Dropzone commander core rule book

The combat company stocks the full range of dropzone commander factions, including the united colonies of mankind, shaltari tribes, posthuman republic and the dreaded scourge. Dropzone commander dzc10017 reconquest phase 2 book expansion hawk wargames. All the changes from the previous version are free to download from our download section. There is also a whole section of background information, offering your first glimpse into the dropverse. Humanitys home planets for hundreds of years, now under the tyrannical control of the parasitic scourge race. Rich and detailed setting for the dzc game universe, as well as in depth background for. This 224 page full colour book contains everything you need to immerse yourself in the wartorn void of the 27th century a time where a resurgent mankind is battling the dreaded alien scourge to retake its lost homelands.

This core rulebook boasts new content, artwork, and rules which serve to expand the dropzone commander universe. The book is 8 12 x 11, 68 pages and is printed in color on highquality paper, and the covers are very heavy weight glossy stock. Included within is new narrative content expanding the dropzone commander universe and advancing the main story line, as well as over 100 pieces of new artwork and imagery that capture the evolving reconquest campaign in vivid detail. Ive read the rules cover to cover now and am therefore trying to make a list so that i know what to assemble and paint first, theres no use me frantically putting everything together and then trying to get a game in and finding that the stuff ive yet to get to. These will be released in early 2017 for all four factions and the rules for them are now also included in the core book. Rulebooks pathfinder role playing games miniature market. Besides the basic starter set items 2 armies and a small rulebook you get a full sized full colored rule book that contains the stats for every unit in the game. They are designed for fast and dynamic games, and do not rely heavily on pages of reference tables. Its a 10mm game played on a 4by4 board which is dense with terrain mostly human buildings, since its themed around retaking earth and other human colony worlds, and each ground unit can only move a few inches per turn. Then the 2nd book which has newer units plus the entire army list for the new faction that was released. Dropzone commander special edition rulebook hardcover limited to 1500 4. Battles are fast paced and dynamic, with dropships deploying and redeploying. In addition, it can only be used correctly for playing if you have the original rules. Two decent starter armies, rulebook templates the lots, well you have read the product description.

It is designed to be one of the most complete wargaming starter sets ever released. Dzc as well abbreviate it for time and acronyminal sexiness is a largescale science fiction game set in the 27th century. The book contains full rules for games of dropzone commander, including awesome shooting attacks, massive behemoths, special rules, four scenarios, army composition, and a quick reference section. The cool thing with this book though is that it contains not only the standard rules but also the army unit details along with rules and background stories for the four currently available army types the ucm, scourge, posthuman republic, the shaltari. The tac ii rule book is, and always will be, a work in progress. Shop online for board games, magic the gathering, table top games, miniatures, role playing games and gaming supplies. Ok so me and a friend has just had a demo game of dropzone commander, and we both enjoyed it and think we will invest in the starter now i know my friend wants scourge, and im really not interested in ucm. Dropzone commander 2 player starter set board game. I had the chance to look over a rulebook, but passed on them at the time my primary complaint was the models are 10mm rather than the more universal 15mm, so i could not use them alongside or against my existing models from gzg. As the name suggests, the game is mostly themed around highlymobile units dropping into battle to contest and capture key objectives. Dropzone commander core rule book 1st edition hawk wargames. Buy dropzone commander online from game kastle online. Dropzone commander dzc is a 10mm scale scifi tabletop wargame, devised for mass battles between two or more players. I, as a scourge player, both respect and despise the ucm to a degree appropriate for my mortal enemy.

The rules are based on an alternate activation system, which keeps the action constant and involving. Oct 06, 2016 much like in dropzone commander, these are not essential and can be added once youve got used to the core rules. This work is not commercial, but to be seen as a fanprdoukt. The key element that sets dropzone commander from other wargames is the emphasis on mobility.

