In Progress Codexian Battletech Carnage, Volume 4

[rashiakas]

Still waiting on lance 2?

 

[good little toastboy]

That Charger has way less BV than the 1A5, so let's just stick with the listed mechs. Small lasers also might be a bit underpowered when playing double blind.

rashiakas - Annihilator
Country_Gravy - Wolverine
Azira - Hatchetman
Overboard - Jenner

Computer Gamer Refugee - Charger
Hellraiser - Archer
Deuce Traveler - Centurion
eklektyk - Mongoose

 

[eklektyk]

mow we should start placing bets on who will buy farm first

 

[Computer Gamer Refugee]

Do I get to start bitching about the delay on putting up the map yet?

 

[Azira]

I don't know. Has lance two submitted their starting positions as well? If so, then you might be justified.

 

[Computer Gamer Refugee]

I don't know. Has lance two submitted their starting positions as well? If so, then you might be justified.

We did, but in deference to the job he has (I remember it), I won't call him out on when they were all submitted.

 

[good little toastboy]

Round 0 (Starting Blocks)

I chose the most Michael Bay-ish colours to set this thing up for some big explosions. Lance 1 will henceforth be called Orange, while lance 2 will be Cyan. Cyan set up in the SW of the map heading straight for Orange in the NE. Apart from the fire support Archer they have relatively few obstacles in their way and will be able to close the distance quickly. Orange is spread apart further, they might want to brace their lines for Cyan's assault.

Awaiting your movement orders.

 

[tindrli]

aaaaaaaaaand here we go again!!!!!!

 

[good little toastboy]

Round 1 Movement (It's called Charger for a reason)

Both teams - being equipped with mostly short and medium range weapons - advance towards each other. Orange looks like they might try to use their better mobility in the woods to their advantage. Cyan is getting their Archer in a good position for fire support while the Centurion and Charger will engage head on. Meanwhile the Mongoose is moving along the ridge in the south. For such a light mech it packs good firepower and can be quite deadly should it get behind any of the bigger mechs.

Lance Orange:

Annihilator (+1, walked)
Charger (19 hexes) out of range
Archer (25 hexes) out of range
Centurion (18 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (21 hexes) out of range

Wolverine (+2, ran)
Charger (17 hexes) out of range
Archer (23 hexes) out of range
Centurion (16 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (19 hexes) out of range

Hatchetman (+3, jumped)
Charger (22 hexes) out of range
Archer (28 hexes) out of range
Centurion (21 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (24 hexes) out of range

Jenner (+3 jumped)
Charger (16 hexes) out of range
Archer (22 hexes) out of range
Centurion (15 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (18 hexes) out of range

Lance Cyan:

Charger (+2, ran)
Annihilator (19 hexes) out of range
Wolverine (17 Hexes) out of range
Hatchetman (22 hexes) out of range
Jenner (16 Hexes) out of range

Archer (+2, ran)
Annihilator (25 hexes) out of range
Wolverine (23 hexes) out of range
Hatchetman (28 hexes) out of range
Jenner (22 hexes) out of range

Centurion (+2, ran)
Annihilator (18 hexes) +1 (+1 intervening light woods)
Wolverine (16 hexes) +1 (+1 target in light woods)
Hatchetman (21 hexes) +4 (+1 target movement, +1 target jumped, +2 target in heavy woods)
Jenner (15 hexes) +4 (+2 target movement, +1 target jumped, +1 target in light woods)

Mongoose (+2, ran)
Annihilator (21 hexes) out of range
Wolverine (19 hexes) out of range
Hatchetman (24 hexes) out of range
Jenner (18 hexes) out of range

 

[tindrli]

It's called Charger for a reason

 

[good little toastboy]

Creating the map is such a pain in the ass.

 

[Computer Gamer Refugee]

Creating the map is such a pain in the ass.

What are you using to create the map? It looks much better than when I did it (i.e. you can actually read the hex numbers)

 

[good little toastboy]

I take screenshots in megamek (zoomed out one time) crop them and then put them together in GIMP.

 

[Azira]

Planning and plotting. Being commander is a heavy responsibility.

 

[good little toastboy]

Round 1 Fire - (starting shot)

No surprises this round as the single LRM volley failed to hit the Wolverine.

Weapons fire for Centurion CN9-AH (Cyan)
LRM 10 at Wolverine WVR-6K (Orange); needs 11, rolls 7 : misses.

Checking for accidental fire; needs 3 or below, rolls 2 : possible fire.
Needs 11 [9 (LRM 10) + 2 (accidental)] to ignite, rolls 6


Annihilator ANH-1A (Orange) gains 1 heat, sinks 1 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Charger CGR-1A5 (Cyan) gains 2 heat, sinks 2 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Archer ARC-2R (Cyan) gains 2 heat, sinks 2 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Centurion CN9-AH (Cyan) gains 6 heat, sinks 6 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Mongoose MON-67 (Cyan) gains 2 heat, sinks 2 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Wolverine WVR-6K (Orange) gains 2 heat, sinks 2 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Hatchetman HCT-3F (Orange) gains 4 heat, sinks 4 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Jenner JR7-F (Orange) gains 5 heat, sinks 5 heat and is now at 0 heat.

No heat gained. Now to close the gap.

 

[Deuce Traveler]

Round 1 Fire - (starting shot)

No surprises this round as the single LRM volley failed to hit the Wolverine.

Next time Gadget! Next time!

 

[Azira]

Lance cyan has submitted their movement orders.

 

[Computer Gamer Refugee]

Updating?

