Mechwarrior! An after action report. Game 1.

After finding some Mechwarrior pieces on sale, I figured I would go ahead and give the game a try. Who can say no to giant robots beating the heck out of each other! Using just the starter set and some Heroscape tile pieces (So many uses for those!) we set up a quick match.

I just love how easy it is to build an intriguing map with a collection of Heroscape tiles! And the hexes help the younger siblings figure out distance on the fly. I will be commanding the blue squad, BBJ the red squad. Both are Mercenary groups in the game universe.









My opponent for the day was one of my younger siblings, BillyBobJoe (BBJ) as he likes to go by. He's usually up for a good game and doesn't mind when things happen to go south for him. That's the joys of playing a game with him. When things start blowing up he's still having a good time! 
Squad Lists:

Blue Team:

Mangonel Mech "Copperhead"

Zibler Fast Strike Tank

Salamander Battle Armor

Undine Battle Armor

LRM Battery

Red Team:

Jade Hawk Mech "Blitz"

Sekhmet Assault Vehicle

Fenrir Battle Armor

PAL Suit

Pathfinders

The After Action Report!

LRM and Undine move out along the left. The LRM would fail to do any damage the majority of the game!

Pathfinders and Fenrir move in response, negotiating the terrain for cover.

The Zibler and Mangonel move to the right, the Mangonel taking a perch that would prove a strong tactical move.

The Jade Hawk and Sekhmet initially start to follow the pathfinders but shift, feeling the Mangonel is more tempting.

The Sekhmet thank rushes forward to try and take on the Mangonel, bring it into range of the Mech and Zibler.

The Sekhmet pays the price, exploding under the combined fire of the Mangonel and Zibler! The PAL suit squad watches from cover.

Fenrir and PAL units move forward in hopes of avenging the fallen Sekhmet. Jade Hawk follows after, eager for a shot at the Mangonel. The Undine move into position to lend fire support.

All hell breaks loose! Guns blazing all both sides, the dice fall short for the Red side, this trio taking a lot of punishment while only mildly damaging the Zibler in response.

The Jade Hawk takes a beating from the Mangonel but it would be the Undine battle armor (infantry) that would seal it's fate! The Pal Suit and Fenrir head for the hills in the background.

Game ends with the Pathfinders surrendering in the shadow of the Mangonel.

The game ended up being a little one sided due to some poor dice rolling, though it did effect both sides over the course of the game. All in all it was a good deal of fun and I look forward to having another go with the siblings in the near future. I have a second starter set so a two vs two battle could be in the pipe!