Playing narrative Warhammer 40,000 Crusade games involves keeping track of multiple live variables: battle round numbers, Command Points (CP), Primary Objective scores, secret Agenda progress, unit kill tallies, and which units were destroyed during the game.
Designed for Mobile & Tablet Tabletop Play
Echelon's Live Battle Companion is optimized for touch screens. You can add Echelon to your phone or tablet home screen as a Progressive Web App (PWA) for full-screen, offline-capable scorekeeping right beside your gaming mat.
Key Features of the Live Battle Companion
The Live Battle Companion consolidates all match tracking into four core touch-friendly tools:
- Round & Phase Tracker: Advance rounds 1 through 5 and highlight active phases (Command, Movement, Shooting, Charge, Fight).
- Victory Point (VP) & CP Scorepad: Log Primary and Secondary VP per round with automatic total score calculations and CP management.
- Interactive Kill Tallying: Tap unit cards to record kills as they happen, ensuring squad XP calculations are 100% accurate.
- Pinned Agenda Checklists: Keep your chosen Agendas visible during play with interactive criteria checkboxes.
Paper Scorepads vs. Echelon Live Battle Companion
| Tabletop Feature | Paper Scorepad / Pen | Echelon Live Battle Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Round & Turn Tracking | Manual dice / paper tracking | Interactive round 1–5 & phase tracker |
| Victory Point Scoring | Handwritten score sheet | Real-time VP scorepad with auto-totals |
| Unit Kill Tallies | Tally marks on paper cards | 1-tap digital kill counter per Crusade Card |
| Agenda Progress | Remembering secret rules | Pinned in-game Agenda checklists |
| Post-Battle XP & Casualties | Manual post-game math | Automated XP calculation & casualty rolls |
How to Use the Live Battle Companion (Step-by-Step)
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1. Muster Forces & Select Agendas
From your Echelon dashboard, start a new match, choose the point limit (e.g. 1000 pts), check off your participating units, and select 2 secret Agendas. - 2
2. Launch the Companion on Phone or Tablet
Click 'Launch Live Companion'. Place your device on the gaming table for full-screen access to scorepads, CP counters, and unit cards. - 3
3. Track Rounds, VP & Unit Kills
Enter Primary & Secondary VP at the end of each round. Tap unit cards to record destroyed enemy units and mark your own fallen units as Out of Action. - 4
4. End Match & Resolve Post-Battle Sequence
Click 'End Match & Log Results' to move into post-battle processing: rolling Casualty Tests, claiming Battle Honours, and advancing unit ranks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Live Battle Companion in Echelon?
The Live Battle Companion is an in-game digital scorecard and tabletop utility that replaces paper scorepads. It tracks round numbers, active phases, Primary and Secondary Victory Points, Command Points (CP), unit kill tallies, and Agenda progress in real time.
Does the Live Battle Companion work offline during tabletop games?
Yes. Echelon caches live battle state locally in your browser. If your mobile device loses connection during a game at your local club, all VP inputs, kill tallies, and turn updates sync automatically when reconnected.
How does the Live Battle Companion handle post-battle XP calculation?
When a match concludes, the companion automatically awards +1 XP for participation, +1 XP for every 3 enemy units destroyed by a squad, Agenda completion XP, and prompts you to select Marked for Greatness.
Can both players view and update scores during the match?
Yes. In campaign matches, both players can open the live match tracker on their own mobile devices to view shared scores, turn status, and objective progress.