Henshini wrote: Aren’t the lrl and chain rifle in the starter?
Yes, they are. So is the Combi Rifle.
The reason we get these boxes is to add in profiles that aren't present. The Combi Rifle has a model in the same boxed set you're pointing at. The renders shown do not have a Marksman Rifle but do have a Combi Rifle, Feuerbach, and HMG ergo my comment about "feeling better about speculating on a new Steel Phalanx starter".
TYME TP GO FLAIMS HIM FOR THE OMAHA GAT GIRL DANCER MINI111! BORD GAIMS IS NO PLACW FR THE PARAPHILIA.
Ahem. David Rosillo is known as Palanka on the official forums, IIRC. And a Nomads player, obviously.
I seem to have forgotten my user name on BGG. It has been so long since I logged in over there. Somebody ask him if there will be a 3 player version. The comments were about a 2 player v 2 player version.
Got my Szalamandra today. No pictures as it's a Christmas present for myself from myself(Merry Christmas self! ), but pretty impressed by the model.
The body is basically one piece. The legs are attached to the torso, the head is attached to the torso, but then there's the arms separate along with the footpads and the weapons. The HMRC is two pieces(one piece is the rear half of the gun attached to the firing arm. It splits right in front of the 'light' there. The second part is the barrel of the weapon itself). There's the arm separate that is used to steady the gun. The HFT is all a one piece assembly.
The footpads and the 'reflector panels' are in a baggy along with the slave arms.
The most interesting part to me was the little markers on the tabs. Link Leader(????!?!?!), Unconscious, Prone, and Wound.
I've smuggled a list of upcoming releases out for January.
And by that I mean a local shop put preorders up. Thorakitai(ALEPH box)
Charontid with Plasma Rifle(Combined Army blister)
Highlanders Grey with HMG(Ariadna blister--Beasts of War had a preview up but it's only a video)
War Correspondent with Stun Pistol(Mercenaries blister)
Die Morlock Gruppe (Nomad Box set--it's marked as "2018 edition" so looks like new Morlocks!)
Croc Men (PanOceania blister of Hacker and Boarding Shotgun--can't tell if repacks or new)
Igao (Tohaa blister; repack)
Well... you can never have too many Morlock's I suppose. I quite like the existing ones, but I'm sure the new sculpts will have me running out to buy more. At least they're AVA:T.
.Mikes. wrote: A single Highlander Grey when people have been shouting out for a box for years is weak as.
It's a Highlander Grey with two arm sets. That's a big deal. As in, two actually different sets of arms.
He can have his claymore pointing into the ground with his HMG in the other hand or be aiming+firing his HMG.
Between the Highlander starter set's T2 Rifle model and the APHMG guy, you're now looking at the ability to make a few distinctly different models. The APHMG being in a blister doesn't necessarily keep a box from happening though.
-T2 Boarding Shotgun
-Generic Claymore wielding Grey with no weapon up
-Rifle model
-Model with 2x Light Shotguns out
Between the Highlander starter set's T2 Rifle model and the APHMG guy, you're now looking at the ability to make a few distinctly different models.
Two of which look like hobbits compared to the other two.
You know that the Highlander starter set with the T2 rifle is pretty new, correct? The only one I can think of that will "look like a hobbit compared to the other two" is in the basic Ariadna starter set...which I don't expect to remain the same for contents because we know the Russkie Sectorial is coming out next year.
This is the new Highlander starter. The T2 Rifle model for the Highlander Greys is in between the riflewoman Volunteer and the Paramedic Volunteer. I don't see any scale issue existing between this Grey and the new one that BoW previewed.
The one I'd be concerned about is the Mormaer with HMG, Scots-Guard, and Wulvers, but the Wulvers were considered large when they came out so should be okay.
OTOH, new Morlocks. Interesting... Anyone seen renders? (Please no more 'shout-outs' to comic book characters. One sufficed.)
