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Empires: The historical/fantasy ruleset is now available on Wargame Vault as a taster for people to try out.

It can be found here: http://www.wargamevault.com/product/121201/Empires-D6-Rulebook-Sample

There is a lot of support for the Empires ruleset which has led to numerous expansions including:
Free Campaign Scenarios and Fantasy Campaign Scenarios developed by players of Empires;
Fantasy expansions;
Roman and Celt force expansions.

So what is Empires?
Empires is a wargame suitable for beginners and veterans of the table-top, it is a game that is held in the historical era, but numerous expansions has brought magic and beasts to the system giving rise to the fantasy element of the game. Empires is a wargame where choosing the right troops (over 15 unit types to choose from) their required experience (trained, veteran or elite) and kitting them out with the best equipment (over 50 upgrades/wargear available) can decide whether you win or lose a game (a good tactical awareness also helps!).

Empires was trialled on both 20mm and 28mm models. The rulesets come in four formats: D6, D10, D20 and Diceless to cater for a wargamers different needs.

So get out your best men, dragons and wizards as Empires is available as a taster.