Suit up and enter the 31st century with BattleTech: The Animated Series, the action-packed cartoon where giant mechs, fearless warriors, and interstellar battles decide the fate of the Inner Sphere. Follow Major Adam Steiner and the ragtag First Somerset Strikers as they take on the Clan invasion with courage, strategy, and state-of-the-art BattleMechs. Packed with explosive mech combat, futuristic tech, and high-stakes drama, this cult classic cartoon brings the legendary BattleTech universe to life with the perfect blend of military strategy and Saturday morning action. ⚔️🤖🌌 #BattleTech #BattleTechCartoon #MechWarriors #GiantRobots #MechCombat #SomersetStrikers #90sCartoonVibes #CultCartoons #CartoonSciFi #ToonThrowback #AnimatedSciFi #CartoonMechs #RobotWars #ClassicCartoonAction #SpaceBattles
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00:00Attention, Somerset. I am Star Colonel Nicolai Malphus of the Jade Falcon Plan.
00:23A full trinary stands ready to conquer your planet. What forces dare oppose us?
00:28Is this some kind of joke?
00:31You dare to refuse my bajol?
00:33Refuse your what?
00:35Prepare to feel the wrath of the Falcon's claws.
00:42This is Commander Steiner. Enemy dropships are approaching.
00:45All staff and cadets execute Defense Plan Alpha.
00:49This is not a drill.
00:58Not a drill.
01:23Steady, people. We still don't know what we're up against.
01:35What in the name of Kerensky?
01:45They're not like any battle mechs I've ever seen.
01:48Your insolence has provoked the fury of the clans.
01:51Prepare to be destroyed.
01:53Prepare yourself, pal.
02:03Ah, Stark Colonel Kristen Redmond.
02:06Five against three, Nikolai.
02:09Hardly an honorable conquest.
02:11Very well, Kristen. I shall dispense with these inner spirit serents alone.
02:16Now switching to enhanced imaging.
02:17Let's show these creeps what kind of mech warriors we turn out at the academy.
02:31So these are the warriors of the inner spirit.
02:34Pathetic.
02:44I'm okay. But my mech's finished.
02:47Don't worry. I can get him.
03:00Sorry, Commander.
03:01You're on your own.
03:03Bah. This is pointless.
03:05Not even a challenge.
03:08Here's your challenge.
03:09Easy, Bray.
03:21Warning.
03:22Reactor shielding breached.
03:24Catastrophic failure in ten seconds.
03:27Whatever you are, it's gonna take a lot more than that to conquer Somerset.
03:38Not just Somerset, little free-birth warrior.
03:48Soon all the planets of the Inner Sphere will belong to the clans.
03:53This is the Inner Sphere.
03:56Thousands of planets colonized by humankind.
03:59Once it was united under the Star League.
04:01But for the last 300 years, it has been consumed by savage wars.
04:06Until a new enemy appeared.
04:09Mysterious invaders known as the clans.
04:13Powerful and rudeless, they struck like lightning, attacking every sector at once.
04:17But they made one big mistake.
04:19They attacked my home planet.
04:21Now in the spirit of the Star League, ancient enemies have reunited.
04:26And we're gonna take back our galaxy.
04:51McManus, you've got a mauler on your left.
05:06Watch out, Malik.
05:08Now!
05:13Oh!
05:14I'm the only one left.
05:16My only chance is to take out the leader.
05:18Negative, Kylie.
05:19Pull back to 120 meters and engage with your autocannon.
05:24I know what I'm doing, Lieutenant Spector.
05:27Kylie, wait!
05:28The leader's in a...
05:29Kylie!
05:38Kylie!
05:38Pull back!
05:39Before you...
05:40Simulation complete.
05:49Guess I didn't pass, huh, Major Steiner?
05:53How can I pass you if you don't stay alive, Kylie?
05:56Teamwork means looking out for the people under you.
05:59And accepting input from your tactical operations officer.
06:02Like when I tried telling you the leader is piloting an axe man.
