This project exists to offer an alternative way to play Warhammer 40k, by addressing two of it's biggest shortcomings - it can be big and slow, and it has a high barrier to entry for new player.

You might ask "Isn't that what Kill Team is for?" and you'd have a point, but Kill Team is diverging ever further from regular 40k and it leaves a void, one which Vanguard attempts to fill.

• As much as possible, stick to the 40k core rules and codecies. This means that time and money invested into Vanguard also carries over into regular 40k.

• Don't add restrictions to what models and wargear a player can use; allow for an interesting variety, even in very small games. New models should mean new opportunities.

• Support very small games. This keeps the barrier to entry much lower than normal.

• Enable the game to scale up with a player's growing collection, until they are ready to play regular games of 40k.

• Quick to learn.
• Quick to play.
• Easy to transport.

If Vanguard sounds like a game you'd like to play, see the Vanguard Rules, and feel free to provide feedback on the Discussion Page.

You can contact me directly at [email protected]