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It was designed to showcase the potential of the RPG system and the possibility of combining it with boardgame BattleTech combat, and can be played with as much or as little roleplaying between combat scenarios as the players want. It includes a strategic hex map of the Alshaya continent on [[Suk II]] where each hex is 188 kilometers across, for a strategic gameplay similar to what was later refined with [[Schwarzer Tag]]. | It was designed to showcase the potential of the RPG system and the possibility of combining it with boardgame BattleTech combat, and can be played with as much or as little roleplaying between combat scenarios as the players want. It includes a strategic hex map of the Alshaya continent on [[Suk II]] where each hex is 188 kilometers across, for a strategic gameplay similar to what was later refined with [[Schwarzer Tag]]. | ||
| − | An expansion pack with additional maps, force listings, units and [[BattleForce]] stats plus general tips and detailed written schedules for the operation | + | An expansion pack with additional maps, force listings, units and [[BattleForce]] stats plus general tips and detailed written schedules for the operation could be ordered via FanPro for 10 [[w:Deutsche Mark|DM]] plus postage, and was shipped on a 3.5" [[w:floppy disk|floppy disk]] for [[w:IBM PC compatible|IBM-PC]] or alternatively the [[w:Amiga|Commodore Amiga]]. |
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
| − | Between [[3031]] and [[3034]], i.e. in the aftermath of the [[Fourth Succession War]] and prior to the formation of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], rich platinum deposits are found on Alshaya, the smallest and hitherto rather unimportant continent of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] mining world [[Suk II]]. While the famed [[Hansen's Roughriders]] are already stationed on Suk II on a long-term garrison contract, the find prompts the government to hire [[Camerons Legion]]—or alternatively, the players' [[mercenary unit]], which should be roughly [[company]]-sized—to garrison Alshaya specifically. In typical Lyran fashion, the newly-arrived mercenaries will meet local political and military leaders including Roughriders CO [[Gerhardt Hansen]] and can make friends and enemies in the local political landscape as they settle in. | + | Between [[3031]] and [[3034]], i.e. in the aftermath of the [[Fourth Succession War]] and prior to the formation of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]], rich platinum deposits are found on Alshaya, the smallest and hitherto rather unimportant continent of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] mining world [[Suk II]]. While the famed [[Hansen's Roughriders]] are already stationed on Suk II on a long-term garrison contract, the find prompts the government to hire [[Camerons Legion]]—or alternatively, the players' [[mercenary unit]], which should be roughly [[company]]-sized—to garrison Alshaya specifically. In typical Lyran fashion, the newly-arrived mercenaries will meet local political and military leaders including Roughriders CO [[Gerhardt Hansen]], and can make friends and enemies in the local political landscape as they settle in. |
| − | Within days of the player unit's arrival on Suk II, [[Draconis Combine]] [[Warlord]] [[Ivan Sorenson]] enacts a plan to seize the planet with minimal forces. | + | Within days of the player unit's arrival on Suk II, [[Draconis Combine]] [[Warlord]] [[Ivan Sorenson]] enacts a plan to seize the planet with minimal forces. The losses from the recent [[Fourth Succession War]] have have stretched [[House Kurita]]'s troops thin and curbed their military adventurism for the time being, but Sorenson believes that if he can achieve success with his ploy, high command will see the opportunity and send occupation troops anyways. Precipitating the clandestine operation, the [[Tooth of Ymir]] mercenary unit is sent to Suk II for (ostensibly) a spoiling raid and to test the new mercenary defenders on Alshaya. In truth, they remain on-world and the [[DropShip]]s supposedly picking them up actually delivered additional troops who secretly prepare for a surprise attack to throw the defenders in disarray in preparation for a major invasion. |
It is up to the players to puzzle out what is happening from isolated encounters and (hopefully) proactive investigation. The players are supposed to uncover and thwart Sorenson's plan before its final stage can be carried out. Their ability to investigate the situation depends on their relationship with the government, the militia and other parties, who may or may not cooperate with the players' investigations and provide help in the shape of information or even vehicles such as hovercraft that can navigate the jungle rivers. If the players fail, Draconis Combine forces will invade Suk II in force, possibly crushing the player unit. | It is up to the players to puzzle out what is happening from isolated encounters and (hopefully) proactive investigation. The players are supposed to uncover and thwart Sorenson's plan before its final stage can be carried out. Their ability to investigate the situation depends on their relationship with the government, the militia and other parties, who may or may not cooperate with the players' investigations and provide help in the shape of information or even vehicles such as hovercraft that can navigate the jungle rivers. If the players fail, Draconis Combine forces will invade Suk II in force, possibly crushing the player unit. | ||
Revision as of 07:13, 20 February 2018
 | Apocryphal This article's subject is only mentioned in apocryphal sources, i.e. official BattleTech products which are not clearly Non-canon but do not meet the current Canon criteria either. For more information, check the Canonicity section. |
| Drachentrick | |
|---|---|
| Product information | |
| Type | RPG scenario/campaign |
| Author | Hartwig Nieder-Gassel |
| Pages | 21 |
| Illustrations | Hartwig Nieder-Gassel |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | FanPro (Wunderwelten magazine issue #14) |
| First published | 1992 |
| Content | |
| Era | Succession Wars era |
| Universe Date | between 3031 and 3034 |
Contents
Overview
Drachentrick was a campaign scenario for BattleTech and MechWarrior (RPG) by Hartwig Nieder-Gassel, published in issue #14 of the FanPro house magazine Wunderwelten.
