Cutlass Free PDF
Cutlass Free PDF
Cutlass Free PDF
Gav Thorpe
Adam Clarke
Cutlass!
Published by Black Scorpion Miniatures
© Black Scorpion Miniatures 2011
www.blackscorpionminiatures.com
ISBN 978-0-9568471-0-2
By:
Gav Thorpe
Adam Clarke
Character and faction development: Templates, charts, logo and spot artwork:
Adam Clarke Tears of Envy
Kane Fowler
Spencer Talbot Photography:
Adam Clarke
Cover Art:
John Blumen Scenic table:
Tony Carrasco
Internal Art:
Billy Toufexis Play testing:
Georgina Harman Adam Clarke
Gilbert Daroy Kane Fowler
Karl Friedrich Gav Thorpe
Toren Atkinson
Story
Lynne Campbell
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Contents
Forward .........................................................5 Fiction - Rose & Jaggard.............................58
Background.................................................... 7 Campaigns ................................................... 64
Creating a Gang ................................................64
Introduction .................................................. 9 The Royal Navy ................................................66
Measurements and Dice................................... 11 Pirates .................................................................67
Profiles and Attributes .....................................12 Privateers ...........................................................68
Sequence of Play ...............................................13 Orc and Goblin Pirates .....................................69
Declare Action Type..........................................20 Dwarf Pirates .....................................................70
Movement ..........................................................20 Elf Pirates ...........................................................71
Undead Pirates ..................................................72
Actions ........................................................20 Female Pirates ..................................................73
Shooting .............................................................23 Equipment Costs ...............................................73
Hand-to-hand Combat .....................................24 Special characters: .............................................74
Damage and Injuries ........................................26 Campaign Sequence .........................................82
Spooked and Fleeing Models ..........................27 Injuries ................................................................84
Special Actions ..................................................28 Gain experience .................................................86
Fame/ Infamy ...................................................89
Skills and Weapons ...................................... 30 Work out funds..................................................89
List of Skills........................................................30 New Recruits and
Shooting Weapons ............................................31 Outcasts ..............................................................91
Hand-to-hand Weapons ...................................31 Leadership challenges ......................................93
Equipment..........................................................32 Ending the Campaign
– The Final Reckoning ......................................94
Encounters ....................................................36 Special Campaign
Anatomy of an Encounter ...............................36 Encounters .........................................................94
Pitch Battle .........................................................37 Gangs for One-off Games ..............................100
Ambush ..............................................................38 Pirate names ....................................................100
Brawl ...................................................................39 How miniatures are made .............................104
Escort ..................................................................40
Raid .....................................................................41 Modeling ................................................... 104
Running Battle...................................................43 Scenery .............................................................106
Skirmish .............................................................44
Swoop .................................................................45 Quick Reference ......................................... 108
Treasure Hunt ....................................................46
Resources.....................................................116
Miniature catalogue ................................... 48 Tokens ............................................................... 116
AP Tracker Sheets ...........................................120
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Updated Preface 2018.
Cutlass was originally released in 2011, our first game and a great success. The original
system was designed to be adapted for both Cutlass and Tombstone (our old west game),
with Cutlass being more combat focused and Tombstone more shooting focused.
We released Tombstone in 2018 after a hugely successful kickstarter and translated it into
French, Spanish, Italian and German. By this time we knew of a large number of updates/
changes and improvements we would like to make Cutlass, having implemented most of
them into the Tombstone system, book and design.
So there are plans to release a new version of Cutlass one day, when we will no doubt re-
release a new printed book.
Until then due to demand we’re releasing the current PDF Cutlass for free!
At the back of the book you’ll find some erratas and corrections. We encourage you have
fun with the system, make some house rules and tweak things as you like.
I add here an option you might like to try, the Tombstone system of actions points. In
Cutlass as is the two players both roll a die for action points meaning they’ll have different
amounts of points to use (the idea being it balances out over the game, creating dynamic
play). What this can mean is one player can be unlucky and get destroyed quickly! I would
suggest trying the cutlass system though as it can be a lot of fun.
For the more competitive gamer here’s the Tombstone system of action points you can
easily use for Cutlass:
If you haven’t tried our Tombstone old west game it’s available printed in English and as a
PDF download for purchase in the languages mentioned above. If you are familiar with
Tombstone you may wish to introduce more of that system into Cutlass ( as will be the
case in the new version).
You’ll also notice in this book some models which have since been discontinued, such as
the giant and Orcs. We plan to release new versions of models such as Orcs and the
undead captain ( we’re not sure about a new giant yet!)
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BaCkground
P iracy is rife in the old world. Sailing from
land to land, often in barely roped together
ships with a skeleton crew, a pirate captain
sent to strange islands to investigate something
more sinister. Tales of strange beasts and
ghostly figures. Pirates too are hearing rumours
hopes to eventually bag himself a vessel worthy and tales of mythical creatures. Following rare
of the seas and a loyal or fearful crew to follow maps in hope of finding mystical items worth a
him to fame and fortune! fortune.
It’s a cutthroat world where pirates will For most people these are no more than folk
plunder, murder and deceive both at sea and tales that make a good story over a bottle
on land. Pirates are by no means immune from of rum in a tavern. Few believe they hold
their own trade. any truth. Conspiracies and rumour have
taken on new furvour since the unexplained
The Royal Navy is a powerful force. Highly disappearance of HMS Intrepid, one of the
trained with the biggest and fastest ships and a Navy’s finest ships that was en route to one of
well-paid loyal crew. They serve to expand and the islands. No official word was ever given on
protect the trading routes of the British Empire. the fate of the crew...
The Royal Marines that sail with the navy are
feared and admired far and wide. Only the
bravest and most infamous pirates take them
on.
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IntroduCtIon
W elcome to Cutlass, a tabletop miniatures
game that allows you to lead a band of
scurvy dogs, servants of the king or perhaps a
each other that will have a lasting effect on
their gangs. Members can die and be recruited,
headquarters can be built, bounties and
crew of Orcs, Undead, Dwarfs or Elves, in a war ransoms paid, new weapons acquired, injuries
for supremacy. Using the Cutlass rules you can sustained and all manner of other fun stuff.
assemble a gang of fighters, mount raids and Seeing your gang progress from no-name scum
ambushes, build up your fame (or infamy!) and to the terror of the island is the best part of
expand your dominion over a distant island. playing with the Cutlass rules.
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on the tabletop both as a leader and a fighter
will be pivotal to a gang’s success. Cutlass
is about creating the story of your in-game
representative, charting his successes and
failures on a journey to fame or infamy.
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Measurements and Dice Dice Modifiers
For example, a player rolls a D6 and scores a 6. D4 is always the lowest you can roll
He then rolls a 4, for a final total of 10. If he rolls regardless of modifiers making it lower, i.e.
a D4 and scores a 4 and then another 4 and then you DO NOT roll bonus D4 dice and choose
a 1, his total score would be 9. the lowest result.
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Profiles and Attributes Most actions require the model to take an
attribute test, often in opposition to another
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a line of sight to a model, you must be able to
see at least 25% of it. Players should exercise
Sequence of Play
their common sense when judging this – seeing
a hand or tip of a hat over a hedge should not
count as being visible. In addition, players
S wirling combat and acts of derring-do can
become a chaotic affair, with victory often
going to the quickest-witted. In order to bring
should note that models are able to hide, as some kind of structure to the anarchy of combat,
explained in the special actions rules later. we use the Authority of the leaders and the
Reactions values of models to determine the
sequence in which they perform their actions.
Active Phase
Play follows a succession of phases during
which the players can move and fight with
their models. During each phase one player
has the active gang and the other has the
inactive gang. At the start of the game, after
the models have been set up as explained
in the Encounters chapter, the two leaders
make Au rolls. The leader that scores highest
becomes active – re-roll ties. Both players need
to keep a note of this score, this is their action
Less than 25% of the model above is visible so it total. You will find an action chart at the back
cannot be seen of the book.
Some modelled terrain does not work very A leaders Au always remains the same
well with these ‘true’ line of sight rules, so as throughout the game and is not affected by any
a compromise we suggest that some types of modifiers. The leader’s Au roll is the only roll in
scenery are designated as area cover. Things the game that is not open ended. I.e you don’t
like fields, marshes and similar features may roll again with a maximum result.
be modelled in such a way that they physically
prevent a model being partially concealed from The active gang can perform a number of actions
view. In such circumstances, when the players dependent upon its action total as described
are setting up their table ready for a game, in the next section and this involves moving
they should agree which areas of terrain grant models, shooting, fighting in hand-to-hand
cover to models inside them and how much of a combat and so on.
model will be obscured.
Once all of the active gang’s actions have
been performed, the roles swap and the other
gang becomes active. They can then perform a
number of actions equal to their action total. A
player can voluntarily become inactive before
their action total is used up. The other gang
becomes the active side. If both players pass in
succession, a recovery phase is played (see later
on for details). If you’re wondering why you
might want to do this, read on.
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We’ll go into a little bit more detail about when they
can do this and how they can react in the following
Reaction Roll Modifiers
sections, but for the moment all you need to know The following modifiers apply to the Re rolls
is that normally the inactive model must take a Re of the models.
test. On a score of 3 or less, the model fails to react;
on a score of 4 or more the model may react. No line of sight to the opposing -1 level
model*
If the model fails to react, the inactive gang reduces
its action total by one, the reacting model is given Reacting model is injured -1 level
a ‘surprised’ marker and play continues as normal
with the active gang. *In the case of reacting to a model being taken
out, this is applied if the reacting model cannot
If the inactive model successfully reacts, it is see the enemy that took out their companion.
allowed to make an action in response. The
particular actions allowed are discussed in the Surprised Models
relevant sections later. If a reaction is successful the A model that attempts to react and fails
inactive gang becomes active, using their current becomes surprised. The fighter is caught off-
action total, reduced by 1 for the reacting models guard, is wrong-footed or otherwise confused
action. for a moment.
The reaction summary table summarises the A surprised model may not make any reactions,
circumstances in which a model is allowed to react but suffers no other penalties.
and the action it can take if it is successful.
A surprised marker is removed from a model
Exception: Whether successful or not, a gang’s when it is engaged in hand-to-hand combat or
leader may react for free – no reduction is made whenever the active and inactive status of the
to the gang’s action total. In addition, leaders are gangs changes sides.
never given surprised markers. You still need to roll
the Re test to see if you become the active gang. Leaders are never given surprised markers.
Enemy shoots and misses Targeted model may move (may engage shooting model in combat)
Friendly model is ‘taken out’** within May shoot or move to engage the enemy model that took out the
6”/ 15cm by an enemy friendly model.
May attack or break away from combat. (No action expended if cntr
Model rolls counter attack result in Reaction fails)
combat
*Only one model may react to this action. If an enemy moves within 6” of several models, or a friendly
model is taken out within 6” of several models, choose which will try to react.
**Taken out is a possible injury result as explained later.
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If a gang’s leader has been taken out or has left
Zero Action Totals and the tabletop, leadership falls to the remaining
model with the highest worth (worth is
Recovery Phases discussed in the Campaigns chapter). This
model has a temporary AU value of D4.
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You forget your place Sir,
You will stay and compen lete the task
ha ve be assigned, and
with which you I add.
handsomely rewarded might
I have no regard for youn. r delicate nostrils
or far-fetched imagina tio
Governor,
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6. Return to 1. with the active gang. Encounters
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Obstacles
a catch-all category we call ‘special actions’ that Obstacles are pieces of scenery that can be
represent other actions such as reloading guns, crossed, such as walls, hedges and fences. It
out-of-the-ordinary events, or using strange also includes such things as jumping over crates
weapons and abilities. and barrels, clambering through windows
and crossing ditches and trenches. If a piece
The active player declares a type of action for of terrain is less than 1”/ 2.5cm in width, it
his models to perform. The number of models is probably an obstacle rather than difficult
that can perform this action is the gang’s terrain.
current action total. For example, a player with
an action total of 5 declares a shooting action. When a model attempts to move over an
He nominates a shooting action that will allow obstacle it must make a Dex check. If the
100ft
up to five models to shoot. He continues to be obstacle is 1-3”/ 2.5-7.5cm high/ deep a -1 level
active after all of the shooting actions have been penalty is applied. Obstacles over 3”/ 7.5cm in
resolved, and as his action total is reduced to 4 height or depth must be climbed as explained
up to four models can perform the next action later. Consult the following chart.
