Scene to Stats: Mandalorian Leaders

“Not all Mandalorian are bounty hunters. Some of us serve a higher purpose.”

–    Bo-Katan Kryze

Mandalorians are a varied people of disparate cultures, often mistakenly generalized by the outside galaxy due to their common home and their distinctive visor. Clan Kryze, at the head of the Nite Owls, has woven a storied history on all sides of galactic conflict, and now seeks to reclaim Mandalore from the Empire and bring their clans home. The Children of the Watch prefer anonymity, living in reclusive coverts to avoid catastrophe, which nevertheless found them. As unlikely allies, Clan Kryze and the Children of the Watch would venture to the tortured landscape of Mandalore to confront whatever challenges await and build a better future for all Mandalorians. Read on for more about the powerful personalities that lead these legendary clans in the latest release for the Mandalorian Clans Battle Force and for STAR WARS: Legion, the Mandalorian Leaders!

Bo-Katan, Savior of Mandalore premiers in Star Wars: Legion as a Commander unit, playable leading your Mandalorian Clans Battle Force just as she is supporting your Rebel Alliance or Galactic Republic collection! The Death From Above keyword, common to Kryze-affiliated Mandalorians, rewards the clever use of her Jump and rapid Speed to navigate terrain on your battlefields for a lethal attack. Bo-Katan Kryze is no stranger to crossing paths with some of the galaxy’s finest and most infamous, and is a quick draw with her Dual Blaster Pistols, with the High Velocity keyword to prevent even a Jedi or opposing Mandalorian from spending their Dodge tokens!

Bo-Katan Kryze leads her people into battle with a pair of unique Command Cards. A Higher Purpose grants Bo-Katan the Barrage and Relentless keywords, allowing her to perform two free Attack actions with his pistols as she maneuvers, and grants her Pierce beyond that which may be granted by her Darksaber! Mandalore Will Survive grants her Clan Kryze allies a free Move after their Attack actions, boosting the impressive mobility of the jetpack-clad clan to even greater heights.

Axe Woves is a loyal member of Clan Kryze, serving for years under Lady Bo-Katan Kryze, the heiress to what remains of Mandalore’s throne. He features the Tactical 1 and Mandalorians are Stronger Together keywords, like his fellow Clan Kryze Veterans, and the Coordinate: Clan Kryze keyword to lead them into battle, or to have Bo-Katan’s back!  With Charge, Axe can rapidly close the gap and wield his Vibroknife & Pistol in tandem to harry the foe.

The Armorer is the enigmatic leader of the Tribe, a covert of the Children of the Watch, a Mandalorian clan which sought a return to ancient tradition as a means to shepherd their endangered peoples. Should her covert be threatened, The Armorer will protect it with the tools of her trade, the Hammer and Tongs, devices steeled for forging beskar and capable of cleaving lesser armor with ease. With her Aid keyword, The Armorer can grant her Reliable Surge token, among others, to nearby Children of the Watch units. She features the brand new This is the Way keyword, which allows nearby allied Children of the Watch units to make the listed action(s) when she is issued an Order.

 

With The Armorer at their lead, the Children of the Watch go into battle with carefully tended equipment in spite of their humble living conditions. The We Shape Ourselves Command Card may be Divulged to grants allied Children of the Watch units the Cache keyword to be better prepared for the coming conflict, and may also be played to Recover a number of your units, removing their Suppression and reloading their armaments for another volley. With Both Hunter and Prey, The Armorer may suffer a Wound to perform a second Activation, pushing herself to the limit to defend the next generation of her clan.

Paz Vizsla is hulking warrior, clad in armor considered heavy even by the standards of the Mandalorians and wielding a massive Repeating Blaster. An honor bound defender of the Children of the Watch, his This is the Way: Aim 2 ensures he and his nearby allies take careful aim as they advance, and allows him to apply his Steady and Overwhelm keywords to their fullest. Loyal to the last, his Go, There Are Too Many… Command Card has the incredible Permanent effect of granting him null Courage, the Versatile keyword for his blaster, and an endless supply of Standby tokens – at a cost.

All four of the finely detailed miniatures in this expansion include a matching Upgrade Card, to be played equipped to your Mandalorian Troopers even if not being played as a unit of their own! Bo-Katan Kryze can rally her Clan Kryze to inspiring heights, removing their Suppression and granting Charge. Axe Woves leads his unit with discretion, granting them Infiltrate and a flexible version of the Independent keyword. The Armorer boosts the Courage of her Children of the Watch and grants them the Reliable 2 keyword, which is very valuable to Mandalorian Warriors and Initiates alike! Paz Vizsla brings a powerful Repeating Blaster and the This is the Way keyword to lead his unit with unrelenting discipline.

All of these warriors and more are coming soon to battlefields near you, to the endlessly flexible and customizable Mandalorian Clans Battle Force. Will you swear loyalty to only a single of these mighty clans, or will you unite Mandalorians for a brighter future?