Oh, uhm, not impressed with the Highlander Gray, except to see the arm options in it. Now to start including a weapon choice, like with the Guarda de Assalto. ( and a resculpt of that mini would be most welcomed.)
One of the news from December that got the attention of many Infinity players was the Druze Shock Teams box. There are various explanations for the interest in this unit apart from its awesome factor, the quality of their miniatures or the black legend that hides behind them. Whatever the reason, it is time to proudly present the Druze Bayram Security Sectorial!
The Druze Society is probably the most powerful criminal organization within Submondo, the international mafia entity that reaches all across the Human Sphere. The unmeasured use of unparalleled violence and their keen sense for business, reaching success with their companies used as a front to cover their illegal activities are the factors that have taken them to the top of Submondo’s inner circle.
With their appearance in Outrage, the incredible comic by Kenny Ruiz and Víctor Santos, we discovered more about the inner workings of this society and saw them in action. This fact made our interest in these criminals grow, and not only to know more details about their organization, but also to see them full throttle on the table and play with the Druze Bayram Security.
Until the so-called Knauf case, which put a Hexahedron agent inside the organization in order to bring down their operation and activities, information about the Druze Society was based on incomplete and partial reports that did not provide with any relevant data. Despite this, no intelligence service in the Human Sphere has doubts about the depth of their ramifications and influences on the global economy. Even though there are still many details from this corrupt intrigue, and it is really difficult to determine the real extent of their criminal activities.
The Druze not only have a very interesting background, they also provide a new Sectorial Army list that we are going to go through now, so you can take the most of them in your gaming tables.
What does the new Sectorial bring?
Improvements and added gear to the Shock Teams
Brawlers, Mercenary Enforcers
Security Chief Arslan
Bashi Bazouks and Hunzakuts
Valerya, Saito, Armand, Scarface and Cordelia
The Bayram Security Team presents itself as a small merc company inside the Druze Society. Its core and most lethal asset are the Shock Teams. This is our main attack force. Bringing everything we need to the list and for our game plan. Also we can form Fireteam: Duo, Haris or Core with them, which gives a lot of versatility to our lists.
Also, the Druze have gone through a small modification on their profile, which makes them even more lethal. Improving their CC and earning the Special Skills Lethality L1 and Veteran L1 which will make them a very scary and respected troop.
One of the new additions to their weaponry is the MULTI Sniper Rifle, which without any doubt, will be an option to have in mind when we form Defensive Fireteams. The Jethro miniature, available in the Outrage Box Set, is the perfect mini to represent this option. Who better than him to represent the ultimate Druze Sniper?
With the release of this Sectorial, we will also see a new addition to the Infinity Universe: The Brawlers, Mercenary Enforcers. A profile that we will hear about in the future. They are an ideal troop to complement the Druze Fireteam: Core, thanks to their different Specialist options or their Multispectral Visor L2. Also the Brawler Infinity Spec-Ops will be our Spec-Ops if we play a campaign with this sectorial.
Another new face that we will see in this Sectorial is Chief Security Arslan. We will speak not only about his profile, but also what he is doing with the Druze Bayram Security.
After what happened with the Knauf case and his promotion to Security Chief of the Bayram Caravansary, the mercenary activities of the Druze Shock Teams have expanded remarkably. As head of the Security group of the Bayram Caravansary, Arslan was responsible for drawing from the local talent on Bourak and within the Bounty Hunter circuit, to have access to varied profiles that complement their Shock Teams.
This is the reason why we have in our lists the support of the Bashi Bazouks and also the Hunzakuts. Thanks to them we will have a few aces up our sleeves in order to give more than one unpleasant surprise to our opponent.
Also, the Druze Bayram Security counts with the presence of five very famous faces that complement the team in the best way possible: Valerya, Saito, Armand, Scarface and Cordelia, they are the flush of enlisted mercenary stars. No doubt that you will have to think twice before facing this security force.
