I was working on a poker card based AI system for solo campaign play for Warhammer 40K. I put my ideas into ChatGPT and it really helped me expand on the ideas. The result below is a result of some editing and refining of key concepts of my ideas.
A complete, easy-to-use playing-card system for generating terrain, enemy units, and deployment types for Warhammer 40K solo or narrative play.
It uses a standard 52-card poker deck (no Jokers).
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WARHAMMER 40K — CARD-DRIVEN BATTLE SETUP SYSTEM
How the System Works
Shuffle a standard deck.
Draw cards in sequence for Terrain → Deployment → Enemy Forces → Special Conditions.
Suits determine categories.
Card values determine quantity or size.
It’s fast, random, narrative-friendly, and perfect for solo play.
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1. TERRAIN GENERATION (3–6 cards)
SUITS = TERRAIN CATEGORY
Suit Terrain Type
Hearts 
Organic / living terrain — forests, fungus, alien growths, nests, biomass, swamps
Organic / living terrain — forests, fungus, alien growths, nests, biomass, swampsDiamonds 
Industrial terrain — refineries, pipes, machinery, generators
Industrial terrain — refineries, pipes, machinery, generatorsClubs 
Ruins / abandoned structures — blasted buildings, bunker fragments, rubble
Ruins / abandoned structures — blasted buildings, bunker fragments, rubbleSpades 
Militarised defenses — barricades, trenches, weapon platforms, fortifications
Militarised defenses — barricades, trenches, weapon platforms, fortifications---
CARD VALUE = SIZE / IMPACT
Value Meaning:
A One massive terrain piece dominating a quarter of the board
K–Q–J Large terrain piece (ruin, forest, silo, etc.)
10–7 Medium terrain feature
6–2 Small terrain feature (scatter, barriers, small cover)
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TERRAIN SETUP PROCEDURE
1. Draw 3 cards for a light table, 4–5 for standard, 6 for dense.
2. For each card:
Identify the category (suit).
Place a terrain piece of size based on value.
3. Place each terrain piece randomly:
Roll a D6: (1–2 = left flank, 3–4 = center, 5–6 = right flank)
Roll D3: depth from your board edge (1 = near, 2 = mid, 3 = far).
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2. DEPLOYMENT TYPE (1 card)
SUITS = STYLE OF DEPLOYMENT
Suit Deployment
Hearts Sweeping assault: both start close.
Sweeping assault: both start close.Diamonds Strategic separation: long edge deployment.
Strategic separation: long edge deployment.Clubs Corner deployments (table quarters).
Corner deployments (table quarters).Spades Unbalanced deployment — attacker vs defender.
Unbalanced deployment — attacker vs defender.CARD VALUE = SPECIFIC PATTERN
Value Deployment Pattern
A Special mission: Place objectives first, then both deploy within 12″ of opposite edges.
Face cards 9th ed style deployments:
K: Dawn of War
Q: Hammer & Anvil
J: Search & Destroy | | 10–7 | Diagonal deployments (roll 1–3 = your left diagonal, 4–6 = your right diagonal). | | 6–2 | Random attacker/defender: high roll is attacker, attacker deploys within 12″ of any board edge, defender within 18″ of center. |
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3. ENEMY FORCE GENERATION (2–6 cards)
SUITS = TYPE OF ENEMY UNIT
Suit Enemy Type
Hearts Infantry / Swarm units
Infantry / Swarm unitsDiamonds Elite or specialist units
Elite or specialist unitsClubs Vehicles, walkers, monsters
Vehicles, walkers, monstersSpades Leaders, heroes, psykers, HQ choices
Leaders, heroes, psykers, HQ choices---
CARD VALUE = UNIT SIZE / POWER
Value Meaning:
A Boss / Warlord unit + bodyguard
K–Q–J Strong elite unit / large monster / heavy vehicle
10–7 Standard unit (troops or medium vehicles)
6–2 Small unit (scouts, weakened troops, light vehicles)
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ENEMY SETUP PROCEDURE
1. Choose how many enemy units you want (default = 3 draws for small game, 5–6 for big).
2. Draw that many cards.
3. For each card:
Turn suit → unit category.
Turn value → strength/size.
