Difference between revisions of "Combat Manual: Kurita"

m (MSRP formatting)
m (→‎Description: Force Manual: Kurita mention)
 
(5 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
 
 
{{InfoBoxProduct
 
{{InfoBoxProduct
 
| image              = CM-Kurita.jpg
 
| image              = CM-Kurita.jpg
Line 10: Line 9:
 
| cover              = [[Anthony Scroggins]]
 
| cover              = [[Anthony Scroggins]]
 
| interiorart        =  
 
| interiorart        =  
−
| illustrations      = Ray Arrastia <br/> [[Mark Hayden (person)|Mark Hayden]]<br/> [[Alexander Immerzeel]]<br/> [[David Allen Kerber]]<br/> [[Chris Lewis]]<br/> [[Florian Mellies]]<br/> Anthony Scroggins<br/> [[Eric Williams]]
+
| illustrations      = Ray Arrastia <br/> [[Mark Hayden (person)|Mark Hayden]] <br/> [[Alexander Immerzeel]] <br/> [[David Allen Kerber]] <br/> [[Chris Lewis]] <br/> [[Florian Mellies]] <br/> Anthony Scroggins <br/> [[Eric Williams]]
 
| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
 
| publisher          = [[Catalyst Game Labs]]
 
| productioncode      = CAT35261
 
| productioncode      = CAT35261
Line 26: Line 25:
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
−
Second in the [[Combat Manual]] series, '''Combat Manual: Kurita''' is a faction specific sourcebook designed by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] for the [[Alpha Strike (rules)|Alpha Strike game system]] and its expansions, including the [[Abstract Combat System]] found in ''[[Interstellar Operations]]''. The sourcebook covers the time period on the cusp of the [[Clan Invasion]], focused on mercenary companies working for various Succession Houses and other interests.
+
Second and ultimately last entry released in the [[Combat Manual]] series, '''Combat Manual: Kurita''' is a faction specific sourcebook designed by [[Catalyst Game Labs]] for the [[Alpha Strike (rules)|Alpha Strike game system]] and its expansions, including the [[Abstract Combat System]] found in ''[[Interstellar Operations]]''. The sourcebook covers the time period on the cusp of the [[Clan Invasion]], focused on mercenary companies working for various Succession Houses and other interests.
  
 
The book provides information on various [[House Kurita]] units operating at the time. Alpha Strike rules for the creation of a typical House Kurita unit are also featured, as is a mini-[[Technical Readout]] covering (previously) [[Unseen]] [[BattleMech]]s with reimagined appearances.
 
The book provides information on various [[House Kurita]] units operating at the time. Alpha Strike rules for the creation of a typical House Kurita unit are also featured, as is a mini-[[Technical Readout]] covering (previously) [[Unseen]] [[BattleMech]]s with reimagined appearances.
  
 
Initially, ''Combat Manual: Kurita'' was released electronically on July 9th, 2016.
 
Initially, ''Combat Manual: Kurita'' was released electronically on July 9th, 2016.
 +
 +
A reworked and updated version including [[BattleTech (board game)|''BattleTech'']] as well as Alpha Strike information, ''[[Force Manual: Kurita]]'', is scheduled for release in Third Quarter 2024.
  
 
==Product Description==
 
==Product Description==
Line 39: Line 40:
 
''From the moment Shiro Kurita raised the Dragon's banner, the soldiers of House Kurita have remained dedicated to the warrior's path above all others. For seven centuries they have spread fear and respect in equal measure, expanding and protecting the Dragon with loyalty and honor tempered by the ancient code of bushido and forged in battles on a hundred worlds.''
 
''From the moment Shiro Kurita raised the Dragon's banner, the soldiers of House Kurita have remained dedicated to the warrior's path above all others. For seven centuries they have spread fear and respect in equal measure, expanding and protecting the Dragon with loyalty and honor tempered by the ancient code of bushido and forged in battles on a hundred worlds.''
  
