Scene to Stats: Rebel Sleeper Cell

“Make ten men feel like a hundred.”  –Cassian Andor, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story™

Insurgence is a subtle art. While passionate speeches and public figures keep the spirit alive, the real work is done by the soldiers on the ground who work to grow the roots of a burgeoning Rebellion. These individuals come together to form teams of clandestine pockets of resistance and ultimately aim to exploit seams in the Empire’s defenses. While these efforts can look like simple errors in the great Imperial machine, they are much more noticeable when instead used as the opening salvos in the lead-up to open warfare. When a sleeper cell is finally ready to reveal itself, these teams are a critical tool in any commander’s arsenal. Join us now as we take a closer look at the Rebel Sleeper Cell for Star Wars™: Legion.

A new addition to Rebel armies, the Rebel Sleeper Cell slips into lists as a Special Forces unit. Gathering all their might for a decisive engagement, this unit starts with six miniatures. A trooper unit with 2 Courage, they are dedicated to their cause and will fight under any circumstance to complete their mission. Representing their knack for surprise attacks, Scout 2 ensures this unit starts the battle in an advantageous position. Additionally, Nimble means that the Sleeper Cell will gain a dodge after they spend a dodge, helping make up for their lack of heavy armor. Finally, Rebel sleeper cells confidently approach their targets with weapons drawn, which is why their profile includes Tactical 1 to keep their aim true even when moving through the battlefield.

When they’re ready to strike, the Rebel Sleeper Cell has several tools to give you an advantage in battle. Preferring to use weapons that are easy to conceal, these warriors will use their Blaster Pistols to take targets down at range. With two black dice each and Surge to Hit, these troopers can put down a large volume of fire to announce their presence to an unsuspecting enemy. In melee, their Blaster Pistols still serve them well, changing to one black and one white attack die, and gaining Suppressive. Finally, these troopers can surge forward and deliver a nasty surprise to armored targets, utilizing their Det Packs. Impact 1 and a single red attack die per mini will certainly leave a mark on any vehicle unfortunate enough to allow these fighters to rush in and drop their payloads.

Finally, the Rebel Sleeper Cell unit card has built-in flexibility with their many upgrade slots. An elite unit more specialized than the standard Rebel Trooper, they naturally have a Training upgrade slot. Upgrades like “Up Close and Personal” will work particularly well with their short range, giving the unit a dodge after unleashing a range 2 assault, and then gaining it back with Nimble. “Emergency Transponder” can be equipped to the unit’s Comms slot, providing a dodge or aim token in a key moment—which combines particularly well with Nimble, or their inherent Tactical 1. A commander looking to get the Rebel Sleeper Cell as close as possible to the target may decide to equip Recon Intel to their Gear slot, which brings the unit to Scout 3! These are already powerful ways that the Rebel Sleeper Cell can dominate a key flank, but read on to see the new Personnel and Heavy Weapon upgrade cards this unit brings to your games of Star Wars: Legion.

Two new upgrade cards round out the Rebel Sleeper Cell. The first of these is the R4 Astromech. While normally used for common repairs and diagnostics, this droid instead has been retrofitted for early warning. When a unit equipped with the R4 Astromech ends a move at range 1 of one or more objective tokens, it gains a dodge token. This makes the Rebel Sleeper Cell exceptionally good at advancing into enemy territory and establishing a beachhead for your forces.

When a little less inclined to engage enemies at close range, the Rebel Marksman adds a powerful sniper to the Sleeper Cell. If the unit is not engaged, you can choose an unengaged enemy trooper unit in line of sight. Roll one red attack die. If the result is a surge or critical, the chosen unit gains one wound and one suppression token. This formidable upgrade will be key to keeping the enemy’s heads down as your forces advance to victory!

When you’re ready to resist the oppression of the Empire, be sure to pre-order your copy of the Rebel Sleeper Cell unit expansion at your local game store or through the webstore today. And check back later for yet another installment of From Scene to Stats, the series where we give you your first look at how your favorite characters transition to the tabletop in Star Wars: Legion.

Until next time, Atomic Mass Transmissions, signing off.