EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARMADA!
16th Nov 2020
Rob Burman
Welcome to our blog post detailing absolutely everything you could possibly want to know about our upcoming wargame: Armada. Ahead of launch later this month, we'll be constantly updating this page with the latest information, videos, podcasts and more! Make sure you bookmark this page, so you don't miss a thing.
WHAT IS ARMADA?
Good question, imaginary blog reader. Armada is a miniatures-based naval wargame that recreates epic battles on the seas of Pannithor. It's set in the same world as our hugely popular mass battle game, Kings of War.
It's based on the Black Seas ruleset from Warlord Games but has been revised to make it feel more like a fantasy game and to ensure it fits with the style of other Mantic products.
WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO GET INTO THE GAME?
The best way to start playing Armada is with the two-player starter set. This introductory set pits the courageous Basileans against the marauding orcs. It contains everything you need to get started including boats, ship cards, tokens, a full rulebook, dice and a gaming mat.
Although we're currently out of stock on the Mantic website, make sure you check with your local gaming store about pre-ordering.
WHAT FACTIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
During the launch period there are four factions available and you can learn more about each one below.
BASILEANS
Basilea is the greatest nation of men in Pannithor, and possesses arguably the best human navy. Their ships are certainly a sight to behold, with brilliant white sails and sculpted golden prows proclaiming their devotion to the Shining Ones. Learn more here.
ORCS
The orcs could never be considered a seafaring race, but from the day they gazed out across the sea and saw two warring fleets ablaze as cannons roared, their greatest Krudger declared: ‘Yessssssss!’ And so began the orcs’ naval adventure. Learn more here.
DWARFS
It is only due to lack of numbers that the dwarfs are not renowned as a sea power, for their ships, known as ironclads, are amongst the strongest in the world – wrought with the meticulous precision of the Warsmiths, powered by steam, and bristling with the most accurate cannon on the high seas. Learn more here.
EMPIRE OF DUST
Raised from the depths by bale-eyed High Priests, the great war-barges of the Ahmunite Empire serve their unloving masters once more. Their hulls now built from the polished bones of the Mighty Dead, their crews silent, tireless, the warfleets of the Empire of Dust prepare to restore glory to Nehkesharr. Learn more here.
HOW TO PLAY
Ok, now you've chosen your fleet, it's time to learn how to play. Thankfully we've got a whole host of rules videos over on our YouTube channel.
If you prefer to read about rules, we've started a series of blogs detailing different gameplay elements.
We'll be adding more blogs, so make sure you keep checking the Mantic Blog for more info!
PIOUS - THE ARMADA NOVEL
To celebrate the launch of Armada, don't miss the awesome new novel from Winged Hussar Publishing and Steps to Deliverance author, Mark Barber. The digital edition is available now and you can download here. Take a look at the description below...
Lieutenant Jaymes Ellias is ready to leave the Basilean Navy. A career spent in coastal defense and administrative positions has left him dejected and resentful, and he has a plan for life outside the military. But when he is suddenly sent to the ship’s company of the HW Pious, an elohi-class frigate, he is propelled into action under the command of the harsh, sardonic Captain Charn Ferrus. Ferrus and his squadron are employed in pirate hunting duties in the sun-drenched Infant Sea, combating the increasingly aggressive exploits of the self-styled orc admiral, Ghurak.
Fighting alongside Jaymes are Karnon Senne, a newly appointed Basilean marine captain experienced in warfare on land, and Caithlin Viconti, a privateer captain whose expert knowledge of sailing does not match her inexperience in warfare. Jaymes and the crew of the Pious must brave deadly orc warships and their violent pirate crews across the idyllic, green seas of the Infant Sea and the sandy island chains south of the Basilean mainland to put a stop to the brutal, deadly fleet of Ghurak.
THIRD PARTY VIDEOS
In preparation for the launch we're working with a number of different content creators for gameplay videos, reviews and more!
Keep checking back for more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here we'll compile some of the most common questions we see online.
Q. Some of the masts on my orc ships are slightly bent? How can I fix them?
A. Take a look through this guide here.
Q. How many lanterns should the Basilean Elohi have?
A. During the production process the number of lanterns on the Elohi changed from two to four, due to a change in the mould.
Q. Should the Blood Runner have axes on it sails?
A. There are no axes on the sails of the Blood Runner.
Q. Do you have a guide on how to build the models?
A.YES!
