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The club gave it a go last Thursday. Here's an AAR and my observations of the game I played. I hope to soon have additional feedback from
the other two folks who tried out the rules that evening.

http://chicagoskirmish.blogspot.com/2012/02/playtesting-apocalypticum-forthcoming.html

Of course our comments may not entirely reflect the final product that emerges post playtest, but it's been a good experience so far. We're going to play it again at the next club meeting on the 23rd.

A few pics to pique your interest.
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How are these books used? with models from another range or do they sell models (i could not find any)

what about something similar to a codex? is one needed?

Thanks for any and all help.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/428886/3894589.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/428886/3894589.page GMT
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Thank you ahead of time!

Max]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/425879/3839719.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/425879/3839719.page GMT
I just need to know how the game plays and feels like]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/425808/3838486.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/425808/3838486.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/423598/3797776.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/423598/3797776.page GMT
I need some examples of how to use the Heat Hammers, Ripper talons and Mincer Blade special melee weapons for Warpath.

Also about vehicle collisions seems to do nothing when two heavy tanks collide. Any ideas?

I appreciate the help.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/422627/3779010.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/422627/3779010.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/421681/3762674.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/421681/3762674.page GMT 40k knock-off. Then I decided to get really wordy and write a review of the game and my impressions. You can see it here on the Chicago Skirmish Wargames blog.
http://chicagoskirmish.blogspot.com/2011/12/warpath-battle-report-and-game-review.html

Here's a few pics of the action.
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I tried a new thing with overhead table shots a'la WD battle reports. The pics on the blog are clickable to give a better look at the battle layout.
[img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XvRQElxY45A/Tv9XidNlYeI/AAAAAAAABTU/4_Tk9zex96A/s320/Turn%2B2.5.jpg[/img]]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420343/3738599.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420343/3738599.page GMT One of my favorite games of recent has been Combat Storm 2nd edition. It's a game that uses army men on a table to fight battles between the US Army and the People's Coalition Front. It's made by Strategy Wave Studios. They just released the 2nd edition of the rules. The games is comparable to other games of the battalion size games like 40k, Warpath, FoW; but is scaled to more of a platoon size. The grunt rifleman is about 30pts (not trying to infringe on copyright), and an average game is 1500pts. The individual classes only go up in cost to a max of about 50ish pts, and then max of 60ish points for a Special Forces version of a class soldier. There are rules for tanks, and certain soldiers can call in airstrikes or missile strikes. I highly encourage people to pick up the game.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420005/3732945.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/420005/3732945.page GMT [url]http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e62f0c35454fa3ba687404d69&id=0d30a3d785&e=[UNIQID][/url]


A TIME OF WAR... THE GALAXY IS BURNING


The malevolent human Corporation is expanding its sphere of influence, annexing more and more star systems to its territories, bringing every alien civilization it can under its control. Or, if this proves impossible, exterminating them.

Well trained and equipped with the best in military technology, Corporation Troopers are worth scores of the warriors of less advanced cultures. The Troopers’ armour is often invulnerable to the natives’ weapons, leaving them free to mercilessly mow down scores of the enemies with pulses from their laser weaponry. Indeed, a great many recruitment videos glory in human troops slaughtering spear-waving “savages” for the betterment of the cosmos. If they encounter heavier resistance, the Troopers can bring the awesome firepower of their tanks and powered exoskeletons to bear. In dire circumstances an expeditionary commander may petition Corporation Central to unleash their most specialised forces who will quickly dispatch even the most stubborn of foes.

From its ancient beginnings on the Solar System, the Corporation has spread like a malignant cancer across the galaxy, covering entire sectors in its tyrannical rule and suffocating any attempt to live free of its clutches. Their expansion continues, but the galaxy is a big place. The Corporation is not the monolithic entity many think it to be, and suffers tensions between the great Houses and Companies that comprise it. And all those pampered, rich men who debate and bicker in the sterile halls of Corporation Central share one, deep-seated fear: that sooner or later the Corporation will meet its match in the unexplored expanses of deep space

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So I was digging through my old stuff at my folks' place and came across my old Kryomek rulebook. I bought it when I was still new to miniatures wargaming and really loved the models, but never got around to playing the game. Reading through the rulebook (awesome early 90s artwork and all) I'm really interested in trying the game out. I have a few questions from a cursory glancing through though:
- Where are points costs and the like? I'm looking in the hardware section and I see tanks and infantry and so on, but no real frame of reference as to how to build an army. Is it just sort of an "eh, that looks good to me" approach to army balance or what?
- I've pretty much exclusively played 40k for the last few years and it sounds like there's a lot of bookkeeping in this game. Does it get confusing?
- How is it balanced for human vs. human play? I've got tons of the Nexus guys lying around and choice few actual Kryomek bugs and I figure it could be interesting for some sci fi skirmishes.
- What is the community like for this, if there's one at all? I know the game's very old, but I remember seeing models for sale as recently as 2008 at Historicon. Are there still minis coming out?

Thanks, Dakka!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/419052/3716722.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/419052/3716722.page GMT


]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/418545/3708364.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/418545/3708364.page GMT TW, both of which ended up illustrating the effect that Fog of War cards can have on the game.
http://chicagoskirmish.blogspot.com/2011/12/two-back-to-back-games-of-tomorrows-war.html

As always, feel free to click and expand the pics in the blog post as they blow up nicely. Here's a couple teasers.
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There are more miniatures ready for release in 2012.

Mine will be used in games of AE Bounty and a new rules set which I found called RIF Resistance is futile.Hope to get a few games in in the New Year.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/418249/3703059.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/418249/3703059.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/417850/3696415.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/417850/3696415.page GMT The game is in development and I need feedback and playtesting...
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[b]Troublemaker Games[/b] is a new Miniatures company, specialising in the design of quirky and original Miniature War Games. Our high quality miniatures, designed by acclaimed sculptors Ben and Barny Skinner, are designed on computer, allowing for the highest possible level of detail.

We don't just make models though; we make games. Our first game is [b]Timeline 300[/b], a 10mm scale Steampunk wargame, set in an alternate version of the year 1870. Great Britain and Germany, supported by steam-powered technology and the magic of Thaumatic energy, fight for dominance of the only resource that matters, coal, all under the hungry gaze of the approaching Martians...

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Unlike many wargames, [b]Timeline 300[/b] is not played by buying two equally pointed armies, lining them up and fighting. Instead, the game is more about the capture of resources which allow the purchase of new forces during the game. Battles can start small and develop into vast conflicts, as the fight for control of the flow of coal intensifies.

