BattleTechWiki:Awards/Surreal Award|Surreal]] and [[BattleTechWiki:Awards/SubstantialAddition Award|Substantial Addition]] ribbons. 
::[[File:Sur.jpg|Surreal Award]][[File:SubAdd.jpg|Substantial Addition Award]]
:The first is awarded by Editors wanting to recognize that a colleague has brought that something ''special'' to the project, while the second is to recognize the improvement of an existing article by an Editor. 


*02 July 2010 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Corporations]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*08 June 2010 ([[User:Mbear|Mbear]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Experimental Technical Readout: Gladiators]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*16 May 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratoriums]] for ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Dieron]]'' and ''[[Record Sheets: Operation Klondike]]'' have expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using these sources as a reference. 


*02 May 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Record Sheets: 3075]]'' has expired. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference. 


*11 April 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The <s>ever-shy</s> stealthy and modest [[User:Mbear|Mbear]] has accepted a position as BTW Admin.


*06 April 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The new [[Policy:Images|Images]] policy has just gone live. It discusses references, galleries, thumbnails and other related issues. Thanks to [[User:Mbear|Mbear]] for helming & writing the policy and all of the Editors that weighed in to help craft it.


*04 April 2010 ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:The server's PHP version was upgraded from 5.2.x to 5.3. I've found this has broken a couple things, and am fixing them as I go. Please let me know of any problems you see. [[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]] 06:37, 5 April 2010 (UTC)


*02 April 2010 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:The [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium]] for ''[[Historical Turning Points: Galtor]]'' (a PDF-only publication) has run out. BTW Editors are now free to make edits using this source as a reference.


*02 April 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:Please check out the six new [[Gallery:_BTW_Userbars#Editors|Editor userbars]], for all BattleTechWiki Editors to sport on their personalized User pages. Example 1:
:[[File:BTW EditorBar1.jpg]]
:Choose your favorite. Thanks to [[User:Mbear|Mbear]] for crafting these for all of us. 


*02 April 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The Awards Committee has released the newest Admin's Award: the [[BattleTechWiki:Awards/GoodConductAwardGallery|Good Conduct Award]].   
::[[File:GdCndct.jpg]]
:Though we hope never to need it, this is to recognize an Editor who has responded to a personal attack with dignity, aplomb ''and the intent to solve the problem''. This is an Admin's Award, so nominations must be made.


*01 April 2010 ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:<strike>I've decided to retire my server, including BattleTechWiki. Please move all important files over to Wikipedia's [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/April_Fools%27_Day BattleTech] pages by the end of the month of April.</strike> Please discuss [[BattleTechWiki:Hot News Discussion|here]].


*30 March 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The anticipated [[Guideline:Year Pages|policy]] to re-vamp BTW's year pages has now been released. Please review it before making any changes. Code is provided. (See [[2786]] & [[3053]] for working examples.)


*26 March 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:Please review the [[Policy:Canon|Canon Policy]]'s new ruling against using meta-sources as references.


*25 March 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The community is working together to churn out new & updated policies (see the [[:Template:Chatterweb|Chatterweb]] below). Please review the [[Policy:Notability|Notability]] policy's newest addition, regarding sub-stub pages.


*12 March 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The 10,000th article was created today by [[User:Mbear|Mbear]] with [[Streak LRM-5]].


*02 March 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The Awards Committee has released the newest Admin's Award: the [[BattleTechWiki:Awards/ImageImport Award|Image Import Ribbon]].
::[[File:ImgImp.jpg]]
:This colorful ribbon must be awarded by an Admin, but you can nominate someone by contacting any active Admin with the reason why you feel they deserve this. The nominee must have demonstrated dedication to improving the visual aspects of BattleTechWiki.
 

*07 February 2010 ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
: Reflecting on 2009, BattleTechWiki grew tremendously from the hard work of many editors, both old and new to the site.  It's amazing how much great information is being added daily.  I've handed out some [[BattleTechWiki:Awards/Founders2009 | Founder's Awards]] in appreciation.  Thanks to everyone who is a part of our community!


*02 February 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The Awards Committee has released the newest Editor's Award: the [[BattleTechWiki:Awards/CasualEdit Award|Casual Edit Ribbon]].
::[[File:CE.jpg|Casual Edit Award, 1st ribbon]] 
:This award is given when '''any''' "Editor witnesses another Editor making a minor correction to any random article." Show <u>'''your'''</u> appreciation for the efforts of the other Editors here by granting this or any of the other [[BattleTechWiki:Awards|myriad ribbons]] available. 


