Firestorm: Armada
Firestorm Armada
This game is our second major product release, and follows the same ethos with which we designed The Uncharted Seas, both are games that are easy to learn and give a fast paced game. We are big fans of naval games whether they are on the ocean or in deep space, so it was a logical progression to ask our sculptors here at Spartan Games to work on some futuristic ship designs.
Firestorm Armada launched on November 23rd with four fleets in place: Terrans, Dindrenzi, Aquans and Sorylian. All four fleets also had Carrier upgrade ships available for them and in our 96 page core rule book we detailed two more races - The Directorate and The Relthoza. Over time we will roll out more upgrade ships, including such things as Escorts, Heavy Cruisers, Leviathans, Gunships and so on.
This initial fleet offering gives us the invading forces of the Dindrenzi, an aggressive empire of humans whose fleets have invaded the planetary systems of their human cousins, the Terrans. Fortunately for the Terrans, they are able to call on the support of their allies, the Aquans and the Sorylian. The borders of their empires converge in a stellar region known as Fathoms Reach which bears the brunt of the Dindrenzi invasion.
This group of defending planets is collectively known as the Alliance of Kurak, and the primary focus of the initial assault by the Dindrenzi takes place in and around the planetary systems of Fathoms Reach. This is known by military forces in a more evocative way: The Storm Zone.
Our intention is to add more ship designs to the starter fleets to give them more breadth and flexibility, and create new fleets in the future. We will widen the scope of Firestorm Armada over time and develop an ongoing campaign environment for games set within the The Storm Zone.
NOTE: We have just found a packaging error on the Aquan Starter Fleet. It mistakenly says 6 Cruisers and 3 Frigates included. It should instead state that 6 Frigates and 3 Cruisers are included in the box. We apologise for any confusion this may cause.
Race Resources
We will be adding materials to the various Race Sections on a rolling basis. Keep checking back to see what exciting news we have for your chosen race.
Terran Empire
The commanders of the Navy of the Terran Satellite Charter are dedicated to the protection of the systems within Fathoms Reach against the invading Dindrenzi forces. They have their best Terran warships deployed at the front as part of the Terran Storm Fleet, with the assistance of the Terran Allied Fleet, which includes battlegroups of Sorylian and Aquan warships.
Dindrenzi Federation
Relatively fledgling as a race the Dindrenzi Federation is aggressive and intolerant of others - especially the Terran Empire. A race based around a military bedrock, the Dindrenzi has waged this war with only one thing in mind: annihalation of Terra and its allies.
Sorylian Collective
This race has suffered badly in the initial stages of the Dindrenzi War, largely due to poor initial deployment and by being caugth out by the sheer speed with which the Dindrenzi Fleets have advanced. They have always dispersed their fleets to respond to any crisis within the Collective, whether it is caused by Terran colonists, Raiders or the Dindrenzi.
Aquan Prime
The Aquans are fully committed to fight the threat of the Dindrenzi for as long as it takes, and if necessary even invade Dindrenzi space in order to reduce or destroy their support bases. They have full confidence in the Kurak Alliance and have left their more distant territories stripped of defences and logistics.
Downloads
Follow this link to find a variety of downloads that will be helpful when evaluiating the Firestorm Universe.