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	First Strike is a scenario pack released in 1996. It describes basic game concepts and rules for [[BattleTech, Fourth Edition|BattleTech]] and [[CityTech, Second Edition|CityTech]], contains 10 stand-alone scenarios, a mini-campaign with 3 scenarios, a simplified ruleset for creating own scenarios and some information on new mech/vehicle designs. First Strike was primarily designed to provide vital orientation on game concepts and world design for players new to [[BattleTech Universe]].		First Strike is a scenario pack released in 1996. It describes basic game concepts and rules for [[BattleTech, Fourth Edition|BattleTech]] and [[CityTech, Second Edition|CityTech]], contains 10 stand-alone scenarios, a mini-campaign with 3 scenarios, a simplified ruleset for creating own scenarios and some information on new mech/vehicle designs. First Strike was primarily designed to provide vital orientation on game concepts and world design for players new to [[BattleTech Universe]].
−	Still in 1996 a virtually identical German edition under the title ''Erstschlag'' was released by [[FanPro]].	+	Still in 1996 a virtually identical german edition under the title ''Erstschlag'' was released by [[FanPro]].
	==From the back cover==		==From the back cover==
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	| image              = Erstschlag.jpg		| image              = Erstschlag.jpg
	| name                = Erstschlag		| name                = Erstschlag
−	| language            = German	+	| language            = german
	| contribution        = [[Ariane Lucke]] (Translation), [[Hartwig Nieder-Gassel]], [[Susanne Lork]], [[Dietrich Limper]] (Edition), [[Doris Heinzmann]], [[Frank Lenzer]] (Editorial Office), [[Frank Werschke]] (Unit Sheet Design)		| contribution        = [[Ariane Lucke]] (Translation), [[Hartwig Nieder-Gassel]], [[Susanne Lork]], [[Dietrich Limper]] (Edition), [[Doris Heinzmann]], [[Frank Lenzer]] (Editorial Office), [[Frank Werschke]] (Unit Sheet Design)
	| pages              = 72		| pages              = 72

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{{otheruses|the scenario pack|the anthology|First Strike (anthology)}} {{InfoBoxProduct | image = First Strike Cover.jpg | name = First Strike | type = Scenario Pack | author = [[Bryan Nystul]]<br>(Material adapted from ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]'' by [[Jeffrey Layton]]) | development = Bryan Nystul<br>[[Randall Bills|Randall N. Bills]] (development assistance) | primarywriting = | pages = 66 | cover = [[Tom Baxa]] (art)<br>[[John Bridegroom]] (design) | interiorart = | illustrations = [[Joel Biske]] <br /> [[Jeff Laubenstein]] <br /> [[Jim Nelson]] <br /> [[Mike Nielsen]] | publisher = [[FASA]] | productioncode = 1697 | year = 1996 | ISBN10 = 1555602835 | ISBN13 = | MSRP = $12.00 | content = | era = Various | agency = | universedate = | timeline = | scrollable timeline = [[Start date::]][[End date::]] | series = | precededby = | followedby = }} ==Description== First Strike is a scenario pack released in 1996. It describes basic game concepts and rules for [[BattleTech, Fourth Edition|BattleTech]] and [[CityTech, Second Edition|CityTech]], contains 10 stand-alone scenarios, a mini-campaign with 3 scenarios, a simplified ruleset for creating own scenarios and some information on new mech/vehicle designs. First Strike was primarily designed to provide vital orientation on game concepts and world design for players new to [[BattleTech Universe]]. Still in 1996 a virtually identical german edition under the title ''Erstschlag'' was released by [[FanPro]]. ==From the back cover== {{quote|''"All troops, into your 'Mechs! This is not a drill-repeat, this is not a drill!" '''''First Strike''' is a unique [[BattleTech]] game supplement created especially for players new to the game. It features thirteen ready-to-play scenarios that require only the contents of the boxed game to play: nine Scenarios for [[BattleTech, Fourth Edition]], including a 3-part mini-campaign; three scenarios for [[CityTech, Second Edition]], featuring battles from the [[Clan invasion]]; and one huge scenario that combines them both in a titanic struggle for survival! ''New players and old hands alike can also create an endless variety of original scenarios with the new scenario-creation system. Extensive sections on tactics offer players of all skill levels new insights into BattleTech and [[CityTech]] gaming strategies. First Strike! also includes new armored vehicles and [[OmniMech]] configurations for use with CityTech.''