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| year                = January 2005
 
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| ISBN13              = 9781590412022
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
'''MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Set''' is the starter set for use in the MechWarrior: Age of Destruction expansion of ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age Collectable Miniatures Game]]''.
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'''MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Set''' is the starter set for use in the '''MechWarrior: Age of Destruction''' expansion to the ''[[MechWarrior: Dark Age (Game System)|MechWarrior: Dark Age]]'' collectable miniatures game.
  
 
==From the Website==
 
==From the Website==
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==Contents==
 
==Contents==
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Each starter set includes:
  
* 10 prepainted units (2 'Mechs, 2 Vechicles, 6 Infantry)
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* 10 prepainted units (2 'Mechs, 2 vehicles, 6 infantry)
 
* 6 Mercenary contract cards
 
* 6 Mercenary contract cards
 
* 4 terrain pieces
 
* 4 terrain pieces
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* 2 pilot cards
 
* 2 pilot cards
 
* 2 planetary condition cards
 
* 2 planetary condition cards
* 1 flexible Rulers
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* 1 flexible ruler
 
* 1 playmat
 
* 1 playmat
* 1 rulebook
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* 1 [[MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Quick-Start and Rules of Warfare|rulebook]]
 
* 1 special equipment card
 
* 1 special equipment card
  
 
==Complete Collection==
 
==Complete Collection==
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[[File:AD_SetSymbol.gif|Age of Destruction Set Symbol|thumb|right|80px]]
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For information on the collections/sets of miniatures for ''MechWarrior: Dark Age'' and its expansions, see [[Miniatures - MechWarrior]].  Duplicated below is the summary of the [[Miniatures - MechWarrior#MechWarrior: Age of Destruction|MechWarrior: Age of Destruction set]].
  
There are 141 different figures available (32 infantry, 48 vehicles, 32 standard (non-unique) 'mechs, 12 unique 'mechs, plus 17 units with special rarity.).  Note: For some there existed multiple corresponding figures that differed in terms of faction and rank (e.g., Green, Veteren, and Elite).
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There are 141 different figures available (32 infantry, 48 vehicles, 32 non-Unique 'Mechs, 12 Unique 'Mechs, plus 17 units with special rarity).  Note: For non-Unique units, there existed multiple corresponding figures that differed in terms of faction and rank (e.g., Green, Veteran, Elite).  Each unit in this set was marked with the Age of Destruction Set Symbol.
  
===Infantry===
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'''Infantry:''' ''(Figure numbers 001-032)''
* [[Gun Nest]] (4 figures)
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* [[Infantry|Gun Nest]] (4 figures)
* [[LRM Battery]] (4 figures)
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* [[Long-Range Missile|LRM Battery]] (4 figures)
* [[Towed Gauss Rifle]] (4 figures)
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* [[Field Gun|Towed Gauss Rifle]] (4 figures)
* [[Pathfinders]] (4 figures)
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* [[Infantry|Pathfinders]] (4 figures)
* [[Undine Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
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* [[Undine|Undine Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
 
* [[PAL Suit]] (4 figures)
 
* [[PAL Suit]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Fenrir|Fenrir Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Fenrir|Fenrir Battle Armor]] (4 figures)
  
===Vehicles===
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'''Vehicles:''' ''(Figure numbers 033-080)''
 
* [[DI Multipurpose VTOL|DI Multipurpose Light VTOL]] (4 figures)
 
* [[DI Multipurpose VTOL|DI Multipurpose Light VTOL]] (4 figures)
 
* [[JI2A1|JI2A1 Attack APC]] (4 figures)
 
* [[JI2A1|JI2A1 Attack APC]] (4 figures)
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* [[Saxon|Saxon APC]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Saxon|Saxon APC]] (4 figures)
 
* [[DI Morgan|DI Morgan Assault Tank]] (4 figures)
 
* [[DI Morgan|DI Morgan Assault Tank]] (4 figures)
* [[Winston|Winston Combat Vehicle]] (4 figures)
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* [[Winston (Combat Vehicle)|Winston Combat Vehicle]] (4 figures)
 
