lright, fellow generals and war strategists, it’s time to get in the trenches and prep for the pre-order blitz of Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Legions Imperialis! Before you dive headfirst into the chaos, let’s break down how a regular game unfolds.
First things first, you gotta muster your army. Choose your allegiance – Loyalist or Traitor – and pick your primary faction, be it Legiones Astartes or Solar Auxilia. Now, assemble your forces into Detachments and Formations, because every mini on your tabletop is a potential game-changer.
Now, onto the Orders Phase. Unlike your typical Warhammer game, Legions Imperialis keeps you and your opponent swapping control during a turn. It’s like a tactical dance – you issue orders secretly, then flip the cards simultaneously. Will you stand and shoot, or march into the thick of it? The mind games begin!
Seizing the Initiative is key, my friends. Winning a roll-off lets you choose who goes first. Do you play it safe and wait, or dive headlong into the fray? The choice is yours.
Next up, the Movement Phase. Activate your Detachments, move ’em, and shake up the battlefield. Some march, some charge, and some go guns blazing. Initiative is everything in close-quarters combat, where battles are quick, brutal, and often decisive.
Now, brace yourselves for the Combat Phase – where ranged and melee showdowns unfold. Detachments with the “Fire First” order get to shoot before the rest, and trust me, it’s a game-changer. Alternating actions, resolving attacks, and checking morale – it’s a whirlwind of action that can make or break your strategy.
And when the smoke clears, it’s the End Phase. Fleeing units make a run for it, Victory Points are tallied, and a new round begins. But beware, fleeing units can’t be issued orders in the next round – tactical withdrawal, anyone?
This primer is just the tip of the power sword, my friends. Legions Imperialis is packed with tactical depth – strafing runs, teleport assaults, overwatch fire, and more. Stay tuned for more as we gear up for the pre-order launch. War awaits, commanders!
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