Welcome everyone to round 3 of the Spring of 2026 tournament of Galactic Escalation! Our divisions are as follows:

Outer Rim Division

Hi-Fives
Lightsaber
Spryguy1981
Urbanshmi


Core Worlds Division

Thereisnotry
DarthMaim
Gandalf
Mando

Game length is 75 minutes and gambit is worth 11pts. There will be 1 week starting Tuesday (4/14/26) to get your matchups in. Please complete your games by midnight on April 22nd, 2026. If anyone needs extra time, we can extend the time needed, just let us know. Make sure you set your squads to public so people can click on your squad links. Now here are the people and squads that will be competing in round 3:

urbanshmi:

http://www.bloomilk.com/Squad/265648/225-ghosts

--225 Ghosts--
45 Kanan Jarrus (rapport)
43 Ahsoka Tano, Champion of the Rebellion
22 Ezra Bridger, Padawan (rapport)
25 Sabine Wren
12 Bail Organa, Father of the Rebellion (rapport)
19 Mon Mothma, Mother of the Rebellion
18 Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)
14 General Rieekan
14 Princess Leia, Hero of Endor
12 See-Threepio (C-3PO)

(224 pts. 10 activations)

Map: Cloud City

gandalfthegreatestwizard:

http://www.bloomilk.com/Squad/265662/of-knowledge-and-of-sorrow

--Of knowledge and of sorrow--
55 Yoda, Master of the Order
44 Yaddle, Jedi Master
26 Saesee Tiin
23 Foul Moudama
21 The Dark Woman
20 Captain Tarpals
14 Coleman Trebor
9 R2-D2, Astromech Droid
5 Spaarti Clone Trooper Demolitionist
6 Ugnaught Demolitionist x2
2 Kneesaa, Ewok Princess

(225pts. 12 activations)

Map: Cloud City

DarthMaim:

--Vonggie Style ( GE 225 )--
47 Supreme Overlord Yo'gand
27 Commander Tsalok
28 Vua Rapuung
25 Denua Ku, Jedi Hunter
22 Khalee Lah, Warrior Progeny
22 Nagme, Master Shaper
19 Eighth Cortex Shaper
17 Vongerella, Dark Jedi
9 Dooje Brolo
5 Zonoma Sekot Scout
3 Ugnaught Demolitionist

(224pts. 11 activations)

http://www.bloomilk.com/Squad/265740/vonggie-style---ge-225--

Map Choice = Frigid Outpost

Map = Frigid Outpost

Mando:

http://www.bloomilk.com/Squad/265943/galactic-escalation-round-3--one-sith-to-bring-them-all-

--Galactic Escalation Round 3 (One Sith to bring them all)--
69 Exar Kun, Dark Jedi
58 Naga Sadow, Sith Lord
39 Darth Sidious, Sith Emperor
30 Massassi Sith Mutant x3
13 Sith Wrangler
6 Sith Ordnance Specialist
4 Sith Recruit
3 XT-6 Droid
2 Kneesaa, Ewok Princess

(224pts. 11 activations)

map: Jungle Tomb

Hi-Fives:

http://www.bloomilk.com/Squad/265814/nr-luke-and-company-225

Luke and Company 225
53 Master Luke Skywalker
45 Saba Sebatyne
38 Bela and Krasov Hara, Barabel Jedi Knights
33 Mara Jade, Galactic Hero
29 Ganner Rhysode
14 Kol Skywalker, Force Spirit
3 Mouse Droid
6 Ugnaught Demolitionist x2

(221pts. 9 activations)

Map: Warrior's Enclave

thereisnotry:

http://www.bloomilk.com/Squad/265799/ge--i-presume-nothing-225

--GE--I Presume Nothing 225--
58 Darth Maul, Apprentice of Hatred
43 Cad Bane, Bounty Hunter
42 General Grievous, Hero of Hypori
35 Asajj Ventress, Nightsister
14 BX Commando Droid Infiltrator
14 San Hill, Chairman
6 Gatekeeper Droid
6 Geonosian Drone x2

