There are also rule changes listed in the FAQ.Collector's Information
Age of Destruction consists of 141 standard MechWarrior game pieces including 32 infantry, 48 vehicles, 32 non-unique 'Mechs, and 12 unique 'Mechs. There are also 6 super-rare (silver base) 'Mechs and 1 ultra-rare (crimson base) 'Mech. The starter contains 10 pre-selected game pieces including 6 infantry, 2 vehicles and 2 'Mechs, which are not available in boosters.
Tournament Info
MechWarrior: Age of Destruction is the first set in the Age of Destruction rotation. 15 days after release, the following sets will have an active competitive tournament status: Liao Incursion, Counterassault, Falcon's Prey, and Age of Destruction. These sets, plus any additional 2005 releases, will retain their tournament legal status until January, 2006, when the second half of the Age of Destruction rotation will begin. AllMechWarrior sets remain legal for play in the Unrestricted format.
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