06:05It's like the Major always says,
06:13Information is ammunition.
06:16Next time, look before you leap.
06:18What did you expect?
06:20Throwing an arrow jock into a battle mech.
06:22Flyers don't belong in mechs.
06:24Zero, as my loyal assistant, you should remember my other credo.
06:28Cross-training is the key to victory.
06:30Specialization is the way to defeat.
06:32Catchy slogans may win you points on a backwater planet like Somerset.
06:36But here, at the Nagel Ring, we're a little more sophisticated.
06:41The word you're looking for is outdated.
06:43Uh, Major?
06:45How about another chance?
06:46For a fellow Somersetter?
06:48The Major has no authority to give you a retest.
06:50Even if you are from the same pathetic planet.
06:53Ahem.
06:54Don't you have exams to grade, Lieutenant?
06:56Yes, Major.
06:58Pity I don't have the Royal Steiner name to buy me rank.
07:02I'm sorry, Kylie.
07:04Not everybody's cut out for this program.
07:09Adam, turn on the vid screen.
07:12Somerset's been attacked.
07:13The Intelligence Secretariat intercepted these battle transmissions.
07:16They were the only messages to make it out.
07:20Their battle mechs are more powerful than anything we've ever encountered.
07:26Somerset never had a chance.
07:28Those lousy draughts have gone too far this time.
07:35That invasion force wasn't from the Draconis Combine.
07:38It's from beyond the periphery.
07:40Beyond?
07:42We don't know who they are.
07:45We don't even know if they're human.
07:47What about my brother?
07:52Did Andrew make it?
07:56The Tenth Liren Guard.
07:58Our best and brightest.
07:59And I'm not just saying that because your son Victor is among them.
08:02Are they soldiers marching to glory or lambs to the slaughter?
08:06How can we defeat an enemy we know nothing about?
08:09Presenting Major Adam Steiner, Highness.
08:10By your request.
08:11I requested no such thing.
08:13Who are you?
08:14A distant cousin, Highness.
08:16Using the Steiner name to gain an audience?
08:19I hereby volunteer to lead a unit to liberate my homeworld, Somerset.
08:24Request denied.
08:25Somerset is only one of many planets hit by these mysterious invaders.
08:29The Draconis Combine may seize this opportunity and likewise attack.
08:33This isn't just about Somerset, Archon.
08:35It concerns the entire Commonwealth.
08:38I'm listening.
08:39With a small independent unit heading towards Somerset,
08:42I could have the freedom to jump through all the occupied systems
08:45and gather information about the invaders.
08:47Until we know something about them, what hope do we have of defeating them?
08:51Your proposal has merit, but I'm afraid I haven't a ship to spare.
08:56I'm sorry, Major.
08:57All hands prepare for hypospace jump.
09:00And not a moment too soon, huh?
09:02Enemy space is no place for a civilian merchant ship.
09:05I'll rest much easier once we've returned to the Draconis Combine.
09:12Not to worry, Captain, Som.
09:14My company will reward you well for this assignment.
09:16Yeah, Franklin, Som.
09:18But how will I spend it on a Fedcom penal colony?
09:21Mayday! Mayday!
09:22Situation critical!
09:24Extensive damage!
09:25Requesting emergency docking!
09:27A trick!
09:28Tell them our docking caller is an operative!
09:30Ignore a distress signal?
09:32They'll take my license!
09:33And the ship!
09:34Shikata ga nai!
09:36Ah, proceed with the docking, Captain.
09:42Konnichiwa, Dr. Nakamura.
09:44They report no injuries, but let us be prepared for anything.
09:48Konnichiwa, Kirita creeps!
09:54Drop your weapons!
09:56Now!
09:57Captain Miles Hawkins, Federated Commonwealth.
10:01You smugglers are busted!
10:02Lousy Fedcom pigs!
10:06So you want to play?
10:08Well, what do you know?
10:28Party favors.
10:30Smuggling Fedcom noisemakers into the Draconis Combine.
10:34Not too neighborly now, is it, Baka boy?