(218pts. 9 activations)

Map: Jungle Tomb

spryguy1981:

http://www.bloomilk.com/Squad/266046/the--225-bounty

--The $225 Bounty--
43 Cad Bane, Bounty Hunter
35 Asajj Ventress, Nightsister
33 Aurra Sing, Assassin
28 Mira of Nar Shaddaa
26 Moralo Eval
17 Greedo, Bounty Hunter
15 Lobot, Computer Liaison Officer
12 Todo 360
3 Gizka
9 Mouse Droid x3
3 Ugnaught Demolitionist

(224pts. 13 activations)

Map; Gangster's Vault

Lightsaber:

--but the only thing he ever says is //--
27 Commander Tsalok
28 Tsavong Lah, Warrior Elite
22 Nen Yim
18 Eminence Harrar
22 Khalee Lah, Warrior Progeny
22 Nagme, Master Shaper
19 Eighth Cortex Shaper
18 Yuuzhan Vong Consul
15 Yammosk War Coordinator
13 Yun-Ne'Shel Priest
9 Dooje Brolo
6 Advance Scout
5 Zonoma Sekot Scout

(224pts. 13 activations)
Map: [Domain Lah] Warrior's Enclave

http://www.bloomilk.com/Squad/265805/but-the-only-thing-he-ever-says-is----213

[quote=Mando]

urbanshmi:

http://www.bloomilk.com/Squad/265648/225-ghosts

--225 Ghosts--
46 Kanan Jarrus (rapport)
43 Ahsoka Tano, Champion of the Rebellion
22 Ezra Bridger, Padawan (rapport)
25 Sabine Wren
12 Bail Organa, Father of the Rebellion (rapport)
19 Mon Mothma, Mother of the Rebellion
18 Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)
14 General Rieekan
14 Princess Leia, Hero of Endor
12 See-Threepio (C-3PO)

(224 pts. 10 activations)





Kanan should be. 45 pts from Ahsoka's rapport

matchups posted

Tint and I will see who can roll the best "Vassall Dice" on Saturday at 11:00am ( Pacific )

( Never tell me the odds! )


@ Tint;

Can we just settle this with a friendly game of Sabacc? Or how about a brutal game of Dejarik? I'll play anything that doesn't involve "Vassal Dice"

Lightsaber defeats a severely sleep-deprived UrbanShmi 265-77 (3-0) on Warrior's Enclave.

I set up on the right side and give Tsalok a Shaper and Avoid Defeat, while keeping the Force, Shaper, and Amphistaff on Tsavong. Once again, Vongerella was added through the Eighth Cortex Re-Enforcements.

Round 1: I set up on the right, and Jelly the door to Gambit. Shmi almost pulls off a cool shot on Harrar, but the LOS goes through the Zonoma Sekot scout, so she just advances. At the end of the round Tsalok, Tsavong, Vongerella and Khalee all charge up the central hallway to gambit, 0-0

Round 2: I win a critical initiative and move Tsalok to dismember an unfortunately-placed Mothma. Sabine throws a grenade that the massive Commander dodges (??), and Kanan runs in to do some damage. Of course, the VASSAL dice betray Shmi again, and Kanan misses an attack, doing a grand total of 30 damage. Vongerella charges up the corridor and does cool shenanigans with Nagme to fling Nagme into the action, where he/she/it Climbs over everyone and does 30 damage to Rieekan. Ahsoka doesn't like that, so she Assaults Nagme, giving Tsalok a Retaliatory Attack against Kanan, dealing 50 damage. Ezra lays down some supporting fire that the incredibly acrobatic Tsalok also dodges, taking a total of 10 damage. Khalee runs above Tsalok to watch, and Tsavong prepares for an incredible attack. Bail circles behind the Rebels, and almost takes a pot shot at Khalee, before remembering that it's a terrible idea to wound the Vong. I get gambit as Tsalok is firmly placed there, and none of the Rebels dare to get close.

