Howdy,
Reprise from yesterday (3/19) of the squadron action --- Exploding Spaceships.
Link from prior game: theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=558154"TMP link
With the initial pass, the CDU CA Cataphract expended 2/3 of it's missiles, to no great effect. With the CDU DD's taking some significant damage, the CDU squadron broke off the action (by leaving the table).
The MDF held off the initial CDU attack. No doubt those greedy CDU bastards will return with a stronger force. Dumas is too rich a prize to remain independent.
The key take away from the game was that the cost of veteran ships needs to be increased. Fun game.
Photo 1 – CDU squadron: CA Cataphract, and DD's Spatha, Mace, & Javelin
Photo 2 – MDF squadron: CL Priam, and DD's Hector & Ajax
Photo 3 – CDU at start; the black spheres indicate unspotted ships
Photo 4 – MDF at start; the planet Dumas to the right
Photo 5 – Long-range missile attack on the MDF – only one hit scored.
Photo 6 – Squadrons closing
Photo 7 – Initial morale failures as beams score hits (Green markers indicate failed morale)
Photo 8 – Pass through
Photo 9 – The more maneuverable MDF ships turn in pursuit
My apologies for not getting enough photos to fully document the action. The game was played at Saga Games in Frederick, Maryland, US. The next game is slated for April and is planned as a fighter scrum.
Ponder on,
JAS
