Each side again started with 3 x 24 pt armies, the Trojans received 12 further points of standard stuff – to use as they desired.

The Trojans now rolled 4 dice – taking the best 3. They also had one +1 hero (Hector), one Paladin with the ability to shoot (Paris now joins the affray having been shamed into doing so by Hector) and an overall CinC with body guard, able to defend but not attack (Priam). The Trojans could also call up one of the Gods to help (Apollo) and had some help from Zeus in the form of 3 lightning blasts (magical attacks launched one per turn from any General element).

The Greeks had two ordinary hero's (Ajax and Patrocles ), no Behemoth, Diomedes is now wounded and lying in his ship and an overall CinC with body guard, able to attack (Agamemnon). The Greeks also had the ability to call up two of the Gods to help (Athena and Hera) but only one could be on table at any time.

The Greeks knowing they were up against it decided to deploy on a narrow frontage – suffering a huge disadvantage with one army now lurking on the other side of the Scamander River (with only one crossing point) – this crossing point became the focus of a dual between Paris (the Paladin) and a Greek Army General (a Knight) sadly Paris won – but had it gone the other way the again the Iliad would have been mirrored as Menelaus beats Paris in a single combat.

Loss of the general prevented the Greeks from bringing the army across the Scamander and the battle fell upon the other two Greek armies. Further across the narrow battle field Hector came out and slew Patrocles (though Hector once again retiring back to Troy), the Trojans managed to call upon Apollo for help and the god was seen locked in ferocious battle with numerous teddy bears – a combat which ultimately ended in success for the god. (I forgot to mention that Rob fielded his magnificent teddy bear seven year war hordes army complete with hero mounted on his faithful rocking horse – the only problem is now that everyone will want one……).

The Trojan mass slowly began to tell and although Paris was ultimately despatched by a passing beast pack and Marks central army was only a point (yes a single point) away from breaking the Greeks agreed they had been thrashed and the scene was set for the last encounter.

Now the Gods would have their say – the Iliad has them lining up, 6 to a side like a small boys football match to go and play for their chosen side, Athena, Hera, Poseidon for the Greeks, Aphrodite, Ares and Apollo for the Trojans – but Athena was the most relentless and dedicated of all the gods…..

Battle of Troy Wargame Scenario and Rules

Introduction
Battle 1
Battle 2
Battle 3