Tuesday, October 1, 2019

Black Seas releases—New from Warlord Games!

Order by Date: October 4, 2019
Release Date: October 2019


WRL791010001
Black Seas: Black Seas Rulebook

$32.00 SRP
$16.80 NPI

The Black Seas Rulebook is gloriously detailed and you can see Gabrio's passion for the period throughout the 96 pages. It includes everything to play rules-wise, also delving into the likes of painting & rigging your vessels, campaign play, linking to games of Black Powder and national special rules options!



WRL791510001
Black Seas: Master & Commander Starter Set

$70.00 SRP
$36.75 NPI

Alongside a softback copy of the Black Seas core rules, you'll get nine beautifully detailed plastic miniatures; three frigates and six brigs. You'll also get sails, rigging and flag sheets for all your ships and all the ship cards, wake markers and tokens that you'll need to play.

Warlord have also included an A0 battle mat, dice and rulers!

The Starter Set comes with an exclusive 28mm miniature - the Sea Wolf! Brandishing a pistol, with a dirk strapped to his arm, this ferocious fighter is the perfect starting point for a Black Powder landing party!


WRL792011001
Black Seas: Royal Navy Fleet

$120.00 SRP
$63.00 NPI

By the late 1700s, Great Britain had established itself as the most prominent and powerful navy of the time. This was mostly due to the discipline and commitment of its sailors, and the quality of the training for its leadership positions. The only way to rise through the ranks of the Royal Navy was to prove your mettle in action and bypassing gruelling exams. This was coupled with a very well managed gunnery programme that trained the men to shoot rapidly and accurately. You can read more about the Royal Navy in the Age of Sail here.

Why sail the Royal Navy?

The Royal Navy's national special rules demonstrate the power of a Royal Navy fleet. Indeed, they'll have a great bearing on how you select the components of your fleet. The quality of the Royal Navy's training is represented by their 'Drilled' special rule, which confers a bonus to shooting, and the 'Admiralty' rule confers an extra level of reliability to each of your ships.

As such you may find yourself fielding a smaller number of ships than other fleets, though you'll be able to deck these ships out with upgrades. Each will have a staying power and reliability both in sailing power and in unleashing their weaponry. The Royal Navy is poised to dominate the Black Seas.

Contents:

  • 3 plastic frigates
  • 6 plastic brigs
  • 3 plastic third rates
  • 1 resin first-rate
  • 1 bomb ships base
  • A selection of metal figureheads and backplates for famous Royal Navy Ships:
    • HMS Ajax - a 74 gun third-rate ship of the line
    • HMS Colossus - a 74 gun third-rate ship of the line
    • HMS Mars - a 74 gun third-rate ship of the line
    • HMS Indefatigable - a 44 gun frigate from 1795 (she was originally a 64 gun third rate)
    • HMS Euralys - a 36 gun frigate
    • HMS Naiad - a fifth-rate frigate
  • Royal Navy Flags, Sails & rigging sheets + Bobbin for Rigging
  • Game cards and wake markers


WRL792012001
Black Seas: French Navy Fleet

$120.00 SRP
$63.00 NPI

The French Navy has a history of highs and lows, both in terms of successes in battle and in the number and quality of its ships. In the mid-1700s, after the defeats of the Seven Years’ War, the French Navy was at a nadir. However, due to the efforts of Louis XV and later Louis XVI, France rebuilt and reinforced its fleets with well-designed and well-built ships. You can read more about the French Navy in the Age of Sail here

Why sail the French Navy?

Though French gunnery and training had formally equalled that of its Spanish and British counterparts prior to the French revolution, those events severely weakened the French Navy. High ranking officers had been removed or even guillotined, and inexperienced crewmen through necessity had been promoted.

French ships, however, were generally well built, and quick. This is reflected in the national special rules for the French Navy. They are able to purchase both the 'sturdy' and 'streamlined' upgrades for a discounted cost. French crews were also trained to shoot high, in order to capture enemy ships rather than destroy them. As such, they do not suffer the same penalties to hit when aiming high as the other navies do.

Contents:
  • 3 plastic frigates
  • 6 plastic brigs
  • 3 plastic third rates
  • 1 resin & metal first-rate
  • 1 bomb ships base
  • A selection of Metal figureheads and backplates to make famous French Navy Ships:
    • Redoubtable - a 74 gun third-rate ship of the line
    • Themis - a 40 gun frigate
    • L'Aigle - a 74 gun third-rate ship of the line
    • L'Hermione - a 32 gun frigate
    • Comete - a frigate
    • Bucentaure - an 80 gun third-rate ship of the line
  • French Navy Flags, Sails & rigging sheets + Bobbin for Rigging
  • Game cards and wake markers


More October Releases from Warlord Games
ItemDescriptionSRPNPI
WRL792010001Black Seas: Frigates & Brigs Flotilla$32.00$16.80
WRL792010002Black Seas: 3rd Rates Squadron$32.00$16.80
WRL792411001Black Seas: HMS Victory$38.00$19.95
WRL792412001Black Seas: L'Orient$38.00$19.95

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