Our website is [url]http://www.troublemakergames.co.uk[/url], so visit us to discover more.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/416230/3667997.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/416230/3667997.page GMT
I was hoping to pick up some Mantic ForgeFathers soon, and use them as a counts-as for another army in 40k.
My question is however, at least until GW release rules for Demiurg ( ;) ), if anyone is doing this currently and which ruleset they have used?

My first thought was the standard Marine or perhaps Space Wolves list. The other option would be a Salamander-esque list, simply because of the number of burning-style weapons in the FF range. The Hailstorm cannon could be used as perhaps either a Whirlwind, or maybe techmarine with cannon?
I have thought it might be amusing to make a 'marine spam' style army, lots and lots of infantry at the expense of elite unit types and vehicles.

To be honest this is an issue that goes back many years, from Squat players looking for a rules representation in the current ruleset, but I'd be interested to see as far as 'counts as' is concerned with the FF model range what ideas people have had!

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Well the tables have turned! ... well not really, we just swapped armies...and table sides.

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His designs always struck me as following his own lines and at times this showed up in a bias to one side of the other. That said his ST rules were well written and received.

What do you think he might bring to the world of Dust?

WilyC]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/414897/3644946.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/414897/3644946.page GMT

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Warpath is awesome!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/414841/3644115.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/414841/3644115.page GMT Link here: http://www.darkrealmminiatures.co.uk/articles/
Cheers ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/413772/3624501.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/413772/3624501.page GMT 40k. Now, onto the good stuff:

The Rules for Halo Tabletop
All units can move 6” and shoot or run d6” and not shoot. To fire a weapon, nominate a target and roll a d6. If you roll higher than your troop’s Accuracy or AC, you have hit! Then, the opposing troop gains a toughness or Armor save, rolling higher than the number indicated will spare the unit. If the save is unsuccessful, the unit takes the number of wounds indicated on the weapons Power. Units die when the number of wounds they have sustained equals or exceeds their Endurance. Note that a separate save is taken for each wound the weapon deals out.
If a unit is shot at it must take a Bravery Test. Rolling higher than the number indicated will allow the unit to remain in place. Rolling any other result will cause the unit to go into panic and flee towards your table edge if in the open, or become pinned down by enemy fire and spend the rest of the turn taking cover and may not shoot. Flood units never run or get pinned, but instead if they fail the Bravery Test they take 1 additional wound to represent their lack of taking cover. Units can take cover instead of moving or shooting to gain a +1 to their cover saves.
Shields are like ablative wounds, instead of taking armor save; deduct the damage done by the shooter from the units current Shields. Shields regenerate to full the turn after the one they were depleted. Troops gain a cover save if in cover (duh) as well as any other saves.
All units can hit in melee combat instead of firing as weapon for a POW equivalent to their starting EN. Troops still have to roll to hit for these attacks. Note that Flood units gain a free +1 ACC to these attacks.
Troops

Marine: Accuracy/4+ Endurance/1 Bravery/4+ Armor/5+ Shields/0 Threat Value: 10

Comes with either an Assault Rifle: Range/18 ROF/2 Power/1 OR Battle Rifle/DMR: Range/30 ROF/1 Power/1 for free
Can have Magnum: RAN/6 ROF/1 POW/1 for free or Dual Wield for +1 ROF for +2 TV per model
Optional Frag grenades: RAN/6 ROF/1 POW/3 Blast for +2 TV per model
Can have Shotguns: RAN/6 ROF/1 POW/4 OR SMGs: RAN/12 ROF/3 POW/1 for +5 TV
Up to 1 quarter of all your Marines (rounding down) can have one of the following:
Flamethrower: RAN/6 ROF/4 POW/2 for +10 TV
Rocket Launcher: RAN/24 ROF/1 POW/6+2 against vehicles Blast for +20 TV
Sniper Rifle: RAN/48 ROF/1 POW/D6+1 (+1 ACC if user has not moved, otherwise cannot fire) for +30 TV
Can be upgraded to Veteran (+1 EN and 3+BR) for +10 TV

Overall, the Marine is a versatile and damaging unit, very shooty but not so powerful once they get shot in return. Keep a Rebel Elite handy or give them SMGs or Shotguns when up against Flood, or more Battle rifles and heavy guns for Covies.

Grunt: AC/4+ EN/1 BR/5+ AR/5+ SH/0 Threat Value (HA!): 6

Plasma Pistol: (Rapid) RAN/12 ROF/2 POW/1 (Charged) RAN/18 ROF/1 POW/1 depletes Shields and disables vehicles for the next turn OR Needler: RAN/12 ROF/2 POW/1 (if 2 shots hit, the target explodes for a POW 3 Blast)
Can have Plasma Grenades: RAN/6 ROF/1 POW/3 Blast for +2 TV per model
Can have Suicide Packs: POW/6 Blast for +10 TV and a “volunteer”...

... I suppose they could be used as meat shields...
Actually, Grunts aren’t that bad. Their pistols can be used to disable shields so needlers or other weapons can kill of whatever was inside and their low cost guarantees your tons of the cretins. Sure they run a lot, but that’s what you brought an Elite for. Right? P.S Suicide Grunts are fun and powerful.

Jackal: AC/4+ EN/1 BR/4+ AR/6+ SH/0 Threat Value: 8

Plasma Pistol (see Grunt entry) and Jackal Shield (+3 SH for the front axis only) OR Carbine: RAN/30 ROF/1 POW/1
Can have Grenades for +4 TV per model 1 ¼ of them can have Beam Rifles: RAN/48 ROF/1 POW/D6+1 See Sniper for special rules, for +10 TV

The Jackals are unique because they can be close range assault units with pp’s, grenades and shields, or very long range snipers with beam rifles and carbines. Also, Jackals roll 2 dice to sprint and pick the highest one, so they are extremely fast too.

