BattleTech Alpha Strike

Mission Briefing – Your start in BattleTech: Alpha Strike

Welcome, MechWarrior. You have decided to leave complexity behind and focus on the essentials: Strategy, movement and pure firepower.
BattleTech: Alpha Strike is different from the classic simulations. We don’t use hex fields. We use the entire terrain. We play fast.
This briefing gives you everything you need to conduct your first test battle.

Introduction

A brief introduction to BattleTech Alpha Strike

Introduction

Beginner’s guide

The ultimate beginner’s guide for Alpha Strike. What do you need? Which boxes are available? What makes sense?

To the beginner’s guide

BattleTech Alphas Strike on hexes

Battletech Alpha Strike can be played both on maps without hexes (free-form maps, the actual standard for Alpha Strike) and on maps with hexes. Each variant has its own advantages and disadvantages, which depend on the preference of the players and the desired depth of play.

To the article

BattleTech Alpha Strike FAQ

Quick answers to the most frequently asked questions about BattleTech Alpha Strike

To the FAQ

Alpha Strike Force Building: Battalions of the 4th Succession Wars

In this series of articles, we will focus on the pinnacle of force building: the creation of a complete battalion for the 4th Succession Wars era (3028-3030). A battaillon for all the great houses of the inner sphere.

To force building

Campaigns for BattleTech Alpha Strike

Pure combat in BattleTech can be fascinating – after all, it’s all about tactical decisions, precise maneuvers and the power of your mechs on the battlefield. But campaign and scenario games take the gaming experience to a whole new level by adding depth, context and long-term excitement to the game.

To the campaigns

Strategy and tactics

BattleTech: Alpha Strike is a fast-paced and tactical tabletop game that puts you in the middle of the battles of the BattleTech universe. The key to success lies in the right strategy and tactics.

To the tactics articles
Painting BattleTech figures

Painting of BattleTech miniatures

Painting BattleTech miniatures is not only a creative process, but also really shows off your mechs – on the playing field and in the display case. With a little planning and patience, you can turn your miniatures into real eye-catchers.

To the Painting article

Playing field design

A well-designed playing field is essential to make the BattleTech gaming experience, be it Alpha Strike or the classic ruleset, more exciting and varied. The terrain influences the strategy, pace and dynamics of a game. Here are some tips on how to create an interesting playing field for BattleTech:

About the pitch design
Force building Kurita

Team planning

The right composition of your units is a decisive factor for your success on the battlefield. Whether in classic BattleTech or in Alpha Strike, the choice of your mechs and their synergy have a decisive influence on your tactics and strategy. But what is the best way to choose your units?

Team planning

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