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With Jedi Command, Master Windu effectively mobilizes the Republic forces against the Separatist threat. If the Clone Troopers fail, Mace approaches directly, using a Jedi Force Pull to engage the enemy and then his uniquely honed Vaapad Special Attack to dismantle the threat.
Count Dooku employs Forceful Diplomacy to bring Independent systems (and units) under the grasp of the Separatist Alliance. Dooku’s Sith training allows him the deadly use of Force Lightning Special Attack. In lightsaber battles, there is virtually no one with more refined skill, as the Makashi Duelist evades nearly every attack.
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Posted Jan 31, 2020:
The Heroes of Star Wars Scape Phantom Menace Playtesting Rewards
Separatists are running amok!
We need your help to bring Republic Forces to the battlefield. Starting now, through March 14, 2020, submit playtests for units listed below to earn playtesting reward points. At the end of the playtest window, those who have earned at least 4 points will be eligible to receive a reward (pics below).
ELIGIBLE UNITS
Qui-Gon Jinn - 3 slots available
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Padawan) - 3 slots available
Padme Amidala (Queen) - 3 slots available
Jar Jar Binks - 3 slots available
Gungan Army - 2 slots available
These designs available once all Phantom Menace playtesting slots filled!
Secret Designs!
Secret 1 - 3 slots
Secret 2 - 3 slots
Secret 3 - 3 slots
See the full details in the HoSS Playtesting Thread
REWARD POOL
Republic Dice Bowl - 6 points
Separatist Dice Bowl - 6 points
Imperial Dice Bowl - 6 points
Rebel Alliance Dice Bowl - 6 points
Independent Faction Dice Bowl - 6 points
Rancor - 3D Printed and painted (2 available) - 6 points
Droideka 3D Printed and painted (4 available) - 4 points
Anti-Infantry Battery 3D print - 5 points
Bacta Tank 3D print - 4 points
Containers & Canister DO set 3D print - 4 points
Gungan Army set 3D print (unpainted) - 6 points
Qui-Gon Jinn Star Wars Miniature - 4 points
Padme Amidala Star Wars Miniature - 4 points
Militiagung Infantry Squad Star Wars Miniature (3 available) - 4 points
Reward Pics
Here is the Rebel Dice Bowl:
Grand Republic Dice Bowl:
Independent Dice Bowl:
CIS Dice Bowl:
Imperial Dice Bowl:
HoSS Terrain Pieces:
Multiple rewards shown in this picture
Anti-Infantry Battery x2, Bacta Tanks x2, Crates & Canisters Sets x2 (2 large Crates, 4 Small Crates, and 3 Canisters per set)
Rancor x2:
Droideka 3-D printed and painted - 4 available
Images Coming Soon!
Gungan Army 3-D printed (figures will be unpainted)
Militiagung Squad Star Wars Miniatures - 3 available
Qui-Gon Jinn Star Wars Miniature
Padme Amidala Star Wars Miniature
November 28, 2019:
"Roger Roger"
The B1 Battle Droids may be fragile and Mass Produced, but their Insurmountable Numbers mean they keep coming. Don't let them swarm you, for when multiple B1s Open Fire on the same target, they are stronger.
"Where are those Droidekas?!"
Here they are. With a Deflector Shield Generator and Twin Blasters Special Attack, a Droideka is one of the most feared machines on the battlefield. If you let them get their shields up, you better run or hit them hard enough to create a Shield Overload.
The Holocrons will be available shortly as well as PDF versions of the cards. Happy Thanksgiving! May the Force be with you!
-Your friends at HoSS
May 4th 2019:
May the (Dark Side of the) 4th Be With You.
The Holocron of Darth Maul
Posted 16 Oct 2017:
Heroes of Star Wars 'Scape
Adventure Pack 3: The Forest Moon of Endor
The Second Death Star is hovering in the sky above the forest moon of Endor, protected by a shield generator on the moon's surface. A small strike team has been sent to the planet's surface, led by General Solo, to take out the generator while Rebel ships attack the Death Star from above. Upon arriving, the Rebels discover furry inhabitants who will play a crucial role in defeating the Empire. The Empire has also deployed new forces to secure their new battle station. Everything hangs precariously in the balance and the success (or prevention) of the operation now lies in your hands!
A new sub-faction arrives in the form of the Ewoks! With 2 Unique Heroes, 2 Common Heroes and a Common Squad, they arrive with bonding, rock bombs, battle horns, log traps and distractions!
Jedi Luke Skywalker and Chewbacca are already part of the Strike Team attacking the Imperial Shield Generator, but they are joined by General Han Solo, the cleverly deceptive Strike Leader, and a camo-wearing version of Princess Leia, feisty as ever! Even C-3PO makes a new appearance as the Ewok Deity, uniting the Ewok and Rebel forces to tip the balance against the Empire.
Patiently guarding the Shield Generator, waiting to spring a trap on the Rebels are the AT-STs, Stormtroopers, and Imperial Officers of previous releases, but two units are freshly deployed on Endor. The Scout Troopers bring their reconnaissance and sniper abilities to bear as ground troops, but also make use of Imperial Speeder Bikes to race through the forest and strafe enemy formations.
With Adventure Pack 3: The Forest Moon of Endor, the releases for the Original Trilogy are complete. A special release of a figure here or there is still in the works, but we are turning our attention to the second trilogy, beginning with Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Below are links to the individual threads and pdf's. The card images are also available in the X-2 Customs Card Printing App.
