
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,598
- BGG rating
- 7.1
BattleTech
- 2–4 players
- Complexity 3.4/5
- 1984

Rules assistance for Silent Death Annex: Operation – Dry Dock II
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Silent Death Annex: Operation – Dry Dock II is an expansion for Silent Death released in 2006 for 2–8 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Leland R. Erickson and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
(from the back cover) Operation DryDock II is a compendium of new fighters, gunboats, and war drones, some brand new, some cobbled together from the scraps of fallen imperial might. This exciting new expansion brings more ships, more fun, and more stuff to blow up in the Silent Death universe. Nearly two dozen new ships New Datasphere technology: wardrones Long-forgotten imperial fighter designs Bulldog Devestator Dominator Yellow Jacket New fighters and gunboats for: House Colos Draconians ASP Technocracy Data Sphere Luches Utopia House Red Star House Tokugawa Unkulunkulu Archipelago
Silent Death Annex: Operation – Dry Dock II supports 2–8 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Silent Death Annex: Operation – Dry Dock II is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Silent Death Annex: Operation – Dry Dock II for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Silent Death Annex: Operation – Dry Dock II has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Silent Death Annex: Operation – Dry Dock II belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Silent Death Annex: Operation – Dry Dock II are: Leland R. Erickson. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Silent Death Annex: Operation – Dry Dock II as an expansion for Silent Death. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Silent Death to use it. Check that your edition of Silent Death is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.