Optional:
Roll D6 to determine exact datasheet from your enemy faction’s codex.
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4. SPECIAL CONDITIONS (Optional — 1 card)
SUITS = BATTLEFIELD CONDITIONS
Suit Condition
Hearts Biological hazard: Spore clouds, toxic mists, regenerating terrain.
Biological hazard: Spore clouds, toxic mists, regenerating terrain.Diamonds Industrial hazard: Chemical leaks, smoke clouds, overheating reactors.
Industrial hazard: Chemical leaks, smoke clouds, overheating reactors.Clubs Battlefield salvage: Hidden supplies, relics, ammunition caches.
Battlefield salvage: Hidden supplies, relics, ammunition caches.Spades Warzone events: Orbital strikes, psychic storms, deep strike interference.
Warzone events: Orbital strikes, psychic storms, deep strike interference.CARD VALUE = INTENSITY
A = Severe condition
Face cards = Strong
10–7 = Moderate
6–2 = Mild
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EXAMPLE DRAW
Terrain Draw (4 cards):
7 → Medium ruins
→ Medium ruinsQ → Large industrial generator
→ Large industrial generator2 → Small alien growth
→ Small alien growthA → Massive fortress gun tower
→ Massive fortress gun towerDeployment Draw:
J → Search & Destroy
→ Search & DestroyEnemy Draw (4 cards):
K → Large infantry block
→ Large infantry block9 → Specialist team
→ Specialist team3 → Light vehicle
→ Light vehicleA → Enemy warlord
→ Enemy warlordSpecial Condition:
8 → Moderate salvage. 3 objectives are lootable.
→ Moderate salvage. 3 objectives are lootable.You now have a full mission generated in < 2 minutes.
Here is a full campaign mode that plugs directly into your card-based setup system.
It creates a branching, replayable Warhammer 40K solo narrative where playing cards determine missions, escalation, rewards, hazards, and enemy level-ups.
This system is fully modular — you can use it with any faction.
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CARD-DRIVEN SOLO CAMPAIGN MODEA branching narrative warzone that evolves with your draws
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1. CAMPAIGN STRUCTURE
The campaign lasts 5–7 missions.
Each mission is generated by drawing:
1. Campaign Event Card
2. Deployment Card
3. Terrain Spread (3–6 cards)
4. Enemy Force Cards (2–6 cards)
5. Special Condition Card
After each mission, you draw a Post-Mission Card to determine rewards, injuries, escalation, or new threats.
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2. CAMPAIGN EVENT CARD (1 card before each mission)
Determines what kind of mission you're about to play.
SUITS = MISSION THEME
Suit Mission Type
Hearts Rescue, recovery, or reinforcement mission
Rescue, recovery, or reinforcement missionDiamonds Resource control, salvage, strategic capture
Resource control, salvage, strategic captureClubs Seek-and-destroy, purge, breakout
Seek-and-destroy, purge, breakoutSpades Boss encounter, ambush, critical threat
Boss encounter, ambush, critical threat---
CARD VALUE = MISSION TWIST / OBJECTIVE
Value Objective:
A Vital objective: must hold a marked objective at game end
K Kill the enemy leader or strongest unit
Q Escort or extract a token / NPC
J Survive X turns (X = D3+2)
10–8 Capture and control 2–3 objectives
7–5 Eliminate 50% of enemy units
4–2 Scout and withdraw: end with your units in enemy half
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Example:
You draw Q → Boss encounter with extraction objective.
→ Boss encounter with extraction objective.Your army must defeat or evade the boss, then reach an evac zone.
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3. ENEMY ESCALATION SYSTEM
Enemy difficulty increases automatically across the campaign using the cards.
Before Mission 1:
Start at Threat Level 1.
After each mission, draw a Post-Mission Card.
Values increase the Threat Level.