Round 3: Shmi wins initiative with the help of Rieekan/Recon, and uses Kanan to get a juicy Barrage off on Khalee, Tsalok, and Tsavong... but she chose the wrong character to attack. Khalee went down, and Tsalok and Tsavong immediately sent Kanan to the Shadow Realm. Tsavong climbs some walls to eliminate Bail and Rieekan and activates Scarification with YYD, and Tsalok uses the Consul's movement breaker to pulverise Sabine. Ezra runs past Dooje - who gives him a love tap on the way past - and makes a Twin against the adjacent Tsavong, who takes 20. Various Vong use Leia like a pinata. Gambit for me.

Round 4: Shmi wins initiative, and I start fearing a comeback as Ahsoka kills Tsavong. The angry Vong hit R2-D2, Tsalok and Vongerella kill Ezra tortuously (Vongerella only hit because of the -1 def), and the rest of the Vong spin in mindless circles.

Round 5: I win initiative, and land a meaty hit on Ahsoka for 50 (down to 70), but miss the other attack. She Assaults, landing 30 damage, and then runs and hides like a piece of Rebel scum. R2-D2 perishes, givin Tsalok the boost he needs to give chase.

Round 6: Shmi wins initative, and Ahsoka attempts to score a point by attacking Nen Yim and Cleaving into the 40hp Vongerella... but of course, the VASSAL dice have been bribed by the Empire and bestow a 1 upon the unfortunate Shmi. Tsalok runs over and hits for 50, and Vongerella smirks as she fries Ahsoka to death.

Most of this game was an uphill battle for the Rebels, as losing Mothma early meant less damage output and the Vong Carb Armor became incredible. For most of the game, Ezra and Ahsoka were pouring firepower into Tsavong and Tsalok, but Carb save 2 means that I was only taking 10 damage each time. Sometimes I wonder how fair a 27-point piece dealing 50 damage a hit is... then I remember it's my squad, so no balance changes needed ;)

thereisnotry defeats DarthMaim 226-56 (3-0)

Mel won map so we played on Frigid Outpost; I set up on the right. I set up my Gatekeeper Droid beside the door on the south side of the gambit room. Mel brought an AAO with the 8th Cortex's CE.

Round 1: Basic advancement, no gambit. 0-0.

Round 2: More advancement. My pieces took up positions within the gambit room, while the Vong slowly crept up the hallway to the west of it. San pushed Maul forward, who then stepped in and whacked Vua Rapung twice (10dmg all day long because of VCA6)...Vua made several CounterAttack rolls, but his mojo wasn't strong enough to overcome Maul's slick style. Gambit for me. 11-0.

Round 3: Mel won init and went first. Vua attacked Maul and hit twice this time (Cunning Attack), so Maul was down to 100hp. Cad Bane then used Furious Assault to shoot everything in the hallway (7 guys), which killed the AAO, Zenomo Scout, and Uggie. Minor damage to a few other pieces. Maul then finished off Vua. Vua and Khalee both laid into Maul, for a grand total of 10dmg (down to 90) after the dust settled...meanwhile the aoo's that hit Khalee so she could get into position were significant (down to 20hp). San pushed Grievous forward, and then Grievous used Spinning Blade to hit everything that Cad left alive. Khalee went down (Retaliatory Attack dropped Maul to 80hp), and some other pieces took a little bit of damage (VCA6 vs no dmg boosts means almost everything was doing 10dmg all game). GG landed 2 spaces from Tsalok so I figured that he'd only be taking 1 attack (no double)...but I forgot Melee Reach 2! Tsalok sent Grievous home. I advanced some pieces. Yogand sent Maul home. Vongerella killed a Drone. Asajj killed Vongerella. No gambit. 97-53 for me.

Round 4: Mel won init. Denua hit Asajj for 30dmg (down to 80), but she then killed Denua and stepped back into the gambit room. Cad Bane found a nifty LOS on Dooje Brolo, but the guy evaded both attacks. Dooje killed a Drone (quickstrike from Yogand). San pushed Grievous forward. My Gatekeeper finally did something and locked the door in the face of Tsalok and Yogand. Gambit for me.