10:38Ohio, Captain.
10:40And please, enjoy your stay in the Federated Commonwealth.
10:43We should have been on Somerset.
10:46We should have been on Somerset.
10:49We could have made a difference.
10:50We'd have only shared their fate.
10:53My family is 250 light years away, and I'm stuck here on Tharkad.
10:58Pity your cousin couldn't get you a command.
11:00Got any other relatives?
11:01Greetings, cousin Adam.
11:07Cousin Adam?
11:08It has come to my attention that a smuggling ship from the Draconis Combine has been confiscated,
11:13and is presently headed towards Tharkad.
11:16Thank you for the information, Archon, but what's that got to do with me?
11:19You know, Adam, under the current state of emergency,
11:22a confiscated vessel may be commandeered by a field-grade officer.
11:25Like a major, for instance.
11:27I see.
11:29Thank you, Archon.
11:30I'm certain you'll bring honor to the family name.
11:34I won't let you down.
11:43Pilot, we need to get to Orbital Station Prometheus.
11:46Military priority.
11:48Kylie?
11:49Thanks to a certain instructor who denied me a passing grade,
11:52I'm now a ferry jock.
11:54Muchas gracias, Major.
11:57We jump to the Hamilton system.
12:04We can shave a couple of weeks off the trip.
12:06We'll hit Somerset, ready to fight.
12:08Somerset?
12:08You guys are going to Somerset?
12:10Kylie, if you don't mind, we're...
12:12Don't even dream about it.
12:14This mission's treacherous enough without you.
12:21And so, I'm offering you all an opportunity.
12:23You can continue your duties aboard the drop ship Kwai Don and jump ship Katana,
12:28but under my command.
12:30It's a dangerous mission.
12:31But these invaders are a threat to us all.
12:34We would rather eat vegan slugrots than serve with filthy VEDCOM sleaze.
12:39Yes!
12:40I agree!
12:40Who are you calling sleaze, you...
12:43you stinking little dreck?
12:52I saw you, Major.
12:54It would appear that your little mission has been scrubbed.
12:58I am retaking possession of this craft.
13:09Anyone else?
13:11This foolishness ends now, Franklin-san.
13:14Let us retain some dignity, yeah?
13:16I am a businessman, not a warrior.
13:19When this mission ends and the invaders are gone,
13:22what happens to us?
13:23You'll be free to return to the Draconis Combine,
13:26along with your ship.
13:28In that case, Major,
13:29my answer is yes.
13:31No!
13:32No!
13:33That's not right!
13:34I don't believe it!
13:36Remaining aboard will allow us to return this vessel to Isisaki Shipping.
13:40Is that not an honorable goal?
13:43Then, it's settled.
13:44So, how long you think you poor Drax will survive under Major Schoolboy?
13:52A kid's too wet behind the ears to know real combat from a simulator.
13:57And you are more experienced than he?
13:59Both Sky Rangers, War of 39.
14:0227 missions, 4 field commendations.
14:06Very impressive, Captain Hawkins.
14:08You've got the job.
14:09Uh, Major?
14:10I'm authorized to recruit any unassigned personnel.
14:13We could use a man like you.
14:16Welcome to the unit.
14:43Gonna take weeks to get that Curita stench out of these quarters.
14:53Yeah, but look at all this room.
15:00Great work, Patch.
15:04These are experimental aero fighters, called Banshees.
15:08Hmm.
15:08Now all we need is someone who can fly him.
15:17Major, I know you're wondering why I decided to sign up with your unit.
15:21The truth is, I know what you're up to.
15:24You want the Drax to let their guard down so we can attack the Combine, right?
15:27It's brilliant.
15:28With the Inner Sphere reunited under the Federated Commonwealth, no outside force would dare oppose us.
15:37Let's get one thing straight, Lieutenant.
15:39Our only hope lies with cooperation.
15:42You want to start a war?
15:44Do it under someone else's command.
15:45Flying Dragon to Sleeping Tiger.
16:11I have coordinates for our next hyperspace jump.