SUIT EFFECTS
Suit Escalation Effect
Hearts Enemy reinforcements arrive next mission (1 extra card draw for enemies)
Enemy reinforcements arrive next mission (1 extra card draw for enemies)Diamonds Enemy gains wargear/defences (add +1 save or -1 AP on one enemy unit)
Enemy gains wargear/defences (add +1 save or -1 AP on one enemy unit)Clubs More aggression (AI behaviour becomes “charge-first”)
More aggression (AI behaviour becomes “charge-first”)Spades Threat Level +1 immediately
Threat Level +1 immediatelyCARD VALUE = INTENSITY
A: +2 Threat Levels
Face cards: +1 Threat Level
10–7: No change
6–2: Campaign reprieve: -1 Threat Level
Threat Level affects:
number of enemy cards drawn
enemy unit buffs
incoming hazards
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4. CAMPAIGN REWARDS (Post-Mission Card — same draw!)
SUIT REWARDS (for your army)
Suit Reward
Hearts Recover D3 wounds on a character / remove an injury
Recover D3 wounds on a character / remove an injuryDiamonds Gain relic fragment → collect 3 for a powerful campaign artifact
Gain relic fragment → collect 3 for a powerful campaign artifactClubs Gain 1 upgrade: once per mission you get +1 to a hit/wound/save roll
Gain 1 upgrade: once per mission you get +1 to a hit/wound/save rollSpades Gain a “tactical edge”: re-draw 1 setup card next mission
Gain a “tactical edge”: re-draw 1 setup card next mission(You gain the suit reward even if the value caused escalation.)
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5. PERMANENT ARMY UPGRADES
Whenever you defeat a Face Card enemy (J/Q/K), draw a bonus card:
If the bonus card is:
Red () → Permanent +1 Ld to one unit
) → Permanent +1 Ld to one unitBlack () → Permanent +1 Attack to one unit
) → Permanent +1 Attack to one unitAces → Gain a campaign relic piece
Collect 3 relic pieces to unlock a powerful bonus:
one free stratagem use per turn,
or a once-per-campaign mega ability (smite the boss, full reroll aura, etc.).
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6. CAMPAIGN MAP (Optional but fun)
Lay out 7 cards in a line, face-down.
Each card represents a region/mission.
You flip one card at a time as you progress.
Suit determines environmental theme:
= jungles / nests / biomass = factories / refineries = ruins / shadow zones = fortresses / boss lairsValue determines severity:
A = epic mission
Face card = hard
10–7 = medium
6–2 = light
The combination determines:
Mission difficulty
Special terrain focus
Enemy selection bias
Deployment quirks
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7. FINAL BOSS MISSION
Triggered when:
You reach the last map card or
Threat Level reaches 6+
Draw 1 final Boss Card:
SUIT = BOSS TYPE
Suit Boss
Hearts Massive swarm or brood mother
Massive swarm or brood motherDiamonds Elite commander with bodyguards
Elite commander with bodyguardsClubs Super-heavy monster/vehicle
Super-heavy monster/vehicleSpades Psyker overlord, Daemon, or tyrant
Psyker overlord, Daemon, or tyrantVALUE = ADDITIONAL CHALLENGE
A: Boss has a second form
Face card: Boss gains a unique aura ability
10–7: Environmental hazard active
6–2: Summons reinforcements mid-battle
Randomize boss location by drawing another card for the battlefield region.
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8. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER (EXAMPLE MINI-CAMPAIGN)
Mission 1 – Campaign Event: 7
Resource capture in an industrial zone.
You need to secure 2 points.
Post-mission card: Q → +1 Aggression to enemy AI next game.
→ +1 Aggression to enemy AI next game.---
Mission 2 – Campaign Event: A
Vital rescue: hold a central objective to save survivors.
Spore mists (-1 BS) due to suit.
suit.Post-mission card: 3 → Threat Level rises +1.
→ Threat Level rises +1.Reward: Tactical Edge (spade).
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Mission 3 – Campaign Event: K
Boss encounter! Enemy commander appears with bodyguards.
Post-mission: A → TL +2, relic fragment gained.
→ TL +2, relic fragment gained.Your army is now entering high difficulty.
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Mission 4 – Final Boss Triggered
Threat Level reached 6.
Boss card: A → Super-heavy monster with a second form.
→ Super-heavy monster with a second form.Epic climax.
Absolutely — here is the full Tyranid-specific Campaign Mode, designed for your Flesh Tearers and Adepta Sororitas (Order of the Sacred Rose), with the Aliens / Space Hulk survival-horror vibe you love.