All cards pdf: Art images or Figure images
Ewok Glider pdf
Ewok Hunters pdf
Ewok Scout pdf
Wicket pdf
Logray pdf
C-3PO, Deity pdf
Han Solo (General) pdf
Princess Leia Organa (Endor) pdf
Scout Troopers pdf
Imperial Speeder Bike pdf
Finally, for those of you who print double sided cards, mac122 has also put together a Galactic Empire (Endor) card back and an Ewok card back to go along with the already released Endor Leia card back. They are available in the X-2 Customs Card Printing App as well as in the pdf files linked above.
We hope you enjoy this release, and have a happy NHSD!
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Heroes of Star Wars Scape (HoSS) presents:
Posted 25 June 2023:
Small Expansion 9
Masters of the Force
The Clone Wars have waged a heavy toll and the conflict has spread throughout the galaxy. As star system denizens have been caught between the Galactic Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, two powerful leaders have emerged to lead the charge on each side, both of whom are some of the most skilled force users in the galaxy.Posted 25 June 2023:
Small Expansion 9
Masters of the Force
With Jedi Command, Master Windu effectively mobilizes the Republic forces against the Separatist threat. If the Clone Troopers fail, Mace approaches directly, using a Jedi Force Pull to engage the enemy and then his uniquely honed Vaapad Special Attack to dismantle the threat.
Count Dooku employs Forceful Diplomacy to bring Independent systems (and units) under the grasp of the Separatist Alliance. Dooku’s Sith training allows him the deadly use of Force Lightning Special Attack. In lightsaber battles, there is virtually no one with more refined skill, as the Makashi Duelist evades nearly every attack.
May the Force be with you!
-Your friends at HoSS
-Your friends at HoSS
Olds (ie - not News)
Spoiler Alert!
Posted 4 May 2022:
Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi has uncovered something on Kamino... A clone army for the Galactic Republic. A new tide sweeps across the galaxy as the Clone Troopers begin to push back against the Separatist Alliance. But who really ordered these Troopers.. and why?
HoSS presents SSE6: The Clones Strike Back!
The Holocron of Clone Troopers
HoSS's first released Episode II design will hopefully kick off some more soon to come. Will you play with them or against them, either way let us know what you think. They'll definitely be useful to some of the units in testing. Of course, as always, May the 4th be with you!
Posted 4 May 2021:
May the Fourth Be With You!
HoSS presents SSE5: Into the Maw
"Don't move, Lando!"
"Wait! I thought you were blind!"
"It's alright. I can see a lot better. Don't move!"
"A little higher! Just a little higher!"
Will Han save Lando from the Mighty Sarlacc?
Will Boba Fett escape from its clutches? Or will he be digested over a thousand years?
Can the Sarlacc eat B1 Battle Droids faster than they can be Mass Produced?
Can Darth Vader with his Royal Guard defeat the Sarlacc, or will they require Darth Maul's help?
Will the Ewoks manage to set off a Log Trap Special Attack on the Sarlacc and its Tentacles?
What other scenarios will you play out?
The Holocron of Sarlacc Pit
The Sarlacc is quite unique and plays differently than traditional Heroscape figures. We feel it is a neat addition to the HoSS universe, and we hope you enjoy it too!
P.S. - As usual, in addition to the pdf linked in the Sarlacc thread, the card images are also available in the X-2 Custom Card Printer.
Posted 1 Jan 2021:
Happy New Year!
Heroes of Star Wars Scape (HoSS) presents:
Small Expansion 8
Liberation of Naboo
As the Trade Federation's Droid Army marches across the planet of Naboo, Queen Amidala and her new Jedi friends have arranged a counterattack to distract the Trade Federation leaders from the true threat: the fighter pilots attacking the Droid Command ship. The Gungan Grand Army has joined with Queen Amidala in an attempt to liberate their planet. Luckily for the residents of Naboo, the Droid Army never uses any redundancy in their command and control system...
This release includes the first figures from our Galactic Republic faction. We at HoSS hope you enjoy this release. These figures are a lot of fun: Jar Jar creates chaos around him; Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon can Force Speed around the map to dispatch threats or re-live the epic duel with Darth Maul; Queen Amidala unites the Independent faction to her cause and inspires her troops; and the Gungan Grand Army is a tight playing faction that uses the Militiagung Infantry as its backbone. Below are links to the individual Holocron for each figure, along with card images in spoilers (art versions - figure versions also are available). And thanks to mac122, we also have rectangular card images for this new release. Heroscape style cards can also be printed in the X-2 Custom Card Printer or from one of the pdfs in the Downloads section (links below).
Also noteworthy: this release represents our 101st card released! We plan to celebrate this in the near future with a special release, a "Secret Design" that has been making its way through playtesting.
Qui-Gon Jinn
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Jar Jar Binks
Padme Amidala - Queen of Naboo
Militiagung Infantry
Militiagung Shieldbearer
Militiagung Cavalry
Spoiler Alert!
Spoiler Alert!
Posted 17 Feb 2020 said:Love custom Star Wars Heroscape cards, but hate cutting them out? Well, here's something for you! HoSS Original Trilogy (OT) Rectangular cards! Full sets of art and figure cards for each of the 3 factions from Episodes IV, V, and VI, are now available in the Downloads section! Cards are 3" x 4" and print 6 per page (some pages have fewer than 6). Each PDF also has a selection of faction-specific card backs you can print, if you desire.