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1-3 Models must stop before crossing model’s Dex check is -1 level for very difficult
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and loses remaining movement. terrain, -2 levels for extremely difficult terrain
and so on. We urge players to be cautious when
4-6 The model crosses the obstacle
using too much difficult terrain as it will slow
and must then stop.
down the200ftmodels’ movement considerably.
7+ The model may cross the obstacle Decide before the game exactly what terrain is
and then continue moving. difficult etc...
Climbing 100ft
100ft
Difficult Terrain Climbing without a ladder is very difficult (that
Pretty much any scenery that is not open is, difficult terrain with a -1 level to the Dex
ground or an obstacle is difficult terrain. This check). As it is usually impractical to balance
includes undergrowth, rocks, soft100ft
sand, steep models halfway up a wall, players will have to
hills, stairs, streams, marshes, crop fields, mark the current position of climbing models or
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scattered debris and so on. otherwise make a note.
SANGRADO CORAZÓN
When a model moves over difficult terrain it If a climbing model scores 1 or 2 on its Dex
200ft
must make a Dex check. Every 2 points scored check it will fall off. A falling model must take
(or part) allows= 1”/ 2.5cm movement (up another Dex check and deduct the distance
to the normal allowance of 4”/ 10cm). If the fallen to determine what sort of damage die is
model started its movement outside the difficult rolled for possible injury.
terrain the distance already moved is deducted
200ft If this results in a distance of
from the result.
0 or less, the model is allowed to enter the Falling Damage
100ft
LUNA
difficultAMARGA
terrain but move no further. Dex-distance Dam dice
4-6 D8
is therefore allowed to enter the difficult terrain
and make a further 1” move. 7-9+ D6
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10+ D4
Terrain can have additionalde la Muerte
levels of difficulty
to represent
100ft particularly treacherous footing.
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Impassable Terrain combat. Engaged models may only attack or - 1 0 M
The players may wish to nominate some terrain attempt to break from combat, they can perform ile
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features as impassable – that is, models cannot no other actions.
enter or cross it at all. Impassable terrain could
be deep lakes and rivers, or the sea, as well as If the target is behind cover that is 1”/ 2.5cm
cliff faces and camp fires. or less in height the attacker may engage the
enemy by moving into contact with the obstacle,
directly opposite the target. Being behind an
Sprinting obstacle gives a bonus to the defending model,
We generally assume that models are moving at so if the attacker wishes to, he can attempt to
a quick pace but also remaining aware of their cross the obstacle as normal before engaging,
environment and trying not to fall flat on their so that the defender gains no benefit. There is
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faces. A model may sprint over open ground a -1 level penalty when attempting to cross an
instead of normal movement. The distance obstacle into combat. If an attempt to cross such
A ren a
moved whilst sprinting depends on a Dex check an obstacle to engage an enemy fails, place the d e
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for the model. Nominate a point toward which moving model so that it is not touching the
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the model will be sprinting before you roll. 200ft
obstacle to show that neither model is engaged.
so
test
R í oto the highest Re score of its opponents.
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200ft
Re check Result
Breaking model Breaking model may make a
100ft
scores twice or normal move away, this may
more be used to engage another
enemy.
Breaking model Breaking model may make a
Dex roll Movement scores higher normal move away.
Breaking model Model may not move and
1 Stumbles. The model moves D4” and is scores equal or the action is wasted.
stunned. lower
2-3 5”/ 12.5cm Breaking model Model may not move, the
4-6 6”/ 15cm scores half or less action is wasted and the
enemy in contact with
7-9 7”/ 17.5cm the highest Re check may
10+ 8”/ 20cm immediately make an attack
100ft action. This is not a reaction
as such and does not change
the status of the active gang.
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enemy as part of a normal move or a sprint An inactive model may attempt to react when
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action. Once in contact with an enemy, both an enemy model finishes its movement within
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the reaction or the reacting model may make a
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normal move if this would allow it to engage
Target’s Dex check
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combat. Only one model may attempt to react Injured -1 level
for each approaching enemy. A 4+ is required on Target has been taken out Level is D4
a Re test, normal modifiers to reacting apply.
Firer is out of Line of Sight -1 level
200ft
Shooting Chart
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Range Chart Hand-to-hand Combat -1
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Measure the distance between the firer and
target and use this chart to determine if the
firer is at point blank or long range. The
W hen two models are in base contact with
each other they are said to be engaged in
hand-to-hand combat. An engaged model may
firer’s basic Acc level is used, before any attempt to hit its opponent when a hand-to-
modifiers. Point blank range is the listed hand combat action is declared. If a model is
distance or less, while long range is the listed engaged with more than one enemy, the player
distance and further. Any other distance is must nominate which it is attacking.
normal range.
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D6 6”/ 15cm 16”/ 40cm
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D8 8”/ 20cm 20”/ 50cm
D10 10”/ 25cm 24”/ 60cm
D12 12”/ 30cm 28”/ 70cm
so
A model
Río can only attack another model that is
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Reacting to shooting in its line of sight. Before the attack is made, the
200ft
model may be turned on the spot for free to face
If a model is shot at but the shot misses, it may the enemy you wish to attack.
attempt a reaction. If the reaction is successful, 100ft
the targeted model may make a normal move The active model is known as the attacker
action for free – to get into cover, for instance and the target model is the defender. The Com
(the reacting models gang also then becomes attribute of both models is used to determine
active). If the firer is close enough, this reaction whether the attack is successful and, if not, the
may be used to engage the firing model in possibility that the defender can retaliate.
hand-to-hand combat. A 4+ is required on a Re
test and normal modifiers apply. Both models must make a Com check. The
following modifiers apply to this check.
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Compare the i efinal scores of
Hand-to-hand Combat Modifiers qu
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defender’s
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Defender’s Com check combat chart.
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Defender has been taken out Level is D4 Parrying
Parry bonus Variable If a defender is facing his attacker, he may
Weapon bonus Variable choose to200ft
parry before the Com check is made.
The defender makes a Dex check and consults
the chart below.
Attacker’s Com check
100ft to parry may not later
A target that attempts
100ft
Injured -1 level counter or riposte and such results from the
Defender is behind obstacle -1 level hand-to-hand combat chart are treated as a
miss.
Attacking from side +1 level
100ft
Attacking from rear +2 levels
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Weapon bonus Variable
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200ft
5 Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr Cntr Cntr Rip
6 Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr Cntr Cntr
7 Inj Inj
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Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr Cntr
de la Muerte
8 Inj Inj Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr
100ft
9 Inj Inj Inj Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss
10 Out Inj Inj Inj Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss
11 Out Out Inj Inj Inj Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss
12+ Out Out Out Inj Inj Inj Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit
Miss = Miss.
Hit = Hit. Roll for damage as normal using model’s Dam.
Crit = Critical Hit. +1 damage bonus die on the damage roll.
Inj = Injured. Target is injured without a damage roll.
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Out = Taken Out. Target is taken outj awithout
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Cntr = Counter attack. The defender takes a Re test. On a score of 4+, the defender may now make an
attack or automatically break from combat with a normal move. Note that no surprised marker
is placed or action total expended regardless of the success of the Re test.
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Rip = Riposte. As counter attack, except that no Re test is required.
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(In the cases of Cntr and Rip if successful the defending models gang becomes active).
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In the case of a successful counter attack or a - 1 0 M
Parry Modifiers and Results riposte, this is a reaction, so the inactive gang ile
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Defender is injured -1 level then become active. Note that unlike other
Defender is behind cover +1 level reactions combat reactions do not use an action
point.
Weapon bonus Variable
2-4
die to his Com check.
Missed parry. There is no additional
H itting the target does not guarantee that
an attack will cause an injury. All ranged
weapons have a Dam value used for shooting
modifier. 1
attacks, while hand-to-hand is resolved using
5-8 Parry. The defender gains a bonus the Dam value of the attacking model.
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die for his Com check de
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The attacker makes a Dam roll and compares
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9+ Feint. The defender gets two bonus
dice for his Com check 200ft
this on the chart below to a Con roll made by the
defender.
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must remove their stun marker first and cannot If a model isu i etaken out or crippled,
ou friends
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remove both in the same recovery phase. nearby canI n try to help out or scatter for
-5
sanctuary. One model within 6”/ 15cm can
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attempt to react, and if successful can either
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Injured shoot at the model that took out his friend,
The model is given an injured marker. Injured or make a normal move; this movement may
models are at -1 level to all checks. Injured be used to engage the model that took out his
markers cannot normally be removed. If the friend if possible,
200ft but not to engage any other
model is already injured, the marker is flipped model.
over and the model is taken out.
Knockback 100ft
100ft
Taken Out Some weapons pack a powerful punch and
The model is taken out of action. Lay it down can inflict knockback. If the Dam roll of such
or place a taken out marker. The model may an attack is equal to or higher than double the
play no active part in the game – it cannot react
100ft target’s Con roll, the target is knocked 2”/ 5cm
or perform actions – although it can be shot at directly away from the attack.
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and attacked by the enemy. A model that has
SANGRADO
been taken out rolls a D4 for allCORAZÓN
attribute checks If this causes the target model to move off the
it is forced to take, and no other modifiers are edge of a building, into a ditch or otherwise
200ft
applied. over a drop, it may suffer falling damage. The
falling model must take a Dex test and deduct
Models that have been taken out ignore being 1 for every inch/ 2.5 cm fallen. Look up the
stunned and spooked, they are already in final score to determine what sort of Dam roll
enough trouble as it is! is made against the target’s Con (the falling
200ft damage chart is in the section on climbing near
If a model that has been taken out is the start of this chapter).
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subsequently injured or taken out again, it is
crippled and the model is removed from the
game. Crippled models have a greater chance of
suffering permanent injuries in a campaign, but
a anja
crippling enemy models will also earn H
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a gang a
notorious reputation.
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If a spooked model is not in cover, it may
move as part of a normal move action but its
Special Actions -1
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s
movement cannot bring it closer to a visible
enemy than it was at the start of the action.
Spooked models already in cover may not move
A s part of any movement, shooting, hand-
to-hand action one or more models (within
the maximum number allowed to act) may
but they may hide if possible. instead perform a special action. Common
special actions are detailed next. Other special
Spooked models may perform special actions actions are discussed in the relevant sections
(such as reloading and hiding), as long as such later. E.g. If you declare a shooting action and
actions do not bring them any closer to a visible have an action total of 5 (so up to 5 models
enemy. can act), 3 might choose to shoot and 2 choose
to reload, or 2 shoot, 1 reload, 1 hide etc etc..
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If engaged spooked models must attempt to A model may also perform a special action as
parry if normally allowed to do so. a reaction instead of moving (i.e. if a reaction
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would normally allow the model to move). de
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Exception: Leaders are never spooked.
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Models in base combat with an enemy fighter200ft
may not perform the following special actions,
Fleeing they’re too busy with the task at hand!
If a spooked model is spooked again, flip the
marker to its fleeing side.
Reloading
A fleeing model must immediately move A model may remove/flip its reload marker.
toward the closest table edge in such a way that Most guns require one reload action to reload.
it does not come closer to any visible enemy
models. It must sprint if able to do so. This Abandona Toda Esperanza
movement is free and does not use up any of lo s Hue 300ft
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the gang’s action total or a reaction if the gang Río
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is inactive.
200ft
active.
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The hidden marker is removed as soon as the u ieto ho
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-5
can draw LOS to more than 50% of the hiding
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model. Enemy models may not react to a model
les
that begins an action with a hidden marker
and for shooting purposes the recently hidden
model counts a being out of line of sight of the
target for that next action (imposing a -1 level 200ft
penalty on the target’s dex check).
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clear instruction ogerty-Hall ignored my
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no more than sava elieve the locals to
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The model waits for the ideal opportunity to his sanity and mvi
both 100ft ces, it appears
or
strike (place ready marker). A model with a him. als have betrayed
stand ready marker gains +1 level to its next Re
test and may react without a point being spent I can only assume
a Hanja fate fitting for hi he suffered a ter
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When all around are losing their heads... a de 10
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action may only be performed by a leader. The L i
leader takes an Au test. The score is the number of
friendly models that may remove/ flip a spooked/ La isla de
fleeing marker. A fleeing model can only recover Silencio
to being spooked during a single regroup action.
Models that are also stunned must first remove
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their stunned marker in the recovery phase.
