description Star Wars: Armada Overview
Star Wars: Armada is a fleet-scale miniatures game originally published by Fantasy Flight Games and set during the Galactic Civil War. Players command capital ships, fighter squadrons, and named characters from the Rebel Alliance and Galactic Empire, using maneuver tools, command dials, dice, and upgrade cards. Its delayed command system requires large ships to plan orders in advance, distinguishing their movement from more immediate fighter operations.
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How does the maneuver system work in Star Wars: Armada?
Star Wars: Armada uses a physical maneuver tool with clickable joints that determine a ship's speed and turning radius. Capital ships build momentum and cannot stop or reverse, so players must plan several moves ahead to avoid flying off the table or exposing their sides to enemy fire.
Is Star Wars: Armada still being produced with new releases?
Star Wars: Armada was originally produced by Fantasy Flight Games but has had a very limited release schedule in recent years compared to Star Wars: Legion or X-Wing. While not officially cancelled, new product announcements have been sparse, and many expansions are difficult to find at retail.
What ships are included in a standard Star Wars: Armada starter set?
The Star Wars: Armada Core Set includes a Victory-class Star Destroyer for the Galactic Empire and a CR90 corvette and Nebulon-B escort frigate for the Rebel Alliance, along with fighter squadrons. Additional ship expansions include iconic vessels like the Imperial-class Star Destroyer and the MC80 Mon Calamari cruiser.
How long does a game of Star Wars: Armada typically take?
A standard game of Star Wars: Armada usually lasts around two hours and is played over six rounds. Players alternate activating their ships and fighter squadrons, with each round involving navigation, squadron commands, and firing.
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