Well, since 114th Pennsylvania started the ball rolling (and HMGS doesn't think that club affiliation is worth noting in the PEL) here is the HAWKs slate for H'16.
Duncan Adams
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T-157 Necronomawhat? Fantasy; 11 AM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Steve Braun; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Homebrew/Savage Tales; No. of Players: 6. Once again, brave heroes search for the fabled manual of evil! This time the ancient tome is on the distant planet of Tekumel. This is one of the five games on the HAWKS Tekumel track.
T-161 The Battle Before the Battle Napoleonic; 2 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Duncan Adams; Scale: 25mm; Rules: Combat Patrol: Horse and Musket; No. of Players: 6. Battalions formed; lines dressed; banners flying. The drums start and one line begins moving, steadily closing toward the inevitable, violent collision. But before the lines close there is another battle which must be fought first – between the closing lines. Today we fight that battle of light infantry struggling to weaken the enemy's line while protecting its own.
T-188 Retreat From Tannenberg World War I; 2 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Kurt Schlegel; Scale: 10mm; Rules: Take Action!; No. of Players: 7. Sept. 2, 1914. After the defeat of the Second Army, Rennenkampf 's First Army must retreat back across the Alle River before the Germans organize a counterattack, while the Germans muster all available forces to eliminate the Russian bridgehead. Players under 13 welcome with a playing adult. 2 PM Thursday HISTORICON 2016 Preliminary Events List Page 5 4 PM
T-556 Rommel World War II; 2 PM; Length: 3 hrs; Hosted by: Dave Waxtel; Scale: 15mm; Rules: KISS Rommel; Sponsor: NYWA Club; No. of Players: 8. Operational level game involving German Italian and the British. Command divisions, sweep across the desert as your men engage in a brutal battle for control of north Africa Kids under 14 must be with adult, No Food 3 PM
T-152 The Battle of Battin Napoleonic; 3 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Eric Schlegel; Scale: 15mm; Rules: Le Feu et Fureur (modified Regimental Fire & Fury); No. of Players: 6. 7 Sept 1810. The Turks have a sent a column of 40,000 troops to relieve the siege of Ruschuk in Silitra. The Russian commander, Count General Kamensky, gathers a force of 21,000 and attacks their fortified camp near Battin. Players under 13 welcome with a playing adult.
T-187 Gremlins World War II; 3 PM; Length: 3 hrs; Hosted by: Bruce Kohrn; Scale: 1/285; Rules: Little Friends; No. of Players: 6. February 1 1942. Taroa, Marshall Islands. F4Fs of VF-6 meet A5Ms. Murphy's Law is intervening in the Wildcats first WWII fighter action. Fight the Claudes, Gremlins and your own planes for victory (and survival). Rules taught. Fledglings with adult co-pilots welcome 4 PM
T-167 Battle for Zossen World War II; 6 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: David Wood; Scale: 1/285; Rules: Look Sarge, No Charts: WWII; No. of Players: 6. It's April 1945 and Zossen is the last line of defense against the Soviet 3rd Guards Tank Army, advancing on the Berlin. Can the newly raised RAD Infanterie Division (consisting of labour service construction workers) and their support; a rag tag of training and experimental panzer units and some hastily trained Hitler youth, hold, or can the Russians break through?
T-155 Turks in Galicia: 1916 World War I; 7 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Bruce Anderson; Scale: 10mm; Rules: Take Action!; No. of Players: 7. With the Austrians crumbling under the weight of the Brusilov Offensive, Turks of the XV Corps (veterans of the Gallipoli Campaign) are sent in, in a desperate attempt to shore up the lines and stop the Russian hordes! Players under 13 welcome with a playing adult.
T-173 Tanker's Challenge World War II; 7 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Don Hogge; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Battleground WWII; No. of Players: 10. Mayhem reigns supreme as tank commanders try to be the last tank standing. It's an every tank for itself affair as players command American, Russian, German, British and French armored vehicles. Who can you trust to watch your six? Earn points for each kill. Progress from light armored vehicles up to the King Tiger and JS-III. Not exactly historical but always a good time.
F-168 The Dragon Is Dead Fantasy; 9 AM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: David Wood; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Bear Yourselves Valiantly; No. of Players: 6. The word is out, the dragon is dead. Four armies have marched. However, this time the Elves and the Dwarfs have agreed to be allies and split the treasure. Not wanting to lose their chance, the Humans and the Goblins also decided to unite. Who will get there first (and can whoever gets there first hold on to the treasure long enough to get away with it.)
F-174 Trouble in the Rubble World War II; 9 AM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Don Hogge; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Battleground WWII; No. of Players: 6. Tenacious Germans dug-in the ruins of St Lo, hoping to delay the American advance for weeks. The German defense was scattered and outmatched. It would prove to be a short, but hard fought battle for the city. Gamers under the age of 14 are welcome with an adult.
