MANTIC News thread! (Corporation Marines unboxed, p.68)

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**Rolt**

From the blog:

Corporation versus Veer-myn, this is the first half of the artwook from the upcoming army box sets (no details on contents), the same art is going to be used across
both sets, I'm guessing one half on each.

Other half coming later.

**Pacific**

Looks amazing! I like the faceless corporation types huddled together and getting shot

**ghosty**

However, what you must really ask yourself, if show the commander got to where he is in the picture? Obviously, he's not just been standing there; the rock is to sheer, and he's in mid sprint. So he obviously ran from one point, bounded onto the rock(judging from how tall said rock is, it'd have to be from above/ on level with it) to carry his momentum. Now, look at the background. Where is there anywhere that could meet the requirements of said running? Bit of a pickle.

**nkelsch**

ghosty wrote:However, what you must really ask yourself, if show the commander got to where he is in the picture? Obviously, he's not just been standing there; the rock is to sheer, and he's in mid sprint. So he obviously ran from one point, bounded onto the rock(judging from how tall said rock is, it'd have to be from above/ on level with it) to carry his momentum. Now, look at the background. Where is there anywhere that could meet the requirements of said running? Bit of a pickle.

I had the same thought, it hurt my brain the first time I saw the picture because something feels wrong. There is no way he is going to be able to right himself and stand on whatever he is leaping on to.

**Floris**

he isn't leaping/jumping.
He was standing on the rock and is now falling backwards.

**AegisGrimm**

I find it funny the things that get nitpicked on these forums.

**porkuslime**

Whereas I thought he got there by running on the helmets of his troops....

-P

**LunaHound**

AegisGrimm wrote:I find it funny the things that get nitpicked on these forums.

But its like...

depending on your eye sight, something might not stick out like a sore thumb.
Well to the untrained eye.
That picture is awful, its flat like the Doom of the Forge Star set picture

**BrookM**

AegisGrimm wrote:I find it funny the things that get nitpicked on these forums.

This.. Is.. Dakka.

**nkelsch**

Floris wrote:he isn't leaping/jumping.
He was standing on the rock and is now falling backwards.

That isn't what the flowing action of his coattails, show...

So the art is of the heroic leader falling on his ass?

It isn't a nitpick, it damages the art because it doesn't make sense.

**AlexHolker**

Is it just me, or is his mouth weird, too?

**Pacific**

"Huh huh, you got a real pretty mouth boy!"

The Warpath Forge Father upgrade packs are now available from the mantic shop: http://www.manticgames.com/Shop-Home/Warpath/Forge-Fathers/Infantry.html

One of the most common complaints with the Forge Fathers was the use of the KoW Dwarf parts rather than something that looked more appropriate for sci-fi.
So, I think for people who already have the standard sprues, they can update these with enclosed helms, a more armoured torso and legs, and some special weapons.

**nkelsch**

The forge fathers that are Pure Sci-Fi look really good. So far the stormrage vets, the Drakkarims and steel warriors are the only models that look good enough for me to paint.

Let's hope for some thought and maybe see what a good maurauder upgrade would look like as space orcs with real technology and space armor is something no one anywhere has done yet. Chainmail + Goggles = fail.

**Floris**

Problem solved.

Now he is running along the edge while his men are shooting down at the enemy below.

**Eilif**

LunaHound wrote:
depending on your eye sight, something might not stick out like a sore thumb.
Well to the untrained eye.

You don't have to have an "untrained eye" to be able to look at the picture and immidiately accept it for the comic-book-heroic exageration that it is. Come on folks, are you really expecting realism from the art or miniatures of a game that so blatantly copies 40k? (I don't mean "copy" negatively).

Might as well start complaining about how the troops are all bunched up...
or the commander is standing on top of a rock in the middle of a battle...
or that the trooper behind him is standing up to be shot at without pointing his weapon the right direction...
or....or...or....

That said, if you really want to justify the pic, there's no reason he couldn't have run up the unseen back of the junk pile, and is now about turning to run down the right (viewer's perspective) side. I've done nearly the same move (sans laser-pistol and sword) jogging/scrambling through boulder fields after rock climbing.

**Rolt**

Hi all, just got an email from mantic, heres the jist of it:

Next week the blog is devoted to Project Pandora: Grim Cargo as we delve deeper into the gameplay, background and miniatures behind this brand new sci-fi board game

we’re also launching a new Podcast with the introductory episode a Pandora special as we interview Mr Thornton himself. Going to release the Veer-myn Dossier!

