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diff --git a/rules/0-Introduction/0-Intro.tex b/rules/0-Introduction/0-Intro.tex
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-\emph{BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes} provides a framework for a narrative BattleTech league with simplified logistics.
-Players take the role of a commander leading a combined arms force searching the Outworlds Wastes for LosTech and glory.
-Completing objectives in scenarios earns C-bills that commanders use to maintain and upgrade their force.
+\emph{BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes} provides a framework for a narrative BattleTech league and events based upon \emph{BattleTech: Chaos Campaign}.
+Players lead a combined arms force searching the Outworlds Wastes for LosTech and glory.
+Completing objectives in scenarios earns Supply Points to maintain and upgrade your force.
 Commanders play scenarios in multiple formats, such as \emph{BattleTech} and \emph{Alpha Strike}.
 This framework can be modified to meet the goals of the organizers and players.
diff --git a/rules/0-Introduction/1-Goals.tex b/rules/0-Introduction/1-Goals.tex
@@ -2,10 +2,8 @@
 
 \item Foster a friendly and welcoming environment
 
-\item Create personalized lore for BattleTech forces
+\item Create personalized lore for your BattleTech command
 
-\item Track the struggles and accomplishments of these forces
-
-\item Explore BattleTech lore and equipment
+\item Explore BattleTech lore, equipment, and rules
 
 \end{itemize}
diff --git a/rules/0-Introduction/2-Contents-quickstart.tex b/rules/0-Introduction/2-Contents-quickstart.tex
diff --git a/rules/0-Introduction/2-Contents.tex b/rules/0-Introduction/2-Contents.tex
@@ -1,28 +1,19 @@
-\ifthenelse{\equal{\outworldsMode}{mode-pdf-event}} {
-% Event rules PDF
-These rules cover background information, player rules, event organizer information, and reference material.
-The background information describes the Outworlds Wastes region and the \emph{BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes} rules.
-\emph{Force Construction} (see p. \pageref{subsec:event_force_construction}) and \emph{Force Maintenance and Improvements} (see p. \pageref{subsec:event_force_maintenance}) are the minimum rules needed for a player to begin Outworlds Wastes league play.
-Scoring rules are provided for event organizers.
-The reference materials include a region map and list of references.
-} {
 \ifthenelse{\equal{\outworldsMode}{mode-web}} {
 % Website
-This website covers background information, player rules, league organizer information, event rules, and reference material.
+This website covers background information, player rules, organizer information, and reference material.
 
-To start with smaller scale event play, where each commander controls a mixed combined arms lance, read the \hyperref[sec:event_play]{Event Play} rules.
-Sample scenarios are available as \hyperref[sec:downloads]{downloads} and the Event Play rules include instructions on creating additional scenarios.
+Players who want to start with smaller scale or event play, where each commander controls a mixed combined arms lance, should read the \hyperref[subsec:force_construction_scale_1]{Scale 1 Force Construction} rules.
+Players who want to start with larger scale or league play, where each commander controls a combined arms company, see the \hyperref[subsec:force_construction_scale_2]{Scale 2 Force Construction} rules.
 
-For \hyperref[sec:league_play]{League Play} where each commander controls a combined arms company, see the \hyperref[subsec:force_construction]{Force Construction} and \hyperref[subsec:force_maintenance]{Force Maintenance and Improvements} rules.
-Optional advanced force construction and force management rules are also included.
+Organizers should read the \hyperref[sec:event_play]{Event Play} and \hyperref[sec:league_play]{League Play} sections for information on how to organize and run events and leagues.
 Sample scenarios are available as \hyperref[sec:downloads]{downloads} and the \hyperref[sec:scenarios]{scenarios} rules include instructions on creating additional scenarios.
 