F-164 Battle of Maissin; 22 August1914 World War I; 1 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Duncan Adams; Scale: 10mm; Rules: Look Sarge, No Charts: 1914; No. of Players: 6. On August 22nd four massive armies – two French, two German – collided in the Ardennes resulting in dozens of isolated brigade sized battles. Two of those battles erupted at the neighboring towns of Maissin and Anloy. At Maissin the Germans desperately clung to the town to the last extremity against overwhelming French numbers. Rules will be taught. Young gamers welcome with playing adult.
F-169 A Bridge at Vittoria 1813 Napoleonic; 2 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: David Wood; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Fate of Battle; No. of Players: 4. Can the British capture the bridge at Gamarra Major, or will the French hold their left flank?
F-191 The Streets of Stalingrad World War II; 2 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Eric Schlegel; Scale: 20mm; Rules: Combat Patrol; No. of Players: 8. 22 Oct 1942. Elements of the Infanterie Division 389, supported by armor and engineers with flame throwers and demo charges, are ordered to assault the Barrikady and Krasny Oktyabr factories held by remnants of the 138th & 308th Rifle Divisions. Players under 13 welcome with a playing adult.
F-183 The Arena Fantasy; 3 PM; Length: 3 hrs; Hosted by: Bill Acheson; Scale: 90mm; Rules: Morituri te Salutant; No. of Players: 10. The Emperor has declared a holiday, and what better way to celebrate than with gratuitous violence? Join the fun in the Arena as champions from all the clans and temples meet to
F-181 Who Wants to Take a Viking Cruise? Dark Ages; 7 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Jim McWilliams; Scale: 25mm; Rules: Saga; No. of Players: 6. Who wants to take a cruise? No ticket required, free oars provided? Viking raiders are looking for a few good men and women to man the oars for the trip home north. Can your lord protect you from a cold trip north.
F-177 Bad Day at Husaybah April 2004 Modern; 7 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Michael Pierce; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Force on Force; No. of Players: 5. Unknown to the Marines in Husaybah, Al Qaeda moved 300 insurgents into the city. The insurgents moved from harassing mortar attacks to direct assaults on Marine units. A Marine OP became involved in a major fire fight requiring the Marine QRF to rescue them. Can the QRF relieve and extract the OP from the insurgents?
F-156 Combat Patrol: Star Wars SciFi; 7 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Gregory Priebe; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Combat Patrol: World War II Skirmish; No. of Players: 6. On an ancient, war-torn world, a rebel strike team searches desperately for relics that can aid their cause. Little do they know that the forces of the Galactic Empire are already on their trail. The card-based rule system of Combat Patrol comes to a galaxy far, far, away. Will you fight for freedom in the galaxy, or will you embrace the power of the Dark Side? Children 14 and under welcome only with a participating adult.
F-186 Battle of Anloy; 22 August 1914 World War I; 7 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Duncan Adams; Scale: 10mm; Rules: Look Sarge, No Charts: 1914; No. of Players: 5. On August 22nd four massive armies – two French, two German – collided in the Ardennes resulting in dozens of isolated brigade sized battles. Two of those battles erupted at the neighboring towns of Maissin and Anloy. The French dashed to reach Anloy first to cut off the defeated Germans from Maissin only to find fresh German forces there ahead of them. Rules will be taught. Young gamers welcome with playing adult.
F-548 Break the Bombardment ! World War I; 7 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Geoffrey Graff; Scale: 1/2400; Rules: General Quarters 2, Modified; No. of Players: 8. Early in the war, as the German armies were sweeping through France and along the coast, the allies tried several new ideas, including naval bombardment. Here we consider such an action, and the German reaction. A confusing action, reaction and counter reaction, using ships that were expendable at this time.
F-160 River Crossing at Arnaville World War II; 7 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Don Hogge; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Battleground WWII; No. of Players: 6. It is mid-September 1944. US Forces have crossed the Moselle using rubber assault boats and have established a small bridgehead. The infantry has to hold on long enough for a bridge to be erected to allow for armored forces to cross over. The Germans are attempting to eliminate the bridgehead. Gamers under the age of 14 are welcome with an adult.
S-158 Battle of Falling Waters Fantasy; 9 AM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Bill Acheson; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Crusader; No. of Players: 6. After the Encounter in the Valley, our minor Tsolyani noble is now accompanying a larger contingent of Tsolyani soldiers and allies to force the Mu'uglanyani and their allies out of the region. What happens when each side literally runs into the other? Join us and find out! This is one of the five games on the HAWKS Tekumel track. 9 AM Saturday HISTORICON 2016 Preliminary Events List Page 30 9 AM
S-170 Kids, The Dragon is Dead Fantasy; 9 AM; Length: 2.5 hrs; Hosted by: David Wood; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Blood and Swash; No. of Players: 8. The word is out, the dragon is dead. Bands of adventures have traveled to the island where the dragon kept its hoard. Which group will get the most treasure? A kid's game. Playing adults are welcome (if space allows) only with a child.
