ARES WARGAMES PRESENTS: BATTLETECH DEATHDEALER MERCENARY CAMPAIGN v. 2.0, SUNDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHSmuBxqlG4;
Mechwarriors and those interested in testing their mettle as Mechwarriors, see the above training video, the old school original Virtual World Entertainment "Dooley Battletech Training Video" featuring some great washed-up 80s actors like Judge Reinhold of "Beverly Hills Cop" fame and "The Donger" from Sixteen Candles!!!!
See the rookie Mechwarrior Thrasher (with some Bear-tastic tactical skills!!!!!--inside joke, for veterans of the original Deathdealer Campaign) calling for help from the Legendary Mechwarrior "Dooley," kind of like Natashy Kerensky, the leader of the famed Black Widow Company!!!! ;) ;)
http://www.sarna.net/wiki/Natasha_KerenskyTO: ALL DEATHDEALERS
FROM: DEATHDEALER 6
SUBJECT: DEATHDEALER TRAINING
I have directed Deathdealer 3, the squadron operations officer, to prepare a training schedule to prepare the squadron for its next contract supporting House Steiner in an upcoming offensive against House Kurita. For those who have not cracked a "history" book lately, see below for some background on the Inner Sphere.
http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/CBTUniverse.pdfAlso, for those Mechwarriors who need a primer on basic tactical operations, see the below manual until we can assign you a primary trainer within one of our line mech troops: Apache, Blackhawk, or Comanche.
http://www.classicbattletech.com/downloads/CBT_Introductory_Rulebook.pdfTRAINING SCHEDULE (aka BATTLETECH EVENTS AT ARES WARGAMES)
Sunday, 26 October
1pm--Painting Class on Deathdealer Squadron Parade Color Scheme from veteran Mechwarrior Grim Disco (aka Rod). Only Mechs and other combat vehicles painted in the official Deathdealer Parade Color Scheme can use the "Masters of Fate" special rule (see Campaign Rules).
http://areswargames.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=48356933-5pm--Troop Commanders organize assembled Mechwarriors for the first training mission and discuss tactical standard operating procedures
5-9pm--First Training Mission: Combat Patrol with standard mission objectives: Destroy or force the withdrawal of all enemy forces from the assigned areas of operations. All experience rules in effect (positive and negative), but no damage to mechs or KIA/MIA Mechwarriors.
Wednesday, 29 October
530-6pm--SPUR HOLDER CEREMONY. Award of Spur Holder Shirts to Nathan, Gavin, Tim, Jacob, Hamilton, and Derrick.
6-9pm--Second Training Mission: Introduction of Fire Support and identification/training of Squadron and Troop Fire Support Officers. Introduction to fire mission tracking list and procedures for marking real/dummy fire missions. Training objective is to integrate "call for fire" training with Thunder Battery, four Marksman artillery vehicles (see technical specs below), into tactical operations. Combat Patrol with standard mission objectives: Destroy or force the withdrawal of all enemy forces from the assigned areas of operations. Standard load for Thunder Battery is 20 rounds HE and 8 rounds smoke per campaign session. All experience rules in effect (positive and negative), but no damage to mechs or KIA/MIA Mechwarriors.
http://www.solaris7.com/TRO/Vehicle/VehicleInfo.asp?ID=950;
Sunday, October 3
5-9pm--First Combat Missions: Squadron Warning Order: Apache Troop, be prepared to conduct a Route Reconnaissance and Convoy Escort; Blackhawk Troop be prepared to conduct a reconnaissance in force which will likely turn into a meeting engagement; Comanche Troop be prepared to conduct garrison defensive duties for a Steiner infantry forward operating base.
NOBODY PLANS TO FAIL...BUT MANY FAIL TO PLAN!!!!
Troop Commanders and Executive Officers, you have enough information to begin planning the logistics and operations of your individual Cavalry Troops. You need to begin taking charge of your units!!!! The below Battletech sub-forum on the Ares Wargames Forum should be the nexus of communication regarding the campaign.
http://areswargames.websitetoolbox.com/?forum=175554ALWAYS REMEMBER...YOUR ENEMY IS TRAINING HARDER THAN YOU AS I WRITE THIS...
BAD TO THE BONE!!!
MASTERS OF FATE!!!!
SEE YOU ON THE HIGH GROUND!!!!
GOOD LUCK AND GOOD HUNTING!!!!
DEATHDEALER 6, OUT.
Store Manager Matt Springer (front, center) poses with members of the grand opening team. 
From the Ares team we again want to thank everyone for the support, we will only to continue to get better from here! We welcome your continued suggestions on ways to improve the unique experience we offer at our facility.
