Poseidon’s Warriors

Poseidon’s Warriors is a set of wargaming rules for large-scale naval actions between fleets of Classical galleys from the Greek and Persian clash at the battle of Salamis to the battle of Actium that decided the fate of Rome. With so many of these battles taking place around islands or in narrow channels and shallow waters, sneaky tactics and cunning manoeuvres are a hallmark of warfare of this era, and the rules use an integrated turn system to allow a commander to position ships to go in and ram without being rammed in return, or to employ feints and traps to tempt the enemy out of position and leave his ships vulnerable to a follow-up strike. With data for ships throughout the period, rules for famous admirals, historical scenarios, a campaign system and a brief historical summary for those who wish to refresh their memory of the era, Poseidon’s Warriors offers everything players need to bring to the tabletop the battles and campaigns of the first great age of naval warfare.

• Setting: 

  The rules cover the period of Classical naval warfare, from battles like Salamis to Actium. 
• Gameplay: 

  Players control squadrons of galleys using integrated turns to position ships for ramming, feints, or traps. 
• Mechanics: 

  Combat is resolved using simple d6 mechanics to determine the outcome of ramming, artillery fire, and boarding actions. 
• Components: 

  The rulebook provides data for ships and admirals, historical scenarios, campaign rules, and suggestions for further reading. 
• Illustrations: 

  The book features color artwork by artists like Peter Dennis and photographs of miniature galleys, aiding in the visualization of the warfare. 
• Purpose: 

  It aims to provide players with the necessary knowledge and rules to refight ancient naval campaigns in miniature form.