−
''BattleTech Combat Manual: Kurita'' contains information on these warriors. This manual examines the combat commands of the Draconis Combine, detailing their histories, tactics, unit crests, paint schemes, and notable personnel. This Alpha Strike expansion includes special rules for unique character abilities, faction-specific rules, force-building, and a mini-Technical Readout—everything you need to field your favorite Draconis Combine unit on the tabletop, or create your own.''}}
+
''BattleTech Combat Manual: Kurita'' contains information on these warriors. This manual examines the combat commands of the Draconis Combine, detailing their histories, tactics, unit crests, paint schemes, and notable personnel. This Alpha Strike expansion includes special rules for unique character abilities, faction-specific rules, force-building, and a mini-Technical Readout—everything you need to field your favorite Draconis Combine unit on the tabletop, or create your own.''}}
  
 
==Contents==
 
==Contents==
−
*''[[Test of Honor]]'' (short story)
+
{{div col|colwidth=25em}}
−
*Realms of the Dragon
+
* ''[[Test of Honor]]'' (short story)
 +
* Realms of the Dragon
 
:*Founding
 
:*Founding
 
:*The Star League
 
:*The Star League
Line 50: Line 52:
 
:*The Ronin War
 
:*The Ronin War
 
:*The War of 3039
 
:*The War of 3039
−
:*The Present  
+
:*The Present
 
:*The Pillar of Steel
 
:*The Pillar of Steel
−
*Kurita Combat Commands
+
* Kurita Combat Commands
 
:*[[Sword of Light]]
 
:*[[Sword of Light]]
 
:**[[First Sword of Light]]
 
:**[[First Sword of Light]]
Line 60: Line 62:
 
:**[[Seventh Sword of Light]]
 
:**[[Seventh Sword of Light]]
 
:**[[Eighth Sword of Light]]
 
:**[[Eighth Sword of Light]]
−
:***''The Kessel Run'' (Scenario)
+
:*** ''The Kessel Run'' (Scenario)
 
:*[[Dieron Regulars]]
 
:*[[Dieron Regulars]]
 
:**[[Eighth Dieron Regulars]]
 
:**[[Eighth Dieron Regulars]]
 
:**[[Eighteenth Dieron Regulars]]
 
:**[[Eighteenth Dieron Regulars]]
−
:**[[22nd Benjamin Regulars|Twenty-Second Dieron Regulars]]  
+
:**[[22nd Benjamin Regulars|Twenty-Second Dieron Regulars]]
−
:**''Regular Scouting'' (Scenario)
+
:** ''Regular Scouting'' (Scenario)
 
:***Other Dieron
 
:***Other Dieron
 
:***Regular Sub-Commands
 
:***Regular Sub-Commands
Line 71: Line 73:
 
:**[[3rd Galedon Regulars|Third Galedon Regulars]]
 
:**[[3rd Galedon Regulars|Third Galedon Regulars]]
 
:**[[9th Galedon Regulars|Nineteenth Galedon Regulars]]
 
:**[[9th Galedon Regulars|Nineteenth Galedon Regulars]]
−
:**Other Galdeon
+
:**Other Galedon
 
:**Regulars Galedon Sub-Commands
 
:**Regulars Galedon Sub-Commands
 
:*[[Benjamin Regulars]]
 
:*[[Benjamin Regulars]]
Line 88: Line 90:
 
:**Other Rasalhague
 
:**Other Rasalhague
 
:**Regular Sub-Commands
 
:**Regular Sub-Commands
−
:***''Quarry of Honor'' (Scenario)
+
:*** ''Quarry of Honor'' (Scenario)
 
:*[[Alshain Regulars]]
 
:*[[Alshain Regulars]]
 
:**[[4th Alshain Regulars|Fourth Alshain Regulars]]
 
:**[[4th Alshain Regulars|Fourth Alshain Regulars]]
Line 101: Line 103:
 
:**Other Sun Zhang
 
:**Other Sun Zhang
 
:**Cadre Sub-Commands
 
:**Cadre Sub-Commands
−
:***''Training Run'' (Scenario)
+
:*** ''Training Run'' (Scenario)
 
:*[[An Ting Legion]]
 
:*[[An Ting Legion]]
 
:**[[2nd An Ting Legion|Second An Ting Legion]]
 
:**[[2nd An Ting Legion|Second An Ting Legion]]
 
:**Other An Ting
 
:**Other An Ting
 
:**Legion Sub-Commands
 
:**Legion Sub-Commands
−
:***''Island Invasion (Scenario)
+
:*** ''Island Invasion (Scenario)
 
:***GAME SETUP
 
:***GAME SETUP
 
:*[[Amphigean Light Assault Group]]
 
:*[[Amphigean Light Assault Group]]
Line 124: Line 126:
 
:**[[3rd Proserpina Hussars|Third Proserpina Hussars]]
 
:**[[3rd Proserpina Hussars|Third Proserpina Hussars]]
 
