Sam Burling
@wolfpacfive.bsky.social
Battletech enthusiast, biathlon and soccer fan, veteran, runner, views expressed are my own. Proud father to an Angel Baby and a Rainbow Daughter.
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Now up: My 2026 Winter Olympics Wish List. Sure there are about 483 things I want to see at this Olympics, but I did my best to narrow it down to just 10. If even a handful of these things happen I’ll be one happy dude over the next two weeks!
#biathlon penaltyloop.com/2026/02/02/2...
#biathlon penaltyloop.com/2026/02/02/2...
2026 Olympic Wish List
I’ve been thinking about these Olympic Games for months now. Truthfully for the last couple of years. As it’s been approaching I think about how much I want to certain athletes to get a…
penaltyloop.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Now up: My 2026 Winter Olympics Wish List. Sure there are about 483 things I want to see at this Olympics, but I did my best to narrow it down to just 10. If even a handful of these things happen I’ll be one happy dude over the next two weeks!
#biathlon penaltyloop.com/2026/02/02/2...
#biathlon penaltyloop.com/2026/02/02/2...
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For the new followers hoping in I’ve got an Olympics preview page where you can find some info including:
- Schedule
- Course maps
- Antholz Weather
- News and notes including starting quota info
- Top 5 finishers at the Antholz venue the last 5 seasons
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
- Schedule
- Course maps
- Antholz Weather
- News and notes including starting quota info
- Top 5 finishers at the Antholz venue the last 5 seasons
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
2026 Winter Olympics Preview
How is it possible that we are already approaching the 2026 Olympic Games? While each season has it’s patterns with the normal rise and fall of the tension of each trimester, the overall cale…
penaltyloop.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
For the new followers hoping in I’ve got an Olympics preview page where you can find some info including:
- Schedule
- Course maps
- Antholz Weather
- News and notes including starting quota info
- Top 5 finishers at the Antholz venue the last 5 seasons
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
- Schedule
- Course maps
- Antholz Weather
- News and notes including starting quota info
- Top 5 finishers at the Antholz venue the last 5 seasons
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
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I will also be updating an Olympic page throughout the Games with medal tables, updated weather, rosters (including current World Cup rankings so you can ID favorites), and any articles I write for the Games
First piece is already up: My Olympics Wish List
#biathlon
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First piece is already up: My Olympics Wish List
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/commentary-2/
Commentary
2026 Winter Olympic Games Nations Medal Table NationsMedals Athlete Medal Table AthleteMedals Dates: February 7 – February 22, 2026Schedule:– Sunday February 8th: Mixed Relay (M+W)– …
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February 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
I will also be updating an Olympic page throughout the Games with medal tables, updated weather, rosters (including current World Cup rankings so you can ID favorites), and any articles I write for the Games
First piece is already up: My Olympics Wish List
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/commentary-2/
First piece is already up: My Olympics Wish List
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/commentary-2/
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Our first interview of the year is with the big cheese himself, Loren Coleman, President and CEO of Catalyst Game Labs. I sat down to talk to Loren about how 2025 went despite the suck of tariffs and what BattleTech fans can expect in 2026!
#BattleTech #Catalyst #CGL
youtu.be/ONRHll1MP4Y
#BattleTech #Catalyst #CGL
youtu.be/ONRHll1MP4Y
BattleTech In 2026 - A Preview With CGL President Loren Coleman
YouTube video by Sarna BattleTech Wiki
youtu.be
February 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Our first interview of the year is with the big cheese himself, Loren Coleman, President and CEO of Catalyst Game Labs. I sat down to talk to Loren about how 2025 went despite the suck of tariffs and what BattleTech fans can expect in 2026!
#BattleTech #Catalyst #CGL
youtu.be/ONRHll1MP4Y
#BattleTech #Catalyst #CGL
youtu.be/ONRHll1MP4Y
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Had an SLDF chocolate today!
#battletech
#battletech
February 4, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Had an SLDF chocolate today!
#battletech
#battletech
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This was actually the first of the #AvantisAngels I painted, but it wasn't the coolest, so I saved it until now.
#mercenaries
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
#mercenaries
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
February 2, 2026 at 1:59 PM
This was actually the first of the #AvantisAngels I painted, but it wasn't the coolest, so I saved it until now.
#mercenaries
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
#mercenaries
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
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Finished a bunch of stuff.
#battletechpainting #tabletopgames #painting #miniaturepainting #battletech
#battletechpainting #tabletopgames #painting #miniaturepainting #battletech
February 3, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Finished a bunch of stuff.
