Introduction
The following project is based on a "Marine Expeditionary Force" but only in the size of a Rifle Company, anything ells would be a little to big.
The idea for the project started back in 2013 as I had the opportunity to buy a Dreamforge leviathian for just 42 Pounds. I was impressed by the modell that I went out and bought a whole army, the offered prices were just too good. I was lucky again a year later that the vendor was having a clearing out sale on all Dreamforge items and I immediately bought up all I could get and wanted.
In this project I am using a lot of different producers as I am not fond of the standard weapons that come along with the Dreamforge infantry.
Apart from that I have used a diversity of modern 1/48 scale models as tanks and other vehicles which I find suit the part quite well. To be able to make all the different weapon systems I wanted I used a lot of third party bits.
Each of the individual spoilers "buttons" will take you to the relevant model of that topic, instead of going through the entire thread to see the pictures. I will add more and more as time goes by and I have finished painting the models.
I would call this kind of project a "Near Future" type, imagine the future in about 50- 100 years . Weapon systems have changed over time but not in a too extreme Sci-Fi fashion. Artillery is more important then ever as the use of laser weapons on the battlefield has become more common, due to this Missiles and rockets have lost some of their usefulness.
Humanity has started to conquer our galaxy but only for the use of its resources.
"Near Future"
The world we live in has changed, the 3rd world war did not come and go as we expected it too. The war went on for many decades but only behind the scenes instead of a years of long open warfare.
The great nations of the world fought each other through third world countries, so called proxy wars.
Initiated uprisings and rebellions, conspiracies and deceptions were on a daily basis.
Pin point accurate stock market crashes took away nearly all the people had left, this drove the majority of the people into the dependency of the state and thus giving up their sovereignty.
A number of unbelievable cover-ups and deceptions were uncovered in USA of that time. This brought the USA into a 2nd civil war which went on for years.
This left the former super powers country and population destroyed to the ground.
After the population, in the name of protection and justice gave up their personal freedom and after they were robbed of their privacy, humanity started to revolt and turn against their governments.
But as Planed their was already a savior.
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Ordo Draconis
The "Ordo Draconis", the first galactic expeditionary corps, 1st ironcore regiment, 7th battalion, company alpha will be the main focus point of my army.
A large part of our Earth is caught up in a "nuclear winter" I will try to show this on the bases the models are on. I have chosen the topic of a city battle as it fits perfect to the grey colour scheme I have chosen and I had the chance to use some of the really fantastic TT-C buildings.
First I wanted to use a different colour scheme then what was on the boxes but after seeing the amazingly painted miniatures from David Woods "Dwartist" my mind was set and it was done for me!
Picture by David Woods from the dwartist Blogsite
If you do not know the "Dwartist" you must have a look at his site, really great stuff there!
http://dwartist.blogspot.com/
As you can see the colour scheme will be a more natural realistic nature and not a fantastical colour pot.
I have chosen this Rifle company to resemble the US marine Corps rifle company because there is so much information out there about weapons, vehicles, unit sizes and so on.
Of course there will be deviations as I have added some modern weapon units and units.
I have a fable for gatling guns so you will see your fare share of them .
All in all the build up will be as follows:
Rifle Company Alpha
•Company Headquarters
•Company Commander (Commanding Officer/CO) - Captain
•Executive Officer (XO) - usually a First Lieutenant
•First Sergeant
•Gunnery Sergeant
•Property NCO
•Messenger/Driver
Rifle Platoon (3)
•Platoon Headquarters + 1 LAW
•Platoon Commander - Lieutenant
•Platoon Sergeant - Staff Sergeant
•Platoon Guide - Sergeant
•Messenger
•+1 LAW (Ligh Armoured Walker)
•Rifle Squad (3) 1x designated marksman 1x radioman 1x tech 1x Reconnaissance Drone. +1 each Rifle Squad 1 medic
•Squad Leader - Sergeant
•Fire Team (3)
•Team Leader/Grenadier - Corporal
•Automatic Rifleman - Lance Corporal
•Assistant Automatic Rifleman
•Rifleman/Scout
The colour separation will be, grey armour, yellow, blue or green left shoulder with a number on it 1,2,3.