-The reference materials include a region \hyperref[sec:outworlds_wastes_map]{map}, sample \hyperref[sec:sample_tracking_event]{event} and \hyperref[sec:sample_tracking]{league} force tracking sheets, and a list of \hyperref[sec:references]{references}.
+The reference materials include region \hyperref[sec:outworlds_wastes_map]{maps} and a list of \hyperref[sec:references]{references}.
 } {
-% Full and quickstart rules PDF
-These rules cover background information, player rules, league organizer information, and reference material.
-The background information describes the Outworlds Wastes region and the \emph{BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes} rules.
-\emph{Force Construction} (see p. \pageref{subsec:force_construction}) and \emph{Force Maintenance and Improvements} (see p. \pageref{subsec:force_maintenance}) are the minimum rules needed for a player to begin Outworlds Wastes league play.
-Scenario design and league scoring rules are provided for league organizers.
-The reference materials include a region map, a list of references, and sample tables for tracking a commander's forces.
-}}
+% Rules PDF
+Players who want to start with smaller scale or event play, where each commander controls a mixed combined arms lance, should read the \emph{Scale 1 Force Construction} rules (see p. \pageref{subsec:force_construction_scale_1}).
+Players who want to start with larger scale or league play, where each commander controls a combined arms company, see the \emph{Scale 2 Force Construction} rules (see p. \pageref{subsec:force_construction_scale_2}).
+
+Organizers should read the \emph{Event Play} rules (see p. \pageref{sec:event_play}) and \hyperref[sec:league_play]{League Play} (see p. \pageref{sec:league_play}) sections for information on how to organize and run events and leagues.
+The \emph{Scenario} rules (see p. \pageref{sec:scenarios}) rules include instructions on creating additional scenarios.
+}
diff --git a/rules/0-Introduction/index-quickstart.tex b/rules/0-Introduction/index-quickstart.tex
diff --git a/rules/0-Introduction/index.tex b/rules/0-Introduction/index.tex
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ \subsubsection*{Acknowledgments}
 \subsubsection*{Version}
 % --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
-This \ifthenelse{\equal{\outworldsMode}{mode-web}}{website is current as of \today}{document is for \emph{BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes} version 2.0, 18 October 2024}.
+This \ifthenelse{\equal{\outworldsMode}{mode-web}}{website is current as of \today}{document is for \emph{BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes} version 3.0-alpha, 18 November 2024}.
 
 \newpage
 \vspace*{\fill}

diff --git a/rules/1-Background/0-Intro-factions.tex b/rules/1-Background/0-Intro-factions.tex
@@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
-You command a combined arms force exploring the Outworlds Wastes for your faction.
-Commanders compete with other factions in the Outworlds Wastes to grow their force and recover lost technology.
-Common factions for the region are given below.
+You command a combined arms force exploring the Outworlds Wastes for your faction and compete with other factions in the Outworlds Wastes to grow your force and recover lost technology.
+Common factions for the region include:
 
 \begin{itemize}
 
@@ -21,4 +20,4 @@
 \end{itemize}
 
 These factions are the most prevalent in the region, but many other factions may be found in the Outworlds Wastes.
-Commanders may pick the faction any find interesting.
+You may pick the faction any find interesting.
diff --git a/rules/1-Background/1-Factions.tex b/rules/1-Background/1-Factions.tex
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 The general background, goals, and playstyles of the common factions in the Outworlds Wastes are outlined below.
-Commanders may use these descriptions as inspiration for their forces but are not limited to the notes given here.
+You may use these descriptions as inspiration for their forces but are not limited to the notes given here.
 
 {\bfseries Outworlds Alliance}:
 The Outworlds Alliance has always prioritized survival over expansion, especially during and after the devastating Succession Wars.

