Dystopian Wars

Everywhere, conflict reigns. And as the nations of the world vie for control of territories across the globe, squadrons of warships and monstrous dreadnoughts sail forth, the pinnacle of these Great Powers’ naval might. And while onslaughts of apocalyptic firepower tear apart the seas, in this bold new era, warfare is not restricted to the waves alone. In the skies above, bizarre airborne craft, some sleek and nimble, others bloated and ponderous, duel with one another and with the ships on the surface below. Lurking out of sight beneath the waves, meanwhile, packs of underwater marauders reduce their unsuspecting quarry to sinking wrecks before retreating to the depths once more.

As the curtain begins to fall on the nineteenth century, the world is on the brink of war!
The Dystopian Age has begun.

Within this book, you will find the Core Rules for Dystopian Wars, a naval tabletop miniatures wargame that uses highly detailed miniatures to represent the frigates, cruisers, and flagships you will field upon the waves.

Dystopian Wars is a steampunk-themed tabletop wargame set in an alternate late-19th century where advanced “super-science” technology fuels nations clashing in epic land, sea, and air battles.Players control fleets of highly detailed miniature war machines, including battleships, land behemoths, and airships, to dominate the world’s seas, skies, and battlefields. The game focuses on individual vessels and strategic fleet customization, allowing players to outfit units with unique weapon systems to outmaneuver and destroy their opponents in a campaign of conquest or defense.

• Setting:

  An alternate 1870, known as the Dystopian Age, where technology, such as super-science and steampunk aesthetics, is centuries ahead of our own. 
• Gameplay:

  A miniature wargame focused on strategic combat and fleet customization. 
• Scale:

  Battles range from massive fleet engagements with giant war machines to smaller skirmishes with specialized units, utilizing naval, aerial, and land forces. 
• Factions:

  Players select one of several major world powers, such as the Kingdom of Britannia or the Empire of the Blazing Sun, each with unique technological styles and capabilities. 
• Core Mechanics:

  Players command their fleets to fight for resources and power, focusing on individual vessel survival and strategic weapon loadouts to gain dominance. 
• Miniatures:

  The game utilizes highly detailed miniatures to represent the colossal engines of destruction that dominate the tabletop battlefield. 
• Strategy:

  Players build and customize their fleets by outfitting individual units with specialized weapons and equipment, allowing for diverse strategies and approaches to warfare.