Ogre: Strategic & Tactical Objectives Sponsored Counter Sheet Rulebook

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

• 1.0 Terrain Counters
  • 1.1 Facilities
  • 1.2 Terrain Effects for all Facilities
  • 1.3 Biohazard & Radiation Markers
• 2.0 Provisions, Ordnance & Logistics
  • 2.1 POL Store
  • 2.2 Demolition
  • 2.3 Overrun
• 3.0 Rail Facilities
  • 3.1 Rail Station
  • 3.2 Rail Yards
• 4.0 Coastal & Maritime Facilities
  • 4.1 Sea Base
  • 4.2 Harbour
  • 4.3 Port
• 5.0 Strategic Objective Facilities
  • 5.1 Comms Array
  • 5.2 Power Station
  • 5.3 Missile Silo
• 6.0 Settlements & HQ Facilities
  • 6.1 Geodesic Domes
  • 6.2 Pentangular Base
  • 6.3 Old Castle
• 7.0 Vehicles
  • 7.1 "Archangel" Class GEV-MCP
  • 7.2 "Rabbit" Class Hovertruck

1.0 Terrain Counters

1.1 Facilities

Facilities overlays represent strong, extensive structures, such as Rail Stations, Ports and Power Stations. Facilities use the rules for buildings (see Ogre rulebook - Sections 3.06 and 11.0). They cover the entire hex, giving the Town terrain type to the hex, unless destroyed.

Facilities are not affected by spillover fire (Sections 7.12 and 11.04.4). They do not suffer automatic damage during overruns (Section 13.01.2), but may be attacked in overruns like buildings (Section 11.04.2).

During Cruise Missile detonation (Section 10.04), Facilities are considered buildings (not terrain) when checking for SP damage to the Facility itself. However, they provide cover to other units in the hex, as if they are Towns.

A Facility hex may contain additional buildings (it is possible, for example, to place a Laser on a Sea Base).

If a Facility is reduced to 0 SP, flip the overlay to its 'destroyed' side (see below).

1.2 Terrain Effects for all Facilities

Same effects as Town for movement (Section 5.08) and combat (Section 7.14.2) except:

• GEVs move as Water (Section 5.08.2) in hexes with a water depiction (Sea Bases, Harbours, two of the three hexes of Ports)
• Marines may dive to avoid all overruns (Sections 7.14.4 and 8.07) (including overruns from non-GEVs) in hexes with a water depiction

Destroyed: All the Facility counters have a reverse side to indicate when they have been destroyed. This has the same effect as Rubble (Sections 5.08, 7.14.1, 10.04, and 13.01), except that GEVs and Marines may treat hexes with a water depiction as Water (see above).

1.3 Biohazard & Radiation Markers

These special markers have been provided to be used to mark and affect key target points on the map, to indicate special warheads or cargoes for use within the game, or as an additional special objective for scenario and campaign designs.

2.0 Provisions, Ordnance & Logistics

2.1 POL Store

Four single-hex counters with the sheet. The POL Store is a vital supplies hub for Provisions, Ordnance & other Logistics. It keeps the army operational in the field, being an essential source of arms, ammunition, power, fuel, oil, spare parts, equipment and military kit. As a single-hex counter, four are available on the Strategic & Tactical Objectives Counter Sheet, each numbered (POL01, POL02, etc.) so they can be identified.

These facilities may also be primed for detonation if there is any imminent threat that they will fall into enemy hands. Beware mighty deafening explosions.

Building Type: Admin Strength Points (SP): 20

2.2 Demolition

Owning players may voluntarily detonate POLs at the end of their own Recovery Phase only.

Use the Cruise Missile detonation table (Section 10.04) to determine damage to nearby units and buildings (including those in the same hex as the detonation), adding an extra number of hexes of distance according to the POL's remaining SPs:

• 16-20 SPs remaining: add 1-hex distance from the detonation hex
• 11-15 SPs remaining: add 2-hex distance
• 6-10 SPs remaining: add 3-hex distance
• 1-5 SPs remaining: add 4-hex distance

Note: treat units in the detonation hex as being in Clear terrain for the purposes of Section 10.04

After checking damage to nearby units, the POL itself is considered destroyed – flip the overlay and treat the hex as Rubble.

