Core Rules

Introduction

The 30 Minute Missions: Wargame is an asymmetrical wargame played by 2+ players with an Attacker team and Defender team. The game can be played by any number of players but must remain in the Attacker and Defender style unless otherwise stated. Teams do not have to have the same number of players.

You can play alone similar to how one would play themselves in chess, but it is not recommended.

Required Components

Dice

It is recommended that you have at least 10 eight-sided dice (D8) so you can roll all of your attacks at once instead of one at a time. It is also advised that you have a few D20s on hand to use to keep track of how many Action Points a Unit has.

If a rule requires a D8 roll 3 or higher, this is often abbreviated as 3+.

Objective Markers

To be created.

Tokens

While playing the game, you may need various tokens to identify a status effect or elevation. a Printable sheet will be available soon.

Active
Inactive
Stuck

Unit Information

Squads

Engagement Size	Deployment Cost Limit
Scouting	600
Skirmish	1200
Operation	1800
Conflagration	2500

Each player controls a squad of 30MM Models. The number of Units you can have in your squad during an Engagement is determined by the Deployment Cost Limit of the Mission and the Deployment Cost of the Units you want to bring. You can bring any combination of Units to an Engagement so long as their combined Deployment Cost is lower than the Deployment Cost Limit listed for the Engagement.

Unit Types

Units are divided into the following Types:

MechVehicleDrone

A unit that meets any of the following guidelines:

Uses legs as its main form of transportation
Has or relies on arms to perform its primary functions
Has a clear and obvious torso

This is the standard Engagement weapon.

Any Unit that relies on jet propulsion, wheels, tracks/treads, or rotors as its primary source of movement and doesn't have any form of arms. Vehicles are represented by the Core Types below, each with a unique set of rules.

All Vehicle types gain the following changes to gameplay:

When checking line of sight (LoS), the reference point is the hex as close as possible to where the pilot is located.
Cannot physically pick up or interact with any objects.
Cannot change elevation [+/-] without appropriate Abilities.
Cannot obtain the Jump Ability.
Each Vehicle Core Type will have a minimum number of Core Sections determined by its specific model.

EXA Tank

Field of View is the entire 6 hexes around the vehicle instead of the 3 hexes in front of the Unit.
Costs twice as many Movement Points to cross green hexes.

EXA Air Fighter

Must use all of its Movement Points (standard or thruster) in a single turn.

EXA Attack Sub

When attacking with Missile Pods or Rocket Launchers, no Field of View is needed. [IS THIS SUPPOSED TO READ LOS?]
Can only move over Light Blue or Dark Blue hexes.

EXA Space Craft

Drones are small Units that must be attached to a Mech or Vehicle Unit at the start of the Engagement. When they are needed, the Mech or Vehicle Unit can deploy them via Command Action. The Mech or Vehicle Unit may deploy them anywhere within a 1 hex radius. Multiple Drones may occupy the same hex provided they do not physically overlap with each other (see fig 4 in Movement Phase).

If the Drone model does not have the ability to move, it can still function but will not remain stationary where it was initially placed. If it flies or swims, it needs at least one thruster on the model. If it walks, it needs legs or treads.

Drones are considered Equipment for the Mech or Vehicle Unit and must be added to the Equipment List on its Datasheet. Max of 3 active Drones can be deployed per Unit. There are two types of Drones:

With Artificial Intelligence

Can move freely around the battlefield. Once deployed, A.I. Drones are considered their own Unit and follow the same guidelines as Units. Because of this, they also need their own Datasheet. A.I. Drones move during their respective Vehicle or Mech Unit's Movement Phase and receive their own AP Roll of 1D8. Multiple instances of the same Drone only require one datasheet. A.I. Drones are the only Unit that can be on structures. If the structure is destroyed, the Drone falls, takes (2 x # of structure floors) damage, and is immobile for 1 turn.

In the Datasheet under "Core Type," there is an option called RoyRoy [NEED A LINK TO THE ROYROY DATASHEET]. All A.I. Drones use this standard which provides their stats. Also in the Datasheet is a section called "Pilot Rank / A.I. Processor." Since Drones are unmanned and do not have pilots, they have A.I. Processors instead. Each one is similar to a pilot's rank but modified for A.I. Drones. Below is a table called "A.I. Advancement" which shows how each Processor affects the Drone's stats differently.

AI Advencement
Processor	DC	Stats	Mods
Simple	0	0	0
Intermediate	25	-1	1
Advanced	50	-2	2

The Simple Processor offers no changes to either Stats or Mods, there is no additional Deployment Cost when using it. This Processor is ideal for A.I. Drones used for scouting or reconnaissance.
The Intermediate Processor offers a single change to the Drone's Stats and a single Mod to be equipped at a moderate cost. Good for scouting and still capable of defending itself.
The Advanced Processor offers the most changes but at a higher cost. Best used for Drones with multiple weapons that participate frequently in fights. [WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE A "CHANGE TO THE DRONE'S STATS"?]