Human Combat Form: AC/5+ EN/1 AR/6+ BR/2+ SH/0 Threat Value: 6

Can have Assault Rifle for +4 TV
Can have an SMG or Shotgun for +8 TV
Can be upgraded to Brute Combat Forms (5+ AR) for +2 TV
Brute Combat Forms can have Spikers for +8 TV
Can have Gravity Hammers for +16 TV
Can be upgraded to Elite Combat Forms (+1” for sprint) for +4 TV
Elite Combat Forms can have Plasma Rifles/Pistols for +4 TV
Can have Needlers for +6 TV
Can have Energy Swords for +15 TV
Can have 3 Shields for +10 TV
Flood Combat Forms combine 3 things; compatibility with both UNSC and Covenant weaponry, devastating close-range potential, and being numerous without any weapons. They are, however, quite squishy and if you don’t take enough of them, there will be no one left by turn 3.
Flood Infection Forms: AC/0 EN/1 AR/0 BR/2+ SH/0 Threat Value: 1
Flood Infection Forms can attack enemy units within 1”, causing a POW 1 hit. If a unit is killed by this attack, it is converted into the relevant combat form. This kills the Infection form even if the target is not killed.
Infection Forms can also kill themselves to revive a killed Combat Form within 1” back to its full EN.

Flood Infection Forms are designed to come in numbers. They are very low cost and all of their abilities require one of them to die. Keep them near your CF’s to provide an endless supply of new meat, but remember. A Combat Form can NOT be regenerated more that once a turn. So no un killable forms.

Carrier Form: AC/5+ EN/1 AR/6+ BR/2+ SH/0 Threat Value: 8

Once a Carrier Form touches or is killed, it explodes into 15 Infection forms. Carrier Forms cannot sprint.

Carrier Forms are a cheap and disposable way to get more Infection Forms for less TV. If leveraged en masse Carrier forms are deadly. The only problem is finding a way to crack them open...

ODST: AC/4+ EN/2 AR/4+ BR/4+ SH/0 Threat Value: 20 Comes with SMG with Scope (can re-roll failed rolls to hit)

ODST’s can be dropped strait into the fray. Use the Deep Striking rules from 40k to put them in play
Can be equipped with one of the following: Shotguns, Assault Rifles, Battle Rifles and Frag Grenades for free
Can take Jet Packs (allows them to reach higher levels) for +10 TV
It takes some nerve to be fired at an ongoing battle from low orbit. ODST’s can re-roll all failed BR tests.

ODST’s are the most powerful troops in the UNSC excluding Spartans. They can quite easily out manoeuvre most enemy units by using drop pods, and their upgraded SMG’s will put a hurting on most forms of infantry. ODST’s cannot take heavy weapons though, to make up for their orbital drops.

Spartan: AC/3+ EN/4 AR/3+ BR/3+ SH/4 Threat Value: 50 Comes with Frag Grenades and Magnum

Can take Assault Rifle OR Battle Rifle for free
Can take Shotgun or SMG for +4 TV
Can take Firebombs: RAN/6 ROF/1 POW/6 for +2 TV
Can take Rocket Launcher, Flamethrower, or Sniper Rifle for +20 TV
Can take Mounted Machine Gun: RAN/24 ROF/8 POW/1 Cannot Sprint for + 30TV
Can take Missile Pod: RAN/30 ROF/2 POW/5 Cannot Sprint Blast for +30TV
Can take Spartan Laser: RAN/30 ROF/1 POW/10 for + 40 TV
Can take any Covenant weapon for double its listed price
Can attempt to board vehicles within 1” on a 2+, taking control of the vehicle
All Marines play can make a single re-roll each to their BR once per game
If a Spartan is killed, its killer can re-roll one BR test

Spartans are awesome. They shoot, they inspire, they soak up fire like a sponge on steroids and they can take hostile weapons to boot. Just be careful how much you take, or your TV will soon reach its max and you haven’t even got a Marine yet.


Elite Minor: AC/3+ EN/3 AR/3+ BR/3+ SH/4 Threat Value: 30

Can take Plasma Pistol for free, or can dual wield for +1 ROF for +2 TV
Can take Needler or Plasma Rifle: RAN/18 ROF/2 POW/1 for +4 TV
Can take Covenant Carbine for +6 TV
Can take Plasma Grenades for +2 TV
Can be upgraded to Majors (+1 SH) FOR 5 TV
Majors and Minors can have Active Camo (+1 cover save, even when out of cover) for +5 TV
Can be upgraded to Rangers (Jetpacks that allow them to get to higher levels) for +5TV
Can be upgraded from Major to Ultra (+1EN) for +5 TV
Ultras can have Energy Swords: RAN/2” ROF/1 POW/6+D6 for +5 TV
Can be upgraded from Major to Special Operations (2+ AC) for +5 TV
Special Operations Elites can have Beam Rifles for + 10 TV
Can be upgraded from Ultra to General (2+ BR AND +1 SH) for + 15 TV
Generals have a BR boosting area of 12”
Jackals and Grunts can benefit from the BR of any Elite within 6”
Can be used in a UNSC army as Heretic Elites, which can use any Human weapon for double the cost listed

Elites really are Elites. The crème de la crème of the Covenant army, these guys mash pretty much everything, and can even take on a Spartan. They have access to most of the Covenant weapons, including the mouth watering energy sword. Their only downside is the cost.

Brute: AC/4+ EN/4 AR/0 BR/3+ SH/0 Threat Value: 15

Can take Spikers: RAN/18 ROF/3 POW/1 for free
Can take Maulers: RAN/6 ROF/2 POW/3 for +5 TV
Can take Spike Grenades(See Plasma Grenades for stats) for +5 TV
Can take Power Armor (confers +5 SH that does not regenerate) for +10 TV
Can take Covenant Carbines OR Brute Plasma Rifle that can fire normally or fire at +2 ROF and forgo shooting next turn for +5 TV
Can take Firebombs: RAN/6 ROF/1 POW/6 for +2 TV
Can be upgraded to Major (+1 EN) for +5 TV
Can take Active Camo OR Jet Packs for +10 TV
Can be upgraded from Major to Captain (+1 to Power Armor total) for +5 TV
Captain can take Brute Shot: RAN/24 ROF/1 POW/4 for +10 TV
Can take one of the following: Portable Plasma Cannon: RAN/24 ROF/8 POW/1 or Fuel Rod Gun: RAN/24 ROF/1 POW/6 for +20 TV
Can be upgraded from Captain to Chieftain (2+ BR) for +10 TV
Chieftains can take Gravity Hammer: RAN/1 ROF/1 POW/8 Blast for +15 TV

These bad boys optimise brutality, pun intended. They are strait up melee troops, and their high EN is all you need to get them into punchin’ distance. They also boast considerable firepower so don’t let their bad accuracy fool you. Just get them in fast and let them finish the job.

