The original Maelstrom's Edge V1 rulebook is available for free download in PDF form. here. Note that these rules are significantly different to the V2 rules, and are no longer supported. We wanted to ensure that those who joined us for V1 could still access all of their rules content, but would strongly recommend upgrading to V2!
Maelstrom's Edge V1 uses a card-based force building system, with a card for each different unit and for some special types of models that can be added to other units. You can see individual unit cards in the 'Force Lists' section of the website here, and you can also find printable compilations of the cards for each faction in PDF format below. Weapon profiles and additional information on each unit can be found in the faction summary booklets available here.
'Unofficial' Cards provide different unit options created from conversions and/or third-party models. As such, you should check with your opponent before using them, to make sure they're ok with it and to give them a chance to familiarise themselves with the rules. It also means that, while we have provided various conversion ideas in the 'Hobby' section, you should feel free to use any other suitable models that you may have to hand.
You can find all of the Mission and Objective cards for your Maelstrom's Edge games below. These are broken up into the different types of cards, or you can download the 'Mission & Objective Cards - All Factions' file to get everything in a single PDF. The Competitive Mission and Objective cards are also supplied in the Battle for Zycanthus starter set.
These are the original card versions included in the Battle for Zycanthus box. The original cards have been left here for reference, or for replacing lost or damaged cards if people want to keep using this version, we would recommend using the newer versions in the Force Lists section and PDFs above for the most up-to-date rules.
Battle For Zycanthus Unit Cards - Epirian Foundation & Karist Enclave - Zip file
For those players who aren't all that familiar with the Maelstrom's Edge rules, here are a few example lists which show what force building in Maelstrom's Edge looks like, and to give you ideas of what you can field with just one or two boxed sets of Battle of Zycanthus.
Epirian Foundation Sample Force Rosters
Karist Enclave Sample Force Rosters
Broken Sample Force Rosters
To help your games of Maelstrom's Edge go more smoothly, we have created these PDF summaries, combining all of the key weapon stats and special rules into one handy reference for each faction:
You can download a PDF game summary, breaking down the turn with relevant page references for more information in the Maelstrom's Edge rulebook here.
Simply download, print, and play to save having to page back and forth in your rulebook for minor game details! These files work great on your phone or ipad as well and can be read on any device which supports PDF files. For iPad users, we recommend iBooks or Bookman.
Whenever we make corrections to our printed publications, we will list them in the Errata PDF document you can download from the link below. These errata are always just corrections to clarify existing rules or fix print errors, they will not change rules, nor contain entirely new rules. The latest versions of digital documents you can access through this website will already incorporate the corrections listed in this document.
Download the latest Errata document (Feb 2016)
You can choose to correct the relevant material with, say, a pencil, or simply print this document and keep it with your rulebook for reference, or keep it stored on your device of choice. The document can be read on any device which supports PDF files. We recommend ibooks or bookman on ipad.
If you find anything in our publications which you believe to be in error, please let us know via rules@maelstromsedge.com and we'll update the Errata document if required.
Trial Transport Vehicle Rules
Added 28/10/19
Trial rules for Maelstrom's Edge V1, for fielding vehicles that can transport infantry units around the battle.
Includes some unofficial cards for Epirian, Karist and Broken vehicles to try out.
Unit Cards
Maelstrom's Edge V1 uses a card-based force building system, with a card for each different unit and for some special types of models that can be added to other units. You can see individual unit cards in the 'Force Lists' section of the website here, and you can also find printable compilations of the cards for each faction in PDF format below. Weapon profiles and additional information on each unit can be found in the faction summary booklets available here.
'Unofficial' Cards provide different unit options created from conversions and/or third-party models. As such, you should check with your opponent before using them, to make sure they're ok with it and to give them a chance to familiarise themselves with the rules. It also means that, while we have provided various conversion ideas in the 'Hobby' section, you should feel free to use any other suitable models that you may have to hand.
Mission & Objective Cards
You can find all of the Mission and Objective cards for your Maelstrom's Edge games below. These are broken up into the different types of cards, or you can download the 'Mission & Objective Cards - All Factions' file to get everything in a single PDF. The Competitive Mission and Objective cards are also supplied in the Battle for Zycanthus starter set.
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Maelstrom's Edge Competitive Mission Cards
Last updated July 2021
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Maelstrom's Edge Narrative Mission Cards
Last updated July 2021
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Maelstrom's Edge Objective Cards
Last updated July 2021
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Maelstrom's Edge Faction Objective Cards - All Factions
Last updated July 2021
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Maelstrom's Edge Mission & Objective Cards - All Factions
Last updated July 2021
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Legacy Cards
These are the original card versions included in the Battle for Zycanthus box. The original cards have been left here for reference, or for replacing lost or damaged cards if people want to keep using this version, we would recommend using the newer versions in the Force Lists section and PDFs above for the most up-to-date rules.
Maelstrom's Edge Sample Force Rosters
For those players who aren't all that familiar with the Maelstrom's Edge rules, here are a few example lists which show what force building in Maelstrom's Edge looks like, and to give you ideas of what you can field with just one or two boxed sets of Battle of Zycanthus.
Epirian Foundation Sample Force Rosters
Karist Enclave Sample Force Rosters
Broken Sample Force Rosters
Print and Play Summary Sheets
To help your games of Maelstrom's Edge go more smoothly, we have created these PDF summaries, combining all of the key weapon stats and special rules into one handy reference for each faction:
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Epirian Foundation
V1.3 - Apr 2021
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Karist Enclave
V1.4 - Oct 2021
DOWNLOAD
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The Broken
V1.5 - Jul 2021
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Artarian Remnant
V1.0 - Mar 2020
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Unofficial - All Factions
V1.0 - Oct 2020
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Unofficial - Imperial Marines
V2.1 - Sep 2020
DOWNLOAD
You can download a PDF game summary, breaking down the turn with relevant page references for more information in the Maelstrom's Edge rulebook here.
Simply download, print, and play to save having to page back and forth in your rulebook for minor game details! These files work great on your phone or ipad as well and can be read on any device which supports PDF files. For iPad users, we recommend iBooks or Bookman.
Errata
Whenever we make corrections to our printed publications, we will list them in the Errata PDF document you can download from the link below. These errata are always just corrections to clarify existing rules or fix print errors, they will not change rules, nor contain entirely new rules. The latest versions of digital documents you can access through this website will already incorporate the corrections listed in this document.
Download the latest Errata document (Feb 2016)
You can choose to correct the relevant material with, say, a pencil, or simply print this document and keep it with your rulebook for reference, or keep it stored on your device of choice. The document can be read on any device which supports PDF files. We recommend ibooks or bookman on ipad.
If you find anything in our publications which you believe to be in error, please let us know via rules@maelstromsedge.com and we'll update the Errata document if required.
Trial Rules
Trial Transport Vehicle Rules
Added 28/10/19
Trial rules for Maelstrom's Edge V1, for fielding vehicles that can transport infantry units around the battle.
Includes some unofficial cards for Epirian, Karist and Broken vehicles to try out.