HoSS Rectangular OT Rebel Art Cards (7.34 MB)
HoSS Rectangular OT Rebel Figure Cards (7.50 MB)
HoSS Rectangular OT Imperial Art Cards (5.39 MB)
HoSS Rectangular OT Imperial Figure Cards (5.31 MB)
HoSS Rectangular OT Independent Art Cards (9.65 MB)
HoSS Rectangular OT Independent Figure Cards (9.58 MB)
HoSS Rectangular OT Item Glyph Cards (3.25 MB)
Destructible Object cards:
HoSS Rectangular OT Destructible Object Cards (3.48 MB)
Posted Jan 31, 2020:
The Heroes of Star Wars Scape Phantom Menace Playtesting Rewards
Separatists are running amok!
We need your help to bring Republic Forces to the battlefield. Starting now, through March 14, 2020, submit playtests for units listed below to earn playtesting reward points. At the end of the playtest window, those who have earned at least 4 points will be eligible to receive a reward (pics below).
ELIGIBLE UNITS
Qui-Gon Jinn - 3 slots available
Obi-Wan Kenobi (Padawan) - 3 slots available
Padme Amidala (Queen) - 3 slots available
Jar Jar Binks - 3 slots available
Gungan Army - 2 slots available
These designs available once all Phantom Menace playtesting slots filled!
Secret Designs!
Secret 1 - 3 slots
Secret 2 - 3 slots
Secret 3 - 3 slots
See the full details in the HoSS Playtesting Thread
REWARD POOL
Republic Dice Bowl - 6 points
Separatist Dice Bowl - 6 points
Imperial Dice Bowl - 6 points
Rebel Alliance Dice Bowl - 6 points
Independent Faction Dice Bowl - 6 points
Rancor - 3D Printed and painted (2 available) - 6 points
Droideka 3D Printed and painted (4 available) - 4 points
Anti-Infantry Battery 3D print - 5 points
Bacta Tank 3D print - 4 points
Containers & Canister DO set 3D print - 4 points
Gungan Army set 3D print (unpainted) - 6 points
Qui-Gon Jinn Star Wars Miniature - 4 points
Padme Amidala Star Wars Miniature - 4 points
Militiagung Infantry Squad Star Wars Miniature (3 available) - 4 points
Reward Pics
Spoiler Alert!
Here is the Rebel Dice Bowl:
Grand Republic Dice Bowl:
Independent Dice Bowl:
CIS Dice Bowl:
Imperial Dice Bowl:
HoSS Terrain Pieces:
Multiple rewards shown in this picture
Anti-Infantry Battery x2, Bacta Tanks x2, Crates & Canisters Sets x2 (2 large Crates, 4 Small Crates, and 3 Canisters per set)
Rancor x2:
Droideka 3-D printed and painted - 4 available
Images Coming Soon!
Gungan Army 3-D printed (figures will be unpainted)
Militiagung Squad Star Wars Miniatures - 3 available
Qui-Gon Jinn Star Wars Miniature
Padme Amidala Star Wars Miniature
November 28, 2019:
"A communications disruption can mean only one thing: invasion."
The Droid Army of the Separatist Alliance has joined the "Battle of All Time".
Small Expansion 7
Attack of the Clankers
The Droid Army of the Separatist Alliance has joined the "Battle of All Time".
Small Expansion 7
Attack of the Clankers
"Roger Roger"
The B1 Battle Droids may be fragile and Mass Produced, but their Insurmountable Numbers mean they keep coming. Don't let them swarm you, for when multiple B1s Open Fire on the same target, they are stronger.
"Where are those Droidekas?!"
Here they are. With a Deflector Shield Generator and Twin Blasters Special Attack, a Droideka is one of the most feared machines on the battlefield. If you let them get their shields up, you better run or hit them hard enough to create a Shield Overload.
The Holocrons will be available shortly as well as PDF versions of the cards. Happy Thanksgiving! May the Force be with you!
-Your friends at HoSS
May 4th 2019:
May the (Dark Side of the) 4th Be With You.
The Holocron of Darth Maul
Posted 16 Oct 2017:
Heroes of Star Wars 'Scape
Adventure Pack 3: The Forest Moon of Endor
The Second Death Star is hovering in the sky above the forest moon of Endor, protected by a shield generator on the moon's surface. A small strike team has been sent to the planet's surface, led by General Solo, to take out the generator while Rebel ships attack the Death Star from above. Upon arriving, the Rebels discover furry inhabitants who will play a crucial role in defeating the Empire. The Empire has also deployed new forces to secure their new battle station. Everything hangs precariously in the balance and the success (or prevention) of the operation now lies in your hands!
A new sub-faction arrives in the form of the Ewoks! With 2 Unique Heroes, 2 Common Heroes and a Common Squad, they arrive with bonding, rock bombs, battle horns, log traps and distractions!
Jedi Luke Skywalker and Chewbacca are already part of the Strike Team attacking the Imperial Shield Generator, but they are joined by General Han Solo, the cleverly deceptive Strike Leader, and a camo-wearing version of Princess Leia, feisty as ever! Even C-3PO makes a new appearance as the Ewok Deity, uniting the Ewok and Rebel forces to tip the balance against the Empire.