It was designed to showcase the potential of the RPG system and the possibility of combining it with boardgame BattleTech combat, and can be played with as much or as little roleplaying between combat scenarios as the players want. It includes a strategic hex map of the Alshaya continent on Suk II where each hex is 188 kilometers across, for a strategic gameplay similar to what was later refined with Schwarzer Tag.
An expansion pack with additional maps, force listings, units and BattleForce stats plus general tips and detailed written schedules for the operation could be ordered via FanPro for 10 DM plus postage, and was shipped on a 3.5" floppy disk for IBM-PC or alternatively the Commodore Amiga.
Story
Between 3031 and 3034, i.e. in the aftermath of the Fourth Succession War and prior to the formation of the Free Rasalhague Republic, rich platinum deposits are found on Alshaya, the smallest and hitherto rather unimportant continent of the Lyran Commonwealth mining world Suk II. While the famed Hansen's Roughriders are already stationed on Suk II on a long-term garrison contract, the find prompts the government to hire Camerons Legion—or alternatively, the players' mercenary unit, which should be roughly company-sized—to garrison Alshaya specifically. In typical Lyran fashion, the newly-arrived mercenaries will meet local political and military leaders including Roughriders CO Gerhardt Hansen, and can make friends and enemies in the local political landscape as they settle in.
Within days of the player unit's arrival on Suk II, Draconis Combine Warlord Ivan Sorenson enacts a plan to seize the planet with minimal forces. The losses from the recent Fourth Succession War have have stretched House Kurita's troops thin and curbed their military adventurism for the time being, but Sorenson believes that if he can achieve success with his ploy, high command will see the opportunity and send occupation troops anyways. Precipitating the clandestine operation, the Tooth of Ymir mercenary unit is sent to Suk II for (ostensibly) a spoiling raid and to test the new mercenary defenders on Alshaya. In truth, they remain on-world and the DropShips supposedly picking them up actually delivered additional troops who secretly prepare for a surprise attack to throw the defenders in disarray in preparation for a major invasion.
It is up to the players to puzzle out what is happening from isolated encounters and (hopefully) proactive investigation. The players are supposed to uncover and thwart Sorenson's plan before its final stage can be carried out. Their ability to investigate the situation depends on their relationship with the government, the militia and other parties, who may or may not cooperate with the players' investigations and provide help in the shape of information or even vehicles such as hovercraft that can navigate the jungle rivers. If the players fail, Draconis Combine forces will invade Suk II in force, possibly crushing the player unit.
Featured Units
- 8th Rasalhague Regulars
- Cameron's Legion (as a stand-in for the playes' own mercenary unit)
- Hansen's Roughriders
- Tooth of Ymir
Canonicity
Published exclusively in an apocryphal magazine, the Drachentrick scenario must be considered apocryphal as well.
Wunderwelten was the house magazine of FanPro, who were the German BattleTech licensee at the time of publication and later even held the complete BattleTech license. While Wunderwelten does not technically meet the current criteria for canon, its BattleTech-related content does therefore still have a claim to being an official publication under a valid license.
Other Wunderwelten Scenarios
Other BattleTech scenarios published through the Wunderwelten magazine include
- Cargo Queen
- Der erste Kontakt
- Inselhüpfen
- Operation Zitadelle & Operation Striker
- Réunion
- Schwarzer Tag
- Testfall
Bibliography
- Wunderwelten, issue #14 (October 1992), pp. 10-22