Druze Bayram Security gives us Saito Tōgan as a Specialist Operative, completely new and exclusive to this Sectorial, which turns this mercenary ninja into an asset that everyone will envy.
As usual, Armand will provide us with long range support. However, Valerya Gromoz’s combat behavior is different, as she can join any Fireteam of this Sectorial, which allows use of her skills where we need them the most.
Another Fireteam that we can observe and, without any doubt stands out, is the Fireteam: Duo formed by Scarface and Cordelia, Armored Mercenary Team. An option with a lot of synergy, because Scarface will help Cordelia advance and accomplish missions, as the attack force. While Cordelia will come in handy when Scarface needs some impromptu repairs. It is also ideal to keep Scarface in check by controlling his Frenzy.
And if Scarface’s fire support wasn’t enough, we have the Anaconda at our disposal with a slight tweak to their configuration that will make it have a lot more punching power.
Apart from a way array of PanOceanian Remotes that will add extra tactical capabilities to our lists.
Now is the time to drop the theory and paper and take the practice to the gaming tables with the new and powerful Druze Bayram Security and show that when they hit the first time, there is no time for the second one.
Download now the new profiles of the Sectorial. Druze Shock Teams.
Stating the obvious maybe, but it seems like they designed this sectorial specifically to give the Outrage box something to do; namely proxy half the army. Uhahu can be Valyera Gromoz, Nakadai for Saito Togan, they specifically call out Jethro as a Druze Sniper (or Armand Le Meut, I guess), Beba technically IS an Anaconda pilot, Emily could be Security Chief Arslan I suppose, and, heck, call Domovoi a Brawler.
Beba doesn't have the weapons to be an Anaconda Pilot. Nor does Emily.
There's only two that really work there and that's Jethro and Saito. I wouldn't be surprised to, at some point, see a Druze MSR come out since there also is no generic Combi-Rifle model for them once the previous boxed set is no longer sold.
Kanluwen wrote: Beba doesn't have the weapons to be an Anaconda Pilot. Nor does Emily.
There's only two that really work there and that's Jethro and Saito. I wouldn't be surprised to, at some point, see a Druze MSR come out since there also is no generic Combi-Rifle model for them once the previous boxed set is no longer sold.
Beba has a pistol on the model, Anaconda pilot has a pistol in the profile, so she's a good enough generic proxy. On Emily as Arslan I'd agree with you though and lean towards no if only because it's such a big difference in what they represent(I'd allow her as a Locust or Hexa in PanO though because she's similar enough IMO)
Kanluwen wrote: Beba doesn't have the weapons to be an Anaconda Pilot. Nor does Emily.
There's only two that really work there and that's Jethro and Saito. I wouldn't be surprised to, at some point, see a Druze MSR come out since there also is no generic Combi-Rifle model for them once the previous boxed set is no longer sold.
Beba has a pistol on the model, Anaconda pilot has a pistol in the profile, so she's a good enough generic proxy. On Emily as Arslan I'd agree with you though and lean towards no if only because it's such a big difference in what they represent(I'd allow her as a Locust or Hexa in PanO though because she's similar enough IMO)
The Anaconda includes an Operator model. There's no need for a proxy. I can't see anyone buying an Anaconda without the Operator model.
It’s clearly Killer Croc, Katana, Harley Quinn, & Mr J.
They’re a big improvement.
However, I wish they’d draw more from their anime inspiration. That anime/manga look pervaded the catalogue of minis back in the old days. These one off celebrity/pop-culture rips are kinda cheezy
Yes. The Spitfire profile is apparently being removed.
OK, one less mini to buy...unless RPG. What's the difference in boxes then?
Old Druze box had Combi Rifle+LGL, one modeled with a DEP, one with Combi Rifle+CCW, and a Hacker.
The new Druze box has Chain Colt(proxy fodder), Hacker, Shock Marksman Rifle, HMG.