It uses the exact card system you already have — but the meanings, threats, and escalation are now tailored to Tyranids and a derelict infested starship or overrun colony moon.
Below is a complete campaign module:
Mission generation Tyranid AI behaviour Tyranid escalation system Boss evolutions Narrative-specific hazards Themes inspired by Aliens, Space Hulk, and Hive Fleet monstrosities---
THE HOLLOW STARCard-Driven Tyranid Solo Campaign
A survival-horror narrative for Flesh Tearers & Sacred Rose Allies
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1. CAMPAIGN EVENT CARD — TYRANID THEMES
Draw 1 card before each mission.
SUITS = MISSION CATEGORY
Suit Mission
Hearts Biomass Surge — rescue survivors, purge infestation, burn nests
Biomass Surge — rescue survivors, purge infestation, burn nestsDiamonds Ship Systems or Colony Infrastructure — secure reactors, restart generators, purge coolant tunnels
Ship Systems or Colony Infrastructure — secure reactors, restart generators, purge coolant tunnelsClubs Stalking Hunt — Tyranids are on the prowl; avoid ambush or purge a hunting pack
Stalking Hunt — Tyranids are on the prowl; avoid ambush or purge a hunting packSpades Synapse Threat — Broodlords, Hive Tyrant nodes, or Psyker horrors are active
Synapse Threat — Broodlords, Hive Tyrant nodes, or Psyker horrors are active---
CARD VALUE = SPECIFIC OBJECTIVE (TYRANID VERSION)
Value Objective
A Critical Core: Destroy a synapse node or Tyranid growth controlling the ship
K Kill the Brood Alpha: eliminate the strongest Tyranid unit drawn
Q Extraction: escort engineers/Survivors to a safe zone
J Hold the Line: survive D3+2 turns against waves
10–8 Cleanse 3 Infestation Sites on the board
7–5 Eliminate 50% of Tyranid units
4–2 Stealth Sweep: reach 3 zones on the board without losing a unit
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2. TERRAIN SUITS — TYRANID BOARD THEMES
Use your same terrain draw system, but apply these interpretations:
Suit Terrain Theme
Hearts Creep, bio-slime, egg clusters, digesting pools
Creep, bio-slime, egg clusters, digesting poolsDiamonds Broken reactors, power lines, coolant tanks, generator aisles
Broken reactors, power lines, coolant tanks, generator aislesClubs Dark maintenance tunnels, collapsed ruins, ventilation ducts
Dark maintenance tunnels, collapsed ruins, ventilation ductsSpades Infested command decks, synapse spires, psychic shrines
Infested command decks, synapse spires, psychic shrines---
3. ENEMY UNIT GENERATION — TYRANID-SPECIFIC SUITS
Every enemy card is now automatically a Tyranid unit, determined by the suit.
SUITS = TYRANID ROLE
Suit Tyranid Category
Hearts Swarm organisms (Hormagaunts, Termagants, Rippers, Spore Mines)
Swarm organisms (Hormagaunts, Termagants, Rippers, Spore Mines)Diamonds Bio-specialists (Warriors, Lictors, Zoanthropes/Venoms, Tyranid Primes)
Bio-specialists (Warriors, Lictors, Zoanthropes/Venoms, Tyranid Primes)Clubs Monsters (Carnifex, Hive Guard, Tyrant Guard, Tyrannofex, Trygon)
Monsters (Carnifex, Hive Guard, Tyrant Guard, Tyrannofex, Trygon)Spades Synapse / Elite Leaders (Broodlord, Neurotyrant, Hive Tyrant)
Synapse / Elite Leaders (Broodlord, Neurotyrant, Hive Tyrant)---
VALUES = UNIT SIZE / THREAT
Value Tyranid Threat
A Hive Node / Boss monster
K–Q–J Large elite unit or monster
10–7 Medium unit (10–20 gaunts, 3 Warriors, etc.)