Without Artificial Intelligence

Can only move when commanded to VIA Command Action. When deployed, place them anywhere around the Vehicle or Mech Unit in a 2 Hex radius facing any direction.

Drones that are capable of movement will move with the Vehicle or Mech Unit during its Movement Phase. If the Vehicle or Mech Unit moves to a location and the Drone is unable to occupy an adjacent hex, it may move to the next available hex (+/- 1 hex of elevation). If not, then the Drone may dock with the Vehicle or Mech Unit. Drones that are not capable of movement are placed on the battlefield and left as a sentry or turret, acting when the Vehicle or Mech Unit commands.

All drones share the AP of the Vehicle or Mech Unit.

Non-AI Drones, sometimes referred to as "Funnels", all have the same Attack, Range, and AP Cost. Durability is still based on the parts it's made of.

Flat Damage: 3
Range: 4
AP Cost: 2

Classification

Total Defense	Classification	Base Movement	Base Action points
0 - 75	Class 1	5	1d8 + 2
76 - 150	Class 2	4	1d8 + 2
151 - 225	Class 3	3	1d8 + 3
226 - 300	Class 4	2	1d8 + 4
301+	Class 5	1	1d8 + 4

There are 5 different classifications that provide different starting bonuses and limitations based on the size of your Unit. This is determined by the Total Defense value of all of Core Parts combined.

Datasheets & Pilot IDs

Datasheets and Pilot IDs show detailed stats and abilities for each Unit. You will need to create a Datasheet and Pilot ID for every Unit in your Squad. These can be found in the Datasheets / ID's page along with premade stock kit sheets.

Parts List

Below is a cataloged spreadsheet of most current released 30MM kits. Players will add relevant information from the parts they use to build their Units onto each Unit's Datasheet. The list does not include things like joint parts on the OJ1 Runner or any part included on the J1 Runner. Images will be added to every part in the future. Download the spreadsheet to your Google Drive so you may input your own information! Click on the image to view.

The spreadsheet also includes a few other things you will need to fill out a Datasheet. This includes:

The full list of Systems, Mods, and Traits.
Weapon/Equipment Calculator
Core Section Calculator

The Systems, Mods, and Traits (SMT) list allows players to determine the best abilities/bonuses for their Unit. The number of SMTs is based on Pilot/A.I. Rank.

The Weapon/Equipment Calculator is used to determine the stats of weapons/equipment used by each Unit. The Core Section Calculator is used to determine the maximum Defense of a Core Section.

A detailed guide will be compiled on how to use the calculators as well as filling out the Unit Datasheet.

Systems, Mods, & Traits

These are additional Abilities a Unit can obtain.

Systems: Abilities gained when specific model pieces are attached to a Unit.
Mods: Abilities gained from upgrades and tuning of the Unit's internal components and are not immediately visible on the model. [NEED CLARIFICATION ON WHAT EXACTLY THIS MEANS. WHAT OTHER MEANS ASIDE FROM RANK ADVANCEMENT/A.I. LEVEL CONFER MODS?]
Traits: Abilities gained through the pilot creation process.

Pilots

Once you have created your Unit and its Datasheet, you will then need to make a Pilot Identification Card.

Pilots are vital to diversifying a Unit's playstyle. Pilots grant their Unit special abilities called "Traits". These differ from Systems and Mods by offering playstyle changes instead of different attacks or utility abilities.

Below you will see a chart showing the differences between ranks and the benefits they grant the Unit they pilot.

Rank Advancement					Rank Names
Rank	Stat Reduction Modifiers	Mods	Traits	Deployment Cost	Earth Alliance	Byron Army	Maxion Army
1	0	0	1	0	Private	Petty Officer	-
2	1	1	1	20	Corporal	Chief	-
3	2	2	1	60	Sergeant	Master Chief	-
4	3	2	1	120	Lieutenant	Ensign	-
5	4	3	2	200	Captain	Lt. Commander	-

Pilot Identification Cards and how to fill them out can be found in the Datasheets / IDs page.

Modified Rolls

Modifiers only affect D8 rolls 2-7. Modifiers DO NOT AFFECT D8 rolls of 1 or 8.

If an effect states " (+/- number) to (Stat) Roll" then you apply that number to the relevant roll.