Skirmisher: AC/3+ EN/2 AR/4+ BR/4+ SH/0 Threat Value: 15

Can take Plasma Pistols/Rifles for free
Can take Carbines or Needlers for +4 TV
1 ¼ can have Beam Rifles for +15 TV

Skirmishers are, surprise surprise, good for skirmishing! They always count as having Jet Packs and move like Jackals, only these guys roll 2 d6 and can move the combined total! They are, though, a wee bit fragile and quite expensive, so don’t let your Skirmishers become the Skirmished.

Hunter; AC/4+ EN/8 AR/2+ BR/2+ SH/0 Threat Value: 80 for a pair

Any shots to the back of the Hunter ignore the AR save
Comes with Assault Cannon: RAN/30 ROF/1 POW/8 Blast
Assault Cannon can be upgraded to fire a beam which increases it’s ROF by 2 and removes the blast for +10 TV

Hunters are walking heavy weapons platforms. Keep them back so they can bombard the foe, or charge them forward and watch the kill count rise. Make sure they are supported; however, as their rear armor is weak to attack.

Drone; AC/4+ EN/1 AR/5+ BR/2+ SH/0 Threat Value: 8

Comes with Plasma Pistol
Drones can fly over any obstruction (like jump infantry) and roll 2d6 and pick the highest when sprinting
Can be upgraded to Drone Majors (+1 SH) for +5 TV
Majors can have a Plasma Rifle for +5 TV

Drones are best fielded in swarms to offset their fragility, and are very capable outflanking and fast troops. Picture them as fearless, flying Grunts and you can’t go too far wrong. Upgrading a few to Majors can add some much needed rapid fire to the unit.

Engineers: AC/5+ EN/4 AR/5+ BR/5+ SH/0 Threat Value/15

Engineers cannot make any form of attack except via self destruct. They can hover over any obstruction but cannot sprint.
Engineers can attempt to repair any vehicle or other structure within 1”, raising the vehicles current Structure Points by 1. Multiple Engineers can perform repairs, each additional participant raising another Structure Point.
Can be equipped with Suicide Packs for +5 TV

Engineers have one use: repairing your vehicles. In a pinch their Suicide Packs can be used to cause a few casualties.

Flood Stalker Form: AC/4+ EN/3 AR/6+ BR/2+ SH/0 Threat Value: 10

Can climb over any walls or obstacles without penalty
Can spend a turn morphing into either a Ranged or Tank form

Stalker Forms are fast, creepy things with an aptitude for morphing into more dangerous forms. They move like Jackals and can move through cover, so using them as assault troops makes sense, but is even more effective if while some attack, the rest transform.

Ranged Form: AC/4+ EN/3 AR/3+ BR/2+ SH/0 Threat Value: N/A

Ranged forms cannot be deployed at the start of the game. They can only be put in play if a Stalker Form morphs into one. Ranged Forms are immobile.
Ranged Forms can spit needles: RAN/24 ROF/3 POW/1

Ranged Forms are most effective when deployed in good cover. They are moderately tough and have devastating short range firepower. They cannot use the Floods melee attack, however, so make sure nothing else gets too close.

Tank Form: AC/5+ EN/8 AR/5+ BR/2+ SH/0 Threat Value: N/A

Tank forms cannot be deployed at the start of the game. They can only be put in play if a Stalker Form morphs into one. Tank Forms cannot sprint.

Tank Forms are the toughest Flood infantry there is. Nothing short of the heaviest firepower will bring a squad of these down. Plus, you get them from Stalker Forms, which are only 10 TV! They are very slow though, and have no ranged attack.

Vehicles in Halo Tabletop work like this. Each vehicle will have a Movement, Transport, Armor and Structure Points value. Movement dictates the speed at which the vehicle may move up too. Vehicles can turn at the end of their movement up to 90 degrees. Transport shows how many drivers, gunners and passengers are permitted aboard. What positions are available and how they are used are covered in the vehicles description.
Structure Points dictates how much firepower the vehicle can sustain. They work just like Endurance; when the vehicles SP reaches zero, remove it from play as well as any unfortunate occupants. The crew can disembark at any time before their movement, leaving the vehicle in place. Note: you must buy extra models to man the vehicles, the TV cost is only for the vehicle itself.
All vehicles must Ram any unit they pass over during their movement (except for flyers), causing a hit with the POW of the vehicles starting SP+1 per 6” the vehicle moved before contact. Brutes, Elites, Combat Forms and Spartans can perform a hijack on a roll of a 4+. If they fail the roll they take the hit as normal.

Mongoose: MV/24 SP/1 TR/2 AR/6+ Threat Value: 20

Can have a driver and a passenger who uses whatever weapon he has equipped.
Have brakes that let it turn 180 degrees if it moves 12”
If it moves more than 12” it has a cover save of 4+ due to its speed

The Mongoose is primarily a swift but squishy outrider. It is good for whisking your Spartans around the map or using it to transport heavy weapons Marines. Its speed is also an asset for getting objectives.

Warthog: MV/18 SP/4 TR/3 AR/5+ Threat Value: 40

Can have a driver, a passenger and a gunner who operates whatever the Warthog has equipped.
Have brakes that let it turn 180 degrees if it moves 12”
Comes with Mounted Machine Gun
Can replace MMG with troop transport compartment that can carry 5 extra passengers for free
Can replace MMG with Rocket Launcher with RAN/30 for +10 TV
Can replace MMG with Gauss Cannon: RAN/36 ROF/2 POW/3 for + 15 TV
Can have Multiple Missile Launcher: RAN/18 ROF/6 POW/2 (Can lock on to aerial vehicles for +1 ACC) for +20 TV

The classic Warthog is one of the most adaptable vehicles in the game. It can take everything from extra men to ground to air missiles, and is damn good for turns as well. It does, however, carry with it a fair bit of weak armor plating, so watch how much fire you expose it to.

Ghost: MV/18 SP/1 TR/1 AR/5+ Threat Value: 20

Comes with Plasma Cannon
Can turbo boost 24” in lieu of shooting
If it turbo boosts, it gains a 4+ cover save due to its speed

The Ghost is a dedicated outrider that lacks punch but makes up for it in speed. It can be used as a mount for your more specialist units.

Revenant: MV/12 SP/4 TR/2 AR/5+ Threat Value: 35

Can have driver and passenger
Comes with Plasma Mortar: RAN/30 ROF/2 POW/3+2 vs. Vehicles
Can turbo boost 18” in lieu of shooting

The Revenant is basically an anti armor Ghost with more armor and space for one more troop. Good for using an anti infantry passenger and the Plasma Mortar to counteract multiple threats.

