The Breach · Board game rules
When can a Guardian be activated?
Quick answer
A Guardian is activated when an I.C.E. Cube advances to a slot marked with the Guardian symbol on the Δ or Δ Track during the Firewall Turn's Activation Phase.
Details
A Guardian becomes active under specific conditions tied to the I.C.E. Tracks. When resolving advancements on the Δ (Bot) or Δ (Seeker) Tracks during the Activation Phase of the Firewall Turn, if an I.C.E. Cube moves to a slot featuring the Guardian symbol (as indicated on the Track), the Guardian is deployed [p.28 — GUARDIAN'S AWAKENING].
Deployment Process
- The player who caused the advancement places the Guardian model in the Database (in the Room where the triggering Avatar was located or a chosen Room if the Avatar is Disconnected).
- The Guardian’s Activation Cards are shuffled into the main Activation Card deck.
- The Guardian Description Card is flipped to its blue side, and its effects are resolved immediately.
Activation in Subsequent Turns
Once deployed, the Guardian activates like other I.C.E.s during future Firewall Turns. When an Activation Card corresponding to the Guardian’s category is drawn, the player resolves its Subroutines, following the Guardian’s specific rules on its card [p.28 — GUARDIAN ACTIVATION].
Watch out:
If multiple I.C.E. Cubes advance to Guardian slots in the same turn, each triggers a separate Guardian deployment. Ensure all are resolved before proceeding, as each Guardian’s effects and card additions modify the game state independently.