Patiently guarding the Shield Generator, waiting to spring a trap on the Rebels are the AT-STs, Stormtroopers, and Imperial Officers of previous releases, but two units are freshly deployed on Endor. The Scout Troopers bring their reconnaissance and sniper abilities to bear as ground troops, but also make use of Imperial Speeder Bikes to race through the forest and strafe enemy formations.
With Adventure Pack 3: The Forest Moon of Endor, the releases for the Original Trilogy are complete. A special release of a figure here or there is still in the works, but we are turning our attention to the second trilogy, beginning with Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Below are links to the individual threads and pdf's. The card images are also available in the X-2 Customs Card Printing App.
All cards pdf: Art images or Figure images
Ewok Glider pdf
Ewok Hunters pdf
Ewok Scout pdf
Wicket pdf
Logray pdf
C-3PO, Deity pdf
Han Solo (General) pdf
Princess Leia Organa (Endor) pdf
Scout Troopers pdf
Imperial Speeder Bike pdf
Finally, for those of you who print double sided cards, mac122 has also put together a Galactic Empire (Endor) card back and an Ewok card back to go along with the already released Endor Leia card back. They are available in the X-2 Customs Card Printing App as well as in the pdf files linked above.
We hope you enjoy this release, and have a happy NHSD!
Posted May 4th 2017 - Happy Star Wars Day!
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!!!!!!
Small Expansion 5: Reinforcements for the Battlefront
HoSS couldn't let today pass by without getting something new out to all the HoSS players out there. So for today we have put together a few reinforcements for every faction. BoSS (Battlefields of Star Wars Scape) is also pleased to announce a new way to play an old game with our Battlefront Game System rules and maps. This new format will challenge your old ideas of army building and give rise to some new tactics. Finally, we have a small card update to announce which affects one of our first cards ever released.
Reinforcements Arrive
Changes are coming to the galaxy's criminal underworld as a new power rises to the top of the Black Sun criminal organization. Prince Xizor is always scheming and is a master of deception. Through the use of these abilities, he is always ready to employ the right resource at the right time to ensure another victory over his enemies and competitors.
Meanwhile, the Rebel Alliance has managed to string together a number of successes. This has garnered new backers and has allowed the Alliance to acquire new weapon systems while developing the battle hardened troops needed to wield them. The Rebel Vanguard brings much needed firepower to the fight, putting the Empire's AT-ST drivers on notice.
While the rank and file Stormtroopers, Snowtroopers, and Death Star Troopers are extremely effective at suppressing the general populace, the troublesome Rebellion has given rise to folk heroes who refuse to be corralled by these troopers. In response, the Empire has begun to train the fearsome Heavy Stormtrooper. These specialized troops are more heavily armed and armored to deal directly with the so called 'heroes' of the Rebellion.
Additionally, a brilliant new commander has gained honor and respect among the leaders of the Empire. Grand Admiral Thrawn now haunts the dreams of freedom fighters far and wide, somehow seeming to know every move they are going to make before they even make it.
As always, cards are available in the X-2 Card Printing App and PDF's of the cards are in the Downloads section, linked in the individual card threads. Also here is a pdf of all four cards, both art and figure versions.
New Battlefront Game System Rules and Maps
Those of you who have played the original Battlefront and Battlefront II video games will understand where this idea came from. For those of you who did not, the premise is fairly straightforward. On a map there are a number of strategic locations. Taking control of these locations can greatly influence the outcome of any battle. To accomplish this objective, two armies send wave after wave of troops out to seize control of and then defend these locations in an effort to overwhelm and conquer their adversary. Find out more by taking a look at the rules below. Then build an army and give them a try on one of our four new maps. The maps are included in the rulebook download. Once you get the hang of how things play you can easily import the system to most maps you may have previously used or that you may create in the future.
The Holocron of Battlefront Game System Rules
The Holocron of Scarif Beach Assault
The Holocron of Death Star Throne Room (also print the optional generator shafts to use with this map)
The Holocron of Jedi Temple
The Holocron of The Battle for Mygeeto
HoSS Card Update Announcement
One of the really nice aspects of having a fan driven custom project, released online only and for free, is that it is easier to go back and 'fix' your perceived mistakes. After spending the last few years playing with our Chewbacca card we have seen a slow decline in its effectiveness as each new release is made. More and more uncommon and common hero designs have been developed since our HoSS Master Set was released and more are on their way. This has caused Chewbacca's Wookie Rage power to become less and less effective because it currently triggers only against squad figures. In an attempt to correct that lack of foresight, and bring his card back in line with his 120 point cost, we have made a small change to how Wookie Rage triggers. Now Chewbacca will be able to fly into a rage and pull the arm out of the socket of any adjacent figure he fails to wound instead of just squad figures. You can see the wording update below:
WOOKIEE RAGE (Original)
If Chewbacca attacks an adjacent Squad figure with a normal attack and fails to destroy it, he may attack one additional time. Chewbacca may not use Wookiee Rage to attack more than twice in a single turn.
WOOKIEE RAGE (New version)
If Chewbacca attacks an adjacent figure with a normal attack and fails to inflict 1 or more wounds, he may attack one additional time. Chewbacca may not use Wookiee Rage to attack more than twice in a single turn.