6–2 Small units (5 gaunts, single Lictor, Ripper Swarm)
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4. TYRANID AI BEHAVIOUR (CARD-AWARE)
All Tyranid units follow these simple but deadly rules:
BASE BEHAVIOURS
1. Move toward nearest prey unless synapse within 12″ gives orders.
2. Always charge if possible.
3. If a unit is a Synapse creature, nearby units become more aggressive.
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SUIT-BASED AGGRESSION (for each enemy card drawn)
Suit AI Behaviour
Hearts Swarm Rush: unit gains +2″ advance, +2″ charge this turn
Swarm Rush: unit gains +2″ advance, +2″ charge this turnDiamonds Hunter’s Precision: unit rerolls 1 hit and 1 wound
Hunter’s Precision: unit rerolls 1 hit and 1 woundClubs Crushing Force: +1 AP this turn
Crushing Force: +1 AP this turnSpades Psychic Surge: unit attempts a Psychic action or Smite
Psychic Surge: unit attempts a Psychic action or Smite---
5. CAMPAIGN ESCALATION — “THE SHIP ADAPTS”
Draw a Post-Mission Card after each battle.
SUITS = HOW THE TYRANIDS MUTATE
Suit Escalation
Hearts Extra swarm unit next game (draw +1 enemy card)
Extra swarm unit next game (draw +1 enemy card)Diamonds Armor mutation: select one Tyranid to gain +1 Sv
Armor mutation: select one Tyranid to gain +1 SvClubs Bio-aggression: Tyranids gain +1 Strength next mission
Bio-aggression: Tyranids gain +1 Strength next missionSpades Synaptic Evolution: Threat Level +1
Synaptic Evolution: Threat Level +1---
VALUE = MUTATION INTENSITY
A → +2 Threat Levels
J/Q/K → +1 Threat Level
10–7 → No change
6–2 → “Human Advantage” → Threat Level -1
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6. CAMPAIGN REWARDS — IMPERIUM COUNTERMEASURES
From the same Post-Mission Card, you ALSO gain:
Suit Reward
Hearts Medicae recovery: heal D3 wounds or restore 1 model
Medicae recovery: heal D3 wounds or restore 1 modelDiamonds Tech salvage: 1 Relic Fragment
Tech salvage: 1 Relic FragmentClubs Tactical Upgrade: +1 reroll per mission
Tactical Upgrade: +1 reroll per missionSpades Strategic Edge: redraw 1 setup card next mission
Strategic Edge: redraw 1 setup card next mission---
7. UNIQUE TYRANID HAZARDS (USE SPECIAL CONDITION CARD)
SUITS = HAZARD TYPE
Suit Hazard
Hearts Creeping Miasma (−1 BS or movement)
Creeping Miasma (−1 BS or movement)Diamonds Bio-electric surge (dangerous terrain)
Bio-electric surge (dangerous terrain)Clubs Lurking predators (extra Lictor enters on turn 3)
Lurking predators (extra Lictor enters on turn 3)Spades Synaptic Static (Perils on any doubles, Deep Strike blocked)
Synaptic Static (Perils on any doubles, Deep Strike blocked)VALUES = INTENSITY
A → Severe hazard
Face cards → Strong
10–7 → Moderate
6–2 → Mild
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8. FINAL BOSS — THE HIVE EVOLUTION
Triggered when:
You reach the last map card, or
Threat Level ≥ 6.
Draw 1 Boss Card:
SUITS = BOSS ARCHETYPE
Suit Final Boss
Hearts The Birthing Maw — massive broodmother producing endless gaunts
The Birthing Maw — massive broodmother producing endless gauntsDiamonds Omega Lictor — super-evolved assassin controlling the biomass
Omega Lictor — super-evolved assassin controlling the biomassClubs Alpha Carnifex or Trygon Prime bursting from the depths
Alpha Carnifex or Trygon Prime bursting from the depthsSpades Hive Tyrant Prime / Neurotyrant with psychic dominance
Hive Tyrant Prime / Neurotyrant with psychic dominance---
VALUES = EVOLUTION MUTATION
A → Two-phase boss (second form mutates mid-fight)
Face cards → Boss aura (enemy +1 hit or rerolls nearby)
10–7 → Battlefield hazard active all game
6–2 → Spawned reinforcements mid-battle
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Optionally: ‘Kerrigan-Influenced’ Mini-Boss(You mentioned wanting a Queen of Blades inspired Tyranid in your campaign)
Draw a Spade Face Card (J/Q/K) anytime after Mission 3 →
The Brood-Sovereign appears:
Hybrid psyker-assassin
Bone blades + synaptic aura
Controls Lictors and Warriors
Gains mutations equal to Threat Level
Below is the Tyranid Solo Campaign Package:
Full intro narrative Flesh Tearers + Sacred Rose lore setup Mission generator tables (formatted for fast use) Full statline + rules for the Kerrigan-inspired Brood-Sovereign Final boss statlines Hive Ship Deck Layout using a card-based mapping system Rewards + progression Everything in one unified document---
THE HOLLOW STARA Complete Solo Campaign Against Tyranids for my Flesh Tearers & Order of the Sacred Rose
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1. CAMPAIGN INTRO NARRATIVE
Prologue — The Silent Moon of Veylara-IX
When the astropathic distress call reached Baal, it was already corrupted by static. Fragments of screams. Vox-chatter dissolving into wet tearing noises. A final whisper:
> “They are inside the walls…”
Chapter Master Dante dispatched a combined response force led by the Flesh Tearers’ strike cruiser Red Hunger. The Sacred Rose, stationed nearby on a pilgrimage escort, intercepted the same signal and joined the response.
