
- BGG rank
- BGG #7
- BGG rating
- 8.6
Twilight Imperium: Fourth Edition
- 3–6 players
- 240–480 min
- Complexity 4.4/5
- 2017

Rules assistance for Renegade Legion: Gathering Storm
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Renegade Legion: Gathering Storm is an expansion for Renegade Legion: Centurion – Blood & Steel released in 1992 for 2–4 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Hugh Browne, Evan Jamieson, Adam Gratun, Eric Hart, and Deborah Ann Smith and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
From the back: "Finally, Regent Stephan Lukather broke the silence. 'For twenty years TOG has forced us back across Shannendam County. We must stop them here.' 'We shall scatter them like sand before us!' Count Horace declared, slapping his clenched fist into his open palm. Massus' expression became graver as he stared out at the vast ocean of space. Behind him, General Biders turned to Commander Kry'll. 'Proceed with the plan, Anrathe.' She bowed with a satisfied smile and retired with a whisper of silk. Barely aware of the backgroud conversation, The Grand Duke continued to gaze at the planet and starfield before him. Recalling his son's bravado, he hoped they would not end up shoveling sand against the TOG tide. Thus began OPERATION... Gathering Storm A new scenario book for use with the RENEGADE LEGION series of games. Includes scenarios for INTERCEPTOR, CENTURION, LEVIATHAN, and LEGIONNAIRE. Use requires ownership of one of those games.
Renegade Legion: Gathering Storm supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Renegade Legion: Gathering Storm is 120 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Renegade Legion: Gathering Storm for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Renegade Legion: Gathering Storm belongs to these categories: Science Fiction and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Renegade Legion: Gathering Storm are: Hugh Browne, Evan Jamieson, Adam Gratun, Eric Hart, and Deborah Ann Smith. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Renegade Legion: Gathering Storm as an expansion for Renegade Legion: Centurion – Blood & Steel. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Renegade Legion: Centurion – Blood & Steel to use it. Check that your edition of Renegade Legion: Centurion – Blood & Steel is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.