
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,933
- BGG rating
- 7.6
BattleTech: Introductory Box Set
- 2–6 players
- 120 min
- Complexity 3.5/5
- 2002

Expansion for Silent Death: The Next Millennium Deluxe Edition
1998
Rules assistance for Silent Death Annex: Rules of Warfare II
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Silent Death Annex: Rules of Warfare II is an expansion for Silent Death: The Next Millennium Deluxe Edition released in 1998 for 2 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Richard Dufault, Scott MacGregor, George MacLure, and Glen Simpson and its main mechanics are Hexagon Grid.
From the back cover: RULES OF WARFARE II " Ha!" screamed Erik as disrupter gun fire flashed through the space beside his Marut. With just a squeeze his impulse gun scored a ravaging hit against the offending Chupacabra. The mangled Chupy tumbled through space scattering un-launched missiles like a trail of breadcrumbs behind it. With a flick of his wrist Erik saluted his fallen opponent "Bye-bye goat sucker." Rules of Warfare II (ROW 11) is the Silent Death supplement for scheduling tournaments, and organizing Silent Death Events. Rules of Warfare II includes: • The Rules of Warfare II official tournament guidelines • Pre=constructed ROW II fleets for: - Prize Ships - Kashmere - ASP - Espan - Sunrunner - Sigurd - Yoka-Shan - Fighter Tactics • Crew allocation system optional rule • A House based league system • Full color counter sheets • A fold-out map for tabletop play • A Millennium Warriors ranking program update • Refits for the Silent Death prize ships: - Dolphin II - Orca Alpha - Piranha II - Executioner II - Snarling Badger II • The official Millennium Warrior event sanctioning procedure • 2 Smash style events: - 4 Ship Smash - House Smash
Silent Death Annex: Rules of Warfare II supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Silent Death Annex: Rules of Warfare II 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 Silent Death Annex: Rules of Warfare II for ages 10 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.
Silent Death Annex: Rules of Warfare II has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Silent Death Annex: Rules of Warfare II belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. 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 Silent Death Annex: Rules of Warfare II are: Richard Dufault, Scott MacGregor, George MacLure, and Glen Simpson. 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 Silent Death Annex: Rules of Warfare II as an expansion for Silent Death: The Next Millennium Deluxe Edition. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Silent Death: The Next Millennium Deluxe Edition to use it. Check that your edition of Silent Death: The Next Millennium Deluxe Edition is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.