TASK FORCE SERPENT - ACT 2 - TRIAL OF POSITION

The unthinkable has happened: Clan Smoke Jaguar as been defeated in the Inner Sphere. What forces remain have retreated to consolidate in Clan space. This cannot stand. New equipment, warriors and tactics need to be readied as Clan Smoke Jaguar prepares itself to pounce once again on the Inner Sphere. Your sibko has been selected to participate in a Trial of Position for the rite to participate in the next incursion. Use all your tactics and skill to claw your way to victory and earn a place as warriors to participate in reclaiming Clan Smoke Jaguar's place amongst the stars.

​TASK FORCE SERPENT - A Classic BattleTech Events series

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ACT 2 - TRIAL OF POSITION

Come test your metal and find out if you are the best of the best. Make history by proving your sibko’s superiority during the Trial of Position on Huntress. Prizes, bragging rights and three rounds of play guaranteed in this Classic Battletech tournament.

This event is semi-competitive with an emphasis on fun. Prizes for all participants (prize support provided by Hairy Tarantula, Gale Force 9 and Thunderhead Studio).

Doors open at 11:30am and the event will kick off at 11:45am and last till 7pm.

Tickets can be purchased on Hairy Tarantula's event site:
https://hairyt.com/pages/events?ticket=battletech-task-force-serpent-act-ii-trial-of-position-ticket-sat-aug-09-2025

Rules used will be from the Battlemech Manual (no special ammo other than what comes with the launcher/gun). Optional Rules: movement dice (p13), floating criticals (p45), simplified buildings (p66)).

Victory conditions will be based on damage dealt and scenario conditions.

What you need to bring: your force of 3 Battlemech miniatures with record sheets

Force Construction Rules, using http://www.masterunitlist.info/
Era: Clan Invasion
Type: Battlemech
Technology: Clan
Rules: Introductory and Standard - No Advanced or Experimental Tech or Unique units
Force Selection Restrictions:​
- No Assault 'Mechs (80+ Tons)
- No duplicate chassis
- No Dasher chassis
- A maximum of 3 pulse lasers can be included in your force

Total Force Size: each force must be composed of 3 Battlemechs (no more and no less)
Pilots may not have a difference of more than 2 between skill levels
Total Battle Value: 6,000 BV (adjusted for pilot skill)

Buy your ticket NOW:

https://hairyt.com/pages/events?ticket=battletech-task-force-serpent-act-ii-trial-of-position-ticket-sat-aug-09-2025

This event is part two in a series. Stay tuned for:

ACT 3 – BATTLE FOR HUNTRESS – September 6th (more details to follow)
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