}} ==Contents== {{div col|colwidth=25em}} * INTRODUCTION ** Welcome to First Strike! ** What is a Scenario ** How to Use the Scenario ** General Scenario Rules *** Terminology *** Number of Players *** Set-up *** Movement and Retreat *** Ending the Game ** Modifying the Scenarios *** Forces *** Deployment *** Mapsheets *** Advanced Rules ** Military Units * PLAYING BATTLETECH ** BattleTech Tactics *** Initiative *** Movement *** Reaction *** Weapon Attacks *** Physical Attacks ** BattleTech Forces *** Scouts *** Strikers *** Skirmishers *** Brawlers *** Missile Boats *** Snipers *** Juggernauts * BATTLETECH SCENARIOS ** Scenario 1: Showdown ** Scenario 2: Behind Enemy Lines ** Scenario 3: Divided We Fall ** Scenario 4: In the Champion's Shadow ** Scenario 5: Dead Man's Hand ** Scenario 6: Last Stand ** Mini-Campaign: Descent into Darkness *** The Campaign *** The Forces *** Special Rules *** Victory Conditions ** Scenario 7: The River Styk ** Scenario 8: Purgatory ** Scenario 9: Abandon Hope... * PLAYING CITYTECH ** CityTech Tactics *** Buildings *** Non-Mech Forces <!-- no apostrophe in original --> *** Special Case Rules *** The Clans ** CityTech Forces *** Inner Sphere Forces *** Clan Forces ** Clan Honor *** Game Use * CITYTECH SCENARIOS ** Scenario 10: Bear Trap ** Scenario 11: Hot Time in the Old Town ** Scenario 12: [[Infantry]] Blues ** Scenario 13: Vengeance of the Dragon * CREATING SCENARIOS ** General Rules *** Number of Players *** Set-Up *** Movement and Retreat *** Ending the Game *** Determining Victory ** Types of Scenarios *** Stand-up Fight *** Hide and Seek *** Hold the Line *** Extraction *** Break Through *** The Chase ** Terrain *** Number of Mapsheets *** Choosing and Placing Mapsheets *** Buildings ** Unit Generation *** Random Dice Rolls *** Point System ** Setting the Stage *** Major Wars for BATTLETECH *** Major Wars for CITYTECH * VARIANTS AND VEHICLES ** OmniMech S Configurations *** Overview ** New Vehicles *** Heavy Armored Personnel Carriers *** [[Myrmidon (Combat Vehicle)|Myrmidon]] Medium Tank {{div col end}} ==Foreign-Language Editions== ===German=== {{InfoBoxForLangProduct | image = Erstschlag.jpg | name = Erstschlag | language = german | contribution = [[Ariane Lucke]] (Translation), [[Hartwig Nieder-Gassel]], [[Susanne Lork]], [[Dietrich Limper]] (Edition), [[Doris Heinzmann]], [[Frank Lenzer]] (Editorial Office), [[Frank Werschke]] (Unit Sheet Design) | pages = 72 | publisher = [[Fantasy Productions]] | year = 1996 | ISBN10 = 3890649386 | ISBN13 = 978-3890649382 | MSRP = 24,80 DM, 23,00 SFr, 180,- ÖS }} The German edition of the scenario pack was released by [[Fantasy Productions]] in 1996 and is merely identical to the original release. The German version is printed as DIN A4, a standard European paper size, which is a little larger then North American [[w:Paper size|Letter]]. ====Spelling and Names==== As with other German products prior to 1997 spelling and names (especially places and units) as well as most abbreviations were regularly adjusted. For instance the Mech unit ''[[Archer]]'' was renamed to ''Schütze'', the Planet [[Götterdämmerung (system)|Gotterdammerung]] was respelled to ''Götterdämmerung'', the ''[[DCMS]]'' (''Draconis Combine Mustered Soldiery'') became ''VSDK'' (''Vereinigte Streitkräfte des Draconis Kombinats'') and so on. ===Italian=== An Italian edition was published by [[Nexus Editrice]] and [[I Giochi dei Grandi]] in 1997 as ''First Strike (Assalto a Sorpresa)''. <!--by 'I Giochi dei Grandi' and 'Nexus' according to back of the book. 'I Giochi dei Grandi' appears to be a game store, so they may have served as a distributor. looking for more information to clarify roles. --> ==Gallery== <gallery> File:First Strike-back.jpg|Back of 1996 edition. File:First Strike-Assalto a Sorpresa.jpg|Cover of 1997 Italian edition. File:First Strike-Assalto a Sorpresa-back.jpg|Back of 1997 Italian edition. </gallery> [[Category:Scenario Packs]] [[Category:German Editions]] [[Category:Italian Editions]]

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