diff --git a/rules/1-Background/index-quickstart.tex b/rules/1-Background/index-quickstart.tex
diff --git a/rules/2-Force-Construction/0-Intro.tex b/rules/2-Force-Construction/0-Intro.tex
@@ -1,2 +1,11 @@
-Unit commanders start with 10,000 Battle Value points (BV) for their initial units and 3,000,000 C-bills they can use for maintenance after completing their first scenario.
-Completing scenarios and accomplishing objectives earns additional C-bills for commanders to spend on training their pilots, upgrading units, and acquiring new equipment.
+You start with a budget of Battle Value (BV) or Point Value (PV) for your initial units and a Warchest of Support Points (SP).
+You can create a force at Scale 1 or Scale 2.
+Completing scenarios and accomplishing objectives earns additional SP for commanders to spend on maintaining their units, training their pilots, and acquiring new equipment.
+You may maintain and improve your force between tracks with the Chaos Campaign rules from the \emph{BattleTech: Mercenaries} box set or \emph{BattleTech: Hinterlands} sourcebook.
+
+You must bring the rulebooks for any special equipment on units in your command not found in \emph{BattleTech: Total Warfare}, \emph{BattleTech: BattleMech Manual}, or \emph{Alpha Strike: Commander's Edition}.
+Unit record sheets can be generated using \href{https://megamek.org}{MegaMekLab} or similar tools.
+Alpha Strike cards can be found on the \href{http://www.masterunitlist.info}{Master Unit List}.
+
+BV costs sometimes do not mach between the \href{http://www.masterunitlist.info}{Master Unit List} and \href{https://megamek.org}{MegaMekLab}, especially for conventional infantry units, due differences in the official rules.
+You must use the same source for all BV costs and all record sheets must agree with the BV costs from this source.
diff --git a/rules/2-Force-Construction/1-Force-Construction-Scale-1-examples.tex b/rules/2-Force-Construction/1-Force-Construction-Scale-1-examples.tex
@@ -0,0 +1,43 @@
+Two sample initial commands are provided below.
+The first force is a Civil War era mercenary company and the second force is an ilClan era Raven Alliance force.
+Pilot names are encouraged, as one of the goals of \emph{BattleTech: Outworlds Wastes} is to develop the personalized lore for your command.
+
+\begin{table}[!h]
+\ifthenelse{\not \equal{\outworldsMode}{mode-web}}{\fontfamily{Montserrat-LF}}{\small}\selectfont
+\centering
+\newcolumntype{R}[1]{>{\raggedleft\let\newline\\\arraybackslash\hspace{0pt}}m{#1}}
+\begin{tabular}{!{\Vline{1pt}} m{2em} m{12em} m{8em} R{4.6em} R{4.6em} R{3.8em} R{3.5em} !{\Vline{1pt}}}
+\Hline{1pt}
+\rowcolor{black!30}  \bfseries{Bay} & \bfseries{Unit} & \bfseries{Pilot} & \bfseries{Gunnery} & \bfseries{Piloting} & \bfseries{BV} & \bfseries{PV} \\
+\Hline{1pt}
+1   & Atlas AS7-D         & 'Meg' Courant    & 3       & 4         & 1,897 &  52 \\
+2   & Locust IIC          & 'Casper' Poole   & 4       & 5         & 1,100 &  42 \\
+3   & Cavalry Attack (BA) & 'Bugs' Schwann   & 4       & 5         &   604 &  29 \\
+4   & IS Standard (Laser) & Ralph Nosske     & 4       & 5         &   231 &  14 \\
+\hline
+    & Total               &                  &         &           & 3,832 & 137 \\
+\Hline{1pt}
+\end{tabular}
+\caption*{ilClan Era Mercenaries - Meg's Magpies}
+\end{table}
+
+\begin{table}[!h]
+\ifthenelse{\not \equal{\outworldsMode}{mode-web}}{\fontfamily{Montserrat-LF}}{\small}\selectfont
+\centering
+\newcolumntype{R}[1]{>{\raggedleft\let\newline\\\arraybackslash\hspace{0pt}}m{#1}}
+\begin{tabular}{!{\Vline{1pt}} m{2em} m{12em} m{8em} R{4.6em} R{4.6em} R{3.8em} R{3.5em} !{\Vline{1pt}}}
+\Hline{1pt}
+\rowcolor{black!30}  \bfseries{Bay} & \bfseries{Unit} & \bfseries{Pilot} & \bfseries{Gunnery} & \bfseries{Piloting} & \bfseries{BV} & \bfseries{PV} \\
+\Hline{1pt}
