Today we take a look at the Rakshasa, a Mech that was designed and build as a response to the clans, which has been seen as an abject failure by many. Miniatures from Camospecs onlinehttps://camospecs.com/?s=Rakshasa Spooky 777https://www.patreon.com/spooky777
Apr 12, 2025•27 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Today we take a look at the cost of BattleTech when compared to other game lines. Support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompany Support Our Sponsor https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/ Western Assault Rules and Info https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ILNRiSL0RM37-ElKpkYg9c1l7LEdlc6qecV3IIxzI6U/edit?usp=sharing Western Assault Scenario Pack https://docs.google.com/document/d/14FzFRG5H0RjVCYk7Q67DReTI2aVBlanXwLRKqhBY-mM/edit?usp=sharing Strategicon Orccon 2025 https:...
Dec 22, 2024•19 min
In this episode we take a look at what some people are trying to claim hobby tourism is, and compare it to what it actually is, and in the process find out how some people find themselves trying to gatekeep a game by ultimately excluding themselves from it. This episode's MekTek is the Marauder Join the Unicorn Company Patreon Check out our sponsor Fortress Miniatures and Games https://www.fortressminiaturesandgames.com/ And you can get some cool dice, while also supporting our Podcast at Da Scr...
Jun 21, 2024•41 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this episode we take a look at the Land Air Mech, and why it really isnt the amazing machine that it's made out to be.
May 11, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 6
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.
Feb 29, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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
Jan 02, 2024•38 min
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
Dec 07, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 5
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
Nov 23, 2023•54 min•Season 4Ep. 4
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
Nov 01, 2023•21 min
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.
Oct 22, 2023•18 min
Here in the second MekTober installment we look at an oddiry of the Star League, the Champion
Oct 15, 2023•28 min
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
Oct 08, 2023•18 min
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
Sep 25, 2023•29 min
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 podc...
Jul 23, 2023•50 min
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 ...
May 28, 2023•28 min
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 Fa...
Apr 28, 2023•42 min
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/
Jan 06, 2023•49 min
A review of Recognition Guide 27
Dec 10, 2022•46 min
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......
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 1 min
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/LelanianIndust...
Nov 21, 2022•29 min
In today's episode we take a look at the Southern Assault II tournament, and talk about the 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
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min
So, First we take a look at the new Rec Guide 25, with the first appearance of new vehicle art.Then, a small bit about prep for Southern Assault IIfinally, what is in a name, the "controversy" surrounding the whole Rommel thing....
Nov 03, 2022•34 min
In this final episode of Mektober, we take a look at the Night Chanter and Spirit Walker
Nov 01, 2022•30 min
In this installment of the Mechtober series we take a look at the Prey Seeker and the Infantry hunting ninja that is the Scarecrow....
Oct 22, 2022•12 min
As promised, the Alpha Strike part of the Urbie Derby episode
Oct 22, 2022•9 min
In this Mechtober segment we will be taking a look at the much maligned UrbanMech, and the mechs it has spawned. There is a bit of news about the Mercenaries Kickstarter and also the MuL is down temporarily, so there will be an Alpha Strike follow-up segment for the UrbanMech, SuburbanMech, and UrbanMech IIC. Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyMiffed Kitty Minis:https://miffedkittyminis.bigcartel.com/Thank you to all my patrons for your support, this wouldn't be possible without you....
Oct 16, 2022•18 min
Today we look at the upcoming Southern Assault II tournament, we take a look at Redline Workshop's STL files and patreon, and talk about the Venom.Redine Workshop https://www.patreon.com/redlineworkshop/ Southern Assault II InfoPlayer Packhttps://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AIDS9jTAOda2U98&cid=20630149E8F9B406&id=20630149E8F9B406%21139601&parId=20630149E8F9B406%21109&o=OneUp Sign Up Sheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1neTNfvRG45Y8eaCesF-DKPSIz2dyd4IfXz_CB2WQubQ/edit?f...
Oct 12, 2022•22 min
This Mechtober installment is being invaded by eight legged.....err....four legged freaks!! You get three Spider themed quad (yes Paul, Quads, not Four Legged) Mechs, thanks to a suggestion from Patron BZ Archer. First we look at the Tarantula, followed up by the mech it inspired, the Stalking Spider, and then the Pepsi to that 'Mech's Coke, the Stalking Spider II, all in one episode...warning, I do ramble near the end.If you would like to support the podcast, you can enroll in our patreon at ht...
Oct 09, 2022•36 min
Come with me and take a look at one of the most venerable Mechs in the history of the Inner Sphere, the Atlas. To be able to vote on future MekTek segments, including the rest of Mektober, join our patreon at patreon.com/unicorncompany
Oct 01, 2022•24 min
In this episode we take another look at 3-d printing and it;s impact on the gaming industry, take look at a creator, DeJong-Lewis Advanced Weapons, and talk a lot about a little Mech, the Spider.DeJong Lewis Advanced Weapons' patreon - patreon.com/D_LAW
Sep 25, 2022•44 min