Dystopian Wars welcomes the return of a colossal power to the new edition of the game, as the Commonwealth Starter Set releases in September. Packed full of ships, this box is a great way to build up a fleet of your design, as it serves as a toolkit to build the variants you desire to crush your opponents.

Featured first in Issue 464 of Wargames Illustrated, the Crown Raj Battlegroup for Armoured Clash is also releasing in September, introducing formidable Indian units to the Crown’s increasing arsenal.

Dystopian Wars: Commonwealth Starter Set

The Commonwealth Starter Set contains everything a new Admiral might need to serve the Commonwealth. Even veterans of the high seas will find this box set a worthwhile addition to their collections.

The Arkhangel Command Cruiser serves as the beating heart of the White Navy, its sophisticated coordination systems allowing it to marshal Commonwealth battlefleets with ease. Highly versatile Norilsk Heavy Cruisers, meanwhile, add heft and firepower to any White Navy fleet. Their sturdy frames serve as excellent platforms for mounting such devices as the dreaded Semyenov Assault Bore and the Cryo Generator, which can freeze enemy vessels and even the very sea itself.  

Kutsov Cruisers, the workhorses of the Commonwealth, can be deployed in seemingly inexhaustible numbers. Their ablative armour, a hallmark of Commonwealth ship design, makes them extremely durable for a ship of the line, and they will invariably outlast enemy vessels of comparable class. Oleg Monitors are ideal for shallow water operations whilst Sineus Fast Cruisers, sleek and highly manoeuvrable, serve a vital role as scouts. 

Despite their small size, Rurik Frigates should not be underestimated. Their compact forms are tough, like all Commonwealth vessels, especially when paired with larger warships. Should the White Navy need to go on the offensive, the Boyar Heavy Frigate can be relied upon to fill the air with deadly rockets.

Contents:

  • 3x Kutsov Cruisers (may also be built as Arkhangel Command Cruisers, Norilsk Heavy Cruisers, Oleg Monitors, or Sineus Fast Cruisers)

  • 3x Rurik Frigates (may also be built as Boyar Heavy Frigates)

  • Kometa Interceptor SRS Tokens

  • 1x Rulebook

  • 1x Victory & Valour Card Deck

  • 20x Action Dice

  • 6x Critical Damage Dice

  • 1x Dystopian Age Token Punchboard

  • 1x Dystopian Wars Token Punchboard

  • 1x Measuring Tools and Objectives

Armoured Clash: Crown Raj Battlegroup

This Armoured Clash Battlegroup arms your Crown force with ever more potent weapons with which to enact Queen Victoria’s will.

The fearless Rifle Platoons of the Indian Raj lay claim to key strategic positions, immovable and proud as they unleash unforgiving volleys against any who dare come too close. Above them, the high velocity rounds of Merlin Railgun Artillery streak across the battlefield at impossible speeds, brutally punching through the armour of the behemothic vehicles employed by Her Majesty’s enemies.

Contents:

  • 18x Rifle Platoon

  • 6x Merlin Railgun Artillery

You can pre-order all of these products at your FLGS or online at Wayland Games from the 31st of July 2026.

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