High above the clouds, mighty warships emerge from hyperspace, laden with dropships filled with reinforcements. Boards, dice, terrain, and some model assets are provided. Aug 16, 2015 boards, miniatures, and record cards for playing battletech alpha strike, a fasterplaying version of battletech. Able to view the chaos of a battlefield as a grand game of chess, he or she is willing to make the sacrifices necessary to plant the victors flag. This book introduces players to the fascinating and stunning universe of battletech. Classic battletech miniatures rules pdf by randall n.
It includes an expanded abstract aerospace system that will enable simulation of conflicts from planet to jump point. You can really field all 24 of your mechs in alpha strike 48 is about all i can do myself in regular battletech and that game would take days. Historical brush wars fpr35105 the battletech compendium classic battletech. The battletech rpg rpg rules a time of war companion rpg supplement battletech. Its actually a good idea to remove the mechs you wont need, and just. Battlemechs that fight for supremacy over the inner sphere. The alpha strike companion adds new rules and expanded options for battletech. Developed for the modern tabletop miniatures wargamer, this book brings players the ability to wage war on land, sea, and air using the quick strike game system in battletech. House kurita the draconis combine, fasa, 1620, sourcebook, 15. The book also incorporates a handy conversion system that. Eighty of the cards reflect the units listed in alpha strike. Battlemechs clash, fighters duel, and infantry swarm across the landscape.
Review of alpha strike a some what stand alone game in the battletech universe. Warhammer or click the randomize button and a list of units will be displayed. Powell into a dispossessed mechwarrior in the service of a. Apr 08, 2017 its house steiner vs clan sea fox in a scenario with overly complicated special game rules. A second edition alternate damage system for battletech, based on the game centurion part of the renegade legion series of games by fasa. Alpha strike, like its forerunner quickstrike, draws upon a hybridization of the battleforce rules also available in strategic operations, together with the miniature game rules presented in that same volume which allow for hexless terrain play. Alpha strike allows me to run a group of 8 or more players with an entire lance or star of mechs in an afternoon, with much fun to be had for all. Tired of hunting for a specific table in a rulebook. The mercenary unit ronim was formed from the draconis combine tenth. Battletech mechwarrior is a wargaming and military science fiction franchise launched by fasa corporation in 1984. Discover the expansive universe of classic battletech.
I think this scenario would work perfectly in the context of a campaign but for a competitive game, not. Alpha strike ad hoc unit cards includes 90 cards with all the game stats players need to instantly take to the battlefield. Developed for the modern tabletop miniatures wargamer, this book brings players the ability to wage war on land, sea, and air using the quickstrike game system in battletech. After years of playing classic battletech, alpha strike is a much needed refresh of the series. Looking to get into alpha strike, no idea where to start.
I am interested in playing battletech alpha strike. Which series of character sheets work with alpha strike. Developed for the modern tabletop miniatures wargamer, this book brings players the ability to wage war on land, sea, and air using the quickstrike game system first devised for truly largescale play, rescaled to. Command lance pack board games board games, bg there are plenty of hotshot pilots, but a command lance mechwarrior must be more. Presenting the quick strike rules first introduced in strategic operations, refined and compiled for standalone use, this book will let players experience of battletech campaigns using a dynamic, fastplaying approach. Battletech alpha strike, and its derivatives jul 4, 2017 18. Then were wheat before the scythe, sarge, mechwarrior. With that, youll have a frame of reference to jump right into the short story perpetual war.
Yes, highly recommend getting the companion for alpha strike, you can basically dial the level of chrome up to what you want. Itll work fine, and with the optional rules found in the alpha strike companion you can actually add enough detail to make the games really interesting but still short. The introductory rules use the technology available in 3025, including all mechs and weapons described in technical readout. Aug 15, 2015 alpha strike is a basic form of battletech, but allows you to field larger formation.
Alpha strike companion pdf buy from battleshop alpha strike companion pdf buy from drivethrurpg or preorder the printpdf combo. Mechwarrior companion battletech download free epub, pdf. Alpha strike is a tacticallevel rules expansion for the battletech universe specifically tailored for the miniatures wargamer. Wish you had heavyduty reference cards for alpha strike game play like that found in the battletech introductory box set. Forces are not however, and will need to be made seperately and sa. Take command of largescale engagements with tabletopminiatures gameplay designed for the modern wargamer. You can get lance packs which are readytoplay from the box with four models and associated stat cards. Alpha strike is a new, fastplaying form of the battletech game of futuristic, armored combat. Battletech happens at several different levels of play from a single person all the way up to entire armies and nations. Jun 28, 2014 alpha strike companion pdf buy from battleshop alpha strike companion pdf buy from drivethrurpg or preorder the printpdf combo. But you can easily field them in alpha strike and have a decent game that lasts just the afternoon. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. This version of the battletech game systemrules set that allows faster game play than total warfare rules the companion allows cover additional units lams, large aerospace units, etc. Classic battletech companion, fanpro, 10975, rulebook, 24.
Alpha strike companion is a supplemental rules book for the alpha strike game system. The companion allows cover additional units lams, large aerospace units, etc. Oct 09, 20 alpha strike is a tacticallevel rules expansion for the battletech universe specifically tailored for the miniatures wargamer. If you want really big games then battleforce now found in strategic operations is indeed pretty cool and helped to inspire alpha strike but the basic maneuver unit is the lance so its sort of a different animal than the i drive my giant robot feel of battletech. Battletech international alpha strike home facebook. Developed for the modern tabletop miniatures wargamer, this book brings players the ability to wage war on land, sea, and air using the quick strike game system first devised for truly largescale play, rescaled to the tactical level of classic.
