The Arthurian Asteroid Campaign: Turn 2 Hell Knights Raid 207811 Kay

 October 9th 3033, 207811 Kay.  The Hell Knights Mercenary Company attempted to raid an Eagle Heavy Industries mining operation on 207811 Kay.  The operation was defended by the Star Guard Mercenary Company.

 The Hell Knights LAGAREV transport made an aggressive move against the defenders moving out into the middle of the compound and attempting to shoot at a unit of Star Guards in some rocky outcroppings but failed to kill any.  The Star Guard sniper shot at the Hell Knight vehicle but failed to damage it.

 The LAGAREV made another pass against a squad of Star Guards who have moved out on to the top of a hill this time killing two member of the squad.  The rest of the squad moved down the hill to gain some cover from one of the buildings.  The Star Guard sniper kill at Hell Knight trooper.

 The Hell Knight vehicle again moved into position to fire at the remainder of the Star Guard squad killing another member.  The Star Guard sniper killed another Hell Knight from the other rifle squad.

 The unit of Star Guard that had yet to engage opened up on the LAGAREV destroying the vehicle with their assault rifles.  The Star Guard Medic unsuccessfully attempted to heal one of his comrades.

 In a bloody exchange of fire two more Star Guards and five Hell Knights were killed.

 Another two Star Guard are killed by a Hell Knight armed with a grenade launcher completely wiping out that squad.  Unable to get to any more of his comrades the Star Guard Medic retreated to join the sniper who had been moving to a better position.  

 The final Star Guard sergeant killed a Hell Knight armed with a grenade launcher while the other two Hell Knights retreated.  

The Star Guard sniper takes out the other Hell Knight armed with a grenade launcher leaving only the Hell Knight Sergeant alive.  The Medic and Sergeant exchange fire but neither kill the other.

Notes:  My Hell Knight played a bloody game against my daughter's Star Guards.  Up until the last couple of rounds it could have gone either way.  I will probably disband this strike force rather than pay to transport it to a safe location and repair it because it was nearly wiped out and it will probably cost less for me to just buy a new strike force next turn.  My daughter also rolled very well on her salvage roll and will gain enough credits to repair her force and have a tidy sum left over.  

The Arthurian Asteroid Campaign: Battles Turn 1 and Movement Turn 2

 October 7th 3033, 208072 Tor.  Both the Martians and Jovians sent strike forces to 208072 Tor.  The Martians sent only one strike force while the Jovians sent two strike forces and a Mobile Mining Operation.  The Martians attacked the first Jovian strike force.

 The Jovians attempted to advance on their left flank but the Martian sniper, Veterans, and Guard troopers cut them down.

 The Jovians managed to kill four of the Martian Guard troopers but were wiped out to the man.

 The Martians continued the fighting attacking the 2nd Jovian strike force.  This time the Jovians took superior positions and did significant damage to the Martians in the first exchange.  The Martians decided to withdraw from 208072 Tor rather than be wiped out.  The Jovians suffered no casualties in the 2nd battle.

During the 2nd turn movement phase the Hell Knights launched raids against the Star Guard on 207829 Kay and on 207654 Percival.  The Jovians launched a raid on 207729 Balan.  The Martians moved a Mobile Mining Operation to 207728 Balin.

"The Arthurian Family Conflict" An Asteroid Resource Campaign for the Solar Empires.

 Over two centuries ago the Langford Mining Corporation discovered a family of asteroids in the Kuiper Belt rich with resources.  They dubbed this new family of asteroids the "Arthurian Family" and named the individual asteroids they discovered after characters from the Arthurian legends.  The company established basic level terraforming on 30 of the richest asteroids in the group and even set up several fusion reactor satellites as artificial suns.  Things did not go well for the overextended company however and they quickly went bankrupt before they could begin mining operations.

Largely forgotten the asteroids of the Arthurian Family remained dormant until the Venture Star Prospecting company located them again.  The company sold claims to four different mining operations on four of the larger asteroids for a very tidy profit.  With the rest of the lesser asteroids in the family up for grabs the four companies have been scrambling to secure their assets in the region and expand their operations.
      

 In an unusual move the Grau Legion of the Jovian Imperial Legions have established a base on 207485 Arthur to protect the operations of the Imperial House Mining Company.  No one is quite sure why the Emperor would send troops from his personal guard to such a remote region but whatever the reason it must be considered a state secret because representative of the Imperial court would only state that the operations were in the interest of the Jovian Empire.

 The Jovians however were not the only government to send state troops to the region.  The M.S.S.R. have also established a military presence on 207525 Merlin to protect the People's Mining Consortium.  When asked why they sent troops to the Kuiper belt Soviet officials replied that it was of "strategic importance".  It is widely speculated that the main reason Soviet forces are present in the region is to keep an eye on the Jovian activities.

 The Hell Knight Mercenary Company has taken up a contract to provide security for "MacDuff and Campbell Mining".  This company with a major office on Pluto is in the best position to take advantage of the rediscovery of this asteroid family.  The Hell Knights are also based on Pluto so it is no surprise that they have taken this contract.  The Hell Knights are based on 207499 Morgana.

The Star Guards Mercenary Company has contracted with Eagle Heavy Industries out of Titan.  EHI has set up their main base on 207498 Mordred.  Being the smallest mining company in the region they have spared no expense on security hiring the Star Guards who are the largest security contractors in the entire Solar System.  

  

This is a map of the asteroids that are being contested.  The Jovian forces are represented by the white markers and are being played by our friend Curtis.  The Star Guards are being represented by the blue markers and they are being played by our daughter Erika.  The Green markers represent the Martians being played by my wife Michelle.  The Red markers represent the Hell Knights who are being played by me.

We already managed to have a battle encounter in the first turn when the Martians and Jovians both made a move for 208072 Tor.  The Jovians have sent two strike forces and one mobile mining operation while the martians have sent a single strike force.  Strike forces represent 500 points of assets and right now the battle limit is set to 500 point battles for the first three turns.

This is a test campaign for a resource campaign rules system I am working on.