The Tactical Screen / Field Manual
The handbook
Everything for your next game: find the right feature and learn how to use it step by step. Choose a topic or search for a term.
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Getting started & essentials
The Tactical Screen at a glance
Plan your BattleTech games in one place, from your first unit to a finished battle report. You can try many areas without an account.
Home page & sandbox
Try units and point values right away without signing in or saving anything.
Account & sign-in
An account keeps your lists, hangar and settings available for your next visit.
Simple Mode, Advanced Mode & dashboard
Match the interface to your experience and reach your most important content faster.
Language, display & privacy
Choose the language and appearance you prefer while staying in control of what others see.
Build your force
Create & edit force lists
Build a game-ready force while keeping units, skills and points in view.
Smart Database Picker & skills
Pick the correct variant instead of typing its name and see how quantity and skill affect points immediately.
Smart Formation Generator
Build a force around a formation type without checking every role and requirement by hand.
Force Generator
Get a starting point for a new force, then tailor it to your play style.
Formation Generator & Format Force
Organize units into formations and see which requirements are still missing for a bonus.
Force List History Updater
Refresh an older list without rebuilding it from scratch.
Plausibility check & era timeline
See whether your units fit an era and faction before you reach the table.
C3 Network Manager
Plan C3 links clearly and check which units can form a network together.
Battlefield Support & artillery
Plan support alongside your main force so costs and options are not overlooked.
AS350 tournament check
Spot potential rule conflicts in an Alpha Strike tournament roster before submitting it.
Ops Center
Manage connected forces and keep track of their current state.
Collection & workshop
Digital hangar
Track miniatures, variants and quantities, then use your collection when building lists.
Hangar import: CSV & ForcePacks
Bring in a larger collection faster instead of adding every miniature individually.
Hangar report
See what types of units you own and where your collection has gaps.
Custom Mech Foundry
Make your own unit cards for house rules or home-designed mechs.
Color scheme generator
Find colors for your next miniature or an entire force.
Analysis & simulation
Alpha List & unit database
Compare variants and stats before putting a unit into your force.
Unit & list comparison
See strengths and weaknesses side by side instead of comparing only total points.
Virtual duel & dice simulation
Explore possible matchups and see how differently two forces may perform.
Tactical Readout, AS cards & Play Mode
Bring clear unit stats to the table on paper or keep them handy on screen.
Unit availability
Find out when and for which factions a unit is available.
Identity Index
Identify an unfamiliar unit when you have only an image or a partial name.
Community & tabletop
Public archive
Explore other players’ rosters and find ideas for your next game.
Showcase & sharing lists
Share your force with the community and discover standout builds.
Map Tool & map gallery
Plan a battlefield and check possible lines of sight before a game.
Planetary Conquest
Play a standalone strategy campaign against AI or two players on one device.
Campaigns & scenario planner
Link games into a story and keep scenarios and progress together.
Community Hub
Find games, events, clubs and venues near you.
Statistics & Tactical Intelligence Network
See which units and variants are popular in the community.
Profiles, Community Radar & Registry
Discover other commanders while choosing what your own profile reveals.
Game Tracker
Record games and results so your battles are easier to look back on.
Help & participation
Notifications & emails
Keep up with responses and updates without checking every page manually.
Profile & settings
Manage your callsign, faction, visibility and account in one place.
Feedback & roadmap
Help shape The Tactical Screen and see which ideas the community is discussing.
Support & the project
Support the continued development of the project voluntarily.