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'''Regicide''' is a game played in the [[Imperium]] with similarities to [[M2]]-era [[Wikipedia:chess|chess]] and can be played on a circular board{{Fn|2}}. The game is simple to learn, but difficult to master and is played across all classes from lowly refresherscrubbers
to [[Hive|spire]] nobility. Many [[Imperial Guard]] officers play as well and hone their tactical senses in games with small sets that can fold into their combat kit.{{Fn|3}}
==Rules of the Game==
Many variations of Regicide have been played throughout the Imperium across its history, with variations including the use of 'hooded' pieces, which play as a different piece until revealed.{{Fn|4}}
==Known Playing Pieces{{Fn|4}}==
*The Emperor
*Empress
*Tetrarch
*Divinitarch
*Primarch
*Ecclesiarch
*Fortress
*Citizen
==Known Checkmate Scenarios==
*Blind Man’s Mate - a form of victory, named because it isn't seen coming.{{Fn|1}}
*The Traitor's Gambit {{Fn|4}}
==Sources==
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Double Eagle (Novel)]] by [[Dan Abnett]], Day 253: Theda MAB North, 12.26
*{{Endn|3}}: [[Dark Heresy Second Edition Core Rulebook]], pg. 177
*{{Endn|4}}: [[War Without End (Anthology)]], Imperfect (Short Story) by [[Nick Kyme]]
[[Category:Imperium]]