S-163 Tanks in the Streets World War II; 9 AM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Kurt Schlegel; Scale: 25mm; Rules: Band of Brothers (modified); No. of Players: 7. March 30, 1945. With the Battle of Dessau bogging down due to the German commitment of armor, the only Super-Pershing tank to see combat drives into Dessau to hunt down its counterparts. Players under 13 welcome with a playing adult.
S-171 Kerfuffle at the Crossroads World War II; 9 AM; Length: 3 hrs; Hosted by: Buck Surdu; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Combat Patrol(TM): World War II; No. of Players: 6. An American patrol advances toward an important crossroads and bumps into a German patrol in 1944. Both forces jockey for position and call for reinforcements. Learn to play Combat Patrol. Fight the battle, not the rules. Gamers under 13 welcome with a participating adult.
S-179 Italy vs. Austria: Battle for Gorizia World War I; 1 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Steve Gelhard; Scale: 10mm; Rules: Take Action!; No. of Players: 7. In this 6th Battle of the Isonzo, Italian Marshall Cadorna took advantage of Austria's failed attack in the Trentino by attacking at Gorizia and after five assaults, finally achieved his breakthrough. Players under 13 welcome with a playing adult.
S-172 WWII Armies for Kids Giveaway World War II; 1 PM; Length: 2 hrs; Hosted by: Buck Surdu; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Milk and Cookies Rules; No. of Players: 6. Allies vs. Germans some time during WWII. The HAWKs annual Historicon Armies for Kids giveaway game, this time WWII. After playing this WWII skirmish game, all the kids in the game take home two armies and some extra goodies to play with their friends. Gamers 10 and under only!
S-162 The Lord of the Rings – The Breaking of the Fellowship Fantasy; 2 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: David Schlegel; Scale: 25mm; Rules: Blood & Swash (modified); No. of Players: 6. Boromir has just attempted to take the Ring from Frodo and Frodo has disappeared. Now the remainder of the Fellowship are beset by orcs from both Mordor and Isengard. Join the heroes and attempt to protect the hobbits or join the orcs and attempt to bring the Ring to your master in his tower. Players under 12 welcome with a playing adult 2 PM Saturday HISTORICON 2016 Preliminary Events List Page 37 2 PM
S-185 A Mess In Grozny Modern; 2 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Michael Byrne; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Force on Force; No. of Players: 6. The Chechen defending Grozny launched a successful night attack driving the Russians back and surrounding elements of a platoon. The Russians are launching a hasty counter attack to save the units. Can the Russians free the surrounded soldiers before the Chechens destroy the units?
S-165 Orthez; 1814 Napoleonic; 2 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Duncan Adams; Scale: 10mm; Rules: Fate of Battle; No. of Players: 6. While the allies run Napoleon to ground in northern France Wellington emerges from the Peninsula driving to be in on the kill. The Duke faces his old foe Soult on the high ground above Orthez – the last barrier to open country. With Fate of Battle there are no large chart cards to spoil the aesthetics of your game. Fight the battle, not the rules.
S-180 The Barbary Storm: 1560 Renaissance; 2 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: David Cook; Scale: 1/300; Rules: Galleys, Guns, and Glory!; Sponsor: Skull & Crown; Prize: Rulebook and galley; No. of Players: 6. Mediterranean Sea, 1560. The Christian fleet bound to assault Tripoli has been battered by a powerful storm. Pursued by Barbary corsairs and Turkish galleys, scattered contingents attempt to reach the safety of Djerba. Command galleys of Spaniards, Maltese, Turks, and corsairs in this naval action using the Galleys, Guns, and Glory! ships and rules. Rules will be taught. 2 PM Saturday HISTORICON 2016 Preliminary Events List Page 38 3 PM
S-159 Doctor Who: The Return of Fenric Seven Years War; 2 PM; Length: 3 hrs; Hosted by: Gregory Priebe; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Doctor Who Miniatures Game, 2nd Edition; No. of Players: 6. The Doctor and companions have landed in North America during the French and Indian War. To make matters worse, an ancient evil from the Doctor's past is threatening to emerge once again… Children 14 and under welcome only with a participating adult.
