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| productioncode = WZK2101 | | productioncode = WZK2101 | ||
| year = January 2005 | | year = January 2005 | ||
− | | ISBN10 = | + | | ISBN10 = 1590412028 |
− | | ISBN13 = | + | | ISBN13 = 9781590412022 |
| MSRP = $29.99 | | MSRP = $29.99 | ||
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| era = [[Dark Age Era]] | | era = [[Dark Age Era]] | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
− | '''MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Set''' is the starter set for use in the MechWarrior: Age of Destruction expansion | + | '''MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Set''' is the starter set for use in the '''MechWarrior: Age of Destruction''' expansion to the ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age (Game System)|MechWarrior: Dark Age]]'' collectable miniatures game. |
==From the Website== | ==From the Website== | ||
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==Contents== | ==Contents== | ||
+ | Each starter set includes: | ||
− | * 10 prepainted units | + | * 10 prepainted units (2 'Mechs, 2 vehicles, 6 infantry) |
* 6 Mercenary contract cards | * 6 Mercenary contract cards | ||
* 4 terrain pieces | * 4 terrain pieces | ||
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* 2 pilot cards | * 2 pilot cards | ||
* 2 planetary condition cards | * 2 planetary condition cards | ||
− | * 1 flexible | + | * 1 flexible ruler |
* 1 playmat | * 1 playmat | ||
− | * 1 rulebook | + | * 1 [[MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Quick-Start and Rules of Warfare|rulebook]] |
* 1 special equipment card | * 1 special equipment card | ||
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+ | ==Complete Collection== | ||
+ | [[File:AD_SetSymbol.gif|Age of Destruction Set Symbol|thumb|right|80px]] | ||
+ | For information on the collections/sets of miniatures for ''MechWarrior: Dark Age'' and its expansions, see [[Miniatures - MechWarrior]]. Duplicated below is the summary of the [[Miniatures - MechWarrior#MechWarrior: Age of Destruction|MechWarrior: Age of Destruction set]]. | ||
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+ | There are 141 different figures available (32 infantry, 48 vehicles, 32 non-Unique 'Mechs, 12 Unique 'Mechs, plus 17 units with special rarity). Note: For non-Unique units, there existed multiple corresponding figures that differed in terms of faction and rank (e.g., Green, Veteran, Elite). Each unit in this set was marked with the Age of Destruction Set Symbol. | ||
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+ | '''Infantry:''' ''(Figure numbers 001-032)'' | ||
+ | * [[Infantry|Gun Nest]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Long-Range Missile|LRM Battery]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Field Gun|Towed Gauss Rifle]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Infantry|Pathfinders]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Undine|Undine Battle Armor]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[PAL Suit]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander Battle Armor]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Fenrir|Fenrir Battle Armor]] (4 figures) | ||
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+ | '''Vehicles:''' ''(Figure numbers 033-080)'' | ||
+ | * [[DI Multipurpose VTOL|DI Multipurpose Light VTOL]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[JI2A1|JI2A1 Attack APC]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Hadur|Hadur Fast Support Vehicle]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Hawk Moth|MHI Hawk Moth Gunship 2]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Zibler|Zibler Fast Strike Tank]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Saxon|Saxon APC]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[DI Morgan|DI Morgan Assault Tank]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Winston (Combat Vehicle)|Winston Combat Vehicle]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[R10|R10 Mechanized ICV]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[SM2|SM2 Heavy Artillery Vehicle]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Hanse MBT]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | * [[Sekhmet|Sekhmet Assault Vehicle]] (4 figures) | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Non-Unique 'Mechs:''' ''(Figure numbers 081-112)'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Mongoose]]'' (4 figures) | ||
+ | * ''[[Valiant (BattleMech)|Valiant]]'' (4 figures) | ||
+ | * ''[[Blade]]'' (4 figures) | ||
+ | * ''[[Uziel]]'' (4 figures) | ||
+ | * ''[[Thunder Fox]]'' (4 figures) | ||
+ | * ''[[Hatchetman]]'' (4 figures) | ||
+ | * ''[[Dasher II]]'' (4 figures) | ||
+ | * ''[[Ursa]]'' (4 figures) | ||
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+ | '''Unique 'Mechs:''' ''(Figure numbers 113-124)'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Arbalest|"Bolt" - Arbalest]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Firestarter (BattleMech)|"Cinders" - Firestarter]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Nyx|"Kolyu" - Nyx]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Cuirass|"Crusader" - Cuirass]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Mangonel|"Alpha" - Mangonel]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Rifleman|"Big Bertha" - Rifleman]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Jade Hawk|"Milagro" - Jade Hawk]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Cave Lion|"Anima" - Cave Lion]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Phoenix Hawk IIC|"Hellfire" - Phoenix Hawk IIC]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[BattleMaster|"Caber" - BattleMaster]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Xanthos (BattleMech)|"Chikako" - Xanthos]]'' | ||