Unit rolls a 4 for Assault Roll. Modifier: "+2 to Assault Rolls". The final Assault Roll is 6.
Unit rolls a 6 for Accuracy Roll. Modifier: "-3 to Accuracy Rolls". The final Accuracy Roll is 3.
Unit rolls an 8 for Accuracy Roll. Modifier: "-2 to Accuracy Rolls". The final Accuracy Roll is still 8
Unit rolls a 1 for Assault Roll. Modifier: "+4 to Assault Rolls". The final Assault Roll is still 1

Proxies

It is possible to use other model kits and/or non-30MM parts to play. These are called Proxies. You will still need to properly notate what they are representing as 30MM parts/weapons on the Datasheet. It is advised that you still familiarize yourself with the Parts List if you choose to use proxies.

Gameplay

Board Setup

All Missions take place on a battlefield comprised of Hexagon tiles. Each tile is the same size as an action base 4 / 5 [PREFERABLY LINK TO THIS]. A full-sized battlefield measures 16x13 hexagonal tiles, or 202 total hexes, with the flat side facing each player. Both sides need to be identical to the other so it doesn't create any unfair advantages.

Turn Order

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16x13 hex board with the basic Deployment Area highlighted

Each player acts with a single Unit during their turn consisting of three phases in order: Movement Phase, Ranged Combat Phase, and then Close Combat Phase. Units can only act once per Round. If a player has no Units left to act with, they skip their turn. Once all players have completed their turns, that Round is over. When the Round is over, a new Round begins with the same player starting first. This continues until the Mission is completed or a player surrenders.

[NEEDS CLARITY ON WHO GOES FIRST AND IF THERE ARE EXTRA RULES FOR MORE THAN TWO PLAYERS]

Combat

All distances are measured in hexes starting from the hex directly in front of a Unit. When attacking, you will need the target within the range of hexes set by your Datasheet. You will also need the target to be within your Unit's Field of View (FoV) and Line of Sight (LoS).

FoV is determined by the first three hexes in front of your Unit in the direction it's facing- a Unit's Field of View includes all unobstructed hexes past those first three hexes. LoS is determined by using a straight line directly from the head of your Unit to the target. The Unit's weapon must also have a clear LoS. If you can clearly see the part you want to attack you may do so. If the Units weapon AND head do not have a clear LoS, the Unit cannot fire.

Combat uses 3 Stats; Accuracy, Assault, and Evasion.

Accuracy is used in Ranged Combat to determine a Unit's chances of hitting its target with a Ranged Weapon.
Assault is used in Close Combat and determines a Unit's chances of hitting its target with a Melee Weapon.
Evasion is used throughout combat and determines the chances a Unit has of dodging incoming attacks.

Phases of a Turn

Phases of a turn are sequential

When the player chooses a Unit to act, that Unit must act in each phase sequentially. They are allowed to skip over phases but they cannot go back to a prior or skipped phase afterward.

Movement Phase

Once you have chosen a Unit to act, the Movement Phase begins.

First, roll 1D8. This is to see how many Action Points the Unit can add to its Base AP. These can be used throughout that Unit's turn. Any Action Points that do not get used are stored and can be used in future turns. This is capped at 16 AP per Unit unless otherwise stated. Use a D20 to keep track of stored AP.

Next, move to the desired hex using the Standard Movement or Thruster Movement options.

Standard Movement:: Moving a Unit normally based on its Classification.
Thruster Movement:: Doubles the Units Standard Movement at the cost of forfeiting its Combat Phases. Direction of travel is linear and must move the full amount. If the Unit cannot move the full amount, the player must choose another route or end its turn. Only available to use when Unit has thrusters attached.

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Fig 3a on the left shows a Top-Down perspective of a Unit's Field of View while fig 3b on the right shows a Side-View perspective with an elevation higher and lower than the Unit. Arrow indicates directional movement.

Units can only move forward to the three hexes within their Field of View (represented by the green hexes in fig 3a). Units may also rotate around on the same hex to change their Field of View at the cost of 1 Standard Movement Point. Once per Movement Phase, a Unit can rotate freely around on the same hex without having to use a Standard Movement Point. Units cannot see beneath their elevation or behind themselves unless otherwise stated.

Movement Within a Hex

Depending on the size of each Unit and the terrain it's on, you may find that you have a fair bit of room inside the hex your Unit resides on. Your Unit may move around freely inside the hex as long as 80% of the Unit is inside and is facing the direction it stopped in. You may use this to set up ambushes/ firing positions/ or take better cover.

Two friendly Units may occupy the same hex as long as they do not physically overlap with one another. Two Units on opposing sides cannot occupy the same hex unless stated otherwise or one is on another elevation from the other.

Fig 4a on the left shows allied Units 80% within the hex upon which they are standing and multiple Units on the same hex that are not overlapping. Fig 4b on the right shows opposing Units occupying the same hex, Units that are more tha 80% outside their respective hex, and multiple friendly Units overlapping on the same hex.