*24/25 January 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
: The [[Policy:Assume good faith|Assume Good Faith]] and [[Policy:Vandalism|Vandalism]] policies have just been released. All Editors are asked to review them, in order to ensure the high levels of civility we have come to enjoy remain in effect. 


*01 January 2010 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:Happy New Year and New Decade! We're well into Sarna's seventeenth year and BattleTechWiki's fourth. Two important notes:
::*Incredible job this last 12 months by Sarna's dedicated team of Editors, with more than a 48% increase in the number of articles since last January, averaging 8 new articles a day. The site is improving by leaps and bounds, thanks to your efforts.<br>
::*To celebrate the tremendous accomplishments of all the site's contributors, we're unveiling the [[BattleTechWiki:Awards|BattleTechWiki Awards]]. Some will be granted sparingly by [[User:Nicjansma|Nic]], others will be handed out by the Admins, many are granted by other Editors and some are automatic. Please take a look, see what you'd like to grant to other Editors and [[User talk:Revanche|ask me]] if you have any questions.


;2010 Minor News Archive
*'''January 19''': [[BattleTechWiki:Awards]] is released.
*'''January 06''': Finally fixed the white space in the bottom two sections (to match remainder of [[Main Page]].

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==2009==
*22 December 2009 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:The Fan Fiction and Fanon Article categories have been cleaned up a bit, with their own tags. Now, its easier to find all of Sarna's fan-submitted fiction and articles, as well as being in line with the new [[Policy:Canon|Canon policy]].


*05 November 2009 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
:The important '''[[Policy:Canon]]''' for this wiki has been re-forged into what we hope to be its final version. Contributors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with our Canon Policy. As of yet, it appears to reflect the current [[Policy:Consensus|consensus]] on the matter.<br>Similarly, the article on '''[[Canon]]''' has been rewritten from the ground up.


*28 October 2009 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::The [http://battletech.catalystgamelabs.com/2009/10/27/new-pdfs-for-sale-including-star-league-sourcebook-and-record-sheets-3075/ re-release] of the ''[[The Star League|Star League]]'' housebook, the ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns |Federated Suns]]'' field manual and the ''[[Hot Spots|Hot Spots]]'', ''[[First Strike|First Strike!]]'' and ''[[The Fall of Terra]]'' scenario books does not fall under the [[Policy:Moratorium|moratorium policy]]. Feel free to use these sources in your editing immediately.


*23 October 2009 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::A new category, [[:Category:BattleTech Essays|BattleTech Essays]], makes its debut with ''[[Essay: BattleMech Roles|BattleMech Roles]]''. This new category will be built up with articles by community-recognized essays regarding issues focused on the games or fiction.


*19 October 2009 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::The source material ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Sian]]'', ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3076]]'', ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' and ''[[Strategic Operations]]'' have now exited their respective moratorium periods and are available for article inclusion. Have at it, Editors! 


*21 July 2009 ([[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]])
:: The edit toolbar has a new look! If you have any questions or opinions you can write them [[User talk:Ebakunin/Toolbar|here]].


*18 July 2009 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::[[BattleTechWiki:Project Unfinished Book|Project:Unfinished Book]] is preparing to launch. Visit the project's main page and take part in the discussion about which title will be targeted first.


*08 July 2009 ([[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]])
::The site [[BattleTechWiki:Administrators|administrators]] have graciously asked me to become an admin. I hope there is a health plan. My interest is in the technical workings of the site and in expanding the number of [[MechWarrior: Dark Age]] articles. Thanks a lot [[User:Nicjansma|NicJansma]], [[User:Revanche|Revanche]], [[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]], and [[User:Frabby|Frabby]].


*08 July 2009 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::BattleTechWiki Editor [[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] has brought [[Template:Familytree|tree-making]] to the project. After viewing the template, swing by the article on [[Hohiro Kurita II]] to see an example of its use. 


*02 July 2009 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::BattleTechWiki Editor [[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]] has unveiled the new [[Template:Yearlist|Yearlist]] template. Please take a look and add it to any Year articles you see currently unadorned with this helpful tool. 


*01 July 2009 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::BattleTechWiki's founder, [[User:Nicjansma|Nic Jansma]], has upgraded the site to MediaWiki v1.15.0, which provides greater security and additional capabilities. If you find any issues, please report them [[BattleTechWiki:Administrators/MediaWiki 1.15.0|here]]. Thank you, Nic.


