Mark McG vs Rand
Round 4 Game 1
Mark McG – Britons – 6 Banners
Rand – Rome – 4 Banners
After ranged attacks on both flanks, Rome advances quickly on the right flank into the Barbarian lines. An early rally by the Britons fails to mobilize more men to the front lines and Roman medium infantry moves up to close with the light units on the right flank. Caratacus leads his warriors and smashes into a group of medium infantry but fails to push the Romans back across the Severn River. A double march allows the Romans to gain the ramparts and push back most of the Britons. Heavy fighting pays out in the Roman right flank in the mountains and the lone remaining rampart, though Scapula is cut down in a mountain pass by warriors. A clash of shields destroys most of the Britons’ left flank and the Briton leader flees off the battlefield to safety. With banners at 4 to 4, the Briton right flank surges forward on an unprepared Rome, catching two light units flatfooted in the riverbed, pushing both back to the edge of the battlefield. Rome attempts to stabilize its lines, but the Britons chase down and smash apart the shaken light units, winning the battle.
Round 4 Game 2
Mark McG – Rome – 3
Rand – Britons – 6
A line command allows the entire Roman army to advance, peppering the Britons with ranged fire. Withering the storm, the Britons hold, but the Roman right flank is quickly on them. Fighting breaks out and the Britons overwhelm the Romans, killing or pushing back all who have crossed the river. A second Roman surge over the river is again broken up and the Britons lead 5 – 2. Sporadic fighting goes on, with pushes and retreats up and down the battlefield, both sides trying to gain the upper hand. The Britons warriors take the brunt of the further fighting, continuously holding back the Romans, though poor cards and improbable dice luck hampers the Romans as well. A Roman unit is cut off and after almost fighting its way free from the trap, is destroyed, giving the Britons the victory.
One of the more interesting terrain minded scenarios, lots of fun to play and tactically challenging. Thank to Mark McG for two great games, and his help with a couple of the rules. Good luck to him in the rest of the tournament.