Retro Sci-Fi Combat Patrol – Texican Space Rangers & Space Phraints defeat Space Dwarves & Robot Peacekeepers
The July 2018 session of the Mass Pikemen Gaming Club was fun time for all. We had an epic battle using the Combat Patrol™ gaming system. The battle (called “Get The Data!”) was between the attackers (an alliance of the Texican Space Rangers and the Hurraku Space Phraints) and the combined forces of the Robot Peacekeepers and the Space Dwarves. The objective for the attackers was to seize weapons design data from a computer in an abandoned and ruined factory/research facility. The defenders mission was to exact a high price in casualties from the assault force.
So why did I align the Texicans and the Hurraku? One picture in the Star Rovers game shows them having a drink at Moondog Maude’s Cantina – so I went with that.
I assigned points differentially for the attackers and the defenders based on the mission. The Hurraku attacked on the defenders’ left, and the Texican Space Rangers attacked from the defenders’ right. The defenders also had Robo-Sentry guns deployed run by RT22. I also gave them Roberker, a flame-throwing giant robot to help with their defense.
The game was fun, and when the tide turned, the attackers did a good job of exploiting the openings presented. I love it when maneuver is executed well. The Texican Space Rangers aggressiveness resulted in nearly 50% casualties, but helped the Hurraku press their assault on the other flank. The defenders did get some very unlucky morale results, but so did the attackers so it was a wash there. Next time I run this scenario, I probably will include some defensive indirect fire support as well as some time constraints on the attackers.
Still, it was a fun session, and I am appreciative to the players! It was nice to meet everyone, and I’m glad that they got to learn the system so quickly. Our next session is tentatively scheduled for August 18th.
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20 thoughts on “Retro Sci-Fi Combat Patrol – Texican Space Rangers & Space Phraints defeat Space Dwarves & Robot Peacekeepers”
Man, that looks absolutely brilliant – so good to see these venerable minis being used 🙂
The game looked great, and that was an engaging battle report. Thanks for sharing. It looks like the game was a hoot, and all the players got into the spirit of it.
Very cool to see all of these models you’re producing on the tabletop kicking each other around – what’s next? New faction(s) or reinforcements for some of these guys?
Thanks it was a fun game, and had some new players too. Right now I’m finishing up a small platoon of Mega Miniatures “Mars Aliens” from 2001 to join the group of available forces. Was hoping to get done in July as a Jewel (which you will understand why when you see them completed) but did not happen. My forces, like many in reality, friends today, foes tomorrow…sometimes anyways. I do try to make a backstory that makes sense. Anyways, a preview: http://miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Image:Mega-SF-71501.jpg
Yeah I discovered Mantic’s Mars Attacks stuff when I was researching for the painting scheme. I do like them, and in several years I might get them into my queue. 😜
Man, that looks absolutely brilliant – so good to see these venerable minis being used 🙂
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Thanks as you say, it’s a lead thing!
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Fantastic AAR Mark you write these up so well, That was a heck of a brutal battle especially for the Texicans!
Cheers Roger.
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Thanks Roger, really nice to hear that – I’m hoping to do more as the months go by and I get more stuff painted.
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The game looked great, and that was an engaging battle report. Thanks for sharing. It looks like the game was a hoot, and all the players got into the spirit of it.
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Appreciate that Buck. There was, shall we say, “glee” when the Sith Phraint used telekinesis to smash RT22 and a Robot Peacekeeper into the wall.
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Looks like you had fun Mark. Nice write up and hope you get to do the 18th.
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Me too, though surgery next week and recovery will determine that. Appreciate your looking TIM.
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Well wether you get to play or not I hope the surgery goes well for you mate. Take care.
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You’re the only other person that I’ve seen who actually has a copy of Star Rovers.
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I got lucky – my copy was unplayed and complete
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Sounds and looked like a brilliant bit of fire and manoeuvre retro sci-fi style! Always nice to see your minis in a game! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks JNV!
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Very cool to see all of these models you’re producing on the tabletop kicking each other around – what’s next? New faction(s) or reinforcements for some of these guys?
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Thanks it was a fun game, and had some new players too. Right now I’m finishing up a small platoon of Mega Miniatures “Mars Aliens” from 2001 to join the group of available forces. Was hoping to get done in July as a Jewel (which you will understand why when you see them completed) but did not happen. My forces, like many in reality, friends today, foes tomorrow…sometimes anyways. I do try to make a backstory that makes sense. Anyways, a preview: http://miniatures-workshop.com/lostminiswiki/index.php?title=Image:Mega-SF-71501.jpg
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Ah cool! You might be able to pick up some Mantic Mars Attacks stuff to supplement them. PVC and plastic, though…
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Yeah I discovered Mantic’s Mars Attacks stuff when I was researching for the painting scheme. I do like them, and in several years I might get them into my queue. 😜
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I was thinking the Stompy Robot or Flying Saucer might be good support options… 😏
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Looks like a great battle! Love the background rationale for your forces teaming up, haha!
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Drinking buddies!
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