Star Wars Legion: Deploy the Garrison Saturday 28th February 2026

Deploy The Garrison 2026 (1000pt SWL Recon event)

When: 

Saturday 28th February 2026

“Welcome to our first Star Wars: Legion tournament for 2026 designed to help new players get stuck in and roll some dice in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Whether you've just picked up one of the new starter sets or you're a seasoned commander looking to support the next generation of hobby generals, this event is for you.”

Event Overview:

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Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm (Registration from 9:30am)
Location: Kirton Games, 86 High Street, Crediton, Devon, EX17 3LB
Points Level: 1000pts
Format: 3 rounds, using the official rules from Atomic Mass Games

Intended Audience:

Who’s It For?

This event is aimed at new and casual players who are looking to learn the ropes in a low-pressure tournament environment. If you’ve picked up a new Starter Set, this is the perfect time to test your mettle!

Veteran players are more than welcome! Come along for fun games, socialising, and maybe even snag a prize while helping to grow our local Legion scene.

Event Rules:

Format & Special Rules

Rules for Star Wars Legion can be found here:

https://www.atomicmassgames.com/swlegiondocs/

This event will be utilising the standard rules which comprises of the following:

• 1000pt forces with a limited force org chart
• Standard game length of five turns
• 6x3’ battlefield
• 3 Rounds of Swiss-style pairings
• Rounds will be 120 minutes each

Proxies (with approval from TO) and unpainted models are welcome, but painted armies are always appreciated!

🏆 Prizes & Support 

While this is a beginner-focused event, we’ll still be handing out some fun prizes for achievements such

There will be a player gift for each person attending the event (a reply the garrison mug)

There will be a set of sideboard mats for the winner 

We are hoping for additional prize support for the event 

📋 What You’ll Need to Bring

• Your 1000pt army list (printed or digital)
  
• All necessary components (dice, movement tools, tokens, cards)
  
• A good attitude and readiness for a fun day!
  

💬 Community & Support

We’re working to grow a friendly and active Star Wars: Legion community, and events like this are the best way to get involved. If you're a new player, you'll find guidance, support, and opponents happy to teach and play at your pace.

If you're a returning veteran, your presence can make a big difference—helping newer players feel welcome and maybe even introducing them to some new units 

REFUNDS 

We can only offer refunds for tickets if we are informed of the cancellation 1 week before the date of the event.