
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,786
- BGG rating
- 8.5
Five Parsecs From Home: Solo Adventure Wargaming
- 1–2 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2021

Expansion for Dirtside II
2013
Rules assistance for The Ghost War Campaign: The Siege of Terra – Part 5: Ride of the Valkyries
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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The Ghost War Campaign: The Siege of Terra – Part 5: Ride of the Valkyries is an expansion for Dirtside II released in 2013 for 2–6 players, 120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Matthew Parmer and its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
With the loss of Alpha Centauri our logistics chain has been comprimised and we are no longer recieving supplies from Terra. COMSENFLT has ordered the fleet to break anchor and make speed for the Gliese 876 system. Admiral Sorenson expects to meet heavy reistance from Ghost forces still in the Alpha Centauri System. He also expects scouting forces in the Gliese 876, Tau Ceti and Sirius system. Comm traffice from the smaller task groups along the Sentai chain indicates roving squadrons of scouts from the Ghost fleet. We have had no contact from Terra since the courier ship delivered the news that Terra was under siege. The lack of communication is worrisome and the Admiral believes our forces are better spent relieving Terra than guarding this wartorn rock. Sentai is important but if we lose Terra and the rest of the Sol system and their infrastructure then we lose the war and the fate of humanity is hanging in the balance. 12 scenarios tell the story of the Sentai Fleet's return to Terra and the long bitter fight against the Ghost Fleet. —description from the publisher
The Ghost War Campaign: The Siege of Terra – Part 5: Ride of the Valkyries supports 2–6 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 The Ghost War Campaign: The Siege of Terra – Part 5: Ride of the Valkyries 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 The Ghost War Campaign: The Siege of Terra – Part 5: Ride of the Valkyries 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.
The Ghost War Campaign: The Siege of Terra – Part 5: Ride of the Valkyries belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 The Ghost War Campaign: The Siege of Terra – Part 5: Ride of the Valkyries are: Matthew Parmer. 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 The Ghost War Campaign: The Siege of Terra – Part 5: Ride of the Valkyries as an expansion for Dirtside II. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Dirtside II to use it. Check that your edition of Dirtside II is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.