:**Hussars Sub-Commands
 
:**Hussars Sub-Commands
−
:***''Clash on Cassandra'' (Scenario)
+
:*** ''Clash on Cassandra'' (Scenario)
 
:*[[Ghost Regiments]]
 
:*[[Ghost Regiments]]
 
:**[[1st Ghost|First Ghost]]
 
:**[[1st Ghost|First Ghost]]
−
:***''Sadalbari Pursuit'' (Scenario)
+
:*** ''Sadalbari Pursuit'' (Scenario)
 
:**[[8th Ghost|Eighth Ghost]]
 
:**[[8th Ghost|Eighth Ghost]]
 
:**Other Ghost
 
:**Other Ghost
Line 138: Line 140:
 
:**[[Ryuken-go]]
 
:**[[Ryuken-go]]
 
:**Other Ryuken Sub-Commands
 
:**Other Ryuken Sub-Commands
−
*'''FRR-KungsArmé'''
+
* '''FRR-KungsArmé'''
 
:*[[Drakøns]]
 
:*[[Drakøns]]
 
:**[[1st Drakøns|First Drakøns]]
 
:**[[1st Drakøns|First Drakøns]]
−
:**Other Drakøns Sub-Commaands
+
:**Other Drakøns Sub-Commands
 
:*[[Hussars_(Free_Rasalhague_Republic)|Hussars]]
 
:*[[Hussars_(Free_Rasalhague_Republic)|Hussars]]
 
:**[[3rd Hussars (Free Rasalhague Republic)|Third Hussars]]
 
:**[[3rd Hussars (Free Rasalhague Republic)|Third Hussars]]
Line 149: Line 151:
 
:**Other Freemen Commands
 
:**Other Freemen Commands
 
:*[[Kavalleri]]
 
:*[[Kavalleri]]
−
:**[[1st Kavalleri|First Kavalleri]]
+
:**[[1st Kavalleri (Free Rasalhague Republic)|First Kavalleri]]
 
:**Other Kavalleri Sub-Commands
 
:**Other Kavalleri Sub-Commands
 
:*[[Gunzburg Eagles]]
 
:*[[Gunzburg Eagles]]
−
*Rules Addendum
+
* Rules Addendum
 
:*Force Building
 
:*Force Building
 
:**Force Building Terms
 
:**Force Building Terms
Line 173: Line 175:
 
:***Standard Lances
 
:***Standard Lances
 
:***Availability Lists
 
:***Availability Lists
−
:**What if I Just Want top Start Playing?
+
:**What if I Just Want to Start Playing?
 
:***Step 3: Select Skill and Modify PV
 
:***Step 3: Select Skill and Modify PV
 
:***Step 4: Assign Special Pilot Abilities
 
:***Step 4: Assign Special Pilot Abilities
Line 193: Line 195:
 
:***Order Lance
 
:***Order Lance
 
:***Berserker Lance (Close Combat Lance)
 
:***Berserker Lance (Close Combat Lance)
−
:***Anti-'Mech Lance  
+
:***Anti-'Mech Lance
 
:**Standard Lance
 
:**Standard Lance
 
:*MechWarriors of the DCMS
 
:*MechWarriors of the DCMS
 
:*Technical Readout
 
:*Technical Readout
 
:**[[Wasp|WSP-1A Wasp]]
 
:**[[Wasp|WSP-1A Wasp]]
−
:**[[Phoenix Hawk|PHX-1 ''Phoenix Hawk'']]
+
:**[[Phoenix Hawk|PXH-1 ''Phoenix Hawk'']]
 
:**[[Wolverine|WVR-6R ''Wolverine'']]
 
:**[[Wolverine|WVR-6R ''Wolverine'']]
 
:**[[BattleMaster|BLR-1G ''BattleMaster'']]
 
:**[[BattleMaster|BLR-1G ''BattleMaster'']]
−
*Samurai and Ronins
+
* Samurai and Ronin
−
*Kurita Faction Lists
+
* Kurita Faction Lists
 +
{{div col end}}
  
 
==Notes==
 
==Notes==
−
* The ''Combat Manual'' series was discontinued with the release of this book.
+
* The ''Combat Manual'' series was discontinued after the release of this book.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
<references />
 +
  
 
[[Category:Sourcebooks]]
 
[[Category:Sourcebooks]]
−
[[Category:Combat Manuals]]
+
[[Category:Force Manuals]]
 
[[Category:Alpha Strike Products]]
 
[[Category:Alpha Strike Products]]

