1. Initiative Phase

In the Initiative Phase, both players roll 2D6. The player with the highest result gets to choose who gets the initiative for the rest of the battle round. If tied, the player who didn’t pick last time picks this time instead. Once initiative has been given, players go through the rest of the battle round.

Some units have the ability to scout/perform recon. This can grant bonuses to your total.

Reserves

Not all units and models start on the battlefield. Some start in reserves off the board. After determining who has the initiative, the player within initiative goes through each of their units in reserve and rolls a D6. If the result is less than the current round count, then they deploy on the battlefield as the mission describes.