Power Projection: Fleet
- Designer Dominic Mooney
- Publisher Ad Astra Games , British Isles Traveller Support
- Illustration Jesse DeGraff
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Power Projection: Fleet, players command capital ships in tactical combat within the Traveller universe. The game simulates small line vessel battles using dice mechanics and includes a campaign system plus scenarios with hidden objectives. It expands on Power Projection: Escort with new weapon types like spinal mounts and fighter squadrons. Campaign play merges elements from the Fifth Frontier War engine with Trillion Credit Squadron.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed strictly for two players aged 12 and up, this game suits experienced hobbyists who enjoy complex tactical simulations with dice resolution. The game’s undefined duration requires patience for longer, involved sessions.
How It Works
Power Projection: Fleet uses dice rolling to resolve combat, simulating spaceship battles. It includes a scenario engine allowing double-blind missions where objectives remain hidden. Players manage various capital ships with secondary weapons and special equipment such as fighter squadrons and planetary defenses. Campaign rules integrate models from the Fifth Frontier War system.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Dominic Mooney, Power Projection: Fleet is a standalone Full Thrust variant set in the Traveller RPG universe. It focuses on capital ships and features a detailed campaign and scenario system. Part of the two-player game family, it uniquely blends dice rolling with simulation mechanics.
Pro
- Deep tactical gameplay with dice rolling and simulation
- Campaign and scenario system with hidden objectives
- Complex combat involving diverse weapon types
- Integration with the Traveller RPG universe
Contra
- Strictly two-player only
- No fixed game duration
- Complex rules demand prior experience
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set in the sci-fi Traveller universe, depicting tactical space battles between Imperial and Zhodani forces with capital ships in a futuristic military setting.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Take time to thoroughly learn the complex rules and scenario system before playing.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Power Projection: Fleet is designed exclusively for two players.
How long does a game really take?
Game duration is not fixed and varies depending on the scenario and campaign.
What prior experience do I need?
Experience with complex wargames and tactical simulations is recommended.
How does this compare to similar games?
Power Projection: Fleet uniquely combines dice rolling with detailed simulation in the Traveller universe and includes an extensive campaign and scenario system.
Is this suitable for families?
Not really, due to complex rules and undefined duration; recommended for experienced players aged 12 and up.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of dice rolling and simulation within a campaign and scenario framework stands out.
Fazit
Power Projection: Fleet is recommended for two players seeking a detailed tactical sci-fi simulation who can invest time learning complex rules. Its open-ended duration requires commitment.
