Strategos Tycanus English

How to use the effects:
Gunboat diplomacy: In II, you can demand one capital per army from each player who possesses one. If they do not pay by the end of phase II, they lose a victory condition.

No prisoners: In I, every time you outbid a player, one of their armies is destroyed. If war is active, you receive an additional die for your roll.

Ultima Ratio: Twice per cycle, you can pay 4 Syncanite. Then select a field and permanently set its yield to 0 using the token. Also, destroy all armies and discard the field card.

Tips and Tricks

Here are a few tips that may be helpful:

Strategos Tycanus is a military dignitary. However, he does not necessarily need war in order to be put to good use.
The Ultima Ratio is like a stronger Syncanes bombardment. You even have it available twice per cycle. Use it as a threat, but don’t hesitate to use it.

FAQs and Clarifications

Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions, clarifications, and perhaps even one or two unconventional methods for playing the respective card, the special case of which has been regulated here.

Does the No Prisoners Taken effect stack with Malice?

Yes, if you are wicked and outbid someone, you discard 2 of their armies.

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