Total Warfare is the single-source rulebook for people who play BattleTech. It is not intended to teach new players the game, but rather to serve as a reference work for people who know the game, while introducing more technologies and expansive rules than appear in the basic box set. The introductory game in the BattleTech line is the BattleTech Introductory Box Set. New players should pick up that product before diving into this one. Construction rules for the various units presented in Total Warfare can be found in BattleTech TechManual.

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In this introduction to the BattleTech game and universe, players each take control of one or more giant walking war machines (BattleMechs, aka 'Mechs) and battle until their opponent is destroyed or until the scenario objectives being played are completed. In 2019 the old BattleTech Introductory Box Set was replaced by two all-new box sets. The second of these (after the Beginner Box) is A Game of Armored Combat. AGoAC comes with eight 'Mech miniatures (made to a higher quality level than the previous generation of box set miniatures). The AGoAC rules cover introductory weapons and construction technology, and the standard BattleTech ruleset for 'Mechs. An expansion for this set, the BattleTech: Clan Invasion box set, adds more advanced technologies and introduces the Clan factions. In terms of rulebooks, the intended follow-on from this box is either the BattleMech Manual (for more advanced but still 'Mech-only play) or Total Warfare (for combined arms play featuring 'Mechs, combat vehicles, infantry, air support, etc).

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BattleTech: Alpha Strike Box Set is a starter box for BattleTech Alpha Strike, in which you will find thirteen miniatures (including two new Wraith and Pouncer redesigns and seven all-new variants, in new poses. The total miniatures are: Archer, Atlas, Blackjack, Fire Moth, Locust, Nova, Phoenix Hawk, Pouncer, Timber Wolf, Warhammer, Warhawk, Wasp and Wraith, plus cardboard scenery so you can start your battles right out of the box. All accompanied by rulebook, fiction novel, Alpha Strike cards, pilot, Support, reference sheets, tokens, etc... Everything you need to start your Alpha Strike matches. BattleTech is the world’s greatest armored combat game. In Alpha Strike, you take command of large-scale engagements, fueled by tabletop miniatures gameplay designed for the modern wargamer. Inside is everything you need to start tossing dice and moving miniatures on your game table.

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In this introduction to the BattleTech game and universe, players each take control of one giant walking war machine (a BattleMech, aka 'Mech) and battle until one is destroyed or until the scenario objectives being played are completed.In 2019 the old BattleTech Introductory Box Set was replaced by two all-new box sets. The first of these is the Beginner Box. More affordable than the old box, it comes with two 'Mech miniatures (made to a higher quality level than the previous generation of box set miniatures) and special simplified "Quick-Start Rules" for 'Mech combat designed to teach the game quickly to newcomers. The most notable changes are that the Quick Start Rules omit heat generation and management, critical hits, and the "Inner Structure" of the mech. The intended follow-on box from this is the "A Game of Armored Combat" (2019) box. In 2022 the Beginner box was updated and reprinted. As a result the included Wolverine was replaced with a Vindicator.Publisher ad copy:"BattleTech is the world’s greatest armored combat game, filled with a myriad of epic stories and gaming experiences to satiate any player: miniatures to RPG play, hobby painting to fiction, and beyond. The BattleTech Beginner Box is the first step on that fantastic journey and includes everything you need to get started: two high-quality miniatures, quick-start rules, a mapsheet, cards to represent your MechWarrior’s unique skills, dice, and more."Contents:2 fully assembled (un-painted) miniatures18″ x 22″ full-color game map (double-sided)Die-cut 'Mech & terrain tokensQuick-Start RulesUniverse booklet24-page fiction novella, "Golden Rule"Record SheetsMechWarrior cardsTwo six-sided dice

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BattleTech is the world's greatest armored combat game, filled with epic stories and gaming experiences to satiate any player: miniatures to RPG play, hobby painting to fiction, and beyond. The BattleTech Beginner Box is the first step on that fantastic journey and includes everything you need to get started: two high-quality miniatures, quick-start rules, a mapsheet, cards to represent your MechWarrior's unique skills, dice, and more.  Do you have what it takes to plant the banner of victory and become a legend? Leap into the action and find out!

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Take your warfare to a whole new level of excitement! Deploy under cover of exotic weather and severe planetary conditions. Surprise your enemy with your mastery of new battlefield tactics—from artillery to command-level comms to minefields! A daring commander can take advantage of any or all of these….if he’s brave enough to seize the moment!Tactical Operations:Advanced Rules is the one-source reference for advanced rules that apply to on-world operations. It includes new movement and combat options.Note: Together with Tactical Operations: Advanced Units & Equipment, the content of Tactical Operations: Advanced Rules made up the book, Tactical Operations. But in June of 2020 it was split in two, because it was deemed to be too long with over 400 pages.

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