OTOH, new Morlocks. Interesting... Anyone seen renders? (Please no more 'shout-outs' to comic book characters. One sufficed.)
Ah well, no interest in playing Bakunin anyway. Plus, such insipid characters from which to draw inspiration. At least give us an anthropomorphic raccoon.
Red Harvest wrote: I doubt there will be Druze in the QK starter, but maybe you're referring to a Bayram box?
Yep, the Bayram box. QK is already done so yeah I said "Sectorial" as I meant the "smaller group of limited models under the larger umbrella of a larger selection" but that isn't going to be the same case with the NA2.
Red Harvest wrote: I doubt there will be Druze in the QK starter, but maybe you're referring to a Bayram box?
Bayram box is more likely to feature Brawlers than Druze.
The QK starter was literally just repackages of existing stuff. I could see them being douchey enough these days to put the MSR Druze into a QK starter.
- 2 Druze with basic rifle profiles. (makes a total of 6 models with the Druze box and allows for a blister or two later on)
- 1 Brawler with basic or proxy profile. (makes a total of 6 models with a Brawler SWC box and Spec-Ops blister, with an easy potential for 1 more blister)*
- 1 Hunzakut with Rifle/Shotgun (leaves a Sniper Blister and current Ghost-Trap blister)
and either...
- 1 Bashi in a button pushing pose
OR
- 1 Modded Clipper (I am probably wishlisting too hard here, thought it could be just due to my desire to see it in Druze colours)
* Brawlers currently have the following weapon loadouts, not including doc and hackers etc.
- Rifle+Light Shotgun
- HRL
- SMG
- Multi Sniper
I could easily see SMG, Multi Sniper, Hacker headset and a Pistol Proxy in the SWC box.
A HRL in a Blister.
Along with a Basic Rifle+LSG in the base pack that is enough to cover all the needs we have a AVA 4 unit until a Spec-Ops comes along.
While I like seeing pop culture things done infinity style from an art standpoint I'm rather sad they got rid of the female assault pistol that's been a hallmark of infinity design. I've been looking forward to seeing an updated version of her since Angel's kickstarter with the 75mm version.
Same -Loki-, that is a surprise that comes in from the side and mashes that objective's buttons good.
Sure WIP 12 isnt that good but when on a 17 point platform I can live with it.
Automatically Appended Next Post: ...And it is in the QK list as of 5 seconds ago when I looked. Woooo.
Vain wrote: Same -Loki-, that is a surprise that comes in from the side and mashes that objective's buttons good.
Sure WIP 12 isnt that good but when on a 17 point platform I can live with it.
...And it is in the QK list as of 5 seconds ago when I looked. Woooo.
Vain wrote: Same -Loki-, that is a surprise that comes in from the side and mashes that objective's buttons good.
Sure WIP 12 isnt that good but when on a 17 point platform I can live with it.
...And it is in the QK list as of 5 seconds ago when I looked. Woooo.
it is? it's not in mine o.o
The mobile one seems to take longer to be updated so that might be why.
i was really hoping I'd like that Charontid once I saw it painted, but I just don't. It's looks way too bulky. That worked well for the Xeodrons, but here it just looks silly. I also don't care for the head.
The Warcor is nice, although I'm not sure why we need a second one.
I like the new Morlocks well enough and they're definitely technically superior to the originals, but they're rather restrained looking pose wise to the point where I'm quite happy with what I've got.
The Charontid is size 5 so the mini makes sense to me.
The not killer Croc looks great, the rest of the Gruppe are disappointing. They seem to be sacrificing interesting design and poses for pop culture references, which is a shame as there's really no reason they can't do both.
The not killer Croc looks great, the rest of the Gruppe are disappointing. They seem to be sacrificing interesting design and poses for pop culture references, which is a shame as there's really no reason they can't do both.
There is when the thing in question that they're shoe-horning the pop culture reference onto doesn't work.
Are we expecting the Druze box next wave?
