Science Fiction Games event track at Council of Five Nations

Science Fiction  Event Track

Last Update:  Monday, Sept 12, 2011 - 3:00 PM

Another popular genre.  If you want to play nothing but science fiction offerings all weekend, we’ve got you covered.

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• Friday Afternoon 2pm Games (Slot A)
• Friday Evening 7pm Games (Slot B)
• Saturday Morning 9am Games (Slot C)
• Saturday Afternoon 2pm Games (Slot D)
• Saturday Evening 7pm Games (Slot E)
• Sunday Morning 9am Games (Slot F)

SFB Rated Ace Tournament * Star Fleet Battles
SFB * $ 5
Game Master: Steve Petrick * 42 Players * Teen14

Star Fleet Battles is an intricate game of ship-to-ship combat in the classic Star Trek universe (the one Kirk explored). Several other races have been added for variety. Tournament battles are like tense chess matches, with each player trying to bring his ship's strengths to bear. Last year's tournament was once again the largest in the whole country, and we expect record attendance this year. One Ace Card is virtually certain, and two Ace Cards is a reasonable goal.

If you change your ship mid-tournament, you need to pay a new $5 to re-enter.

We're going to start the con early, 10am on Friday, to get the Star Fleet stuff going. Fight patrol battles all weekend, until we start the finals either Saturday evening or night, depending up on enrollment. Semi-finals and Finals will be Sunday.

Our special Guest of Honor, Steve Petrick, is coming all the way from Amarillo, Texas to judge the tournament.

To make it easier for you to try the game if you're interested, look in your registration packet for a coupon to play the first game free. If you'd like to continue in the tournament, you can pay to enter. But if you'd just like to learn a new game, it's on us. Beginners encouraged.

Link: Special SFB at Council Site
Link: Manufacturer's Page - ADB
Link: SFB at Council Discussion Forum

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Friday Afternoon  2:00-6:00 PM  (Slot A)

STARCRUISER
A-Board-1 * $ 2
Game Master: Vince Romeo * 6 Players * E10

Blast your opponents to smithereens with cruiser class starships. Sign up for a command to play deluxe STARCRUISER with beautiful miniatures, on a board with giant 2-inch hexes that spans over 4.5 feet. (Don't be fooled by the miniatures. This is a board game played on a hexagon grid with nice pieces.)

STARCRUISER is an action packed tactical starship combat game with a unique movement system. This unique (playable) movement system will present some surprising tactical circumstances and will challenge players of all levels. No experience is necessary all rules will be artfully explained. Beginners encouraged.

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Friday Night  7:00-11:00+ PM  (Slot B)

Industrial Sludge * Dark Heresy
B-RPG-3 * $ 2
Game Master: John McGreevy * 6 Players * E10

Groves Falls/Calixis Sector. Ceres Mining has reported strange activity in their mining complex. You have the responsibility to investigate. There have been reports of Tyrannid activity in this sector, so stand warned. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Product Web Site - Fantasy Flight Games

Dogs of Hades * Savage Worlds/Savage Suzerian
B-RPG-7 * $ 2
Game Master: Robert Beaver * 5 Players * Teen14

Nearby barbarian planets have been subdued, yet all is not well in the state of Methone. Join this Novice/Seasoned session to experience the sci-fi realm of the Garden of Athena. Much more than just 'Spartans in space', it's a bold mix meshing Greek mythology, politics, and action. From the setting in the book, it's your turn to draw your Hades blade, and fight for all that's right! Prize and discount coupon for playing. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Suzerain Setting Site
Link: Suzerain Facebook Page

Twilight Imperium, 3rd Ed
B-Board-3 * $ 2
Game Master: Stephen Kent * 6 Players * Teen14

Twilight Imperium Third Edition is an epic empire-building game of interstellar conflict, trade, and struggle for power. Players take the roles of ancient galactic civilizations, each seeking to seize the imperial throne via warfare, diplomacy, and technological progression. Some knowledge of this rules system preferred.
Link: Board Game Geek Link

Fly Until you Die * Silent Death
B-Minis-2 * $ 2
Game Master: Stephen Watts * 22 Players * Teen14

(In Space no once can hear you scream). Miniatures Combat. This event is an eleven ship on eleven ship battle. Miniatures provided. No experience necessary. Rules explained and taught. May run longer than 4 hours. Beginners encouraged.

Mobile Soldier 0079--Gundam! * Mobile Soldier in Action
B-Minis-5 * $ 2
Game Master: Bill Ashbaugh * 12 Players * E10

Refight the Japanese animated battles of the famous Gundam series--Federation versus Zeon mobile suit combat in the year 0079--with this quick-playing miniatures game, Mobile Soldier in Action (with some simple modifications). Futuristic robots will fight! All will be provided: just show up to have fun!