*31 May 2009 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::"Congratulations" and "A Job Well Done" to the authors of the last 1600+ new articles. These articles added since January have increased Sarna's database by over '''25%'''. Just incredible. Thank you, from your fellow editors and readers of BattleTechWiki.


*15 February 2009 ([[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]])
::[[BattleTechWiki:Project Military Commands|Project: Military Commands]] has been formed. This project's goal is to improve BTW's coverage of articles on military units, brigades, and formations. Please sign up if you're interested in helping us out with this type of article.


;2009 Minor News Archive
*'''July 12''': Upgraded the [[BattleTechWiki:Manual of Style|Manual of Style]] essay to policy.
*'''July 11''': Updated the [[Policy:Notability|Notability]] policy with one minor but important factor regarding article pages.
*'''July 11''': Unveiled the long-dormant [[Policy:Editing|Editing]] policy and created the [[BattleTechWiki:Etiquette|Etiquette]] essay.
*'''July 10''': The [[Policy:Canon|Canon policy]] was updated with the sub-policy of "consensus can change" and the addition of the "Lengthy discussion" and "B-E-D" methods for reaching consensus.
*'''July 09''': [[MediaWiki:Edittools|Edittools]] have been added to the edit fields.
*'''July 09''': [[Template:Welcome|Automatic Welcome]] has been instituted for new registrants.
*'''July 09''': Nic added the following extensions to the site:
:* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:NewUserMessage NewUserMessage]
:* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:CharInsert CharInsert]
:* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:ImageMap ImageMap]
:* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:SpecialUserScore SpecialUserScore]
:* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:TitleKey TitleKey]
:He also added the auto-suggest function to the search box.
*'''June 29''': Updated the front page Sidebar to read '''To Do List''' from the more specific task of '''Wanted Pages'''.
*'''June 29''': A new template tag has been added: [[Template:Update Needed|Update Needed]], to be used to identify articles needing to be updated with a specific source, whether its currently under the moratorium policy or not.
*'''June 18''': Updated the front page Sidebar to read '''Help & How-to''' from only '''Help'''.
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==2008==

*30 September 2008 ([[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]])
::A new wikia wiki has been started exclusively for fan-created BattleTech material. Go and check out the [http://www.battletechfanon.wikia.com/ BattleTech Fanon Wiki]*13 September 2008 ([[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]])
::A new policy has been created, asking editors to refrain from using sources that have been recently published. Please see [[Policy:Moratorium]] for details. 


*8 September 2008 ([[User:Frabby|Frabby]])
::Greetings everybody! To my own lasting surprise, I have been promoted to Administrator status on this Wiki. My thanks go to [[User:Nicjansma|NicJansma]], [[User:Revanche|Revanche]] and [[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]]!
::I intend to keep working on this wiki just as I have, that is, improve articles and add bits and pieces everywhere with no clear preferences. That is also why I have avoided joining any project teams. '''[[Canon]]''' is the one issue of supreme importance to me, clouded and confused as the issue may be at this time.


*24 August 2008 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::A new section has been added to the Main Page: the '''Chatterweb'''. This will be a section where important discussions & calls for consensus will be highlighted. All active Editors are asked to both review the discussions on a regular basis and add links to areas they feel need to be brought to the attention of other Editors. Results will be archived on the [[BattleTechWiki:Minor News|Minor News]] page.


*8 August 2008 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::A new primary Category, [[:Category:Game Aids|Game Aids]], has been created to track all articles re-creating tables used in the various games. Help BTW by writing and identifing previous articles that can be accessed directly thru this Main Page category.


*1 August 2008 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::Thanks to the efforts of Editor [[User:Ebakunin|Ebakunin]], Novel articles are now being built. Feel free to follow his example and create your own!


*6 June 2008 ([[User:Workerbee|Workerbee]])
::[[BattleTechWiki:Project Factions|WikiProject: Factions]] has been created to improve the coverage of all factions and faction events on BTW.


*28 January 2008 ([[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]])
::[[BattleTechWiki:Project Ground Units|WikiProject:Ground Units]] has been created to improve the coverage of vehicles and battle armor here on BattleTechWiki.


*28 January 2008 ([[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]])
::All mainstream, canon Clan BattleMech articles have been created. By no means does this imply that work on BattleMech articles has been completed, so please visit [[BattleTechWiki:Project BattleMechs|Project BattleMechs]] to see how you can help.