 

[good little toastboy]

Round 2 Movement (Backpedalling)

And we're back. Finally. Cyan decides to pull back, after all they have 3 LRM launchers which outrange all of lance Orange. Meanwhile the Mongoose advances further along the ridge. Orange spreads out: while the two jump jet equipped mechs head west, the Wolverine turns around, ready to face the Mongoose, should it get too cocky. The 100t Annihilator advances, the forest will slow him down significantly and it may take a while until he'll be able to use his mighty arsenal.

Lance Orange:

Annihilator (+1, walked)
Charger (21 hexes) out of range
Archer (24 hexes) out of range
Centurion (20 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (17 hexes) out of range

Wolverine (+2, ran)
Charger (20 hexes) out of range
Archer (22 hexes) out of range
Centurion (20 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (15 hexes) no LoS

Hatchetman (+3, jumped)
Charger (21 hexes) out of range
Archer (24 hexes) out of range
Centurion (20 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (17 hexes) out of range

Jenner (+3, jumped)
Charger (20 hexes) out of range
Archer (23 hexes) out of range
Centurion (19 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (16 hexes) out of range

Lance Cyan:

Charger (+1, walked)
Annihilator (21 hexes) out of range
Wolverine (20 hexes) out of range
Hatchetman (21 hexes) out of range
Jenner (20 hexes) out of range

Archer (+1, walked)
Annihilator (24 hexes) out of range
Wolverine (22 hexes) out of range
Hatchetman (24 hexes) out of range
Jenner (23 hexes) out of range

Centurion (+1, walked)
Annihilator (20 hexes) +1 (+1 target in light woods)
Wolverine (20 hexes) no LoS
Hatchetman (20 hexes) +4 (+1 target movement, +1 target jumped, +1 intervening light woods, +1 target in light woods)
Jenner (19 hexes) +4 (+2 target movement, +1 target jumped, +1 target in light woods)

Mongoose (+1, walked)
Annihilator (17 hexes) out of range
Wolverine (15 hexes) out of range
Hatchetman (17 hexes) out of range
Jenner (16 hexes) out of range

 

[good little toastboy]

Round 2 Fire (2 dice, 1 shot)

Still only one mech able to fire. Better odds this time but no dice:
Weapons fire for Centurion CN9-AH (Cyan)
LRM 10 at Annihilator ANH-1A (Orange); needs 10, rolls 6 : misses.

Checking for accidental fire; needs 3 or below, rolls 5 : no fire..
Of course no one gained any heat:
Annihilator ANH-1A (Orange) gains 1 heat, sinks 1 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Charger CGR-1A5 (Cyan) gains 1 heat, sinks 1 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Archer ARC-2R (Cyan) gains 1 heat, sinks 1 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Centurion CN9-AH (Cyan) gains 5 heat, sinks 5 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Mongoose MON-67 (Cyan) gains 1 heat, sinks 1 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Wolverine WVR-6K (Orange) gains 2 heat, sinks 2 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Hatchetman HCT-3F (Orange) gains 4 heat, sinks 4 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Jenner JR7-F (Orange) gains 5 heat, sinks 5 heat and is now at 0 heat.
Let's see how many salvos Cyan gets off before the brawl starts.

 

[tindrli]

CHARGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[eklektyk]

:letsgetthefirestarted:

 

[good little toastboy]

Round 3 Movement (range advantage)

Orange decides to leave the Annihilator in the forest on the hill while the rest of the lance advances carefully. The Jenner and the Hatchetman jump again, focusing on not getting hit. In the east the Wolverine walks forward but right as he wants to fire his large laser the Mongoose drops to the ground. The Charger runs north towards the Jenner and Hatchetman getting backed up by the Centurion who climbs the hill, the Archer also seems to be heading a bit to the north to extend its reach.

Lance Orange:

Annihilator (+0, no movement)
Charger (19 hexes) out of range
Archer (24 hexes) out of range
Centurion (20 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (17 hexes) out of range

Wolverine (+1, walked)
Charger (20 hexes) out of range
Archer (19 hexes) out of range
Centurion (21 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (12 hexes) no LoS

Hatchetman (+3, jumped)
Charger (14 hexes) +2 (+1 target movement, +1 intervening light woods)
Archer (20 hexes) out of range
Centurion (16 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (16 hexes) out of range

Jenner (+3, jumepd)
Charger (13 hexes) out of range
Archer (19 hexes) out of range
Centurion (15 hexes) out of range
Mongoose (15 hexes) out of range

Lance Cyan:

Charger (+2, ran)
Annihilator (19 hexes) out of range
Wolverine (20 hexes) out of range
Hatchetman (14 hexes) out of range
Jenner (13 hexes) out of range

Archer (+1, walked)
Annihilator (24 hexes) out of range
Wolverine (19 hexes) +1 (+1 target movement)
Hatchetman (20 hexes) +5 (+1 target movement, +1 target jumped, +2 intervening light woods, +1 target in light woods)
Jenner (19 hexes) +4 (+1 target movement, +1 target jumped, +1 intervening light woods, +1 target in light woods)

Centurion (+2, ran)
Annihilator (20 hexes) +1 (+1 target in light woods)
Wolverine (21 hexes) +1 (+1 target movement)
Hatchetman (16 hexes) +4 (+1 target movement, +1 target jumped, +1 intervening light woods, +1 target in light woods)
Jenner (15 hexes) +3 (+1 target movement, +1 target jumped, +1 target in light woods)

Mongoose (+1, walked)
Annihilator (17 hexes) out of range
Wolverine (12 hexes) out of range
Hatchetman (16 hexes) out of range
Jenner (15 hexes) out of range

 

[rashiakas]

Updating?

 

[Country_Gravy]

I don't think toastboy is going to make it for an update, bros. I found a video of him on the net: