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**Spiral Arm Studios**

The Battlescribe files for Maelstrom's Edge have just been updated to v.5.0.0, which adds in the Artarian Remnant and brings the other factions up to date with the current model range.

If you don't have Battlescribe, you can find the latest version of the app here: https://www.battlescribe.net/?tab=downloads

**Spiral Arm Studios**

Available right now, you can launch your Maelstrom's Edge collection with a starter bundle for the Epirian Foundation, Karist Enclave or Broken!

The Battle for Zycanthus set was our original introduction to the Maelstrom's Edge universe and game, and we're extremel;y proud of it. All good things must come to an end, though, and thanks to increased interest over the last 12 months or so we've completely sold out. With the second edition of the Maelstrom's Edge rules on its way, it didn't make much sense to have more of the Zycanthus sets made up, as we'll be releasing individual faction starter sets alongside the new rules. For those looking to get into the game right now, though, we've made up some small bundle deals that let you pick up a few core units for your chosen faction and also include the templates, tokens and other bits and pieces you need to play Maelstrom's Edge.

These bundle deals are available for each of the current factions aside from the Remnant. Theirs will be coming along soon, but is waiting on the next couple of model releases in the queue.

Pick up the rulebook and printable unit, objective and mission cards from the Rules section of the Maelstrom's Edge website, and grab your miniatures starter bundle from the webstore now!

**Blastaar**

Can you give a rough estimate when we may see MEDGe V.2?

Good to know people are getting into the game, too.

**BobtheInquisitor**

Your link goes to the new plastic Karist. I had to make a whole additional click to see the webstore.

I wish your Epirian starter had SecDef instead of Contractors. I already have enough contractors, and the SecDeff are deffo shmexier.

**insaniak**

BobtheInquisitor wrote:
Your link goes to the new plastic Karist. I had to make a whole additional click to see the webstore.

The dangers of copy pasting from the previous release article...

Fixed now.

Or, that Karist is the notorious Alessi Rikast Lee, and will be used for random links from now on. Yes, that will do...

I wish your Epirian starter had SecDef instead of Contractors. I already have enough contractors, and the SecDeff are deffo shmexier.

We'll definitely look at adding a SecDef bundle in the future, once we have some more plastic unit options for them. For now though, if it's SecDef you're after, there's this bundle which has four squads for the price of three.

Blastaar wrote:
Can you give a rough estimate when we may see MEDGe V.2?

I'm putting the finishing touches to the Beta rules document today and tomorrow, for release ASAP. We're hoping to have the full rulebook out for Salute next year, assuming Salute is back in March/April.

**Blastaar**

insaniak wrote:

Blastaar wrote:
Can you give a rough estimate when we may see MEDGe V.2?

I'm putting the finishing touches to the Beta rules document today and tomorrow, for release ASAP. We're hoping to have the full rulebook out for Salute next year, assuming Salute is back in March/April.

Not too far. Cool.

**legion023**

@ Spiral Arm, is there/will there be a way to run and army of just Angels?

**insaniak**

Almost... If you take an Angel Keeper as your commander, the rest of the detachment is filled with Angels. There's no way to field a force entirely of Angels, though.

As all Angel units have Kill Mission, you would be at something of a disadvantage in any objective-based mission.

That's not to say that there's no possibility of an Angel command model somewhere down the track to allow for 'wild' angel forces, although that would probably be better suited as an option for a specific scenario rather than as a regular force option.

**BobtheInquisitor**

The new plastic Remnant suit you’re showing on Facebook looks pretty cool. Surprised you haven’t mentioned it here.

**Spiral Arm Studios**

Glad you like it! There's sometimes a slight delay between the Facebook and other social media posts, and getting the post up here... but here it is:

Like its heavier Militus cousin, the Nimbus battlesuit is a marvel of Artarian engineering. Designed for sniper and scout roles, the Nimbus trades in the Militus' heavier armour in favour of speed and agility.

A Nimbus Pathfinder surveys the battlefield.

The Nimbus Pathfinder fills a scouting role within Remnant fire teams, using its Pinpoint Scanner to paint enemy units for the attention of heavier Remnant firepower.

The studio model, painted by Todd McNeal from Toad Painting

This is the second Nimbus model we have released, with the first being a resin model designed to be used as either a Pathfinder or Longshot. Check out the pic below for a comparison of the two (plastic on the left, resin on the right!):

The new model, alongside the original resin model, painted by Winterdyne Commission Modelling

Rules-wise, the Nimbus can be equipped with an array of additional equipment, including Hologram Projectors and Cloak Generators to confound enemy targeting, Vent Systems to assist with cooling, Thermal Trackers to enhance their already formidable shooting, and a Lorican Boostpack when additional speed is required. This kit is compatible with heads and boostpack parts from the plastic Militus kit, and also with the head and cloak generator backpack from the resin Nimbus model. And we'll be releasing a handy upgrade sprue a little later in the year that will cover off some of those other options!

The Pathfinder with a plastic Boostpack from the Militus sprue.

This kit contains a single, plastic Nimbus suit, along with a 40mm plastic base, for use as a Nimbus Pathfinder or Nimbus Pathfinder Prime. The rules for these units can be found in the Force Lists section of the website, or in PDF format in the rules section here.

Grab yours now from the Maelstrom's Edge webstore here!

**warboss**

Looks nice! Once question that I've had both in general (for the industry) and specifically (for this model) is why you didn't use ball joints for the limbs for additional posing options. I understand that not all poses that the joint would allow would fit the rest of the limb/torso but there should be some added posing flexibility there. Is it not recommended with the type of moulds you're using and could complicate the plastic filling/miscast rate? Or purely asthetic choice in that you want a particular type of pose?

**insaniak**

We did use ball joints on the larger Militus suit to give it as wide a range of poseability as possible, but that's a full-frame multi-part kit. The Nimbus was one of a series of smaller kits that we had combined on a single frame to keep production costs down, and so was limited by available space and the moulding constraints from the model design.

As a general rule, we aim for basic troops to be multipart and poseable. Character and specialist models that are generally only fielded in small numbers are often a little more constrained by budget, so for those we prioritise making the models look good over making them poseable.

**warboss**

Fair enough and thanks. I'm glad the larger kit has them!

**bbb**

insaniak wrote:
We did use ball joints on the larger Militus suit to give it as wide a range of poseability as possible, but that's a full-frame multi-part kit. The Nimbus was one of a series of smaller kits that we had combined on a single frame to keep production costs down, and so was limited by available space and the moulding constraints from the model design.

As a general rule, we aim for basic troops to be multipart and poseable. Character and specialist models that are generally only fielded in small numbers are often a little more constrained by budget, so for those we prioritise making the models look good over making them poseable.

So the Nimbus is intended to be fielded in limited quantities? You couldn't take an army of all Nimbus suits? Or would it just not be as effective as the Militus?

**insaniak**

Nimbus suits are specialists, and not available as Core troops, so no, you couldn't field a full force of them, and it wouldn't be particularly effective if you could - they're intended to provide support to the heavier armed and armoured Militus suits.

Pathfinders are a Vanguard selection, while Longshots are a Hammer selection. You can also field a Prime version of either as a Command unit.

**bbb**

insaniak wrote:
Nimbus suits are specialists, and not available as Core troops, so no, you couldn't field a full force of them, and it wouldn't be particularly effective if you could - they're intended to provide support to the heavier armed and armoured Militus suits.

Pathfinders are a Vanguard selection, while Longshots are a Hammer selection. You can also field a Prime version of either as a Command unit.

Ah, that's the part I didn't think about. They're not core. So while you could take a Prime as a command, you'd need to fill out your core with Militus suits. Makes sense. At most one could do a Nimbus Prime of one type, 2 Militus, and then 3 other Nimbus suits spread between Longshots or Pathfinders as your prime dictates.

Got it. Thanks!

**Spiral Arm Studios**

New Release: Resin Militus Prime Parts!

The reliability and mainline capabilities of the Militus suit tend to make it a favourite amongst Fire Team Commanders. Able to access the full range of Militus weapons and equipment, Primes will also often fit their suits with additional, more expensive gear to improve their sensor and communications capabilities and enhance their close quarters abilities.

A Remnant Militus Prime strides relentlessly into the midst of the Karist battleline.

This high quality resin kit includes a new Militus Prime head and an Aruval Phase Sword hand, designed to fit the plastic Militus Battlesuit kit, sold separately.

Militus Prime head and phase sword.

Using a compact phase generator built into the grip, the Aruval Phase Blade is an expensive but popular weapon amongst Militus Primes, due to its ability to bypass defensive energy fields.

The studio model, painted by Todd McNeal from Toad Painting

Grab them from the Maelstrom's Edge webstore here!

**Spiral Arm Studios**

New Release: Resin Militus Holista Parts!

The unsung heroes of the Artarian Remnant, Holista Champions forgo personal glory in order to keep the rest of their fire team functioning at peak efficiency.

A Remnant Holista supports its Fire Team as they storm an Epirian defensive line.

While Lorican armor is a technological marvel, its primary weakness is that extended battlefield operation can cause it to overheat, damaging critical systems and injuring the pilot. This problem is exacerbated by many Champions' habit of pushing suit systems past safe operating limits to give themselves more of an edge in combat. To counter this issue, the Holista variant armor swaps out one of the Militus weapon mounts for a Heat Exchange device that can siphon excess heat from nearby suits.

The studio model, painted by Todd McNeal from Toad Painting

The Holista Parts pack includes a new head variant and the Holista Heat Exchange. These high quality resin components are designed to fit the plastic Militus Battlesuit kit, sold separately.

Militus Holista head and Heat Exchange.

You can find the Maelstrom's Edge V1 rules for the Holista in the Force Lists section of the Maelstrom's Edge website. If you're playing using the V2 Beta rules, the Remnant document in the Downloads section now has the Holista added in.

Alternate colour schemes, painted by Iain Wilson.

Grab the Holista from the Maelstrom's Edge webstore here!

**Kid_Kyoto**

Gorgeous job on the energy fields on those, just jaw dropping.

Also has the terrain sprue pack been mentioned?

https://www.maelstromsedge.com/medge/store.jsp?p=61

8 sprues for the price of 6, worth getting just to have around.

**insaniak**

Yeah, I don't remember if we specifically shouted out about that pack, but it went up around the same time as the '4 for the price of 3' plastic troop deals. Definitely a great way to boost the terrain bitz collection!

**Spiral Arm Studios**

New Release: Plastic Remnant Upgrade Sprue!

Remnant Lorican Armor is a marvel of engineering in its own right. Over time, Champions will customize their suits to boost their combat ability even further. This month's release is a new plastic sprue with a range of upgrade options!

This sprue has components to represent various upgrades on your suits, including three each of the following:

Prime/Pathfinder Array

Defensive Countermeasures

Enhanced Targeter

Target Tracker

Mark Of the Initiate badge

Prime Sigil

Veteran Prime Sigil

These parts are designed to fit on any of the Remnant suits, where relevant to their unit rules.

Grab the sprue from the Maelstrom's Edge webstore here!

**Spiral Arm Studios**

Amongst the ragtag forces of the Broken, the gigantic Gnolti strides imposingly across the battlefield, massive, energised shields blocking enemy fire as it clears a path for its more fragile Rabble brethren.

The resin Gnolti is one of our most popular resin kits. This month it makes the leap into the digital domain, with the release of an STL pack that you can use to print your own rampaging alien behemoth!

With 3D printing becoming ever more accessible as an option for producing table-top quality miniatures, it seemed like a good time to start offering some DIY options for digital hobbyists to add to their collections. As such, the Gnolti is the first of an ongoing release series, as we will be gradually working to make STL packs for all of our current resin models.

Table-ready resin production model and a 3D printed example - printed on an Anycubic Photon using Anycubic Grey resin at 50μm using Lychee slicer.

Printing results will vary depending on your printer, resin and settings.

