Combat Book Game
Combat Book Game is a series of book put out by FASA. Each book cannot be played by itself, instead requiring another book to play the opponent. The style of play has no real storyline, all you have to do is win against the other person.

Battletech Science Fiction Combat Game, is a series based on the roleplaying game Battletech, in which huge machines, Mechs, battle each other. There are 6 books in the series.
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SHD-2H Shadow Hawk (1)- Type: SHD-2H Shadow Hawk Tonnage: 55 Tons Engine: 275 Core Tech Weapons: Armstrong J11 Autocannon, Holly Long Range Missle Rack (5), Martel Model 5 Medium Laser From theis vantage point you have a perfect view of the enemy's approach. Picking up a heat source at long range, you activate your weapon systems. The combination of Autocannon, Long Range Missiles and Medium Laser gives firepower at all ranges. That plus your maneuverability should give you the edge- depending, of course, on what is comming through the high pass below. In the 31st Centuary warfare is common. But whatever world the battle is on, the battlefield is dominated by one weapon: the BattleMech. Heavily armed and armoured, these vaguely humanoid fighting machines are virtually unstoppable- except by another 'Mech. The men and women who pilot them, the MechWarriors, are the elite of a military society. Now you can find out what it's like to piolot a 'Mech- from the inside! Each page of these books gives you the view from the cockpit of your 'Mech as you face off against another of these awesome machines. The controls are in your hands; the choices are yours!
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GRF-1N Griffin (2)- Type: GRF-1N Griffin Tonnage: 55 Tons Engine: 275 Core Tech Weapons: Fusigon Particle Projector Cannon, Delta Dart Long Range Missile Rack (10) You've been monitoring these woods for several days now, with no sign of enemy activity. Suddenly you catch a glint of metal across the glade The familiar hum of your PPC fills the cockpit and a solid click indicates your missiles are ready. Range is to your advantage but will that be enough to defeat this opponent? In the 31st Centuary warfare is common. But whatever world the battle is on, the battlefield is dominated by one weapon: the BattleMech. Heavily armed and armoured, these vaguely humanoid fighting machines are virtually unstoppable- except by another 'Mech. The men and women who pilot them, the MechWarriors, are the elite of a military society. Now you can find out what it's like to piolot a 'Mech- from the inside! Each page of these books gives you the view from the cockpit of your 'Mech as you face off against another of these awesome machines. The controls are in your hands; the choices are yours!
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WSP-1A Wasp (3)- Type: WSP-1A Wasp Tonnage: 20 Tons Engine: 120 GM Weapons: Diverse Optice Type 2 Medium Laser, Bical SRM Twin-Rack The new-made ruins of the city have been unnaturally quiet during your patrol. You alternate between speed and caution, picking slowly through the runnle and then darting across the open spaces. Suddenly, the building beside you explodes from weapons fire. Laser ready, missiles loaded, you leap into the courtyard. Can your speed and agility outwit this unknown foe? In the 31st Centuary warfare is common. But whatever world the battle is on, the battlefield is dominated by one weapon: the BattleMech. Heavily armed and armoured, these vaguely humanoid fighting machines are virtually unstoppable- except by another 'Mech. The men and women who pilot them, the MechWarriors, are the elite of a military society. Now you can find out what it's like to piolot a 'Mech- from the inside! Each page of these books gives you the view from the cockpit of your 'Mech as you face off against another of these awesome machines. The controls are in your hands; the choices are yours!
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WHM-6R Warhammer (4)- Type: WHM-6R Warhammer Tonnage: 70 Tons Engine: 280 VOX Weapons: Two Donal PPCs, Two Martell Medium Lasers, Two Magna Small Lasers, Two SperryBrowning Machine Guns, Holly Short Range Missile Pack (6) Again, you're first out of the DropShip. Scanning across the burning desert, you can see no sign of the enemy. Can this landing really be unopposed? No! There, on the horizon! The unmistakeable dust cloud of approaching 'Mechs. Powering up, you move out. Can your awesome firepower dedeat these unknown foes? In the 31st Centuary warfare is common. But whatever world the battle is on, the battlefield is dominated by one weapon: the BattleMech. Heavily armed and armoured, these vaguely humanoid fighting machines are virtually unstoppable- except by another 'Mech. The men and women who pilot them, the MechWarriors, are the elite of a military society. Now you can find out what it's like to piolot a 'Mech- from the inside! Each page of these books gives you the view from the cockpit of your 'Mech as you face off against another of these awesome machines. The controls are in your hands; the choices are yours!
