Lock 'n Load Tactical: For the Emperor

From Wake to the Philippines

Advance Through Jungle and Fire

For the Emperor is a battle pack expansion for Heroes of the Pacific in the Lock ’n Load Tactical system. This module delivers eight new scenarios and a brand new map that expands your Pacific War campaign across the full arc of the conflict.

From the opening Japanese offensives to the final Allied return, these scenarios capture the intensity, scale, and brutality of island warfare.

Campaign Across the Pacific

The battles begin with the Japanese invasions of Wake Island and the Philippine Islands. From there, the fight moves through:

• The desperate final days on Guadalcanal
• The grinding, static warfare on Bougainville
• Massive Banzai attacks on Guam and Saipan
• Close quarters cave clearing on Peleliu
• The Allies return to liberate the Philippines

Each scenario highlights a different phase of the war, with changing tactics, evolving forces, and escalating stakes.

Squad Level Combat and Heroic Action

For the Emperor uses the Lock ’n Load Tactical impulse system, keeping both sides engaged throughout every turn. Squad-level actions and individual heroics define the battlefield. Leaders rally troops under fire. Assaults clear bunkers and cave networks. Defensive lines brace for sudden charges.

The new map introduces fresh terrain challenges and mission objectives that reflect the realities of Pacific island combat.

If you are ready for beach assaults, jungle firefights, and determined last stands, For the Emperor returns you to the fiercest battles of the Pacific War.