#battletechpainting #tabletopgames #painting #miniaturepainting #battletech
#battletechpainting #tabletopgames #painting #miniaturepainting #battletech
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The 2026 Winter Olympics Preview has been updated with Passler news. Still waiting 1-2 days before adding in the weather. Right now though weather does look okay! You will also find:
-Schedule
-Course Maps
-Team Rosters
-Recent top 5s in Antholz
#biathlon penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
-Schedule
-Course Maps
-Team Rosters
-Recent top 5s in Antholz
#biathlon penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
2026 Winter Olympics Preview
How is it possible that we are already approaching the 2026 Olympic Games? While each season has it’s patterns with the normal rise and fall of the tension of each trimester, the overall cale…
penaltyloop.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:26 AM
The 2026 Winter Olympics Preview has been updated with Passler news. Still waiting 1-2 days before adding in the weather. Right now though weather does look okay! You will also find:
-Schedule
-Course Maps
-Team Rosters
-Recent top 5s in Antholz
#biathlon penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
-Schedule
-Course Maps
-Team Rosters
-Recent top 5s in Antholz
#biathlon penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
Back to our "normal" fan favorite topic, this week our question is, "Best Inner Sphere 35 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Panther
2) Ostscout
3) Firestarter
4) Jenner
5) Hollander
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
Back to our "normal" fan favorite topic, this week our question is, "Best Inner Sphere 35 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Panther
2) Ostscout
3) Firestarter
4) Jenner
5) Hollander
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
Thanks to a fan for the recommendation. "What mech was most conspicuously absent from last week's poll?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Werewolf
2) Targe
3) Cuirass
4) Tsunami
5) Werewolf again
6) Other *(counts as Werewolf)*
Thanks to a fan for the recommendation. "What mech was most conspicuously absent from last week's poll?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Werewolf
2) Targe
3) Cuirass
4) Tsunami
5) Werewolf again
6) Other *(counts as Werewolf)*
Latest MRC #Battlech poll question:
"Best Inner Sphere 40 Tonner?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Hermes II
2) Sentinel
3) Raven II
4) Whitworth
5) Werewolf
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
"Best Inner Sphere 40 Tonner?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Hermes II
2) Sentinel
3) Raven II
4) Whitworth
5) Werewolf
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
February 2, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
Back to our "normal" fan favorite topic, this week our question is, "Best Inner Sphere 35 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Panther
2) Ostscout
3) Firestarter
4) Jenner
5) Hollander
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
Back to our "normal" fan favorite topic, this week our question is, "Best Inner Sphere 35 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Panther
2) Ostscout
3) Firestarter
4) Jenner
5) Hollander
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
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Okay, I think #AvantisAngels are 90% OGs...
#mercenaries
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
#mercenaries
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
January 31, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Okay, I think #AvantisAngels are 90% OGs...
#mercenaries
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
#mercenaries
#battletech
#alphastrike
#miniaturepainting
#painting
#tabletopgaming
#wargaming
“Because when you're facing a fascist takeover, shouting down a [random person on BlueSky] is definitely the way.”
That first line could have come from any MAGA protester over the past several years.
People power is not the same as an authoritarian government. If we don't want your message, we also have the right to protest/speak...we aren't arresting anyone unlawfully.
January 30, 2026 at 10:33 PM
“Because when you're facing a fascist takeover, shouting down a [random person on BlueSky] is definitely the way.”
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A look at Clan Sea Fox's Savage Wolf, an upgraded take on the iconic Timber Wolf #BattleTech
’Mech Manual: Savage Wolf Prime
While the original Timber Wolf OmniMech was developed by Clan Wolf, its battlefield prowess earned it a reputation as a near-ideal war machine amongst both the other Clans and the Inner Sphere. As Clan Sea Fox shifted more and more towards their role as merchants and arms dealers, they decided to capitalize on the Timber Wolf's reputation with the introduction of the Mad Cat Mk II.
scottsgameroom.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:38 PM
A look at Clan Sea Fox's Savage Wolf, an upgraded take on the iconic Timber Wolf #BattleTech
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January 30, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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UcantSimi pushed their skills with these box-art style 'Mechs from Aces!
AdmiralTee painted a battalion with a sponge and made a high-contrast force!
UcantSimi pushed their skills with these box-art style 'Mechs from Aces!
AdmiralTee painted a battalion with a sponge and made a high-contrast force!
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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UcantSimi pushed their skills with these box-art style 'Mechs from Aces!
AdmiralTee painted a battalion with a sponge and made a high-contrast force!
