The Martians Encroach; the War Continues
Sept 6, 2022 19:35:52 GMT
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Post by Burt on Sept 6, 2022 19:35:52 GMT
Here is the After Action Report from the All Quiet on the Martian Front Game that took place at Miniature Market on September 3 as part of the Big Muddy Historical Gaming Alliance game day...
Scenario: U.S. forces circa 1918 are operating a compound that has been developing experimental attack vehicles engineered from reclaimed Martian Tripod metals. Also, they have imprisoned a captured Martian squid which, unbeknownst to its captors, has been sending out approximate rescue coordinates to the hive mind. Martian forces are now approaching to destroy the compound and rescue the detained squid.
Martian army: 2 Grenadiers, 3 Scout Tripods, 4 regular Assault Tripods, 1 Red Martian Tripod, 1 Dominator Tripod, 1 Veteran Tripod, 1 Reaper Tripod, 1 Conversion Scientist Tripod, 2 Hover Drone units, 1 Regular Drone unit, 1 Sniper Drone unit.
U.S. Army: 3 Armored Infantry Squads (in trench) , 3 Mk III Steam Tank units, 2 Rough Rider units, 2 Mono Tank (Wheeler) units, 1 Flivver unit, 1 Mk IV Monitor Tank, 1 Mk IV Patton Tank, 1 Mk IV Command Tank, 1 Mk V Tank (the Goliath), 4 Experimental Vehicles: "The Frog" - "The Bug" - and 2 "Jack Rabbits."
Action: Human forces spot the Martian advance and form a defensive line. Martian advance is slowed by a series of obstacles including a river and several wooded areas. Martians have the option of slowly burning a path through the woods or maneuvering around them. They opt for the latter.
Some drones and Tripods cross the river at 1/2 speed. Others come one at a time across the solitary bridge, one at a time. Grenadiers successfully launch gas bombs at the infantry only to discover that the heavy "hazmat" armor protects them from the effects of the gas.
As the Tripods slowly advance, U.S. forces begin to concentrate their fire on solitary targets. Two Scout Tripods are successfully toppled, one as it finishes crossing the river, the other at the foot of the bridge. The Grenadiers switch to shockwave blasts. One stand of Rough Riders, and two individual tanks are destroyed. The Rough Riders and 1 Tank Unit choose to stand their ground, but the other Tank unit begins to route back.
The Mighty "Goliath" Tank moves into firing range and unleashes it massive gun against an encroaching Assault Tripod. The Goliath finds its mark and the Tripod catastrophically explodes as it crosses the river. Other units combine fire on various targets and other Tripods end up with small decreases in their armor rating. Another Scout Tripod is toppled.
The Rough Riders engage an Assualt Tripod and successfully wrap it with a tow cable, rendering it immobile. It eventually breaks free and positions itself behind the defensive line. The Rough Riders are able to immobilize two more Tripods and one suffers a movement malfunction while the other undergoes a weapons malfunction. The Experimental Vehicles move into position and open fire. As the battle ensues, one of the Jack Rabbits is destroyed and the other routes away. The tide of war begins to shift. Soon the Rough Riders and a Tank Unit are routed away as well. Another Tank Unit is destroyed. The Tripods come into firing range upon the Goliath, and it goes up in a massive fireball. The Red Martian comes into base contact with the trench and fires upon the infantry below. They survive the initial onslaught, but it becomes evident that it will be only a matter of time before they are finished.
In the end, the Martian forces overrun the U.S. troops. Communications are sent abroad to notify others of the outcome. The Martians win the day, but the war effort continues on...
Scenario: U.S. forces circa 1918 are operating a compound that has been developing experimental attack vehicles engineered from reclaimed Martian Tripod metals. Also, they have imprisoned a captured Martian squid which, unbeknownst to its captors, has been sending out approximate rescue coordinates to the hive mind. Martian forces are now approaching to destroy the compound and rescue the detained squid.
Martian army: 2 Grenadiers, 3 Scout Tripods, 4 regular Assault Tripods, 1 Red Martian Tripod, 1 Dominator Tripod, 1 Veteran Tripod, 1 Reaper Tripod, 1 Conversion Scientist Tripod, 2 Hover Drone units, 1 Regular Drone unit, 1 Sniper Drone unit.
U.S. Army: 3 Armored Infantry Squads (in trench) , 3 Mk III Steam Tank units, 2 Rough Rider units, 2 Mono Tank (Wheeler) units, 1 Flivver unit, 1 Mk IV Monitor Tank, 1 Mk IV Patton Tank, 1 Mk IV Command Tank, 1 Mk V Tank (the Goliath), 4 Experimental Vehicles: "The Frog" - "The Bug" - and 2 "Jack Rabbits."
Action: Human forces spot the Martian advance and form a defensive line. Martian advance is slowed by a series of obstacles including a river and several wooded areas. Martians have the option of slowly burning a path through the woods or maneuvering around them. They opt for the latter.
Some drones and Tripods cross the river at 1/2 speed. Others come one at a time across the solitary bridge, one at a time. Grenadiers successfully launch gas bombs at the infantry only to discover that the heavy "hazmat" armor protects them from the effects of the gas.
As the Tripods slowly advance, U.S. forces begin to concentrate their fire on solitary targets. Two Scout Tripods are successfully toppled, one as it finishes crossing the river, the other at the foot of the bridge. The Grenadiers switch to shockwave blasts. One stand of Rough Riders, and two individual tanks are destroyed. The Rough Riders and 1 Tank Unit choose to stand their ground, but the other Tank unit begins to route back.
The Mighty "Goliath" Tank moves into firing range and unleashes it massive gun against an encroaching Assault Tripod. The Goliath finds its mark and the Tripod catastrophically explodes as it crosses the river. Other units combine fire on various targets and other Tripods end up with small decreases in their armor rating. Another Scout Tripod is toppled.
The Rough Riders engage an Assualt Tripod and successfully wrap it with a tow cable, rendering it immobile. It eventually breaks free and positions itself behind the defensive line. The Rough Riders are able to immobilize two more Tripods and one suffers a movement malfunction while the other undergoes a weapons malfunction. The Experimental Vehicles move into position and open fire. As the battle ensues, one of the Jack Rabbits is destroyed and the other routes away. The tide of war begins to shift. Soon the Rough Riders and a Tank Unit are routed away as well. Another Tank Unit is destroyed. The Tripods come into firing range upon the Goliath, and it goes up in a massive fireball. The Red Martian comes into base contact with the trench and fires upon the infantry below. They survive the initial onslaught, but it becomes evident that it will be only a matter of time before they are finished.
In the end, the Martian forces overrun the U.S. troops. Communications are sent abroad to notify others of the outcome. The Martians win the day, but the war effort continues on...
