Austerlitz is a historical simulation set in the year 1808, at the start of Napoleon's rise to power. Each player takes the part of the leader of one of Europe's sixteen most powerful countries.
The first 6 chapters of these rules deal with the economic and organisational aspects of the game, chapters 7 and 8 deal with battles and their rules, chapter 9 contains the army tables for all the countries, chapter 10 the error codes, chapter 11 a short introduction to playing the game, and chapter 12 contains the Index. Read through the rules first from the beginning to get an overall picture of the game, then re-read the chapters of special interest afterwards.
After reading this rulebook send off the form enclosed for your set-up in a new game of Austerlitz. Or, if you would like to take over an empire in a game that is already running, telephone Supersonic Games and we can tell you what's available. The cost of set-up in a game of Austerlitz is written on the price sheet, together with the other costs of the game.
You will receive back from us your set up Turn report, which lists all the most important components of your empire; such as Warehouses, Political Relations, Barracks and Shipyards, Production Sites, Commanders, Brigades, Warships & Merchant ships, Baggage Trains, and Spies. The set-up turn report reflects the historical situation of each nation at the time of Austerlitz. Each nation has a navy and merchant fleet, an army plus baggage trains. The national warehouses also contain starting amounts of goods.
You will also receive the start up Political Map, which details each country's territory, population, and industry, plus information on ships sighted at sea, and storms. The political map is given out with each turn. By means of the political game map you can follow the political and economic growth of your country in Europe and the Colonies, and also the other countries' growth.
When sending in the orders for each turn you use the Austerlitz Turn Sheet, and if you are involved in a detailed Simulated Battle, you also submit your Simulated Battle Turn Sheet.
Welcome to Austerlitz, the Rise of the Eagle!