War of the Sphere: Battletech Map Campaign

[Earl]

The mech is destroyed if it is cored and not taken out by engine hits. So you have to buy a new one.

[cryptoron]

ok

[cryptoron]

MEMO
TO: AFFS High command
FROM:  Kyle Murdock, CEO Interstellar Executive Solutions
DATE: 5/6/3145
RE: Second Battle for Ronel

Sir,
     In accordance with our contract IES forces were stationed on Ronel to protect assets that were recently acquired.  This appeared to be more than just good procedures however as Clan forces commenced a counter attack.  The purpose of this counter attack seemed at first to retake the planet but as IES was able to hold off the assault, the Clan tactics seemed to change to inflicting as much damage upon our forces as possible.  Unfortunately they succeeded in destroying three quarters of our forces before being finally defeated.  Ronel, however is still under AFFS Control.  We would like to make honorable mention of Lt. Charlotte White who was the last mechwarrior standing after a particularly vicious fight.  Her AWS-9Q Awesome "Flutter-by" was damaged but proved up to the task of holding off the last of the Clan forces.  As always I hope you are satisfied with our work and hope to continue working for you.

Sincerely,
               Kyle Murdock
               CEO IES
                "If the question is Firepower.  The solution is IES."

Supplemental,

Warchest prior to battle: 2393

Cost of defending: 300wcp
optional objectives x2: 100wcp
TOTAL COST PRIOR TO BATTLE: 400wcp

Cost of Battle:
Awesome
     rearm-20sp
     repair-160sp
     heal pilot-50sp

Jagermech
     Repurchase-1300sp
     Heal pilot-50sp

Hunchback
     Repurchase-1000sp

Battlehawk
     Repurchase-600sp

TOTAL SP COST: 3180sp (636wcp)

TOTAL COST OF BATTLE: 1036wcp

Tie (50%of enemy destroyed): 500wcp
Domination "Bring the pain": 750wcp
TOTAL GAIN: 1250 WCP

Net gain (Total gain-total cost)= +214WCP

TOTAL Starting WCP + Net Gain for battle= 2607

Training 4 pilots +1 Gunnery=400wcp

TOTAL WCP after training = 2207wcp

[jesterofthedark]

Mission Report:  Scouting Foray


Summary:  While patrolling the northern wastes the 40th Iron Guard encountered a scouting unit from the Free World's League.  During the ensuing conflict the 40th was able to repel the attackers with minor damages.

Following is a summary of repair and re-arming costs:

Jupiter 225sp
Minotaur 34sp

Jupiter 20sp
Total: 269 sp = 54 wcp

Mission run down:  Defender- 300wcp
                            Head Hunter- +25 wcp
                            Take the hill- +25wcp
                            Dominance- +25wcp
                            additional weather-  Freezing Temperatures -40*
Total Track Cost: 375wcp (is bad weather a +100 cost to the track?  or an additional 100wcp?)
Total Gain from mission objectives: 1350wcp (maybe 1450?)

Upgrade:  Jupiter- Piloting 300sp
                           gunnery 500sp
               Minotaur- Gunner 500x5=2500sp
Total Cost: 3300sp = 660wcp

Total Reserves after battle:  1286+1350-1089= 1547wcp




Unsure how the weather element works out for the end of game bonuses.  The page states its +100 and +300, Not sure how that equates to wcp.  Only because part of the chart refers to -100 for bonuses given to your opponent.  Earl Please bring me the light of knowledge to steer me from my darkness of ignorance.

*this part got cut off, but after the game I sold off the Parash to purchase a second Incubus II.
Parash sold off- 875sp
Incubus II purchased - 700sp

[jesterofthedark]

P.P.S-  The extra P is for PPC,  THE TOUCH!!!!!!!!!!



I shall be unable to make it wed, well maybe I can make it.  Depends on my sitter, the wife is working late so if my son's aunt wants to take him I'm gaming.  If not I'm finger painting with the future Mech warrior supreme, MY BOY!

[Earl]

+100 to the track cost and +300 to the WP bonus. Thus I have spoken and thus it probably shall be unless im wrong wich im probably not. that applies for both people for the record

[jesterofthedark]

its +100 to the cost?  That is what confused me, some of the other options have a negative in the war track cost column.  For example the fire from above, its says -200 to give your self orbital attacks it also have a -500 under WP rewards.  So, this reduces the mission cost, gives you the orbital shots, and reduces your reward?

And by the same logic the weather modifier adds +100 to the mission cost, a random weather effect and nets you a bonus +300 to your winnings?

sorry, I'm just confused by how it works and I don't want to do it wrong and give myself bonus wcp because I misread it.

[Earl]

yes and yes. The orbital Bombardments woud only add to you. But the weather would add for everyone. You have it correct there.

[cryptoron]

I will be late tonight.  If im not there for the picks do a random pick for me (but make sure it's not Ugg, I've fought him twice already).

