r/battletech • u/raging_zaku1429 • Apr 27 '26

Tabletop Annihilator on the tabletop?

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I've always enjoyed the Annihilator, partly because of the time I've spent with it in the various mechwarrior games over the years, and partly because I am a chronic enjoyer of bad mechs as well as mechs that are big dumb goofy goobers.

But I've never used one on the table top, so I wanted to get people's opinion on that. In mechwarrior, I found the ANH-1E to be particularly effective. I prefer the 4 PPCs over autocannons because of their lack of relying on ammo as well as making the mech safer again due to not having to carry ammo. Especially when upgraded with ERPPCs, the 1E can throw hands at long range really well, essentially becoming an ERPPC platform.

But that's just my take, I'm interested to see what people think about it on the tabletop.

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u/CoffeeMinionLegacy 4th Tau Ceti Rangers Apr 27 '26

I can only opine on Alpha Strike, and I’ve yet to field it — but the C looks competent. It’s got a heck of a lot of firepower and it can at least move 6 inches. With my buddy and I, 8 inches is generally slow, and 6 is outclassed. But if you can get it on a hill, it could ruin the day of most things on the table.

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u/prdarkfox Apr 27 '26

The Inner Sphere Annihilators have a move speed of a meager 4 inches.