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Dar checks.
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Weapon representation: 200ft
Whenever possible you should try to represent Headlong Charge – If the model moves to
the weapons that your models have. However, engage an enemy model over open
we suggest being flexible with this. For ground, it may make an immediate attack
example, pistols, daggers and grenades can as part of the same action. This does not
easily be hidden in clothing. Some miniatures apply if the defender is behind an obstacle.
come with parrots, monkeys etc.. This doesn’t
mean you have to have the parrot equipment Inspirational – Leader only. Any friendly model
option, consider it a pet or similar. Orcs carry within 6”/ 15cm cannot be spooked.
very large pistols, these can be used as a Spooked models that move
Hue Abandona Toda Esperanza
within range
blunderbuss or pistols (obviously you have to l o stheir
lose marker at the300ft
end of their
de
so
buy and choose which one before hand!) R í omovement. Has no effect on fleeing
s
models.
200ft
We supply a weapon sprue to help equip your
figures appropriately, but the rule is be flexible Intimidating – Any enemy wishing to engage
and tell your opponent of any equipment the model must first pass a 3+ Dar check. If
100ft
should he ask. the check is failed, the enemy model does
nothing and the action is wasted.
Likewise, many models have hooks or peg legs.
These can be used to represent an injury, but Marksman – The model gains a bonus die for
equally you can use them as any normal crew all Acc checks.
member. It’s assumed they’ve learnt to use their
new leg or hook without any handicaps! Medic – May perform a special action when in
base contact with an injured model. A Dex
check of 6+ by the medic allows the model
List of Skills to remove its injured marker. Cannot heal
self.
Backstabber – When engaged with a single
enemy and attacking, the model may be Pistoleer - Negates the -1 penalty for using a
moved from the front of the enemy to the brace of pistols.
100ftto the rear,
side, or the side of the enemy
before any parries are made. Quick-witted – The model cannot be surprised.
Beguiling – Enemies cannot counter-attack Sleight-of-hand – After both models have made
Inquie
against this model, and riposte results are their Com checks in hand-to-hand combat,
treated as a counter-attack. the model may force a re-roll. The first
to
Lig
hth and the second result is used.
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Sneak – Enemy must be able to see at least 75%
of the model to stop it being hidden. Not
Hand-to-hand
In
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to
Weapons
ho
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spotted by spyglasses. Unarmed – A model fighting without weapons
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suffers a -1 Dam level penalty in hand-to-
les
Surgeon - Re-roll an injury on the campaign hand combat.
injury table once for one model post game
(not on himself). You must accept the Club, maul, etc – No special rules.
second result. If you have another surgeon 200ft
he can re-roll for another injured model, Dagger – A model with a dagger gains +1 Com
but never twice for the same model. die. May not parry.
Brace of pistols – A model with two or more Bastard sword – Two-handed. +1 Dam level in
pistols must keep track of firing and hand-to-hand combat.
reloading each one separately. If a model
200ft
has two loaded pistols they may be fired Great hammer – Two-handed. Knockback. +1
together in a single shooting action. Dam level in hand-to-hand combat. May
100ft
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Each shot is resolved separately with an not parry.
additional -1 Acc level penalty.
Great axe – Two-handed. +1 Dam level and
Musket – Dam: D8 – No penalty for long range +1 bonus die to Dam roll in hand-to-hand
a Hanja
L
and no bonus for point blank range. combat. May not parry.
Blunderbuss – Max 12”/ 30cm range. Targets Spear/ bayonet – Two-handed. The length of
La quietud
beyond this are automatically missed. this weapon grants + 1 Com level unless
de la
Damage starts at D20 and Muerte
loses one level attacking a model also armed with a spear
for every full 4”/ 10cm to target. May not
100ft or bayonet.
be reloaded.
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pescado
Lighthous
La isla de
Silencio
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Lucky charm – May be used once per game to - 1 0 M
Fighting with two weapons grant a bonus die for any attribute check ile
s
A model armed with two weapons gains +1 taken by the model. You may choose to use
bonus die to its Com rolls when attacking, the lucky charm after seeing the results of
but must choose which weapon’s rules apply a roll.
before any dice are rolled. E.g. a model with
a cutlass and an axe may have either +1 Dam Grenade – One use only. May be thrown up to
bonus or knockback. When defending, models 12”. Nominate target point and make Acc
armed with two hand-to-hand weapons gain check:
one bonus die for parrying if both weapons
can be used to parry. Obviously, only a single 1 – Grenade explodes in model’s hand!
two-handed weapon can be wielded at a
1
time... 2 – Grenade travels D6”/ D6x2.5cm past
target point
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Equipment
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3 – Grenade travels D6”/ D6x2.5cm short
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200ft
of target point (if it lands on or behind
Amulet - Anyone wearing an amulet is thrower it’s assumed it hit a rock or
immune to the undead ‘raise the dead’ similar and bounced back!)
rule. i.e. they can never be converted to the
Undead. 4+ Grenade explodes on target.
Fowler’s rum – This potent and famous rum All models within 4” of final landing
is a secret recipe. Supplied in a small but point are hit with D8 Dam attack and are
powerful dose! One use per game: Gives stunned regardless of Dam rolls.
the user +1 level in Com, Con and Dam but Abandona Toda Esperanza
-1 level in Acc, Re and Dex. Can be taken lo s Hue 300ft
de
so
at any point during the game without Río
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100ft
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a Hanja
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La quietud
de la Muerte
100ft
Na les
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Lighthous
La isla de
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Pitch Battle
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Ambush
have located two potential ambush sites and Special Rules: Any attacking models may start
must divide their forces to cover both areas. The the game hidden. The attacking gang starts
unwitting defenders are not expecting trouble active, even if the defender scores higher
and are taken by surprise. on the initial Au checks. All defending
models begin the game surprised (except
Sides: Attacker and defender. the leader). Models may leave the table
but may not return.
The attacker must divide his gang into two
parts (not including his leader). He is free Campaign Aftermath: If the attacker wins, the
to split his gang in any way he chooses. defenders are scattered and the attacker
Before deployment, randomly determine has captured the defending models that
which of the two groups the defenders were taken out or crippled. Captured
have run into (plus the gang leader). models may be ransomed or given up for
bounty as detailed in the campaign rules.
The defender has his leader plus a random
number of gang members. Roll a D6 for If the defender wins, they are able to return
each gang member. On a roll of 1-3, the in force with the rest of the gang and drive
gang member is not present. On a roll of off the attackers. Any attacking models
4-6 the gang member takes part in the that were taken out or crippled must
encounter. be surrendered by the attacker and are
captured as explained above.
Both players can choose to leave any gang
members out of the encounter before any You still roll for any injuries as normal and
rolls are made. standard post game experience.
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Brawl
Deployment: The two gangs have almost run Standard post battle experience.
into each other before they realise they
have company. Both players roll a die.
Starting with the lowest scoring player, the
players take turns to each place one of their
models on the table. The first model placed
must be the leader of the player who
scored lowest, who must be placed within
6”/ 15cm of the central building’s front
door. The opposing leader must be placed
10”/ 25cm directly in front of his foe. Other
gang members must be within 3”/ 7.5cm
of their leader and no closer than 8”/ 20cm
to an enemy model.
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Escort
Location: This encounter could take place Campaign Aftermath: The gang that manages
anywhere. to take possession of the cargo can receive
the reward for its delivery. This gains them
Deployment: The defender deploys his whole +5 fame and $75.
gang first, anywhere within 8”/ 20cm
of a single table edge. The attacker then Standard post battle experience in
deploys his whole gang anywhere at least addition:
12”/ 30cm from the opposite table edge
and 18”/ 45cm from the defenders. Model that removes cargo from table: +5
exp.
Objectives: The defenders start with the cargo
in contact with one of their models – use a
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Raid
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An attacker moves into line of sight of a Campaign Aftermath: If the attacker wins, they
defender at any time or a defender ends will be able to make off with their prize.
his movement with line of sight to an In the following campaign turn, the prize
attacker. can be exchanged for income – the victim
is ransomed off, the stolen guns sold on,
An attacker sprints and any part of his the money from the vault shared amongst
movement takes him within 6”/ 15cm of the gang or whatever is appropriate.
a defender, or he suffers a stumble result The prize is worth a number of dollars
while within 12”/ 30cm of a defender. equal to the fame or negative fame of the
defending gang, plus $25. For example, if
Gimme the prize – An attacking model the defenders were an infamous gang with
must enter the central building and expend a fame of -23, the prize would be worth $48
a special action searching for the prize. To in total.
find the prize requires a 4+ on a Re test.
Once the prize is found, place a suitable If the defender wins, they are well
marker with the model that found it. The rewarded for the protection provided and
prize must be carried (or dragged if it’s an they receive a number of dollars equal to
unfortunate person). A model carrying the the fame or negative fame of the attacking
prize may not perform any action other gang, plus $5 for each attacker that was
than move, and may not sprint. If engaged, taken out or crippled during the raid.
stunned, injured, taken out or spooked, the
model will drop the prize. Any model that Standard post battle experience in
ends a move in contact with a dropped addition:
prize may pick it up.
Model that removes the prize: +5 exp.
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Running Battle
more and more gang members are drawn in At the start of any recovery phase, either
from the surrounding area. player can choose to cut their losses and
end the game – the other player is declared
Sides: Each player makes an Au test for their the winner!
leader. This is the number of models from
their gang that begins the encounter, Special Rules: At the end of every recovery
chosen by the player. The rest of the gangs phase, each player rolls a D6 for each gang
may turn up during the course of the member not yet on the tabletop. On a roll
encounter and any model may be left out of a 5 or 6, they turn up. The gang that was
of the encounter before dice are rolled. last inactive arrives first - players take it
in turns to place these arrivals touching
Location: This encounter could take place any table edge at least 6”/ 15cm from an
anywhere. enemy model. The same is then done for
the new arrivals of the other gang.
Deployment: Both players roll a die. The
highest scoring player places his gang Campaign Aftermath: Captured models may
leader anywhere at least 12”/ 30cm from be ransomed or given up for bounty as
a table edge. He then deploys the other explained in the Campaigns chapter. Killed
starting gang members within 4”/ 10cm models are removed from the gang. If a
of their leader. The losing player then does gang kills the models out of hand, they
the same, with the additional restriction reduce their fame by 2 points for every
that his models are at least 12”/ 30cm from model executed.
any opposing gang member.
Standard post game battle experience.
Objectives: This a straight-up fight with both
gangs trying to do as much damage
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Skirmish
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Swoop
Sides: Attacker and defender. Special Rules: The attackers choose the right
moment to start the search and are very
Both gangs may field all available focussed on the task at hand. The attacking
members. leader gains +1 level to his Au for the
duration of the encounter.
Location: This encounter takes place in a
well populated area. The table should Campaign Aftermath: If the attacker makes
have at least six buildings or other easily off with the loot, they can fetch a pretty
identifiable areas for the attackers to sum for it. The loot adds $50 to the gang’s
search. You will need some suitable income for the next campaign turn, plus
counters numbered 1 to 6 to mark the an additional $10 for each dummy marker
possible sites of the loot. that was revealed before the loot was found.
Deployment: The defender deploys first, If the defenders keep hold of the loot, they
placing his gang members anywhere on earn $50 from the real owner, plus $10 for
the table at least 8”/ 20cm from any table each loot marker that was not revealed by
edge. The attacker then deploys his gang the end of the encounter.
anywhere within 4”/ 10cm of two adjacent
table edges. Standard post game experience in
addition:
Objectives: The attackers must search the area
looking for the loot, and escape with it A model receives +3 bonus experience
when they have found it. If the attackers point for every loot marker they reveal.
remove the loot from the table they have
won. Alternatively, the attacker can choose +5 experience for the model that removes
to give up the search at the start of any the real loot from the table.
recovery phase and hand victory to the
defenders.