Ranged Combat Phase

Using your Unit's Datasheet, determine which ranged weapon(s) you want to attack with and if the enemy is within its range and you can afford its AP cost. Next, determine which Core Section you want to attack. Be sure to have direct Line of Sight to the targeted Section within your Field of View. If you do not have both, you cannot attack that Section.

Once you have determined your weapon; confirmed that the enemy is within range, Line of Sight, and Field of View; and selected which Section you want to attack: subtract the AP it costs to fire that weapon from the Unit's Stored AP. If a player has enough stored AP, they may attack more than once by subtracting the weapon's AP cost an additional time. After paying the AP cost, the player conducts an Accuracy Roll.

On the Unit's Datasheet, there is a value that represents its Accuracy. Using a D8, the player needs to roll equal to or higher than the Accuracy value shown on the Unit's Datasheet. If the roll (plus or minus any bonuses) does not meet the requirement or they roll a one, then the shot misses. If the roll does meet the requirement, then the enemy has a chance to evade. If the roll is an eight, however, the shot is a Critical Hit. Critical Hits deal 1.5x (rounding up) the base damage of the weapon and cannot be evaded by enemies so they do not need to roll for evasion.

Using a D8 again, the enemy player will conduct an Evasion Roll. On the Datasheet, there is a value that represents a Units Evasion. If the enemy player's roll meets that requirement (plus or minus any bonuses) or rolls an eight, then they successfully evade the incoming shot. If the enemy failed to meet the requirement (plus or minus any bonuses) or rolls a one, then the shot hits the targeted Section.

Every shot that successfully hits has that weapon's base damage (plus or minus any bonuses) subtracted from the enemy Unit's Core Section Max Defense.

Repeat this process for each shot that the Unit takes during the Phase. Once all attacks have been resolved, the Phase ends.

Close Combat Phase

The Close Combat Phase is similar to the Ranged Combat Phase with the major difference being that instead of using ranged weapons to attack, the Unit uses melee weapons. Instead of conducting an Accuracy Roll, the player will conduct an Assault Roll. The process listed above otherwise applies to this Phase.

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Order of operations for Attack Rolls [FOR GRAPHIC, CHANGE "FLAT" TO "BASE" AND CHANGE "(+Crit)" TO "(x1.5 for Crit)"]

Grappling

Every Unit that has hands can Grapple. The range to Grapple is 1 hex. Grappling can only be performed during the Close Combat Phase.

Both Units roll for Assault and complete one of the following based on if they passed or failed:
Attacker Pass / Defender Fail	Success	Attacker can Hold or Throw the Defender.
Attacker Pass / Defender Pass	Re-Roll	Attacker can attempt another Grapple without having to use AP.
Attacker Fail / Defender Fail	Disengage	Attacker can attempt another Grapple by spending AP.
Attacker Fail / Defender Pass	Fail	Attacker cannot attempt another Grapple.

When a Unit successfully Grapples, they are able to do one of two things:

Options	Attacker	Defender
Throw	Throw enemy Unit a max of (Attack Class + 1D4*) hexes within FoV and deal (Throw Distance x 2 - Defend Class) Damage to Unit's Chest.	Unit lands on its back facing the Unit that Threw them.
Hold	Holds enemy Unit in place. May attack with a single-handed weapon during the next turn.	Cannot perform or evade incoming attacks. Grapple continues over to the next turn.

The Grapple is only over if;

The Attacker fails the Assault Roll.
The Defender is Thrown.
The Defender uses the "Break Contact" Command Action after being held.

Whether a Defending Unit is Thrown or Held, the Attacking Unit now occupies the hex that the defending Unit was on.: If Thrown, the Defending Unit moves to the specified hex.; If Held, both Units occupy the same hex until the attacking/defending Unit Breaks Grapple, at which point the defending Unit moves to the hex directly behind where it was being held.

∗ For a makeshift 1D4, roll a D8 (1/2 = 1, 3/4 = 2, 5/6 = 3, 7/8 = 4)

Throwing Enemies into Structures, Units, or Elevation Changes

Normally, Throwing a unit deals (Throw Distance x 2 - Defender Class) in damage to the torso.

If the target is Thrown into a structure, that damage is applied to the structure as well as the Unit:

If the damage is greater than the current defense of the structure, then the structure falls on the unit dealing 50% of its total defense in damage along with the Throw damage.

If the damage is less than the current defense of the structure, then that value is subtracted from its current defense and the Unit gains the status effect "Stuck".

If the target is Thrown into another Unit:

Throw damage is calculated normally, but with the Classification of the other unit being added as bonus damage. The target and the other Unit both receive that damage.

