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Wargame Vault announces the availability of:


Squadron Strike!: Second Edition, Starter Kit
Price: $5.00 USD

Publisher: Ad Astra Games

The aliens came in 1939. The Emperor will never allow Earth to fall to alien tyranny!

When the Directorate of Sapiency encountered the Earthlings, they assumed that with a technology boost and a little civilizing, the Earthlings could become productive members of the Directorate. Sometimes, good intentions are paving stones…

Any Ship, Any Universe, Fully 3D!

Want to try out Squadron Strike before buying a complete set? The Starter Kit tutorial leads you through every step of the game in seven scenarios. The first scenario give step-by-step instruction on how to move. Each scenario adds a few more rules, including a gentle transition from 2D to 3D. By scenario 7, you'll be able to fight a small fleet action.

The Starter Kit includes:

  • The tutorial book
  • 3 2D ship system displays
  • 9 3D ship system displays
  • 2 sheets of box miniatures, including all of the ships from the full 2nd edition
  • 1 sheet of build-your-own tilt blocks

The complete 2nd edition PDF bundle includes even more ships, eight more scenarios, the "deep background" on the Empire-Directorate War setting, and the complete 144 page rulebook packed with options to play in any universe you want. When you're ready, you can start designing your own ships with the full second edition boxed set.

Please download the Movement Cards and Reference Cards play aids to complete your starter kit.

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