Ink & Iron
Sketch Warfare
Iron Corps
Heavy Armor & Defensive Fortifications
- Passive: +20% defense bonus on Supply Zones, Forests & Bases.
- Exclusive Unit: Heavy Siege Tank — massive HP & splash firepower.
- Doctrine: Defensive choke points and holding victory centers.
Vanguard Legion
Blitz Mobility & Stealth Ambush
- Passive: +1 movement on open terrain & ambush bonus in forests.
- Exclusive Unit: Blitz Recon Vehicle — 4-tile rapid raider.
- Doctrine: Fast flanks and surprise forest strikes.
Commander Ranks & Progression
Advance through 7 Rank Tiers (Recruit → General). Promotions require meeting both Minimum Matches Played and Minimum Wins. Track live rank progress on your Profile tab.
Smart Auto-Stances & Badges
Units automatically adopt tactical stances with canvas badges:
DEFEND (+25% Defense) — On Bases, Capture Zones, or stationary.
AMBUSH (Stealth + 1.5x Dmg) — Restricted strictly to Infantry inside Forest tiles.
ADVANCE (Max Speed) — Moving along waypoints. (Manual override available in Inspector).
Faction Doctrines & Exclusive Units
Iron Corps: Heavy Armor (+20% defense on fortified tiles) & Heavy Siege Tank.
Vanguard Legion: Blitz Mobility (+1 speed on open ground) & Blitz Recon Car.
Command Power & Special Abilities
Earn CP by holding zones (+1/turn) and dealing damage (+1 per 25 dmg).
Flare (2 CP) — Reveals 3×3 fog for 1 turn.
Smoke (3 CP) — Blocks direct attacks in 3×3 area.
Artillery (4 CP) — 35 splash damage on 3×3 area.
Fog of War & Strict Recon
Shrouded tiles completely hide enemy units on the map and in the Inspector panel. Units inside Forests remain invisible until attacking or an enemy steps adjacent.
Victory Conditions & Siege Lockout
Victory: Capture enemy Main Base or eliminate all enemy units.
Under Siege: If an enemy is adjacent to your Base or Supply Zone, recruitment is locked until cleared.
Tactical Unit Counter Cheat-Sheet
| Unit Type | Category | Best Counter Target | Auto-Stance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rifle Squad | Infantry | AT Crews (1.5x Dmg) | 50% Armor Penalty | DEFEND / ADVANCE |
| Scout Infantry | Infantry | Recon & Forest Ambush (1.5x Dmg) | AMBUSH / ADVANCE |
| Anti-Tank Squad | Infantry | Tanks & Armored Cars (2.5x Penetration) | DEFEND |
| Armored Car | Vehicle | Infantry & AT Crews (1.5x Crush) | ADVANCE |
| Heavy Siege Tank | Vehicle (Iron Corps) | Infantry & Chokes (1.5x Crush) | DEFEND |
| 🗲 Blitz Recon Car | Vehicle (Vanguard) | Infantry Flanking (4 Move / 1.5x Crush) | ADVANCE |
Commander Guest
Rank: Recruit