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The Fate of Barbarus: Legendary Mission

September 2022·pp. 118–119

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Attackers and defenders contest five strategically placed objectives on Barbarus, with different values according to their position in enemy or friendly territory. Fixed reserves and a subterranean detonation at the start of the third turn create a deliberate battle rhythm, while casualties, commanders and surviving forces add secondary scoring pressures.

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RulesWD 480 · p. 33

Quiescent Threat

The lowest-hostility districts give combatants room to exploit speed and withdrawal before the tomb fully wakes. Associated stratagems allow an advance to become a charge or a retreat to retain shooting, making this early environment comparatively permissive while still tying movement choices to the campaign’s growing danger.

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RulesWD 480 · p. 34

Desperate Defences

As the tomb’s defences spread, terrain and local energy effects make exposed movement increasingly risky. Players are encouraged to use remaining cover and defended objectives, while special stratagems improve resistance to mortal wounds or the damage of troops firing from a controlled site.

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RulesWD 480 · p. 35

Cityscape Subjugation

The most hostile districts are saturated with Necron guardian machines and destabilising energy. Annihilation protocols threaten gathered intruders, and interference changes how units endure attacks, while new stratagems let players influence a bombardment or strike at an enemy attempting to withdraw from combat.

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