In the expansive world of tabletop wargames, Marcher: Empires at War stands out as a gritty, industrial alternate-history system that reimagines World War II through a lens of accelerated engineering and experimental dieselpunk technology. Designed around platoon-level engagements, the game gives players control over a combined-arms force capable of manoeuvre, fire support, battlefield engineering, and rapid tactical adaptation.

This isn’t a small skirmish game nor a sweeping divisional battle—Marcher thrives in the flexible middle ground where battlefield decisions are meaningful and the action feels intense and grounded.

A Dieselpunk WW2 Setting of Industrial Innovation

The world of Marcher diverges from history at the advent of radical engineering innovations—prototype energy systems, rugged mechanical walkers, reinforced infantry gear, and early drone technologies. A technological arms race surged, driving military development far beyond what traditional WW2 timelines achieved.

The tone is grounded entirely in:

• Heavy riveted steel engineering

• Early mechanised exosuits

• Experimental coil and energy-assisted weapons

• Mounted field generators

• Heavy tracked prototypes and walkers

• Rugged industrial battlefield infrastructure

It’s a world built on engineering ambition, volatile experimentation, and gritty industrial warfare—without relying on magic or supernatural elements.

A True Platoon-Level Tactical Experience

Players command a full fighting platoon, usually consisting of:

• Multiple infantry squads

• Specialist weapons teams

• Recon and assault elements

• Combat engineers

• Prototype test units

• Light armour or walker support

This scale strikes the perfect balance: authentic combined-arms tactics with fast, decisive gameplay.

Dynamic Fortifications: Build or Destroy Defences Mid-Battle

One of Marcher’s core innovations is its reactive battlefield engineering system.

Players can:

• Build fortifications mid-game

  • Sandbag lines

  • Hasty trenches

  • Barricades

  • Deployable steel plates

  • Mechanised field-entrenchment rigs

• Destroy or breach fortifications

  • Demolition charges

  • Breaching tools on walkers

  • Concentrated fire

  • Engineer-led dismantling

Because the game centres on platoon-level tactics, battlefield engineering directly shapes manoeuvre, cover, and firing lanes. This results in cinematic, ever-changing battlefields where no defensive position stays static for long.

A Rugged and Atmospheric Dieselpunk Visual Style

The world of Marcher is defined by:

• Riveted steel plating

• Exposed hydraulics

• Heavy cabling

• Prefabricated bunker systems

• Industrial ruins

• Trench networks

• Smoke, oil, and scorched mud

The dynamic fortification mechanics make battlefield visuals even richer, with shifting cover, collapsing structures, and on-the-fly engineering.

A Hobbyist’s Playground

The platoon scale and dieselpunk theme offer incredible flexibility:

• Kitbashing prototype units

• Modular fortification terrain

• Custom walker conversions

• Cross-compatibility with similar Weird WW2 systems

• Diorama scenes of engineers under fire

• Heavy weathering and metallic finishes

The shifting battlefield encourages terrain that can be added, removed, or destroyed mid-game.

OzWargaming: Licensed Printer & Community Hub for Marcher

OzWargaming is an officially licensed printer merchant for Marcher: Empires at War, offering high-quality printed miniatures, terrain, prototype units, and faction components fully approved for gameplay.

In addition to providing licensed models, OzWargaming actively supports the community through organised play and public engagement, including:

Convention Attendance

OzWargaming will be appearing at gaming conventions and tabletop events across Australia, showcasing:

• Demo tables

• Display armies

• Printed model previews

• Terrain and new release units

• Intro sessions for new players

Official Tournaments

As a licensed printer and supported community organiser, OzWargaming will host:

• Local tournaments

• Seasonal competitive events

• Campaign-driven competitive play

• Prize-supported championship rounds

OzWargaming serves as both a reliable source of licensed models and a central hub for the growing Marcher community.

Final Thoughts

Marcher: Empires at War delivers a grounded, atmospheric dieselpunk platoon-level experience that blends engineering innovation, tactical manoeuvre, and dynamic terrain into a rich alternate-history wargame. With six diverse factions and a battlefield that can literally be reshaped mid-game, it offers deep, cinematic gameplay for competitive players and hobbyists alike.

And with OzWargaming providing licensed miniature printing, community events, convention attendance, and organised play support, the game is backed by a passionate ecosystem built for growth.