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Running The Campaign

RAW ✔️ Necromunda: Hive Secundus Rulebook, p113

The Underhells Campaign is broken down into three main parts with two periods of Downtime separating them to represent a gang's exploration into the depths of the Underhells before the final bloody conflict takes place in the Broodthrone.

The Underhells Campaign is split into five phases, each of which lasts for a fixed length of real time:

  1. Underhells Entry phase     Two cycles
  2. Downtime           One cycle
  3. Exploration phase       Two cycles
  4. Downtime           One cycle
  5. Confrontation phase      Two cycles

Each phase is broken down as follows:

1. Underhells Entry Phase (2 Cycles)​

The first part of the Underhells Campaign follows the Secundan Incursion gang as they try to enter the ruins of Hive Secundus and begin their descent into the Underhells. During this phase, the following rules apply:

  • During the first campaign cycle of the Underhells Entry phase, the staked Territory must be chosen from the first level Territories.
  • During the second campaign cycle of the Underhells Entry phase, the staked Territory must be chosen from the first descent Territories.

2. Downtime (1 Cycle)​

During downtime, the Secundan Incursion gang have a chance to recover and regroup, setting up a new base camp on the lower level before once more venturing out into the darkness.

The Effects of Downtime​

After their final battle of the Underhells Entry phase, the Secundan Incursion gang completes the following steps at the end of the post-battle sequence:

  • A. Fighters Recover
  • B. Experienced Juves and Prospects are Promoted
  • C. Archeo-loot Gathered

A. Fighters Recover​

Any In Recovery boxes on the gang roster are cleared.

B. Experienced Juves And Prospects Are Promoted​

If the Secundan Incursion gang contains any Juves or Prospects with three or more Advancements, they may be promoted. Their characteristics and credits value are unaffected, but their Type is changed as described in their fighter entry.

C. Archeo-loot Gathered​

The Secundan Incursion gang can exchange any data crystals for Archeo-loot as described on page 115.

3. Exploration Phase (2 Cycles)​

The second part of the Underhells Campaign follows the Secundan Incursion gang as they explore more of the Underhells and attempt to find their way into the deepest depths. During this phase, the following rules apply:

  • During the first campaign cycle of the Exploration phase, the staked Territory must be chosen from the second level Territories.
  • During the second campaign cycle of the Exploration phase, the staked Territory must be chosen from the second descent Territories.

4. Downtime (1 Cycle)​

During downtime, the Secundan Incursion gang has a chance to recover and regroup, setting up a new base camp on the lower level before once more venturing out into the darkness.

The Effects of Downtime​

Follow the same steps outlined above for the first Downtime cycle.

5. Confrontation Phase (2 Cycles)​

The final part of the Underhells Campaign follows the Secundan Incursion gang as they seize what treasures they can from the Malstrain Patriarch's clutches before a final climactic battle in the heart of the Patriarch's domain. During this phase, the following rules apply:

  • During the first campaign cycle of the Confrontation phase, the staked Territory must be chosen from the third level Territories.
  • During the second campaign cycle of the Confrontation phase, the staked Territory must be the Broodthrone.