The Truceless War: Hamilcar Barca Puts Down a Mercenary Revolt
The Truceless War Rulebook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
The Battle of Utica, 240 B.C.
Map: Use the Cannae Map from SPQR. The Aufidas is now the Bagradas River. The Rebel Army uses the Northeast or Southeast map edge as its retreat edge. The Carthaginian Army uses the Southwest map edge.
Counters: You can find all the unit counters you need in SPQR. Leader counters will be released later in a special C3i Counter Insert.
Initial Deployment
Carthaginian Army (all units in column, facing East)
| Unit(s) | Hex(es) |
|---|---|
| Hamilcar Barca (OC) | Anywhere |
| Maharbal | 2208 |
| Hasdrubal | 2911 |
| Mago | 2614 |
| Carth. Levy MI (1-14) | 2103-3510 |
| North African LI (1-6) | 2409-2911 |
| Sacred Band HC (1-4) | 2107-2208, 3112-3213 |
| African Elephant (1-14) | 1910-3217 |
Carthaginian Command: Hamilcar Barca is the Carthaginian Overall Commander (OC) (use the Xanthipus counter from SPQR with elite initiative).
Rebel Army (Utica Division and Bagradas Bridge Garrison)
| Unit(s) | Hex(es) |
|---|---|
| Utica Division | |
| Spendius (OC) | Anywhere |
| Praefect Soc Spurius | 2628 |
| Ligurian MI (1-2) | 3030, 3029 |
| Samnite MI (1) | 2929 |
| Thracian LI (1) | 1723 |
| Illyrian LI (1) | 1824 |
| Bruttian HI (1) | 2829 |
| Deserters: | |
| AS-VII Cohort (a) | 2527 (Deserter unit) |
| AS-XIV Cohort (a) | 2628 (Deserter unit) |
| AS-XIX Cohort (a) |
* Use Celtic MI. ** Use Mercenary.
Rebel Command: Spendius is the Rebel Overall Commander (OC). If you don't have his counter, use Athngras instead. For Autaritas, use Leonatus. Only the OC, Spendius, may issue Line Commands (LCs). Subordinate leaders may not issue LCs.
Line Eligibility
- Carthage:
- Cart. Levy MI and North African LI
- Sacred Band HC
- African Elephants*
- Rebels:
- HI, MI and LI
- LI and SK*
* May form lines occupying every other hex.
Victory Conditions
A player wins by forcing his opponent to withdraw.
Army Withdrawal Levels
- Carthaginian Army: Withdraws when units with TQ points totalling 50 have been eliminated.
- Rebel Army: Withdraws when units with TQ points totalling 57 have been eliminated.
Army Size and TQ Levels
| Army | Size | Numbers | Rout Ratio | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 100 | 8,000 foot, 2,000 horse, 70 elephants | 35% | 1.42 |
| Rebels | 150 | 14,200 foot, 800 horse | 30% | 1.25 |
The Battle of Hippacritae, 240 B.C.
Map: Use the Zama Map from SPQR. The Rebel Army uses the Northwest map edge as its retreat edge. The Carthaginian Army uses the Southeast map edge.
Counters: You will need SPQR and the War Elephant Module for unit counters. However, substitute units from SPQR are also listed. Leader counters will be released later in a special C3i Counter Insert.
Initial Deployment
Carthaginian Army
| Unit(s) | Hex(es) |
|---|---|
| Hamilcar Barca (OC) | 3321 |
| Naravas | 3337 |
| Maharbal | 3306 |
| Hasdrubal | 3331 |
| Mago | 3311 |
| Carth. Levy MI (1-15) | 3314-28 |
| Mauretanian MI (1-4) | 3310-13 |
| North African LI (1-6) | 3329-34 |
| Sacred Band HC (1-4) | within 2 hexes of 3306 |
| Numidian LC (1-5), green | within 2 hexes of 3338 |
| African Elephant (1-14) | 3007-33 (every other hex) |
Carthaginian Command: Hamilcar Barca is the Carthaginian Overall Commander (OC) (or use the Xanthipus counter from SPQR with elite initiative). The Numidian Prince Naravas (use Syphax) may only issue orders to Numidian LC.