;2008 Minor News Archive
*'''August 26''': Consensus was reached regarding setting standards for character articles, with the guidance to be developed by the [[BattleTechWiki:Project Biographies]] team. An allowance for deletion was included. Proposal [[Policy_Talk:Notability#Sub-Par_Character_Articles_Be_Flagged_for_Review.2FDeletion|here]].
*'''August 26''': Consensus was reached regarding the authorization of additional categories for character articles on BTW, with the proposal passing. The decision: a) all character articles will be included in [[:Category: Characters]] (as the parent category), b) that all character categories be tracked at [[BattleTechWiki:Project Biographies]], in order to keep, "standards consistent and the categories themselves under easy and constant review." Proposal [[Policy_Talk:Notability#Allowance for Additional Character Categories|here]].
*'''August 26''': Consensus was reached to rename '''Category:People''' to [[:Category:Characters]]. This also decided that all previous characters removed from '''Category:People''' would be returned to the newly renamed category and that all future characters would also be included. Proposal [[Policy_Talk:Notability#Category:People_renamed_to_Category:Characters|here]].
*'''August 26''': Minor News page bursts back into relevance.
*'''August 25''': Minor News page fades into oblivion.

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==2007==
*19 December 2007 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::[[BattleTechWiki:RequestForComment|Request For Comment]], accessed from the top panel on the Main Page, has been introduced. Use this forum to introduce an issue when you seek community consensus.


*6 December 2007 ([[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]])
::A discussion has been started on what is and is not notable enough to be included in BTW, and input is needed from all editors. This is incredibly important, because it will eventually determine what will and will not be allowed as content on this wiki, so please contribute to the [[Policy talk:Notability|discussion]].


*3 December 2007 ([[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]])
::[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] is now an admin/sysop. He, and all admins, can be reached by clicking on "Contact an Admin."


*29 November 2007  ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
::This wiki has been updated to [[Special:Version | MediaWiki v1.11.0]].  Please [[User_talk:Nicjansma | leave me a message]] if you encounter any problems


*12 July 2007 ([[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]])
::After more than seven months of work, all mainstream, canon [[:Category:Inner Sphere General BattleMechs|Inner Sphere BattleMechs]] now have their own article thanks to the [[BattleTechWiki:Project BattleMechs|Project BattleMechs]] team. Work on the [[:Category:Clan General BattleMechs|Clan 'Mechs]] has already begun.


*13 February 2007 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::The [[:Category:Neveron Strategy|Neveron Strategy]] category has been inaugurated with [[User:Kit|Kit]]'s [[Slack Defense Strategy|Slack Defense]] article.


*31 January 2007 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::The [[:Category:House Rules|House Rules]] category has been opened, with customized ideas on how Land Tractors can increase the weight that can be pulled.


*06 January 2007 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::[[User:Scaletail|Scaletail]] has opened up the [[Mercenary Units]] 'faction' page, as a starting point for your mercenary reference needs.


;2007 Minor News Archive
*'''November 30''': New policy [[Policy:Privacy|Privacy]] has been rolled out.
*'''December 06''': New candidate policies, [[Policy:Notability|Notability]] and [[Policy:Vandalism|Vandalism]], have been rolled out and need discussion participation.
*'''December 08''': The existing [[:Category:Policies|policies]] have been broken into two categories: 'completed' and [[:Category:Uncompleted Policies|'under construction']], with the latter receiving the appropriate template. Further, some essays previously residing in the [[:Category:BattleTechWiki|About BTW]] category have been recognized as policies and moved accordingly.
*'''December 09''': [[BattleTechWiki:Template index|New user warnings]], namely [[BattleTechWiki:Template index/Counter-Vandalism|counter-vandalism]] templates for blanking, spamming and straight vandalism, have joined the pre-existing [[BattleTechWiki:Template index/Personal Attacks|Personal Attacks]] warnings. Vandal patrollers now have some official-looking tools at their disposal.
*'''December 09''': New policy [[Policy:Be bold|Be bold]] has been rolled out.
*'''December 10''': A new candidate policy, [[Policy:Consensus|Consensus]], has been rolled out and needs discussion participation.
*'''December 11''': A new candidate policy, [[Policy:Disruptive editing|Disruptive Editing]], has been rolled out and needs discussion participation.
*'''December 11''': New policies [[Policy:Libel|Libel]] and [[Policy:No legal threats|No Legal Threats]] have been rolled out.
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==2006==
*29 November 2006 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::[[User:Rommel twee|Rommel twee]] jump-starts the new [[::Category:Fan Projects|Fan Projects]] category (found in the '''Other Items of Note''' here on the '''Main Page'''), with an article on [[Project Dark Phoenix|Project: Dark Phoenix]].