Beginners encouraged.
Link: BoardGameGeek page
Link: Link to designer's posted rules

TIE Fighter Turkey Shoot * Squadron Strike
B-Minis-7 * $ 2
Game Master: Ken Burnside * 6 Players * E10

We strap you into an X-Wing and let you fly against a horde of TIE fighters to learn Squadron Strike with very simple weapons and very simple ships.

This is your chance to learn Squadron Strike from the game's designer! Beginners strongly encouraged.
Link: BoardGame Geek Write Up of Squadron Strike
Link: Ad Astra Games Forum
Link: Squadron Strike - Quick Start Rules in Two Pages

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Saturday Morning  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  (Slot C)

Shanghai Vampocalypse * Savage Worlds/Savage Suzerian
C-RPG-6 * $ 2
Game Master: Robert Beaver * 5 Players * Teen14

Welcome to 2048 and one of the greatest cyberpunk cities in the near future: Shanghai. The government has infected 100 villages with a vampire virus to create the perfect super-soldiers, but the peasants revolted and a virus that was supposed to be sterile is spreading with every neck they bite. Shanghai Vampocalypse is the first setting book for characters who reach the new Demigod rank Suzerain introduced to Savage Worlds. Some knowledge of Savage Worlds is preferred as this is a high-level game. All players will get a discount certificate for showing up and a chance to win a prize at the end. Some knowledge of this rules system preferred.
Link: Suzerain Setting Site
Link: Suzerain Facebook Page

Fighting Retreat * Classic Battletech
C-Minis-1 * $ 2
Game Master: Andy Roy & Chris Nichols * 8 Players * Teen14

It was supposed to be simple: raid the Lyran facility on Hesperus II, plunder some mech parts from Defiance Industries, and quickly leave the planet.

Unfortunately, both the Death Stalkers mercenaries and the Apocalypse Legion pirates had the same idea. In addition to the facility's defenders, the invaders needed to battle each other. What followed was a slaughter, with both the sides losing many mechs, and the remainder of their forces being heavily damaged.

The invading forces are now engaged in a fighting retreat through the streets of Maria's Elegy, the largest city on Hesperus II. Salvation lies on the other side of the city, but what else awaits the beleaguered invaders as they forge their escape?

Join us for a large Battletech game in which the Apocalypse Legion Pirates and Night Stalkers mercenaries engage in a fighting retreat through the streets of Maria's Elegy. Special rules for existing battle damage and forced retreats will be in effect. In addition, a surprise 3rd force will be attempting to prevent any of the invaders from escaping.

Painted battle mechs and tanks, spectacular 3-D terrain, pencils, dice, clipboards, mission briefings, and Battletech record sheets will all be provided.

Game experience will be extremely helpful, but not entirely necessary. This game will utilize miniatures rules published in FASA's Battletech Master Rules Revised Edition, and a number of customized battle mechs created using WizKids' Heavy Metal Pro software.

Classic Battletech--Death Stalkers mercenaries vs. Apocalypse Legion pirates Beginners encouraged.
Link: For some photos of the scenario being played, please click here
Link: Also, for a slide show of other Battletech games we have run in the past, please click here

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Saturday Afternoon  2:00 PM - 6:00 PM  (Slot D)

Escape from the Organism * Starblazer
D-RPG-5 * $ 2
Game Master: Rob Rodger * 6 Players * E10

Thrilling tales of high pulp-adventure in deep space. Far from the channels of civilized space a vile threat secretly grows. Can our intrepid heroes free themselves from this space-menace in time to warn the galaxy of the danger? Find out in this game of blaster pistols, two-fisted action, and seat-of-the-pants space piloting. Beginners encouraged.

Dogs of Hades * Savage Worlds/Savage Suzerian
D-RPG-6 * $ 2
Game Master: Robert Beaver * 5 Players * Teen14

Nearby barbarian planets have been subdued, yet all is not well in the state of Methone. Join this Novice/Seasoned session to experience the sci-fi realm of the Garden of Athena. Much more than just 'Spartans in space', it's a bold mix meshing Greek mythology, politics, and action. From the setting in the book, it's your turn to draw your Hades blade, and fight for all that's right! Prize and discount coupon for playing. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Suzerain Setting Site
Link: Suzerain Facebook Page

TIE Fighter Turkey Shoot * Squadron Strike
D-Minis-7 * $ 2
Game Master: Ken Burnside * 6 Players * E10

We strap you into an X Wing and let you fly against a horde of TIE fighters to learn Squadron Strike with very simple weapons and very simple ships.