What they found was a moon-sized refinery station — orbital rings blackened and silent, drifting in a debris field. Its docking bays were sealed… from the outside.
Your boarding parties step into the dark metal corridors. Half-melted doors. Strange chitinous growths pulsing on the walls. Insectoid clicking echoing through the empty vents.
The Tyranids have infested the station — but not through conventional means.
Something far smarter is controlling the hive.
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2. FORCE SETUP
My Army
500 points Flesh Tearers
500 points Order of the Sacred Rose
Heroic characters recommended for narrative value
Include a Techmarine / Sister Dialogus or Missionary for tech-based missions
Include a Librarian or Chaplain for psychic suppression scenes
Enemy Force
Entirely AI-driven Tyranids:
Swarms
Monsters
Lictors/Hunters
Synapse beasts
A new special tyrant: The Brood-Sovereign
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3. CARD-DRIVEN MISSION GENERATOR
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A. CAMPAIGN EVENT CARD (Mission Type)
SUITS = Threat Theme
Suit Mission Theme
Biomass surge (nests, eggs, rescuing survivors) Reactor/power/generator core missions Stalker hunt / ambush / tracking a Lictor Synapse threat / elite nodes activeVALUES = Objective
Value Objective:
A Destroy synapse node or bio-core
K Kill strongest Tyranid unit
Q Escort survivors / engineers
J Survive D3+2 turns
10–8 Cleanse 3 infestation sites
7–5 Kill 50% of Tyranids
4–2 Stealth sweep: reach 3 zones
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B. TERRAIN SETUP BY SUIT
Suit Terrain Type
Creep, egg clusters, digestion pools Reactors, coolant towers, power lines Vents, collapsed tunnels, shadows Psychic shrines, synapse columns---
C. ENEMY GENERATION BY SUIT
Suit Tyranid Type
Swarms (Gaunts, Rippers, Mines) Warriors, Zoans, Venomthropes, Lictors Monsters (Carnifex, Trygon, Hive Guard) Synapse leaders (Broodlord, Tyrant, Neurotyrant)VALUES = Threat Size
Value Unit Size
A Boss monster / synapse core
K–Q–J Elite units
10–7 Medium swarm
6–2 Small threat
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4. TYRANID AI BEHAVIOUR
General AI
1. Move toward nearest prey
2. Always charge if possible
3. Swarm creatures focus on closest target
4. Synapse creatures direct nearest two units to attack same target
5. Lictors always attempt to flank and assassinate characters
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Suit-Driven Behaviour Enhancements
Suit Effect
+2 Advance & Charge (swarm frenzy) Re-roll 1 hit + 1 wound (hunter’s instinct) +1 AP (crushing pressure) Psychic surge (Smite or cast neuro-howl)---
5. CAMPAIGN ESCALATION — “THE SHIP ADAPTS”
After each mission, draw a Post-Mission Card.