Optional rule: Roll a die whenever the POL is attacked:

• Attack Strength 2–3: 6 = POL detonates
• Attack Strength 4–7: 5-6 = POL detonates
• Attack Strength 8+: 4-6 = POL detonates

2.3 Overrun

POL detonates on a 3–6 at the end of each fire round. Any detonations are immediate; do not deduct the strength of the attack from the remaining SP of the POL when determining the effect of detonation.

3.0 Rail Facilities

3.1 Rail Station

One single-hex counter with the sheet. This Rail Station provides a protected dome for the exchange or terminus of the rail system of this zone. Whether it protects passengers, freight or both, it is a vital transport hub for the entire region. Rail Stations are often the origin/source or destination for Trains and Train Missions.

Building Type: Admin Strength Points (SP): 20

Note: treat the train tracks as fully connected in an 'X-shape' under the dome.

Train loading: up to 12 squads of infantry per turn may board a Train (Section 9.07) which is at 0 speed in this facility.

3.2 Rail Yards

Three single-hex counters on each sheet. The Rail Yards provide the space and facilities for Train repair and maintenance, along with the crucial infrastructure and valuable storage areas to ensure that this rail system remains in operation. Rail Yards are often the origin/source or destination for Trains and Train Missions.

Building Type: Admin Strength Points (SP): 10 per hex

Train loading: Up to 6 "size points" of armour or infantry per turn may load onto a Train (Section 9.07) which is at 0 speed in this facility.

4.0 Coastal & Maritime Facilities

4.1 Sea Base

One single-hex counter with this sheet. Whether this is a vital coastal fortress emplaced to protect the sealanes, or a naval headquarters for command & control, a Sea Base provides shelter and maintenance for GEVs and Marines. Its own defences might pack a punch too.

Building Type: Strongpoint Strength Points (SP): 60

Inherent Base Attack Strength: The Sea Base can be equipped with its own fixed point defence turret – Attack 2 / Range 2 / Defence 1 – plus 4 APs.

4.2 Harbour

One single-hex counter with this sheet. The Harbour provides a focal point for maritime traffic and trade, a coastal emplacement for hydroelectric power generation, or even a small operating garrison for GEVs and Marines to ensure this stretch of the coastline remains occupied and protected. Some Military Harbours are proper Maritime Strongpoints with a greater level of Strength Points.

Building Type: Admin or Strongpoint Strength Points (SP): 30 or more

4.3 Port

One three-hex counter with the sheet. A much larger maritime complex, possibly even a dockyard for shipbuilding or a major sea freight nexus, the Port is crucial to maintaining links to the rest of the world. Usually well defended and in some cases fortified, Ports are always vital strategic objectives. Some have garrison facilities for their own Defence Forces of GEVs and Marines, and some also have fixed point defence turrets similar to Sea Bases.

Building Type: Admin or Strongpoint Strength Points (SP): 30 or more per hex

Inherent Base Attack Strength: The Port can also be equipped with its own fixed point defence turret – Attack 2 / Range 2 / Defence 1 – plus 4 APs. This is positioned within the single hex without water.

5.0 Strategic Objective Facilities

5.1 Comms Array

One four-hex counter with the sheet. Built on a sprawling site, often in remote areas, the Comms Array is a decisive asset in a government's ability to keep in touch with allies around the globe. A seemingly fragile collection of towers and bunkers but easily rebuilt; it is often a major strategic objective.

Building Type: Admin Strength Points (SP): 10 per hex - 40 for entire counter

5.2 Power Station

One two-hex counter with the sheet. Many other buildings, complexes and facilities rely upon this one location for the power to operate. The operational hub of the region's power grid, these facilities also have extra industrial, manufacturing and repair abilities, making them vitally important assets for armament and ammunition production, as well as vehicle repair and maintenance for any armed forces – possibly repairing armoured vehicles, or even Ogres.

Building Type: Reactor Strength Points (SP): 40 per hex

Destruction: The elimination of the Power Station can lead to a decisive game effect. Perhaps the loss of power affects the operation of other Facilities or the Laser Towers? Perhaps the Power Station gives the attacker a tactical edge as in the Operation Newspaper scenario? Destruction of the Power Station might even pollute the region.

5.3 Missile Silo

Two single-hex counters with the sheet. Hidden away, Missile Silos provide a deadly attack capability on a regional or even global scale. Although launched missiles can fall prey to Laser Towers, launch enough and only one needs to hit home to cause harm and devastation. This is an important objective to be neutralized when discovered.