Thank you all for your continued support and patience with this project. We do apologize for the inconvenience created by having to print out a new card. We really take these card revisions very seriously. We hope to make up for it soon with our final Return of the Jedi themed release, the Battle of Endor. Most of these units are completed, just a few left to wrap up. As always play testing would be a huge help to our ability to finish up. If you have some time please ask us about play testing opportunities. We really appreciate and value getting feedback from outside our little bubble before cards get released as it makes for a stronger and better HoSS experience for everyone.
Posted May 4th 2016 (Happy Star Wars Day!)
Heroes of Star Wars 'Scape
Small Expansion 4: The Emperor's Throne Room
May the Fourth be with you!
Posted 27 Jan 2016:
Heroes of Star Wars 'Scape
Adventure Pack 2: Jabba's Palace
Han Solo has been kidnapped by the evil crime lord Jabba the Hutt. The smuggler-turned-rebel is trapped in carbonite inside a seemingly impenetrable fortress. Pig-like Gamorreans guard every entrance, Jabba's majordomo Bib Fortuna is ever watchful, and there are rumors of a ferocious Rancor lurking somewhere in the palace… If one can get past those obstacles, there are bound to be all sorts of other scum and villainy loitering about. However, Jabba has underestimated the lengths our heroes will go to in order to rescue their friend. At this very moment Princess Leia Organa is undercover in the palace, and Luke Skywalker, having completed his Jedi training, is on the way…
In addition to 9 new squads and heroes, this release also contains an exciting set of new glyphs for HoSS play: Item Glyphs! Including iconic items such as the vibroblade, thermal detonator, and jetpack, Item Glyphs are sure to bring new twists to every battle. Additionally, Jabba the Hutt can award these Item Glyphs to Bounty Hunters who complete their assignment.
Villainous Leadership
Jabba the Hutt pdf
Bib Fortuna pdf
Item Glyphs Holocron
Item Glyph Rules pdf
- Thermal Detonator
- Repair Kit
- Infrared Goggles
- Bacta Patch
- Microbe Armor
- Targeter Ranging Scope
- Cortosis Vibroblade
- F-187 Fusioncutter
- Z-6 Jetpack
Scum of Jabba's Palace
Gamorrean Guards pdf
Rancor pdf
Quarren Thugs pdf
Duros Thugs pdf
Rodian Thugs pdf
Rebel Rescuers
Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight) pdf
Princess Leia Organa (Boushh Disguise) pdf
We round out this release with a great map from DanieLoche: Jabba's Palace itself! Included is a scenario where the Rebel Alliance heroes must attempt to free Han Solo from Carbonite and escape the palace.
Jabba's Palace Map & Scenario
Map Holocron
Map & Scenario PDF
Han Solo in Carbonite Item Glyph
Figure cards set pdf
Art cards set pdf
Item Glyphs set pdf
All of these cards, along with all previously available HoSS cards, are also available to print in Xorlof's X-2 Card Printing App.
We hope you enjoy the release! It has been a lot of fun designing these. Thanks to all our playtesters, and may the Force be with you all!
Posted 18 November 2015:
It's a HoSS dual release: two Super Secret Exclusives at once!
Super Secret Exclusive 2: Sands of Tatooine
The first SSE is an Episode IV flashback: the Tusken Snipers. A Tusken Sniper was first seen in Episode IV taking aim at Luke in his landspeeder as he and C-3PO went searching for R2-D2. The Tusken Snipers were then made more famous by their antics at the Boonta Eve Classic Podrace in Episode I, as they fired on passing podracers.
The Tusken Snipers add a dangerous ranged component to a Tusken Army (or any army) that even Jedi will fear.
Tusken Snipers pdf
Also being released with the Tusken Snipers is a slick new card back which is in the card pdf and is also available in the X-2 Card Printing App:
The Tusken Snipers are also a part of the newly completed HoSS Scenario map: Ben Kenobi's Den. Try to get Luke and the droids to safety along with old Ben Kenobi before they are overrun by the Sandpeople.
Ben Kenobi's Den Map & Scenario
Super Secret Exclusive 3: Droid Revolution
The second part of this release consists of the three remaining IG-88 droids, IG-88A, IG-88C and IG-88D. Contrary to the belief of most of the galaxy, IG-88B was not the only assassin droid of his model. There are three other IG-88 units that share the same sentience as their Bounty Hunter brother. Upon being activated and gaining sentience, the four droids killed all the "organics" in the lab where they were built and escaped. After that, all four droids worked together, led by IG-88A, in an attempt to start a galaxy-wide droid rebellion. Each droid has a different role: as the first unit to gain sentience, IG-88A is the leader of the droids, and manages a droid factory while posing as a human. The factory spits out droids carrying a "sleeper program" which IG-88A intends to activate after flooding the galaxy with his droids. IG-88A also assigned roles to each of the other IG-88 droids. IG-88B was assigned the role of a bounty hunter, IG-88C spent some time as a Mercenary Captain, and IG-88D became a dangerous assassin.
In HoSS, each version of IG-88 brings something unique to the table, either alone or all together in a frightening all-droid army.
IG-88A pdf
IG-88C pdf
IG-88D pdf
Also with the IG Droids is a new card back. It is included in the card pdfs and is available in the X-2 Card Printing App.
We hope you enjoy this release. Thanks to all our playtesters for your help, and may the Force be with you!
