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The GDF faction is the most military force in the Counterblast Adventure Battle Game. It offers a wide selection of species that may be included, in addition to the very best in weaponry and equipment available. This makes any GDF Crew an extremely capable force.


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The Edo faction of the Counterblast Adventure Battle Game is a creature force complimented by broad mind control abilities. Wielding formidable arc technology as well as the energies of the cosmic flux, the monstrous Edo offer players an unusual force supported by alien weaponry and psychic power.



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The Mekkus faction in the Counterblast Adventure Battle Game is almost exclusively mechanical in nature. Its modular construction facilitates easy weapon and mode of transportation upgrades for its various troops. While many Mekkus are slow compared to their organic counterparts, they are usually more heavily armored and difficult to destroy. This faction also includes fast attack troops and a troop capable of repairing other friendly units, making any Mekkus crew a challenging and defendable force.



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The Neiran faction of the COUNTERBLAST: Adventure Battle Game offers players an exotic fighting force that is swift and powerful. Its unique weaponry, mighty fighting beasts, and fearless, hardy warriors make the Neirans an extremely formidable force with which to do battle.



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The Lancer faction offers players the most flexibility and customizability in choosing their force. It has the widest selection of not only species that can be included, but weaponry and other types of equipment as well, making the Lancer crew extremely versatile whatever the mission.

As a very happy backer of one of their previous KS project I can safely recommend this if you like the look of the figures and/or rules

so make sure to keep an eye on it

Really looking forward to the rules and fluff on this one.

I must have the cat sniper shown in the concept art.

I must.

I'm always in the market for more alien figs even the occasional furrie. And the 2sculpts on that page look top notch.

If they do a not-Bucky O'hare crew I'll have no choice but to pick them up

What are the other rules l like Orlandothetechnicoloured and BrookM?

Not much known about either the rules or fluff yet, though this setting oozes with raygun gothic, which is good enough for me.

At this point the fluff and the rules are taking a backseat to the whole "I need those models in my life" feeling lol

If I have the money, I will be in on this

Don't know what I would use them for, but I like the look

 JoeRugby wrote:
I'm always in the market for more alien figs even the occasional furrie. And the 2sculpts on that page look top notch.

If they do a not-Bucky O'hare crew I'll have no choice but to pick them up

What are the other rules l like Orlandothetechnicoloured and BrookM?

there might be other hints in their previous ship KS as it is intended for counterblast

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bombshellminis/scout-ship-miniature-kit?ref=users

For those who haven't, you can get a free preview PDF showcasing some of the setting, factions and rules here: http://bombshell-miniatures.highwire.com/product/counterblast-preview-pdf

This looks pretty cool.

Kinda like some Firefly action on steriods.

We've added the update for the introduction on the Neiran Empire. Check it out there.

I just saw these on the site and was going to post a link here

Another very clean sculpt.

I'm a bit confused by the space babes concept (ill re read) i thought they were supposed to be very sophisticated, advanced but these look more tribal and low tech.

I'm reminded of the four armed green aliens in john carter

Yes - they are supposed to be reminiscent of the Tharks as well as several other sci-fi cultures. Their conquest has allowed them the acquisition of technology to expand their empire, but their culture remains very traditional in appearance.

We have imparted several influences from popular sci-fi and fantasy cultures to make them familiar yet unique.

Beautiful minis.

Very interested in the mechanics of the game. Look to be d10 based and I like that stat cards are in the rules (hopefully available separately?).

Thanks! Glad you like the look of them.

Yes, the stat cards will be included in the book and digital version. We plan to make the cards available with the models and in faction sets.

We have added a brief look and one of the other factions for Counterblast called the Mekkus.
All the details are here.