* [[R10|R10 Mechanized ICV]] (4 figures)
 
* [[R10|R10 Mechanized ICV]] (4 figures)
 
* [[SM2|SM2 Heavy Artillery Vehicle]] (4 figures)
 
* [[SM2|SM2 Heavy Artillery Vehicle]] (4 figures)
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* [[Sekhmet|Sekhmet Assault Vehicle]] (4 figures)
 
* [[Sekhmet|Sekhmet Assault Vehicle]] (4 figures)
  
==='Mechs===
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'''Non-Unique 'Mechs:''' ''(Figure numbers 081-112)''
 
* ''[[Mongoose]]'' (4 figures)
 
* ''[[Mongoose]]'' (4 figures)
* ''[[Valiant]]'' (4 figures)
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* ''[[Valiant (BattleMech)|Valiant]]'' (4 figures)
 
* ''[[Blade]]'' (4 figures)
 
* ''[[Blade]]'' (4 figures)
 
* ''[[Uziel]]'' (4 figures)
 
* ''[[Uziel]]'' (4 figures)
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* ''[[Dasher II]]'' (4 figures)
 
* ''[[Dasher II]]'' (4 figures)
 
* ''[[Ursa]]'' (4 figures)
 
* ''[[Ursa]]'' (4 figures)
* ''[[Arbalest|"Bolt—Arbalest]]''
 
* ''[[Firestarter (BattleMech)|"Cinders"—Firestarter]]''
 
* ''[[Nyx|"Kolyu"—Nyx]]''
 
* ''[[Cuirass|"Crusader"—Cuirass]]''
 
* ''[[Mangonel|"Alpha"—Mangonel]]''
 
* ''[[Rifleman|"Big Bertha"—Rifleman]]''
 
* ''[[Jade Hawk|"Milagro"—Jade Hawk]]''
 
* ''[[Cave Lion|"Anima"—Cave Lion]]''
 
* ''[[Phoenix Hawk IIC|"Hellfire"—Phoenix Hawk IIC]]''
 
* ''[[BattleMaster|"Caber"—BattleMaster]]''
 
* ''[[Xanthos|"Chikako"—Xanthos]]''
 
* ''[[Cygnus|"Persuader"—Cygnus]]''
 
  
===Units with Special Rarity===
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'''Unique 'Mechs:''' ''(Figure numbers 113-124)''
* [[LRM Battery]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
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* ''[[Arbalest|"Bolt" - Arbalest]]''
* [[Undine Battle Armor]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
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* ''[[Firestarter (BattleMech)|"Cinders" - Firestarter]]''
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* ''[[Nyx|"Kolyu" - Nyx]]''
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* ''[[Cuirass|"Crusader" - Cuirass]]''
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* ''[[Mangonel|"Alpha" - Mangonel]]''
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* ''[[Rifleman|"Big Bertha" - Rifleman]]''
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* ''[[Jade Hawk|"Milagro" - Jade Hawk]]''
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* ''[[Cave Lion|"Anima" - Cave Lion]]''
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* ''[[Phoenix Hawk IIC|"Hellfire" - Phoenix Hawk IIC]]''
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* ''[[BattleMaster|"Caber" - BattleMaster]]''
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* ''[[Xanthos (BattleMech)|"Chikako" - Xanthos]]''
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* ''[[Cygnus (BattleMech)|"Persuader" - Cygnus]]''
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'''Special Rarity:''' ''(Figure numbers 125-141)''
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* [[Long-Range Missile|LRM Battery]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
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* [[Undine|Undine Battle Armor]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
 
* [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander Battle Armor]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
 
* [[Salamander (Battle Armor)|Salamander Battle Armor]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
* [[Pathfinders]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
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* [[Infantry|Pathfinders]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
 
* [[PAL Suit]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
 
* [[PAL Suit]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
 
* [[Fenrir|Fenrir Battle Armor]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
 
* [[Fenrir|Fenrir Battle Armor]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
 