Latest revision as of 06:51, 10 March 2024

CM-Kurita.jpg
Combat Manual: Kurita
Product information
Type Sourcebook
Author Geoff Swift
Development Ray Arrastia
Joshua Franklin
Primary writing Geoff Swift
Pages 128
Cover Artwork Anthony Scroggins
Illustrations Ray Arrastia
Mark Hayden
Alexander Immerzeel
David Allen Kerber
Chris Lewis
Florian Mellies
Anthony Scroggins
Eric Williams
Publication information
Publisher Catalyst Game Labs
Product code CAT35261
First published 31 August 2016 (hard copy)
ISBN-13 9781942487043
MSRP $34.99 (Print)
Content
Era Late Succession Wars era
Early Clan Invasion Era
Timeline 3025 - 3049
Series Combat Manuals
Preceded by Combat Manual: Mercenaries

Description[edit]

Second and ultimately last entry released in the Combat Manual series, Combat Manual: Kurita is a faction specific sourcebook designed by Catalyst Game Labs for the Alpha Strike game system and its expansions, including the Abstract Combat System found in Interstellar Operations. The sourcebook covers the time period on the cusp of the Clan Invasion, focused on mercenary companies working for various Succession Houses and other interests.

The book provides information on various House Kurita units operating at the time. Alpha Strike rules for the creation of a typical House Kurita unit are also featured, as is a mini-Technical Readout covering (previously) Unseen BattleMechs with reimagined appearances.

Initially, Combat Manual: Kurita was released electronically on July 9th, 2016.

A reworked and updated version including BattleTech as well as Alpha Strike information, Force Manual: Kurita, is scheduled for release in Third Quarter 2024.

Product Description[edit]

“ To Honor the Dragon

Some soldiers fight for money, some to spread their version of liberty, still others for a sense of adventure. For the men and women of the Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery there is only one reason for service: the honor of the Dragon.

From the moment Shiro Kurita raised the Dragon's banner, the soldiers of House Kurita have remained dedicated to the warrior's path above all others. For seven centuries they have spread fear and respect in equal measure, expanding and protecting the Dragon with loyalty and honor tempered by the ancient code of bushido and forged in battles on a hundred worlds.

BattleTech Combat Manual: Kurita contains information on these warriors. This manual examines the combat commands of the Draconis Combine, detailing their histories, tactics, unit crests, paint schemes, and notable personnel. This Alpha Strike expansion includes special rules for unique character abilities, faction-specific rules, force-building, and a mini-Technical Readout—everything you need to field your favorite Draconis Combine unit on the tabletop, or create your own.

”

Contents[edit]

  • Founding
  • The Star League
  • The Succession Wars
  • The Free Rasalhague Republic
  • The Ronin War
  • The War of 3039
  • The Present
  • The Pillar of Steel
  • Kurita Combat Commands
  • FRR-KungsArmé
  • Rules Addendum
  • Force Building
    • Force Building Terms
  • Select
  • Point Value Total
  • Choose an Era
  • Choose a Faction
  • Choose a Combat Command
    • Unit Organizations
      • BattleMech Organizations
      • Aerospace Organizations
      • Armor Organizations
      • Infantry Organizations
      • Artillery Organizations
      • Aviation Organizations
  • Build a Company
  • Build Formations
    • Step 1: Choose Formation Type
    • Step 2: Choose Units for the Formation
      • Standard Lances
      • Availability Lists
    • What if I Just Want to Start Playing?
      • Step 3: Select Skill and Modify PV
      • Step 4: Assign Special Pilot Abilities
  • Assigning Special Commands Abilities
    • Environment Specializations
      • Determine Force Experience Ratings
      • Determine Number of Special Command Abilities
      • Assign Special Command Abilities
  • Supplemental Mercenaries
  • Kurita Special Command Abilities
    • Environmental Specialization
      • Optional Game Setups
      • Environmental Conditions
    • Enemy Specializations
    • New Special Command Abilities
  • Kurita Lances (Formations)
    • New Lance (Formations) Types
      • Horde
      • Order Lance
      • Berserker Lance (Close Combat Lance)
      • Anti-'Mech Lance
    • Standard Lance
  • MechWarriors of the DCMS
  • Technical Readout
  • Samurai and Ronin
  • Kurita Faction Lists

Notes[edit]

  • The Combat Manual series was discontinued after the release of this book.

References[edit]

Retrieved from "https://www.sarna.net/wiki/index.php?title=Combat_Manual:_Kurita&oldid=1059106"