Lancer

Lancer is a science fiction tabletop roleplaying game that blends narrative-focused gameplay with tactical mech combat. Set 15,000 years in the future, it explores themes of revolution, political intrigue, and the struggle for a better humanity in a galaxy teeming with diverse cultures and advanced technology.

Theme and Setting

Lancer distinguishes itself through its deep customization options for mechs, its mix of rules-light narrative play and gritty tactical combat, and its focus on team-based gameplay. Its includes players who enjoy tactical combat, character customization, and engaging with a rich, lore-filled setting.

How Play Feels

Lancer takes place in the Orion Arm, a region of the Milky Way galaxy where humanity has spread across countless worlds. The game is set 15,000 years in the future, during the Third Age of Union, a powerful interstellar government striving for a utopian future.

What Makes It Distinct

However, this vision is challenged by corrupt corporations, tyrannical rulers, and other factions clinging to power. The setting is rich with lore, encompassing millennia of history, diverse cultures, and advanced technologies, including mechs capable of incredible feats.

Where It May Not Fit

You want a very light rules load You dislike tactical combat or heavier encounter procedure.