[1.0] BLKOUT Supplemental
0] FAQ
The BLKOUT Supplemental is a reference tool for players. It
includes a list of Universal Special Rules, a Quick Reference,
frequently asked questions, and any relevant Rules from
Expansions.
The Supplemental does not include Unit cards or Unit
specific Special Rules. It only includes Rules from
Expansions that are not specific to Scenarios or Units from
those Expansions.
The Supplemental is considered the “Go To” Resource for up - No, roll at least one.
to date Special Rules.
[1.1] Matched Play
The goal of the matched play rules are to provide clear
guidelines for players on what to expect when they engage
in BLKOUT games outside of their regular play group.
[1.2] Matched Play Rules
Matched play games will require players to use the Control time abilities.
Point system.
Control Points - Players will begin each game with 3 Control - For blocking Line of Sight, no. For counting as in Smoke,
Points. They may never regain these Control Points.
Players may spend a Control Point to:
- Allow a Unit to benefit from a Battle Drill during its
Activation.
- Activate a Unit after they finish Activating a Unit.
- Add an additional D10 to their Initiative roll.
- Allow a Handler to make an Action after they finish an
Action. (Can be done multiple times in one Activation.)
[1.3] Matched Play Group Building
A matched play Group will consist of:
1 Handler Unit
1 Force Card
3 different Units from the chosen Force
Example Group:
1x Siege Handler Unit
Manticor Borz Group Force Card
1x Manticor Borz Group Bratva Unit Card
1x Manticor Borz Group CYKA Unit Alpha Card
1x Manticor Borz Insertion Team Unit Card
[2.
How many Models are in a Unit?
- The number of Grunts and Specialists listed on both sides
of the Unit card equal the total number of Models in that
Unit.
Do Data Attacks have a maximum range or require Line of
sight?
- No.
Can you roll less than 1D10 in a Skill Check?
Can you Ace Armor Checks?
- No, you can only Ace Skill Checks.
Does a Unit keep its Armory Item?
- No. A Model benefits from the Armory or uses the
Weapon only during the Activation in which it marked its
Combat Load. Imagine the Armory as limited use or one
Does a Smoke Token have a certain height?
yes. Models within 3” of the Token measured vertically are
in Smoke. Imagine it is infinite height for drawing Line of
Sight through it but not for counting Models as in Smoke.
Can a Lean Out Move be Reacted to by Overwatch?
- No, the Model is spending its Movement, not Moving that
distance when Leaning Out.
When Jumping do I have to have Line of Sight to the final
point?
- No, as long as Terrain doesn’t prevent the Model from
“moving” from its original point to the new point. IE:
Jumping through a wall of a totally enclosed structure.
Can I place a Blast Marker outside of Line of Sight?
- Only if your opponent agrees. We like to eyeball it and say
if it’s a thrown weapon (use your imagination) like a hand
grenade then you can simply halve the Range of the Weapon
to simulate the arc.
Suggested Rules - ask before using in Matched
Play
- All Infantry have Jump(1) to navigate terrain easier.
- Models 3” or more above other Models ignore their Cover.
This prevents weird Line of Sight measurements.
[3.0] QUICK REFERENCE
Game Setup
1. Choose Game size, assemble Groups, pick scenario, and
setup the Table.
2. Players set their Control Trackers to 3 and draw 3
Burncards per Player from the same deck.
3. Choose Deployment Edges and start the first Round.
Rounds Structure
Operation:
1. Remove all Ready, Engaged, and Light Smoke Tokens.
Remove Activation Markers from Units. Roll for Smoke
Tokens (6+).
2. Roll for Initiative. Winner becomes Active Player.
Execution:
3. Players alternate Activating Units beginning with the
Active Player. A Player may spend a Control Point to
Activate a different Unit after Activating a Unit.
5. After all Units have Activated, start a new round.
Activation
1. The Player may spend Control to choose a Battledrill.
2. Reposition all Models, allowing them to Move.
3. All Models must make 1 Action. Resolving them
individually
- Shoot
- Ready (Gain Ready Token)
- Sprint (Move the Model)
4. The Unit gains an Activation Marker after all Models
make their Actions.
Shooting
1. Choose Weapon and Target of Shooting Action.
2. Determine Cover.
3. Make Skill Check, +1D10 if Target is not in Cover or
-1D10 if they are.
4. Each Success applies the Weapon’s Damage. Aces
(rolling a ten) count as 2 Successes.
5. Target makes Armor Check.
SKILL CHECKS - Roll 2D10 but never less than 1. Hard Skill
Checks only ever roll 1D10.
Shooting with Explosives
1. Place 25mm Blast Marker in Shooting Models Line of
Sight.