This is your chance to learn Squadron Strike from the game's designer! Beginners strongly encouraged.
Link: BoardGame Geek Write Up of Squadron Strike
Link: Ad Astra Games Forum
Link: Squadron Strike - Quick Start Rules in Two Pages

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Saturday Evening  7:00 PM - 11:00+ PM  (Slot E)

STARCRUISER
E-Board-1 * $ 2
Game Master: Vince Romeo * 6 Players * E10

Blast your opponents to smithereens with cruiser class starships. Sign up for a command to play deluxe STARCRUISER with beautiful miniatures, on a board with giant 2-inch hexes that spans over 4.5 feet. (Don't be fooled by the miniatures. This is a board game played on a hexagon grid with nice pieces.)

STARCRUISER is an action packed tactical starship combat game with a unique movement system. This unique (playable) movement system will present some surprising tactical circumstances and will challenge players of all levels. No experience is necessary all rules will be artfully explained. Beginners encouraged.

Crimson Skies WoW style * Wings of War
E-Minis-6 * $ 2
Game Master: Christopher Tosh * 12 Players * E10

Crimson Skies fantasy dogfighting using Wings of War rules and Crimson Skies planes/minis. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Link for Wings of War

The Battle of Cochrane's Rift * Squadron Strike
E-Minis-7 * $ 2
Game Master: Ken Burnside * 12 Players * E10

A Federation Task force versus a Klingon Task Force. Ships based off of SFB...and with a few extra guest stars...

Note: To make this game fun for all players, please come by between sessions of other games and let us teach you the game one on one before the scenario starts. We will teach anyone to play. Beginners encouraged. If you played in TIE Fighter Turkey Shoot, this also qualifies. Beginners strongly encouraged.

Link: BoardGame Geek Write Up of Squadron Strike
Link: Ad Astra Games Forum
Link: Squadron Strike - Quick Start Rules in Two Pages

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Sunday Morning  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM  (Slot F)

Shanghai Vampocalypse * Savage Worlds/Savage Suzerian
F-RPG-5 * $ 2
Game Master: Robert Beaver * 5 Players * Teen14

Welcome to 2048 and one of the greatest cyberpunk cities in the near future: Shanghai. The government has infected 100 villages with a vampire virus to create the perfect super-soldiers, but the peasants revolted and a virus that was supposed to be sterile is spreading with every neck they bite. Shanghai Vampocalypse is the first setting book for characters who reach the new Demigod rank Suzerain introduced to Savage Worlds. Some knowledge of Savage Worlds is preferred as this is a high-level game. All players will get a discount certificate for showing up and a chance to win a prize at the end. Some knowledge of this rules system preferred.
Link: Suzerain Setting Site
Link: Suzerain Facebook Page

Ascending Empires
F-Board-2 * $ 2
Game Master: Chuck Davis of Carnage Gaming * 4 Players * E10

The last survivors of the Human race have fled to a new galaxy in fear of annihilation at the hands of an unstoppable enemy. Now, having discovered the ruins of four long dead civilizations spread across the stars, the race to develop technology based on the alien relics has begun. Humans will once again ascend to the stars to claim the galaxy.

Players will colonize new worlds by building colonies, cities, and research facilities. They will develop new Technologies, and build up fleets of Starships. Ascending Empires is a fast paced game that utilizes a dexterity based Starship movement and combat system, and allows for many different strategies to be explored. Produced by Zman Games. Beginners encouraged.
Link: BGG Link

Fortress America
F-Board-4 * $ 2
Game Master: Mike Russman * 4 Players * E10

From BGG:

"Fortress America is part of Milton Bradley's Gamemaster series. Fortress America depicts an alternate near-future in which all of the world attacks and invades the continental United States. From the west arrives hordes of Asian foes; from the south arrives a union of South American countries through Mexico, and from the east lands come legions of Soviets who have taken over all of Europe. America besieged has to rely on the remaining ground and air forces left in the country along with partisan uprisings to defend mom's apple pie.

"Up to four players can play Fortress America, one player is the US and up to three others control the invading units from a particular direction. Being a near future scenario, the units in the game include conventional infantry, APCs, hovertanks, helicopters, bombers, US partisan units, and special "Star Wars" laser relays systems that fire from space." Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek Page

INFINITY * INFINITY by Corvus Belli
F-Minis-2 * $ 2
Game Master: Tracy Bloom * 4 Players * Mature18

INFINITY is a science fiction skirmish-level tabletop miniature wargame set 175 years into the future.

The INFINITY game system is fast, spectacularly realistic and offers enormous tactical flexibility. INFINITY uses a dynamic system that allows both players to be active during each turn. Beginners encouraged.
Link: Board Game Geek (Rating of 8/10)
Link: Video intro rules
Link: Free quick start rules

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