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Expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Seventh Edition)
Warhammer 40,000: Gathering Storm II – Fracture of Biel-Tan
2017
Rules assistance for Warhammer 40,000: Gathering Storm II – Fracture of Biel-Tan
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–12 players
- 120–180 min
- 12+
Rules assistant for Warhammer 40,000: Gathering Storm II – Fracture of Biel-Tan
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Warhammer 40,000: Gathering Storm II – Fracture of Biel-Tan is an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Seventh Edition) released in 2017 for 2–12 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Gavin Thorpe and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Fracture of Biel-Tan is the second book in the Gathering Storm series. A 136-page hardback, it introduces the Triumvirate of Ynnead – The Visarch, Sword of Ynnead, Yvraine, Emissary of Ynnead and The Yncarne, Avatar of Ynnead – and chronicles the desperate battle to determine the future of the Eldar, and the uneasy alliance that will potentially dictate the fate of the galaxy. Contents: Forces of the Aeldari – with these sections of background and rules, you can combine Eldar, Dark Eldar, Harlequins and Ynnari models (including the new Triumvirate of Ynnead) into a single combined force in games of Warhammer 40,000; 5 new Formations, Artefacts, Tactical Objectives, the Revenant Psychic Discipline, Army rules and Warlord Traits for the Ynnari faction; Datasheets for Yvraine, the Visarch and the Yncarne, as well as datasheets for the Black Guardians of Ulthwé; Rules for weapons and equipment used by Craftworld Ulthwé’s strike forces; Echoes of War missions – replay key battles from the Fracture of Biel-Tan.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Games Workshop Ltd.
Questions and answers
Warhammer 40,000: Gathering Storm II – Fracture of Biel-Tan supports 2–12 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 Warhammer 40,000: Gathering Storm II – Fracture of Biel-Tan is 120–180 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 Warhammer 40,000: Gathering Storm II – Fracture of Biel-Tan 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.
Warhammer 40,000: Gathering Storm II – Fracture of Biel-Tan belongs to these categories: Wargame, Miniatures, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Dice Rolling. 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 Warhammer 40,000: Gathering Storm II – Fracture of Biel-Tan are: Gavin Thorpe. 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 Warhammer 40,000: Gathering Storm II – Fracture of Biel-Tan as an expansion for Warhammer 40,000 (Seventh Edition). Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Warhammer 40,000 (Seventh Edition) to use it. Check that your edition of Warhammer 40,000 (Seventh Edition) is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.