2. Shooting Model makes Shooting Skill Check.
3. Enemy Models within X” of the Blast Marker must roll
an Armor D10 per Success scored in the Skill Check. Each
D10 that rolls under Models Armor Marks one Damage on
them.
Reactions
Models from a Unit that hasn’t Activated yet and Models
with a Ready Token may gain an Engaged Token to make a
Reaction.
- Overwatch: Shoot an Enemy Model after it finishes a
movement over half its Movement Value or Action in Line of
Sight.
- Return Fire: One Model may Shoot the Active Shooting
Model. Both Models roll Shots at the same time with the
Model that rolls the most Successes applying Damage first.
If Tied, the highest die result wins. Reroll if still tied. If a
Model is Destroyed before resolving its Shots, do not apply
them.
- Juke: Gain Cover when Targeted by Shooting.
Tokens and Markers
1. Pinned: Pinned Units must remove their Pinned Marker
instead of Moving their Models during the Reposition Step.
2. Ready: Spend to gain an Engage Token and React.
3. Engaged: Gained when making a Reaction. Models with
an Engaged Token cannot React or make an Action but may
still Reposition.
4. Smoke and Light Smoke: Models cannot draw Line of
Sight through the area within 3” of the Token and Models
within 3” of the Token gain Cover and treat their Targets as
in Cover.
Remove Light Smoke Tokens and roll 1D10 for each Smoke
Token in Step 1 of the Operation Phase, removing them
on a result of 6+. Smoke Tokens that are not removed are
replaced with a Light Smoke Token. The controlling Player
places it within 1” of the original Token before removing the
Smoke Token.
5. Lean Out Marker: Models using Lean Out Markers may
draw Line of Sight and Measure from it. Enemy Models
may Target the Marker if they cannot see the Target Model
itself. If doing so, the Targeted Model gains Cover.
The Marker is removed when the Model Moves or an Enemy
enters into Base-to-Base with it.
6. Blast Marker: A 25mm Marker used to resolve a Blast
for Explosive Weapons.
[4.0] Expansion Rules [5.0] Universal Special Rules
The following include the rules for BLKOUT that were added AP (X): Add X to the Target of this Weapon’s Armor Check
in Expansions to the game. This is intended to create a number. (AP(2) makes 3+ become 5+)
single document for all additional Rules.
Players are still encouraged to view and download the CQB: This Weapon may reroll all Failed Shots against a
Expansions as they will include specific Scenarios, Units, Target within half of its range.
history, and more.
Cyclic: This Model may make one Shoot or Ready Action
[4.1] Handlers after Shooting with the Cyclic Weapon.
Handlers are individual Models that may be added to
Player’s Group and are represented by a Handler Unit Card. Deployed: This Weapon may not be used in an Activation in
Players should agree on the number of Handlers they which the Model moved.
will each bring to a Game.
EMP: This Weapon can only apply Damage to Units with the
[4.1.1] Handler Special Rules AI Special Rule and cannot be stopped by Armor Checks.
A Player may spend a Control Point to allow a Handler to
make an extra Action after it has completed an Action. This Heavy: +1 Shot if this Model did not Move
may be done as many times as a Player has Control Points
to spend. Medium: This Weapon may reroll one Failed Shot when
used in a Shoot Action.
[4.2.0] Hostiles
Hostiles are Models that are not controlled by either Player. Seeking: This Weapon does not suffer -1 Shot from Target
being in Cover.
[4.2.1] Activating Hostiles
After both Players have Activated all of their Units, every Shield: This Model and one Model in base-to-base with it
Hostile Model without an Engaged Token will Move towards gain Cover.
the nearest Player Model. If they have Line of Sight to a (Players can decide which Model benefits from the Shield at
Player Model they will not Move. any time.)
After all Hostile Models have Moved, they will make a Shoot
Action Targeting the closest Player Model in Line of Sight. Sustained (X): Target must reroll up to (X) successful
Armor D10 when Hit by this Weapon.
[4.2.2] Reacting with Hostiles
Hostiles without an Engaged Token will always React. They
will make the Overwatch Reaction against Player Models
and make the Return Fire Reaction if they are the only
Model capable of doing so.

[4.3] Unknowns
Unknowns are Hostiles that could be either a Hostile or a
Civilian. When a Player-controlled Model gains Line of Sight
to one of them, roll a D10. If the roll is equal to or higher
than 6, the Unknown is identified as a Civilian and is
removed from the game. If the roll is lower, the
Unknown is replaced with a Hostile.
Unknowns revealed to be a Hostile may not be targeted by
Overwatch when Moving.