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Unicorn Company; A BattleTech Podcast

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Hi everyone, I‘m Carrie, a commission painter, a tabletop gamer, and an avid BattleTech fan since I was a young lady. I‘d like to invite you to come along with me, to share my hobby experiences.

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Hi everyone, I‘m Carrie, a commission painter, a tabletop gamer, and an avid BattleTech fan since I was a young lady. I‘d like to invite you to come along with me, to share my hobby experiences.

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English


Episodes
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Ep 405: Kerensky's Believe it or Not

2/29/2024
In this episode we take a look at some of the stranger things that have happened in the Inner Sphere ad Periphery. Lost worlds, Unique Periphery societies, and Disappearing Jumpships. This Episode's MecTech segment is the Bombardier, The Archer's awkward cousin.

Duration:00:35:27

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New Years Mech Special

1/2/2024
In this special episode we take a look at my most anticipated Mechs of the Mercenaries Kickstarter Thank you to our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you would like to support the podcast, you can support us at our patreon: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

Duration:00:38:17

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Pax Unplugged Coverage

12/7/2023
We take a look at the Pax unplugged announcements for minis and sourcebooks, and look at the Wendigo in our Mektek segment. If you would like to support the podcast, you can at patreon.com/unicorncompany We would like to thank our sponsor, Fortressminiaturesandgames.com

Duration:00:31:44

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Ep 404: Southern Assault III

11/23/2023
This episode takes a look at my experience at Southern Assault III, the games that were played, a little bit of a look at sportsmanship, and what I might like to see in the future. We also talk about the Turkina BattleMech in our MekTek section.If you would like to get the Turkina, check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at fortressminiaturesandgames.com You can also support us by becoming a patron at patreon.com/unicorncompany

Duration:00:53:34

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

11/1/2023
In this final Mektober installment we look at both the Nova, and the Mech it directly inspired as it terrorized the Inner Sphere, the Black Hawk-KU Thank you as always to my patrons, you can join our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompany I would also like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, who you can find both the plastic Nova and the metal Black Hawk-KU and Nova at at fortressminiaturesandgames.com

Duration:00:21:28

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Mektober 2023 - Ep 4 - The Sphinx, a little Nova Cat Necromancy

10/30/2023
Today, in our fourth Mektober installment, we look at the Sphinx BattleMech, and discuss why I don't hate it nearly as much as the Black Hawk.

Duration:00:15:22

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

10/23/2023
Today, in our third Mektober installment, we look at the Black Hawk Standard BattleMech, and discuss a bit of its history, and how it was sort of shoehorned into the universe.

Duration:00:18:00

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Mektober 2023 - Ep 2 The Champion

10/15/2023
Here in the second MekTober installment we look at an oddiry of the Star League, the Champion

Duration:00:28:08

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Mektober 2023 - Ep 1 The Penetrator

10/9/2023
In this first MekTober installment we look at a Mech which was actually requested by a fan, the Penetrator. You can get the Penetrator mini from our sponsor fortressgamesandminiatures.com in the Hansens Roughriders force pack

Duration:00:18:18

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Ep 403: Is Alpha Strike Right for You?

9/25/2023
In this episode we take a good look at Alpha Strike, and see if it the right fit for you. We also talk about the Pouncer BattleMech in our MekTek section.If you would like to get the Alpha Strike box set that the Pouncer is featured in, check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at fortressminiaturesandgames.com You can also support us by becoming a patron at patreon.com/unicorncompany

Duration:00:29:15

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Ep 402 -BattleTech Franchise History 101

8/18/2023
Today we take a look at the history of the franchise of BattleTech. We will also be looking at the Rifleman BattleMech in our MekTek segment this episode. We would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games fortressminiaturesandgames.com as well as encourage you to become a patron, our Patreon can be found at patreon.com/unicorncompany

Duration:00:43:41

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

7/23/2023
In this episode of Unicorn Company I take a look at the new BattleTech Championship Circuit Alpha Strike rules, and see where things may have gone awry. I would like to tank my sponsor Fortress Miniatures and Games where you can get all your BattleTech needs https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ Check out our Socials at:Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 Discord https://discord.gg/uaWHKFUzHR And you can help support the podcast at our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

Duration:00:49:58

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Ep 310: BattleTech is for Everyone

5/28/2023
Hello everyone, this episode of the Unicorn Company Podcast touches on a sensitive subject. That subject is the intersection between the BattleTech community and the LGBTQ+ community.We also cover the new BattleTech essentials box set, and talk not only about the miniatures in it, but in our MekTek cover Yen Lo Wang, and all of it's varaints.I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, their website can be found at: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you want to support the podcast directly, our Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/JewelKnightJess' Red Bubblehttps://www.redbubble.com/people/bewareofthephil/shop

Duration:00:27:34

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Ep 309: Kickstart My Heart

4/28/2023
In this episode, there isn't a Mektek, or a news segment, because we are concentrating on the Kickstarter, the results of it, and what everyone can expect to see in about a year, but hopefully less time than that.I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, their website can be found at: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ If you want to support the podcast directly, our Patreon is https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Twitter: https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6502353203123569/

Duration:00:41:40

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Ep. 308 - Mechs, Plastic, and Resin Minis

3/31/2023
In this episode we take a look at the relationship between Catalyst Game Labs, Ironwind Metals, Monster Fight Club, and the future of miniatures for BattleTech.We also look at the Phoenix Hawk in our MekTek segment this episode.I would like to thank our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games, thier website can be found at:https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/If you want to support the podcast directly, our patreon is https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

Duration:00:39:52

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Ep 307 -Recognition Guide-o-polooza

3/1/2023
In this episode I talk about my experience teaching one of my partners how to play Alpha Strike as well as go over the last 5 recognition guides in one shot.Check out our sponsor, Fortress Miniatures and Games at https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/Also, you can support the podcast at our patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany

Duration:00:42:05

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Ep: 306 Foxy Tales

1/6/2023
In this episode we look back at 2022, do a quick review of the Alpha Strike box set, and take a look at the Dasher OmniMech After that we have a review of the collection of short stories by Bryan Young, Fox Tales. Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/

Duration:00:48:49

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Ep 305 Followup: Rec Guide 27 review

12/10/2022
A review of Recognition Guide 27

Duration:00:46:02

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Ep. 305 - It’s all the little things....

12/5/2022
In this episode we take a look at some of the lesser noticed, but very important rules in Alpha Strike, as well as take a look at the new Rec Guide ilClan Vol 26.our MekTek today is the Scorpion Light Tank.Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgame...

Duration:01:00:53

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Ep 304a:Inside the list

11/21/2022
After some questions were asked, this followup to Episode 4 of Season 3 looks at the reasons for selecting the units I did in the list, we also look at the Lelanian Industrial Complex's 3-d printable designs, as well as the Fire Scorpion BattleMech. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/65023 Twitter https://twitter.com/unicornpodcast1 If you would like to support the podcast, you can at https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Lelanian Industrial Complex: https://www.patreon.com/LelanianIndustrialComplex This episode has been sponsored by Fortress Miniatures and Games: https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/

Duration:00:29:15