[Zaroth]

Message to: Wolf's Dragoons Command
From: Spider's Web Battalion

Our assault on Clan Jade Falcon was successful.  We inflicted significant damage, but we were unable to eliminate all forces.  We did eliminate their commander. Minimal material losses sustained. No casualties.  We received the Annihilator and the lance of tanks.  Sgt. Ericson's Masakari will be replaced with the Annihilator.   Per orders, Cpl. Cho and Pfc. Hendriks will be transfered to Wolfsbane Battalion.

End Transmission

Track Cost
Attack:  450 wcp
Bad Weather: 100 wcp
Rough Terrain:  100 wcp
Setting the Stage: 200 wcp
Secondary Objective: Headhunter: Personal: 25 wcp
Secondary Objective: Dominance: Bring the Pain: 25 wcp
Secondary Objective: Strategic Victory: Withdraw: 25 wcp
Total Track Cost: 925 wcp

Track Rewards
Primary Objective Success: 500 wcp
Bad Weather: 300 wcp
Rough Terrain: 400 wcp
Setting the Stage: 400 wcp
Headhunter: Personal Successful: 200 wcp
Strategic Victory: Withdraw Successful: 600 wcp
Total Track Rewards: 2400 wcp
Net Warchest Gain: 1475 wcp

Support Costs
Atlas R&R: -275
Atlas Gunnery Increase: -500
Black Knight Gunnery Increase : -500
Black Knight Piloting Increase: -300
Jackalope Repair: -75
Jackalope Gunnery Increase: -500
Jackalope Piloting Increase: -300
Captured Flamberge Reapair: -175
Sell Flamberge: +1750
Sell Masakari: +2125
Sell Sunder: +1800
Sell Arctic Fox: +600
Buy Annihilator C II: -2500
Buy Schiltron Tank: -800
Buy 3 Fulcrum III Tanks: -1500
Hire 4 Tank Crews: -80
Total Support Costs: -1230

Ending Warchest: 1657-925+2400-(1230/5)=2886

[jesterofthedark]

So.... Who has what going where this week??  Sorry I missed last meet up, but the wife had the night shift and I had to pick her up.  I know Ron and I are facing off, but who else is fighting?

[Earl]

you ron, dan josh, ug cale, chris tim was what i think the order was

[cryptoron]

MEMO
TO:      AFFS High command
FROM:  Kyle Murdock, CEO Interstellar Executive Solutions
DATE:  5/31/3145
RE:      Recon in Force against Stone Lions

     Sir,
           As per contract we engaged in an assault on Stone Lion positions on the planet designated #4482. 
We found Stone Lion forces to be mainly Protomechs supported by light mechs with a commander in an Assault (See attached battle intelligence report).  However the assault did cost us, mostly due to a  miscalculation in "Drops" which caused our combat vehicles to arrive alone and well ahead of the mech force.  The vehicle crews fought valiantly, and held off the Stone Lions as much as possible.  When the Mechs arrived we were able to collect the wounded and retreat with only the loss of one mech.  Unfortunately, half of the vehicles were destroyed. 
               
Sincerely,
             Kyle Murdock
             CEO IES
                "If the question is Firepower.  The solution is IES."


Battle Report:
Starting WCP= 2207
Attack-450
Headhunter(200)-50
size up the opposition(500)-50
Bring the pain(750)-50

Loss=0
Completed:Size up the opposition=+500
Total for game=-100
Total WCP(before repairs and improvements)=2107


Support Costs:
Purchases (Battlemaster, Demolisher II, Tetsudo)=3450
Repairs (Fulcrum, Pegasus, Hunchback, Awesome, Spider, Dervish)=515
Rearm(5 Units)=100
Healing (three mech pilots)=150
Training (3 vehicle crews +1 Gunnery)=750
Total SP spent= 4815 SP = 963WCP
TOTAL AFTER ALL=2107-963=1144 WCP

[jesterofthedark]

Mission Report:  The following is a formal submission of the events having occurred during a training mission over seen by commander Aenerion.  The following has been taken as a dictation.


Sir,

As ordered we have begun inter-grating battle armor as a tactical option for our smaller scouting forces.  Deploying with reserve armor on loan to us from the 49th division, the 401st early engagement forces ran scouting and emergency insertion and evacuation runs.  I could not have been more pleased with the performance of the 49th's gnome pilots. 

During the exercise our forces came into contact with a forward scouting unit with IES markings, they seemed to be the forefront of a larger force.  Luckily,  our unit with the 49th's assistance was able to over come the majority of the first wave before mech forces arrived to support them.  Losses where minimal, only one of our minotaurs was beyond repair, and I regret to report that one of the 49th's gnome units was annihilated during an artillery barrage.   As for repairs, we did suffer heavy damages to all units. 

I am glad to report despite our losses, we were able to inflict back damages two fold to our attackers.  As a result we were able to repel their forces and able to claim their lead mech, a battlemaster, a a trophy.  Despite heavy damages I believe the unit can be repaired and put into commission.