Rebel Army
| Unit(s) | Hex(es) |
|---|---|
| Mercenary Corps | |
| Spendius (OC) | Anywhere |
| Autaritas | 1623 |
| Merc. Gaul MI* (1-4) | 1622-25 |
| Iberian LI (1-3) | 1615-17 |
| Ligurian MI (1-2) | 1619-20 |
| Greek Merc. HI (1) | 1626 |
| Samnite MI (1) | 1618 |
| Cretan LI (1) | 2018 |
| Balearic Slinger (1-3) | 2020, 2022, 2024 |
| Bruttian HI (1) | 1621 |
| Deserters: |
* Use Celtic MI. ** Use Mercenary. *** Or use Aetolian HI 1-5. † Or use Aetolian LI 1-4. †† Or use 3 RC from AS Legion VII.
Rebel Command: Spendius is the Rebel Overall Commander (OC). If you don't have his counter, use Athngras instead. For Autaritas, use Leonatus, and for Zarzas use Alexander (SPQR). Only the OC, Spendius, may issue Line Commands (LCs). Subordinate leaders may not issue LCs.
Line Eligibility
- Carthage:
- Cart. Levy & Mauretn. MI & North Afr. LI
- Sacred Band HC
- Numidian LC
- African Elephants*
- Rebels:
- HI, MI and LI
- LI and SK*
* May form lines occupying every other hex.
Victory Conditions
A player wins by forcing his opponent to withdraw.
Army Withdrawal Levels
- Carthaginian Army: Withdraws when units with TQ points totalling 72 have been eliminated.
- Rebel Army: Withdraws when units with TQ points totalling 72 have been eliminated.
Army Size and TQ Levels
| Army | Size | Numbers | Rout Ratio | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 140 | 10,000 foot, 4,000 horse, 70 elephants | 35% | 1.47 |
| Rebels | 201 | 17,600 foot, 2,500 horse | 30% | 1.20 |
The Battle of Tunis, 238 B.C. (The Storming of Hannibal's Camp)
Map: Use the Baecula Map from Africanus. The Rebel Army uses the East map edge as its retreat edge. The Carthaginian Army uses the West map edge.
Counters: You will need SPQR, War Elephant (Module), and Africanus (Module) for unit counters. Leader counters will be released later in a special C3i Counter Insert.
Initial Deployment
Carthaginian Army
| Unit(s) | Hex(es) |
|---|---|
| Hannibal (OC) | 1214 |
| Mago | 1715 |
| Bostar | 1109 |
| North African HI (1-4) | Within 1 hex of 1212 |
| North African MI (5-10) | 1 in each tower |
| North African LI (1-6) | Within 1 hex of 1215 |
| Sacred Band HC (1-2) | 1108, 1109 |
| African Elephants (1-6) | Within 1 hex of 1217 |
| Scorpiones (4) | In any tower |
Carthaginian Command: Hannibal is the Carthaginian Overall Commander (OC) (not the great Hannibal; use the C3i counter or use the Hasdrubal Gisgo counter from Africanus).
Rebel Army
| Unit(s) | Hex(es) |
|---|---|
| Mercenary Corps | |
| Mathos (OC) | Anywhere |
| Cretan LI (1) | 2508 |
| Iberian LI (1-3) | 2509-11 |
| Bruttian HI (1) | 2512 |
| Greek Merc. HI (1-2) | 2513-14 |
| Ligurian MI (1-2) | 2515-16 |
| Libyan & Numidians | |
| Ammonius | 1225 |
| Tychaeus | 2506 |
| Libyan HI * (1-3) | 2517-19 |
| Libyan HI (1-4) |
* Use Mercenary.
Rebel Command: Mathos is the Rebel Overall Commander (OC). If you don't have his counter, use Nicanor instead. Only the OC, Mathos, may issue Line Commands (LCs). Subordinate leaders may not issue LCs.
Line Eligibility
- Carthage:
- North African HI and LI
- African Elephants
- Rebels:
- HI, MI and LI
Victory Conditions
A player wins by forcing his opponent to withdraw.
