Mechstrategen logo// The Tactical Screenpowered by MECHSTRATEGEN
// 00 // MECH-NET ONLINE

Master the battlefield.

Network your company.

The tactical platform for BattleTech Alpha Strike and Classic BattleTech. Hangar management, matchup analysis, print-ready deployments and the community archive in one interface.

Create your free pilot fileTry instantly as a guest

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Atlas, Marauder and Warhammer BattleMechs in combat◉ target acquisition
The central BattleTech command & community ecosystem
○ standby // select target
[ HUB & COMMS ]
Community roster share
[ VS MATRIX ]
Matchup analysis
[ DEPLOYMENT ]
Shelf to battlefield
[ SHOWCASE ]
Minis & camo gallery
// 01 // QUICKSTART

Three steps to game night

Less prep, more playing — from your shelf to the table in minutes.

  1. 1

    Add your miniatures

    Pick your ForcePacks with one click or upload a CSV list.

  2. 2

    Build your list

    The Smart Generator builds a legal formation for your era in seconds.

  3. 3

    Print & play

    Export Alpha Strike cards for paper or tablet.

Guest status: Your lists are lost when you close the browser. Create a free pilot file to keep your forces safe in your hangar.

Create your free pilot file
// 02 // FIELD PREVIEW

From your shelf to a battle-ready force

Manage your miniatures, plan with available units and take print-ready Alpha Strike cards straight to the table.

Digital Hangar

Inventory, paint status, faction and points in one place.

ChassisVariantPVQty
AtlasAS7-D521
ArcherARC-2R391
AwesomeAWS-8Q391
BlackjackBJ-3301
Create your Hangar

Print-ready Alpha Strike cards

Compact unit data, clearly arranged and ready for the table.

AS7-D
Atlas
PV: 52
TP:BM
SZ:4
TMM:1
MV:6"
ROLE:Juggernaut
SK:4
S (+0)
5
M (+2)
5
L (+4)
2
HEATOV 0
123S
A:○○○○○○○○○○
S:◌◌◌◌◌◌◌◌
SPECIAL:AC2/2/-, IF1, LRM1/1/1, REAR1/1/-
CRITICAL HITS
ENGINE○+1 HEAT / FIRING WPNS
FIRE CTRL○○○○+2 TO-HIT EACH
WEAPONS○○○○-1 DAMAGE EACH
MP○○○○½ MV EACH
THE TACTICAL SCREEN
Build a formation

// SECTION 03 — RANDOM SAMPLE

Tactical Recon: Random Roster Showcase

Live snapshot of five random public rosters from the data-core.

Open Full Archive →

// scanning network…

▸ Register Now & Share Your Roster
// 04 // METRICS

[ TIN // TACTICAL INTELLIGENCE METRICS ]

Live telemetry from the archive: Which eras are being fielded and which chassis dominate the grid.

ERA DENSITY
  • // SCANNING DATA-CORE...
TOP CHASSIS
  • // SCANNING DATA-CORE...
[ OPEN INTELLIGENCE CONSOLE ]
// 05 // SMART FORMATION
Try without signing in

Test a formation first. Save it when you're ready.

Choose an era, faction, formation type and PV limit. Smart Formation builds three rules-compliant options for you — instantly and without an account.

Generate and reroll formations freely as a guest.
With a free account, save formations, append them to lists and consider your own Hangar.

Guest status: Your lists are lost when you close the browser. Create a free pilot file to keep your forces safe in your hangar.

Try Smart FormationPick a callsign & secure your hangar
Balanced146 PV
  • 01Marauder MAD-3R
  • 02Thunderbolt TDR-5S
  • 03Wolverine WVR-6R
  • 04Locust LCT-1V
Formation checked
Firepower149 PV
  • 01Longbow LGB-7Q
  • 02Warhammer WHM-6R
  • 03Griffin GRF-1N
  • 04Commando COM-2D
Formation checked
Fast143 PV
  • 01Phoenix Hawk PXH-1
  • 02Wolverine WVR-6M
  • 03Jenner JR7-D
  • 04Locust LCT-1E
Formation checked
// 06 // LIVE DEMO

[ LIVE DEMO // REAL ARCHIVE DATA ]

Everything below is fed from the live public archive — no mockups.

