Go on patrol!               Scenario

This scenario was written by members of the Macclesfield wargaming club, to use with their games of 40k in 40 minutes. (Cheers Jez)

OVERVIEW

Both sides have unexpectedly collided with an enemy force whilst patrolling a disputed area.

SCENARIO SPECIAL RULES

Patrol missions use the Random Game Length and Infiltrators scenario special rules.

SET-UP

Both players roll a dice, the winner gets to chose his deployment zone. Units may be deployed up to 12" onto the board.

 

The player that scored the lowest now deploys 1 unit in his deployment zone. The players take it in turns deploying a unit at a time until both their entire forces are on the table.

No unit can be deployed within 24" of the enemy at the start of the game (unless the board is less then 4' deep then no unit may deploy within 18").

 

If either side has any infiltrators, they may make one move after deployment but before the game starts.

 

Roll for who gets the first turn. Highest score may choose whether to go first or second.

                                                                                

 

Table size for this mission is usually between 4'x4' and 4'x3'. If using a rectangular table then deploy along the long edges of the table

MISSION OBJECTIVE

Both players must attempt to eliminate the enemy without losing too much of their own strength.

 

When a patrol takes 50% casualties (based on numerical strength) it must start to take leadership tests based on the commander's ability at the start of its turn or break and lose the battle. If neither force breaks at the end of the game then the patrol inflicting the most damage in points wins.

 

RESERVES

None.

GAME LENGTH

The game lasts for a variable number of turns or until one side is broken.

LINE OF RETREAT

Troops which are forced to fall back will do so towards the nearest board edge of their deployment zone, using the normal fall back rules.
 

This is only one example of a scenario for use with 40k in 40 minutes. It works very well and can certainly be the basis for many patrol clashes. 40k in 40 minutes also lends itself very well  to very specific scenarios, designed around the forces involved. I will publish more as I write them or as players send them in.