Star Wars: Legion is getting a big rules update for the new Battle forces including the Invasion Force, 501st Legion, and more!
It’s always nice to get these updates, especially when they are free! As it gives you an idea of what everything does before buying the minis. We’ll first take a quick look at the new box sets for Legion, then jump into all the rules.
Echo Base Defenders Battle Force: $150 Sept. 16th, 2022
There are so many cool minis in this set and so many nostalgic ones! If you’ve ever wanted to play out the iconic battle, you can!
Blizzard Force Battle Force: $150 Sept. 16th, 2022
If you want to play the battle out, then you need the bad guys! This is just another insane box with plenty of cool troops, the AT-ST, and of course Vader!
501st Legion Battle Force: $150 Sept. 16th, 2022
They are not messing around with the sets this time! This is just another great addition to the line.
Separatist Invasion Force: $150 Sept. 16th, 2022
The droids are here! Let’s see what kind of value you can get with this one.
New Star Wars: Legion Battle Force Rules Updates From Atomic Mass Games!
They show how to assemble each force, so let’s check out how you can build each one, starting with the Shadow Collective, coming from AMG.
Like all battle forces, the Shadow Collective has a slightly different set of rank requirements. However, the Shadow Collective is unique in that mercenary units DO count towards minimum rank requirements–which is good, since the Shadow Collective is full of them! A Shadow Collective battle force must include at least 1 commander and at least 2 corps units. Because the Shadow Collective is made up of tough and well-trained mercenaries like Mandalorians Super Commandos, the maximum number of special forces units allowed is higher than normal at 4. And no force would be complete without several members of the most infamous rogue’s gallery in the galaxy, several of which need no introduction. To reflect this, players may field a maximum of 4 commanders or operatives in their Shadow Collective army.
It’s nice you basically get 4 separate factions, but they count towards your minimum rank requirements, meaning you don’t really need to just throw them in randomly.
The Black Sun are tough, short-ranged fighters who excel at stopping their opposition with volleys of Precise blaster fire. Failing that, their scatter guns and explosives make short work of anyone who dares to defy their enforcers. The Pyke Syndicate prefer fighting from afar, using their agility to dodge even the heaviest of attacks. Should they be unable to Outmaneuver their foes, their acute Danger Sense will keep them safe.
Ultimately, however, the Black Sun and Pykes are in it for the money, valuing their own Self Preservation over their objectives. When these two corps units aren’t enough, it’s time to send in the Mandalorians. These highly trained Super Commandos are ready to Jump into the fray and Defend Maul’s Shadow Collective. Their Beskar armor makes them all but Impervious to enemy attacks, and their host of advanced weaponry provides them with the tools to take on any foe. If your Mandalorian special forces need some support, the Raiders provide vehicular Reinforcements to the Shadow Collective with their gangs of Swoop Bike Riders and A-A5 Speeder Trucks. While they pale in comparison to the heavy armor of more formal militaries, the Shadow Collective’s vehicles are still quite effective and can perform the role of Field Commander if necessary.
All the units inside seem to gell pretty well with each other, and if nothing else, this is just a super fun force to bring to the table. Even if some of them are in it just for the money, they will still love you for painting them, don’t worry.
Should the need arise, Maul, himself can take to the field, forging mere Allies of Convenience into an effective fighting force. With the Darksaber and Juyo Mastery, Maul is more than capable of eliminating whatever stands between him and the throne.
Separatist Invasion Force:
With just the box itself, you can make a pretty impressive force, but you can also take a ton of really cool commanders in this one.
They also have the cards for free which is just super nice, even though you do get them for free in the box too in printed form!
501st Legion Battle Force:
This force is perfect if you want Anakin to pilot your forces and cut through your enemies.
Obviously, with Anakin or Rex leading them, your units get much better!
Echo Base Defenders Battle Force:
This force can have some of the most iconic characters around, in one of the most iconic battles! You can take Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewy. Pretty hard to beat that!
The cards also make perfect sense with the setting and getting all your corps +1 aim and additional standby tokens is always strong.
Blizzard Force Battle Force:
Vader makes up a big part of this force, but it also is just super heavy on the Snowtroopers. Which is cool and obviously, you can take some walkers!
They are grabbing a bunch of new cards with plenty of buffs for your troopers!
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
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