Green for 3rd Platoon and 1.2.3. for each rifle squad.
Alpha green 1 would then be "Rifle company alpha, 3rd Rifle Platoon, 1st Rifle Squad".
Every rifle squad will have a medic and a LAW combat android. In times of peace or on camp the droid will take car of all the heavy duty work and logistics, while in combat he will be geared up to blow the gak out of you.
every rifle squad will additionally get a recon drone which will extend their operational capability.
Weapons Platoon
•Platoon Headquarters
•Platoon Commander - usually a First Lieutenant
•Platoon Sergeant - Gunnery Sergeant
Machine Gun Section (6 - M240G 7.62mm general-purpose machine guns)
•Section Leader - Staff Sergeant
•Machine Gun Squad (3)
•Squad Leader - Sergeant
•Machine Gun Team (2)
•Team Leader - Corporal
•Gunner - Lance Corporal
•Ammunition Man
LWCMS Mortar Section (3 - M224 60mm Light Weight Company Mortar Systems)
•Section Leader - Staff Sergeant
•Mortar Squad (3)
•Squad Leader/Gunner - Corporal
•Assistant Gunner - Lance Corporal
•Ammunition Man (2)
Assault Section (6 - Mk153 SMAW Shoulder launched Multipurpose Assault Weapon launchers)
•Section Leader - Sergeant
•Assault Squad (3)
•Squad Leader/Team Leader/Gunner - Corporal
•Team Leader/Gunner - Lance Corporal
•Assistant Gunner (2)
So I hope you will enjoy this and can not wait for your interaction and great ideas.
"Ooray"
Company Headquarters
•Company Commander (Commanding Officer/CO) - Captain
•Executive Officer (XO) - usually a First Lieutenant
•First Sergeant
•Gunnery Sergeant
•Property NCO
•Messenger/Driver
Company Headquarters Alpha
At the moment I am not quite sure if I will use the standard infantry or the medium heavy "Valkir" infantry for the 1st rifle platoon.
As the 1st platoon should always be something special I am still tinkering with ideas for this unit, maybe just a different colour scheme.
That way I could use the medium heavy infantry as a separate unit, we will see.
So I will jump the 1st rifle platoon until I Have a better idea.
Rifle Platoon 1 "Yellow"
•Platoon Headquarters
•Platoon Commander - Lieutenant
•Platoon Sergeant - Staff Sergeant
•Platoon Guide - Sergeant
•Messenger
•+ 1 LAW (Ligh Armoured Walker)
•Rifle Squad (3) 1x designated marksman 1x radioman 1x tech and 1 Reconnaissance Drone. additional Rifle Squad 1medic
•Squad Leader - Sergeant
•Fire Team (3)
•Team Leader/Grenadier - Corporal
•Automatic Rifleman - Lance Corporal
•Assistant Automatic Rifleman
•Rifleman/Scout
Further pictures will follow
Rifle Platoon 2 "Blue"
•Platoon Headquarters
•Platoon Commander - Lieutenant
•Platoon Sergeant - Staff Sergeant
•Platoon Guide - Sergeant
•Messenger
•+ 1 LAW (Ligh Armoured Walker)
•Rifle Squad (3) 1x designated marksman 1x radioman 1x tech and 1 Reconnaissance Drone. additional Rifle Squad 1medic
•Squad Leader - Sergeant
•Fire Team (3)
•Team Leader/Grenadier - Corporal
•Automatic Rifleman - Lance Corporal
•Assistant Automatic Rifleman
•Rifleman/Scout
LAW 21 (Light Armoured Walker) " Big Ed"
Platoon Headquarters Rifle Platoon 2 "Blue"
"Rifle Platoon 2 "Blue", Rifle Squad 1, Fire Teams 1/2/3"
Further pictures will follow
Rifle Platoon 3 "Green"
•Platoon Headquarters
•Platoon Commander - Lieutenant
•Platoon Sergeant - Staff Sergeant
•Platoon Guide - Sergeant
•Messenger
•+ 1 LAW (Ligh Armoured Walker)
•Rifle Squad (3) 1x designated marksman 1x radioman 1x tech and 1 Reconnaissance Drone. additional Rifle Squad 1medic
•Squad Leader - Sergeant
•Fire Team (3)
•Team Leader/Grenadier - Corporal
•Automatic Rifleman - Lance Corporal
•Assistant Automatic Rifleman
•Rifleman/Scout
Further pictures will follow
Supports the 1st Galactic Ironcore Expeditionary Force commander by providing offensive air support, utility support, armed escort and airborne supporting arms coordination, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint or combined operations.
