Two scenarios and 26 counters included in C3i Magazine, Issue #29. The Battle of Meander 397 BC. Designer Notes. The Spartan army has just halted and faced the rear to deploy. The Persians have also hastily deployed from column. As the battle is about begin, Xenocles' ambush force has just emerged from hiding in the off-map woods to appear in the rear of the Persian Army. The Battle of Sardis, 395 BC. The Persians are favored. The Spartan army withdraws when unit with Route Points totaling at least 70 have been eliminated. The Persian Army withdraws when units with Rout Points totaling at least 85 have been eliminated.