Posted 25 August 2015:
Public HoSS designs for Han Solo, on Tauntaun & Admiral Ozzel have now been completed and are ready to add to your collection. Admiral Ozzel prefers to overwhelm his enemies with a Surprise Attack while Hoth Han scouts out the enemy with a blaster pistol in hand, then rescues those allies who find themselves in a bit of trouble.
The recently formed BoSS group has also been busy at work, with a new competitive map based on the Hoth Generator Ruins. A perfect map to try out the new Hoth Han figure on! They also have completed the Swamps of Dagobah competitive map. Beware the swamp creatures that lurk just below the surface and don't get turned around in the fog. If you have not done so before, please stop by the BoSS section and give them your thoughts on the maps they are working on.
And as always, play testing is an essential aspect of the project. If you like what we have been doing here, please contribute with a play test or two. Ben Kenobi's Den is a quick little scenario Koolster has been working on for the BoSS group that could really use one new set of eyes to bring it home.
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HoloNet News Reports: Reshuffling at the Jedi Temple
HoSS is pleased to announce the promotion of three new Jedi Knights. TREX, Koolster25 and Tai-Pan have all had an impact on many of the completed HoSS cards, through constructive feedback during the play testing process. Now they will be joining in on the design discussions from beginning to end as part of the HoSS Inner Sanctum.
Along with those promotions, HoSS has elected to update and revise its membership structure. Going forward the following membership levels are now in effect:
Jedi Knight - We may choose to invite anyone with a lifetime HoSSRP of 15 points or more (some exceptions may be made) to become a Jedi Knight. Jedi Knights have access to the HoSS Inner Sanctum and can participate in all discussions but lack voting privileges. Jedi Knights still earn play test points for each play test. Instead of spending those points on a public design, Jedi Knights will spend their points to draft and design figures in the HoSS Inner Sanctum. These designs will be released as part of an official HoSS release.
Jedi Council Member - When a Jedi Council Member retires, we may choose to replace him with a Jedi Knight. Jedi Council Members are full voting members of the project and no longer track or spend HoSSRP points.
One with the Living Force - A Jedi Council Member or Jedi Knight that has retired becomes One with the Living Force. Through the Force they will still have access to the HoSS Inner Sanctum and may weigh in on debates if they so choose but do not have voting privileges. Members who have become One with the Living Force may LD a new design with permission from the current Jedi Council.
Posted 4 May 2015:
Small Expansion 3: Force Users
May the Fourth (or Force) Be With You!
The third time is the charm, and we are finally able to have a release on Star Wars Day!
Today we present 3 Force Users:
Darth Vader (II) pdf
Luke Skywalker, Padawan pdf
Yoda pdf
Along with 3 Destructible Objects:
Chemical Canister Destructible Object pdf
Container Destructible Object pdf
Crate Destructible Object pdf
Master Yoda is an ancient creature of unknown origin who is very powerful in the Force, despite his age and frailty. Yoda is able to use the Force to rearrange the battlefield to suit his army's strategy.
Padawan Luke is a fledgling Force User, untrained, impulsive and reckless in its usage when his friends are threatened. Darth Vader, on the other hand, is skilled in lightsaber combat and telekinesis.
Standing near a Chemical Canister can be a risky place to be in a battle, but nevertheless, a figure can hide behind it as well as the Container and Crate when attacked by a non-adjacent figure. One of our playtesters has also called them "Vader's Playthings."
We hope you enjoy this release! The entire set of cards are also available in the X-2 Card Printing App and in pdf form here:
Force Users Art Cards (DO's included) pdf
Force Users Figure Cards (DO's included) pdf
Thanks to all our playtesters for your help, especially TREX, Tai-Pan and Koolster25.
Posted 2 April 2015:
Small Expansion 2: Cloud City
"You truly belong here with us among the clouds." - Lando Calrissian
Take command of Bespin's Tibanna Gas Mining Facility and the Security Forces of Cloud City with HoSS Small Expansion 2! The Bespin Wing Guard recruits both ground troops as well as pilots. Although they have been known to fall into corrupt paths, the ground troops police and protect the citizens of Cloud City, as well as act as bodyguard for the Administrators of the city. The Cloud Car Pilots, when not airborne, are able to open a communication line to their comrades in the sky and call down airstrikes on enemies near their position.
The enigmatic Lobot uses his cybernetic implants to connect to the city's mainframe computer to guide the Security Forces and keep them in line. Lando, when not acting respectable, is off playing the odds and fast-talking his way out of sticky situations.
Bespin Guards pdf
Cloud Car Pilots pdf
Lando Calrissian pdf
Lobot pdf
We hope you enjoy playing the Bespin Faction! The entire set of cards are also available in the X-2 Card Printing App and in pdf form here:
Cloud City Art Cards pdf
Cloud City Figure Cards pdf
Happy Easter, and if you don't celebrate Easter, have a great weekend!
Also, HoSS Public Design #4 has been started: Admiral Ozzel. The Lead Designer for this figure will be Tai-pan. Please stop by and give your input...and playtests
Posted 24 November 2014:
SMALL EXPANSION 1: BOUNTY HUNTERS
Darth Vader needs to locate the Millenium Falcon so that he can bait his trap for the younger Skywalker. He has requested the assistance of six of the greatest and most dangerous Bounty Hunters and has offered "a substantial reward for the one who finds the Millenium Falcon." Interested parties are free to use any means necessary, but Vader wants them alive. He demands only one thing..... "NO disintegrations."