* [[Zibler|Zibler Fast Strike Tank]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
 
* [[Zibler|Zibler Fast Strike Tank]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
 
* [[Sekhmet|Sekhmet Assault Vehicle]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
 
* [[Sekhmet|Sekhmet Assault Vehicle]] (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
* ''[[Jade Hawk|"Blitz"—Jade Hawk]]'' (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
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* ''[[Jade Hawk|"Blitz" - Jade Hawk]]'' (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
* ''[[Mangonel|"Copperhead"—Mangonel]]'' (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
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* ''[[Mangonel|"Copperhead" - Mangonel]]'' (Mercenary, Fixed Rarity)
* ''[[BattleMaster|Simon Kroeger "E.O.D."—BattleMaster]]'' (Silver(Super Rare) and Bronze(Limited Edition) Figures)
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* ''[[BattleMaster|Simon Kroeger "E.O.D." - BattleMaster]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
* ''[[Thunder Fox|Earl Crowhurst "Twinkletoes"—Thunder Fox]]'' (Silver(Super Rare) and Bronze(Limited Edition) Figures)
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* ''[[Thunder Fox|Earl Crowhurst "Twinkletoes" - Thunder Fox]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
* ''[[Ursa|Phuong Trahn "Prowler"—Ursa]]'' (Silver(Super Rare) and Bronze(Limited Edition) Figures)
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* ''[[Ursa|Phuong Trahn "Prowler" - Ursa]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
* ''[[Xanthos|Gabriel Smith "Wooly"—Xanthos]]'' (Silver(Super Rare) and Bronze(Limited Edition) Figures)
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* ''[[Xanthos (BattleMech)|Gabriel Smith "Wooly" - Xanthos]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
* ''[[Jade Hawk|Aiko Ryohara "Phoenix"—Jade Hawk]]'' (Silver(Super Rare) and Bronze(Limited Edition) Figures)
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* ''[[Jade Hawk|Aiko Ryohara "Phoenix" - Jade Hawk]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
* ''[[Phoenix Hawk IIC|Enrico Fernali "Fu"—Phoenix Hawk IIC]]'' (Silver(Super Rare) and Bronze(Limited Edition) Figures)
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* ''[[Phoenix Hawk IIC|Enrico Fernali "Fu" - Phoenix Hawk IIC]]'' (Super Rare (silver base) and Limited Edition(bronze base))
* ''[[Crimson Hawk]]'' (Ultra Rare)
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* ''[[Crimson Hawk]]'' (Ultra Rare(crimson base))
 
 
  
 
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==Game overview==
 
==Game overview==
The game is played turn per turn with non-simultaneous actions, on a non-hexed map with the help of inches rulers. The main game variant, [[MechWarrior: Solaris VII]], allow 'Mechs to 'Mechs combat to be played on hexed maps and simultaneous resolved damage.
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The game is played turn per turn with nonsimultaneous actions, using rulers and a non-hex-based map. The main game variant, [[MechWarrior: Solaris VII]], allow 'Mech vs. 'Mech combat to be played on hexed maps with simultaneously resolved damage.
  
 
Units stats are simplified, thanks to the "Clix" bases called combat dial, taking place of the standard record sheet, allowing more units to be played in less time with easier damage/game evolution tracking of units.
 
Units stats are simplified, thanks to the "Clix" bases called combat dial, taking place of the standard record sheet, allowing more units to be played in less time with easier damage/game evolution tracking of units.
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*A special effect stated on the gear card.
 
*A special effect stated on the gear card.
  
MechWarrior cards often represents important and unique BattleTech Universe MechWarriors, with historic figures such as [[Anastasia Kerensky]],[[Natasha Kerensky]] or [[Kai Allard-Liao]] but also anonymous, academy graduated MechWarriors that can be played in multiple times in a same battleforce.
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MechWarrior cards often represent important and unique BattleTech Universe MechWarriors, with historic figures such as [[Anastasia Kerensky]],[[Natasha Kerensky]] or [[Kai Allard-Liao]] but also anonymous, academy graduated MechWarriors that can be played in multiple times in a same battleforce.
 