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Treasure Hunt
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Orc Admiral Mad Jim Jones
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Royal Marines 1
Royal Marines 2
Rogues 1
Rogues 2
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Pirates 1
Pirates 2
50
Privateers 1
Privateers 2
Elf Pirates
Cannon
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Dwarf Rogues
Dwarf Pirates
Undead Pirates 1
Undead Pirates 2
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Goblin Pirates 1
Goblin Pirates 2
Orc Pirates 1
Orc Pirates 2
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Pirate Girls 1
Pirate Girls 2
Able Seamen 1
Able Seamen 2
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rose & Jaggard
by Lynne Campbell
With a swift nod to the Big Man, I was lifted over his
shoulders, whereupon my world once more slipped
into blackness from the pain in my head. I had no
way of knowing how long I had remained in that
state, but I awoke to the sound of female voices and
the touch of a gentle hand on my brow. Though still
unaware of my location, I remembered the ship-wreck
and the catastrophe that had caused my passage on
that doomed vessel. I had wrongly been accused of
theft back in the Homeland and was sentenced to I felt the cold rush of steel at my side as the scar-
life in the New World penal colony, far across the faced man gave me a prod with the blunt edge of his
seas. Fate had saved me from an early grave. Fate, cutlass
and whoever it was that had pulled me to safety and
attended my battered body. His eyes had an air of mischief and his mouth
gave a slow leer as he spat out his chewed tobacco
There were many tales amongst seafaring folk and stepped aside to make room for the even more
of female pirates, fiercer than some of their male imposing body of a female pirate. Her skin was of
counterparts and, though I had never given much a lighter hue than the man and she had an aura of
credance to such folk-lore, I was beginning to realise defiance as if she had fought a thousand battles,
my foolishness with scars to prove it, though none could mar
the undeniable beauty of her face and statuesque
as I surveyed all around me. All manner of figure. It was true to say that the male apparel
humanity seemed active in the vicinity in which of breeches and leather boots enhanced her female
I found myself - pirates to be sure, from the cut of form far better than the corset entrenched fashion of
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the day! She was neither young, nor old, but her Rose and Jaggard ruled the roost, guarded constantly
maturity seemed only to add to the original bloom by Malik, who followed them like a puppy dog and
of youth. A stunner. The piercing green of her eyes worshipped Rose with his innocent eyes. True, their
contrasted beautifully with her mop of flowing red Band had many women, the likes of which I had
hair and I felt myself spell-bound. never encountered, but there was also an almost
mongrel assortment of men, of all skin-types, size
As she stepped towards me, gesturing impatiently and origins, who had at one time or another been
to my female nursemaid to leave us, she introduced released from bondage during the numerous raids
herself as the Leader, Rose Mallone, and half- sister undertaken from these shores. For the most part,
to Jaggard, the scar-faced man. I wondered why these pirates were happy with their lot and, for some,
she was so forthcoming and not suspicious of my this was the only family they had ever known.
alien presence, but then I realised that she knew
I had had a lucky escape from a prison vessel on It was a life far-flung from the indulgent upbringing
account of my clothes and the one shackle still left I had known, though I had decided to keep that
around my right arm. Was this the Rose I had information close to my chest . My father was Sir
heard whispered in local taverns, where many had William Brodie, a landowner of some renown back
quaked at her very name? Her Band had no love in the Homeland and I, Robert, had had the privilige
of my government, she explained, nor it’s Navy, of a gentleman’s education, including the art of
for it was the Quartermaster on one of their ships swordsmanship, which I was anxious to use against
who had cut out the tongue of the man who pulled the bureaucrats who had sealed my fate.. My father
me to shore, that gentle giant called Malik. But had been cheated in business, losing most of his
her sworn enemy was the Governor General of The estates, and had died a broken man. I was on the
New World, Lord John Fitzpatrick, who single- brink of uncovering the culprits of his demise when I
handedly caused the mutilation of her brother, was framed for an offence and thrown into the Prison
Jaggard’s face. I could sense the hatred went deeper Ship with unusual haste.
than her brother’s misfortune - that there was
something she was holding back, but on a brief first Over the next few weeks I accompanied the men in
acquaintance, did not feel it my place to ask too battle as we plundered our way across the high seas,
many questions. I listened as she told me her story and I had come to be accepted by the crew in a short
and welcomed me into the arms of her band if I so space of time. We lost many a good man but there
desired. They left me to rest and I marvelled at my was no time for sentiment in the life that had come
good fortune, to be mine. Our ship, anchored in a bay just south of
our camp, was an imposing galleon, with a pedigree.
Over the next few days my strength was regained Previously HMS Roebuck, it had been ‘acquired’
and my head no longer felt it was home to a after a particularly vicious battle with His Majesty’s
thousand hammers. I was told we were on one of navy. I heard that some of the men had taken great
the many islands some nautical miles distant from satisfaction in donning the uniforms of the fallen
the New World - an island few had penetrated, or enemy and paraded like strutting peacocks when the
at least had lived to tell the tale. My surroundings celebration drink kicked in.
were crude and somewhat inhospitable as I suffered
the irritation of insect bites and the inevitable One fine spring morning news reached us, via freed
bowel disruptions. True to say, I had experienced prisoners, of a ship bound for the Homeland laden
only civility since my arrival, but I was under with a precious cargo of gold and jewels to pay
no illusions as to the ferocity of the Band and homage to the newly crowned King. Of even more
their strict rules of conduct within their ranks. interest to Rose was that Sir John Fitzpatrick and
There was a definite ‘pecking order’ within the his daughter, Catherine, were on the Cygnet, a quite
group. Any disobedience was dealt with swiftly impressive ship. Sir John, ever the opportunist, had
by Jaggard’s whip and from the scars on the backs arranged for his daughter to be married to a wealthy
of a few, I guessed some had learned their lesson friend of his who held high rank in government.
the hard way. For the foolish who went too far Gossip had it that It was not a match made in
with their own agenda, the hangman’s noose was heaven as her ‘intended’ was almost her father’s
waiting. Already I had seen at least two rotting age, and as Catherine was said to be quite a beauty,
bodies swaying from the sturdy boughs of the forest it would seem her fiancee had the better part of the
trees. What’s more, here one could lose a hand for deal. With the utmost haste, we set sail in search of
greed, and punishment was non-negotiable. our quarry. Rose seemed in her element, ruling over
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us with a rod of iron and the steely determination of As we pushed open the ornate heavy wooden
a woman on a mission - I say ‘woman’, but I must door to the cabin, we had already guessed what
add that at times her femininity was lost in the we would find. Tucked away in the corner was
aggressiveness of her leadership and not one man or a very frightened woman, dressed exquisitely in
woman ever dared challenge her. expensive silk and lace. It had to be Catherine.
One of the men grabbed her by her arm and
With our usual stealth, we took the Cygnet by shoved the reluctant beauty through the door, as
surprise, though not without casualties on both sides, she screamed and gave a defiant toss of her golden
It had been a bloody battle and dead bodies were curls. Lord John Fitzpatrick, a well-dressed man,
already being thrown into the sea by our crew, offering of considerable girth, stood facing us in the middle
a feast for the swarming sharks. Rose’s notoriety was of the room, not having lifted a finger to protect his
legendary and many of the Cygnet’s crew surrendered daughter, nor a word of protest. He had a ruddy
unashamedly rather than suffer the wrath of the complexion with spider veins across his cheeks and
sword, or worse. Jaggard, Malik and our more able- the bulbous nose of alcohol over-indulgence. He
bodied men made busy with the transfer of the booty swept his hand over his long moustache whilst
to the Roebuck, whilst a couple of us accompanied fingering his gold watch chain, with an air of his
Rose to the Captain’s Quarters. The Captain, a brave own importance as much as nerves. His rubbery
man till the end, had held his own well, but the sheer lips were pulled back in an insolent sneer, but
strength of our force meant he was never going to win no word ever left his mouth as Rose quickly and
and he died gallantly at the helm. We picked our way deliberately spoke. “Hello Father”, she said, “Long
across the dessimated deck, still littered with body time, no see!” And with that the musket she had
parts caused by the full force of our cannon. I had already raised rang out ripping into his skull.
to look away as I recognised the remains of a friend Blood spurted from the gaping hole, and a look of
whose guts had spilled across the wooden planks, yet I total disbelief showed in his eyes as he fell at her
could not mourn him. Piracy was our life, and death feet. “Job done”, she said, as she spat on the body
was part of it. and left the room.
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Creating a Gang
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A campaign is a system that allows several
se
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players to fight encounters against each
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other over a period of time, keeping track
T o start a campaign you need a gang. Each
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of the results. The players fight encounters player has $500 to start the bid for power.
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new members, lost companions and fame (or faction list of your choice, with the profiles
infamy!). When one gang becomes too powerful and costs listed of the different types of crew
or too well known, all of the gangs in the area members available. These are the leader’s
will take a side for the final reckoning to see closest companions, and as such they are hand-
who comes out as top dog! picked. Within the number limitations given.
100ft
The models must also be armed and equipped
Campaigns are a great way to add a bit more out of the starting money, as indicated in the
meaning to your games of Cutlass. Rather than profiles that follow and the Equipment Costs
each encounter being an isolated event, every chart. Any money not spent goes into the gang’s
confrontation adds to the story of your gang. treasury.
We’ve made organising a campaign as simple 200ft
as possible so that the players can concentrate As the campaign progresses, new recruits will
on the important things – playing games and become available, but you can never guarantee
developing their gangs. All you need to get the quality or attributes of these newcomers,
started are some players, a table, some scenery so the style of your starting gang will set the
and your miniatures. tone for the campaign. Do you go for a small,
highly dangerous band and hope that you do
The setting for a Cutlass campaign is an island, not suffer too many casualties
100ftearly on, or hire
town or some far flung place. Very often it’s an less skilful underlings who you can raise up
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either become ‘famous’ or infamous’! You start record of your gang’s details.
with a fame level of zero but must decide at the
start which you are. Any type of crew can be Currency:
famous or infamous though obviously some are For ease of reading we use the $ symbol to
more suited to the correct side of the law than represent currency throughout the book. In
others! reality it could be gold pieces or any other type
of bartered goods!
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Cutlass rules!
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Unscrupulous: Pirates are truly mean and intend
D6 D8 D6 D6 D8 D6 D8 to kill their enemy! Whilst in combat taken
100ft out results automatically become critical.
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meddle and convert his pistols. Anyone
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with this skill may shoot pistols at long
range with a -1 to Acc role. This is in
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pistols. Only the model with this skill may
Au: D8 use converted weapons. You may not pass
them on to others in the gang.
Skills: Leader. Inspirational, Armourer.
Grenadier: An expert at prepping and throwing
Equipment: Any. grenades. This skill gives them +1 when 200ft
rolling on the grenade chart. So it will
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1 Admiral $86 (level 7) Stomp: Changes a ‘taken out’ result to critical in
combat.
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Au: D8 Tough as Nails: The model gains a bonus die
for all Con checks.
Skills: Leader. Stocky, hard headed.
Stocky: The model gains a bonus die to Com
Equipment: Any. checks.
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1 Elf Commodore $86 (level 7) Acrobatic: The model gains a bonus die when
making Dex checks for crossing obstacles
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D8 D6 D6 D8 D6 D6 D8 enemy being charged is taken out, you
may choose to continue the charge (if you
200ft Skills: Agile. wish to try for critical) or move half the
charge distance in another direction. If
Equipment: Any common. One uncommon. you take out a charging enemy, he stops at
half his charging distance. Otherwise the
1+ Ensign $44 (level 3) charge continues as normal.
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1 Undead Captain $86 (level 7) result when rolling on the campaign injury
chart. Note this isn’t -1 level but -1 to the
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result. E.g. an Undead with a Con of D8
might roll a 4. This would be the wounded’
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result, once the -1 penalty is applied
it becomes 3 and would be ‘seriously
Au: D8 wounded’. They also suffer -1 on the
serious injury table. Undead may never
Skills: Leader. Ghost, Necromancer. use the medic or surgeon skills, (re-roll
these results, rather than choose any skill). 200ft
Equipment: Any. Nor may they have the ‘surgery’ territory.
0-4 Wraiths $58 (level 5) Raise the Dead: Any enemy model suffering
a critical injury and being removed from
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play in combat with an Undead may be
converted to the Undead! Both models in
D6 D8 D6 D6 D8 D6 D8 the combat make a Dar check. The Undead
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Undead skills table:
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Female Pirates
Previous life: This model remembers a thing or There’s no set faction list for female pirates. You
two from his life! Roll a D8 1-4 = the first 4 can add them to any existing crew should you
Navy skills in order, 5-8 = the Pirate skills wish, e.g. Pirates, Privateers or Navy. Really as
in order. E.g. a roll of 6 would mean he gets any rank you like, how you form your crew is
the Armourer skill, a 4 would mean he gets down to your imagination!
