Fantasy Flight Games - Star Wars Armada: Core Set - Miniature Game

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Your Armada battles aren’t meaningless confrontations. You’re fighting them to make progress within the Galactic Civil War. You’re waging battles over key tactical concerns. The fate of the galaxy is at stake. Rebel and Imperial fleets fight for the fate of the galaxy in Star Wars Armada, the two-player miniatures game of epic Star Wars space battles! As Rebel and Imperial fleets collide, thousands of crew will heroically perform their duties, thousands more will die, but you are the one whose decisions will determine the course of the battle and help decide the fate of the galaxy. Each game is played over 6 rounds consisting of 4 phases per round, Command Phase, Ship Phase, Squadron Phase and the Status Phase. It's the players job to issue the tactical commands that will decide the course of battle and, perhaps, the fate of the galaxy.

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Player will assemble their fleets, survey objectives, form their battle plan, plot course, call shots, and destroy the enemy. Armada balances the awesome scale of the Star Wars galaxy's ships and space warfare with ship designs and rules that make for accessible, intuitive play experiences. The core set is a perfect place to begin, you will likely need more of the dice and possibly the upgrade card set before you decide which faction you like most or another player with a core set so you can have a 300-400 point game. Glad i gave this a try as it has alot of elements that i loved when i was a kid. As an example of how Armada uses its maneuver tool to realistically portray the different ways its capital ships can maneuver, we can consider the differences between the CR90 and the Victory-class Star Destroyer. In Star Wars: Armada, you command the unmatched power of the Imperial fleet, or gain the opportunity to prove your tactical acumen as an admiral in the Rebel Alliance. Massive Star Destroyers fly to battle against Rebel corvettes and frigates. Banks of turbolasers unleash torrential volleys of fire against squadrons of X-wings and TIEs." Rebel and Imperial fleets fight for the fate of the galaxy in Star Wars™: Armada, the two-player miniatures game of epic Star Wars space battles!In a previous article, I explained what Star Wars: Armada is all about. In case you missed it, the short version is: Armada balances the awesome scale of the Star Wars galaxy’s ships and space warfare with intuitive ship designs and accessible rules for issuing commands and resolving combat that make for rich, engaging, and highly tactical play experiences. Take your time and give it thought. No matter how things go, I hope to see you on the bridge – and remember to ready that Salvo token.

Star Wars: Armada Core Set

Not sure what game to buy next? Buy a premium mystery box for two to four great games to add to your collection! Buy Premium Box » The Separatists field an array of lethal warships supported by swarms of cheap fighters. Uniquely, many of their upgrades emphasise debilitation of the enemy through harassment and debuffs. Their ships are designed to hit hard from the front and sides alike, while having the necessary speed to get out of (or into) trouble swiftly. Separatist players must contend with fighters that are highly co-dependent on their ships, and the same small roster of the Republic.In the Status Phase, players ready their exhausted defense cards and flip the initiative token. Then the player with initiative increases the round count, or if you’ve just completed the sixth round, the game ends. Victory is awarded to the player who has scored more total points, counting both those awarded for eliminating enemy ships and squadrons as well as those awarded for completing objectives worth victory points. With its capital ships, starfighter squadrons, and accessible rules, Star Wars: Armada provides you an unparalleled take on the largest and most consequential battles in the Star Wars universe. What’s more, your first games are only the beginning of your involvement in the Galactic Civil War.