The Sundered Reach — Unit Progression
A stripped-down Crusade system for the campaign: no Supply Limit, no Requisition Points, no Order of Battle roster management. Just units — and named characters — getting better at what they already do when they do something worth remembering.
How it works
Earning XP A unit earns XP after any battle it fought in:
| Trigger | XP |
|---|---|
| Fought in the battle | +1 |
| Destroyed 3+ enemy units | +1 |
| Survived without being destroyed | +1 |
| Ended the battle at full strength (not Below Half-strength) | +1 |
| Completed a personal Agenda (a goal set before the game) | +1 |
| Did something narratively excellent (GM/group call) | +1 |
Ranking up
| Rank | XP threshold | Honours available |
|---|---|---|
| Battle-ready | 0 | — |
| Blooded | 6 | 1 |
| Battle-hardened | 16 | 2 |
| Heroic | 31 | 3 |
| Legendary | 51 | 4 |
Each time a unit crosses a threshold, it gains a Battle Honour.
Battle Honours Pick one per rank-up:
- Battle Trait — a bolt-on special rule (generic Crusade tables or faction-specific, from Wahapedia’s 10th-Edition Crusade pages)
- Weapon Modification — a permanent upgrade to one of the unit’s weapons
- Relic — Characters only, unique wargear
No Battle Scars — this tracker only rewards, it doesn’t punish bad rolls.
Named characters and Crucible of Champions Characters built using the Crucible of Champions rules (custom archetype + specialism datasheets) plug into the same XP/Rank/Honour loop as any other unit — Crucible characters just draw their Honours from the Character-only pool (Battle Traits and Relics; no Weapon Modifications unless their build allows it). Crucible doesn’t include its own progression system, so this tracker is what gives characters like Crosius, Thule, and later arrivals a way to visibly grow across the campaign rather than staying static from their first appearance.
Unit Log Template
Copy this block per unit or character that’s part of a faction’s roster.
[Unit or Character Name]
- Type: Character (Crucible) / Character (standard) / Squad / Vehicle
- Rank: Battle-ready
- XP: 0
XP Log
| Game | vs | XP gained | Running total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Battle Honours
| Honour | Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
Faction Rosters
House Crosius (James — Astra Militarum / Imperial Agents)
(Add units and characters here as they’re introduced — e.g. Lord-Captain Domenico Crosius, Inquisitor Hadrian Thule)
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Iyanden Reconnaissance Force (Richard — Aeldari)
(Add units and characters here as they’re introduced — e.g. Farseer Aethenor, the Solitaire Morvael)
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The Red Knights of Oblivion (Tristan)
(Add units and characters here as they’re introduced)
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The Discordant Duet (Michael)
(Add units and characters here as they’re introduced)
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