Author Topic: Clan Burrock Campaign (Quick Strike): FAMILY GAME NIGHT!!!  (Read 2991 times)

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Had my first successful game with my Wife and Daughter who has earned warrior status in Clan Burrock.  This campaign takes place before the Clan Invasion (right before the trials to determine the right to invade).

Mission 1 - Trial of Position

Narrative

"Welcome to your first Trial of Position.  You will engage in battle to earn Warrior status and your rightful place within our Clan.  The Clan has decided that you will be given a Kit Fox class OmniMech.  It will be suitable enough to determine how skillful you are.  Engage the designated targets, if you do not, you will invoke the wraith of all of your opponents.  Plan your actions wisely.  If you win you will be assigned a better OmniMech and sent to the front lines to serve the Clan.  If you lose, you will either be dead or become part of the Technician caste, a testament to our glorious Clan way.  Do not disappoint us, scrubs."

Attackers

Cadet Icka, Skill (3), Edge (1), Kit Fox Prime
Cadet Ella, Skill (3), Edge (1), Kit Fox Prime

Defenders

Wave 1 - Rank:  MechWarrior
Jenner IIC, Skill (4)
Jenner IIC, Skill (4)

Wave 2 - Rank: Star Commander

Kit Fox A, Skill (4)
Mist Lynx C, Skill (4)

Wave 3 - Rank: Star Captain

Nova Prime, Skill (4)
Nova Prime, Skill (4)

Objectives


Observe the rules of Zelbriggen.

Primary:  Survive, destroy first wave (each getting 1 kill) to achieve Warrior status
Secondary:  Destroy second wave to earn higher rank
Tertiary:  Destroy third wave to earn higher rank

Location

1 map - Solaris IIV "The Factory" - no "multilevel"

Play by Play

Wave 1

Ella and Icka chose to start separate from one another.  They both engaged a separate target, honoring Zel.  Ella cornered the Jenner IIC and was able to destroy it.  However, the Jenner was still able to achieve 1 back shot.  Icka destroyed her target by forcing it into closed territory (right side of the map, where she started) where her slow speed would not matter as much.

Wave 2

Ella was not able to hit the Mist Lynx.  The Myst Lynx destroyed her and awaited Icka.  Icka engaged in several rounds with the other Kit Fox, keeping it at range.  Eventually she destroyed it but not after taking 1 hit.  She then engaged the Mist Lynx.  The battle ended at the upper right corner of the map, where Icka used the same tactics against the Jenner IIC, which resulted in them destroying each other.  By the nature of the critical hit, and the fact that Icka did not use her 1 Edge point, the Mist Lynx was in worse condition, which was used to judge who got the kill.

Results

"Congratulations.  You have both proven your worthiness to join the Warrior caste and serve your Clan.  Report to your first assignment."

Ella - 1 kill, earned rank of MechWarrior and earned OmniMech Summoner C
Icka - 3 kills, destroyed 2nd wave, earned the rank of Nova Commander (Icka and Ella destroyed the first wave, Icka destroyed the second wave after Ella was disabled, killing the entire second wave impressed the Clan) and earned 1 pilot ability Marksman + OmniMech Mad Dog Prime.
« Last Edit: 23 May 2013, 12:49:19 by Fear Factory »
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Re: Clan Burrock Campaign (Quick Strike): FAMILY GAME NIGHT!!!
« Reply #1 on: 22 May 2013, 19:55:52 »
They liked it so much that they wanted another game!  Looks like I'll be able to get my BattleTech fix now.  Excuse the vagueness... I had to come up with this really fast!

Mission 2 - Break the Rock

Narrative

"I have bid you (Icka) and MechWarrior Ella to take a Clan Blood Spirit mine located on Foster.  This mine will greatly benefit our Clan.  You should both be able to take it without any difficulty.  Expect the mine to be guarded and destroy all opposition.  Once it is captured, expect the Blood Spirit Clan to send in additional BattleMechs.  You cannot trust these vermin."

Attackers

Nova Commander Icka, Skill (3), Edge (1), Marksman, Mad Dog Prime
MechWarrior Ella, Skill (3), Edge (1), Summoner C

Defenders

Patrol

Fire Moth Prime, Skill (3)
Fire Moth Prime, Skill (3)

Defense

Kit Fox Prime, Skill (3)
Kit Fox Prime, Skill (3)

Reinforcements

Jenner IIC, Skill (4)
Jenner IIC, Skill (4)

Objectives

Observe the rules of Zelbriggen.