Building Type: Strongpoint Strength Points (SP): 60

Destruction: The elimination of the Missile Silo can lead to a decisive game effect. Perhaps the detonation affects the operation of other Facilities, or the loss of the Silo gives the attacker a tactical edge, or even taints the nearby area.

Optional rule: Allow the owner to fire up to three Cruise Missiles (one per turn) from this facility.

6.0 Settlements & HQ Facilities

6.1 Geodesic Domes

One-hex, two-hex and three-hex counters: one of each with the sheet. The Geodesic Dome buildings represent protected habitation centres constructed to shield the civilian population that still occupies valuable contested territory in most of the globe's war-zones. These are hardened and reinforced structures made from the finest segmented pre-fabricated construction, fitted out with fusion plants for residences and industry.

These hardy folks, devoted to your cause, deserve the best protection. Guard them well as land without a human presence is just a desolate space to colour the map.

Here within these domes lie the future hopes of your people, the recruits for tomorrow, the industry you will need to build and rebuild again. You may just be able to call out their Defence Militia and other armed forces to help them protect themselves.

Building Type: Admin Strength Points (SP): 10 – 30 per hex

6.2 Pentangular Base

One single-hex counter with the counter sheet. The Regional High Command for this part of the globe, this is a joint military and civilian centre for government. It serves as a communication nexus where the war is waged with plans and operations by the Army's top staff. A major strategic objective, there is a hidden strength to this hardened structure that defies unsuspecting enemies.

Building Type: Strongpoint Strength Points (SP): 40 – 60

6.3 Old Castle

One single-hex counter with the counter sheet. Whether in Europe, Russia, the Middle-East, North Africa or Asia, this sprawling complex of towers, walls and old historical buildings serves as the perfect lair for any self-respecting Warlord or Evil Despot who prefers style over substance. Mercenary Commanders are often drawn to such places too, especially those with pretentious aspirations to recreate historic Military Orders and Elite Bodyguards.

Building Type: Strongpoint Strength Points (SP): 40

7.0 Vehicles

7.1 "Archangel" Class GEV-MCP

At the end of the 20th century, the Russians had produced one of the largest GEV units ever built with their 'Zubr' class landing craft. With the export of this type to the Greek and Ukrainian Navies and later service throughout the Black Sea, Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean, it was no surprise to see Paneuropean designers refine the class even further in the first half of the twenty-first century.

The end result was the "Archangel" class of GEV Mobile Command Post assets, designed for service over desert, sea, land or Arctic pack ice. With a large chassis and powerplants, lightly armed and armoured, it keeps pace with GEV-PCs and Hovertrucks, over land or water.

Its forte lies in the wide array of computers and comms kit it carries and the inherent portage of the command element of any headquarters using these vehicles. It can also carry three squads of infantry inside – see rules for GEV-PCs and Hovertrucks.

Specifications.

• Size: 5 (SHVY Tank) Same ram damage as SHVY, see Size Table, p. 14)
• Attack: 1 / Range: 1
• Defence Strength: 1
• Movement: 3 / 2
• Antipersonnel Weapons: 2

As a MCP (Mobile Command Post) this unit provides a conventional force with the ability to have its Command Headquarters able to relocate from the attacks of similar conventional forces or cybernetic units. At all times, this unit follows the movement benefits and restrictions of GEV vehicles.

'Archangel' GEV-MCPs known to be in service:

• 'Michael' - Paneuropean
• 'Jean' - Paneuropean
• 'Raphael' - Combine (ex-Paneuropean, captured and returned to service)
• 'Uriel' - Black Rose Mercenaries and affiliated forces
• 'Gabriel' - Black Rose Mercenaries and affiliated forces
• 'Azazel' - unknown ownership

7.2 "Rabbit" Class Hovertruck

The Rabbit was the go-to light logistic low-cost vehicle for quick supply runs. Essentially a civilian model made fit for rugged military service, the Rabbit benefits from secure cargo pods that have proven useful for carrying dangerous goods.

It can keep pace with GEV-PCs and carry an Infantry Squad inside as guards to escort the pod.

Specifications.

• Size: 1
• Defence Strength: 1
• Movement: 3 / 2
• Unarmed