Spectre: MV/12 SP/5 TR/4 AR/5+ Threat Value: 30

Can carry a driver, a gunner and 2 passengers
Can turbo boost 18” instead of shooting

The Spectre is essentially a Covenant Warthog. It has less adaptability but can carry one more troop.


Brute Chopper: MV/18 SP/4 TR/1 AR/5+ Threat Value: 25

Comes with Auto Cannons: RAN/12 ROF/2 POW/2
Brute Choppers are meant for ramming. Any ram attacks made by the chopper ignore AR.
Can boost 6” instead of turning

Brute Choppers are not subtle. They are designed to be hurled headlong at the opposition, often losing plenty of their number to enemy fire.

Prowler: MV/12 SP/6 TR/4 AR/5+ Threat Value: 30

Can carry a driver, a gunner and 2 passengers
Is armed with a Plasma Cannon

The Prowler is the Brute equivalent of the Warthog. It does have room for one more passenger but carries a less potent armament.

Scorpion: MV/6 SP/16 TR/6 AR/4+ Threat Value: 60

Can carry a driver, a gunner and 4 passengers
Is armed with a 90mm Cannon: RAN/36 ROF/1 POW/8 and a Mounted Machine Gun

The Scorpion Tank is one of the heaviest vehicles in the UNSC. Its cannon are incredibly powerful and its armor is almost impenetrable. Be aware of the TV, though. This thing may be able to take on an army, but if it gets boarded then that’s 60 TV worth of guns and armor pointed strait back at you.

Wraith: MV/6 SP/16 TR/2 AR/4+ Threat Value: 60

Can carry a driver and a gunner
Comes with Heavy Plasma Mortar: RAN/40 ROF/1 POW/7 and a Plasma Cannon
Can boost 12” if it does not shoot
Can replace the Heavy Plasma Mortar with Anti Air Missiles: RAN/30 ROF/4 POW/3 Flying units only for +10 TV

The Wraith has at its disposal the almighty Heavy Plasma Mortar, a god amongst heavy weapons. Its range is huge and if there are Elites in this thing you are guaranteed a good show. The lack of transport capacity is more than made up for by the ability to boost.

Hornet: MV/24 SP/3 TR/3 AR/5+ Threat Value: 25

The Hornet can carry a driver and 2 passengers and can fly over obstacles
It is armed with a Mounted Machine Gun and a Rocket Launcher

Us the Hornet to harass enemy artillery or as a fighter to ward of Banshees and the like. Its transport capacity is small, but numbers mean nothing if those passengers are Spartans, especially well armed Spartans.

Falcon: MV/24 SP/5 TR/6 AR/5+ Threat Value: 30

The Falcon can carry a driver, 2 gunners and 2 passengers and can fly over obstructions
Is armed with Auto Cannons and 2 Mounted Machine Guns

The trusty Falcon is mainly a rapid deployment vehicle, used to ferry troops from A to B very quickly indeed. The weapons are limited to anti infantry guns for clearing landing zones but the Falcons speed makes up for the loss of anti tank potential.

Pelican: MV/30 SP/8 TR/8 AR/3+ Threat Value: 50

Can carry 2 drivers and 10 passengers and can fly over obstacles
Is armed with Mounted Machine Gun and 2 Multiple Missile Launchers
Can carry either 2 Mongooses or 1 of any other vehicle OR mount an additional MMG

The Pelican is, first and foremost, a heavy transport vehicle. Its thick armor, speed and large capacity allows almost total safety from hostile firepower, but unfortunately, the Pelican itself has no form of attack other than its cargo.

Banshee: MV/30 SP/2 TR/1 AR/5+ Threat Value: 20

Can fly over obstructions
Can turbo boost 36” instead of shooting
Is armed with Plasma Cannon and Fuel Rod Gun

The Banshee is the king of harassment and perfect for dogfights and ground clearance alike. On the other hand, it might as well be armoured in wet cardboard, as when the going gets tough, this puppy will break apart like a Ming vase in a nursery.

Phantom: MV/24 SP/6 TR/16 AR/3+ Threat Value: 80

Can carry a driver and 15 passengers and can fly
Can carry 2 Ghosts, 2 Choppers or 1 Wraith
Is armed with Plasma Auto Cannon: RAN/24 ROF/2 POW/5 Blast and 2 Plasma Cannons

The Phantom is a heavy duty gunship/transport. The thick armor and a powerful main gun, let alone the massive transport capacity let it deliver warriors from all over the battlefield into the heart of an opposing force.

Spirit: MV/24 SP/10 TR/30 AR/3+ Threat Value: 80

Can carry driver and 30 passengers and can fly
Can carry any Covenant vehicle (or 2 Ghosts)
Is armed with a Plasma Auto Cannon

The Spirit is the Covenant Pelican, only with 3 times the capacity. Although lacking in armament, the true power of the Spirit is its contents. The Spirit is exceedingly tough, fast and spacious internally, but if it comes under too heavy fire expect it to fall, along with all those troops inside.

Mounted Machine Guns, Plasma Cannons and Shade Turrets can be deployed via transport or placed within the player’s deployment zone for 15 TV.
Shade Turrets count as vehicles with the following profile:

MV/0 SP/3 TR/1 AR/5+ Threat Value: 20

Is armed with Shade Turret: RAN/24 ROF/3 POW/2
Can be upgraded to have a Fuel Rod Gun (+10 TV) OR have SP/6 and AA Missiles (+20 TV)

Elephant: MV/6 SP/30 TR/10 AR/3+ Threat Value: 40

Is armed with a Mounted Machine Gun
Can carry 10 passengers and 1 Mongoose

The Elephant is the only ground vehicle that can carry other vehicles. It is extremely heavily armoured but is under armed and very susceptible to boarding, after which it can just be left behind.

Locust: MV/6 SP/3 TR/1 AR/4+ Threat Value: 30

Is armed with Charged Plasma Cannon: RAN/24 ROF/1+number of turns spent firing at one target POW/2
Has 6 SH that recharge and work like normal shields
The Locust is a specialist unit tailored for cracking open heavy vehicles or buildings. Its main weapon can level a city given enough time, and the shields make it all the more durable. But, the Charged Plasma Cannon needs time to reach its full potential, and the Locust is not the most durable of units.