Crew: 2
Capacity: 2,620 kg of armament
Air to Ground support gunship.
Equipped with 1 Gatling gun 4 AGM Bunker busters, 4 AGM Tank busters and 2 19-tube rocket launchers
Dragonfly Gunship DF Z-12
Crew: 2
Capacity: 2,620 kg of armament
Air to Ground support gunship.
Dragonfly Gunship DF Z-13
Pictures will follow
Heavy Dragon Punisher Gunship HDP Z-XX
Pictures will follow
The Viper squadrons are assigned to the Galactic Ironcore Expeditionary Force. Its mission is to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft under all weather conditions and attack and destroy surface targets in support of the Galactic Ironcore expeditionary forces.
Crew: 1
Air to Air superiority combat fighter
Equipped with 4 laser canons 2 long range
AA missiles and 4 short range
AA missiles
Dragon Viper DV-Z38 Red 1 Red Squadron "Red Leader" "The blue ghost"
Crew: 1
Air to Ground combat fighter
Equipped with 2 laser canons 2 Bunker busters and 4 anti tank missiles
Dragon Viper DV-Z35 Red 2 Red Squadron
Crew:1
Air to Air combat fighter
Equipped with 2 laser canons and 4
AA missiles
Dragon Viper DV-Z31 Red 3 Red Squadron
Supports the 1st Galactic Ironcore Expeditionary Force Commander by providing assault support transport of heavy equipment, combat troops, and supplies, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations.
Crew: 4
Capacity: 38 fully equipped troops and 1 LAW. Or 3,360 kg of load
Rifle platoon Drop ship
"Star Dragon Dropship SD- 579"
Rifle squad Drop ship
Eagle Dragon Drop ship ED- XXX
Pictures will follow
Rifle squad Drop ship
Eagle Dragon Drop ship ED- XXX
Pictures will follow
Rifle squad Drop ship
Eagle Dragon Drop ship ED- XXX
Pictures will follow
The drop ship's primary mission is combat search and rescue, infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces in day, night or marginal weather conditions. The drop ship provides the capability of independent rescue operations in combat areas up to and including medium-threat environments. Recoveries are made by landing or by alternate means, such as rope ladder or hoist. Low-level tactical flight profiles are used to avoid threats. Night Vision Goggle (NVG) and Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) assisted low-level night operations and night water operation missions are performed by specially trained crews.
Crew: 2
Capacity: Internally 12 troops and 1,200 kg of cargo , or 4,100 kg of cargo externally
1st Special Forces drop ship and unit
Special Ops Unit BD- 239 "The Balck Dragons"
To provide combat power to the 1st Galactic Ironcore Expeditionary Force in the form of amphibious and/or Maritime Preposition Forces; conduct operations ashore utilizing maneuver, armor protected firepower and shock action in order to close with and destroy the enemy.
The First Tank Battalion is responsible to the Commanding General, 1st Ironcore Division for providing armored assets as well as anti-armor systems and staff expertise in their employment.
Crew: 4
Drones: 1
Main battle tank
Equipped with a smoke launcher system, 1x Minigun, 1x 12,5cm canon und 1x 4 missile air defence system
Iron Dragon Main Battle Tank ID1-42
Crew: 4
Drones: 1
Main battle tank
Equipped with a smoke launcher system, 1x Minigun, 1x 12,5cm canon und 1x 4 missile air defence system
Iron Dragon Main Battle Tank ID1-XX
Crew: 4
Drones: 1
Main battle tank
Equipped with a smoke launcher system, 1x Minigun, 1x 12,5cm canon und 1x Tank killer missile system
Iron Dragon Main Battle Tank ID1-XX
Crew: 4
Drones: 2
Command Tank
Equipped with a smoke launcher system, 1x Minigun, 1x 12,5cm canon und 2x Tank killer missile system
Iron Dragon Command Battle Tank ID1-25
To provide combat power to the 1st Galactic Ironcore Expeditionary Force in the form of amphibious and/or Maritime Preposition Forces; conduct operations ashore utilizing maneuver, armor protected firepower and shock action in order to close with and destroy the enemy.
