126. Defend the House
“It may have a kick like a rogue ambull, but it’ll make you unbeatable in a fight!”
- Esmer Tul, Clan Chymist, House of Gilded Grace, House Escher
In this scenario, one gang makes a desperate defence of their turf.
Source: Apocrypha: Queen of Ash Town
Attacker & Defender
The gang who chose this scenario is the attacker, the other is the defender. Otherwise, randomize one gang to choose who to be attacker and defender.
Battlefield
Standard (Sector Mechanicus).
Crews
- Attacker: Random (D3+4) + Reinforcements.
- Defender: Custom (D3+4).
No vehicles or mounts.
Tactics Cards
- Custom (2).
- Underdog (Gang Rating): +1 random per 100 credits.
Deployment
Standard.
Clouds Of Incense
The air is fi lled with incense and strange chems. The Visibility (9") rule is in effect for this battle.
Reinforcements
- Attacker: D3.
- Start of each End phase.
Home Turf Advantage
- Defender:
- Bottle tests: Roll 2D6 and discard the highest.
- Rally tests: +1.
- Hangers-on: Included in the crew on a 4+ (roll individually).
Ending the Battle
The battle ends if max 1 gang remains (end of a round).
Victory
The last remaining gang is the winner. Otherwise it is a draw.
Rewards
Credits
- Win/Draw: 2D6x10.
- Lose: D6x10.
Experience
Scenario specific rewards:
- +1 for taking part.
Standard rewards:
- +1 for taking an enemy Out of Action.
- +1 for taking an enemy Leader or Champion Out of Action.
- +1 for killing an enemy (during the battle).
- +1 for Rallying.
Reputation
- +D3 (win).
- -1 (bottle out).
Queen of Ash Town
If players wish, they may use this scenario to represent Athera and the Ash Wyld’s defence of the House of Gilded Grace.
In order to do this, make the following changes:
- The attacker’s gang should be a Goliath gang.
- The defender’s gang should be an Escher gang with a large number of Wyld Runners led by Athera and accompanied by an Apprentice Clan Chymist.
- The House of Gilded Grace rule is in effect and each defending fighter starts the battle with a dose of either Blood Boil or Skin Fire, while Athera starts with a dose of Predator’s Kiss.