“Battle for Damian”: Immerse yourself in the brutal era of the clan invasion!

Are you ready for an epic battle that will put your tactical skills to the test and catapult you into the merciless conflicts of the BattleTech universe? Then “Battle for Damian” is just the thing for you! This campaign takes you back to the era of the Clan Invasion (3050 – 3061) and offers a captivating introductory adventure for BattleTech Alpha Strike.

The planet Damian: a battlefield for resources and honor

In the year 3052, the clan invasion war is raging. The resource-rich planet Damian, whose mines supply the rare metal boranite – essential for modern weapons and mech technology – becomes the focal point of a bitter battle. Clan Ghost Bear, led by the brilliant Star Colonel Torin Tseng, is attempting to conquer Damian completely in order to secure its supply routes. But the Free Republic of Rasalhaag, represented by the battle-hardened 3rd Hussar Company under Major Helga Kaarina, refuses to give up.

A fight to the death

What begins as a quick blitzkrieg with precise orbital drops and powerful OmniMechs from the Ghost Bears (such as Mad Dog, Dire Wolf and Timber Wolf) quickly turns into a bloody positional war. Major Kaarina refuses a formal “Trial of Possession” and vows to defend Damian with blood. The Hussars use Damian’s harsh terrain – dense forests, frozen lakes and rugged mountain ranges – for guerrilla tactics and hit-and-run attacks with their Griffin, Shadow Hawk and Catapult mechs to slow the advance of the technically superior clans. Even magnetic storms and unpredictable geography play a role.

The conflict escalates when Torin Tseng orders a direct attack on the capital Gråfjell, while Kaarina leads a surprise attack on the clan supply lines. In the decisive duel, Kaarina defeats the star Colonel Torin Tseng, forcing the Ghost Bears to retreat. Damian is saved – but at a high price. A pyrrhic victory for Rasalhaag, and the Ghost Bear clan vows revenge.

Why “Battle for Damian” is perfect for beginners (and veterans!):

This campaign has been specifically designed to introduce you to the BattleTech universe and its battle dynamics in an exciting way:

• Coherent story: Your victories and defeats directly influence the course of the story.
• Easy to get started: The campaign uses the streamlined Alpha Strike rules for fast and thrilling battles.
• Improved campaign elements: Compared to the previous campaigns “The Battle for Brixtania” and “Broken Sword”, the campaign elements have been expanded even further.
• Unit and pilot management:
  • Repair kits: Destroyed units cannot be used again immediately, but you start with six repair kits to make a destroyed unit immediately ready for battle again.
  • Pilot Survival and Experience: Pilots of destroyed mechs must make a Survival roll, which may result in injury or loss of the pilot. Surviving units can gain experience and improve their skill level, which affects their Point Values (PV).
• Dynamic environmental conditions: The weather is rolled before each mission, which affects the line of sight (LOS) and optionally modifies attack rolls.
• Tactical Depth: Each mission offers unique challenges that require smart planning and resource utilization.
• Flexible play: Thanks to the modular structure, you can play the missions flexibly in one or more sessions.
• Faction choice: Take on the role of the aggressive Clans or the resilient Free Republic, each with unique goals and strategies.

Prepare your BattleMechs – the battle for Damian awaits! Will you save the planet or doom it?