Twilight: 2000 is a tactical RPG with a focus on combat and survival in a world shattered by war. This adventure uses the original (1st edition) rules, with combat rules from the supplement Twilight Encounters. Some 'homegrown' rules simplify the game, especially for a one-shot adventure at a convention.
You are a Canadian soldier in the 1er Battalion of the Royal 22e Regiment (also called “The Van Doos”), which is part of the Canadian 4th Mechanized Infantry Brigade (Canadian Forces Europe). The Canadian 4th is based out of Karlino, a town on the Atlantic coast of north-western Poland. The “Van Doos” had been subordinated to the US XI Corps as part of a plan to drive into north-western Poland. You unit was assigned to a mechanized infantry troop in the US 4-12 Armored Cavalry Squadron, the sole unit in the Recon Brigade of the US 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized).
On June 19, 1999, the US 5th Infantry Division and its allied subordinate units launched its spring offensive from western Poland. This offensive, called Operation Reset, was supposed to split the Soviet and Polish armies, and force them into a retreat east of Warsaw. Operation Reset failed, and the remnents of the US 5th Division were scattered. You still remember the haunting words of the Division commander: “Good luck. You're on your own now.”
Your team survived the immediate aftermath of that devistating battle. In your attempts to get back to the Canadian base in Karlino, you managed to steal a Soviet helicopter and escape this area of conflict. After only a short time into your flight, the helicopter was shot down just south of Poznań. You were stll a long way from Karlino.
In exchange for help to get to Karlino, your team joined the Polish 1st Free Legion against Soviet forces bent on controlling the strategically important city of Poznań. Your team was instrumental in thwarting the Soviet advance, and you were hailed as heroes. You decided to stay with the Polish 1st Free Legion and help push the Soviets out of the area and out of Poland.
That was almost 6 months ago. The immediate threat of a Soviet offensive has been stopped, and remaining forces are scattered and depleated. Fighting now consists of small engagements, mostly without guidance from any sort of higher command. Many forces have devolved into independent 'armies' whose commanders often acting like local warlords. Your original 'mission' with the Polish 1st Free Legion is complete; it's now time to go home.
Twilight: 2000 is a tactical RPG with a focus on combat. This event uses miniatures and terrain to enhance players' ability to visualize the unfolding action and help them make their best tactical decisions. Miniatures helps the GM and players to quickly determine the status of a PC/NPC such as stance, cover, and range. Along with the revised combat system in the supplement Twilight Encounters, combat is fast and easy to resolve, while still being a good modern small arms simulation that was the hallmark of the original game.
This is Part 3 of an adventure trilogy that began in CanGames 2023. You do NOT need to have played either of the previous scenarios in order to enjoy this year's event, but past players might find satisfaction in completing the story of this rag-tag squad.
For more information, questions, or feedback, contact me at Cangames@minimaxgames.ca