ASSAULT ON THE HYDRANS 170-172
The Hydrans actually declared war on the Klingons in 169, but a majority of their fleet was devoted to attacking the Lyrans to relieve some of the pressure on the Kzinti border. After dealing the Kzintis a crushing blow at the Battle of Zursk and thus freeing their reserve, the Klingons began a major assault on the Hydrans. They hoped to crush the Hydrans quickly and free all those ships for an assault on the Federation. The Hydrans were cut off from the rest of the Galaxy and therefore they were unaware of the Kzinti defeat. One of their major objectives of the Xxann campaign was to breakthrough to Kzin with a plea for help.
LENGTH OF SCENARIO: 5 Turns
SPECIAL RULES:: The Hydrans tried to contact the Kzintis to get help. To do this, a fleet was sent to break through Klingon space to Kzin. If the Hydrans get at least one ship into Kzinti space, they score 20 VP.
NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2
INITIAL SETUP: Use Fleet Organization Charts. The Klingon 1st Reserve was destroyed in the battle with the Kzintis and has not yet been rebuilt. The 1st Reserve is not placed on the board. Klingons move first.
LENGTH OF SCENARIO: 5 Turns
VICTORY CONDITIONS: The Klingons score 2 Victory Points for each Hydran system held at the end of the game, 5 VP if the Hydran starbase is destroyed, 5 VP if HYDRA is captured, and an additional 10 VP if HYDRA is held at the end of the game. The Hydrans score 3 VP for each Klingon system held at the end of the game, and 5 VP for each Klingon starbase destroyed. The player with the higher point total wins.