‘Grenadier’ from the navy skill list.
Should you wish to have an all Pirate girl crew,
Ghost: The ghostly appearance of the model we suggest you use the standard Pirate faction
makes him a hard target! Anyone shooting list for them.
at him suffers -1 level to Acc in addition to
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that help him in shooting or combat the
Necromancer can choose one to negate. Axe ..................................................................$4
It’s only for the duration of that test, the Hammer..........................................................$3
200ft skill is unaffected for the rest of the game.
Note: This skill negates other skills NOT Spear/ bayonet ..............................................$5
equipment, e.g. Amulet.
Uncommon Equipment
Duelling Pistol ............................... $8/$16 brace
(Brace counts as 1 uncommon item)
Blunderbuss ..................................................$10
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Bastard sword ................................................$8
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Parrot...............................................................$10
Powder Monkey ............................................$10
100ft Spyglass ..........................................................$15
Lucky charm ..................................................$5
Grenade ..........................................................$20
Fowler’s Rum ...............................................$5
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opposing forces can’t use the same character, crew for the right price. Getting him to turn up
(we would assume it’s someone different to fight or not kill his own crew is a different
with the same stats). However, you may wish matter!
to make a house rule to avoid this. We make
the miniatures to represent these characters, Equipment: Giant anchor, rocks, fists.
100ft
however you could use the same model as any
normal crew member should you wish.
Special rules:
Some characters can only be recruited by Giant stride: The giant’s huge size means
certain factions. It may seem that some of the despite being slow he covers a lot of
more infamous characters shouldn’t be able to ground! He may never sprint but has a 200ft
join navy crews. But some captains will recruit standard movement of 8”/20cm.
whomever they can in desperate times, or your
navy crew may have gone infamous! Combat: The giant works in combat like other
models, he uses his anchor, fist, whatever
Even though some characters may hold the he feels like! He uses his Dam of D20 for
rank of Captain or Admiral, your standard combat.
leader remains in charge. They are just along for 100ft
the ride, or to observe. They will never make Large target: The giant is truly huge. He makes
200ft
c o d e l a N o c h echallenges.
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For shooting range purposes anyone with an
Acc of D20 uses the D12 range, but D20 for the Spooked: The giant will never be spooked.
other roles. 200ft
Reactions: The giant may only make reactions
in combat, i.e. counter attack and riposte.
Hiring characters and hired hands: He may not make reactions to shooting or
Characters or hired hands can be recruited in movement, it’s too insignificant to him!
the post game phase like other figures. You may
not choose special characters/hired hands in Rocks: The giant uses rocks, barrels and
a starting gang. If you are eligible for recruits other debris to throw at his enemy! This
after rolling on the table, you may instead to works as a shooting action. They have
choose one character or hired hand (assuming a maximum range of 20”/50cm with no
you have the funds). Regardless of how many close or long range. Dam D12. Resolve as
recruits you rolled, if you choose a character/ a normal shooting action. Rocks require 1
Blak
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swinging SOMBRA
like a normal shooting action. small and insignificant to a Giant. He
The giant has an Acc of D8. The anchor has ignores all terrain and may step over
a Dam of D12. Normal cover rules apply as building half his size or less if movement
if from ground level. The Anchor needs 1 will allow. I.e. It costs him the distance
reload action as the giant winds the chain in movement equal to the length of the
back up for another swing! building.
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being in base contact). Both players make
a Dex roll. If the enemy is higher (re-roll
equal) he dodges the giant hand swiping at
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him! If the giant is higher roll a D4 on the
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started.
200ft 3 Throw. The giant throws the model
10”/25cm directly forward. The model
suffers a D10 damage hit. Any model
lying in the path of the flying missile is
assumed to jump out the way.
4 Capture. The Giant likes pets. He tucks
the model in his belt and takes it away
with him! Follow the100ft
standard rules for
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(throws a rock or swings his anchor) roll
a D10. On a roll of a 1 he will turn and
throw a rock at the nearest friendly model
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0-1 Captain McBride $147 0-1 Diamond Joe $132
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(Pirates, Privateers only) (Pirates, Privateers, Navy only)
Rumour has it that McBride was once a serving Renowned for his remarkable accuracy with
navy officer or even a captain turned bad. No a pistol, Diamond Joe lost his ship during an
one knows for sure but he’s certainly wanted by encounter with an entire navy fleet. He now
a number of authorities. makes his living on land, often in the taverns at
night causing trouble.
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Skills: Backstabber, Marksman, Intimidating,
Hard headed. Skills: Dead-eye, quick shot.
100ft
Equipment: Duelling pistol, Cutlass, grenade, Equipment: Spyglass, cutlass, brace ship’s
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Equipment: cutlass, duelling pistol, Amulet. Equipment: Brace ship’s pistols, dagger, amulet,
lucky charm, fowler’s rum.
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0-1 Elros Yavetil $193 0-1 Nuria Del Fuego $158
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(Elf crew only) (Navy, Pirates, Privateers only)
Elros is an extremely agile and fast elf. His Nuria made her fame during her time leading
exploits and speed are the stuff of legend. an all female Pirate crew, their exploits became
famous far and wide. Now she joins any crew
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thrower, marksman, dead eye, pistoleer.
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To Jones $159
200ft The legendary dwarf captain first made his Jack-a-Roe was a well-respected and wealthy
name through arm wrestling in local bars. Privateer in life. Reports that this ghostly figure
Rumour has it he beat Mad Jim Jones in is indeed him has caused fear and panic as to
drunken fist fight! what foul demons are at work on the island.
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during the game he adds a bonus die to the
leader’s Au roll when searching for equipment.
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NOCHE SOMBRA
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Only Pirates, Privateer, Navy and Dwarf crews
may use a cannon.
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You must assign 2 crew members to operate the
cannon. During the game only they can operate
Special Rules: it. Before games you can change which crew
Divine power. Any friendly models within 6” are assigned to it. The crew operate like any
will not be affected by fear or be spooked. (If the other gang member and can gain experience
missionary is taken out this no longer applies). etc. They can at any point during a game leave
The missionary will never be affected by fear or their cannon duties and fight like other models.
use - 10 Miles
be spooked. While operating the cannon they may not shoot
their own weapons.
Skills:
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Equipment: Any common. Amulet. action. Choose a direction to fire the cannon.
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cannon from your roster (the crew stay
1. Challenge
but suffer damage as described). 2. Determine Encounter.
2 Damaged: Something has gone wrong. a. Choose to attack, defend or patrol.
The cannon doesn’t get a shot off and b. Look up encounter type.
may not be used for the remainder of 100ft
c. Set up table and scenery.
the game. Both crew suffer D12 Dam
hits from debris.
d. Deploy gangs.
e. Play encounter.
3-4 Misfire, The shot is a dud. Otherwise
the cannon may fire again during 3. Aftermath
another shooting action, once reloaded. 4. Resolve injuries 200ft
5. Gain experience
Cannon movement: If both crew are still active
6. Calculate fame
you may move the cannon 3”/7cm during a
movement action. A single crewmember cannot 7. Work out funds
push the cannon by himself! a. Generate income
b. Resolve ransoms, bounties
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crew cannot be spooked. If the cannon c. Convert prisoners and collect fees
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defending when relevant, simply look up
In certain circumstances the players may opt for the encounter in the previous Chapter to get
one of the special campaign encounters given started. The players play through the encounter
later, to rescue captured gang members, attack as explained in the encounter description, until
another’s headquarters or determine the final one side has won or lost as determined by the
reckoning. objectives.
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to be famous (mostly law-abiding and moral) happens to the winners and losers during a
or infamous (piratical and dastardly). In the campaign. This generally includes being able to
case of famous vs. famous and infamous vs. capture opposing gang models, earning extra
infamous 100ft
encounters, use any method you like dollars and gaining bonus experience.
to determine who counts as player 1 and player
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Patrol Ambush. Swoop. Skirmish.
Infamous Gang attacks. Famous Gang attacks.
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attacks. the defender.
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During this phase of the campaign turn, models
that were taken out must make a Con check. Dead
Models that were crippled reduce their Con by A dead model is removed from the gang and
one level permanently, applied before taking his weapons and equipment are lost (unless
the test. (Of course it is possible for them to get you have a storehouse, as explained in the
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an increase at a later date on that stat, and still Headquarters Upgrades section). You may wish
achieve the maximum D12 on that stat). Look to compose a short eulogy. But probably not, life
up the result on the Campaign Injury Chart. is harsh.
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the encounter and roll on the injury twice (for example he loses both eyes) he is too
chart. crippled to continue and is retired from the gang,
just as if he had died. The same happens to any
2-3 Fugitive. If the opposing gang
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won the encounter, the model has
marked results. It’s assumed that if you roll the
been captured trying to escape. If
same marked result it’s the other eye, leg etc.. not
the opposing gang lost, the model
the already injured one!
manages to elude capture but is not
available for the next encounter while
If a model has a skill that contradicts the effect
he lays low.
of an injury (such as hard-headed and punch
4+ Lives to fight another day. The drunk) the injury takes precedence and the skill
model makes it back to the gang’s has no effect. In terms of bonus dice and levels,
headquarters without incident. injuries and skills are cumulative and may
count against each other as normal.
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Wounded
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A model that is wounded suffers no lasting
damage but is taken out of action for a short
while. A wounded model may not take part
in the next encounter. If forced to do so (for
example his gang is set upon in a Headquarters
Raid encounter) the model starts the encounter
with an injured marker.
Absent Leaders
If for any reason a leader is unable to take part
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in the next encounter, the model with the next
highest worth is given temporary control. They
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level of Dex.
3* Lost an eye. The model loses 1 level of Acc.
200ft 4* Lost a leg. The model may not sprint, cross obstacles or climb.
5* Pierced Lung. The warrior loses 1 level of Con.
6* Broken back. The model loses 1 level of Re.
7* Broken shoulder. The model loses 1 level of Dam.
8* Cracked skull. Before each encounter, the warrior must pass a 4+ Con check. If failed, he does not
take part (or is injured if forced to start). If a leader fails this test he struggles to the encounter but is
at -1 level of Au for the 100ft
duration.
9* Weak Heart. If the Seta Venenosa
model is injured, he must pass a Con check of 4+ in each subsequent recovery
phase o l o r be taken out.
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11 Busted face. Until the next campaign turn, the model loses 1 level of Acc.
12 Broken Leg. Until the next campaign turn, the model may not sprint or cross obstacles.
100ft 13 Fractured Ribs. Until the next campaign turn, the model is at -1 level of Con.
14 Deep cut. The model is wounded (see below) for the next two encounters.
15 Suppurating wound. The model is wounded (see below) until it can pass a 4+ Con check in a
subsequent campaign turn.
16 Stitched up. Until the next campaign turn, if the model sprints or becomes engaged in hand-to-hand
combat he will immediately become injured.
17 Nerves shot. The model loses 1 level of Dar.
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Twisted back. Until the next campaign turn, the model loses 1 level of Re.
19 Dislocated shoulder. Until the next campaign turn, the model loses 1 level of Dam.
20 Terrible scars. The model is wounded (see below) but gains the intimidating skill!
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ordinary hand, seasoned hand and leader.
Each fighter earns experience points in the
following way: Use the chart below to see if any models get
a level up post game. The different levels also
dictate how many and what type of weapons the
Causing a ‘stunned’ result on an enemy +1 100ft
model can select, i.e. common and uncommon
model weapons.
Causing an ‘Injured’ result on an enemy +2
model No fighter can go higher than level 21. You
Taking out an enemy model +3* can continue to write down experience points
though. 200ft
Critical result on an enemy +1
Survives the battle (not taken out, fled or +D4
critical)
Winning leader +5
Level-up Chart
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If you roll a skill that you already have, you
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For each level aSOMBRA
model goes up after a game may choose from any of the skills listed here
roll a D6: including your faction specific skills.
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7 +1 Dar level
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choose any stat to increase) Once you have rolled for any upgrades update
your roster sheet with any new stats skills. It’s
5-6 = new skill. a good idea to mark down experience that a
200ft Roll a D20 on the New Skills chart model earns during the game on the side of the
below: (or leader may choose +1 Au level roster sheet next to the appropriate model, then
instead of skill) update the total in the experience box at the
end. Your opponent should witness all roles.
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6 Foolhardy – The model gains a bonus die for all Dar checks.