Unique MechWarriors often carry with them a special ability, most often activated in their own 'Mech but at a greater point cost. This is a special rules activated in special cases representing a characteristic of the MechWarrior for combat, repairs, heat management...
 
Unique MechWarriors often carry with them a special ability, most often activated in their own 'Mech but at a greater point cost. This is a special rules activated in special cases representing a characteristic of the MechWarrior for combat, repairs, heat management...
  
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The MechWarrior: Age of Destruction set consisted in 141 new units.
 
The MechWarrior: Age of Destruction set consisted in 141 new units.
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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==References==
 
==References==
 
*''WizKids MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Product Webpage (archived) (2005-2008) [http://web.archive.org/web/20060324085444/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=36800&frame=products Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=36800&frame=products)]''
 
*''WizKids MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Product Webpage (archived) (2005-2008) [http://web.archive.org/web/20060324085444/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=36800&frame=products Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=36800&frame=products)]''
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*''WizKids MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Set Product Webpage (archived) (2006) [http://web.archive.org/web/20060324103854/http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=39287&frame=products Web Archive (http://www.wizkidsgames.com/mechwarrior/mw_article.asp?cid=39287&frame=products)]''
  
 
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[[Category: MechWarrior: Dark Age Products|Age of Destruction Starter Set]]
[[Category: MechWarrior: Dark Age Products]]
 

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MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Set
Product information
Type Starter Set
Publication information
Publisher WizKids
Product code WZK2101
First published January 2005
ISBN-10 1590412028
ISBN-13 9781590412022
MSRP $29.99
Content
Era Dark Age Era
Series Dark Age


Description[edit]

MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter Set is the starter set for use in the MechWarrior: Age of Destruction expansion to the MechWarrior: Dark Age collectable miniatures game.

From the Website[edit]

Years of peace are at an end, and old enemies and allies begin to gather in the storm. Ace MechWarriors command armies of tanks and battle-armored troops on exotic planets under inhospitable conditions. Choose your favorite MechWarrior® pilot, pick a ’Mech™, customize its gear, and charge into battle!

The MechWarrior: Age of Destruction Starter contains everything two players need to play! The Starter Set includes opposing mercenary battle forces representing Wolf’s Dragoons and the 21st Centauri Lancers. All of the game pieces found in the Starter are not available in Boosters!

Customize your ’Mechs with the included pilot and gear cards. Play on the included playmat or use the included planetary condition cards to change the field of battle! MechWarrior: Age of Destruction updates and upgrades the core MechWarrior rules with customizable ’Mechs, alliances, new order types, and more!

Contents[edit]

Each starter set includes:

  • 10 prepainted units (2 'Mechs, 2 vehicles, 6 infantry)
  • 6 Mercenary contract cards
  • 4 terrain pieces
  • 3 dice
  • 2 gear cards
  • 2 pilot cards
  • 2 planetary condition cards
  • 1 flexible ruler
  • 1 playmat
  • 1 rulebook
  • 1 special equipment card

Complete Collection[edit]

Age of Destruction Set Symbol

For information on the collections/sets of miniatures for MechWarrior: Dark Age and its expansions, see Miniatures - MechWarrior. Duplicated below is the summary of the MechWarrior: Age of Destruction set.

There are 141 different figures available (32 infantry, 48 vehicles, 32 non-Unique 'Mechs, 12 Unique 'Mechs, plus 17 units with special rarity). Note: For non-Unique units, there existed multiple corresponding figures that differed in terms of faction and rank (e.g., Green, Veteran, Elite). Each unit in this set was marked with the Age of Destruction Set Symbol.

Infantry: (Figure numbers 001-032)

Vehicles: (Figure numbers 033-080)

Non-Unique 'Mechs: (Figure numbers 081-112)

Unique 'Mechs: (Figure numbers 113-124)

Special Rarity: (Figure numbers 125-141)


References[edit]