Below is an image that depicts the flow of grappling

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Destroying Core Sections

When a limb is destroyed, remove the physical section from the model* and then apply the respective status effect accordingly:

Core Section	Description
All Head Limbs	Unit gains -1 to all Accuracy Rolls.
Arm	Unit can no longer pick up objects or attack with weapons. Weapons that were held are now on the ground. [NEEDS CLARITY. DOES DESTROYING ONE ARM PREVENT ATTACKING WITH ALL WEAPONS, INCLUDING ONE-HANDED?]
All Arm Limbs	Unit can no longer perform grapples.
Leg	Unit gains -1 to Assault rolls and reduce standard movement points by 50%(round up).
All Leg Limbs	Unit gains -2 to Assault Rolls and standard movement points are reduced to 1.

∗A player can opt out of physically removing the section from the model by placing down the respective Destroyed Limb token. Status effects still apply.

Destroyed vs Inoperative

When the Torso Defense Points of a Unit are reduced to 0, the Unit is considered destroyed. If a Unit's Torso remains intact but is unable to fight or finish the mission, it is considered Inoperative. This is most common when all of the limbs and weapons are destroyed.

If a player refuses to acknowledge that their Unit is Inoperative, both players roll a D8 prior to the alleged Unit's Movement Phase. If the alleged Unit's player rolls higher than the accusing player, it may continue per normal. If the accusing player rolls higher, then that alleged Unit is deemed inoperative and the battle is over. This roll-off continues each time the alleged Unit takes a turn. [CONSIDER REMOVING THIS PARAGRAPH ENTIRELY FOR STREAMLINED CLARITY. IF A PLAYER WANTS TO WIGGLE AROUND AS A TORSO, THAT SHOULD BE ALLOWED UNLESS THERE'S A COMPELLING BALANCE ISSUE THIS MIGHT CAUSE]

There are 4 unique areas to a Standard Mech Unit:

Head, Torso, Arm, and Leg

For Standard Vehicles:

Cockpit, Body, and (wings/wheels/treads/etc).

Destroying each one results in a different penalty to the Unit. These effects do not stack. [WHY NOT? DESTROYING BOTH LEGS AND BOTH ARMS SHOULD STACK PENALTIES, SHOULDN'T IT?]

Weapons & Equipment

Ranges

Ranged weapons will have different attack ranges depending on the parts used. Melee weapons will always have a range of 1 unless specifically stated elsewhere. To determine a Unit's range from its target, count the hexes on the battlefield starting with the hex directly in front of the attacking Unit to the enemy Unit. The enemy must be on or within the specified range of your attacking weapon. When determining the range to/from an elevation, that elevation number must also be included in the distance to the target.

If you were on -2 elevation attacking an enemy who was 6 hexes away on +1 elevation, the total range would be 9 hexes. So your weapon would need to have a range of at least 9 to attack.

Destroyed

Weapons/Equipment that are destroyed can no longer be used. The Systems/Mods attached to those parts are also lost but only if ALL of the required parts are destroyed. [NEEDS CLARITY. CAN YOU TARGET SPECIFIC PARTS OF A WEAPON?]

Mounted Weapons

When mounted weapons are destroyed, the player rolls 1D8. On a 6+, the destroyed weapon deals damage equal to 50% of its base damage (rounded up) to the Core Section it is directly connected to. If the player rolls a 5 or lower, the weapon is still destroyed but does not harm the Unit.

Redundancy

When creating a Unit, you might have multiple copies of the same weapon attached. This is called Weapon Redundancy or "WR" for short. A weapon with multiple copies reduces its AP cost by 1 for every copy after the first, to a maximum reduction of 4 AP. A weapon cannot be reduced past half of its initial AP cost (rounding up). If the reduction would bring the AP cost to 2 or lower, the weapon's AP cost is reduced to 2, and the damage is increased by 1 for every 2 of the same weapon available.

1 Missile Pod = 12Dmg & 6AP per shot | 4 Total Pods = 12Dmg & 3AP per shot

This means that if a player has 4 total missile pods on their Unit, a single attack will do 12Dmg/3AP instead of 12Dmg/6AP.

1 Pistol = 3Dmg & 2AP per shot | 4 Total Pistols = 5Dmg & 2AP per shot

This means if a player has 4 total pistols on their Unit, a single attack will do 5Dmg/2AP instead of 3Dmg/2AP.

When a Unit loses one of those weapons in battle, they do not keep the same stats. WR only applies to how many copies of the same weapon that Unit has that are STILL attached. If we use the above examples:

4 Total Pods = 12Dmg & 3AP/shot | 2 are destroyed | 2 Total Pods = 12Dmg & 5 AP/shot

Since two were destroyed, the AP increases to 5.

