Campaign map showing the Royalist move |
D3 dice are rolled to determine the units involved and the campaign card additions and subtractions made. The order of battle will be:
Parliament forces:
- Foot Units = 6
- Horse Units = 3
- Dragoons = 1
- Artillery and Special units = 2 (1 gun and 1 Lobster unit selected)
Royalist forces:
- Foot Units = 4
- Horse Units = 5
- Dragoons = 1
- Artillery and Special Units = 0
The battle will take place at the small village of Yaxley. Terrain cards are shuffled and laid out. Each card represents a 2 by 2 foot area of the tabletop. The Royalist commander having the smaller force chose their side first and made one card swap to place Yaxley village in the centre. Parliament's commander chose to rotate a wood card rather tham make any card swaps.
Initial card draw |
Royalist swap cards and will deploy at the top. While Parliament rotates a card and will deploy at the bottom. |
So all is ready to setup the next campaign game. Has Parliament's luck finally changed or will Royalist forces capture another region and seal a successful campaigning year?
This is an interesting mix of forces. Can the Royalists use their slight cavalry superiority to force the outcome of the battle? My money is on Parliament this time.
ReplyDeleteAgree with your assessment.
DeleteI think Parliament has the edge here. Looking forward to the game report.
ReplyDeleteI suspect a Parliamentarian win unless the Royalist cavalry can pull something out of the bag.
DeleteParliament crushed by the forces of Absolutism? Let's hope not.
ReplyDeleteHopefully their infantry stand firm.
ReplyDeleteHolding my breath on this one.
ReplyDeleteAn important game for Parliament.
Delete