Matchup comparison simulator

Pick two public force lists and get radar profiles, range damage curves and a shareable matchup card.

// SCANNING DATA-CORE...
// SCANNING DATA-CORE...
[ OPEN VS MODE ]
// 07 // ACCESS LEVELS

Guest vs. free account

Much works right away as a guest — your account keeps everything permanently.

FeatureGuest
Free accountRecommended · 100% free
01 · Lists & hangar
Try Smart Formation
Browse the public archive
Save your own force lists
Digital hangar
ForcePack & CSV import
02 · Maps & battle tools
View the showcase & map gallery
Use the map editor
Print-ready Alpha Strike cards & PDF dossiers
C3 networks & campaigns
03 · Community & interaction
Explore the community hub
Read comments on lists & gallery maps
Publish showcase entries
Post community hub entries
Write comments

Unlock full combat readiness

Save your lists, manage your hangar and join the community.

Create your free pilot file
Ready in under 30 seconds
Free forever
Lists securely saved on every device
// 08 // POWERED BY MECHSTRATEGEN

[ BUILT BY MECHWARRIORS, FOR MECHWARRIORS ]

From the first roster draft through the tactical comparison to the exchange with other command staffs — all in one central place.

// 01 // COMMUNITY

[ TACTICAL HUB & ARCHIVE ]

Search the public data archive for lists across all eras and factions. Discuss synergies in the comms channels, share your builds via direct link or get inspired.

  • Public force list scanner & filters
  • Comms channels for tactical feedback
// 02 // FLAGSHIP

[ VS MATRIX (VS MODE) ]

Compare two force lists side by side in cockpit view. Overlaid radar diagrams, mirrored range damage curves and high-resolution matchup cards.

  • Sweet spot range analysis
  • Shareable matchup cards
// 03 // DEPLOYMENT

[ DEPLOYMENT & PRINT PIPELINE ]

Turn your painted collection into active battle groups: pick units from the Digital Hangar, format formations and export print-ready cards, C3 networks and PDFs.

  • Formation builder with rule validation
  • Print-ready AS cards & PDF exports
// 09 // TACTICAL HUB

[ COMMUNITY ARCHIVE & TACTICAL HUB ]

Public force lists, painted miniatures, battlefield maps and local events — everything the community shares is reachable from one console.

[ FORCE LIST SCANNER ][ VISUAL SHOWCASE ][ COMMUNITY HUB ]
// 10 // FAQ

[ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ]

Is The Tactical Screen free?

Yes. All functions — archive, roster builder, hangar, VS mode and exports — are free. Support is voluntary via the support form.

Which game systems are supported?

BattleTech Alpha Strike and Classic BattleTech, including PV and BV calculation with skill adjustment.

Do I need an account?

Browsing the public archive works without an account. Saving lists, hangar, showcase and hub entries require a free registration.

// 11 // NEWS FEED

News from The Tactical Screen

Updates, new features, in-depth explanations and practical tips directly from Mechstrategen.

Find the latest posts in the Mechstrategen news archive.

All news
// 12 // DEPLOY

Your hangar is waiting – free and ready in 30 seconds

Save your force lists, manage your miniatures and print ready-to-play Alpha Strike cards.

Pick a callsign & secure your hangarTry without signing up

100% free · Ready in 30 seconds with Google or email · No credit card

◉// TACTICAL INTELLIGENCE NETWORKFEED :: CONDENSED PREVIEW
[ INTEL PREVIEW: OPERATIONAL ERA DENSITY ]
// AWAITING ERA TELEMETRY
[ INTEL PREVIEW: COMBATANT DEPLOYMENT FREQUENCY ]
// NO CHASSIS SIGNATURES YET
[ ACCESS FULL INTEL NETWORK (TIN) >>> ]