Scarab: MV/12 SP/30 TR/10 AR/2+ Threat Value: 200

Can carry 10 passengers and can step (or smash through) any obstructions
Is armed with Beam Assault Cannon, A back mounted Shade Turret (as close I as I could find for stats) and 3 Plasma Cannons. Can also step on units within 1” for 30 POW (!)
Can be disabled by attacking the legs, which each have a SP of 10. Disabling 2 of these will force the Scarab to the ground for d6 turns, allowing troops to board it. The boarding troops must fight of all units on board and may then destroy the control pad, giving them 3 turns to reach a safe distance before the behemoth detonates, causing POW/6 hits to everything within 2d6 and a reason to get cocky.

The Scarab brings a massive, godlike power to the tabletop with nigh indestructible armor, unfathomable firepower, huge transport capacity and the ability to stomp a lot as well. It is also immune to being taken over by Spartans, so consider that a blessing. Just remember that for the price of a Scarab you could be fielding 33 more Grunts, or 6 more Elites, or... you know what, stuff the Grunts! Send those heathen humans TO HELL!

Heroes

Jun: AC/2+ EN/4 BR/3+ AR/3+ SH/4 Threat Value: 60

Has Sniper Rifle, Frag Grenades and Magnum
Is deadly with his chosen weapon. He can re-roll any failed rolls to hit with his Sniper Rifle, can increase its range to 54” and does +1 POW with it.
Can infiltrate ahead of the main force. You may deploy Jun in any terrain piece (even one occupied by enemy troops!) at the start of the game

Jun is the master of snipers. His numerous abilities allow him to reliably kill anything on the board, and, being a Spartan, has many other quirks as well.

Emile: AC/3+ EN/5 BR/3+ AR/3+ SH/4 Threat Value: 60

Has Shotgun Frag grenades, and Magnum
He is vicious in close quarters. Emile can re-roll failed rolls to hit with melee attacks and make 2 per turn

Emile is the perfect close combat tool, capable of taking on a squad of Brutes and coming out on top. Let alone the carnage he would cause if he got aboard a Scarab...

Kat: AC/3+ EN/4 BR/3+ AR/3+ SH/4 Threat Value: 55

Kat is armed with a Magnum and Frag Grenades
Kat can intercept enemy transmissions. Any army including her can redeploy fully after set up on a 4+
Kat has cybernetic modifications from her injuries. She can re-roll failed armor saves

Kat is one of the oldest members of Noble Team as well as one of the most experienced hackers ever known. Her ability to digest information so rapidly is widely regarded as amazing.

Jorge: AC/3+ EN/5 BR/3+ AR/3+ SH/4 Threat Value: 60

Jorge is never found without his MMG and Frag Grenades

Jorge is astoundingly strong and tough, even for a Spartan. He can sprint while carrying his MMG and reduce the power of oncoming fire by 1, to a minimum of 1
Jorge is the heavy support of Noble team, being extremely well built and very determined. He can sustain brutal damage and dish it out too.

Carter: AC/3+ EN/4 BR/2+ AR/3+ SH/4 Threat Value: 60

Carter carries a DMR and Frag Grenades
Carter is cold and calculating, and his team follows his guidance. The rest of Noble Team can use his BR if he is in play.

Carter is the leader of Noble Team, and is a true leader amongst them. His orders are obeyed to the letter while he lives.

Sergeant Johnson: AC/3+ EN/3 BR/2+ AR/4+ SH/0 Threat Value: 30

Can be equipped with any weapon usable by Marines or a Spartan Laser for +20 TV
Any UNSC unit within 12 can use his BR for any BR tests they are required to take
He and the Chief are firm friends. They gain +1 EN if they are within line of sight to each other

Johnson has seen it all. He and the Chief go way back. He may not be the Highest of rank but he is the most stalwart and brave a human can be.

The Arbiter (Pre Heresy): AC/3+ EN/5 BR/2+ AR/3+ SH/6 Threat Value: 70

Can have any Elite weapon for the cost listed
All Grunts, Jackals, Elites and Skirmishers can use his BR if they are within 24”

The position of Arbiter is one of the highest ranks achievable within the ranks of the Elites. Each one is brave, strong and intelligent without compare, and the Covenant infantry look up to one like gods of war.

The Arbiter: AC/3+ EN/5 BR/2+ AR/3+ SH/6 Threat Value: 70

The Arbiter can be equipped with any Elite weapon for its listed cost
He is embittered by his disgrace, and will gladly take any chance he can to deliver retribution. The Arbiter can re-roll failed rolls to hit with Energy Sword and melee attacks.
The Arbiter is an expert at using the Energy Sword. He can force all melee attacks to hit at -1 ACC

After his banishment at the hands of Truth, the Arbiter joined forces with Master Chief and the UNSC to get his revenge. He will stop at nothing to deliver the killing blow to the Prophet of Truth.


Master Chief: AC/2+ EN/7 BR/2+ AR/2+ SH/5 Threat Value: 100

Can take any UNSC weapon for its listed price
The Chief is equally as capable with nothing but a rock as he is with the most advance weapon there is. He can re-roll all failed rolls to hit with any form of attack
Master Chief is utterly devoted to his mission, whatever form it may take. He can re-roll failed BR tests
Trained and practised in the operation of everything from a Mongoose to a Pelican, Master Chief can perform jinks and manoeuvres that would, in the hands of anyone else, be more lethal to the driver than the foe. He can turn an extra 90 degrees and can move 1” extra in any vehicle
Easily the most powerful figure in the UNSC, John-117 can turn the tide of any battle. All UNSC units are immune to panic and pinning if Master Chief is within 24”. Also, any Covenant unit taking BR tests as a result of his shooting must re-roll a successful result
Master Chief has had many companions in his service, but none as loyal as Cortana. If he has Cortana, The Chief is immune to panic and pinning and can re-roll failed armor saves if he has Cortana. This upgrade is +30 TV

John-117 is a legend amongst men. He has walked through danger that would kill a lesser man twelve times over, he has come back from injuries that would flatten a city, and he has caused more damaged to the Covenant in his service than the UNSC has done for the whole war. He is Master Chief. He is a Spartan.
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The encircled city of Emperograd tried to resist the XIII division “Gorko” continuous attacks.
Changes on atmosferical conditions allowed Imperial side to count with some replacements.
Imperial guards, Squats and Astartes fight side by side to save the last imperial stand on Zitadelle Planet.

Ork forces begins to attack the center of allied lines killing the whole Squat force but the Superheavy Goliath tank,who begins his own war with ork tanks , killing 2 of them.

Meanwhile Astartes launchs a counterattack to annihilate the Ork´s HQ with the support of a Terminator squad teleported on the battle (the other squad was teleported some Km. east from the right place), only Ol´rok Bullneck survived but he alone finished off more than eight space marines before be killed by a Brother Captain Gladio´s bolter bullet (at the back!).

