SARDAKK N'ORR
DESCRIPTION
The Sardakk N'orr is a race of giant bugs. Bugs with weapons. And spaceships. They are, in fact, one of the more aggressive races in Twilight Imperium. Though not generally considered as much a threat as the L1Z1X and perhaps not as scary as the Nekro, the Sardakk is a good race to play for new players as it is very straightforward mechanically. (Not so much strategically, but experienced players should be offering a little guidance in that regard.) Still, it doesn't seem to be a race that garners a lot of attention and I doubt there are any experienced players who would put them in their top 5 races to play. Still, a good player can do a lot with these guys. You just need to realize that an aggressive strategy still requires a great deal of diplomacy.
Despite their reputation for violence, many of the galaxy's greatest street performers hail from the Sardakk N'orr.
SPECIAL ABILITIES
You receive a +1 to all your Combat Rolls during Space Battles and Invasion Combat rounds.
Doesn't get any more straightforward than that.
Doesn't get any more straightforward than that.
STARTING UNITS
5 Infantry
2 Carriers
1 Cruiser
1 PDS
1 Space dock
The Sardakk N'orr received a much-needed second Carrier in TI4. I think a lot of people house-ruled this in TI3.
2 Carriers
1 Cruiser
1 PDS
1 Space dock
The Sardakk N'orr received a much-needed second Carrier in TI4. I think a lot of people house-ruled this in TI3.
A Sardakk platoon breaches the hull of an Arborec Cruiser.
ANTHEM |
STARTING TECHNOLOGY |
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Nothing. That's right. They're just a bunch of dumb bugs. I guess that extra carrier came with a cost.
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RACIAL TECHNOLOGY
Valkyrie Particle Wave:
After making combat rolls during ground combat, if your opponent produced 1 or more hits, you produce 1 additional hit.
Exotrireme:
Dreadnought upgrade which makes the ship immune to Direct Hits; can self-destruct to destroy 2 units in the system.
After making combat rolls during ground combat, if your opponent produced 1 or more hits, you produce 1 additional hit.
Exotrireme:
Dreadnought upgrade which makes the ship immune to Direct Hits; can self-destruct to destroy 2 units in the system.
AGENT
This is great, as it lets you beef up your outer planets with new troops to expand more easily.
HERO
I love the theme of this card. Basically, your Carrier(s) run through a massive fleet and just smash into a planet where the Infantry can leap out of the wreckage. Yes, there is a cost as you lose the ships, but can be a great clutch move for endgame if you need to nab Mecatol Rex for a win, or a home system for a block.
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COMMANDER
Finally some competition for those defensive Sol infantry!
Unlock by having 5 planets in non-home systems. MECH
Just another trick the Sardakk N'Orr can use to make their ground forces even deadlier.
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FLAGSHIP
C'MORRAN N'ORR
Sustain Damage
Cost: 8 Battle: 2 dice at 6 Move: 1 Capacity 3
You receive +1 to your space combat rolls in this system.
Remember, a War Sun is getting auto hits teamed up with the Flagship! If those idiot bugs can ever get the tech.
Sustain Damage
Cost: 8 Battle: 2 dice at 6 Move: 1 Capacity 3
You receive +1 to your space combat rolls in this system.
Remember, a War Sun is getting auto hits teamed up with the Flagship! If those idiot bugs can ever get the tech.
HOME SYSTEM
Decent starting system overall, and double-docking capability.
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PROMISSORY NOTE
Not really my favorite of the Promissory Notes, but your opponents might be willing to make a deal for the assurance you will take your war machine elsewhere.
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