Primary:  Capture the mine and defend it until the Dropship arrives
Secondary:  Destroy all enemy 'Mechs

Location

2 maps - BattleTech and Clear Terrain - Mine is located in mountains on BattleTech

Play by Play

Phase 1:  Capture

Icka and Ella both engaged the patrol, each taking on their own target.  Ella managed to hit one of the Fire Moth at long range, but soon, Icka and Ella learned how difficult these targets are going to be.  To counter their speed, Icka and Ella used trees to slow them and prevent back shots.  They killed the patrol and shortly after both Kit Fox closed in and opened fire.  Icka suffered internal damage, halving her MP, but destroyed one Kit Fox (she was rolling very low up to this point).  Ella also took internal damage, which caused her targeting system to malfunction, and killed the other Kit Fox.  They then moved in and claimed the mine.

Phase 2 - Defend

Two Jenner IIC appeared from the clear terrain map and closed in fast.  Icka stood her ground and picked one off using her Marksman ability combined with Overheating (all of a sudden, the dice gods were on her side).  Ella, on the other hand, was having trouble because of her lack of a targeting system.  Ella started to retreat, despite the "Stand your ground" order that her Commander gave her, and when the Jenner moved in to kill Ella, Icka broke Zel destroyed it.

Results

The mine took some minor damage but it was still in tact.  Clan Blood Spirit is now well aware of the Burrock threat and will do anything to purge the Burrock infestation.  Icka and Ella settled their dispute (Ella retreated) so they could continue on with the campaign.

Seeing OmniMechs in use by Clan Blood Spirit caused some suspicion.  Another Clan may be involved with these Spirit holdings

MechWarrior Ella - 2 kills, suffered internal + targeting damage.
Nova Commander Icka - 4 kills, suffered internal + MP damage.
« Last Edit: 23 May 2013, 12:58:36 by Fear Factory »
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Re: Clan Burrock Campaign (Quick Strike): FAMILY GAME NIGHT!!!
« Reply #2 on: 29 May 2013, 19:24:31 »
Mission 3 – The Extraction

Narrative

“After you successfully secured the mine, Clan Blood Spirit broke our defenses and took several outposts, putting us in a dire situation.  It seems that they had already anticipated losing the mine.  Of the 3 outposts, one was captured and one was destroyed.  We need you to secure the last outpost, while escorting the convoy from the captured mine, and defend it all.  Forces from Iota Galaxy's 8th Nest Cluster are already there defending the final outpost.  Join them and show Clan Blood Spirit no mercy.  This outpost is our only means of extraction.  Do not fail.”

Defenders/Convoy

Nova Commander Icka, Skill (3), Edge (1), Marksman, Mad Dog Prime
MechWarrior Ella, Skill (3), Edge (1), Summoner C
3 Hover Trucks 4/4, 4MP
4 Praetorian Light Tanks, Skill (4)

Defenders/Outpost

Wyvern IIC, Skill (3)
Hornet IIC, Skill (3)
Hornet IIC, Skill (3)
Hornet IIC, Skill (3)
2 Praetorian Light Tanks, Skill (4)

Attackers

Wave 1

Thresher, Skill (3)
Commando IIC, Skill (3)
Commando IIC, Skill (3)
Commando IIC, Skill (3)
Commando IIC, Skill (3)
4 Shamash, Skill (4)

Wave 2

Jenner IIC, Skill (3)
Jenner IIC, Skill (3)
6 Shamash, Skill (4)
Hellbringer Prime, Skill (3)

Objectives

Primary:  Escort the convoy to the outpost
Secondary:  Capture the outpost
Tertiary:  Defend the outpost and convoy until the Dropship arrives

Location

2 maps – BattleTech, mountains on the edge

Play by Play

Phase 1:  Escort and Capture

While entering the map, Icka witnessed that a star of Clan Blood Spirit BattleMechs were already engaging the Burrock outpost.  Some of the units had already fallen in the process as they were outclassed/outgunned.  As the convoy approached, Icka broke off and started to engage the Spirit star, charging a Commando IIC.  The missile salvo from the Commando wiped away all of her armor but her shot killed it in one shot.  It was not a wise move but she still enjoyed it.  While that happened, a few points of Shamash hovercraft engaged the convoy.  One by one, they picked off Burrock Praetorians, which were too slow and unable to outmaneuver them.  Their firepower was still enough to take out a few.  Ella started picking away tanks and secured the convoy.  As they all met at the base, Ella and Icka assisted the rest of the Burrock forces that were already halved in size.

The Commando and Shamash Hovercraft took out 2 Hornet IIC's but not without taking damage.  The Wyvern IIC was able to damage the Thresher pretty good until the a Commando IIC destroyed him.  Icka killed the thresher.  The engagement lasted a few good turns which resulted in the first wave of Blood Spirits being destroyed.  However, this left Icka, Ella, a Hornet IIC, and 4 Praetorian, all damaged and vulnerable for the next attack.