Boba Fett
IG-88B
Bossk
Dengar
4-LOM
Zuckuss
Enjoy, and happy hunting!
P.S. - cards are available in the X-2 Card Printer or here is a pdf file
Posted 27 June 2014:
Heroes of Star Wars 'ScapeAdventure Pack 1: The Battle of Hoth
It's finally here. After a lot hard work from the HoSS group and endless playtesters scouting out the deserted tundra of Hoth, one of their Probe Droids has returned with reliable intel that a Rebel base exists on the frozen planet and have leaked the information to Admiral Kendal Ozzel.
The Imperial Admiral has gathered up a fleet, known as Death Squadron, accompanied by Darth Vader, to assault the hidden station. When Admiral Ozzel left hyperspace too close to Hoth, however, the Rebels were alerted to the Empire's presence. The Rebels began to prepare for the necessary evacuation and raised the planetary shield. The admiral would be executed by Vader for this mistake and Captain Piett would take his place. On the ground, leading the Imperial attack, would be General Maximilian Veers.
Major Derlin and his staff would lead the Rebel forces during the defense. Derlin would arm his Rebel Snow Troopers and load up the DF.9 Anti-Infantry Batteries and Atgar Cannons.
Will you fend off the Empire's relentless assault? Or will you take down the Rebel's Shield Generator and cut short the Rebel evacuation? It's up to you to decide as you play through this Adventure Pack.
This set includes 10 cool Army Cards and 3 icy destructible objects. The cards have been released in original and new Hoth flavored versions! It also comes with 1 frosty rulebook, which includes new Occupancy rules for destructible objects as well as build instructions for 3 chill maps (download here).
Imperial Forces
General Veers
AT-ST
E-Web Trooper
Probe Droid
Snowtroopers
Rebel Defenders
Major Derlin
Atgar Cannon
Rebel Heavy Gunner
Rebel Snow Troopers
Hoth Inhabitant
Wampa
Hoth Equipment
Shield Generator
Anti-Infantry Battery
Bacta Tank
Maps
Wampa Cavern Battlefield
Echo Base Assault Battlefield
Abandoned Echo Base Battlefield
Cards
Standard card blanks
HoSS - Adventure Pack 1: The Battle of Hoth - Art
HoSS - Adventure Pack 1: The Battle of Hoth - Figure
Hoth-themed card blanks
HoSS - Adventure Pk 1: Battle of Hoth - Hoth Art
HoSS - Adventure Pk 1: Battle of Hoth - Hoth Figure
Additionally, HoSS cards will soon be available in Xorlof's X-2 Card Printing app.
We at HoSS are also proud to announce that the Battle of Hoth is ready for online play. We now have templates with 2D Figures: HoSS (Art) and 2D Figures: HoSS (Figures) that include all figures released, including this Adventure Pack. We are working on getting a 3D template out as soon as possible. The battlefields have also been created for Online 'Scape and have been added here.
Enjoy!
Posted 22 April 2014:
Now that it's out in the C3G Sanctum Access magazine, here is our Wave 1 teaser:
Posted 11 April 2014:
HoSS Wave 1 Map Contest
Contribute to the upcoming Wave 1 release by designing an awesome map!
HoSS is now accepting map designs for the following two Star Wars locales:
Echo Base (interior and immediate exterior of the base, not the epic outdoor tundra battle)
Spoiler Alert!
Wampa Ice Cave
Spoiler Alert!
Entries are due April 30th
Guidelines
Prizes
- Maps must be submitted with build instructions in either VirtualScape or PDF format and have at least one VirtualScape image or photo as well.
- Maps should have feasible terrain requirements. (Not more than a few Master Sets/Expansions)
- Maps must be modeled after one of the locales listed.
- Each contestant may enter a maximum of two entries, one for each locale.
- Maps may be Casual, Competitive, or Scenario style maps.
Get those map juices flowing! There are just under three weeks to the deadline. If that is not enough time to get some quality entries in, we will consider extending the deadline.
- Entries may be revised at any time before the deadline.
- Feedback may be solicited from the judges.
- Contestants will receive one HoSS Reward Point (HoSSRP) for each entry submitted.
- One winner for each locale will earn two additional HoSSRP's.
Posted 1 March 2014:
Heroes of Star Wars Scape
Super Secret Exclusive 1: Commanders
These units took a lot of work to make sure that we got them right. We wanted them to be fun and thematic, and we think we have succeeded! The Commanders are finally here to add to our existing HoSS units, one Commander for each faction:
Grand Moff Tarkin allows you to advance the Imperial Forces after winning initiative, but don't be too proud of his Technological Terror: Tarkin has a habit of underestimating the Rebel Alliance.
A-Zulmun is a Tusken Chieftain. He sits atop a Bantha as he bellows orders to his clanmates, urging them into frenzied battle!
The Rebel Captain is a true and loyal leader. He moves and fights with his troops, taking the point in their operations. The Rebel Captain sees the battlefield and moves his men into position, enabling them to Hold Steady until the enemy arrives. When the moment is right, he commands his men to open fire!
Notice: 5 December 2013, Greedo card revised.
