Basic Training: Gameplay Tactics for Spearhead

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Sam Pearson gives memorable names to tactical patterns discovered during studio Spearhead leagues. Defensive deployment protects shooting units, terrain can close off an objective, and reinforcement units can be spent aggressively rather than hidden. Reserving fast Squig Hoppers, deliberately remaining the underdog and gambling on a double turn offer stronger rewards with greater risks; a final puzzle asks readers to apply movement and scoring priorities together.

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Find this article in White Dwarf 504, pp. 28–31.

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