Hardwar 1.0+ Rulebook Hardcover Sci-Fi RPG

HARDWAR: 1.0+ RULEBOOK - FAST-PACED TACTICAL MINIATURES COMBAT FOR MULTIPLAYER, SOLO, AND CO-OP PLAY. The Hardwar rulebook provides simple, flexible rules for fast-paced, tactical play in a hard sci-fi setting. Classic armored warfare with tanks and aircraft is enhanced by mech walkers, dropships, and exotic weapons, plus futuristic combat evolution – cybernetic warfare, AI infantry, sentient combat swarms, and an electronic fog of war. The start of the 22nd century sees an age of planetary exploration in the Solar System, but ecological disaster back on Earth. The old global order is no more, yet from the ashes rise new technologies, neo-colonialism and a new breed of war – the Hardwar: small-scale actions fought by large-scale armored elements. You may play as a private security company commanding corporate forces, a revolutionary rabble, a marshal protecting farmsteads, remnants of nation-states, or more. Use pre-built ‘elements’ or create your own with the simple construction system, then dominate your foes on the battlefield of the future. Full setting lore, including an Operators section detailing dozens of factions for campaign play. Full rules for ranged and close combat, Electronic Warfare, Hazardous Terrain, Aircraft, Active Terrain (Energy Barriers, Towers, Turrets) and much more! Almost 200 pregenerated, ready-to-play elements Over 100 weapons, skills, and flaws and full rules to build and customize your own elements, plus 50 tactical assets to enhance your commander’s battlefield options. Includes two expansions previously only in PDF: Extended Hardware’, including elements, assets, weapons, skills, and flaws, plus ‘No More Heroes’ expansion, which adds over 30 expert skills and flaws. 230-page royal-size Hardwar Rulebook. WHAT YOU'LL NEED: Designed for 6mm (1/285) scale miniatures, Hardwar requires only a couple of models and terrain pieces to get started, some twelve-sided dice, a few tokens, a measuring tape, and a table to play on.