Place a pre-order of Project Pandora: Grim Cargo through the website and you might win a free hero figure, either a Veer-myn Night Lord or Corporation Major-General, (no entry/cut-off dates given on this?)

Nothing much, just a few tidbits to look forward to.

**Pacific**

Concept art of the upcoming 'Iron Ancestor' mini for the ForgeFathers

**johnstewartjohn**

Been waiting for squats exo-armour

**Rolt**

That's pretty bad-ass looking.

One thing I must ask, is it a guy in a suit or a mech of same kind?

**Pacific**

Looking at the rules in the Warpath ForgeFather list, I'm guessing it's a kind of mech (maybe Dreadnought sized?)

There is however another entry called 'Forge Guard' which have an improved defensive capability compared to Steel Warriors, so I'm hoping they will be exo-armour equivalents

**The Dwarf Wolf**

That one is a dread... there will be termies...

**johnstewartjohn**

The Dwarf Wolf wrote:That one is a dread... there will be termies...

Really? any more info?

**BrookM**

johnstewartjohn wrote:
The Dwarf Wolf wrote:That one is a dread... there will be termies...

Really? any more info?

Look at the head of the model, it has a hatch on it.

**Pacific**

johnstewartjohn wrote:
The Dwarf Wolf wrote:That one is a dread... there will be termies...

Really? any more info?

Just looking at the Warpath rules, the 'Iron Ancestor' is a really expensive (points wise) single miniature, which is pretty powerful so stands to reason it is something like a Dreadnought.

The 'Forge Guard' have a better defensive value than standard Steel Warriors, so I'm guessing some kind of Exo/Terminator armour equivalent.

**johnstewartjohn**

BrookM wrote:
johnstewartjohn wrote:
The Dwarf Wolf wrote:That one is a dread... there will be termies...

Really? any more info?
Look at the head of the model, it has a hatch on it.

Yeah so it has, seems like it going to be closer in style to an ork dread.

**poipo32**

The concept is pretty solid, I'd change the head though, but that's nothing new for me as I never liked the forgefather helmet design.

**johnstewartjohn**

Its a result of the pub

**Black Nexus**

The Corporation marines have now been unboxed in photos, so you can see exactly what goes into the Marines twin-pack and Project Pandora:

http://www.manticblog.com/?p=5582

Plenty of cool bits.

**AegisGrimm**

If the ForgeFathers get that as a Dread-sized model, I will finally buy Forgefathers as a small force for 40K as I have been wanting to do some "Combat Patrol" size games. If they get exo-armor equivalents.....wow, even better.

I need to figure something out for them to use as a codex, though. They could obviously be Space Marine proxies, but I already have three different marine armies.

I really love the Corp marines, it's too bad I already have a bunch of AT-43 troops I use as Imperial Guard, because I like Mantic's realistic proportions vs. GW guardsmen.

**Pacific**

Black Nexus wrote:The Corporation marines have now been unboxed in photos, so you can see exactly what goes into the Marines twin-pack and Project Pandora:

http://www.manticblog.com/?p=5582

Plenty of cool bits.

Here are the details of the blog-post for the click-lazy:

Unboxing Project Pandora: The Corporation in Pictures

Ten Corporation Marines feature in Project Pandora: Grim Cargo, and today we’ve stolen a bag from the warehouse, split it open and taken some pictures to show you everything you get! Let’s get to it:

You get nine standing torsos and one set of kneeling legs. In response to feedback from the community, all of the heads and arms are separate.

There are a total of 11 Heads.

The Kit comes complete with 9 Rifles, 1 Pistol and 1 Energy Fist. There’s also three Special Weapons.
Of course, you can also get all of this twice in the Corporation Marines Twin-pack.

We’ve designed this set to be outstanding value for money, combining two Marine sections (20 figures, and 6 special weapons) into one Mantic carry case with foam, bases and Mantic Points – that’s 10 infantry models for £12.50.
And that’s it folks – drop us your feedback below! Would you like to see more of these photographed unboxings? What do you think of the models?
Project Pandora: Grim Cargo is now available to pre-order and ships in April. Pre-order now to be entered into a draw to win one of ten Corporation or Veer-myn heroes. For more details click here.

They look nice, but shame the photo of the head isn't a bit clearer.

'Project Pandora' week starts on the blog tomorrow, leading up to the release of the boxset.