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\"Russian<\/a>
Russian Vehicle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Last Friday during the HAWKs gaming night, I put on a Northwest Frontier by GASLIGHT game. \u00a0This was a play test of a scenario to include in the upcoming GASLIGHT Compendium. The scenario, like many of my GASLIGHT scenarios, is set in the Northwest Frontier. \u00a0As part of “The Great Game” between Russia and Britain, the Russians have provide technology and troops to assist the various chieftains in their fights against the British.<\/p>\n

In this scenario, a Kahn has revolted against the British. \u00a0Typically, the British cobble together a punitive expedition and set forth to punish the Kahn. \u00a0Prior to the start of the scenario the Kahn has been defeated and is now in retreat. \u00a0The Pathan force in this scenario must hold open the escape route (road) long enough for the main body to escape, which for this scenario is ten turns. \u00a0The Pathan force contained some Russian infantry as well as several Russian vehicles. \u00a0The British force is composed of British, Highland, and Indian infantry with supporting vehicles. \u00a0In addition a “flying column” of bicycle lancers, Indian cavalry, and heavy support tricycles attempts to cut the road. \u00a0The scenario requires both sides to move. \u00a0Unlike a typical pursuit scenario, the Pathans cannot merely try to outrun the pursuit, since they have to keep the road open for ten turns.<\/p>\n

\"Indian<\/a>
Indian Cavalry in melee with Pathans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Russian helicopter was knocked out of the sky early in the game by a Gattling gun. \u00a0An exciting moment came when Indian cavalry charged over a hill and caught some Pathans by surprise. \u00a0In a desperate melee, the Indians defeated the Pathan unit, but at heavy cost.<\/p>\n

\"Wide<\/a>
Wide View of the Battle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In this view you can see the Indian cavalry about to break through the first line of Pathans and charge into the second line to cut the road. \u00a0Note the Russian infantry. \u00a0There are two units. \u00a0In this test, one unit was wiped out, but this one saw little action. \u00a0Also note the ball-shaped tank. \u00a0Controlled by HAWK Geoff Graff, this tank fired several times at a British light tank, but only scored one hit all game. \u00a0Also note on the right of the picture the Pathan unit dressed in white with most of the figures dead. \u00a0These casualties were largely the result of a few well-placed rockets from Don Hogge’s rocket support tricycle.<\/p>\n

\"Sam<\/a>
Sam Moving her Tank Forward<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My so enjoys the gaming when I bring him to conventions, but my daughter really seems to have taken to it. \u00a0She really focuses on the objective and manages to keep entertained through the slow points. \u00a0She’s pretty short, so we often find her climbing across the table to reach her troops.<\/p>\n

The scenario went well. \u00a0I’ll run it a couple more times before going “final” for The GASLIGHT Compendium, but I’m pretty happy with how it went. \u00a0Once the book is published, I’ll post all the data cards on the Yahoo Group so people can download them and use them to run the game themselves.<\/p>\n

(Photos of Northwest Frontier by GASLIGHT were taken by Chris Palmer.)<\/p>\n