On the Origin of Battlemechs

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Goliath part A. [0:00] - Introduction [3:20] - Models [31:45] - Pilot Profiles [43:27] - Data Dive: Magistracy of Canopus Part 1 [54:51] - Sources Edited by: Brent Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Research Assistant: Jesty Ace Pilots: John Keith III and Metal Ed Field Marshal: Stahlkater

In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute, with special guest host Conor, discuss the wild and wacky WiGE vehicles. Sometime we said we would never do. Prepare for shenanigans and lots of speed. Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Research Assistant: Jesty Ace Pilots: John Keith III, and Metal Ed Field Marshal: Stahlkater

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Sentinel. [0:00] - Introduction [4:27] - Models [40:11] - Pilot Profiles [44:36] - Data Dive: House Davion Part 8 [1:00:08] - Sources Edited by: Brent Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Research Assistant: Jesty Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute talk about the zany designs of the Condor Heavy Hover Tank, with the special guest host Ben "Bourben"! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Research Assistant: Jesty Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Spider part B. Data Dive: House Kurita Part 5. Edited by: Derek Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Research Assistant: Jesty Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute talk about the troubled design history of the Alacorn, as well as go over what made the tank a huge success once New Earth figured out how magnets work! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Research Assistant: Jesty Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Spider part A. Data Dive: House Kurita Part 4. Edited by: Chandler Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, , Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Jesty, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute host our special guest from WolfNet, Matt "Bloodbath" Behrens, and talk about the Gallant, Turhan, and the Ku! We also go down the rabbit hole discussing BattleTech Video Games and other topics! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, , Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Jesty, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Spector. Data Dive: Chameleon Light Polarization Shield, Null Signature System, and Void Signature System. Edited by: Derek Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, , Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Jesty, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute talk about two Rim Worlds Republic vehicles, the Ignis and the Hipparch! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, , Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Jesty, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Stahlkater

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Battlemaster part C. Data Dive: Terran Hegemony Part 14. Edited by: Brent Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Squared Jesty Austin B Mr. Brute Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute, and our special guest Brent talk about some of the first mobile artillery pieces in the IS: the Reaper, the Apostle, and the Ballista! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Battlemaster part B. Data Dive: House Davion Part 7. Edited by: Brent Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Squared Jesty Austin B Mr. Brute Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute talk about some of the first hover tanks in the IS: The Sand Devil, the Sabaku Kaze, and the LTV4! NOTE: Auto quality on this episode is a bit off due to some echo, my apologies in advance. Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Battlemaster part A. Data Dive: Command Mech. Edited by: Brent Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Squared Jesty Austin B Mr. Brute Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute talk about the SRM Carrier's cooler cousin the LRM Carrier, and the ins and outs of LRMs, indirect fire, and semi-guided missiles! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Hermes. Data Dive: Terran Hegemony Part 13. Edited by: Brent Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Squared Jesty Austin B Mr. Brute Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

Armor Up Episode 7: In this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute talk about the SRM Carrier, its little brother the Light SRM Carrier, and all their weird cousins! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Josh from MechBay Podcast discuss the Exterminator. Data Dive: ComStar Part 2. Edited by: Geoff Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Squared Jesty Austin B Mr. Brute Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

Foundation Analysis Episode 10, today we talk about the episode "The Leap" and of course Spoilers! Brent talks about his love of the Foundation series and talks about the Apple TV production. Patreon Discord

Armor Up Episode 6: Today Chandler, Mr. Brute, and Derek cover the Lyran Marsden I and II tanks. Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

Foundation Analysis Episode 9, today we talk about the episode "The First Crisis" and of course Spoilers! Brent talks about his love of the Foundation series and talks about the Apple TV production. Patreon Discord

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Shootist. Data Dive: The MRBC. Edited by: Brent Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Squared Jesty Austin B Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

Foundation Analysis Episode 8, today we talk about the episode "The Missing Piece" and of course Spoilers! Brent talks about his love of the Foundation series and talks about the Apple TV production. Patreon Discord

Armor Up Episode 5: In today's episode Chandler, Brute, and special guest host Derek go over the FedSun's Estevez and T-12 Tiger. Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

Foundation Analysis Episode 7, today we talk about the episode "Mysteries and Martyrs" and of course Spoilers! Brent talks about his love of the Foundation series and talks about the Apple TV production. Patreon

