TW is presented in a very similar way to FoF but at 260 pages is even thicker. The rules are clearly based on FoF but provide a series of additional concepts to allow to deal with different technology levels, robots and the like. As with FoF the rules concentrate on the capability of the troops rather than the individual weapon types.
It is clear that these rules are intended to be used for hard science fiction rather than science fantasy with little provision for alien races and the like (although there is some guidance as to how you might add them). Which suits me as hard SF is my preference.
In addition to the rules themselves, which are organised in almost exactly the same way as FoF, provides a backstory with a mix of Nation states and major Corporations vying for control of various colonies and resources.
Having recently played FoF and enjoyed them I am really looking forward to getting TW to the table.
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