Posted 1 July 2013:
Heroes of Star Wars Scape (HoSS) Master Set: A New Hope
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
It is with great satisfaction and excitement (and relief) that we proudly present this Master Set to you! It was a lot of work, but we have enjoyed it. We think the content is awesome, and we hope you will think so too! We have worked hard to give this set a delicious Star Wars flavor that brings the events of the movie to life, and we are really happy with how everything has turned out! Han and Chewie make an amazing team; Obi-Wan does all he can to protect Luke and can sacrifice himself to aid Luke posthumously; Leia is an indispensable inspiration for her troops; and Darth Vader can walk through just about any army single-handedly! Sneak into Detention Block AA-23 with your Rebel Heroes...can you save the Princess? Or, try to survive a battle with the ferocious Tusken Raiders on their home turf in Beggar's Canyon. All this great stuff is here!
In this set we have included 1 Rulebook (download here), 15 Army ards, 1 Glyph Card, 9 Maps and three new Force Symbols. The Force Symbols appear on the Army Card of some characters, much like the Flying symbol used on many C3G cards. The Force Symbols allow us to give a basic set of Force powers to many Force wielding characters and still have room on the Army Card to add some powers that are specific to each characer. The three Force Symbols are:
We have also created 3 Factions: Rebel Alliance, Galactic Empire and Independent. More factions will be created in future releases.
Rebel Alliance
Princess Leia Organa
Luke Skywalker
Han Solo
Chewbacca
Obi-Wan Kenobi
R2-D2
C-3PO
Rebel Troopers
The Glyph included in this Master Set is:
The Glyph of Moisture Vaporator
Many thanks to the map creators who entered our HoSS Map Contest! As promised, the winners' maps are featured in this Master Set alongside several maps of our own creation. Also, several of the maps in this set include fun scenario rules which allow you to reenact some of the scenes from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. The maps are included in the manual and will also be made available for individual download.
Tantive IV
Judland Wastes
Beggar's Canyon
Moisture Farms
Mos Eisley Cantina
Detention Block AA-23
Death Star Hallways
Tractor Beam Sabotage
Yavin 4 Outpost
Each item listed above (Army Card, Glyph and Map) will have its own Holocron Thread (similar to the Classic "Book of ... Thread") where questions and strategies regarding that figure, map or glyph may be posted. A listing of the Holocrons for all released items can be found in the Archives of HoSS Thread.
As always, you can find the latest HoSS news in the HoloNet News Thread
Learn about the project in general in the Welcome to HoSS Thread
For questions about HoSS, try the HoSS Question Dump Thread
For other Star Wars related chatter, see the HoSS Cantina Thread.
To help us release the next wave, see the HoSS Public Playtesting Thread.
And to help out with HoSS map design, see Battlefields of Star Wars Scape (BoSS)
List of Master Set figures and corresponding minis
Galactically awesome card backs
We think you'll enjoy this Master Set. Let us know what you think so that future releases will be even better!
Posted 17 June 2013:
Almost there...
Stay on target.
Almost there...
HoSS Master Set to be released before the end of June!
We are very excited and very close. Any last minute playtesting would be appreciated!
Originally posted 1 May 2013:
The Force is with you, young HoSS...
...but you are not a Jedi yet.
As we have been preparing for our Master Set Release, The Force has been with us. We have made great progress:
However, we want this release to be as high quality and well polished as possible. Which means that we still have work to do. Unfortunately, we will not be ready to release on May 4th.
- Finalized and carded 9 of the planned 17 units, with 2 more that are very close behind. (see below for a minis list)
- Map list is final or near final. Thanks to the community for all of the excellent submissions to our map contest!
- HoSS Rule Book is nearly complete.
Work remaining:
We are very excited to get this set out to all of you out there. But frankly, we underestimated the amount of work that it would take to get everything ready.
- Finish up testing on the remaining 6 cards. Most of the designs are close, and just need some playtests to validate powers/cost.
- A couple of the remaining units have a bit of design work and discussion still going on to get them right.
- Map testing still remains for some of the maps that will be included in the release.
- Rulebook needs some photos to be shot, after which the final layout can be completed.
We discussed doing a partial release on May 4th, but most of us felt that waiting until we are completely ready would be best. So we are diligently working on it. We hope that the remainder of the work will only delay us a few weeks. As always, we appreciate any help we can get from the community! Please check out the HoSS Public Playtesting Thread.
Originally posted 19 March 2013:
HoSS Master Set: A New Hope is scheduled for release on May 4th!
We are very excited to bring you this master set! It will include more than a dozen playtested cards from the Star Wars Universe on a nifty new card template. The set will also include Star Wars specific special rules and a number of maps depicting the locales of Star Wars Episode IV, all handsomely presented in an official HoSS rulebook.
But in order to make the May 4th release date, HoSS needs your help!
In order to get your help, we are be running two contests, both of which include prizes!
Playtesting contest winner has been announced! Congratulations to orgsbane!
The second contest is a map design contest. Rules and guidelines for this contest are in this thread. Basically we are looking for assistance with the design of balanced and fun maps which take place in that Galaxy far, far away. Casual and Scenario as well as Tournament style map entries will be accepted. Maps selected by the HoSS Jedi Knights will be included in the Master Set release rulebook with credit to the cartographer. This contest also will include cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places!
Subscribe to this thread and watch for the announcement of the map contest thread!
And for more information about HoSS: Welcome to HoSS
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Looks great Greygnarl!