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45. Takeover

By order of Lord Helmawr, I seize this territory!

Source: Book of Ruin

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. Additionally, include 3 landmarks.

Crews​

  • Attacker: Custom (10)
  • Defender: Random (10)

Tactics Cards​

  • Custom (2).
  • Underdog (starting crew cost): +1 random per 100 credits.

Deployment​

Standard, with some exceptions:

  • Attacker deploys first.
  • Defender deploys last.
  • Finally, defender deploys 3 landmarks
    • (or designate pieces of terrain):
    • Within 18” of the centre of the battlefield.
    • At least 12” from another landmark (measured from the centre).
    • Not within or surrounded by impassable terrain.

Surprise Assault​

The attacker is making a prepared assault against the enemy territory to capture a number of key points - or landmarks - to take control of the local area.

Landmarks​

The defender controls all landmarks at the start of the battle. The attacker can take control of a landmark by having more fighters than the defender within 3” of the centre of the landmark. Once captured, it is permanently controlled by the attacker.

Ending the Battle​

The battle ends when at least one of the following is true:

  • Only one gang has fighters remaining (at the start of a round).
  • The end of round 10.
  • At the end of a round when all 3 landmarks are captured by the attacker.

Victory​

The attacker wins if all 3 landmarks are captured or no defending fighters are left on the battlefield. Otherwise the defender wins.

Rewards​

Credits​

  • Attacker: D6x10 per captured landmark.
  • Defender: 2D6x10 for winning.

Experience​

Scenario specific rewards:

  • +1 for taking part.
  • +1 for participating in capturing a landmark.

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 for winning.
  • -1 to any gang that bottled out.