Meridian Strike

exposed, overheated or crippled.Every machine takes damage differentlyArmor and internal structure are tracked by location. Lose an arm and you may lose the weapons mounted there. Leg damage can reduce mobility. Severe damage can leave a machine out of action until your company can afford to repair it.Heat is just as important as armor. Push your weapons too hard and systems begin to lock down. Sometimes the right decision is not to fire.Your pilots are not disposablePilots gain experience, improve their skills and develop into veterans over the course of the campaign.They can also be injured — or lost.The pilot who survives a desperate battle today may become the person you rely on several missions later.Run the company between battlesVictory does not reset the board.Repair damaged machines, manage injuries, choose salvage, watch your funds and decide when your company is ready to deploy again.Every battle leaves a mark on your pilots, your machines and your finances.Build the right lance for the missionChoose which machines to deploy and which pilots should command them. Different chassis, weapons and pilot strengths reward different tactical approaches.A fast scout can exploit a flank. A durable frontline machine can anchor a chokepoint. Long-range platforms need clear firing lanes. Hot-running weapon systems demand careful heat management.There is rarely one correct answer.Tactical battles with campaign consequencesTurn-based hex combat with plan-then-resolve ordersLocalized armor and internal damageHeat management and weapon trade-offsPersistent pilots with experience, injuries and progressionPersistent machine damage and repairsCompany finances, salvage and campaign timeTerrain, line of sight, cover and positioningMultiple missions and tactical objectivesCustom scenarios for additional battlesWin the contract. Keep the company alive. Bring your pilots home.