7 Headlong Charge – If the model moves to engage an enemy model over open ground, it may make
100ft
an immediate attack as part of the same action. This does not apply if the defender is behind an
obstacle.
8 Inspirational – Leader only. Any friendly model within 6”/ 15cm cannot be spooked. Spooked
models that move within range lose their marker at the end of their movement. Has no effect on
fleeing models. (Re-roll die if not a leader)
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9 Intimidating – Any enemy wishing to engage the model must first pass a 4+ Dar check. If the check
is failed, the enemy model does nothing and the action is wasted.
10 Marksman – The model gains a bonus die for all Acc checks.
11 Medic – May perform a special action when in base contact with an injured model. A Dex check of 6+
by the medic allows the model to remove its injured marker. Cannot heal self.
12 Pistoleer - Negates the -1 penalty for firing a brace of pistols.
13 Quick-witted – The model cannot be surprised. 100ft
14 Sleight-of-hand – After both models have made their Com checks in hand-to-hand combat, the 200ft
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16 Surgeon - Re-roll an injury once for one model post game (not on himself). You must accept the
second result. If you have another surgeon he can re-roll for another injured model, but never
twice for the same model.
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17 Faction skill 1. - The first skill on your faction specific skill list.
18 Faction skill 2. - The second skill on your faction specific skill list.
19 Faction skill 3. - The third skill on your faction specific skill list.
20 Faction skill 4. - The fourth skill on your faction specific skill list.
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Fame/ Infamy
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Work out funds
A gang has a fame score that will change
depending upon its successes and its
deeds during encounters. As this increases or
G angs will earn money to pay for equipment
and recruit new members, and can also
improve its headquarters/ hideout. Any money
decreases the gang’s fame or infamy will change not spent goes into the gang’s treasury.
accordingly, bringing benefits such as easier
recruiting but also downsides like unwanted
attention from their enemies. Income
Income comes from several sources, including
If a gang has a negative fame score it is monies earned from raids and treasure hunts,
infamous, if it has a 1 or greater fame score it is ransoms and bounties. A gang’s source of
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famous. Gangs start with a fame of 0 and when income also depends on whether it is famous
created the player must choose whether they or infamous. Famous gangs earn money by
start as infamous or famous. being paid by local authorities and receiving
100ft donations from prominent members of society;
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standing and any effect this has on their income many dollars
To gang has earned for that
and recruiting prospects, plus any other special campaign turn. Bonuses for the gang’s fame and
circumstances that may apply to them. These anything earned from the encounter are then
special circumstances are cumulative. For added to this total.
200ft example, a gang at the rating level ‘Buccaneers’
have all bounties doubled and their hideout is
known.
Fame chart
Action If gang is famous If gang is infamous
Winning an encounter +5 fame -5 fame
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Defeat a gang with higher worth +1 fame for every full $50 -1 fame for every full $50
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Each crippled -1 fame -1 fame
Each enemy fled +1 fame +1 fame
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Oct-29 Do-gooders +$10 -1 None
30-44 Protectors +$25 - Ransoms can be paid for this gang.
45-59 Enforcers +$50 1 All ransoms on this gang are doubled. 100ft
60-74 Lawmakers +$75 1 Headquarters are known.
75+ Saints +$100 2 A gang reaching this level triggers the final reckoning event.
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Captives, Bounties and Ransoms If the owning player does not wish to pay the
Models can be captured by victorious enemies ransom, the infamous gang may attempt to
in some encounters. What happens to them recruit the captive to their cause. The leader
depends on whether they are infamous or makes an Au test and multiplies the result by
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attempt to convert them can be made in the
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campaign turn. It is possible to recruit
New Recruits and
humans to fantasy factions and vice versa (the
only exception being Undead can’t be recruited
Outcasts
to other gangs, see the Undead faction rules).
When trying to convert someone of a different
race your leaders Au roll is at -1 level penalty.
A s a gang goes about its work earning
money and establishing its reputation it
will attract all manner of folk who wish to join
The new recruit keeps any skills, stats he has them. The number and quality of these would-
and uses the normal special rules from his be gang members is sporadic, though the better
faction, including the faction specific skills known a gang is, the higher the quantity and
should he roll one as an advance. It’s best to get quality of its potential recruits. Each campaign
an appropriate model to represent the recruit… turn, make an Au roll for your leader and look
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we doubt your opponent will be in the best of up the score on the recruitment chart. All results
moods and let you use theirs… are cumulative.
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that is exchanged, or given up for For example: A roll of 7 offers up a total of two
bounty or ransom, loses one level of Au in Lubbers and one Ordinary Hand.
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executed) or they must be released. If released, A leader may do
To actively seek recruits by paying
they cannot take part in their gang’s next $10 to grant a bonus die (or offset a minus die).
encounter. Up to $30 can be spent for a total of +3 bonus
dice.
200ft All equipment of a captive model is lost unless
the capturing gang has a storehouse, in which Each faction uses a different name for the four
case it can add the gang member’s equipment ranks, so for generic purposes we use:
to their stash.
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Recruits have the same worth as listed in the equipment during any campaign turn. List
starting gangs section, and come with a free these items in the ‘stash’ section of the gang log.
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offer their services, providing he can pay the Lockup $100
price from his funds. Those he is not willing
to recruit will head off to seek their fortune A lockup allows a gang to keep prisoners.
elsewhere and play no further part in the Infamous gangs can attempt to recruit prisoners
campaign. to their cause in each campaign turn, while
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famous gangs earn a $10 holding fee for every
prisoner they have in the income phase of each
Buying Weapons and Equipment campaign turn.
During a campaign, between games, a player
is free to swap equipment between his fighters Trading Post $175
as he sees fit, simply make the adjustments to 200ft
your gang log to account for this. Common A trading post brings much needed supplies
equipment can be purchased and added to the to the gang. A gang with a trading post can
gang at any time. purchase uncommon items without need for
the leader to go looking for them. In addition,
If a player wishes to purchase uncommon they can sell unwanted items from models or a
equipment, his leader must go looking for it. storehouse at 50% of their normal cost (these are
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and make an Au test. A 6+ is required to find
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dead gang members is lost unless a gang has surgery allows one re-roll per campaign turn on
a storehouse (see below). Gang members that the Campaign Injury Chart. This works in the
are retired (made outcast) take their equipment same way as the Surgeon skill. So you can make
with them. additional roles for each surgeon, but must 200ft
accept the second result and can never role
more than once for the same model.
Upgrade headquarters
As well as recruiting new members, a gang can Watchtower $100
spend its money on fitting out its headquarters
with additional features. A headquarters can A watchtower allows the gang to keep an
only have one of each upgrade listed. eye out for attackers, giving them advance
warning of a headquarters raid. The presence
Storehouse $125 of a watchtower means that defending gang
members start the encounter on the table on a
Normally when a model dies or a captive is D6 roll of a 3+ rather than a 4+.
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gain +1 level recruitment bonus.
Leadership challenges
Legitimate Business $100 I f a model ever gets a greater worth than his
leader, i.e. his total worth including weapons/
skills (skills are worth $10 each) a leadership
Whether it’s a chandler, warehouse, brothel challenge ensues. (Note the Mutiny rule for
or other establishment, having a legitimate Pirates that means another model only needs
business provides a useful cover for the gang’s to come within 10 points of the leader for a
illegal activities. While this does limit the gang’s challenge). If a leader is killed or captured, the
business a little, it also lessens unwelcome model with the next highest worth becomes the
attention. A gang with a legitimate business new leader, with an Au equal to one level lower
may ignore up to -10 points of fame deduction than his predecessor. If a captured leader is later
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may purchase a legitimate business. leader had gained higher worth, in which case a
leadership challenge is resolved between them.
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fights back;Tswap attacking and defending until
each campaign turn. Only a famous gang may one of the models is injured or taken out. The
purchase a barracks. owning player takes the part of the leader and
another player takes the part of the challenger.
200ft If the challenger is victorious he becomes the
new leader with an Au equal to one level less
than the model he has just beaten (who is no
longer leader and loses his Au attribute and any
related skills). Models taken out in a leadership
challenge must test for campaign injury as
normal.
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In a famous gang, the leader must make an Au
Seta Venenosa check against a Dar test taken by the challenger.
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Pu e r tas Au score he ousts him in a bloodless coup and
becomes the new leader, with an Au equal to
one level less than the model he has just beaten
(who is no longer leader and loses his Au
attribute and any related skills).
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If a model loses in a leadership challenge,
he gains the ‘loyal’ skill. A loyal model
never challenges for leadership. A defeated
leader becomes loyal to the new leader but
any existing loyal characters lose the skill if
another model takes over. This can mean that
anarchy ensues if a challenger ousts a leader as
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If there are potentially multiple challengers, In each round the gang with the highest value
the highest worth model challenges first. Once is pitted against the gang with the lowest value,
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the gang with the highest value is given a bye
into the next round. Although this may seem
– The Final Reckoning like quite an advantage, this is offset by the fact
that a gang that does not fight an encounter in a
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fame and their wealth. Multiply the gang’s fame play and so have not been included in the
by 10 (convert negative fame into positive for Encounters section. Rescue Attempts and
this purpose) and add the result to the gang’s Headquarters Raids are available to players
worth for their total gang value. in certain situations as explained in their 200ft
description. The Final Reckoning scenario is
For example, a gang with -47 infamy and a used to conclude the campaign once a gang
total worth of $1,246 has a gang value of 1716 reaches a fame/ infamy of 75/ -75, or has a total
(470+1246). worth of $5,000 or more.
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Campaign Scenario – Rescue Attempt Special Rules: The sentry and alarm rules from
NOCHE SOMBRA the Raid encounter are used.
One gang is attempting to liberate their
companions from incarceration. Of course, there Freedom! – An attacking model must enter
is a good chance that a few other incarcerated the central building and expend a special
individuals may gain their freedom along the action unlocking a cell. One random model
way. being held prisoner is released – note that
this includes all prisoners being held in
Sides: Attacker and defender. the gaol or by the defending gang, not
just those from the attacking gang! If the
The defender uses his entire gang. The released model is from another gang, it
attacker must decide how many of his flees immediately and takes no part in the
use - 10 Miles
gang members he wants to send on the encounter (and will rejoin his own crew). If
raid. The more he sends, the harder it the freed model is from the attacking gang,
will be to prevent the alarm being raised, it is placed inside the building and can join
but100ft
the more fighters he will have at his in from then on, but is unarmed. Once all
disposal once the action kicks off. The prisoners are freed the game ends at the
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building close to the centre of the table that d o prisoner still held at the end of
$10 forToeach
represents the gaol or lockup where the the encounter.
prisoners are being held. There should be
plenty of buildings and other cover for the Standard post battle experience in addition:
200ft attackers, representing the area around the
gaol or the defender’s headquarters. Each freed prisoner earns +2 experience.
Deployment: Before putting down any models, A model that unlocked a cell receives +5
the attacker secretly notes down from experience.
which table edge he will launch his raid.
The defenders deploy first. Starting with
the defending player, the 100ft players take it in
turns to place a defender on the table, at
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Campaign scenario – Town Defence Objectives: Both gangs are trying to put down
as many of the attacking brigands as
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Sides: Both players may use any gang members out/ crippled or fled from the table. The
that are available. You will also need other gang that scores highest are the winners.
models to represent the attacking brigands
– if you ask the other players in the Special Rules: The two gangs cannot attack
campaign nicely, perhaps you can borrow each other, only brigands, and can only
100ft
theirs! react to actions performed by the brigands.
All brigands have the following profile:
Location: The encounter takes place on the
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outskirts of the town. One half of the table
should contain several buildings, while the D6 D6 D6 D6 D6 D6 D6
other should have a scattering of cover for 200ft
the attacking brigands. Each brigand is armed as indicated by the
models used.
Deployment: Both players roll a D6. The
player that rolls highest deploys his gang Any brigand that is taken out or is fleeing
anywhere within the half of the table that is immediately removed from the table and
represents the town. When he is done, the the player that caused their removal earns
other player may deploy his whole gang. a point. Brigands never react.
