In the Seventh Age of humankind the ancient Gates of Antares link or isolate worlds across countless galaxies. The evolved panhuman races wage unending war to control the tech of the Gates and the undiscovered systems beyond. Powered by the Bolt Action System, Beyond the Gates of Antares is a science-fiction, skirmish-level, 28mm miniatures wargame that pitches technologically advanced human civilizations into a conflict that no one can afford to lose. This core rulebook contains the complete set of wargame rules, starter army lists, and gaming scenarios to enable you to begin battling in Antarean space.