At this time the fighting extends for the whole city, after a lot of failed activation rolls, finally orks got fighter planes support and a giant Mecha appears!
Gladio and his men tried to destroy the awesome machine in a hopeless close combat, finally Gladio hooked a magnetic mine and I failed a lot of dice rolls, and the powerful machine that counted with energy shields, a lot of antipersonal weapons and so on , suffers some internal explotions and falls before my eyes!

3 of 4 objectives was on imperial hands, the last orks on the table decided to fight to the last “man” (a 6 on a d6!).
Finally 4 of 4 objectives on allied hands, and XIII division “Gorko” ceased to exist as a fighting force! .. at last for the moment!!!

A great FUBAR battle, what seems to be an ork easy victory at turn 4 becames a completely ork defeat at turn 10!
We saw heroic actions, tank duels, gretchins ambushing imperial soldiers, helicopters crashing, awful dice rolls, fantastic dice rolls, and a great father and son time… what more can we ask?

Pictures here;
https://picasaweb.google.com/realvonsirius/ZitadellePlanetFinalBattle]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/411870/3592405.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/411870/3592405.page GMT 40k universe and wanted something more "classic" sci fi. Any ideas?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/411683/3588708.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/411683/3588708.page GMT
My dad was obsessed with the game so I got lucky

Does anyone even play anymore?

I Havent since I was 12]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410224/3562803.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410224/3562803.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410182/3562145.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/410182/3562145.page GMT GW space marines).]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/409213/3544877.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/409213/3544877.page GMT
Haven't read much about it yet, but found it interesting to see the forge fathers given that "bring back the squats!!" conversations still show up with regularity...:)

Skriker]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/407978/3522476.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/407978/3522476.page GMT FUBAR rules, played whith my son as Imperial Commander and myself at Ork Spedicionary Force Fieldmarshal.

Being completly encircled by XIII división "Gorko" the last imperial forces at Emperograd seemed whithout hope.
Anyway the Ork Over Kommando begins to ask for the final conquest of the city so at a rainy morning XIII divison launch their third assault at Emperograd.

Fail of communications, confusing orders or restless troops, make a chaotic assault whith a lot of activation rolls failed!
When XIII division where capable to organized an attack was to late and the second battle objective was still at imperial hands and the 8 turn was over. Imperials manage to live another day!
The final battle will be fighted at nexts days!!!
Sadly only a few pictures survived the day.

https://picasaweb.google.com/realvonsirius/Zitadelle4]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/407263/3509260.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/407263/3509260.page GMT Wh40K , then on to other games , i have learned alot , so every thing i post for dust tactics about terrain building or modding figs is also applicable to other minis games .

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/blog/545/classic-aegs-dust-is-warrrrrrrrrrrr]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/407149/3507386.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/407149/3507386.page GMT UK know of any UK stockist that sells '5150 Star Army'? I've got the First Contact supplement and also the New Beginings book but really need the first. Anybody help me locate it?]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/406994/3504280.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/406994/3504280.page GMT
[color=orange]Edited by Manchu.[/color]]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/406435/3491816.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/406435/3491816.page GMT http://rpgdiehard.blogspot.com/2011/10/after-action-report-tomorrows-war.html

Here's a slightly exanded version of what I posted elsewhere regarding my experience with the game.

Ok, Played the game last night. I'll make a more throrough post later, when my friend posts the pics Here's some initial thoughts. It was a great time.

The rules achieve realism balanced with game-flow like no other rules I've played. 5150's Reaction system plays fairly logically and and feels very realistic but it is more drawn out than Tomorrow's War, on the other hand WarEngine plays faster, but is not nearly as realisitc. We played a senario where elite mercenaries have to rescue a pilot while irregular rebels try to thwart them. The Pilot was rescued, but the Mercs lost too many troops captured or as casualties and lost by one victory point.

Some observations.
1-There are no points systems. The games are entirely senario based, and it's up to the players to determine the forces involved. This also means that those enjoying the game must be able to gain enjoyment from the game experience as much -or more- than winning, because sometimes the deck will be stacked against you.

2- It has a reaction system that is similar to 5150 but more streamlined and shortented. This means that when one unit does something, it will incur a reaction from enemy units that are in sight, but the chain of reactions has a shorter end than 5150. This is more than a simple overwatch mechanic, but plays quite well.

3- Weapons have an optimal range (a bonus is applied) but no maximum range. It's assumed that on an average gaming table, weapons can shoot as far as the limits of the table if there is no terrain in the way.

4-Special and heavy weapons integrated have special functions if placed in their own squads, but if integrated into infantry units, they simply add more dice to the number of dice you roll for firepower. This is one of the streamlined elements that actually adds to gameplay rather than takes away, as it puts the emphasis back on superior tactics and positioning rather than a certain combination of weapons and wargear.

5- The book is gorgeous. That it is published by the respected Military publisher "Osprey" is evident in the production values. Full color front to back and and 260 pages thick! Lots of nice art that is consistent in style throughout and alot of pictures of well painted miniatures from a a number of different manufacturers. We played with the basic combat rules, but the book covers orbital insertions, medivac, nanotech, weather conditions, ECM, etc. There are also optional "fog of war" cards that can be copied from the back of the book. These are given when certain rolls come up for activation. They aren't overly powerfull, but they do add a bit of random chance. I look for ward to trying these out

6-Whether casualties are lightly wounded, seriously wounded, or killed makes a big difference as you usually have to treat the wounded or bring them with you and that affects the squad's performance. However, the wounded are not merely a drain on a unit's performance, they affect victory points and the campaign system in the rules takes wound vs. killed into account.

7. There are fairly extensive vehicle rules which we did not have a chance to try.

Suffice to say, this is a game about realistic tactics and the correct application of the forces present in a given senario. List-building, close-combat, special charachters, custom load-outs and the like have little or no bearing on the game. I like the Sci-Fantasy style of games like 40k, WarEngine and others, but after playing Tomorrow's War, I'll be much more hesitent about calling them Science-Fiction or Tactical.

As a fast and simple rules kind of guy I usually like to play with the basic rules and leave out anything that's going to take my games over 2 hours. However, after 2 and a quarter hours for a game of Tomorrow's war I actually wanted to try bigger games with more senario elements (grav insertion, medivac, vehicles, ECM, etc). I still like sci-fantasy alot, but I will be picking this book up soon. Tomorrow's war has definitely won a place as my new favorite "hard" Sci-fi ruleset.