*19 November 2006 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::A 'Big Thanks' to [[User:Skuggi|Skuggi]] for the UserBars that various BTW staff will soon be sporting on their User Pages. They really are works of art. You can also grab one off his [[User:Skuggi|UserPage]] to tastefully advertise BTW on your favorite forums. Spread the word!


*08 November 2006 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::[[User:RogueBaron|RogueBaron]] kicks off the new [[::Category:Fiction|Fan Fiction]] category of [[BTW]] with ''[[DragonQuest]]'', a story of four brave Kuritan warriors in the [[Chaos March]].


*21 October 2006 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:: BattleTechWiki has reached the milestone of 3,000 articles, appropriately enough with an article on [[Jordan Weisman]], co-creator of [[BattleTech]]. Great job, Editors!


* 03 October 2006 ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:: Here's the new look of Sarna.net's BattleTechWiki.  Thanks to the tremendous help of some of our visitors, as well as contributors from [http://battletech.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page MechWikia], this wiki is starting to build some great content!  Thanks everyone!


* 16 October 2006 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
:: The [[Help:CreateBattleArmorArticle|Battle Armor]], [[Help:CreateConvFighterArticle|Conventional Fighter]],  [[Help:CreateExoskeletonArticle|Exoskeleton]], [[Help:CreateIndMechArticle|Industrial 'Mech]], [[Help:CreateSmallCraftArticle|Small Craft]], [[Help:CreateStationArticle|Space Station]], [[Help:CreateStaticStructureArticleCustom|Structure]], [[Help:CreateSupportVehicleArticle|Support Vehicle]] and [[Help:CreateWarShipArticle|WarShip]] templates have been completed. Editors may now write new articles for these categories. Also, a [[Help:CreateFictionStoryArticle|template for submitting fiction stories]] has been created. 


* 08 October 2006 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::The [[BattleTechWiki:Project BattleMechs|Project:BattleMechs]] group has been formed. Join up as an Editor and help us organize our 'Mechs.


* 07 October 2006 ([[User:Revanche|Revanche]])
::The [[Help:CreateDropShipArticle|DropShip]] template has been completed. Editors may now write new articles for this category.


* 14 September 2006 ([[User:Nicjansma|Nicjansma]])
:: Sarna.net is now a wiki, using [http://www.mediawiki.org MediaWiki] software (the same thing that runs [http://wikipedia.org Wikipedia]).  I have converted all of the old static pages into a [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Wikitext_examples wiki format] so that this site can grow as a community.<br /><br />
:: Anyone who has a small amount of time and desire can help keep BattleTech alive.  Contributing is easy!  Please read the [[Help:Contents | Help]] page for more information, including wiki syntax.  There is also a [[ToDo | To-Do and Wishlist]] for ideas on how to expand.
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 ==2023==
-* 27 December 2023: '''''Ghosts of Obeedah'''''
-: The [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] has expired for ''[[Ghosts of Obeedah]]''. Happy editing!
-* 25 December 2023: '''''Merry Christmas!'''''
-: You’re fighting the good fight every day, often on several fronts at the same time and not always merely on a gameboard. Be advised that DropShip ''Santa Claus'' has landed on schedule and resupply is underway, and even the naughtiest commanders can at least get a coal-black ''UrbanMech''. (No, nobody was naughty enough for the Black Marauder.)<br />Holiday greetings to all Sarna BTW admins and editors, to the wider BattleTech community, your loved ones, and ultimately to everyone. Whatever your faith and situation, have a few days of enjoyable downtime everyone! :)
-* 30 November 2023: '''''Emerald Sword'''''
-: ''[[Emerald Sword]]'' is no longer under [[Policy:Moratorium|Moratorium]] and can now be used as a source on the wiki.
 * 23 November 2023: '''''50,000 articles!'''''
 : BAM! Sooner than anyone expected, Sarna BattleTechWiki has broken the 50,000 article threshold - with 1,000 of these created in just the last 15 days, and 2,000 in the past 34 days. What an awesome community, for an awesome gaming universe!