The Gnolti digital pack includes the following:

Single-piece Gnolti model, unsupported

Single-piece Gnolti model, supported

Split Gnolti model parts, matching the resin production version

Included STL components

In Maelstrom's Edge games, the Gnolti is fielded on a 54mm base, available here.

Get started with your rebel force of digital doom by grabbing the Gnolti digital file pack from the Maelstrom's Edge webstore here!

**bbb**

Looks like Spiral Arm Studios has released another Broken model as an STL.

https://www.maelstromsedge.com/medge/store.jsp?p=83

The Marsayan Hypnotist is available for $6 with files for supported and unsupported versions.

**Spiral Arm Studios**

Indeed it is - full release article here:

Marsays are not naturally gifted fighters, nor are they a particularly good shot. With their long limbs, clumsy gait and large bulbous eyes, Marsays don't seem a threat. Disguised behind those eyes, however, is their remarkable ability to influence the mind of others.

The Marsayan Hypnotist is the second model from our resin range to make the transition to digital release for 3D printing.

The Marsayan Hypnotist digital pack includes a single piece Marsayan Hypnotist STL file, and a pre-supported version to make printing a little easier.

The included STL models.

In Maelstrom's Edge games, the Marsayan Hypnotist is fielded on a 25mm base, available here, and accompanies Broken Rabble, Assault and Fire Support units.

Table-ready resin production model and a 3D printed (and mirrored) example - printed on an Anycubic Photon using Siraya Tech Fast resin at 50μm using Lychee slicer.
Printing results will vary depending on your printer, resin and settings.

Get started with your rebel force of digital doom by grabbing the Marsayan Hypnotist from the Maelstrom's Edge webstore here - or if you would prefer the resin version, you can find it in the store here!

**Spiral Arm Studios**

New Release: Karist Heavy Troopers - 3D Printable STL Files

Armed with some of the most powerful weapons in the Karist arsenal, Heavy Weapon troopers can be added to an existing Karist Trooper squad, or can form a Karist Trooper Heavy Squad capable of taking out even the most fearsome enemies.

Originally released in resin, Karist Heavy Troopers are now available to purchase as STL files for 3D printing.

The Heavy Weapon Trooper digital pack includes both a supported and unsupported set of files, with Cybel Lance, Ripper Heavy Grenade Launcher and Ravager Pulse Cannon options to equip your troopers.

The included parts.

In Maelstrom's Edge games, the Karist Heavy Troopers are fielded on 25mm bases, available here, and can accompany Karist Trooper squads or form Karist Trooper Heavy squads.

Resin production model and a 3D printed example, painted to a tabletop-ready standard - printed on an Anycubic Photon using Siraya Tech Fast resin at 50μm using Lychee slicer.

Printing results will vary depending on your printer, resin and settings.

Start building your secretive cult of digital doom by grabbing the Karist Heavy Troopers from the Maelstrom's Edge webstore here - or if you would prefer the resin version, you can find it in the store here!

**bbb**

I really need to get into resin 3d printing...

**Spiral Arm Studios**

New Release: Artarian Remnant Character Upgrade STLs.

Artarian Remnant Primes are career warriors, leading their fire teams through engagements against enemy forces and in Remnant gladiatorial games alike. Leveraging their fame and fortunes on expensive gear to improve their sensor and communications capabilities and enhance their close quarters abilities, Primes are an impressive sight on the battlefield.

Holistas serve in a support role, boosting the effectiveness of their fire teams by syphoning excess heat off their suits using their massive heat sinks. This comes at the expense of some offensive capability, so while still formidable warriors, Holistas must rely on their fire teams doing well rather than seeking personal glory. This makes the role of Holista an unpopular one amongst the glory-hungry champions of the Artarian Remnant.

Originally released in resin, the parts for customising plastic Militus suits to build Prime and Holista variants are now available to purchase as STL files for 3D printing.

This digital pack includes both supported and unsupported set files, including the Prime's Phase Sword, Holista's Heat Exchange, and two variant heads. For assembly convenience, the supported version of the heat exchange has the upper elbow joint already attached, with three posing variants included.