To check out alpha strike, you can order it in either pdf or printed from the links below. Battletech alpha strike, and its derivatives forum. Boards, miniatures, and record cards for playing battletech alpha strike, a fasterplaying version of battletech. Commanders edition collects into one handy volume the revised fastplay rules from the original alpha strike and the expanded rules from alpha strike companion. For centuries, the armies of the great houses have fought to reclaim the glory of the fallen star league, sending regiments of their elite mechwarriors into battle across hundreds of worlds as humanity slid inexorably toward a new dark age.
This version of the battletech game systemrules set that allows faster game play than total warfare rules. Battletechmechwarrior is a wargaming and military science fiction franchise launched by fasa corporation in 1984. Presenting the quickstrike rules first introduced in strategic operations, refined and compiled for standalone use, this book will let players experience of battletech campaigns using a dynamic, fastplaying approach. Alpha strike companion pdf buy from battleshop alpha strike companion pdf buy from drivethrurpg or preorder the print pdf combo.
The new tech, new upgrades version of the record sheet book covers existing units published in previous tros which have been upgraded with new technology. In an unexpected show of strength, the combine military, under theodore kurita, stops the federated commonwealth invasion of 3039 cold. Catalyst game labs announces new leadership for battletech line june 02, 2017. This is pcb design steps pdf a large collection of buildings in pdf files that you can print out on cardstock, cut out, fold. In 2765, the star league defense force was the greatest military ever assembled, unparalleled in numbers and. Alpha strike is a new, fastplaying form of the battletech game of armored combat. Developed for the modern tabletop miniatures wargamer, this book allows for an alternative in game play that can turn an entire evenings gaming of giant amechs on alien worlds into an hour or less. Eighty of the cards reflect the units listed in alpha strike, while 10 cards feature notable mechwarrior units. Click on the unit icon to add the unit to your list. This series covers all official publications for the franchise to the extent they relate to the tabletop, rpg and other game systems. There are 6 boards to start outill be making more soon.
Alpha strike special piloting abilities are listed in the alpha strike companion. The companion just expands the ability to be sneaky and backstabby, with more advanced rules. In 2765, the star league defense force was the greatest military ever assembled, unparalleled in numbers and technological prowessbut it was not alone. This expansion adds new tactical abilities, special warrior options, design quirks, and unit types. A time of war is a brief encapsulation of the battletech universe. Enter your custom units alpha strike stats and this will generate a card that you can use. Battletech record sheets 3039 operation stiletto battletech 17 classic battletech. So instead of taking half an hour for a 4 vs 4 game you add in a bunch of optional rules and it takes an hour but feels a lot more varied. Alpha strike includes support for both hexbased and hexless game play. Alpha strike, like its forerunner quick strike, draws upon a hybridization of the battleforce rules also available in strategic operations, together with the miniature game rules presented in that same volume which allow for hexless terrain play.
Houses steiner and davion gradually merge to form the federated commonwealth. Alpha strike companion pdfprint preorder, and other pdf. Alpha strike companion adiciona regras avancadas ao alpha strike. If so, the unit must combine these weapons by arc separately from the standard. A host of new machines, new warriors, and new tactics are unleashed as war rages from the void of space. Developed for the modern tabletop miniatures wargamer, this book brings players the ability to wage war on land, sea, and air using the quickstrike game system first devised for truly largescale play, rescaled to the tactical level of classic.
Alpha strike is a fastplaying form of the battletech game of futuristic, armored combat. Alpha strike companion pdfprint preorder available june 29, 2014. There are rules for every level of play listed across the core rule books in addition to the alpha strike books. In addition, there is one other download for the companion, which clarifies the heat. Also the alpha strike companion ifwhen youre ready to dive a bit deeper. Upload or link to a saved battletech force balancer file and this tool will produce a randomized list useful for initiative. This free pdf serves as a great introduction to classic battletech, and is the perfect companion to the classic battletech quickstart rules offered as a free. With this expansion, players will unlock new tactical abilities, special warrior options, design quirks, and unit types. You can also get regular battletech miniatures sold online or hopefully locally and build sheets of stat cards for them at master unit list. Alpha strike companion, quick strike, battletech, battlemech, mech and. Its house steiner vs clan sea fox in a scenario with overly complicated special game rules. The box also provides eight dryerase cards, six of which are intended to directly support alpha strike gameplay. Alpha strike play space for up to five concurrent matches using the 350pv rules found on the wolf net radio podcast.
Where a product was released both in hardcopy and in pdf, the listed price and year of release is. A modified individual unit with rearfiring weapons may still. Mechwarrior companion battletech download free epub. Catalyst game labs pdf the largest wargame download store. The assault lance pack is a collection of four plastic miniatures for use in the classic battletech tabletop and alpha strike games.
With this expansion, players will unlock new tactical. Alpha strike is a basic form of battletech, but allows you to field larger formation. Alpha strike companion adds legions of new rules and expanded options for battletech. This is a roughcut of the module, so its not arranged for play or anything.