16:15Jump ship crew is prepared for a hyperspace jump to the Hamilton system, Major.
16:18Thank you, Captain.
16:24Oh, I think I left my stomach behind.
16:28You have a week till our engines recharge and we get to do it all over again.
16:32They're shooting at a jump ship?
16:41That's a violation of the Ares Convention.
16:43Who are these maniacs?
16:46Mercenaries, Adam-san.
16:47And the employee of my company.
16:49What do you know about this?
16:50Only that this ship is going back where it belongs.
16:53The Dracon is coming.
16:56They're taking it back in pieces?
16:58This is Franklin Sakamoto.
17:00I told you this ship was not to be damaged.
17:04We have our orders, Franklin-san.
17:07Your traitorous crew is to be eliminated.
17:10Time to choose sides, Captain-san.
17:13Are you with us or not?
17:14No!
17:16I am rather partial to surviving.
17:19Then get ready to follow my orders.
17:22Captain Hawkins, Lieutenant Ramirez, report to Mech Bay on the double.
17:25Mech Bay?
17:26Is he nuts?
17:27You've got jump jets and all we can do is float.
17:32Great plan, schoolboy.
17:34Those mercs won't be expecting our kind of firepower.
17:37We've still got the element of surprise.
17:45Major!
17:47Any other bright ideas, Major?
17:54I've got your zero.
17:55Zero.
17:57Nice job, but we're not out of this yet.
18:03Adam, I studied their attack pattern and...
18:05I know.
18:06Separate the drop ship, now!
18:12Only one chance.
18:14What in my aces are you doing, schoolboy?
18:17Something you've never seen in a textbook, Hawk.
18:19Adam, your missile salvo is headed right for us.
18:22The missiles target infrared signatures.
18:29The heat from the blast confused them.
18:33Well, pleasure working with you, Major.
18:35Who's flying that banshee?
18:37Who's flying that banshee?
18:43Yee-haw!
18:44How you doing, Teach?
18:46Kylie?
18:46What are you doing here?
18:48Saving your butt?
18:49What's it look like?
18:50I don't take kindly to stowaways.
18:52Can we argue about it later?
18:57No!
18:57No!
18:58That's the last one, kid!
19:00That's Major, kid, to you.
19:05That's the last one, kid!
19:07That's Major, kid, to you.
19:12Let's go home.
19:13Last one there is a vacant slug rat.
19:17Think maybe a seasoned vet can learn from a schoolboy?
19:20Don't push it, Major.
19:22Please, please.
19:23No autographs.
19:24Seems, uh, specialization has its place after all.
19:28Eh, Major?
19:29May you all ring know you've gone AWOL?
19:31Not AWOL if you drafted me into your unit.
19:33You forged my name?
19:36Begging the Major's pardon, sir.
19:37But it's not forgery if you don't report it.
19:43Welcome to the first Somerset Strikers.
19:46Somerset Strikers?
19:48Sounds good to me.
19:53We're dropping you with Fedcom security on the next jump.
19:57Unless you'd rather get off here.
19:59Major Steiner, we've just received a message for you from Tharkat.
20:04Put it through.
20:06Greetings, Major Steiner.
20:07I regret to report that the Draconis Combine has suffered as badly from the same invaders that defeated Somerset.
20:14The Draconis High Command has approved your unit to operate as a coalition strike force against this mutual threat.
20:21The coordinator himself hopes that his subjects will do nothing to bring him dishonor.
20:28We live in interesting times.
20:30Gady demands that I honor the wishes of my coordinator.
20:34I will serve under you for now.
20:37We're a motley band, to say the least.
20:41You think I can pull them together?
20:42We will.
20:43For Somerset.
20:45And for my brother Andrew.
20:47Attention, scientists, tech, and labor castes of Somerset.
21:08You are now Isorla, the rightful property of Clan Jade Falcon.
21:14As you have witnessed, the Falcon will continue to swoop down on its prey until the glorious day that the entire inner sphere is again under our control.
21:44So, you are now Isorla.
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