Poseidon's Warriors- Channel Dash

[Easy E]

Getting ready for the Ionian Revolt campaign, we decided to break out Poseidon's Warriors from Osprey to re-familiarize ourselves with the rules. It has been a few years since I had played them, but they are relatively quick and easy to get to grips with. 

A Persian fleet of cataphract Triremes was trying to move through the Hellespont in an attempt to hem in the Ionian rebels and support their operations in the region.  However, the Ionians were also on the move, attempting to recruit aid from the Greeks along the shores of the Black Sea.  A sea battle was imminent, but the question was who would make the first move!

Forces:

Persians
1 Slow Trireme unit with admiral and elite troops
4 Slow Trireme units     

Ionians
1 Fast Trireme with Admiral and
1 Fast Trireme
3 Slow Triremes

Set-up:
The table is 6 foot by 4 foot, with the long edges having the coasts of the channel.  The narrowest channel part of the channel is only about 30 inches wide. 

On the west side is the Persian fleet in line a stern by squadron, led by their flag.  On the opposite corner of the board is the Ionian Fleet led by their fast units.  They are also in line a stern by squadron. 



Mission:
The two fleets want to inflict casualties on their foes, while forcing their way through the channels to continue on their respective missions.

This scenario can be found in the main rulebook.

You can read the full report and see the results on the Blood and Spectacles Blog here:
http://bloodandspectacles.blogspot.com/2023/01/battle-report-poseidons-warriors.html