In the fictional BattleTech universe, the Lyran world of Solaris VII has become known as the gaming world, due to the gladiatorial battles held in the arenas of this planet, between MechWarriors in their BattleMechs. These fights are broadcast across the Inner Sphere via ComStar's network of HyperPulse Generator transmitters, for the entertainment of billions, in addition to those who pay to view the duels live. Solaris VII combats are the de facto sporting event of the 31st century. The Three Graces, here in a painting by Sandro Botticelli, were the goddesses of charm, beauty, nature, human creativity and fertility in Greek mythology. ... 20 Year Anniversary of BattleTech logo BattleTech (MechWarrior) is a science-fiction board game (wargame) (designed by FASA in 1984) which simulates warfare in the distant future of the 31st century, where humans battle in gigantic walking machines powered by fusion reactors (known as BattleMechs), tanks, spaceships and other aircraft... The deepest visible-light image of the cosmos. ... In the fictional BattleTech universe, the Successor States are the major military powers of the Inner Sphere, each governed by one of the Great Houses. ... Pollice Verso, an 1872 painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme, is a well known history painters researched conception of a gladiatorial combat. ... The Battle of Waterloo by William Sadler. ... An arena is a circular or oval shaped public space (akin to a classical amphitheatre), designed to showcase theater, musical performances, or sporting events. ... In the science fiction of BattleTech, MechWarriors are those who pilot or operate a BattleMech or OmniMech. ... Technology in the BattleTech universe is quite diverse, including: BattleMechs Battlemechs from cover of the book The Legend of the Jade Phoenix by Robert Thurston Battlemechs from cover of the book Patriots and Tyrants by Loren L. Coleman Battlemechs from cover of the book Storms of Fate by Loren L... Broadcast could refer to: Broadcast, an electronica musical group broadcasting, the distribution of audio and video signals Broadcast address, an IP address allowing information to be sent to all machines on a given subnet. ... In the fictional BattleTech universe, the Inner Sphere is a region of interstellar space, ruled by the five Great Houses (each of which dominates one of the Successor States.) After the fall of the Star League, the Inner Sphere fractured as each of these Houses attempted to secure rulership during... In the fictional BattleTech universe, the Successor States are the major military powers of the Inner Sphere, each governed by one of the Great Houses. ... A wide variety of systems of interconnected components are called networks. ... Technology in the BattleTech universe is quite diverse, including: BattleMechs Battlemechs from cover of the book The Legend of the Jade Phoenix by Robert Thurston Battlemechs from cover of the book Patriots and Tyrants by Loren L. Coleman Battlemechs from cover of the book Storms of Fate by Loren L... Crystal Palace transmitter, London A transmitter is an electronic device which with the aid of an antenna propagates an electromagnetic signal such as radio, television, or other telecommunications. ... A duel or duel of honour is a form of armed combat in which two individuals participate. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ...

An online simulation of BattleTech also goes by the name of Solaris VII