The Stalbanian-Khakistan War: The opening moves

Stalbania had once been part of the Khakistani Empire and had only gained its independence after a long and bitterly fought war. Khakistan had always resented the loss of Stalbania, and it was inevitable that one day they might seek to re-establish Khakistani rule over their former province.

An argument over the Stalbanian government’s introduction of tariffs on certain Khakistani products led to heightened tension along their mutual border, and eventually this led to several small cross-border skirmishes. After one particularly nasty incident, the Khakistanis issued an ultimatum … remove the tariffs or prepare for war! When the Stalbanians refused to acquiesce, the Khakistanis began to mobilise, and war became inevitable.

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Both armies started in the 'Start' box on the campaign map.

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Turn 1

Both sides threw a D6 die. The Khakistanis threw a 3, which took them to the 'Reserves have been called up' box and thence up the blue arrow. The Stalbanians threw 2, and advanced two boxes along the map.

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Turn 2

Both sides threw a D6 die. The Khakistanis threw a 3, and advanced three boxes along the map. The Stalbanians threw 5, and advanced five boxes along the map.

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Turn 3

Both sides threw a D6 die. The Khakistanis threw a 1, which took them to the 'Supply lines are broken' box and thence down the red arrow. The Stalbanians threw 4, and advanced along the map until it reached the Battle box.

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The stage was now set for the first battle of the campaign.