4 Total Pistols = 5Dmg & 2 AP | 1 is destroyed | 3 Total Pistols = 4Dmg & 2 AP/shot

Since one was destroyed, the Damage is reduced by 1.

This system is meant to be simple enough to make stat calculation changes in the middle of combat.

Command Actions

Any actions that DO NOT deal with the Movement Phase or either Combat Phase. All Command Actions require 2 Action Points to use, can be used multiple times, and can be used at any point during a Unit's turn. Below are the basic Command Actions that can be used:

Command Action	Description
Get Up	When laying on the ground, the Unit can stand back on its feet.
Press On	Gain an additional Standard Movement Point.
Break Grapple	Perform an Assault Roll: If successful, the Unit breaks free. If unsuccessful, the Unit remains in the grapple.
Swapping	A Unit may swap its equipped weapon with one that it is carrying.
Retrieving	A Unit with a free hand may pick up a weapon that has been dropped or disarmed from an allied Unit. The weapon is placed in an open hand as equipped. Must be on the same hex to retrieve.
Deploy	Places drones attached to a Unit onto the battlefield. Max of 3 active drones. [CAN YOU PLACE AS MANY DRONES AS YOU WANT WITH THIS ACTION?)
Transform	Transforms the Unit into its Alternate form if applicable. While Transformed, the Unit loses control of its limbs but gains bonuses determined by the vehicle it Transformed into. Weapons with the tag Gun Blade [GB] can also transform into an Alternative form. This must be used again to change back into its original form.
Kneeling Position	A Unit physically gets into the kneeling position. Gain +1 to Accuracy Rolls. Cannot Evade while kneeling. Can only be done once per turn. [DOES THE UNIT HAVE TO GET BACK UP WITH THE APPROPRIATE COMMAND ACTION?]
Prone Position	A Unit physically gets into the prone position. Gain +3 to Accuracy Rolls. Cannot Evade while in the prone position. Must kneel before getting into or out of the prone position. Can only be done once per turn. Cannot be used if the direction the Unit is facing is obstructed by a structure or another Unit.
Offensive Stance	A Unit takes aim in a given direction and is able to perform an attack outside of its turn if an enemy moves into range. Detailed information can be found here [NEED RELEVANT HYPERLINK]
Defensive Stance	A Unit actively uses a shield or any two-handed weapon as cover. All incoming damage is redirected to the shield/weapon. Detailed information can be found here [NEED RELEVANT HYPERLINK]
Recall	Docks all of the Unit's active Drones, regardless of position or range.
Reposition	Moves the active Drones on the battlefield 1 hex. Drone range is a 2 hex radius from the Main Unit. [NEEDS CLARITY- DO ALL DRONES HAVE TO OPERATE WITHIN 2 HEXES OF THEIR UNIT, OR DOES THIS ABILITY ONLY FUNCTION ON DRONES WITHIN 2 HEXES?]

Status Effects

[WIP]

Terrain

Scenery on the battlefield can range from tall buildings to small rocks or trees. Some terrain features are included by individual Missions. Different terrain features are represented by different colored hexes. Each colored hex gives different advantages and/or disadvantages.

When placing terrain colors on the battlefield, different colors need to be placed at least 1 hex apart. If a color description states to place it at a specific elevation, the only elevation that it can be placed is at the Zero Elevation (unless otherwise specified by another rule).

Elevations

Elevation	Description
+3	Exclusively used by Flight Types.
+2	The highest elevation which a non-flying Unit can maneuver to.
+1	The most common elevation for Units that have the ability to Fly/Hover.
0	Ground Level. All Units can be used at this elevation.
-1	The most common elevation for Units that have the ability to Swim/Cruise.
-2	The lowest point Units can reach.

Elevation can be used to give Units a strong advantage in combat. On the tabletop, elevation up or down is measured as 4.5" (the same length as one hex placed on its side).

Units traveling to higher elevations use 2 Movement Points to do so while Units traveling to lower elevations only use a single Movement Point. A Unit's elevation is determined by where a Mech Unit's waist [where its legs connect] or a Vehicle Unit's cockpit is. This also applies to structures and natural terrain.