Special Rule: Spendius' Cross
Spendius is hanging on a cross on the hill in hex 1710 as the battle begins. His crucifiction in sight of the rebels was the cause of this battle. If the rebels capture hex 1710 they can cut down the body of their beloved leader, (and crucify some unlucky Carthaginian noble in his place). More importantly, the rebel player may immediately remove one (1) TQ point hit from every unit in his army.
Army Withdrawal Levels
- Carthaginian Army: Withdraws when units with TQ points totalling 45 have been eliminated.
- Rebel Army: Withdraws when units with TQ points totalling 45 have been eliminated.
Army Size and TQ Levels
| Army | Size | Numbers | Rout Ratio | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 84 | 7,400 foot, 1,000 horse, 30 elephants | 35% | 1.56 |
| Rebels | 132 | 12,000 foot, 1,200 horse | 30% | 1.14 |
The Battle of Leptis, 238 B.C.
Map: Use the Zama Map from SPQR. The Rebel Army uses the Northwest map edge as its retreat edge. The Carthaginian Army uses the Southeast map edge.
Counters: You will need SPQR and the War Elephant Module for unit counters. Counters from the Africanus Module can optionally be used. Leader counters will be released later in a special C3i Counter Insert.
Initial Deployment
Carthaginian Army
The Right Wing
| Unit(s) | Hex(es) |
|---|---|
| Hamilcar Barca (OC) | Anywhere |
| Naravas | 3409 |
| Mago | 3217 |
| African PH (1-2) or North African HI (1-4) | 3218-21 |
| North African LI (1-6) | 3212-17 |
| Carth. Levy MI (1-8) | 3613-20 |
| Numidian LC (1-6), green | Within 2 hexes of 3409 |
| African Elephant (1-10) | 3012-21 |
The Left Wing
| Unit(s) | Hex(es) |
|---|---|
| Hanno the Great (OC) | Anywhere |
| Maharbal | 3435 |
| Bostar | 3228 |
| African PH (3-5) or North African HI (5-10) | 3223-28 |
| Mauretanian MI (1-4) | 3229-32 |
| Carth. Levy MI (9-16) | 3624-31 |
| Sacred Band HC (1-5) | Within 2 hexes of 3435 |
| African Elephant (11-20) | 3012-21 |
Carthaginian Command: Hamilcar and Hanno are both Overall Commanders (OCs) in this battle. Hamilcar (or use the Xanthipus counter from SPQR with Elite Initiative) is the OC for all Right Wing leaders and units. Hanno (use the Hanno from SPQR with strategy '4', or use the Hasdrubal Gisgo counter) is the OC for all Left Wing leaders and units. The Numidian Prince Naravas (use Syphax) may only issue orders to Numidian LC.
Rebel Army
| Unit(s) | Hex(es) |
|---|---|
| Mercenary Corps | |
| Mathos (OC) | Anywhere |
| Phoxidas | 1626 |
| Iberian LI (1-3) | 1619-21 |
| Ligurian MI (1-3) | 1622-24 |
| Greek Merc. HI (1-2) | 1625-26 |
| Samnite MI (1) | 1627 |
| Bruttian HI (1) | 1628 |
| AS-XIV Cohort (a) (Deserter Unit) | 1629 |
| Thracian LI (1) | 1630 |
| Illyrian LI (1) | 1631 |
| Cretan LI (1) |
Rebel Command: Mathos is the Rebel Overall Commander (OC). If you don't have his counter, use Nicanor instead. Only the OC, Mathos, may issue Line Commands (LCs). Subordinate leaders may not issue LCs.
Line Eligibility
- Carthage: (numbering as printed)
- African PH and North African LI
- African PH and Mauretanian MI
- Carth. Levy MI
- Sacred Band HC
- Numidian LC
- African Elephants
- Rebels:
- HI, MI and LI
- LI and SK
Victory Conditions
A player wins by forcing his opponent to withdraw.
Army Withdrawal Levels
- Carthaginian Army: Withdraws when units with TQ points totalling 105 have been eliminated.
- Rebel Army: Withdraws when units with TQ points totalling 100 have been eliminated.
Army Size and TQ Levels
| Army | Size | Numbers | Rout Ratio | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 203 | 15,400 foot, 4,900 horse, 100 elephants | 35% | 1.51 |
| Rebels | 300 | 27,600 foot, 2,400 horse | 30% | 1.08 |