+1   & Carrion Crow A        & Sarah Magnus    & 3       & 4         & 1,622 &  41 \\
+2   & Adder J               & Ada             & 4       & 5         & 1,222 &  28 \\
+3   & Elemental BA [Laser]  & Harry           & 4       & 5         &   447 &  19 \\
+4   & Elemental BA [Laser]  & Thomas          & 4       & 5         &   447 &  19 \\
+\hline
+    & Total                 &                 &         &           & 3,738 & 107 \\
+\Hline{1pt}
+\end{tabular}
+\caption*{ilClan Era Raven Alliance - Raven Expeditionary Cluster}
+\end{table}
+
+Both forces can support additional units on their DropShips.
diff --git a/rules/2-Force-Construction/1-Force-Construction-Scale-1.tex b/rules/2-Force-Construction/1-Force-Construction-Scale-1.tex
@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+You start with 4,000 BV (100 PV) to acquire initial units for your force and a Warchest of 3,000 SP.
+BV (PV) costs for all units are listed in the \href{http://www.masterunitlist.info}{Master Unit List} or \href{https://megamek.org}{MegaMekLab}.
+Force construction must follow these rules:
+
+\begin{itemize}
+
+\item You have a modified DropShip, similar to a Trojan, with 8 configurable bays.
+Bays may be empty and can changed to a different configuration.
+Bay space for all infantry units is shared across bays.
+Your entire force must fit onto your DropShip.
+Bay limits are in the table below.
+
+\begin{table}[!h]
+\ifthenelse{\not \equal{\outworldsMode}{mode-web}}{\fontfamily{Montserrat-LF}}{\small}\selectfont
+\centering
+\newcolumntype{R}[1]{>{\raggedleft\let\newline\\\arraybackslash\hspace{0pt}}m{#1}}
+\begin{tabular}{!{\Vline{1pt}} m{10em} m{20em} R{3.8em} !{\Vline{1pt}}}
+\Hline{1pt}
+\rowcolor{black!30}  \bfseries{Bay Type} & \bfseries{Capacity} & \bfseries{Limit} \\
+\Hline{1pt}
+'Mech            & 1 'Mech or 1/2 superheavy 'Mech    & 6 bays \\
+Combat Vehicle   & 2 vehicles or 1 superheavy vehicle & 3 bays  \\
+Aerospace        & 1 aerospace unit                   & 2 bays  \\
+ProtoMech        & 5 ProtoMechs                       & 1 bays  \\
+Infantry         & 15 tons or 1 unit over 15 tons     & 1 bay   \\
+\Hline{1pt}
+\end{tabular}
+\caption*{Scale 1 DropShip Bay Limits}
+\end{table}
+
+\item You must select units from one faction on the \href{http://www.masterunitlist.info/}{Master Unit List} for the era chosen by event organizers.
+Forces may include units with introductory, standard, and advanced technology.
+Custom, experimental, and unique units are not permitted.
+
+\item Each force must have at least one 'Mech and may have two 'Mechs.
+'Mechs can account for no more than 3,000 BV (75 PV).
+
+\item Each force must have at least one Battle Armor unit.
+If Battle Armor is not available to the faction in the era, then the force must contain at least one non-mechanized conventional infantry unit.
+
+\item Each force must have one unit capable of carrying the Battle Armor (or infantry) unit.
+An OmniMech can carry standard Battle Armor.
+BattleMechs can carry Battle Armor equipped with magnetic clamps, but receive a -1 MP/-2 inch reduction to their Walking MP (p. 227, \emph{TW}, p. 39, \emph{AS: CE}).
+
+\item You may run non-'Mech units as Battlefield Support: Assets; however Assets cannot score objectives.
+
+\item Forces cannot contain aerospace or battlefield support units, including on-map artillery.
+
+\item The BV costs of a unit includes C\textsuperscript{3} and TAG.
+
+\item The BV (PV) costs do not include Skill Advances.
+All units start at 4 Gunnery and 5 Piloting/Driving/Anti-'Mech (Skill 4).
+ProtoMechs always have Piloting 5 and infantry units without anti-'Mech equipment have Anti-'Mech 5.
+You start with two Skill Advances (one Skill Advance for Alpha Strike); however these advances cannot be applied to the same skill on the same unit.
+
+\end{itemize}