set in the Milky Way Galaxy. This is considered as close to a 'default' campaign setting for Mekton Zeta as exists. Quicksilver Blues - Unreleased as of 2004 (complete since at least 2000). As of 2005, Quicksilver Blues is being reworked into a new and separate role-playing game called "Era³" by its original developers, Atomic Rocket Games. Starblade Battalion - A Gundam-like setting, set in the far future of the Cyberpunk 2020 world (AD 2180). Reception Allen Varney reviewed Mekton in Space Gamer No. 72. Varney commented that "its slick appearance and novel topic will sucker any Japanese-robot fan who can't wait for one of the other robot games due out soon. Pass the word." Phil Frances reviewed Mekton for White Dwarf #87, and stated that "In all, a most worthwhile effort – not as slick as FASA's Mechwarrior or Battletech, but admirably simple and flexible." David Jacobs reviewed Mekton in Space Gamer/Fantasy Gamer No. 79. Jacobs commented that "Even if you've seen all of the Japanese animation featuring giant robots, I strongly suggest that you at least give it a once-over, because these guys and gals at R. Talsorian Games know how to put together a good game. this reviewed strongly suggests that Mekton is a must for any game shelf." Reviews Different Worlds #47 References External links MektonZeta.com, a semi-official fansite and the homepage of the Mekton Z Mailing List. Mekton Alpha, an officially sanctioned "free" (but stripped down) version of Mekton Zeta. Mekton entry at the RPG Encyclopedia. Mekton First Edition entry at RPGnet RPG Game Index. Fiction set around Algol Mecha role-playing games Mike Pondsmith games R. Talsorian Games games Role-playing games introduced in 1984