1997 · ソースブック（プレイを拡張するルール／オプション）

The New Breed: Battle Before The Storm

A campaign setting based on the Heavy Gear computer game, focusing on the Northern landship Vigilance and the Southern landship Draco. It provides background histories, deck plans, vehicle descriptions, army listings, personalities, and non-player characters for both forces. The book includes integrated role-playing and tactical campaigns, with eight RPG scenarios and four tactical scenarios for each side. It also presents beginner-friendly material for running adventures aboard either landship.