Centurion (play-by-mail game)

*Centurion*
Publishers	Pagoda (UK)
Years active	1983 to 2000
Genres	wargame, science fiction, play-by-mail
Languages	English
Players	maximum 8 per game
Playing time	fixed
Materials required	Instructions, order sheets, turn results, paper, pencil
Media type	Play-by-mail or email

Centurion is a space-based play-by-mail (PBM) game.

History and development

Centurion was a closed-ended space-based play-by-mail wargame.^[1] It was based on the tabletop game Centurion, published by FASA.^[1] In 1994, Pagoda Games began offering the game in the U.K.^[1]

The game was open-ended and mixed moderated.^[2]

Gameplay

The game featured fast-paced tactical combat between two teams.^[1] Four players per team was normal although different team sizes were possible.^[1] Two sides were available, called the Terran Overlord Government (TOG) and the Renegade/Commonwealth.^[3] At the outset, players had 200 points to allocate toward tanks for the team (called a Century), of Light, Medium, and Heavy varieties, customizable with numerous weapons systems as well as infantry and artillery support.^[1]

Equipment and weaponry were advanced, including hovering tanks and energy weapons.^[3]

Reception

Bob Bost reviewed the game in the March–April 1994 issue of Flagship stating that "Centurion is a great game for the tactical wargamer. It is fast and furious from almost the start of the game and will keep you hanging on the edge of your chair as you await the turn results."^[4]

Notes

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Bost 1994. p. 18.
^ Editors 1989. p. 16.
^ ^a ^b Pattist 1995. p. 13.
^ Bost 1994. p. 20.

Bibliography

Bost, Bob (March–April 1994). "Centurion: First of the FASA Trilogy". Flagship. No. 48 (U.S. ed.). pp. 18–20.
Pattist, Lance; Monson, Gordon (May–June 1995). "Centurion Dual Diary, Part 1". Flagship. No. 55 (U.S. ed.). pp. 13–16.
Browning, Joey (July–August 1995). "Centurion Diary – Sudden Death!". Flagship. No. 55 (U.S. ed.). p. 15.