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22. The Hit

A gang sneaks into enemy territory to take out a leader.

Source: Necromunda 2018 Rulebook

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.

Crews​

  • Attacker: Custom (D3+5).
  • Defender: Random (D3+5) + Leader + Reinforcements.

Tactics Cards​

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

Deployment​

  1. Defender: Leader + 2 fighters within 12” of the centre of the battlefield. Roll a 5+ for each remaining fighters to place that fighter anywhere. Otherwise place that fighter within 8" of the Leader.
  2. Attacker: Within 2” of any battlefield edge and at least 6” from enemies.

Reinforcements​

  • Defender: 1.
  • Each End phase (starting on the 2nd round).

The Target​

The attacker is gunning for the defender’s Leader. The Attacker has Priority for the first round. In the first round, the defender’s fighters may only make a single action in each activation.

Ending the Battle​

The battle ends when only one gang has fighters remaining.

Victory​

If the defender’s Leader is Seriously Injured or taken Out of Action, the attacker is victorious. Otherwise, the defender is the winner.

Rewards​

Experience​

Scenario specific rewards:

  • +1 for taking part.
  • +D3 to attacking fighters for wounding the defender’s Leader.
  • +D3 to the defending Leader if not taken Out of Action or Seriously Injured at the end of the battle.

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​

  • The attacker gains +D3 if the defender’s Leader is Seriously Injured or +D6 if the defender’s Leader is taken Out of Action.
  • +D3 to the defender if their Leader is still on the board at the end of the battle.
  • -1 to any gang that bottled out.
Alternative Variant

The attackers can be a custom watchman hit squad or assassin gang. Alternatively, the attackers might unleash a nest of murder servitors or monsters.