Sarisbury Green club hosted the third Havoc on the Hamble MeG competition yesterday, the largest so far. An enjoyable day for all concerned with many inspiring armies and games. Thanks to all attendees and organisers; and congrats to RJC for winning.

Havoc On the Hamble
Myths & Legends III : May 16th 2026
ROUND 1


Nigel Porter       Vs      Paul Webb
(Theban Greek 362 BCE)         (Alexandrian Macedonian 328 BCE)

Jason Humphrey      Vs      Richard Jeffrey Cook
(Later Carthage 216 BCE)      (Classical Indian 320 BCE)

Ian Newell       Vs      Brian Robinson
(Hunnic 451CE)            (Late Republican Roman 45BCE)

Robin Spence       Vs      Kevan Reed
(Norman 1060CE)            (Viking 1066CE)

David Isherwood      Vs      Dave Parish
(Normans Italy 1071 CE)         (Feudal Castile & Leon 1097CE)

Matthew Haywood   Vs      Dave Turner
(Catalan Company 1304CE)         (Later Crusader 1192CE)

      Ian Carbutt         Vs      Ian Hambly
      (Free Company 1380CE)         (Early 100YW English 1355CE)

      Rob Brand         Vs      Dave Fairbrother
      (100 YW French 1429CE)         (100 YW French 1429CE)

      Marek Wyspianski   Vs      Nik Gaugroger
      (Hungarian Black Army 1443CE)      (Edward IV English 1475CE)

Unfortunately one player has withdrawn due to family issues. This means we now have an odd number of players. We are offering a free ticket if someone wants to attend. The comp details are in this post. Appreciate this is short notice as the comp is this Saturday (May 16th). If intersted please contact me (Ian Newell) at i.newell1953@gmail.com as soon as possible.
Thanks in advance 

Thanks

The Viking list (3209) states "Note: Up to three TuGs of huscarls or hird may have 1 or 2 bases of berserkers to replace the normal bases"  Can berserkers be included in mixed TuGs containing Huscarls and Hird.
regards
IanN

As people have asked for guidance regarding "Legendary"  have just posted

Havok on the Hamble – Definition of Legendary
The Oxford Dictionary defines a Legend as ..
1/. Someone described in or based on a character from a 'legend' such as Achilles or King Arthur.
2/. A character who was remarkable enough to be famous or very well known, who accomplished remarkable or outstanding feats.
3/. A character that leaves their mark on history through their deeds, actions or reputation.

For a named character to be 'approved' as Legendary they must
1/. Have left their mark on history through military success (eg Hannibal, Alexander, Julius Caesar, Timur)
2/. Have become a national symbol, with associated myth or statues ... (eg Robert the Bruce, Vercingetorix, Boudica)
3/. Have become a psychological symbol or representation of folk or popular belief. (eg above names).
Finally, please refer to the MeG Army Lists as issued by RJC, an outstanding work which contains histories and historical campaigns and battles. If your proposed legendary character is not mentioned in the appropriate army list, suggest it has a high probability of been rejected
Note : The them for 'Havoc on the Hamble' is "Myths and Legends", hence the Legendary character may be historical or mythical (eg King Arthur, Saint George...)

Ian Newell
13/02/26

i.newell1953@gmail.com

Hi Richard
Thanks for the reply.
Will do my best to exploit until then     

In the Scots-in-France List (5507). the Scots-in-France list (5531), and the Scottish lists in the Kings in the North,  dismounted Men-at-Arms are specified as Average.
In the Medieval French list (5507), the Scottish Men-at-Arms are specified as Superior in the Scottish contingent. Is this valid ?
regards
IanN

That's great - thanks Richard

In List 5417 (Early Tudor) the French pikemen are specified as a max of 16, with unit size of 8. Is there a reason that these are not 18 (max) with a TuG size of 8,9 ??  These figures seem ok if there Pikes are converted to Halberdiers/Billmen but seem odd given that all other pikes seem to have a option for unit size of 9 ??
IanN

Hi ... all potential attendees please be aware that the 2026 ammendments to lists & Rules will be used.
regards
Ian Newell

To Organisers ..

Will this be using the new Shove/Shatter rules (Pacto variant) ??

Another great event for the club. 16 players with an exciting range of armies. 3 games each and all done in one days.

Final results were ...

Runners & Riders

Havoc On the Hamble
Myths & Legends II : May 10th 2025

    Date        Army                                                Legendary Cmdr            Player
  530 BCE    Achaemenid Persian  (2601)             Cyrus the Great              Ian Hambly       
  480 BCE    Spartan (2403)                                  Leonidas                        Ian Carbutt       
  331 BCE    Alexandrian Expeditionary (2409)     Alexander                      Jason Humphrey
  327 BCE    Alexandrian Macedonian (2408)      Alexander                       Paul Webb
  326 BCE    Classical Indian (2604)                      Porus                             Matt Haywood
  313 BCE    Thraco-Macedonian (2411)              Lysimachus                    Dave Isherwood   
    52 BCE    Lowland Gallic (2302)                       Vercingetorix                  Dave Turner

    12 CE    Early Imperial Roman (2516)              Germanicus                    Kevan Reed
  273 CE    Imperial Roman (2517)                       Aurelian                         Neil Brodie
  500 CE    Merovingian Frank (3409)                  Clovis 1                           Nigel Porter   
1066 CE    Norman (3420)                                   Duke William                  Mark Callow   
1099 CE    First Crusade    (5109)                       Geoffrey of Bouillon        Nigel Emsen       
1288 CE    Feudal German (5606)                       John I of Brabant            David Giles       
1410 CE    Medieval Polish (5715)                      Wladislaw II                     Marek Wyspianski   
1429 CE    100 Years War French (5507)             Joan of Arc                      Rob Brand
1548 CE    Sohei Monk (4606)                            Sessai Choro                    Ian Newell

>> Agreed