MechWarrior is a popular video game franchise set in the BattleTech universe, where players control giant robotic machines called mechs. The series combines tactical combat and strategy, allowing players to customize their mechs and engage in battles against other players or AI opponents. The franchise began in the late 1980s and has expanded to include various games, novels, and tabletop games. Players often take on the role of a MechWarrior, piloting their mechs in missions that require skillful maneuvering and strategic planning to achieve victory in a futuristic, war-torn galaxy.