In these scenarios one player takes the role of the attacker whilst the other player is the defender. Breakthrough scenarios involve one force trying to punch a path through an opposing force. This might be because they are seeking to escape from an encirclement, or to smash through the enemy's defensive lines in a major attack. The following units are available.
Attacker's Organisation
In a Breakthrough the attackers will have to battle their way through strong opposition and cover a lot of ground to exploit their success. Elite units will give you a compact, powerful strike force to spearhead your attack and smash a hole in the enemy line. Plenty of mobile Heavy Support could also open up a breach. However you create the gap, lots of Troops in transport vehicles and Fast Attack units will be necessary to flood through and secure your victory.
Diagram: Breakthrough — Attacker Force Organisation Chart. Compulsory: 1 Elites, 1 Troops. Optional: 4 more Troops, 1 more Elites, 2 HQ, 3 Heavy Support, 3 Fast Attack. The chart shows the HQ slot linked to the Elites slot, and the HQ slot linked below to four slot groups: Troops, Troops, Fast Attack, Heavy Support.
Defender's Organisation
When defending against a Breakthrough, you should mainly rely upon your units of Troops which can cover a wide area and are still tough enough to withstand a determined attack. Heavy Support will be useful for blunting the attacker's assault before it reaches your line. These units need to be backed up by sturdy Fast Attack or mobile Elite forces which can plug any breaches made by the attacker.
Diagram: Breakthrough — Defender Force Organisation Chart. Compulsory: 2 Troops. Optional: 4 more Troops, 1 HQ, 2 Elites, 1 Fast Attack, 2 Heavy Support. The chart shows the HQ slot linked to the Elites slot, and the HQ slot linked below to four slot groups: Troops, Troops, Fast Attack, Heavy Support.
Forces
Both players pick their forces from the Breakthrough scenarios organisation to an agreed points value.
Terrain
Set up the terrain using any mutually agreeable method.
Selecting A Mission
There are 3 Breakthrough missions. Roll a D6 to randomly determine which mission you will be required to play.
| Roll | Mission |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | Rearguard Mission |
| 3-4 | Breakout Mission |
| 5-6 | Blitz Mission |