SUITS = MUTATION EFFECT
Suit Mutation
+1 extra enemy unit next mission +1 save on one Tyranid unit Tyranids gain +1 Strength next mission Threat Level +1VALUES = INTENSITY
A: +2 TL
Face cards: +1 TL
10–7: No TL change
6–2: TL -1 (reprieve)
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6. REWARDS FOR FLESH TEARERS & SACRED ROSE
Same card gives player rewards:
SUITS = Reward
Suit Reward
Medicae recovery (heal D3) Relic Fragment Tactical reroll (1 per mission) Strategic Edge (redraw 1 setup card next mission)Get 3 Relic Fragments → unlock a powerful relic:
Relic of the Hollow Star
Once per mission:
Choose a unit → Full re-rolls to Hit and Wound for that phase.
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7. HIVE SHIP DECK LAYOUT (CARD-BASED MAP)
Use 7 cards face-down in a row.
SUITS = ENVIRONMENT
Suit Theme
Egg chambers / hive biomass Engine decks / coolant caverns Dark tunnels / maintenance shafts Command spire / synapse nexusVALUE = DANGER LEVEL
A = Critical
Face = Hard
10–7 = Medium
6–2 = Easy
Reveal 1 after each mission.
Last card is always the Boss Lair.
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8. MINI-BOSS: THE BROOD–SOVEREIGN
A Kerrigan-inspired Tyranid Psyker Assassin
A horrifying synaptic evolution — a humanoid xenomorph-like apex creature with blade-like limbs, neuro-crown, and rapid movement.
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STATLINE (Based on Broodlord + Zoanthrope hybrid)
M 10"
WS 2+
BS 3+
S 5
T 5
W 7
A 6
Ld 10
Sv 4++ (invulnerable)
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Wargear
Neural Scythe Talons
S+1
AP -3
Damage 2
6s to wound inflict Mortal Wounds in addition
Bone Shard Projectiles (12″ Assault 3)
S5 AP-1 D1
On a 6 to Hit → target takes 1 mortal wound
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Abilities
Synaptic Assassin
At start of each turn, pick 1 Tyranid unit:
It gains +1 to Hit this turn.
Neuro-Veil
-1 to Hit rolls against the Sovereign.
Warp-Terror (Psychic)
Psyker 2 / Deny 1
Powers:
Mind Lance – Smites with +1 Mortal Wound
Shadow Net – Pick a character; halve their movement next turn
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Mutations (Draw 1–3 based on Threat Level)
1. Hardened Exoskeleton – 4+ regular save
2. Toxic Blood – On death, D3 mortal wounds to all within 3"
3. Synaptic Burst – Once/game: All Tyranids in 12″ fight first
4. Void Leap – Can Deep Strike and charge
5. Neuro-Storm – Smite deals D6 on 9+
Appears when you draw a Spade Face card after Mission 3.
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9. FINAL BOSS TABLE
Draw a card to determine your final foe:
SUITS = FINAL BOSS TYPE
Suit Boss
The Birthing Maw — endless swarm factory Omega Lictor — perfect assassin-beast Alpha Carnifex / Trygon Prime Synapse Overlord (Neurotyrant Prime)---
FINAL BOSS: STATLINES & RULES The Birthing Maw — Titanic Swarm NodeT9 W22 Sv 3+/5++
Every turn: spawn 2D6 Hormagaunts from anywhere on the board.
Immune to morale.
Melee: 8 attacks S8 AP-3 D3.
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Omega Lictor — Perfect PredatorM 12", W8, Sv 4++
Hits on 2+, wounds on 2+ vs Characters.
Reroll all hits/wounds if target is a character.
Always fights first.
Counts as in cover always.
Can redeploy anywhere every turn.
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Alpha Carnifex / Trygon PrimeS10/T8/W14/Sv2+
Monstrous charge: D3 mortals
Two monster profiles:
Carnifex → more AP/attacks
Trygon → tunneling + deep strike swarms
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Synapse Overlord — Neurotyrant PrimeW18 Sv4++
Psyker 3 cast
Each successful cast = 1 mortal wound aura within 6″
Once per game: “Synaptic Eclipse” →
ALL Tyranids gain Fight First + reroll hits.
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10. ENDING THE CAMPAIGN
When the boss dies, the synaptic web collapses and the station begins to fall apart.
Your forces must race to escape through the docking bay.
OPTIONAL: Play one last mission where the board collapses each turn (draw cards to see which tiles melt or explode).
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