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The Mecha Hack: Mission Manual

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space kaiju!Strap in, pilots – the explosive sequel to your favorite lightweight mecha TTRPG is here!

The Mecha Hack: Mission Manual is the jam-packed follow-up to our Platinum-bestselling rules-lite mecha roleplaying game, The Mecha Hack. In addition to new rules, enemies, and player options, this 100+ page supplement includes more than 40 one-page missions, comprising everything from training missions, action-packed skirmishes, high-octane chases, perilous salvage, and everything in between.

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  • More than 40 one-page missions for use with The Mecha Hack, complete with objectives, twists, and encounters

  • Gorgeous black-and-white illustrations from Brandish Gilhelm of Runehammer Games 

  • Four new chassis: the supportive auxiliary, the devastating colossus, the monstrous hybrid, and the experimental vanguard

  • Four new pilots: the cybernetic bionic, the heavily armed merc, the otherworldly pariah, and the weary yet wise vet

  • New modules and equipment – swarm enemies with funnel drones, empower allies with Verilian batteries, unleash hails of micro-missiles, and collect scrap for repairs and upgrades

  • New add-on rules for on-foot missions, faction allegiance, environmental conditions, meta rewards for players, and more

  • New swarm rules, allowing for large groups of enemies/allies to stage massive mecha battles

  • New HARD MODE rules, which up the challenge, increase lethality on both sides of the battlefield, and provide more strategic opportunities for players

  • GM’s toolbox packed with inspirational roll tables and tools for creating your own objectives, obstacles, and enemies

  • More than 30 brand new enemy statblocks – kaiju, starships, combining/transforming mecha, and more

  • Print-and-play standee miniatures and tokens for virtual tabletops

  • Print-and-fold GM screen with handy rules references and roll tables to provide on-the-fly inspiration

  • Five thematic battlemaps illustrated by Brandish Gilhelm of Runehammer Games, optimized for use on virtual tabletops and print-and-play

Mission Manual takes the sleek, simple, flexible rules of The Mecha Hack and expands them to encompass streamlined, three-part missions that fit on a single page. As fun and easy to prep as they are to run on the fly, each mission includes vital info for GMs, as well as tables to customize the mission to suit any campaign or one-shot session.


The Mecha Hack: Mission Manual is available now!

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John G October 25, 2022 11:10 pm UTC
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Is that a new, heavier weight paper I see as a POD option?
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Jeremy H December 30, 2021 8:13 am UTC
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I haven't picked this one up yet. But, I've been watching it for awhile. Is it the same size as the corebook (A5/zine)? I'm thinking it might be a good post-Christmas present to myself to get a combined volume printed at my local shop.

Also, are there new Modules in this one?
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Matt C January 02, 2022 2:05 am UTC
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Hey there! Yes, same A5 size as the core book. And it does include new modules!
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Jeremy H January 05, 2022 7:17 am UTC
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Got it. Great new content. And the custom print job looks pretty good too. Hank's art is always awesome, but the way he does Mecha is even better. I keep hoping you guys attempt a Black Hack version of RIFTs and get Hank to illustrate it. Seriously... that would rock.
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John G October 25, 2022 11:59 pm UTC
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Same size -- but thicker. There are loads of missions, new consumables, modules, weapon qualities, enemies... it's a gem.

Edit: aaaand I missed that Matt had already replied. Carry on!
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Jay W October 24, 2021 4:26 pm UTC
The Full Preview isn't working.
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Matt C October 26, 2021 5:13 pm UTC
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Hey thanks for the heads up. It *should* be working now? Not even sure what the issue was but it seems to have resolved itself.
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Corey C June 21, 2021 8:42 pm UTC
Print on demand option please.
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Ivan H July 23, 2021 3:27 pm UTC
it's currently being prepared on their home website. I'd check this first (there might be a delay in delivery though): https://absolutetabletop.com/worlds/mecha-hack
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Matt C October 01, 2021 8:38 pm UTC
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Hey Corey! POD files are currently being approved and should be available soon. We appreciate your patience.
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Matt C October 26, 2021 5:09 pm UTC
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POD is now available here on DTRPG. Thanks!
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Игорь ? April 03, 2021 6:19 am UTC
Supported this book on kickstarter and I'm very happy. The book came out just super!
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Matt C April 08, 2021 7:47 pm UTC
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Thanks so much!
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Harrington M April 03, 2021 12:37 am UTC
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The "100+ page supplement" is not included with purchase. All that's included so far is a GM Screen, battle maps, tokens, and a character sheet.
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Harrington M April 03, 2021 12:39 am UTC
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Just saw it was now uploaded. Carry on :)
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Matt C April 03, 2021 12:40 am UTC
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Hey Harrington! Not sure why the PDF wasn't in your downloads package. It should be there now. Please check and let me know!
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Harrington M April 03, 2021 1:42 am UTC
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It's there now. Thanks, Matt. This is a wonderful game and supplement, sir. I'm quite enjoying this design.
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