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98. Wasteland Encounter

"Whether it is the badzones of a hive or the deep wastes, you never quite know who, or what's, out there for you."
- Frenk Horlast, Spider Points Watermonger

In this scenario, two gangs chance upon each other in the badzones or the wastes, and a vicious battle erupts.

Source: Necromunda 2018 Rulebook

Attacker & Defender​

The gang that issued the challenge is the attacker. Roll-off if neither gang issued the challenge.

Battlefield​

Standard (Sector Mechanicus or Ash Wastes).

Crews​

Random (D3+1) + Reinforcements (Ash Wastes: Reinforcements can include vehicles).

Tactics Cards​

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

Deployment​

Randomize a gang to place the first fighter:

  • Within 12" of the centre.

Then, gangs alternate to place all remaining fighters, starting with the gang(s) that didn't place the first fighter:

  • Anywhere at least 12" from enemies.

Reinforcements​

  • D3 per gang.
  • Start of each End phase.
  • Within 2" of a random battlefield edge and at least 2" from other models.

Fleeing The Battlefield​

If the defender voluntarily bottles out and flees the battlefield, the attacker automatically wins.

Ending the Battle​

The battle ends (at the end of any round) if max 1 gang remains.

Victory​

The only remaining gang is the winner. Otherwise it is a draw.

Rewards​

Credits​

  • D3x10 (win).
  • D3x5 (draw).

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 to both gangs if this was the first battle against each other.