UcantSimi pushed their skills with these box-art style 'Mechs from Aces!
AdmiralTee painted a battalion with a sponge and made a high-contrast force!
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Bunsmarck blew our minds with this super-bright Nova Cat Locust IIC!
wikkiddevil took to upgrading a classic BattleMaster with a dual cockpit!
Comstar_000b pushed their NMM skills to the limit with this lance!
The Mighty Tywin painted up a lance of 11th Donegal Guards!
Bunsmarck blew our minds with this super-bright Nova Cat Locust IIC!
wikkiddevil took to upgrading a classic BattleMaster with a dual cockpit!
Comstar_000b pushed their NMM skills to the limit with this lance!
The Mighty Tywin painted up a lance of 11th Donegal Guards!
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Bunsmarck blew our minds with this super-bright Nova Cat Locust IIC!
wikkiddevil took to upgrading a classic BattleMaster with a dual cockpit!
Comstar_000b pushed their NMM skills to the limit with this lance!
The Mighty Tywin painted up a lance of 11th Donegal Guards!
Bunsmarck blew our minds with this super-bright Nova Cat Locust IIC!
wikkiddevil took to upgrading a classic BattleMaster with a dual cockpit!
Comstar_000b pushed their NMM skills to the limit with this lance!
The Mighty Tywin painted up a lance of 11th Donegal Guards!
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It looks like we are getting the hang of this!
The first skeet has alt text for the images, while the following has the text in the main body of the skeet!
Enjoy these #BattleTech hobby jobs!
#fan #art #MiniaturePainting #cosplay #hobby #HobbyHangout #tabletop
It looks like we are getting the hang of this!
The first skeet has alt text for the images, while the following has the text in the main body of the skeet!
Enjoy these #BattleTech hobby jobs!
#fan #art #MiniaturePainting #cosplay #hobby #HobbyHangout #tabletop
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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It looks like we are getting the hang of this!
The first skeet has alt text for the images, while the following has the text in the main body of the skeet!
Enjoy these #BattleTech hobby jobs!
#fan #art #MiniaturePainting #cosplay #hobby #HobbyHangout #tabletop
It looks like we are getting the hang of this!
The first skeet has alt text for the images, while the following has the text in the main body of the skeet!
Enjoy these #BattleTech hobby jobs!
#fan #art #MiniaturePainting #cosplay #hobby #HobbyHangout #tabletop
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New Penalty Loop Podcast! The Nove Mesto recap is up including
-French biathlon flex
-Swiss women coming on strong
-American biathlon continues rolling
-Who is this Ingrid Tandrevold?!?
-The Lukas Hofer renaissance
-Preuss saying goodbye?
-Leo Pfund says hello
And more!
#biathlon
-French biathlon flex
-Swiss women coming on strong
-American biathlon continues rolling
-Who is this Ingrid Tandrevold?!?
-The Lukas Hofer renaissance
-Preuss saying goodbye?
-Leo Pfund says hello
And more!
#biathlon
January 26, 2026 at 2:11 PM
New Penalty Loop Podcast! The Nove Mesto recap is up including
-French biathlon flex
-Swiss women coming on strong
-American biathlon continues rolling
-Who is this Ingrid Tandrevold?!?
-The Lukas Hofer renaissance
-Preuss saying goodbye?
-Leo Pfund says hello
And more!
#biathlon
-French biathlon flex
-Swiss women coming on strong
-American biathlon continues rolling
-Who is this Ingrid Tandrevold?!?
-The Lukas Hofer renaissance
-Preuss saying goodbye?
-Leo Pfund says hello
And more!
#biathlon
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Winter Olympics Preview is now up! Included here:
- Schedule
- Course maps
- Active Olympic medal table (non-relay)
- Top 5 finishes at Antholz last 5 years
- Olympic Rosters
Will be updated with weather/news as we approach the Games!
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
- Schedule
- Course maps
- Active Olympic medal table (non-relay)
- Top 5 finishes at Antholz last 5 years
- Olympic Rosters
Will be updated with weather/news as we approach the Games!
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
2026 Winter Olympics Preview
How is it possible that we are already approaching the 2026 Olympic Games? While each season has it’s patterns with the normal rise and fall of the tension of each trimester, the overall cale…
penaltyloop.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Winter Olympics Preview is now up! Included here:
- Schedule
- Course maps
- Active Olympic medal table (non-relay)
- Top 5 finishes at Antholz last 5 years
- Olympic Rosters
Will be updated with weather/news as we approach the Games!