High Ground Bonus

Elevation Difference	High Ground Bonus Effect
0	No Bonus
1	+1 to Assault Rolls
2-3	+1 to Accuracy Rolls
4-5	+2 to Accuracy Rolls

When an attacking Unit is on a higher elevation than its target, that Unit receives a High Ground Bonus (HGB). This bonus is determined by the difference in elevations

Hex Colors

Name	Represents	Status Effect	Elevation	Description
Grey Hex	Default	Default	N/A	The default hex. This hex represents nothing more than a place to stand/move on.
Red Hex	Default	Default	N/A	Indicates a space that cannot be moved to. However, movement above or below these is still possible.
Green Hex	Wooded/ Forest Area	Conceal	N/A	Provides Concealment but not cover. If any green hex is between a Unit and its Line-of-Sight to its target, -2 to Accuracy rolls for every group of green hexes fired through. If an attacking Unit is on the hex, then the effect is reduced to -1.
Tan Hex	Dry / Desert Area	Overheat	N/A	For every tan hex that is crossed during a Unit's Movement Phase, the player will multiply that number by 2 and then roll 1D8. If the player rolls equal to or less than that number, the Unit gains the status effect Overheat. Overheating puts the Unit into the kneeling position and ends its turn. Not moving still applies the effect. [WHY DOES NOT MOVING APPLY THIS EFFECT?]
Black Hex	Fallen / Burning Structures	Black Smoke	N/A	For every black hex that is crossed during a Unit's Movement Phase, the Movement Point cost required to move through them is doubled. The rubble also emanates large black smoke clouds. If any black hex is between a Unit and its Line-of-Sight to its target, -1 to Accuracy rolls for every group of black hexes fired through.
White Hex	Snow / Frozen Area	Freeze	N/A	For every white hex that is crossed during a Unit's Movement Phase, the player will multiply that number by 2 and then roll 1D8. If the player rolls equal to or more than that number, the Unit gains the status effect Freeze. Freeze ends the Units turn after the Movement Phase and reduces its TOTAL MAX AP for the next unit turn to 5. Not moving still applies the effect. [WHY DOES NOT MOVING APPLY THIS EFFECT?]
Light Blue Hex	Shoreline / Shallow Ocean	Submerged	-1	Units on this hex are underwater. Unless properly outfitted to move in the ocean, Standard Movement is reduced by 2 Movement Points. Units on this hex take reduced Kinetic weapon damage. [NEED CLARITY ON DAMAGE REDUCTION]
Dark Blue Hex	Deep Ocean	Abyss	-2	Units on this hex are underwater. Unless properly outfitted to move in the ocean, Units gain the effects from the Light Blue Hex (Shallow Ocean) as well as take 10 damage per turn to the Torso.

Buildings and Structures

Structure Defense Chart
Elevation	3	32	34	36	38	40
	2	24	26	28	30	32
	1	16	18	20	22	24
	0	8	10	12	14	16
		1	2	3	4	5
	Hexes Occupied

Structures can be destroyed to aid or hinder player tactics. Buildings/structures do not need to be placed on black hexes. However, when they are destroyed the hex/hexes they occupy then become a black hex. The chart on the right shows how building defense is calculated. Some buildings are tall enough that they reach a higher elevation. You can tell by placing a standard hex on its corner. If it's taller than the hex (4.5"), it's on a higher elevation.

When firing at a structure, you are guaranteed a successful hit and do not need to roll for Accuracy. Base damage is applied as normal. If an attack is made that doesn't completely destroy the building/structure, that damage is subtracted from the building/structure's total defense. If you wish to attack a Unit through a structure, you will first need to destroy it and then make a separate attack targeting the intended Unit.

The building you want to attack through is occupying 1 hex and is in +1 elevation. This means it has a total defense of 20.

If your total damage is less than 20, the building still stands with its remaining defense left over. If your total damage is more than 20, the building falls and you may then target the enemy Unit on the other side with a new attack.

NOTE: Since excess damage doesn't pass through the structure, it is advised that you make only the necessary amount of shots needed to bring it down so you still have some attacks for the enemy.

Battles

Battles are waged by following the sequence below:

1. Selecting a Engagement Size: Players must first choose an engagement size they wish to play: Scouting, Skirmish, Operation, or Conflagration.

2. Choosing a Mission: Players determine which mission will be carried out during the battle; they can choose from the mission in their engagement size. This will determine the Deployment Area the players use as well as specific mission objectives. You can either simply agree with your opponent which you will use, or you can roll to randomly select a mission using one of the following tables:

Scouting Missions
D8	Mission
1-4	Reconnaissance
5-8	Show of Force

Skirmish Missions
D8	Mission
1-2	Winds of War
3-4	Endless Pursuit
5-6	Counterattack!
7-8	The Call of Darkness

Operation Missions
D8	Mission
1-2	The Order to Destroy
3-4	Emissary of Darkness!
5-6	Burning Sandstorm
7-8

Conflagration Missions
D8	Mission
1-4
5-8

Engagement Size	Deployment Cost Limit
Scouting	600
Skirmish	1200
Operation	1800
Conflagration	2500

3. Assembling a Squad: Players must then assemble a squad. The Deployment Cost Limit of each engagement size is shown on the right. The Deployment Cost Limit is the Sum of the Squads Deployment Cost. The players Squad must not exceed the limit of the chosen engagement size.