Phase 2:  Defend the outpost

As they all regrouped around the outpost, Icka took command, and two Jenner IIC and 3 points of Shamash moved in.  The outpost was heavily damaged, but not destroyed.   The battle took a while because of the maneuverability the Spirits had.  The Burrock forces were reduced to a badly damaged Ella (suffered a fire control hit), Icka (still no armor and suffered 2 points of internal damage), and 2 Praetorian tanks.  As the last target was destroyed a Hellbringer appeared.  The Hellbringer challenged Icka, who gladly accepted by opening fire on him and ordering everyone else to do the same.  The Hellbringer took aim at Icka, then Ella, but was not able to hit them.  Ella got the kill.


Results

EDIT (came up with a better ending):  Thanks to Nova Commander Icka, Clan Burrock forces fell back to the lone outpost and was able to hold back the rest of Clan Blood Spirit.  The dropship arrived and they loaded the materials from the convoy.  All of the others failed to complete their objective.  Icka is to undergo a Trial of Position for the rank of Star Captain.  She will face the Star Captain responsible for the failed operation, Star Captain Victoria.

MechWarrior Ella - 1 kill, suffered internal + targeting damage.
Nova Commander Icka - 2 kills, suffered internal damage.
« Last Edit: 04 June 2013, 18:27:40 by Fear Factory »
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Re: Clan Burrock Campaign (Quick Strike): FAMILY GAME NIGHT!!!
« Reply #3 on: 04 June 2013, 13:19:29 »
Pics or it didn't happen!   ;)

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Re: Clan Burrock Campaign (Quick Strike): FAMILY GAME NIGHT!!!
« Reply #4 on: 04 June 2013, 13:20:12 »
Pics or it didn't happen!   ;)

Unless you want to see cardboard counters...   :D

EDIT:  I'll post pictures of the next game.  Nova Commander Icka vs Star Captain Victoria.
« Last Edit: 04 June 2013, 18:28:41 by Fear Factory »
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Re: Clan Burrock Campaign (Quick Strike): FAMILY GAME NIGHT!!!
« Reply #5 on: 05 June 2013, 22:28:35 »
A call to trial.  Justice, by combat.

(This was a very quick game but there was a lot riding on the result of it)

Apparently, the cat wants to play...



This was the circle of equals (Solaris VII Map:  The Scrapyard) complete with leopard print pants!  :))



Icka in her Vulture B (paint job courtesy of my daughter Ella, played by my Wife Jessica) on the south west end of the map:



Victoria in her Nova M (Download my Clan Burrock book in my signature for the stats) on the north east end of the map:



The game begins with some maneuvering.  Icka taunts Victoria, the staunch and stereotypical crusader that she is, reminding her that it was because of her the campaign was lost.  This caused Victoria to become enraged and close in fast.  It was Victoria's rage that got the best of her, in the campaign and during the campaign, because Icka, with her Marksman ability, perched on top of one of the walls and killed her off with one good shot at medium range (8 damage with a full overheat!).  Victoria fumbled both of her attacks...  and Icka was lucky that she did, because the Nova M packs a serious punch.

The kill shot:



The result:  Icka earns the rank of Star Captain.  She will command a Trinary, part of Alpha Galaxy's 192nd Swarm Cluster "The Hunter-Killers."
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Re: Clan Burrock Campaign (Quick Strike): FAMILY GAME NIGHT!!!
« Reply #6 on: 06 June 2013, 08:21:32 »
Really interesting map! Is that printed from megamek?

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Re: Clan Burrock Campaign (Quick Strike): FAMILY GAME NIGHT!!!
« Reply #7 on: 06 June 2013, 13:01:47 »
Really interesting map! Is that printed from megamek?

No, it was one of the last map sets I was able to buy in this area.
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Re: Clan Burrock Campaign (Quick Strike): FAMILY GAME NIGHT!!!
« Reply #8 on: 06 June 2013, 13:41:15 »
That map was from Solaris VII.

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Re: Clan Burrock Campaign (Quick Strike): FAMILY GAME NIGHT!!!
« Reply #9 on: 24 June 2013, 10:37:58 »
This makes for great reading, thanks for sharing! How old is your daughter? My son is 2 and a bit- he loves playing with his battlemechs, but I don't think he's quite ready for record sheets!

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« Reply #10 on: 24 June 2013, 12:22:29 »
My daughter is 6.  She has a curiosity toward a lot of board games (She has played Risk, Chess, and Checkers with me).  I think she just enjoys time with Daddy...  which is fine with me.   :)

Because of the void of social time that is my job I have not had time to play another game.  Also, my Wife started her new job, and my daughter is spending a lot of time with her Cousins because they are visiting for the summer.  We plan on playing another game this week (possibly Wednesday) but it all depends.

I know for a fact that I'm going to have more time in July thanks to my vacation.  I also hope on getting more games in after Alpha Strike comes out.  I'm first in line for that DTF product.   [drool]
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