Round 5: I won init. Cad ran away and used FA to shoot both Tsalok and Yogand, but good evade dice meant no damage at all. Meanwhile my BX Infiltrator had been tracking down that evil 8th Cortex Shaper. He did some damage on an aoo as the Shaper and Nagme bravely ran away. San pushed Maul forward. Tsalok opened the hallway door so that Yogand could run a long way to base Cad Bane. I unlocked the door and Grievous attacked Tsalok for a sweet 10dmg (down to 90hp). Asajj used Cad's CE to charge into Yogand for 60dmg after armor (10hp left). Maul punched Tsalok for another 10dmg. No gambit. 133-56 for me.

Round 6: Mel won init and Tsalok smaked Grievous hard (down to 10hp). Grievous fought back, doing 20dmg after armor (down to 60hp), despite Torture crippling his attack down to +6. Maul finally took down Tsalok, with a little help from a crit. Cad killed Yogand. Asajj used Cad's CE to charge a long way and kill the 8th Cortex Shaper. San stepped into gambit. Gambit for me. 226-56.



My attack dice were insane in rounds 2 and 3...most rolls were 15+, and I think there were 2 crits in there. That helped a lot when I had no dmg boosts and most attacks were doing just 10dmg after VCA6. Cad Bane's first Furious Assault was important because it removed the AAO's Cunning Attack from the equation. Meanwhile, Mel's attack dice were wonderfully horrible: lots of 2, 3, 1, etc...not good when his guys needed 10s or 15s to hit Maul. Beyond the lopsided dice, the difficult terrain and low objects slowed Tsalok a lot...as a result he only made a total of 4 attacks in this game (all of them against poor ol' Grievous, who was a model citizen and never did wrong to anyone). Thanks for the game, Mel!

spryguy1981 (3) defeats Hi-Fives (0) 240-64 on Warrior's Enclave

Fives chose to switch to Luke-GH and took Duelist.

Having the activation advantage here was pretty key to my success in this one. That and his 0-7 on saves.

Round 1 was positioning on his part. I used Charging Assaults and Furious Assaults to put 100 on Saba.

Round 2 he wins init and moves Saba away. Greedo snares the Barabel Twins. Mara slides in and takes out Mira. T0-D0 distracts Mara and Cad and Moralo finish her off with a Cad crit. Asajj kills an uggie with a grip and Aurra finishes the Barabel twins. Moralo in gambit.

Round 3 I set up the recon and win init. Aurra charges in and finishes Saba. Luke then obliterates Aurra. Ganner kills a mouse. T0-D0 distracts Ganner and Cad and Asajj finish him off. Moralo kills the other Uggie.

Round 4 he wins init and uses Luke to try and damage Asajj but she makes both of her parries with a reroll. Cad and Asajj finish off Luke and Moralo kills the other mouse droid.

The 0-7 saves rolls was just brutal as heck. None of his ppl got to make their cool Luke saves. T0-D0's distraction made it harder on him also. It's always a fun game vs Fives. Best of luck the rest of the way.

Top secret outgoing transmission sent to Mando;


“Many Bothans died to bring you this information.”

Squad sent. May the Force be With Us (and enjoy your travels, Maim)!

Round 3 results:

Outer Rim Division

Lightsaber (3pts) defeats Urbanshmi (0pts) : (265-77)

spryguy1981 (3pts) defeats Hi-Fives (0pts) : (240-64)

Core Worlds Division

thereisnotry (3pts) defeats DarthMaim (0pts) : (226-56)

gandalf (3pts) defeats Mando (0pts) : (238-98)

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Tourney: Galactic Escalation Spring 2026
Leaderboard after round 3 completion.

Outer Rim Division

1: 7 Points: spryguy1981 - WLW
2. 6 Points: Lightsaber - LWW
3: 6 Points: urbanshmi - WWL
4. 0 Points: Hi-Fives - LLL


Core Worlds Division

1: 9 Points: thereisnotry - WWW
2: 7 Points: gandalf - LWW
3: 4 Points: Mando - WLL
4: 1 Points: DarthMaim - LLL