S-153 War Rocket Kid's Game SciFi; 4 PM; Length: 2 hrs; Hosted by: Buck Surdu; Scale: 1/1200; Rules: War Rocket; No. of Players: 4. Various space factions battle over control of communications satellites around a distant planet. The rules are fast and easy, and the games go quickly. This game is designed for kids. Adults welcome with a participating child. 5 PM
S-182 On the Seas of Tekumel Fantasy; 6 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Mike Lung; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Homebrew/Savage Tales; No. of Players: 8. Tekumel is home to many non-human races and the high seas are a great place for them to meet up a settle their differences! See what happens when the insect-like Hluss bring their ancient Lightning Bringers to fight ships made of wood and iron. Join in the fun as the frog-like Hlutgru storm aboard your vessel. This is one of the five games on the HAWKS Tekumel track.
S-549 Mr. Smee's Revenge Age of Piracy; 7 PM; Length: 2 hrs; Hosted by: Geoffrey Graff; Scale: Legos; Rules: Plastic Pirates; No. of Players: 8. Once again Captain Ogle takes the credit, and most of the treasure, after a successful attack. He does throw a nice party to celebrate, though. Mr. Smee, the First Mate, has decided that now is HIS time to lead the pirate crew. MUTINY ! Where will you stand? Are you loyal to the Captain, or will you join Mr. Smee? Or maybe you have another idea? Another game from the HAWKs designed for the younger gamer. Adults May be considered, but only with a playing child.
S-178 Who Wants to Take a Viking Cruise? Dark Ages; 7 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: James McWilliams; Scale: 25mm; Rules: Saga; No. of Players: 6. Who wants to take a cruise? No ticket required, free oars provided? Viking raiders are looking for a few good men and women to man the oars for the trip home north. Can your lord protect you from a cold trip north.
S-190 Hogwarts Homecoming Fantasy; 7 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Eric Schlegel; Scale: 25mm; Rules: Blood & Swash (modified); No. of Players: 8. It's homecoming week at Hogswarts and many former students have returned for the festivities. Following the Quidditch championship match, the alumni gather for a game of magical capture the flag. Join Griffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff or Slytherin and bring victory to your house. Players under 12 welcome with a playing adult.
S-175 Skirmish in New France French & Indian War; 7 PM; Length: 4 hrs; Hosted by: Don Hogge; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Muskets & Tomahawks; No. of Players: 6. The French and Indian War began after a series of incidents in the upper Ohio River valley. In an effort to gain control of the disputed territory, British forces established a series of forts and outposts throughout the region. French forces harassed these forts and ambushed their supply lines. During one daring raid, they destroyed storehouses and buildings outside the main fortification. Gamers under the age of 14 are welcome with an adult.
S-154 Warsaw Uprising World War II; 7 PM; Length: 3 hrs; Hosted by: Buck Surdu; Scale: 28mm; Rules: Combat Patrol(TM): World War II; No. of Players: 6. The Polish Resistance Home Army has risen up to eject the Nazis. The uprising is timed to coincide with the Soviet advance, but the Soviets stop short and enable the Nazis to crush the resistance after 63 days of bitter fighting. Learn to play Combat Patrol as a member of the resistance or the German army. Gamers under 13 welcome with a participating adult. No booze, please.
Z-189 The Thunder Dome Invitational Road Warrior Cross-country Race Future; 10 AM; Length: 3 hrs; Hosted by: Eric Schlegel; Scale: 1/72; Rules: Future Race (modified); No. of Players: 10. A cross-country race based on Jamie Davis' popular ‘Future Race' rules. Drivers will battle each other, the desert terrain and various other factors to be first around the oasis and over the finish line. Bumping is encouraged (some might say required) and style points will be awarded for the most spectacular wreck. Players under 13 welcome with a playing adult.
Z-166 Convoy Hunting in the Med World War II; 10 AM; Length: 2 hrs; Hosted by: Duncan Adams; Scale: 1/2400; Rules: Charted Seas; No. of Players: 6. British and Italian squadrons struggle for control of the shipping lanes with control of Africa in the balance. Home grown rules with historical feel, butlight fare for a Sunday morning. 11 AM
Z-105 Battletech – Deadliest MechWarrior: Archer Christofori v Devlin Stone SciFi; 11 AM; Length: 6 hrs; Hosted by: Charles Shumar; Scale: 1/285; Rules: Total Warfare; Sponsor: Iron Wind Metals; No. of Players: 12. Deadliest Mechwarrior – Clash of the Freedom Fighters. In this edition of Deadliest MechWarrior two of the greatest freedom fighters to live come face to face. From the FedCom Civil War we have the Cincinatus of his era Archer Christofari leading Archers Avengers, and from the waning days of the Word of Blake's tyranny we have Devlin Stone, the man who led the Inner Sphere to freedom against an army of fanatics. Who will come out on top. Who will be the Deadliest MechWarrior? All materials, miniatures and dice will be provided. Intermediate to experienced players and no Players under 15 years old.