+ | * ''[[Cygnus (BattleMech)|"Persuader" - Cygnus]]'' | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Special Rarity:''' ''(Figure numbers 125-141)'' | ||
+ | * [[Long-Range Missile|LRM Battery]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity) | ||
+ | * [[Undine|Undine Battle Armor]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity) | ||
+ | * [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander Battle Armor]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity) | ||
+ | * [[Infantry|Pathfinders]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity) | ||
+ | * [[PAL Suit]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity) | ||
+ | * [[Fenrir|Fenrir Battle Armor]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity) | ||
+ | * [[Zibler|Zibler Fast Strike Tank]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity) | ||
+ | * [[Sekhmet|Sekhmet Assault Vehicle]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity) | ||
+ | * ''[[Jade Hawk|"Blitz" - Jade Hawk]]'' (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity) | ||
+ | * ''[[Mangonel|"Copperhead" - Mangonel]]'' (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity) | ||
+ | * ''[[BattleMaster|Simon Kroeger "E.O.D." - BattleMaster]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base)) | ||
+ | * ''[[Thunder Fox|Earl Crowhurst "Twinkletoes" - Thunder Fox]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base)) | ||
+ | * ''[[Ursa|Phuong Trahn "Prowler" - Ursa]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base)) | ||
+ | * ''[[Xanthos (BattleMech)|Gabriel Smith "Wooly" - Xanthos]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base)) | ||
+ | * ''[[Jade Hawk|Aiko Ryohara "Phoenix" - Jade Hawk]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base)) | ||
+ | * ''[[Phoenix Hawk IIC|Enrico Fernali "Fu" - Phoenix Hawk IIC]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base)) | ||
+ | * ''[[Crimson Hawk]]'' (Ultra Rare(crimson base)) | ||
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==Game overview== | ==Game overview== | ||
− | The game is played turn per turn with | + | The game is played turn per turn with nonsimultaneous actions, using rulers and a non-hex-based map. The main game variant, [[MechWarrior: Solaris VII]], allow 'Mech vs. 'Mech combat to be played on hexed maps with simultaneously resolved damage. |
Units stats are simplified, thanks to the "Clix" bases called combat dial, taking place of the standard record sheet, allowing more units to be played in less time with easier damage/game evolution tracking of units. | Units stats are simplified, thanks to the "Clix" bases called combat dial, taking place of the standard record sheet, allowing more units to be played in less time with easier damage/game evolution tracking of units. | ||
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*A special effect stated on the gear card. | *A special effect stated on the gear card. | ||
− | MechWarrior cards often | + | MechWarrior cards often represent important and unique BattleTech Universe MechWarriors, with historic figures such as [[Anastasia Kerensky]],[[Natasha Kerensky]] or [[Kai Allard-Liao]] but also anonymous, academy graduated MechWarriors that can be played in multiple times in a same battleforce. |
Unique MechWarriors often carry with them a special ability, most often activated in their own 'Mech but at a greater point cost. This is a special rules activated in special cases representing a characteristic of the MechWarrior for combat, repairs, heat management... | Unique MechWarriors often carry with them a special ability, most often activated in their own 'Mech but at a greater point cost. This is a special rules activated in special cases representing a characteristic of the MechWarrior for combat, repairs, heat management... | ||
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The MechWarrior: Age of Destruction set consisted in 141 new units. | The MechWarrior: Age of Destruction set consisted in 141 new units. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*''WizKids MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Product Webpage (archived) (2005-2008) [http://web.archive.org/web/20060324085444/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=36800&frame=products Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=36800&frame=products)]'' | *''WizKids MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Product Webpage (archived) (2005-2008) [http://web.archive.org/web/20060324085444/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=36800&frame=products Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=36800&frame=products)]'' | ||
+ | *''WizKids MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Set Product Webpage (archived) (2006) [http://web.archive.org/web/20060324103854/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=39287&frame=products Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=39287&frame=products)]'' | ||
− | + | [[Category: MechWarrior: Dark Age Products|Age of Destruction Starter Set]] | |
− | [[Category: MechWarrior: Dark Age Products]] |
Latest revision as of 18:35, 30 March 2024
MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Set | |
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Product information | |
Type | Starter Set |
Publication information | |
Publisher | WizKids |
Product code | WZK2101 |
First published | January 2005 |
ISBN-10 | 1590412028 |
ISBN-13 | 9781590412022 |
MSRP | $29.99 |
Content | |
Era | Dark Age Era |
Series | Dark Age |
Description[edit]
MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Set is the starter set for use in the MechWarrior: Age of Destruction expansion to the MechWarrior: Dark Age collectable miniatures game.
