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On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode 42: The J. Edgar HovertankToday Chandler is joined by Phil "Phaz" and they discuss the J. Edgar Hovertank! Join them as they weave through the legally challenged history of the vehicle and where it has ended up in the 3150's! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith III & MetalEd2025-05-0147 min
On the Origin of BattlemechsOtO Event Review: Strategicon "OrrCon" 2025Jesty, Phaz, and Chandler review their time at the OrrCon convention in February, part of the Strategicon family of conventions! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com2025-04-031h 17
On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode 41: Nighthawk PA(L)In this episode the cast discusses the pioneer of the Battle Armor family, the Nighthawk PA(L) suit of the SLDF special forces! We were also joined this month by Bourben of the Valhalla Club! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith III & MetalEd2025-03-0347 min
On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode 40: Demons and MagiIn this episode we discuss two SLDF heavy tanks, the Demon Tank and the Magi Infantry Support Vehicle. Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith III & MetalEd2024-12-3158 min
On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode 39: The Gabriel and RotundaIn this episode we discuss two SLDF scout vehicles, the Gabriel and Rotunda, with a special guest host Aaron from the "Of Mechs and Men" podcast! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith III & MetalEd2024-10-281h 05
On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode 38: Pollux ADA TankThis time we keep an eye on the skies and discuss the premier SLDF anti-air unit, the Pollux ADA Tank and its descendant the Pollux II ADA Tank! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith III & MetalEd2024-08-2320 min
On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode 37: Galleon Light TankThis time we track with the times and discuss the Galleon Light Tank! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith III & MetalEd2024-06-1752 min
On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode 36: Chevalier and LightningIn our speedy return, Chandler and Mario scout out the Chevalier Light Tank and Speed along with the Lighting Hover Tank! Thanks to MetalEd and Phaz for the commercial break! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Stahlkater, & MetalEd2024-04-2952 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsOn the Origins: Las Vegas Open 2024In this special edition episode, Jesty and Chandler go over their experiences in the 2024 Las Vegas Open! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Stahlkater, & MetalEd2024-02-071h 19
On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode 35: Maxim & Maxim IIToday Chandler & Mario take a ride in the Maxim and the Maxim MK II! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Squared, Andrew B, Mario, Paladin58, and Phaz Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Stahlkater, & MetalEd2024-02-051h 17
On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode 34: Puma and MarksmanToday we tackle two of the SLDF Conventional Forces tanks, the Puma Assault Tank and the Marksman Artillery Tank! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Ace Pilots: John Keith III Stahlkater Student: Andrew B Squared Harris Hoffman Jordan Cooper Metal Ed Mario Phaz2023-11-2050 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode 33: The Thor and Thumper Artillery VehiclesToday Brute and Chandler set their sights on two support artillery vehicles, the Thor and the Thumper! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and Jesty Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III Field Marshal: Stahlkater2023-09-2550 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsBonus Episode: 2023 GenCon RecapThe On the Origins crew reviews our time at GenCon, what we did, and who we met! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and Jesty Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III Field Marshal: Stahlkater2023-08-231h 52On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 32: The Ripper Infantry Transport VTOL & More: Ripping and Roaring VTOL!Today Brute and Chandler debut their new longer episodes, talking about the Ripper Infantry Transport VTOL and in the second half what to look for when you are getting your first VTOLs! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and Jesty Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III Field Marshal: S...2023-07-311h 01On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode 31: The Bulldog: Bullying with the BulldogWe finally return with our next episode, covering the mightly Bulldog Tank! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and Jesty Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III Field Marshal: Stahlkater2023-06-3036 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Updating: Technical DifficultiesAn update for the podcast. Unfortunately, we had a bit of a disaster so no episode this month! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and Jesty Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III Field Marshal: Stahlkater2023-05-2303 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Episode ???: The Fools of AprilWe break from your regularly scheduled podcast for shenanigans with Conor and WiGEs, a time honored April tradition! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and Jesty Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III Field Marshal: Stahlkater2023-04-1249 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 30.B: The Rhino: Rhino Brick HouseGetting back to your feature presentations Mario and Chandler discuss the Rhino, a SLDF fire support tank! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, Mario, and Jesty Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III Field Marshal: Stahlkater2023-03-1340 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up: March 2023 updateJust a brief show to give you all an update on where we are at with the show, some changes to how the schedule will look going forward, and what you all have to expect in the short term! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III2023-02-2703 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up: Las Vegas Open RecapChandler, Brute, and our special guest MetalEd go over our experience at LVO 2023 and how we did at the WolfNet 350 Premier event held there! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater2023-02-1351 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up: LVO UpdateJust a small community update, as there is no episode this week due to LVO. Thank you for listening and we'll see you all next time! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater2023-01-2301 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 29: The Beagle: Believe in the BeagleToday we finally release the mythical episode 29 on the terrifying Beagle! Quake in fear and despair! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2023-01-0927 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 29.5: The Condor Update: RecGuide on the CondorToday Chandler and Mr.Brute return to the Condor and cover the new variants and lore from Recognition Guide 26. Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-12-2631 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 30: Rhino Update: Wait Where is Episode 29?Today Chandler and Mr.Brute forget how to count and release episode 30 before episode 29. But you get to hear about the Rhino in either case! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-11-2840 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 28: The Skulker: Sulking in the SkulkerToday Chandler and Mr.Brute sneak around in the Skulker Wheeled Scout Tank. Sneakily. Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-11-1431 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 27: The Kanga Medium Hovertank: Kanga Kangaroo!Today Chandler and Mr.Brute take a leap and fly through the sky with the Kanga Medium Hovertank Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-10-3135 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 26: The Packrat: Pack it in with the Packrat!Today Chandler and Mr. Brute go on a long range recon into the inner workings and uses of the Packrat Long Range Patrol Vehicle! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-10-1742 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 25: The Fury Command Tank: Fury on the Fury!Today's episode is on the Fury Command Tank, a SLDF command vehicle dividing the cast with its supreme computer systems! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-10-0356 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Field Notice: Episode Delays Just an update on the status of Armor Up, have no fear we'll be back on October 3rd, 2022! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-09-1901 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 24: The Cobra & Cyrano VTOL's: Cobra and Cyrano for TakeoffIn another double feature Chandler and Brute go over two SLDF VTOLs, the Cobra Transport VTOL and the Cyrano VTOL Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-09-0546 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 23: The Padilla Heavy Artillery Tank: Polling the PadillaWe got a short one today folks! In this one Chandler and Brute go over the SLDF’s Padilla Heavy Artillery Tank Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-08-2217 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 22: The Zephyr Hovertank: Zippin' ZephyrsIn the 22nd episode Chandler and Brute discuss the zippiest infantry support Hovertank, the Zephyr Hovertank, and its derivative design! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-08-0843 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 21: The Von Luckner: Blackjack with the Von LucknerIn our 21st episode Chandler and Mario look over the bulwark of SLDF armored divisions, the Von Luckner! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-07-2549 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 20: The Prowler Multi-Terrain Vehicle: Prowlin' and Explorin'In our 20th episode Chandler and Mario go on a trip in our favorite exploration tank, the Prowler Multi-Terrain Vehicle! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Harris Hoffman, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III, Metal Ed, and Jesty Field Marshal: Stahlkater and Field Admeiral Chiraneau2022-07-1133 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 19: The Vali, Mobile Long Tom, & Chaparral Missile Artillery: FIRE DOWN RANGE!In Episode Chandler and Mr. Brute talk about artillery, specifically the Vali Artillery Vehicle, The Mobile Long Tom, and the Chaparral Missile Artillery Tank. Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Jesty, Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III, and Metal Ed Field Marshal: Stahlkater, and Admiral Chiraneau2022-06-2744 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 18: The Nightshade ECM VTOL: ECM VTOL Flies Away!In Episode Chandler and Mr. Brute get confused over the Nightshade ECM VTOL, our first VTOL of the show! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Jared Hahn, Andrew W, Harris Hoffman, Andrew B, Jake, Boy_inna_mech, Squared, Austin B, and Mario Research Assistant: Jesty, Torchfire Katayama, and P.C. "Mothman" McKenna Ace Pilots: John Keith III, and Metal Ed Field Marshal: Stahlkater, and Admiral Chiraneau2022-06-1327 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 17: The Maultier: Malt those Maultiers!In episode 17 Chandler and Mr. Brute discuss the light and speedy staple of the Periphery and Militia infantry forces everywhere, the Maultier! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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, and Torchfire Katayama Ace Pilots: John Keith III, and Metal Ed Field Marshal: Stahlkater, and Admiral Chiraneau2022-05-3020 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 16: The Burke II & Kokou Defense Tank: Bunkers and BurkesIn this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute discuss the mobile bunker that is the Burke and its derivative designs, the Burke II and the Kokou Defense Tank! Brute being trapped in a jar is not a bug but a feature! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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, and Torchfire Katayama Ace Pilots: J...2022-05-0246 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 15: the Manticore I & II: Manticores Can't FlyIn this episode Chandler and Mr. Brute, with the special guest host Ben "Bourben" talk about the different designs of the workhorse heavy tank, the Manticore! We also cover its very new sibling, the Manticore II! Edited by: Chandler Reller Patreon Twitter: @OriginofMechs Discord Email: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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 2022-04-1856 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up WiGE Special: Get April Fooled!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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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: S...2022-04-041h 16On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 14: The Condor Heavy Hover Tank: Heavy Hover Every Day!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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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 Stahlkater2022-03-2157 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 13: The Alacorn: Alacorn, more like Ala torn.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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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 Stahlkater2022-03-0739 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 12: The Gallant, Turhan, & Ku: Bloodbath banter time.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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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 Stahlkater2022-02-211h 17On the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 11: The Ignis & Hipparch: The Rim Worlds' RidesIn 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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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 Stahlkater2022-02-0743 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 10: The Reaper, Apostle, & Ballista: Artillery Rumbles in!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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III 2022-01-2428 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 9: The Sand Devil, Sabaku Kaze, & LTV4: The Hover Tanks Begin!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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech R...2022-01-1028 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 8: The LRM Carrier: Long Rang Menace?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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Met...2021-12-3135 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 7: The SRM Carrier & Light SRM Carrier: SRM's = Beeeeezzzzzzz!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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research Assistants: Benjamin Dyson Ace Pilots: John Keith III Metal E...2021-12-1334 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 6: The Marsden I and II: Don't you ever talk to me or my son again!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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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 Stahlkater2021-11-2938 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 5: The Estevez & T-12 Tiger: FedSun Tank Fun TimeArmor 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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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 Stahlkater2021-11-1533 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 4: The Merkava & Korvin Heavy Tanks: The Merkava and Korvin TanksArmor 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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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 Stahlkater2021-11-0126 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 3: Scout Round Up: Scout VehiclesArmor 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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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 Stahlkater2021-10-2039 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up Ep 2: The APC and Heavy APC: Armored Party CarrierArmor 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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com 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 S...2021-10-1858 minOn the Origin of BattlemechsArmor Up: Pilot and IntroductionsWelcome 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: ontheoriginofbattlemechs@gmail.com Student Patrons: Jared Hahn Harris Hoffman Andrew W Andrew B Jake Boy_inna_mech Research A...2021-10-0428 min