4. Reading Mission Briefing: Each mission has a mission briefing that will detail the primary objectives that award points to the players. Some mission briefings also list one or more mission rules that will apply for the duration of the battle. The players should read and familiarize themselves with these before proceeding.

5. Creating the Battlefield: The players now create the battlefield and set up terrain features. Missions are played on rectangular hex-grid battlefields.

6. Placing Objective Markers: The players now set objective markers up on the battlefield. Each mission’s deployment map will show the players how many to set up, and where each should be placed.

7. Determine who is Attacker and Defender: Players Roll to determine this. Highest value chooses who will be attacker and defender.

8. Choose a Deployment Area: The Defender chooses their deployment area first, followed by the attacker.

9. Determine Turn Order: The Attacker chooses whether they move first or second.

10. Deploy Squads: Squad deployment is done in alternating order. The player who moves first places down one Unit from their squad into the Deployment Area. Then the player who moves second does the same. This repeats until all Units are on the field.

11.Begin the Battle

12.End the Battle

13.Determine the Victor: Each player can score a maximum of 7 points from primary objectives and a maximum of 7 points from secondary objectives, for a total of 14 possible points (any excess victory points awarded are discounted).

Scouting Missions

Scouting Missions
D8	Mission
1-4	Reconnaissance
5-8	Show of Force

Reconnaissance

Mission Intel

File:1v1missions.png

Mission Rules: Search and Destroy: If you control and objective marker and the end of the round, it remains in your control, even if you have no models within range of it, unless your opponent controls it at the end of any subsequent round.

Primary Objective: Points are awarded for controlling objective markers, as follows: the player whose turn it is scores 1 point for each of the following conditions they satisfy:

They control one or more objective markers.
They control two or more objective markers.
They control more objective markers than their opponent controls.

Primary objective cannot be scored in the first round.

Show of Force

Mission Intel

Mission Rules

Primary Objective

[Image of deployment area + objective markers]

Skirmish Missions

Skirmish Missions
D8	Mission
1-2	Winds of War
3-4	Endless Pursuit
5-6	Counterattack!
7-8	The Call of Darkness

Terminology

Term	Definition
Accuracy Roll	Chances of landing a shooting attack with 1d8.
Assault Roll	Chances of landing a melee attack with 1d8.
Evasion Roll	Chances of Evading incoming attacks. 1d8
Perfect Roll	Perfect Accuracy and Assault rolls gives unevadable attacks. Natural 8's only.
Critical Hit	Adds 1/2 of the weapons flat damage as bonus damage (round up).
Classification	Determined by the Total Defense Points of a Unit.
Line of Sight	A straight line to the area being targeted. Observed with an unobstructed view.
Field of View	The hexes directly left and right of front center in a Units direction as limits.
Standard Movement	Also referred to as Standard Movement Points: is how many hexes you can move in a single turn
Thruster Movement	Only available if thrusters are on model. Forfeit Ranged and Close Combat phases if used. Path is linear to the direction you choose. If an obstacle blocks the full travel, the Unit stops one hex prior.
Action Points	Also refereed to as AP: are points used to determine how many actions can be performed in a single turn.
Command Actions	Also referred to as CA: are any action NOT dealing with active movement or combat. Requires 2 AP to perform.
Equipped Weapons	Weapons that are being held in the hands of a Unit.
Mounted Weapons	Weapons that cannot be swapped out. Explode when destroyed. Damages ONLY area it was attached to.
Carried Weapons	Weapons that are being stored on the Unit. Max of 3 weapons. Can be equipped or retrieved if space is available. Need to be equipped before using.
Flat Damage	How much damage a weapon deals.
Fall Damage	3 x elevation height in damage to both legs/ cockpit.
Systems	Abilities that directly come from parts on the physical Unit model. Having these parts on the model does not automatically give the Unit the ability.
Mods	Abilities that come from upgrades and tuning of the Unit's internal components and are not immediately visible on the model.
Traits	Abilities granted to the Unit from the pilot.
Artificial Intelligence	RoyRoy heads have their own sentience. Mainly used for giving drones life.
Core Parts	Any and all parts that make up the CORE of the unit. EG; head, head armor, chest, knee armor, etc.
Core Sections	Core parts that are grouped into individual sections. EG; Head, Arms, Legs, Torso, etc.
Core Type	Determines your Units base Stats. Each Core Type is as different as the stats they give.
Deployment Cost	The overall Cost of a Unit. This includes Weapons, Equipment, Defense, Systems, Mods, etc.
S.R.M.	Stat Reduction Modifiers. Shows how many times a Units base stats can be lowered. Max reduction of 2/2/2.
Hex Group	Hexes of the same color that directly touch one another.

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