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Three people have signed up so the tourney will be round robin format. I've reviewed the two submissions I've received so far and will be responding to those players within the next day or so. Both look pretty good, just a couple minor details and questions. For everyone, please start...

The first squadron was submitted last night and two other people have stated intent as well, so we are off and running. :)

All, Back by popular demand, this is the second in a series of TCS-style space combat tournaments. Parameters are as follows: Rules set for all design and combat are MgT core rulebook and MgT Book 2: High Guard. 1) Budget: 1BCr (1,000MCr). The first example of any class must be paid in...

Correct, the 4th, and further, hit to a system may not be repaired in combat.

Uhhh, I was thinking he/she would be really good at one skill, not all skills, but since no one is interested it is irrelevant.

It had been a little over a week and no additional requests have been forthcoming, so how about the following: 1) Budget: 1BCr (1,000MCr). The first example of any class must be paid in full, including architect’s fees. Additional vessels of the class may be purchased at 20% discount...

You do realize that length does not equal volume right? Five Nimitz class aircraft carriers (the largest warships ever built, internal volume of approx 1.4m cum) could fit inside the volume of one Tigress (internal volume 7m cum).

All, I'm pretty busy at the moment, but should become less busy in a couple weeks. So, now is probably as good a time as any to start the next iteration of the tournament. I'd like to get a sense of how many people would be interested and what your preferences would be for the following: 1)...

All, I'd be willing to run another tournament later this spring, maybe in March, but right now most of my Traveller attention is focused on a campaign I recently started reffing. One thing we should consider about Rd 2 is what parameters to change. Higher or lower TL? Minimum jump and thrust...

Post Mortem Narrative: With their noble sacrifice, the crews of Lost Prophets and Chasing Prophets accomplished their mission. By damaging Matador sufficiently to force the Barcelonans to stop for repairs, the mercenaries bought time for the trading guild to evacuate. Nevertheless, the...

Combat Round 9 Blue to Red reference point range: <1km (Adjacent range) Blue Crews: Battle stations Red Crews: Battle stations Blue Tactics check(effect modifies initiative roll for each ship in the squadron): 5+2 = -1 Red Tactics check(effect modifies initiative roll for each ship in the...

Combat Round 8 Blue to Red reference point range: <1km (Adjacent range) Blue Crews: Battle stations Red Crews: Battle stations Blue Tactics check(effect modifies initiative roll for each ship in the squadron): 3+2 = -3 Red Tactics check(effect modifies initiative roll for each ship in the...

Combat Round 7 Blue to Red reference point range: 27,000km (Very Long range) Blue Crews: Battle stations Red Crews: Battle stations Blue Tactics check(effect modifies initiative roll for each ship in the squadron): 10+2 = +4 Red Tactics check(effect modifies initiative roll for each ship in...

Combat Round 6 Blue to Red reference point range: 27,000km (Very Long range) Blue Crews: Battle stations Red Crews: Battle stations Blue Tactics check(effect modifies initiative roll for each ship in the squadron): 9+2 = +3 Red Tactics check(effect modifies initiative roll for each ship in...

Combat Round 5 Blue to Red reference point range: 25,000km (Long range) Blue Crews: Battle stations Red Crews: Battle stations Blue Tactics check(effect modifies initiative roll for each ship in the squadron): 8+2 = +2 Red Tactics check(effect modifies initiative roll for each ship in the...