Initiative Deck
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| Initiative Deck | |
|---|---|
| Product information | |
| Type | Game Aid |
| Development | Ray Arrastia Aaron Cahall |
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Catalyst Game Labs |
| Product code | CAT35885 |
| First published | 2021 |
| Content | |
Description[edit]
The Initiative Deck was initially announced as a 25 card deck for an alternate initiative system during the Clan Invasion Kickstarter 2019 to replace standard initiative rolls, but was later expanded into a 67 card deck which can be used as:
- An alternative initiative system;
- An initiative effects system providing random modifiers to gameplay in BattleTech or Alpha Strike;
- A deck to play the Free Worlds League card game Drax; or
- A deck to play the traditional card game Poker.
Deck Composition[edit]
The 67 cards are made up of:
- 5 suits of 13 cards each, being one for each of the Successor States, including:
- Dragons (Draconis Combine);
- Eagles (Free Worlds League);
- Fists (Lyran Commonwealth;
- Sunbursts (Federated Suns); and
- Swords (Capellan Confederation).
- 2 Star Lord Cards (ComStar).
Each of the suits has 9 cards numbered 2 to 10, three "court" cards (a MechWarrior, Duke and Successor Lord) and an Ace.
From the back cover[edit]
| “ | Face the Challenge!
Is there a freak snow storm that abruptly blankets the battlefield in line of sight-killing flurries? Perhaps a defective armor plate on one of your pivotal 'Mechs means the next strike from an enemy weapon does more damage than normal. Or perhaps the enemy lance attempting to flank your position has a lieutenant that expertly reads the terrain and pushes his forces through quicker than normally possible. You've read about your favorite BattleTech characters encountering and over-coming such difficulties. With the Initiative Deck, you can see if you're up to facing such challenges as well. With five suits of thirteen cards each, two Star Lord cards, and the rules booklet, this deck shakes up the Initiative as you've never seen it before! |
” |
Contents[edit]
- A 67-card deck of initiative cards
- A 16-page rule booklet.