Commander phase reconquest dropzone 1 dcz1 hawk book rule wargames wargames rule book commander 1 dcz1 phase hawk dropzone reconquest dropzone commander core rule book 1st edition hawk wargames dropzone commander core. Jun 26, 2014 the dropzone commander rules in a 154 page book. A typo here, a clarification there, a traffic james every so often, and the new dropzone commander rules found in battle for earth have proven to be no different. Totally unofficial dropzone commander v2 errata when a new game is launched theres bound to be teething issues, right. Rich and detailed setting for the dzc game universe, as well as in depth background for all four. Bringing a galaxy of shiptoship combat, tactical gameplay, and rich, exciting background from the world of dropzone commander, players in dropfleet commander take command of orbital battle fleets vying for control of the cradle worlds. Players take command of one of four factions in an effort to ensure the fate of the galaxy. Hawk bnib dropzone commander special edition rulebook dzc. Dropzone commander abbreviated as dzc is a 10mmscale science fiction wargame originally created and published by hawk wargames and now owned by ttcombat and a sister game to their orbital space combat game, dropfleet commander. The book contains full rules for games of dropzone commander, including awesome shooting attacks, massive behemoths, special rules, four scenarios, army. Dropzone commander reconquest phase 1 rule book hawk. A 10mm tabletop wargame set against the backdrop of humanitys push to reclaim its former worlds including earth from the occupying scourge menace, dropzone commander is an army scale wargame similar in size to warhammer 40,000, but not scale. Core rulebook rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name.

This is accomplished whilst never sacrificing the character of individual units, and indeed all the colour and eventfulness of battle. Dropfleet commander core rulebook dropfleet commander. As you all know, in the 25th century humanity was driven from its core worlds, including earth, by the invasion of the parasitic scourge. Clash of kings 2019 annual play supplement book x1 book your price. Brought this as a cheap way into dropzone commander and it is a great deal. Dropfleet commander fans will find rules for all sorts of new ships, including the massive dreadnoughts and muchanticipated monitors, as well as full rules for. This core rulebook contains everything you need to immerse yourself in the wartorn void of the 27th century, including indepth background into the forces, theatres, ships, and history of this violent epoch, information on orbital bombardment, ground assault, and mastery of the orbital layers, and full fleet lists for four varied factions. We offer all your favorite hobby games at affordable price. Hawk wargames dropzone commander rulebook limited edition. All products from hawk wargames noble knight games. Hello select your address todays deals best sellers customer service find a gift registry new releases gift cards sell best sellers customer. Plus, the ucm is home to some of the coolest characters famous commanders in the game like commander cato, a droneflying version of battlestar galacticas starbuck who really can whip some ass.

Dropzone commander reconquest phase 1 rule book hawk wargames. This dropzone commander rulebook contains 152 pages, in full colour and contains all you need to play dropzone commander. Much like in dropzone commander, these are not essential and can be added once youve got used to the core rules. Today im talking about the sweeping dropzone commander by hawk wargames. This book contains the core rules for dropfleet commander. Play as a pilot, spy, or military commander and build your reputation among the rebellion in its fight against the empire. The small scale allows large battles, tactical maneuvers, and the miniatures offer amazing design, great detail, and imaginative and unique concepts. Containing two sizable starter forces, the full sized 1. The book is hardback with raised glossy artwork and lettering on the cover and new artwork throughout. The cool thing with this book though is that it contains not only the standard rules but also the army unit details along with rules and background stories for the four currently available army types. Dropzone commander core rulebook 152 page a4 full colour perfect bound rulebook for dropzone commander. Dropzone commander hawk wargames wayland games wayland games.

Youll be in no doubt as to where youre fighting, why youre fighting and who youre fighting with. The book also contains indepth background into the forces, theatres, ships and history of this violent epoch. Rich and detailed setting for the dzc game universe, as well as in depth background for all four races and their units. Essential books, dropzone commander core rulebook 1. Dropzone commander basic movement rules tutorial youtube. There is no game currently in production that has excited me as dropzone commander has. Limited edition dropzone commander rulebook faeit 212. This core rule book, a flagship in fantasy flight games interchangeable rpg line, is all about the rebellion. Their first venture is the 10mm scale scifi massed battle game, dropzone commander. Last night i sat down to start working out the basic force for my dropzone commander ucm army. Aug 08, 2012 dropzone commander core rulebook 152 page a4 full colour perfect bound rulebook for dropzone commander. The new dropzone commander limited edition rulebook is here for us to. Unlike its sister book, edge of the empire, this is all about good vs.