The included parts.

These parts are designed to fit onto the plastic Militus suits, although the heads will fit onto any Remnant suit. You can also equip your suits with additional gear using the plastic Upgrade Sprue.

3D printed examples, painted to a tabletop-ready standard - printed on an Anycubic Photon using Siraya Tech Fast resin at 50μm using Lychee slicer.

Printing results will vary depending on your printer, resin and settings.

Start building your fire team of glory-seeking doom by grabbing the Artarian Remnant models from the Maelstrom's Edge webstore here!

**Spiral Arm Studios**

New Release: Epirian SecDef Character Model STLs!

Promoted from amongst the most capable veteran sergeants, SecDef lieutenants are level-headed combat experts on both a tactical and strategic level with extensive financial and material resources to hand.

SecDef Medics are combat veterans who have received additional training and equipment to administer first aid in the field. Known for being level-headed under fire, medics accompany SecDef tactical teams in the field, where they need to be equally competent at using their carbines or treating wounded squadmates.

Originally released in resin, these two SecDef character models are now available to purchase as STL files for 3D printing, from the Maelstrom's Edge store here!

This digital pack includes both supported and unsupported files, and two different weapon options for the Lieutenant.

The included parts.

You can find the rules for fielding these models in the downloads section of the Maelstrom's Edge website here.

3D printed examples, painted to a tabletop-ready standard - printed on an Anycubic Photon using Siraya Tech Fast resin at 50μm using Lychee slicer.

Printing results will vary depending on your printer, resin and settings.

Start building your elite force of corporate doom by grabbing some SecDef models from the Maelstrom's Edge webstore here!

**Talking Banana**

Can you guys answer a question for the STL-challenged?

I already bought (almost everything Spiral Arm Studios makes) the Karist Heavy troopers in resin, but the STL would allow me to print out just the heads for use on other figures, so I'm potentially interested. While I'm at it, how about making the Karist troopers available in STL? The helmets could be printed with greater definition that way.

The problem is, I don't have a 3-D printer, and I won't be getting one anytime soon. Maybe in five to ten years, provided I live that long, the world doesn't end, and I make a serious dent in my pile of metal minis.

My question is, what are the rules when it comes to 3rd-party printers? If I buy the Karist Heavy Trooper STL file from you, can I send it to, say, McDougall Designs, and pay him to print out 12 heads for me? Or is that not legal, since he doesn't have an official license to print your products?

You young'uns and your digital, virtual hoo-hah. It's all as clear as mud to me.

**insaniak**

Talking Banana wrote:

I already bought (almost everything Spiral Arm Studios makes) the Karist Heavy troopers in resin, but the STL would allow me to print out just the heads for use on other figures, so I'm potentially interested. While I'm at it, how about making the Karist troopers available in STL? The helmets could be printed with greater definition that way.

At this stage we're only releasing our resin range as STLs, as a way of making those models available without the higher resin price tag. Our plastic kits are unlikely to go completely digital, as they would just be fiddly and annoying, and prints would be largely inferior to the plastics in pretty much every way, at least until someone comes up with a printer that can print in HIPS at resin levels of detail. We are looking at potentially releasing some component sets and/or variant models, although this will be balanced off against the needs to keep things as accessible as possible for everyone... We don't want to have essential parts of the range only available digitally.

It's probably worth noting that the shallower detail on the Karist troopers (which were one of our first kits, and still very much a part of the learning curve) compared to our later models makes them not really ideal for 3D printing anyway. If we do release them digitally, they'll need to be resculpted to a similar level of detail as the heavy trooper helmets. Which is something I would certainly like to do, but will depend on time and resources.

My question is, what are the rules when it comes to 3rd-party printers? If I buy the Karist Heavy Trooper STL file from you, can I send it to, say, McDougall Designs, and pay him to print out 12 heads for me? Or is that not legal, since he doesn't have an official license to print your products?

Using a 3rd party printing service is fine. You're not passing on the license, just using their printer. That printing service would only be allowed to use your file to print for you, not for other customers.