Battletech Alpha Strike

Come play Battletech alpha strike at Wayland Games new venue.

OPERATION: IRON ECLIPSE

Clan Invasion Era Narrative Event - Set on Turtle Bay

Tournament Organiser: Joshua

Event Date: Saturday 4th April 2026

Please direct any event related questions to this email - jdevents98@gmail.com

Location: Wayland Games Centre - 3 Tilbury Rd, West Horndon, Brentwood CM13 3LR

 Battlech AS Narrative Event Pack - OPERATION: IRON ECLIPSE

Event timings:

11:00 – 11:30 – Arrival/sign in

11:30 – 14:30 – Game 1

14:30 – 15:00 – Lunch/Break

15:00 – 18:00 – Game 2

18:00 – 18:15 – Break

18:15 – 21:15 – Game 3

21:15 – 21:45 – Scores, results, rewards and goodbyes

Event OverviewWelcome to OPERATION: IRON ECLIPSE, a narrative driven BattleTech: Alpha Strike event set during the opening years of the Clan Invasion. The event is designed to be immersive, friendly, and focused on cinematic missions rather than purely competitive play.

The event will include two scenarios over the course of the day where the outcome will contribute to the next narrative event. The scenarios will be distributed on the day so it will be a surprise for everyone. 

General Rules & Force Building

• Each player must bring one force up to a value of 750 points (PV) that contains units/rules that are permitted up to the end of the Clan Invasion Era (3061). Force Builder Website – Master Unit List
• Unit selections should be as lore-accurate as possible for your chosen faction (using the Master Unit List). For example, the Locust LCT-1L is only available to the Capellan Confederation. In addition to your chosen faction list, Inner Sphere forces may use Inner Sphere General, Invading Clan forces may use IS Clan General, and Homeworld Clan forces may use HW Clan General.
• No more than two of the same BattleMech/OmniMech chassis (including variants) may be in the same 750 PV list.
• No more than one point of protomechs (5) may be within the same list.
• No more than two pairs of the same ground vehicle chassis (including variants) may be in the same list.
• No more than two artillery units may be included within the same list. 
• Aerospace units are permitted provided the controlling player fully understands the Aerospace rules and is willing to explain them to their opponent. Each force is limited to one Aerospace squadron.
• All forces must follow the standard force building structure & rules (from page 110-124), all formation types must be selected from the Commanders Edition rulebook (page 116-121).
• Special Commander Abilities (page 102-109) - Each force may include no more than one SCA, provided the force is rated "Regular" or better (to work this out refer to Page 102). Forces rated "Green" or lower may not include an SCA. You may ONLY select an SCA from the Commanders Edition rulebook.
• Please email your force list to jdevents98@gmail.com no later than April 1st 2026. This is to confirm your force complies with the event rules.
• You must bring a printed copy of your force list. We recommend using the Alpha Strike cards from the Master Unit List website.
• If you and your opponent cannot agree on a rule, either roll-off to decide the outcome or ask the Tournament Organiser (Joshua) whose decision is final.
• Painted forces are strongly encouraged where possible (not enforced). It adds to the immersion of the game.
• This event is a narrative and fun event for all, so please be kind and courteous to each other. 

Inactive Rules(The following rules will NOT be in play during the event)

• ’The Battlefield’ rules (pages 54-67), apart from the Hex Map conversion rules (pages 68-71) as specified below in ‘Optional Rules’.  
• The ‘Urban Combat’ rules (pages 72-75) 

Optional Rules(The following rules will be in play during the event)

• Lance/Star movement must be used; it will help speed up the movement phase (Page 33)
• Hex Map Conversion rules (pages 68–71)
• Alternate Munitions (pages 143-150)
• Critical Success and Failure (page 159)
• ECM/ECCM (page 161)
• Multiple Attack Rolls (pages 174–175)

Scenarios

General Scenario Rules:

• All objectives must be placed before home edges are selected
• Each ‘objective marker’ occupies only 1 hex.
• An ‘objective marker’ is controlled when you have a unit on the objective hex or within an adjacent hex to the objective hex. 
• The Forced Withdrawal scenario rule will be in play for both scenarios (Page 126-127)

Deployment Rules:

• Winner of the roll-off determines their home edge
• If playing on a 6x4, the home edge must be one of the long sides. If playing on a 4x4, the winner of the role of picks any of the 4 sides and the opponent must go on the opposite side
• Forces enter the battlefield from their home edge during the first turn, unless a special rule is being used that would alter the turn a force arrives
• Roll-off for initiative as normal

Scoring Rules:

• At the end of each game, both players must tally & agree the final scores before submitting them to the Tournament Organiser. If there is a disagreement, please consult the Tournament Organiser.
• Alongside mission scores, please record the total PV of enemy units you destroyed during each scenario and report this to the Tournament Organiser. (The PV displayed on the unit’s card with its selected experience)

FAQs

📍 How to find us: We’re a 30-minute walk from West Horndon station, and just off the A127, making us easy to reach by car or public transport.

💳 Payments

• Food purchases are card only.
• Cash and card are accepted for in-store products.

🍽️ Food & Allergens: Outside food is not permitted.

• We cater for most allergens and dietary requirements, and allergen information will be clearly displayed on the menus.

🚗 Parking: Parking is available outside the store on a first-come, first-served basis.

🎮 Age Policy

• No children under the age of 18 years will be admitted to the Centre unless accompanied and supervised by an adult aged 18 years or over. Wayland Games takes no responsibility for children under the age of 18, responsibility shall remain with the parent or guardian of the relevant child at all times.
• Accompanying adults do not need their own ticket for the Event if they intend to purely act in a supervisory role.

Who do I contact for more information?

If you have any further questions please feel free to contact the store and our friendly staff will be more than happy to help.

Please see ticket terms and conditions below:

• All attendees must be in possession of a valid ticket upon registration.

• Event details and timings are subject to change and should be checked prior to travelling.

• Wayland Games may cancel or vary the Event (in whole or in part) due to events or circumstances beyond our control. Where we cancel the Event in its entirety, you will be offered a full refund. However, in all other circumstances (including where we make changes to the Event), you will not be offered a refund. This does not affect your statutory rights.

• Purchased tickets cannot be transferred or resold without the express permission of Wayland Games.

• Tickets can be refunded after purchase, as long as it is at least 7 days prior to the event taking place. This does not affect your statutory rights.

• If you are no longer able to attend the Event and wish to discuss this with us, please contact the Centre at events@waylandgames.co.uk.