Rules Reference

Game Structure

Games consist of Rounds (usually 4). Each round consists of alternating player Turns. Each turn consists of one unit Activation.

• Player who finished activating first last round goes first in the next round.
• After 4 rounds, check mission objectives to determine the winner.

Activation Actions

Activate one unit per turn. Choose one action:

Shooting Sequence

1. Determine Attacks: Sum Attack values of shooting models in range & LoS.
2. Roll to Hit: Roll Quality tests for each attack. Success = Hit.
3. Roll to Block: Target rolls Defense tests for each hit. Success = Block. Fail = Wound.
4. Remove Casualties: Remove one model per Wound taken.

Melee Sequence

• Charge Moves: Move up to 12" to base contact (or as close as possible). Target models move up to 3" into base contact.
• Who Can Strike: Models within 2" horizontally AND 4" vertically of an enemy model.
• Melee Sequence (Attacker & Defender):
  1. Determine Attacks: Sum Attack values of striking models.
  2. Roll to Hit: Roll Quality tests. Success = Hit.
  3. Roll to Block: Target rolls Defense tests. Success = Block. Fail = Wound.
  4. Remove Casualties: Remove one model per Wound taken.
• Return Strikes: Defender may choose to strike back after the attacker finishes.
• Fatigue: After attacking in melee (charging or striking back) for the *first time* in a round, the unit only hits on unmodified 6s in melee for the rest of that round.

Melee Resolution

• Determine Winner: Compare total wounds caused by each unit. Unit that caused more wounds wins. Tie if wounds are equal or zero.
• Morale Test: Only the LOSER of the melee takes a morale test.
• Consolidation Moves:
  • If one unit was destroyed/routed: Winner moves up to 3".
  • If neither unit destroyed/routed: Charger moves back 1" (if possible).

Morale

• When to Test:
  • End of activation if unit took wounds AND is now at half starting size/toughness or less.
  • After losing a melee.
• Test: Roll one die, succeed on unit's Quality value or higher.
• Outcomes (Activations where Wounds are taken):
  • Pass = No effect.
  • Fail = Shaken.
• Outcomes (Melee Loss):
  • Pass = No effect.
  • Fail = Shaken.
  • Fail while at <= half strength = Routed.
• Shaken Effects: Must Hold action to recover. Counts as Fatigued. Auto-fails morale tests. Cannot contest/seize objectives.
• Routed Effects: Unit is removed from play as casualty.

Basic Terrain Effects

• Cover: +1 Defense vs Shooting if majority of unit models are inside/behind.
• Difficult: Max 6" move if any model moves through it.
• Dangerous: Roll 1 die per model (or Tough value) moving through/activating in it. On a 1, unit takes 1 wound.

Campaign Flow (Checklist)

1. Mission Setup (Points, Underdog, Objectives)
2. Play Mission (4+ rounds)
3. Check for Casualties
4. Earn Experience (XP)
5. Upgrade Armies
6. Recruit Units

Pre-Mission Setup

Post-Mission Steps

Each time the Hero levels up (including the first), roll D6 for a Skill Trait from their chosen set(s). Re-roll if trait already gained. If all 3 traits from the first set are gained, roll for a second set.

Upgrading & Recruiting

Spend earned points on unit upgrades or new units. Upgrades can be sold for half price (round down to nearest 5). Recruit up to 1 new Hero per mission (max 3 total). Recruit regular units freely (one can start with 5XP for +50pts). Units/armies can be disbanded.