1990 Update Flyer

Colloquially known as the 1990 Update Flyer, this booklet does not appear to have a proper title. It was released by FASA as a free advertisement handout to promote the BattleTech universe in 1990.

It is 8 pages including the front and back cover.

Contents

 * BattleTech, a single paragraph overview of the universe.
 * The Inner Sphere, a three paragraph overview of the Successor States circa 3050.
 * The Star League, a six paragraph history of the Terran Alliance, and the rise and fall of the Star League.
 * The Exodus, an eight paragraph overview of Aleksandr Kerensky's Exodus and the First, Second, and Third Succession Wars.
 * The Clans, a five paragraph overview of what little is known of the Clans circa 3050 and the varied Inner Sphere responses.
 * MechWarriors, a three paragraph overview of the neofeudal role of MechWarriors in the Successor States.
 * Mercenaries, a four paragraph overview of the role of mercenaries in the Succession Wars.
 * NEWSWORLD, an interview with NAIS Systems Engineer Dr. Marie Lucas, who explains the basics of BattleMech construction and key systems, as published in the March 3038 issue of NEWSWORLD.
 * The Clan Invaders, an overview of what is known of the Clans, including:
 * Organization, a one paragraph overview of the Clans' Point and Star formations for BattleMechs and infantry.
 * Combat Equipment, a three paragraph overview of Clan technology, including Toad battlesuits, superior armor and fire control systems, and lighter, smaller, and more efficient equipment.
 * Tactics, a nine paragraph overview of Clan combat doctrine, including the batchall, bidding, avoidance of physical attacks, armored infantry, tendency to fight at a numerical disadvantage, one-on-one fighting style, and recommendations that Inner Sphere forces try to use numerical superiority and ambush tactics.
 * Products, the final section advertising some BattleTech products complementary to the Clan Invasion era:
 * BattleTech Boxed Set
 * Technical Readout: 3025
 * MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game
 * House Steiner
 * Mercenary's Handbook
 * Warrior: En Garde
 * Lethal Heritage
 * Technical Readout: 3050