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Hussar. Data Dive: The ComStar Part 1. Edited by: Geoff Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Squared Jesty Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

Foundation Analysis Episode 6, today we talk about the episode "Death and the Maiden" and of course Spoilers! Brent talks about his love of the Foundation series and talks about the Apple TV production. Patreon

Foundation Analysis Episode 5, today we talk about the episode "Upon Awakening" and of course Spoilers! Brent talks about his love of the Foundation series and talks about the Apple TV+ production. Patreon

Armor Up Episode 4: Today Chandler and Mr. Brute cover the Merkava and the Korvin Heavy tanks. Edited by: Chandler Reller https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

Foundation Analysis Episode 4, today we talk about the episode "Barbarians at the Gate" and of course Spoilers! Brent talks about his love of the Foundation series and talks about the Apple TV+ production.

In this ep Brent, Chandler, and Derek discuss the Excalibur. Data Dive: The JarnFolk. Edited by: Geoff https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

Foundation Analysis Episode 3, today we talk about the episode "The Mathematicians Ghost" and of course Spoilers! Brent talks about his love of the Foundation series and talks about the Apple TV+ production.

Armor Up Episode 3: Today we're covering a bevy of scout vehicles. And one not-scout. Don't ask Edited by: Chandler Reller https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

Foundation Analysis Episode 2, today we talk about the episode "Preparing to Live" and of course Spoilers! Brent talks about his love of the Foundation series and talks about the Apple TV+ production.

Armor Up Episode 2: In this ep Chandler and Mario go over the humble Armored Personnel Carrier and it's big brother; the Heavy APC. Edited by: Chandler Reller https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

Welcome to Foundation Analysis Episode 1, today we talk about the episode "The Emperor's Peace" and of course Spoilers! Brent talks about his love of the Foundation series and talks about the Apple TV+ production.

In this ep Brent, Joshua, and Chandler discuss the Marauder part D. Editors notes: Joshua's track had a distortion. I was able to mostly clean it up. Data Dive: The Black Maurarder. Edited by: Brent https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

Welcome to Armor Up, the new supplementary podcast to On the Origin of Battlemechs! In the pilot episode, Co-Hosts Chandler Reller and Mario "Mr. Brute" Garzolini introduce themselves, cover the scope of this new podcast, and go over the basic rules of vehicles! Edited by: Chandler Reller https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed Stahlkater

New Show Announcement! From On the Origin of Battlemechs Podcast Chandler is biting the AC20 and heading up a new show, what could it be?

In this ep Brent, Joshua, and Chandler discuss the Marauder part C. Data Dive: The Marauder Family of Mechs Edited by: Brent https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed

In this ep Brent, Joshua, Chandler, and guest host Aaron "Coach" Krull discuss the Marauder part B. Data Dive: The Bounty Hunter Edited by: Josh https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed

In this ep Brent, Joshua, Chandler, and guest host Aaron "Coach" Krull discuss the Marauder part A. Data Dive: WNRP round table http://www.wolfsdragoons.com Edited by: Brent https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal Ed

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In this ep Brent, Joshua, and Chandler discuss the Whitworth. Data Dive: Rim World Republic Part 1 Edited by: Chandler https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Hot Dog Cider is Canon

In this ep Brent, Joshua, and Chandler discuss the Cestus. Data Dive: Eridani Light Horse Part 1 Edited by: Brent https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew B Jake MetalEd Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III

In this ep Brent, Joshua, and Chandler discuss the Clint. Data Dive: Jumpships, Dropships, and Interstellar travel Edited by: Joshua https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew B Jake MetalEd Boy_inna_mech Ace Pilots: John Keith III

In this ep Brent, Joshua, and Chandler discuss the Champion. Data Dive: House Davion Part 6 Edited by: Geoff https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew B Jake MetalEd Boy_inna_mech Ace Pilots: John Keith III

In this ep Brent and Chandler discuss the Ostscout. Note: due to background noise being processed out Brent's track sounds a little tinny. Data Dive: Terran Hegemony Part 12 Edited by: Chandler https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew B Jake MetalEd Ace Pilots: John Keith III

In this ep Brent, Joshua, and Chandler discuss the Crusader part B. Edited by: Geoff https://www.patreon.com/OntheOriginofBattlemechs Twitter: @OriginofMechs Email: [email protected] Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew B Jake MetalEd Ace Pilots: John Keith III