100ft
200ft
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the number of brigands that attack Headquarters Raid
(including those deployed at the start), as
this will be used to calculate the gang’s
reward at the end of the encounter. I f the players get a raid result from the
encounter tables, and the defender’s
headquarters are known, the attacker can
The players share control of the brigands. choose to mount a headquarters raid instead
When the active player declares an action, of a normal raid. Unlike a normal raid, this is a
he is doing so for both his gang and the full-on attack.
brigands. He performs an action as normal
with one of his gang members, and once it One of the local gangs is getting a bit too
has been completed must perform a similar powerful and needs taking down a peg or
use - 10 Miles
action with a brigand model as if it was two. One brave gang leader has taken it upon
one of his gang members. This can include himself to administer this punishment by
any of the special actions as appropriate. launching an attack against the other gang’s
100ftthe brigand has performed its
When headquarters. Of course, he sensibly waits until
action, the player returns to perform an some of the gang are busy elsewhere before the
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D6 for Teach and every gang member in the
He can shoot, or perform a special action, defending gang (including those injured);
with up to four of his own models and four on a roll of a 4+ the gang member must
brigands. start the encounter. Other defending gang
200ft members will turn up during the course of
Campaign Aftermath: Each gang earns $15 the encounter as explained in the special
for each brigand they took out or caused rules.
to flee. In addition, both gangs receive
a bonus to their fame depending on the Location: The scenery should represent the
number of brigands that attacked. As the camp of the defending gang, with at least
story spreads, the actions of the more five buildings and other features that seem
impressive gang are inflated. 100ftThe winner suitable for the headquarters the defenders
gains 1 point of fame for every full five possess.
brigands that Setathe
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involved. s first, anywhere at least 8”/ 20cm from any
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Standard post battle experience in entire gang, anywhere touching a single
addition: table edge.
100ft A model receives +1 experience for each Objectives: The attackers are trying to cause as
Brigand he took out/caused to flee (in much damage and mayhem as possible,
addition to the normal experience earned by looting and burning the headquarters
for this). buildings. The attacker chooses to end the
raid at the start of any recovery phase.
Attacking models gain loot markers and
inflict raze points during the attack. In
order to win, the combined total of loot
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the number of models that launched the
attack, otherwise the defender wins.
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Special Rules: All attackers can perform the one randomly determined headquarters
special actions ‘loot’ and ‘raze’ when upgrade has taken a damage point. An
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in the aftermath section. Each building can appropriate scenery and don’t mind a
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of times. Keep track or place markers on track of individual raze points on separate
the table for the number of loot points headquarters upgrades. Rather than
and raze points earned for each building. randomly allocating damage, it can be
Every time a model attempts to raze or loot rolled for each particular upgrade that
a building, roll a D6. If the score is more suffered the raze points. For example, the
100ft
than the total of raze and loot points taken storehouse suffers 3 raze points, roll three
from the building, the action is successful D6 and inflict a damage point for each 5+
and the attackers gain another loot or scored.
raze point; if it is equal to or less than the
combined total of loot and raze points, no Standard post battle experience in
extra points are earned and no more points addition: 200ft
can be earned from that building during
this encounter. For each Loot or Raze action a model
performs +2 experience.
At the start of every recovery phase, the
defender receives reinforcements. Half the
number of models not yet on the table will
turn up (rounding up). These models are 100ft
decided randomly from amongst those
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The Final Reckoning
Objectives: Both gangs are trying to hurt or
use - 10 Miles
Sides: Both gangs can field any available better to live to fight another day. Make a note
members. of the number of starting gang members for
each gang. Once the number of gang members
100ft
Location: Fighting has broken out all over that are not crippled, taken out or fled the
the island; in the docks, in the towns, table drops below half this number, the gang is
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on to fights in
reputation makes their movements more reckoning;
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table edge and deploys his gang members after the encounter.
anywhere up to 18”/ 45cm from that
200ft table edge. His opponent then deploys Standard post battle experience.
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players simply agree a number of dollars to
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recommend starting with a bit more money for Bartholomew Sharp Diaz Fuente
one-off games, perhaps $750 or $1000. Benjamin Hornigold Dirty Yuma Mancuso
Black Bellamy Duke Hemphill
However, to make things a bit more interesting, Calico Jack Eddie Bravo
the players have the option to give their gangs (Jack Rackham) Edgar Slashface
100ft
a bit of ad-hoc experience. The players do this Captain William Kidd Enrique Xavi
just before they resolve which encounter they Charles Vane Fedor Silva
will play, and should make their rolls in front of Edward England Felipe Dylan
each other in the interests of openness. Each is Edward Teach Fernando Montero
free to make a number of experience increases (Blackbeard) Frances Connolly
to their gang. Nominate a gang member and Enrique Brower Frances Fischer 200ft
roll a D6. A roll of 1-5 allows the player to George Booth Fritz Pearls
increase one random attribute while a score of Grace O’Malley Gooch Levin
a 6 gives the gang member an additional skill Jan de Bouff Heathcliff Taylor-Jones
(use the Recruits Attributes and Skills chart). John Morris Henry Every
Experience comes with its risks though. For John Morris Henry Morgan
every experience increase given to the gang, John Nutt Houdini Karjakin
the player must also roll on the Serious Injuries John Ward Jamaica
100ft Jim
chart for a random gang member. Generate each Mary Read John Calles
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How miniatures are made whilst sculpting. It’s very important to get the
size, pose and proportions correct at this stage.
Concept:
The concept or idea for a miniature can come
from anywhere. A spark of inspiration or
just something I really want to make. It often
depends on the subject matter. For the Pirate
range it’s often a case of making sure each
faction has the models for the game, so deciding The dolly is just the model after the first layer
what to make isn’t an issue. There’s normally a of putty added. It’s often fairly rough and main
long list waiting to be done! purpose is to get some bulk on the figure and
once dry, give you a solid platform to work
In terms of what it looks like I normally from. It’s still important to pay attention to
draw on a mix of printed reference, ideas, correct proportions and anatomy at this stage of
imagination and somehow combine that with course.
the requirements of the model. I tend to plan a
lot out in my head, print out reference from the
internet and make notes rather than any drawn
concepts. The model always develops and
changes during the process from start to finish.
Armature/Dolly:
The model is started with an armature. This is
basically a wire frame that dictates the size and
pose of the model and supports the putty that
will be added. Almost like a skeleton. It’s stuck
into a cork for support and something to hold
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Sculpting: which all future production moulds will be
made. The mould is made using two rubber
The putty I use is a two part epoxy called ‘green discs. using high temperatures and lots of
stuff’... because it’s green! There’s also a brown pressure from a vulcaniser a perfect image of
version I occasionally use. The tools I use are a the model is pressed into the mould.
mix of sculptors/dental tools but mostly home
made over the years.
Moulding:
Once the models are finished they are sent to
the mould maker for moulding and casting.
We usually do these in batches of ten. First a
master mould is made. This is a skilled job as an
accurate mould needs to be made due to the fact
the masters are often damaged in the process.
The master mould is the back up mould from
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Painting the masters: That said, there’s no reason you can’t go wild
with paint schemes, colours and great bases
I won’t give a painting guide here as that would on your miniatures! Also converting models
be a book in itself! But a little bit about the or even slightly bending an arm to a more
masters that I paint for the website and that you 3-dimensional pose will improve it’s look.
see in this book. Sometimes the poses of one piece models are
restricted by the moulding process.
First of all I have a few considerations when
painting that you needn’t worry about! These
are; time limitations, painting for photography
and for online use, painting in sets that look
Scenery
good together. No doubt you will have seen the pictures of
the lovely scenic table we made for the book!
Hopefully it will inspire you when making
scenery for your table and we’ll try to add some
useful tips here!
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A basic shell was made using foam core sheets The windows and doors are available online
(or foam board). They were measured and cut pre made. We bought ours in resin from
out to represent the four walls including the Antenocetti. They are ready to be glued on
sides of the roof. These were then glued using when they arrive, easy!
PVA glue and held in place with pins. Careful if
using superglue as it melts the foam interior on The buildings are sprayed black before painting.
contact. Some materials like balsa wood and any
exposed foam don’t take to spray well. You can
Foam board gives you a sturdy shell to work coat them first in a very thin coat of PVA glue
from that won’t break easily or warp. The and water.
thickness of it also gives the outer layers
something to adhere to. The scatter terrain was made up of barrels,
crates, sacks etc... These not only add to the
The roofs were made using plasticard sheets. detail of the table but are very good for cover
You can buy various different styles of on the game! These all came pre made from
plasticard online and it’s a great timesaver. online shops. There are many out there but
Roofs can also be made using strips of card cut again Antenocetti are the ones we used and also
to look like tiles. Renedra do a great set of cheap plastic barrels
which are ideal!
The stone walls were also plasticard, (again you
buy it with a stone pattern) cut to size and stuck
on. You could also use putty and a stone to
make the pattern yourself.
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QuICk reFerenCe
All roles are open ended (Leader Au roll is NOT open Shooting modifiers:
ended). I.e. if you roll the highest on any dice you roll
again, add that on and so on. Max level with modifiers Target’s Dex check
is D20, after that receive bonus dice, lowest regardless Injured -1 level
of modifiers is D4.
Target has been taken out Level is D4
Firer is out of Line of Sight -1 level
Game sequence:
Firer’s Acc check
1. Choose encounter.
Injured -1 level
2. Roll Au for leaders= action points, highest is Point blank +1 level
active. Long range -1 level
7. Return with the active gang until both sides have D4 4”/ 10cm 12”/ 30cm
zero action point= recovery phase. D6 6”/ 15cm 16”/ 40cm
D8 8”/ 20cm 20”/ 50cm
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Hand-to-hand Combat Chart
Defender’s Com roll
Com roll 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+
1 Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr Cntr Cntr Rip Rip Rip Rip Rip
2 Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr Cntr Cntr Rip Rip Rip Rip
3 Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr Cntr Cntr Rip Rip Rip
4 Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr Cntr Cntr Rip Rip
5 Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr Cntr Cntr Rip
6 Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr Cntr Cntr
7 Inj Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr Cntr
8 Inj Inj Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss Cntr
9 Inj Inj Inj Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss Miss
10 Out Inj Inj Inj Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss Miss
11 Out Out Inj Inj Inj Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit Miss
12+ Out Out Out Inj Inj Inj Inj Crit Crit Hit Hit Hit
Miss = Miss.
Hit = Hit. Roll for damage as normal using model’s Dam.
Crit = Critical Hit. +1 damage bonus die on the damage roll.
Inj = Injured. Target is injured without a damage roll.
Out = Taken Out. Target is taken out without a damage roll.
Cntr = Counter attack. The defender takes a Re test. On a score of 4+, the defender may now make an attack or
automatically break from combat with a normal move. Note that no surprised marker is placed or action total
expended regardless of the success of the Re test.
Rip = Riposte. As counter attack, except that no Re test is required.
(In the cases of Cntr and Rip if successful the defending models gang becomes active).
Parrying
When facing attacker, may parry before Com check. Special Actions:
The defender makes a Dex check and consults the chart As part of any movement, shooting or hand-to-hand
below. action one or more models (within the maximum
number allowed to act) may instead perform a
A target that attempts to parry may not later counter or special action. See main rules for specifics of each
riposte: result treated as a miss. action. Models in base contact may not perform
special actions.
Reloading
Parry Modifiers and Results
Recover Wits
Defender is injured -1 level
Hide
Defender is behind cover +1 level Stand Ready
Weapon bonus Variable Drag
Regroup
Dex score Result
1 Fumble! The attacker gains a bonus die to
his Com check.
2-4 Missed parry. There is no additional
modifier.
5-8 Parry. The defender gains a bonus die for
his Com check
9+ Feint. The defender gets two bonus dice for
his Com check
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Damage Chart
Target’s Con roll
Dam roll 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12+
1 Stun N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
2 Stun Stun N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
3 Stun Stun Stun N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
4 Inj Stun Stun Stun N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
5 Inj Inj Stun Stun Stun N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
6 Inj Inj Inj Stun Stun Stun N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
7 Inj Inj Inj Inj Stun Stun Stun N/E N/E N/E N/E N/E
8 Inj Inj Inj Inj Inj Stun Stun Stun N/E N/E N/E N/E
9 Inj Inj Inj Inj Inj Inj Stun Stun Stun N/E N/E N/E
10 Out Inj Inj Inj Inj Inj Inj Stun Stun Stun N/E N/E
11 Out Out Inj Inj Inj Inj Inj Inj Stun Stun Stun N/E
12+ Out Out Out Inj Inj Inj Inj Inj Inj Stun Stun Stun
N/E = No effect. The target is unharmed.
