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    <p>
      The MegaMek organization maintains a series of programs that try to implement the published rules for the tabletop BattleTech game
      published by <a href='https://www.catalystgamelabs.com/'> Catalyst Game Labs</a> as faithfully as is practical. These programs are
      designed with the idea of being accessible, both in portability across various operating systems and across various hardware
      configurations.
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      All programs are <a href='https://opensource.org/faq#osd'>open source</a>, distributed under the GPL, and follows Microsoft's <a
        href='https://www.xbox.com/en-US/developers/rules'>Game Content Policy</a> which a copy can be found <a
        href='/content_rules.html'>here</a>.
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      The MegaMek suite of programs allow you to play out tactical turn-based battles and military campaigns in the <a
        href='https://bg.battletech.com/universe/'>BattleTech Universe</a>, with tanks, infantry, battle armor, aerospace fighters,
      WarShips, and most importantly, the mighty BattleMek&#8482; -- king of the battlefield. The programs provide a modern, computerized
      version of the <a href='https://bg.battletech.com/'>BattleTech tabletop game</a>, as well as a variety of features for running
      campaigns and customizing units.
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            Development
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        <strong><em>Java 17 is required.</em></strong>
        <a href="https://github.com/MegaMek/megamek/wiki/Updating-to-Adoptium-(Eclipse-Temurin-Open-Source-Java)">If you need to update,
          follow these instructions.</a>
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        <a href="/downloads.html"><small>Other versions and platforms</small></a>
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          <h4>Recent News</h4>
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            {% for post in site.posts limit:3 %}
            <li class="news">
              <a href="{{ post.url | relative_url }}">{{ post.title }}</a>
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          <p class="text-center"><small><a href="archives.html">News Archive</a></small></p>
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      <img src="{{ '/assets/images/SOU/mm-background.jpg' | relative_url }}" class="card-img-top" alt="MegaMek - Tactical Combat">
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        <h5 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-crosshairs"></i> MegaMek</h5>
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          Play out <a href='https://bg.battletech.com/'>BattleTech</a> games online against human opponents, or against the built-in AI.
          MegaMek is packed full of customizable options that allow you to play the game your way.
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      <img src="{{ '/assets/images/SOU/MekHQ Start_uhd.png' | relative_url }}" class="card-img-top" alt="MekHQ - Campaign Management">
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        <h5 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-crosshairs"></i> MekHQ</h5>
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          Generate your own personal force (e.g. mercenary unit, line regiment, pirates, etc.) with a full TO&E, experience and skill upgrades
          for personnel, a repair system, and much more, all within the canon factions and worlds of the
          <a href='https://bg.battletech.com/universe/'>BattleTech Universe</a>.
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      <img src="{{ '/assets/images/SOU/mml_load_uhd.jpg' | relative_url }}" class="card-img-top" alt="MegaMekLab - Unit Builder">
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        <h5 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-crosshairs"></i> MegaMekLab</h5>
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          Customize and build your own units, including 'Meks&#8482;, tanks, and WarShips, using the official rules. You can then use these
          units in MegaMek and MekHQ, or print out record sheets for use in tabletop play.
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      <img src="{{ '/assets/images/old_mhq_load.jpeg' | relative_url }}" class="card-img-top" alt="MekBay - Web Tools" style="object-position: right;">
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        <h5 class="card-title"><i class="fas fa-crosshairs"></i> <a href="https://mekbay.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MekBay</a></h5>
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          Access the complete MegaMek unit database, build forces, and generate record sheets from any web browser or mobile device.
          MekBay works offline after initial load and syncs your data across all devices.
          Preview upcoming features at <a href="https://next.mekbay.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">next.mekbay.com</a>.
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      <h3>Screenshots</h3>
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          {% assign first_time = true %}
          {% for screenshot in site.data.screenshots %}
          {% if first_time==true %}
          <div class='carousel-item active'>
            <img class='d-block w-100' src="{{ site.baseurl }}/assets/images/screenshots/{{ screenshot.file }}"
              alt="{{ screenshot.caption }}" />
            <div class="carousel-caption mx-auto d-none d-sm-block">
              <h5>{{ screenshot.program }}</h5>
              <p>{{ screenshot.caption }}</p>
            </div>
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          {% assign first_time = false %}
          {% else %}
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            <img class='d-block w-100' src="{{ site.baseurl }}/assets/images/screenshots/{{ screenshot.file }}"
              alt="{{ screenshot.caption }}" />
            <div class="carousel-caption mx-auto d-none d-sm-block">
              <h5>{{ screenshot.program }}</h5>
              <p>{{ screenshot.caption }}</p>
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          {% endif %}
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    <h4>Features</h4>

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        Network/Hot Seat play for two or more players, including a somewhat cunning AI opponent.
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        Choice of ground, atmosphere, or space combat, along with atmospheric battles on ground maps.
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        Hundreds* of official and unofficial options for deep customization.
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        Map board editing with hundreds of official and custom maps.
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        Over 6000 official units!
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        Campaign creation and management for out of combat actions, including repairs, force organization, personnel management, and so much
        more!
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      <li>
        <a href="/interstellar-map">Integrated interstellar map</a> with up-to-date data for multiple time periods.
      </li>
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        Can create custom units for most unit types.
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      <small>* May not actually be hundreds but damn sure feels like it.</small>
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