Welcome to Echelon
Echelon is a web-based companion application designed specifically for Warhammer 40,000 Crusade campaigns. It replaces traditional pen-and-paper Crusade Force Sheets, tracking unit experience, battle honours, scars, requisition points, and match results in real time.
Role & Scope
- Target User: All Users (Players & Campaign Hosts)
- Required Subscription: Free Tier (Core features) | Supporter / Commander Tier (Advanced limits & custom themes)
- Prerequisites: An active Echelon account.
Choose Your Path
Depending on your role in your gaming group, select the appropriate quickstart path below:
⚔️ For Players
Build your Order of Battle, import unit cards, spend starting Requisition Points, and track your army's narrative across tabletop battles.
👑 For Campaign Hosts
Set up narrative leagues, define point limits across campaign Stages, invite players with Join Codes, and manage leaderboards.
Core System Architecture & Features
1. Order of Battle Management
Your Order of Battle acts as your master roster. You can manage multiple forces, appoint Warlords, and track Supply Limits as your army grows from a 1,000-point patrol into a massive 3,000-point battle force.
2. NewRecruit Roster Importing
Import your list from NewRecruit with a single click. Echelon parses unit profiles, weapon profiles, detachment rules, and point values automatically.
3. Live Battle Companion
Use your phone or tablet on the tabletop during games to log round-by-round Victory Points, track Agendas, tally unit kills, and record unit survival status.
4. Narrative Campaigns & Stages
Join existing campaigns or host your own. Track campaign standings, territorial control, and stage progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Echelon free to use?
Yes! Echelon offers a feature-packed Free Tier that allows full local roster management, Crusade Card tracking, and participation in campaigns with up to 4 players. Upgrades are available for power users and large campaign organizers.
Details available in the Subscriptions & Tiers Guide.
Which Warhammer 40K edition does Echelon support?
Echelon supports current Warhammer 40,000 Crusade rules (10th & 11th Edition frameworks), including custom homebrew rules and detachment settings configured by your Host.