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
- Schedule
- Course maps
- Active Olympic medal table (non-relay)
- Top 5 finishes at Antholz last 5 years
- Olympic Rosters
Will be updated with weather/news as we approach the Games!
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/2026/01/27/2...
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Also created an Olympics Page that will include:
- Schedule
- Medal tables
- Weather updates as pertinent to the racing
- Olympic rosters
- Pieces I write during the event starting with the Preview piece linked in the prior post
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/commentary-2/
- Schedule
- Medal tables
- Weather updates as pertinent to the racing
- Olympic rosters
- Pieces I write during the event starting with the Preview piece linked in the prior post
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/commentary-2/
Commentary
2026 Winter Olympic Games Nations Medal Table NationsMedals Athlete Medal Table AthleteMedals Dates: February 7 – February 22, 2026Schedule:– Sunday February 8th: Mixed Relay (M+W)– …
penaltyloop.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Also created an Olympics Page that will include:
- Schedule
- Medal tables
- Weather updates as pertinent to the racing
- Olympic rosters
- Pieces I write during the event starting with the Preview piece linked in the prior post
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/commentary-2/
- Schedule
- Medal tables
- Weather updates as pertinent to the racing
- Olympic rosters
- Pieces I write during the event starting with the Preview piece linked in the prior post
#biathlon
penaltyloop.com/commentary-2/
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Build your forces and lead your BattleMechs to victory with A Game of Armored Combat, the #BattleTech box set of newer players of this ageless game!
Join the fight with a copy of A Game of Armored Combat!
bit.ly/bt-acbox
#mecha #tabletop #wargame #miniatures
Join the fight with a copy of A Game of Armored Combat!
bit.ly/bt-acbox
#mecha #tabletop #wargame #miniatures
January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Build your forces and lead your BattleMechs to victory with A Game of Armored Combat, the #BattleTech box set of newer players of this ageless game!
Join the fight with a copy of A Game of Armored Combat!
bit.ly/bt-acbox
#mecha #tabletop #wargame #miniatures
Join the fight with a copy of A Game of Armored Combat!
bit.ly/bt-acbox
#mecha #tabletop #wargame #miniatures
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
Thanks to a fan for the recommendation. "What mech was most conspicuously absent from last week's poll?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Werewolf
2) Targe
3) Cuirass
4) Tsunami
5) Werewolf again
6) Other *(counts as Werewolf)*
Thanks to a fan for the recommendation. "What mech was most conspicuously absent from last week's poll?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Werewolf
2) Targe
3) Cuirass
4) Tsunami
5) Werewolf again
6) Other *(counts as Werewolf)*
Latest MRC #Battlech poll question:
"Best Inner Sphere 40 Tonner?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Hermes II
2) Sentinel
3) Raven II
4) Whitworth
5) Werewolf
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
"Best Inner Sphere 40 Tonner?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Hermes II
2) Sentinel
3) Raven II
4) Whitworth
5) Werewolf
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
"Best Inner Sphere 95 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Albatross
2) Banshee
3) Nightstar
4) Naginata
5) Sagittaire
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
"Best Inner Sphere 95 Tonner?"
Feel free to use replies to add any nuance.
1) Albatross
2) Banshee
3) Nightstar
4) Naginata
5) Sagittaire
6) Other (post in replies if not listed above)
January 26, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Latest MRC #Battletech poll question:
Thanks to a fan for the recommendation. "What mech was most conspicuously absent from last week's poll?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Werewolf
2) Targe
3) Cuirass
4) Tsunami
5) Werewolf again
6) Other *(counts as Werewolf)*
Thanks to a fan for the recommendation. "What mech was most conspicuously absent from last week's poll?"
Feel free to use the replies to add any nuance.
1) Werewolf
2) Targe
3) Cuirass
4) Tsunami
5) Werewolf again
6) Other *(counts as Werewolf)*
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Painting during the winter storm. Fittingly picked the Ice Ferret.
January 26, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Painting during the winter storm. Fittingly picked the Ice Ferret.
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Black Knight I painted up using the 9th Ghost Legion Black Knight art Eldonius Rex did that got featured in the most recent Tex Talks Battletech as inspiration. I had to buy like three pinks to get it right, so I guess I need to do a whole 9th Ghost Legion force now #battletech #minipainting
January 25, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Black Knight I painted up using the 9th Ghost Legion Black Knight art Eldonius Rex did that got featured in the most recent Tex Talks Battletech as inspiration. I had to buy like three pinks to get it right, so I guess I need to do a whole 9th Ghost Legion force now #battletech #minipainting