Controlling key points upon the field of battle is vital for success in war. To represent this, the Strategic Locations (X) may be used as a Secondary objective. If so, a number of objective markers equal to the number shown in brackets (shown here as 'X') are placed on the battlefield.

Objective markers should be represented by a miniature diorama occupying a 40mm round base. Objective markers are a type of battlefield decoration, and they can represent many things, from wells offering fresh water to thirsty warriors, to treasure troves promising wealth to victorious commanders, from messengers carrying vital information to spies hoping to escape with precious secrets.

Placing Objective Markers

Objective markers are placed after the battlefield has been set up but before deployment begins, but may never be placed within 3" of a terrain feature or straddling a low linear obstacle. If necessary, move the terrain by the smallest possible amount to allow the objective marker to be placed.

Controlling Objective Markers

At the end of each turn, an objective marker can be controlled by a single Core unit that is within 6" of it, that has a Unit Strength of 10 or more, that is not fleeing and that has not succumbed to Stupidity. If two or more eligible units are within 6" of an objective marker, the closest unit controls it. If two or more eligible units are equally close to an objective marker, the unit with the higher Unit Strength controls it. However, if two or more eligible enemy units are equally close to an objective marker and both have the same Unit Strength, the objective marker is 'contested' and neither unit controls it.

Victory Points: For each objective marker a player controls at the end of each player's turn, they win a bonus of 30 Victory Points.