Strange cephalopods with bizarre mental powers, the Edofleini have recently emerged from the farthest voids of space to invade the known galaxy. What has brought them to the Milky Way is unknown and their motives are uncertain, but encounters with the Edo, as they are more commonly called, are sure to provoke hostilities. Linked as a race to the cosmic flux through bioengineering and wielding exotic arc technology, the Edo potential for menace is high. So far, neither the Galactic Defense Force or the Neiran Empire have been able to communicate with them successfully. Fortunately their forces encountered to date have been small, but some military experts fear these groups are merely scouting missions for a much, much larger force.


Edo Leader with Arc Rod


Collectively the Edo are seeking to form colonies within this new area of the galaxy known as the Outer Reaches. Fleeing from their home systems where they have stripped the resources bare, vast coral-formed ships drift onward to search for Ultonium deposits. Assured of its existence in this area of the galaxy, the Edo will eradicate any infestation that threatens their claim to extract the essential ore.


Edo Underlings with Arc Pistols


Colonies are generally scouted by a bloated Overmind who seeks to establish an area to deposit a spawning pool and begin cultivating more Edo underlings. These underlings are herded by wicked Leaders who carry out the mental commands of the Overmind and manintain order in the colony.


Edo Guardling with Arc Halberd

The Edo faction of the Counterblast Adventure Battle Game is a creature force complimented by broad mind control abilities. Wielding formidable arc technology as well as the energies of the cosmic flux, the monstrous Edo offer players an unusual force supported by alien weaponry and psychic power.

Yea, I'm officially excited about Counterblast now. The Edo are awesome.

I'm interested if these are plastic, or at least resin. But, no metal.

Plastic would surely be awesome, but is that something even in the works?

I too am liking the Edo. I've been wanting some evil looking octopi for a while. Those guys will serve that role well.

Those Edo have won me over.

Hurry up and launch this KS!

Thanks all! I'm glad you are as excited about these guys as I am.

If the Edo were plastic it would make bending the tentacles to re-pose them very difficult. As of now, all of the Counterblast releases are planned for metal.

However! We have been doing lots of research into plastics production for the future. Unfortunately, as new as we are, we just don't have the customer base to support massive plastics production yet like CMoN, Mantic and Reaper.

We do have some large kits designed and can only see them as being plastic, but that will take some growth for us to get to the point where we can produce them without bankruptcy.

This looks like a fun and refreshing setting, and I am liking all of the sculpts so far.

The Galactic Defense Force (GDF) is the military arm of the Galactic Council of Worlds (GCW) charged with maintaining law and order among its constituent systems and territories. Comprised of various species including Alanti, Illyrians, Shrinaar and now Humans, the GDF seeks to protect the freedom and well being of all its members. All species of the GCW are welcome to enlist in the Galactic Defense Force.



Recruits receive extensive training at various bases located throughout the territories of the Outer Reaches before receiving their posting to a Crew. Highly respected, the Galactic Defense Force is a stalwart protector of the rights of the GCW and its greatest shield against galactic invasion. The GDF is well funded, equipping its troops with state-of-the-art Pulsar weapons and the latest in equipment, such as armored environment suits and vehicles.



The GDF faction is the most military force in the Counterblast Adventure Battle Game. It offers a wide selection of species that may be included, in addition to the very best in weaponry and equipment available. This makes any GDF crew an extremely capable force.

Awesome! This is looking really good. You keep this up and you are going to suck me in.

Do those neck rings suggest you might be able to supply clear bubble helms in the future?

(I have vague memories that you were tinkering with a vacu-former around the time of the Bombshell Babes KS)

Everything is looking great. Looking forward to the Kickstarter

So much for swearing off the KS stuff for the year......

THESE are the figures your looking for!!!

amazing sculpts, and a really good concept.

Wish I could hit that lottery and get them all.

Love the squids, Need me a fighting machine, and go on ahead and call it day.


UUUUUULLLLLAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!

These figs remind me a lot of the "Betas" from the old starchild publication's RPG "Justifiers", and the little eye ball guy as one of the characters from Evan Dorkin's Pirate Corps comics. Will have to keep an eye on this one.