Stun = Stunned.
Inj = Injured.
Recovery Phase:
Out = Taken Out. When both players have zero action or both pass it’s
the recovery phase. The following happens:
*Only one model may react to this action. If an enemy moves within 6” of several models, or a friendly model is taken out
within 6” of several models, choose which will try to react.
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Effects summary: Fleeing an Encounter:
Any model that fled an encounter roll a D6:
Spooked and Fleeing Models: Spooked models may
not engage enemy in combat, shoot or react. May D6 roll Consequence
move to cover and hide. Remove in recovery 3+
on a Dar test. Fleeing models sprint toward table 1 Fell in a ditch. The model had a bad experience
edge immediately. and is injured – treat this as if they had been
taken out during the encounter and roll on the
Stunned: -1 level all tests. Can’t react. Remove in injury chart.
recovery 4+ on D6. 2-3 Fugitive. If the opposing gang won the encounter,
the model has been captured trying to escape.
Hidden: In cover may hide, cannot be seen. Removed If the opposing gang lost, the model manages
when model makes an action. to elude capture but is not available for the next
encounter while he lays low.
Surprised: Caused by Failed reaction; cannot react. 4+ Lives to fight another day. The model makes it
Removed with change of active gang or model back to the gang’s headquarters without incident.
engaged in combat.
Any model taken out must roll. Critical reduce Con by 7 (Leader starting 31-40 Any
-1 level permanently before taking the test. level)
8 41-50 Any
9 51-60 Any
10 61-70 Any
11 71-80 Any
12 81-90 Any
13 91-100 Any
14 101-120 Any
15 121-130 Any
16 131-150 Any
17 151-170 Any
18 171-190 Any
19 191-210 Any
20 211-230 Any
21 231+ Any
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For each level a model goes up after a game roll a Skill Table:
D6:
1-4 = attribute raise. 1 - Backstabber.
Roll a D8 and refer to the result below: 2 - Beguiling.
1 +1 Re level
3 - Commanding Presence. (leader only)
4 - Dead-eye.
2 +1 Acc level 5- Deadly.
3 +1 Com level 6 - Foolhardy.
4 +1 Dex level
7 - Headlong Charge.
8 - Inspirational. (leader only)
5 +1 Con level 9 - Intimidating.
6 +1 Dam level 10 - Marksman.
7 +1 Dar level 11 - Medic.
12 - Pistoleer.
8 Choose any attribute to raise (inc Au for 13 - Quick-witted.
leader) 14 - Sleight-of-hand.
15 - Sneak.
Note the maximum level any fighter (except 16 - Surgeon.
certain special characters) can achieve is D12, 17 - Faction skill 1.
though you can roll a D20 via any +1 level 18 - Faction skill 2.
bonuses that may apply. 19 - Faction skill 3.
(If you roll on a stat increase that is already at 20 - Faction skill 4.
the maximum, i.e. D12 you may choose any stat to (If you roll a skill that you already have or a leader only
increase) skill, you may choose from any of the skills listed here
including your faction specific skills.)
5-6 = new skill.
Roll a D20 on the New Skills chart below: (or Income:
leader may choose +1 Au level instead of skill) Income equal Leader Au roll x5, plus any fame/infamy
and scenario bonuses.
New Recruits:
Make Au roll, results are cumulative. $10 for bonus die
Max 3. Fame/infamy offers bonus dice. Choose highest
(or lowest if at a minus die penalty). This shows the
recruits available, you still must pay for them.
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Recruitment Chart
Au Roll Number of recruits available
1-2 No recruits.
3-4 1 Lubber.
5-6 1 Lubber
7-8 1 Ordinary Hand.
9-10 1 Lubber, 1 Ordinary Hand
11 1 Ordinary Hand, 1 Seasoned Hand.
12+ 1 Seasoned Hand
Recruits have the profile given for starting gangs.
Weapons reference:
Ship’s Pistol: Dam: D6. No long range.
Duelling Pistol: Dam: D6. No long range, Point blank
range is increased by 4”/ 10cm.
Brace of pistols: 2 shots with 1 action, -1 Acc level penalty.
reload separately.
Musket: Dam - D8 – No penalty for long range and no
bonus for point blank range.
Blunderbuss: Max 12”/ 30cm range. Damage D20 and
loses one level for every 4”/ 10cm. One use per game.
Unarmed: -1 Dam level penalty in hand-to-hand combat.
Club, maul, etc: No special rules.
Dagger: +1 Com die. May not parry.
Cutlass: +1 bonus die Dam
Longsword: +1 bonus die for parry
Axe: +1 Dam level
Hammer: Knockback. May not parry.
Bastard sword: Two-handed. +1 Dam
Great hammer: Two-handed. Knockback. +1 Dam . May
not parry.
Great axe: Two-handed. +1 Dam level and +1 bonus die
Dam. May not parry.
Spear/ bayonet: Two-handed. + 1 Com level unless
attacking a model also armed with a spear or
bayonet.
Amulet: Immune to the Undead ‘raise the dead’ rule.
Fowler’s rum: One use per game: Gives the user +1 level
in com, Con and Dam but -1 level in Acc, Rec and
Dex. Can be taken at any point, Lasts until the next
recovery phase.
Parrot: +1 Com bonus die.
Powder Monkey: Free reload during move action.
Spyglass: Special action reveals all hidden in LOS to ALL
models. Leader: Also +1 Au check for first roll of
game.
Lucky charm: Once per game +1 bonus die for any
attribute check taken by the model. Can be used after
seeing results of roll.
Grenade: One use only. May be thrown up to 12”.
Nominate target point and make Acc check:
1 – Grenade explodes in model’s hand!
2 – Grenade travels D6”/ D6x2.5cm past target point
3 – Grenade travels D6”/ D6x2.5cm short of target point (if
it lands on or behind thrower it’s assumed it hit a rock
or similar and bounced back!)
4+ Grenade explodes on target.
All models within 4” of final landing point are hit with D8
Dam attack and are stunned regardless of Dam rolls.
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New skills chart
1 Backstabber – When engaged with a single enemy and attacking, the model may be moved from the front of the
enemy to the side, or the side of the enemy to the rear, before any parries are made.
2 Beguiling – Enemies cannot counter-attack against this model, and riposte results are treated as a counter-attack.
3 Commanding Presence – Leaders only. Grants a bonus die when making Au rolls for the gang’s action total.
4 Dead-eye – The model gains a bonus die for all shooting Dam rolls.
5 Deadly – The model gains a bonus die for all hand-to-hand Dam rolls.
6 Foolhardy – The model gains a bonus die for all Dar checks.
7 Headlong Charge – If the model moves to engage an enemy model over open ground, it may make an immediate
attack as part of the same action. This does not apply if the defender is behind an obstacle.
8 Inspirational – Leader only. Any friendly model within 6”/ 15cm cannot be spooked. Spooked models that move
within range lose their marker at the end of their movement. Has no effect on fleeing models.
9 Intimidating – Any enemy wishing to engage the model must first pass a 4+ Dar check. If the check is failed, the
enemy model does nothing and the action is wasted.
10 Marksman – The model gains a bonus die for all Acc checks.
11 Medic – May perform a special action when in base contact with an injured model. A Dex check of 6+ by the medic
allows the model to remove its injured marker. Cannot heal self.
12 Pistoleer - Negates the -1 penalty for firing a brace of pistols.
13 Quick-witted – The model cannot be surprised.
14 Sleight-of-hand – After both models have made their Com checks in hand-to-hand combat, the model may force a
re-roll. The first result is discarded and both models roll again (with all of the previous modifiers) and the second
result is used.
15 Sneak – Enemy must be able to see at least 75% of the model to stop it being hidden. Not spotted by spyglasses.
16 Surgeon - Re-roll an injury once for one model post game (not on himself). You must accept the second result. If you
have another surgeon he can re-roll for another injured model, but never twice for the same model.
17 Faction skill 1. - The first skill on your faction specific skill list.
18 Faction skill 2. - The second skill on your faction specific skill list.
19 Faction skill 3. - The third skill on your faction specific skill list.
20 Faction skill 4. - The fourth skill on your faction specific skill list.
Fame chart
Action If gang is famous If gang is infamous
Winning an encounter +5 fame -5 fame
Defeat a gang with higher worth +1 fame for every full $50 difference -1 fame for every full $50 difference
Each enemy taken out +1 fame -1 fame
Each enemy crippled -1 fame -1 fame
Each enemy fled +1 fame +1 fame
Enemy leader taken out +5 fame -5 fame
Enemy leader crippled +10 fame -10 fame
Encounter-specific actions Variable Variable
Each member taken out or crippled -1 fame +1 fame
Leader taken out or crippled -5 fame +5 fame
Lost an encounter -5 fame +5 fame
Defeated by a gang with lower worth -1 fame for every full $50 difference +1 fame for every full $50 difference
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Seriously Wounded Chart:
Roll a D20
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D20 Serious Wound
1* Punch drunk. The model is stunned whenever he is hit, in addition to any other results.
2* Lost a hand. The model may not use two-handed weapons or two weapons at a time and loses 1 level of Dex.
3* Lost an eye. The model loses 1 level of Acc.
4* Lost a leg. The model may not sprint, cross obstacles or climb.
5* Pierced Lung. The warrior loses 1 level of Con.
6* Broken back. The model loses 1 level of Re.
7* Broken shoulder. The model loses 1 level of Dam.
8* Cracked skull. Before each encounter, the warrior must pass a 4+ Con check. If failed, he does not take part (or
is injured if forced to start). If a leader fails this test he struggles to the encounter but is at -1 level of Au for the
duration.
9* Weak Heart. If the model is injured, he must pass a Con check of 4+ in each subsequent recovery phase or be taken
out.
10 Broken Arm. Until the next campaign turn, the model may not use two-handed weapons or wield two weapons and
loses 1 level of Dex.
11 Busted face. Until the next campaign turn, the model loses 1 level of Acc.
12 Broken Leg. Until the next campaign turn, the model may not sprint or cross obstacles.
13 Fractured Ribs. Until the next campaign turn, the model is at -1 level of Con.
14 Deep cut. The model is wounded (see below) for the next two encounters.
15 Suppurating wound. The model is wounded (see below) until it can pass a 4+ Con check in a subsequent campaign
turn.
16 Stitched up. Until the next campaign turn, if the model sprints or becomes engaged in hand-to-hand combat he will
immediately become injured.
17 Nerves shot. The model loses 1 level of Dar.
18 Twisted back. Until the next campaign turn, the model loses 1 level of Re.
19 Dislocated shoulder. Until the next campaign turn, the model loses 1 level of Dam.
20 Terrible scars. The model is wounded (see below) but gains the intimidating skill!
Gain experience:
Earn experience as listed below and from scenario
specific achievements.
Causing a ‘stunned’ result on an enemy model +1
Causing an ‘Injured’ result on an enemy model +2
Taking out an enemy model +3*
Critical result on an enemy +1
Survives the battle (not taken out, fled or critical) +D4
Winning leader +5
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resourCes
Tokens
You can cut out this page, photocopy it or download a digital copy from www.blackscorpionminiatures.com. These tokens are
intended to be cut out in pairs. Cut them horizontally and then fold each pair over so you have a front and a back. If you print
this page from a PDF file, set the print dialogue to “do not scale” to ensure the blast template comes out the correct size.
Blast
-Page 90 and in quick rules on gang fame ratings there is an errata, instead of oct-29 it
should be 10-29.
- Grenades: Fairly obvious but to be clear they're one use per game not one use then you
have to buy it again! Also the blast uses the template at the back so it's a 4" diameter
blast like the cannon.
- What happens to a model that is crippled and removed from play (i.e suffering a
permanent -1 Con) that already has a Con of D4?
Answer: As D4 is the lowest a stat can go it doesn't get any worse. Remember you still
roll for injury and the same result on serious injury chart twice, or 4 marked results =
dead!
(If you wanted to make a house rule that a model with Con D4 is dead on receiving a
crippled you can..though harsh!)
Post game rolls for experience etc are NOT open ended..
Character skills: Some characters use faction specific skills. So if you can't find it under
the main skills table look through the factions. We should have made it clearer where they
are but people will quickly learn what skill does what.
P83 Infamous v infamous table. When it says 'famous gang attacks this refers to
'infamous gang 1' on the chart.