From the back cover:> Squad-Level wargames rules with the emphasis on the abilities of ordinary troops - no on those of heroic characters> Simple game mechanics that are easy to pick up with clear victory conditions, but which reward careful play.> Includes rules for inferior infantry, regular infantry, power armored infantry, heavy weapons squads, robotic infantry, heavy droids, battle mechs, fighters, shooters, riders, beasts, crewed weapons, floaters, defense turrets, close flyers, distant flyers, light vehicles, light transports, armored vehicles, armored transports, main battle tanks, refugees, police units & psionics> Six army lists provided - Human Imperial, Human Colonial, Alien Imperial, Alien Enslaver, Mechanoid & Hive Mind, each with their own special rules and some with unique unit types. - BoardGameGeek