No...? Druze box is already out. It came out with the Szalamandra.
It hadn't even occurred to me that they'll do a sectorial box. I had just assumed that we were meant to use the outrage characters as proxy models. But a box makes a lot of sense.
Arslan was a Turk, a rather famous/notorious one too ( see: Battle of Manzikert) I would think to see a character with that name associated with the Kaplans.
It lets them release 3 Druze profiles that have no models(MSR with CH, CR+D.E.P., and the CR+LGL) and get 3 Brawlers out; including one that will likely be a popular choice(HRL) and another that will likely be a popular choice (Engineer).
Brawlers could then just be given a two model blister to round things out for the Hacker and MSR with MSVL2.
And while not legal for the points value, I should mention that they don't ever seem to care when that's the case and they "feel it's a cool set".
Arslan was a Turk, a rather famous/notorious one too ( see: Battle of Manzikert) I would think to see a character with that name associated with the Kaplans.
Arslan was also the name of the security chief in "Outrage". He's in the dossier in back, between Iblis and El Toro. Ignore the weird griffiny thing.
We don't count special availability models(the WarCor Special Edition is literally only available to WarCors) when discussing the number of sculpts that exist.
Sure, that was about half a head but the figs seemed quite happy between 30-32mm even with the jump. The two adult females from Outrage fit in nicely with BMG, Anima Tactics and Dark Age minis—all marketed as 35mm miniatures.
Bladerunner2019 wrote: The $200 deal for airbrush and paints looks enticing.
I've been looking to get into airbrushing etc... been paining with bristles like a caveman for too long.
Can anybody in the states weigh in to say if this is a worthwhile deal?
I'm really only interested in the 32mm tag pilot, so I'd primarily be buying for the paint set.
Obviously I need a compressor sold separately...
Well the airbrush in the set sells for $90 on it's own. The hose is probably $8-$10 depending on the length (EDIT: some sites are selling a hose for this with a quick connect at $25, if it's the same hose then the deal is much better). Cleaner is probably $5 (the cleaner will be cheaper in larger volumes so I'm estimating the price based off of that). Paints are $87 at $3 dollars a bottle (though I'm sure you can find them cheaper). so that's $188 if you bought them outside of the bundle. Not too bad to be honest, so the question is how much is the case worth to you?
I don't know if it's a good brush though. I've personally found the sub $100 brushes not really to be worth it outside of terrain base coating. But the Ultra supposed to have a .2mm nozzle which is around the size you want for miniatures.
Luxumbra airbrush finally arrived on my doorstep.
Now which of my many unpainted minis will be the first victims?
Anybody else get this kit along with their busts?
Bladerunner2019 wrote: The $200 deal for airbrush and paints looks enticing.
I've been looking to get into airbrushing etc... been paining [sic] with bristles like a caveman for too long.
Advice? Directly put: You'll need to practice with it. A lot. And learn to clean it properly. (very, very important.)
Last I heard from anyone at CB, he referred to Infinity as 32mm. Hellois? maybe, in one of the articles on the Infinity home page. But, let's not get into discussions of scale here.
Did we ever see a complete list of the January previews/February releases? Hospitallers and...
Bladerunner2019 wrote: The $200 deal for airbrush and paints looks enticing.
I've been looking to get into airbrushing etc... been paining [sic] with bristles like a caveman for too long.
Advice? Directly put: You'll need to practice with it. A lot. And learn to clean it properly. (very, very important.)
Last I heard from anyone at CB, he referred to Infinity as 32mm. Hellois? maybe, in one of the articles on the Infinity home page. But, let's not get into discussions of scale here.
Did we ever see a complete list of the January previews/February releases? Hospitallers and...
We never had a complete list of those. We wouldn't have them until January.
), but pretty impressed by the model.
Druze Bayram Security
6
BRAWLER Lieutenant Rifle + Light Shotgun / Pistol, Knife. (0 | 16)
DRUZE (