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LCT-1S Locust (5)- Type: LCT-1S Locust Tonnage: 20 Tons Engine: 160 LTV Weapons: Medium Martell Laser, Two Federated 2-Shot SRM Missile Systems Approaching speeds of 130 kph, your 'Mech is one of the fastest machines on the battlefield today. Few opponents, however, suspect that your Locust has a bigger bite than most. Yours is the 1S variant, with machine guns stripped out and replaced by a pair of hefty SRM 2 packs. Your next opponent has a nasty surprise waiting for him... In the 31st Centuary warfare is common. But whatever world the battle is on, the battlefield is dominated by one weapon: the BattleMech. Heavily armed and armoured, these vaguely humanoid fighting machines are virtually unstoppable- except by another 'Mech. The men and women who pilot them, the MechWarriors, are the elite of a military society. Now you can find out what it's like to piolot a 'Mech- from the inside! Each page of these books gives you the view from the cockpit of your 'Mech as you face off against another of these awesome machines. The controls are in your hands; the choices are yours!
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RFL-3N Rifleman (6)- Type: RFL-3N Rifleman Tonnage: 60 Tons Engine: Pitban 240 Weapons: Two Magna Mk III Heavy Laser, Two Magna Mk II Medium Laser, Two Imperator-A Autocannon The world you defend is hot, the atmosphere barely breathable. Most 'Mechs dread worlds like this, but you have fewer problems. The combination of large lasers and autocannon allow you to manage your heat buildup better. Suddenly, you spot a gleam of metal in the distance. Your on-board computer does not recognize it as a friend. You fire a burst of lasers... In the 31st Centuary warfare is common. But whatever world the battle is on, the battlefield is dominated by one weapon: the BattleMech. Heavily armed and armoured, these vaguely humanoid fighting machines are virtually unstoppable- except by another 'Mech. The men and women who pilot them, the MechWarriors, are the elite of a military society. Now you can find out what it's like to piolot a 'Mech- from the inside! Each page of these books gives you the view from the cockpit of your 'Mech as you face off against another of these awesome machines. The controls are in your hands; the choices are yours!


Lost Worlds Fantasy Combat Game, are a series based (firstly) on Ral Partha minitures, and inside the book came a coupon with 10% of the purchase of the Ral Partha figure. Later the line became more fantasy in general orientated.
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Man in Chainmail with Sword and Shield (1)-
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Skeleton with Scimitar (2)-
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Dwarf in Chainmail with Two-handed Ax (3)-
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Giant Goblin with Mace and Shield (4)-
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Woman in Scale with Sword and Shield (5)-
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Hill Troll with Club (6)-
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Barbarian with Two-handed Dword (7)-
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Fighter Mage with Magic Sword (8)-
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Wraith with Sickle (9)-
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Cold Drake (10)- First you thought it was ice melting, or perhaps a trinket falling. But there it is again. Wait, voices? INTRUDERS!! Here in your misty sanctuary. Robbers, thieves come to steal your treasure. Bold little dinners seeking glory. Suddenly you rise out of the cold mist to greet your unwelcomed guests. Perhaps this time there is a worthy opponent among them? You'll find out when you play LOST WORLDS.Note: This book came with a coupon and a seperate small piece of paper listing all current and some future books in the series.

 

 


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