Uploaded July 2021 | Updated September 2026, 11 hours ago
Joel Biske worked with the FASA Corporation from 1989 through 1998, first as a staff artist and eventually as Art Director. In this conversation we explore Joel's contribution to the visuals of the early BattleTech universe.
For more with Joel exploring his work with FASA outside the BattleTech universe, you can check out his interview with All Ones here:
youtu.be/qg9ZX2ClVRc
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VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ MechWarrior: Bulldogs - youtu.be/KlHDe4KqQ64
○ BattleTech Cartoon | Episode 1 [Remastered] - youtu.be/zPtt0O9RIGc
○ Tex Talks BattleTech with Renegade HPG - youtu.be/JGXde7EaBec
○ Tex, Bruins, Bishop and Renegade HPG talk BattleTech - youtu.be/1vOOIsmzQfY
○ Michael Stackpole Talks BattleTech - youtu.be/3G74OV7lVM4
○ BattleTech ATLAS vs DIRE WOLF | Behind the Animation with D.C. Bruins - youtu.be/fQVrtUrEGks
○ Custom LEGO Mecha and BattleTech | A Conversation with @hansen_bricks and @gothbricks2000 - youtu.be/GaKAp4dqR8U
○ Inner Sphere Battle Lance Unboxing | Plastic BattleTech Miniatures by Catalyst Game Labs - youtu.be/DVtq6CVy34I
○ Hired Steel (BattleTech) | A Conversation with the Creators - youtu.be/641FBh3LhcE
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
○ A Conversation with Robert Charrette | BattleTech Novelist and Miniature Sculptor - youtu.be/sPtyiavzsMg
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Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:22 Getting Started with FASA
00:08:46 20 Year Update
00:12:46 TRO 3050
00:22:08 Designing the Wolf Trap WFT-1
00:30:07 Raven RVN-3L
00:33:15 UrbanMech UM-R60
00:35:56 Caesar CES-3R
00:37:24 Tracking Down Correct Art Credits
00:42:02 Victor Musical Industries, Inc.
00:44:43 Ownership/Rights/Copyright for Artwork
00:59:00 BattleTech CCG
01:11:59 Working with Jim Nelson and Jeff Laubenstein
01:15:16 Browsing Joel's Artwork
01:18:56 Gallery 3025 and Returning to BattleTech
01:21:00 Closing Thoughts
CAMERA GEAR USED:
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○ DSLR Camera - amzn.to/3gcX8LB
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Renegade HPG logo - Illustration by D.C. Bruins
Music credit - A New Dawn (Bred for War Edition) , Track 9 - Umber Wall (Cover)
Mechwarrior 2: 31st Century Combat Soundtrack Cover by Timothy Seals
Originally Composed by Jeehun Hwang
Delivering the news of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
Joel Biske worked with the FASA Corporation from 1989 through 1998, first as a staff artist and eventually as Art Director. In this conversation we explore Joel's contribution to the visuals of the early BattleTech universe.
For more with Joel exploring his work with FASA outside the BattleTech universe, you can check out his interview with All Ones here:
youtu.be/qg9ZX2ClVRc
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon so I can make more fun BattleTech content.
patreon.com/renegadehpg
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Fortress Miniatures & Games - fortressminiaturesandgames.com
BattleTech: Clan Invasion Box - fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/battletech-clan-invasion
Map Pack: Battle of Tukayyid - fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/map-pack-battle-of-tukkayyid
Death Ray Designs - fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/death-ray-designs
DriveThruRPG - drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2216/Catalyst-Game-Labs/subcategory/4328_4541/Battletech?affiliate_id=1888138
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ MechWarrior: Bulldogs - youtu.be/KlHDe4KqQ64
○ BattleTech Cartoon | Episode 1 [Remastered] - youtu.be/zPtt0O9RIGc
○ Tex Talks BattleTech with Renegade HPG - youtu.be/JGXde7EaBec
○ Tex, Bruins, Bishop and Renegade HPG talk BattleTech - youtu.be/1vOOIsmzQfY
○ Michael Stackpole Talks BattleTech - youtu.be/3G74OV7lVM4
○ BattleTech ATLAS vs DIRE WOLF | Behind the Animation with D.C. Bruins - youtu.be/fQVrtUrEGks
○ Custom LEGO Mecha and BattleTech | A Conversation with @hansen_bricks and @gothbricks2000 - youtu.be/GaKAp4dqR8U
○ Inner Sphere Battle Lance Unboxing | Plastic BattleTech Miniatures by Catalyst Game Labs - youtu.be/DVtq6CVy34I
○ Hired Steel (BattleTech) | A Conversation with the Creators - youtu.be/641FBh3LhcE
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
○ A Conversation with Robert Charrette | BattleTech Novelist and Miniature Sculptor - youtu.be/sPtyiavzsMg
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
Website (coming eventually): renegadehpg.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Renegade-HPG-103285708103249
Instagram: instagram.com/renegadehpg
Twitter: twitter.com/renegadehpg
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:22 Getting Started with FASA
00:08:46 20 Year Update
00:12:46 TRO 3050
00:22:08 Designing the Wolf Trap WFT-1
00:30:07 Raven RVN-3L
00:33:15 UrbanMech UM-R60
00:35:56 Caesar CES-3R
00:37:24 Tracking Down Correct Art Credits
00:42:02 Victor Musical Industries, Inc.
00:44:43 Ownership/Rights/Copyright for Artwork
00:59:00 BattleTech CCG
01:11:59 Working with Jim Nelson and Jeff Laubenstein
01:15:16 Browsing Joel's Artwork
01:18:56 Gallery 3025 and Returning to BattleTech
01:21:00 Closing Thoughts
CAMERA GEAR USED:
○ Webcam - amzn.to/2Cl7D1p
○ Microphone - amzn.to/2OFJaGD
○ Headphones - amzn.to/3hgeR5s
○ DSLR Camera - amzn.to/3gcX8LB
○ Microphone (camera) - amzn.to/2VzQzuN
○ Flexible Tripod - amzn.to/3dQlNUG
○ SD card - amzn.to/2NLnt7v
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting this channel so that I can continue to produce free content!
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
Renegade HPG logo - Illustration by D.C. Bruins
Music credit - A New Dawn (Bred for War Edition) , Track 9 - Umber Wall (Cover)
Mechwarrior 2: 31st Century Combat Soundtrack Cover by Timothy Seals
Originally Composed by Jeehun Hwang
Delivering the news of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