At 24 bucks from amazon, it's probably one of the great gaming deals out there. Available for pre-order here:
http://www.amazon.com/Tomorrows-Science-Fiction-Wargaming-Rules/dp/1849085315/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1317913430&sr=1-1]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/402504/3418282.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/402504/3418282.page GMT ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/400095/3375799.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/400095/3375799.page GMT Am contemplating buying them, but would like to know more about them first.

Thanks!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/399514/3365828.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/399514/3365828.page GMT
My metal miniatures are going to form a personal Merc company, 'Sharp's Irregulars', based in the Succession Wars era (no silly Clans for me!). The idea behind the Irregular's is that they're just that - a ragtag collection of drifters, outcasts, and other semi-undesirables. Thus, each Mech is going to have it's own, personal paint scheme. The Irregular's are also pretty liberal when it comes to Lance formation - they'll group together in the most advantageous way when possible.

So far, the Irregular's have 7 members:

Nathanial Sharp - BLR-1G Battlemaster (Unseen) - Blue and Gold
Damien Thule - SHD-2H Shadowhawk (Unseen) - 2nd Davion Guards RCT
Kentaro Miyoshi - WHM-6R Warhammer - Sword of Light
Xinyang Tang - RFL-3N Rifleman - Yellow with purple trim
William McCullock - HGN 732 Highlander - Red/Black, with blue/green tartan
David Subal - GOL-1H Goliath - Tan, blue, orange, black
Robert Solar - MAD-3R Marauder - Clan Sea Fox

And here's a list of the rest of the Mech's in the outfit:
GHR-5H Grasshopper
ZEU-6S Zeus
HBK-4G Hunchback
HGN-732 Highlander
PNT-9R Panther
AS7-D Atlas (Lead!)
BNC-3E Banshee
HCT-3F Hatchetman (Lead!)
GOL-1H Goliath
MAD-3R Marauder

So, pick a Mech, choose a name for the Mechwarrior, and give me a color scheme, circa 3025-3048, or just make up one of your own!

And, yes, I do know that the above list has a heavy (heh) lean towards assault and heavy class mechs. I'll be on the lookout for more lights and mediums in the future.
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Veritech Guardian
Veritech Battloid
Strike Veritech Battloid
Raider X
Warhammer
spartan
Super Armored Battloid
Officer's battlepod
any help would be greatly appreciated!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/398285/3343670.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/398285/3343670.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/397345/3326321.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/397345/3326321.page GMT
The problem is that Mecha Model production seems very fragmented due to the different rights and licences (Macross, Robotech, Battletech). I really like the following models and would like to collect a few of each and do some nice Urban or Digital Camo schemes.

Loki
Thor
Thanatos
Daishai
Uriel/ Uziel

It's all a bit difficult to find a way through, anyone have any advice?

]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/396956/3319197.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/396956/3319197.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/395783/3298395.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/395783/3298395.page GMT RPG, and a wargame, that would play a bit like an online shooter, with a large map setup, players that play a single character, objectives, and a large amount of cooperation between players. and it is a fast paced game that only requires a few d12s per player (several for the sake of convience)

the only parts that might not work is the playercount, this game would require at least 4 players per side, so you'd have to set it up ahead of time, not just a quick pickup game. another thing would be terrain, i imagine that a good game would require quite a bit of quality terrain and an upwards of 3 story buildings.

but, if anyone's interested i'd be glad to post what i have in the way of rules for some constructive criticism. :waagh: ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/395641/3296149.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/395641/3296149.page GMT
look forward to the replies

Salamandermarine ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/394517/3276618.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/394517/3276618.page GMT [img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Om3s9DFsZcQ/Tl-uY72j6bI/AAAAAAAABYo/SMUAFQ_BmIE/s1600/orksepic%2B013.jpg[/img]
Full report at: [url]http://javieratwar.blogspot.com/2011/09/trouble-in-frontier-iten-6-mm-solo.html[/url]
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Luckily scientists studying the creatures discovered were not creatures at all but were being controlled being controlled by a faint signal from the region of Lorus, a crack team headed there and discovered an alien device,that was creating and controlling the ceatures, they summised that the machine after scanning our litrature and culture believed thses creatures to be our natural enemies so could drive us out without giving away its prescence.

The team, surronded by creatures, decided to sacrafice themselves to save the colony and detonated thier fusion bombs, this severley damaged the device and temporarily atopped the creatures attack unfortunatley the resultant nuclear explosion caused the human survivors to revert to a medieval state were technology is considered magic.[/i]

The game is designed so that a quest map is agreed by players before the game begins. The quest map contains a number of arenas were challanges, may need to be overcome and battles fought!

Minatures can be used throught the quest map and are recomended as they can add a extra dimension to the game, however they are not compulsory. While the game has not released any figures yet there are apparently some in the pipeline! :thumbsup:

Check out thier [url=http://mystic-quests.co.uk]official website[/url]!]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/393935/3265231.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/393935/3265231.page GMT http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/393882/3264380.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/393882/3264380.page GMT Hello there

im into 40k and malifaux but ive been looking for a different kind of minatures game and was hoping maybe somebody here would know one like what im hoping for.

40k's ok but features too many faceless troops so i wanted somthing with alittle more personality in each model. So i went with malifaux due to the small number of minatures means each has more personality.

But im still on the look out for somthing alittle different, Malifaux is good but theres already set characters and ive been looking for a game where you can build a group or squad yourself, like 40k with interchangable parts, to create a totally individual group, give the characters names and backstories and so on.

Possibly a sci fi setting with a twist, with a good story to it, not too futuristic. Like underground battles in mines or on abandoned space ships? maybe even a space horror like dead space??

I highly doubt theres anything like what i described but you never know.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/393141/3251721.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/393141/3251721.page GMT
also by ailens I mean (H.I Giger) ailens.

cheers to all comments.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/391438/3219203.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/391438/3219203.page GMT AT-43, whilst trying to find out about it it appeared that some were saying it's no longer played much or supported? what i'd like to know is pretty much anything you can tell me! I found a starter set on ebay for a cogs force and wanted to know if that's all you need model wise to play? they look pretty good visually and i'd be keen to re paint them as well.

It seems to be played on a board with cards and a rulebook, do I need to buy this as a set or seperately from somewhere?

what other armies are available as a box so i don't need to hopefully buy things piecemeal?

And finally, if this isn't a good option to get into what other games would you suggest? I am looking for systems with plastic models and a small force preferably!


thanks guys


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