GMS Mission - 3 Hammer and Anvil - Take and Hold - Prepared Positions - GW Layout 1 - Version 5

Oct 7, 2026

This document provides the official tactical mission layout and specific rules for the German Major Series (GMS) tabletop tournament, focusing on the "Hammer and Anvil" deployment scenario. It outlines the "Take and Hold" primary mission objectives, the "Prepared Positions" rule allowing Battleline units to utilize Go to Ground and Heroic Intervention stratagems for 0CP, and detailed terrain specifications. The mission setup includes specific guidelines for ruin dimensions, wall status, and objective marker control mechanics starting from the second battle round. Designed for competitive play, this guide ensures standardized terrain placement and interaction, such as the classification of all gaps/windows as closed and specific line-of-sight constraints for complex terrain features. By defining these parameters, the document maintains fairness and consistency across match-ups for tournament participants.

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Pages1

Reading Time2 min

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Mission Specifications

Take and Hold Primary Mission

Prepared Positions Mission Rule

Terrain and Layout Rules

Terrain Specifications

Wall and Objective Mechanics

FAQs

What is the effect of the Prepared Positions mission rule?

It allows players to target their Battleline units with the Go to Ground and Heroic Intervention Stratagems for 0CP, provided they have not already used that specific Stratagem on a different unit during that turn.

How are objective markers controlled and scored?

Starting from the end of the second battle round, the player whose turn it is scores 5VP for each objective marker they control, with a maximum of 15VP per turn.

Are windows and gaps in ruins considered open?

No, all windows and gaps in the ruins are considered closed, affecting how units interact with the terrain features during the game.

Oct 7, 2026

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