GP04 Gerbera is a cancelled prototype after the overhaul of the GP01 into the GP01-Fb. Since the two units would now be filling similar roles, the GP04 was deemed redundant and design efforts were halted. Conveniently, this allowed Anaheim Electronics (AE) the opportunity to play both sides of the conflict and ship the mostly complete unit to Zeon’s Cima Garahau who then modified it into the GP04 Gerbera Tetra which we see on screen.
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As promised here’s our large update for July. 8.1 includes minor tweaks to the rules based on feedback we’ve gotten from our players. We’ve also split the main rules document into Core Combat Rules and Wargaming Rules (Versus & Cooperative Modes).
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Gundam GP02 Physalis is on the more unorthodox Gundam’s. A Gundam developed to use a nuclear warhead it changed Federation naval policy in one fell swoop. For this post we’ll look at tactics for use with this unit and its variants.
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Gundam GP01 Zephyranthes is very similar to the RX78-2, both in aesthetics and in playstyle. While designing this unit we wanted it to feel familiar for those who have been using the RX78-2 while providing some upgrades expected of the 0083 era.
Continue reading “[MS] Tactics – GP01 Zephyranthes”For this month’s MechaStellar update we have more units from Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory to use for Gundam Tabletop Wargames.
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Here are some photos of our demo games we had at our local FLGS in April that were run side by side. We also have some brief battle reports to go along with them. We had a blast using the MechaStellar ruleset for a Gundam tabletop game.
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For this month’s MechaStellar update we are featuring units from Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory. This is an OVA series from the 90s with very detailed mechanical designs and gorgeous animation for Mobile Suit dogfighting. With a top notch opening song reminiscent of Highway to the Danger Zone many have called this Gundam’s version of Top Gun.
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Scherazade is the iconic Guymelef piloted by Allen Schezar, one of the main characters in Escaflowne. Allen is a noble knight with a chivalrous exterior but a haunted past which is later discovered by our protagonist Hitomi. An outstanding swordsman he was trained by Balgus and is one of the few pilots in the world who can fight off the invisible Alseides. Below are some tactics if you plan on using them in a Gundam Tabletop game or a SRW Tabletop game with the MechaStellar ruleset.
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Escaflowne is the eponymous mecha of the Vision of Escaflowne TV series. In this show the Mechs are called Guymelefs, they are clockwork machinery that resemble giant suits of armor which makes a great aesthetic for this fantasy setting. The Guymelefs are powered by the crystalized hearts of dead dragons, Escaflowne is a one of a kind Guymelef used by the royal family of Fanelia and pilot by our hero Van Fanel. Below are some tactics if you plan on using them in a Gundam Tabletop game or a SRW Tabletop game with the MechaStellar ruleset.
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Tallgeese is a mothballed prototype that was brought back into operational status in order to fight the five Gundams that landed on earth as part of Operation Meteor. Tallgeese was originally deemed too difficult and dangerous to use until it was finally mastered by Zech’s Merquise. Below are some tactics if you plan on using them in a Gundam Tabletop game or a SRW Tabletop game with the MechaStellar ruleset.
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