From the Website[edit]
“ | Years of peace are at an end, and old enemies and allies begin to gather in the storm. Ace MechWarriors command armies of tanks and battle-armored troops on exotic planets under inhospitable conditions. Choose your favorite MechWarrior® pilot, pick a ’Mech™, customize its gear, and charge into battle!
The MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter contains everything two players need to play! The Starter Set includes opposing mercenary battle forces representing Wolf’s Dragoons and the 21st Centauri Lancers. All of the game pieces found in the Starter are not available in Boosters! Customize your ’Mechs with the included pilot and gear cards. Play on the included playmat or use the included planetary condition cards to change the field of battle! MechWarrior: Age of Destruction updates and upgrades the core MechWarrior rules with customizable ’Mechs, alliances, new order types, and more! |
” |
Contents[edit]
Each starter set includes:
- 10 prepainted units (2 'Mechs, 2 vehicles, 6 infantry)
- 6 Mercenary contract cards
- 4 terrain pieces
- 3 dice
- 2 gear cards
- 2 pilot cards
- 2 planetary condition cards
- 1 flexible ruler
- 1 playmat
- 1 rulebook
- 1 special equipment card
Complete Collection[edit]
For information on the collections/sets of miniatures for MechWarrior: Dark Age and its expansions, see Miniatures - MechWarrior. Duplicated below is the summary of the MechWarrior: Age of Destruction set.
There are 141 different figures available (32 infantry, 48 vehicles, 32 non-Unique 'Mechs, 12 Unique 'Mechs, plus 17 units with special rarity). Note: For non-Unique units, there existed multiple corresponding figures that differed in terms of faction and rank (e.g., Green, Veteran, Elite). Each unit in this set was marked with the Age of Destruction Set Symbol.
Infantry: (Figure numbers 001-032)
- Gun Nest (4 figures)
- LRM Battery (4 figures)
- Towed Gauss Rifle (4 figures)
- Pathfinders (4 figures)
- Undine Battle Armor (4 figures)
- PAL Suit (4 figures)
- Salamander Battle Armor (4 figures)
- Fenrir Battle Armor (4 figures)
Vehicles: (Figure numbers 033-080)
- DI Multipurpose Light VTOL (4 figures)
- JI2A1 Attack APC (4 figures)
- Hadur Fast Support Vehicle (4 figures)
- MHI Hawk Moth Gunship 2 (4 figures)
- Zibler Fast Strike Tank (4 figures)
- Saxon APC (4 figures)
- DI Morgan Assault Tank (4 figures)
- Winston Combat Vehicle (4 figures)
- R10 Mechanized ICV (4 figures)
- SM2 Heavy Artillery Vehicle (4 figures)
- Hanse MBT (4 figures)
- Sekhmet Assault Vehicle (4 figures)
Non-Unique 'Mechs: (Figure numbers 081-112)
- Mongoose (4 figures)
- Valiant (4 figures)
- Blade (4 figures)
- Uziel (4 figures)
- Thunder Fox (4 figures)
- Hatchetman (4 figures)
- Dasher II (4 figures)
- Ursa (4 figures)
Unique 'Mechs: (Figure numbers 113-124)
- "Bolt" - Arbalest
- "Cinders" - Firestarter
- "Kolyu" - Nyx
- "Crusader" - Cuirass
- "Alpha" - Mangonel
- "Big Bertha" - Rifleman
- "Milagro" - Jade Hawk
- "Anima" - Cave Lion
- "Hellfire" - Phoenix Hawk IIC
- "Caber" - BattleMaster
- "Chikako" - Xanthos
- "Persuader" - Cygnus
Special Rarity: (Figure numbers 125-141)
- LRM Battery (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
- Undine Battle Armor (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
- Salamander Battle Armor (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
- Pathfinders (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
- PAL Suit (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
- Fenrir Battle Armor (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
- Zibler Fast Strike Tank (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
- Sekhmet Assault Vehicle (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
- "Blitz" - Jade Hawk (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
- "Copperhead" - Mangonel (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
- Simon Kroeger "E.O.D." - BattleMaster (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
- Earl Crowhurst "Twinkletoes" - Thunder Fox (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
- Phuong Trahn "Prowler" - Ursa (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
- Gabriel Smith "Wooly" - Xanthos (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
- Aiko Ryohara "Phoenix" - Jade Hawk (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
- Enrico Fernali "Fu" - Phoenix Hawk IIC (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
- Crimson Hawk (Ultra Rare(crimson base))
References[edit]
- WizKids MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Product Webpage (archived) (2005-2008) Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=36800&frame=products)
- WizKids MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Set Product Webpage (archived) (2006) Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=39287&frame=products)