Thank you,
Commander Aenerion



Battle Report:
Mission Primary objective: destroy/cripple 50% of enemy forces:  Achieved 500wcp
Additional Objectives: take the hill (cost 25) : Achieved 200
                              Head hunter, Personal (cost 25):  Achieved 350
                              Strategic Victory, withdraw (cost 25): Achieved 600
Additional Options: Setting the stage (cost 200):  400
Total Cost of Mission: 300+75+200= 575wcp
Rewards Achieved: 500+1150+400= 2050wcp

Mission Costs (upgrade, repairs, purchases)
Re-arming:  Jupiter: 20
                 Ares: 20
Repairs: Jupiter: 250sp
            Incubus II (A): 75sp
            Incubus II (B): 75sp
            Ares: 50sp
            Minotaur: 36sp
            Battlemaster: 170sp

Purchases: Minotaur (1): 45sp
                Epona Pursuit Tank (2): 1250sp
                Tundra Wolf: 1875sp
               Gnome Battle Armor: 156sp
                Pilots: Vehicle Crew (2): 40sp
                         Battle Armor Pilots (5): 25sp

Improvements: Protomech: Gunnery (5) 2500sp
                     Incubus II (A): 500sp
                     Incubus II (B): 500sp
                     Ares: Gunnery 250sp

Cost:7837sp (1567wcp)

Selling: Thor: 1750sp
           Loki: 1625sp
           Dasher II: 1000sp
           Battlemaster: 1700sp
Payment: 6075sp: 1215wcp


Total: 3265- 2142= 1123 profit.

[Librarian]

:::Priority Delivery:::
From:: OvKhan Elis Sennet, 3ed Aimag Fox Khanate
To:: SaKhan Ayla Hawker, 1st Aimag Fox Khanate
Subject: A Two Fold Denial

This Package is being sent by the fastest courier possible to keep you, My Sakhan informed of recent boons and curses in the Mercantil and Military matters of the 3ed Aimag. We recently came under attack by not one but two forces deployed by our fellow clans to claim our worlds, the near simultaneous nature of these attacks required a level of finesse to deal with, Knowing we could not fully defend both worlds I divided my forces sending the majority of my ships to one planet and only a single ship to the other, it all relied on a simple deception, convince one of our opponents that I had resources sufficient to decimate his fleet and then offer them a battle of champions a simple trial of refusal. The other world instead received the rest of the mechwarriors leaving it well defended indeed though it too carried risk, with no space based assets to call upon I was relying on the Jade Falcon commanders to land and fight it out with honor.

I regret to inform you that my ploy both succeeded and failed in equal measure, my fleet convinced them to face my champion, unfortunately with only a single NOVA for defense, the Warrior was vastly outmatched in both personal skills and firepower, a rare situation for a Nova pilot to find themselves in, and she was defeated.

The much larger defensive battle was successful, the Jade Falcon where driven back with no serious losses, though it was close. Details of our damages follow this report.

On a more positive note the chaos and battles raging across the inner sphere have done wonders for profits infact as I was writing this report a order was placed by the Jade Falcon for replacement parts needed due to the above mentioned battle, we may not win many worlds in this war but with the credits we make supplying the forces involved we may be able to just buy a few when its over.

loyally yours,
OvKhan Elis Sennet

1st Battle Starting Warchest 1845
Defender -300WCP
Head Hunter -25wcp

Nova
Repair Armor -125 sp
Heal 1 Damage -50 sp
Increase Gunnery -500 sp

Final Cost 675 sp = 135 wcp

1845 wcp - 460 wcp = 1385 WCP

2ed Battle Starting Warchest 1385

Defender -300 wcp
+100 Bad Weather
+300 Bad Weather Success
-25 Head Hunter Commander (failed)
-25 Size Up Opposition (success)
+500 Size up Opposition (Success)
-25 -1 Deployment roll modification
-847 wcp Repairs, Rearms, and Training
Final Cost -322 wcp

Mad cat 4
Repair 188 sp
rearm 20 sp
heal 1 50 sp
Gunnery 500 sp
total 758 sp

Jupiter
repair 250 sp
rearm 20 sp
gunnery 500 sp
total 770 sp

mad cat 2
repair 225 sp
rearm 20 sp
gunnery 500 sp
total 745 sp

Tiberon
repair 88 sp
total 88 sp
(note: didn't duel anyone a heavy mech skid on cement into it when dueling the mad cat 3)

Hunchback
Gunnery 500 sp
total 500 sp

Gawshawk 2
repair 113 sp
heal 1 50 sp
Gunnery 500 sp
total 665 sp

Mad Cat 3
repair 138 sp
rearm 20 sp
heal 1 50 sp
gunnery 500 sp
total 708 sp

total 4232 sp = -847 wcp

Final War chest 1063