In the tradition of sirogit’s posted battles (and for the same reason-getting a feel for the mechanics), I am putting up a small skirmish that I did earlier. I am not applying FoRKs for this initial run through to reduce confusion.
The setting is a long abandoned terraformed moon after an apocalyptic Hammer battle between a noble force attempting a coup and Commune forces. A few scattered survivors from assault boats and escape pods crash landed to the surface. Though gravity was nominal, and the air was breathable (barely), the moon was still a barren wasteland.
Even here, the fighting continued. Supplies ran very low. Food, water, ammo, medical supplies - all were critical.
Several days later, a passing vessel managed to drop supplies before fleeing for the near starving soldiers. Both sides rushed to grab them . . .
The Combatants:
Anvil Lord Marcus Maximillian
Beliefs:
Vialak is my trusted friend and mentor – he can do no wrong
Ambition has propelled me to my current position – I will rise much higher when the world is ours
Only a fool trusts the common folk
Instincts:
Always expect respect from my lesser
Always maintain my Iron when given the chance
If not in court, always draw a pistol at first sign of trouble
Lifepaths: Born to Rule, Coeptir, Armiger, Lord-Pilot Anvil, Anvil Lord
Age: 30
Will 4, Perception 4, Power 5, Forte 4, Agility 4, Speed 4, Resources 7, Circles 2, Steel 6, Hesitation 4
Skills:
Command 6, Tactics 5, Squad Support Weapons 5, Oratory 5, Strategy 4, Iron Wise 2, Anvil Wise 2, Close Combat 2, Assault Weapons 2, Artillery 2, Etiquette 2
Traits: Remote, Mark of Privilege, Anvil Trained, Corvus & Crucis, Iron Trained, Anvil Lord, Stoic
Wound Tolerances
Unarmored: Su H3, In H5, Ma H8, MW 10,
Armored: Su H7, In H9, Ma H12, MW 14
Possessions: Index 4 Iron
Relationships:
Lord Vialak, his liege and mentor, taken by the Worm
Vice Chancelor Nalfa, seeking an end to noble dominance
Affiliations:
Level 2 Anvil Forces
Weapons:
Heavy Assault Gun (H4-H8-H12, Case, Intuitive, Heavy (4)), Stet Gun
6 Soldiers: (exp 4 skills AT1 Armor)
Wound Tolerances
Unarmored: Su H3, In H5, Ma H8, MW 10,
Armored: Su A4, In A6, A H9, A 11
1 Mortar (H5-H7-H11, single shot, Heavy(7), Indirect, Tripod)
1 Rifle (H5-H8-H13, Magazine, Long Range)
1 Jack Gun (H4-H7-H10, Cylinder, Intuitive, Jacked, Quick)
3 Assault Guns (H4-H8-H11, Magazine, Intuitive)
Heap Grenades, Knives
Captain Jordan
Beliefs:
I must not fail the trust General Diomedes has put in me.
I will woo Lady Polyxena
I will escape this damned moon alive
Instincts:
Always ration supplies until I get home
Always keep my weapons ready at hand
Always keep an eye out for ambushed
Age: 32
Lifepaths:
Born Citizen, Student, Volunteer Soldier, Professional Officer, Professional Officer
Will 4, Perception 5, Power 4, Forte 4, Agility 4, Speed 4, Resources 3, Circles 2, Steel 6, Hesitation 6
Skills:
Tactics 6, Command 5, Assault Gun 4, Rhetoric 4, Close Combat 3, Squad Support Weapon 2, Advanced Math 2, Driving 2, Anvil-wise 2, Soldier-wise 2, Soldiering 2, History 2
Traits:
Citizen of the Commune, Educated, Proud Citizen, No Nonsense, Zealot, Resourceful, Light Sleeper, Redoubtable
Equipment: CEBW
Wound Tolerances (Ballistic Armor)
Unarmored: Su H3, In H5, Ma H8, MW 10,
Armored: Su A5, In A7, Ma A10, MW 12
Relationships:
Lady-Pilot Anvil Polyxena, daughter of Lord Vialak
General Diomedes, head of the Commune Anvil forces
Affiliations:
+1D Commune Anvil
Reputations:
+1D Dependable
Weapons: 1 Rifle (H5-H8-H13, Magazine, Long Range), Heap Grenades, CEBW, Ballistic Armor (AT2)
8 Soldiers: exp 4 skills, AT2 Armor
Wound Tolerances (Ballistic Armor)
Unarmored: Su H3, In H5, Ma H8, MW 10,
Armored: Su A5, In A7, Ma A10, MW 12
1 MPML (V4-V8-V12, Single Shot, Blast, Intelligent)
1 Heavy Assault Gun (H4-H8-H12, Case, Intuitive, Heavy (4))
1 Jack Laser (H4-H8-H12, Power Pack, Jacked)
5 Assault Rifles (H4-H8-H11, Magazine, Intuitive)
Handguns, Heap Grenades
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