The First Tank Battalion is responsible to the Commanding General, 1st Ironcore Division for providing armored assets as well as anti-armor systems and staff expertise in their employment.
Crew: 4
Drones: 1
Tank Hunter
Equipped with a smoke launcher system, Minigun, 1 H.E.L.Laser canon
Hunter Dragon Battle Tank ID2-86
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Crew: 4
Drones: 1
Main battle tank
Equipped with a smoke launcher system, 1x Minigun, 1x 12,5cm canon und 1x 4 missile air defence system
Iron Dragon Main Battle Tank ID1-XX
Crew: 4
Drones: 1
Main battle tank
Equipped with a smoke launcher system, 1x Minigun, 1x 12,5cm canon und 1x Tank killer missile system
Iron Dragon Main Battle Tank ID1-XX
Crew: 4
Drones: 1
Main battle tank
Equipped with a smoke launcher system, 1x Minigun, 1x 12,5cm canon und 1x 4 missile air defence system
Iron Dragon Main Battle Tank ID1-XX
To provide combat power to the 1st Galactic Ironcore Expeditionary Force in the form of super heavy armor protected firepower and shock action in order to close with and destroy the enemy. Capable of engaging other super heavy units and titan class walkers.
The First Tank Battalion is responsible to the Commanding General, 1st Ironcore Division for providing armored assets as well as anti-armor systems and staff expertise in their employment.
Crew: 6
Drones: 3
Super Heavy Battle Tank
Equipped with a smoke launcher, dual annihilator 320mm heavy canons, dual heavy gatling guns, 1 Machine gun, 1 Gatling gun und 2 Tank Killer missiles
Titanium Dragon Super Heavy Battle Tank TD-666
The mission of the 1st combat armoured vehicle battalion is to conduct and support all operations as required by landing and transporting to inland objectives the surface assault elements and their equipment, and by conducting light armored reconnaissance and limited offensive and defensive operations. When task-organized with infantry, tanks, and other forces, the battalion conducts combined arms operations as a separate maneuver element in support of the 1st Galactic Ironcore Expeditionary Force .
JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle)
Equipped with a smoke launcher system
Cougar JLTV D-66
Crew: 2
Drones: 1
JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle)
Equipped with a smoke launcher system, K9 Unit
Cougar JLTV D-87
Crew: 2
Drones: 1
APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier)
Equipped with a smoke launcher system
Warthog JLTV DW-XX
Crew: 2
Drones: 1
APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier)
Equipped with a smoke launcher system
Warthog JLTV
DW-XX
Crew: 2
Drones: 1
JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle)
Equipped with a smoke launcher system
Cougar JLTV
DC-XX
Crew: 2
Drones: 1
JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle)
Equipped with a smoke launcher system
Cougar JLTV
DC-XX
Crew: 2
Drones: 1
APC (Armoured Personnel Carrier)
Equipped with a smoke launcher system
Warthog JLTV
DW-312
Crew: 2
Drones: 1
MRUV (Mine Resistant Utility Vehicle)
Equipped with a smoke launcher system, 1x 88mm Anti tank Canon
Rhino MRUV DR-311
The unit's mission is to provide direct artillery support for 1st Ironcore Expeditionary force in time of conflict. That support may come in traditional fashion, i.e. artillery support to maneuver forces, or by providing batteries to serve as temporary rifle companies.
Crew: 3
Drones: 1
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System
2x 8 multiple launch rocket system (MLRS), Minigun
Iron Dragon HMARS ID1-47
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System HMARS
4x Tactical missile system (TACMS), Minigun
Iron Dragon HIMARS ID1-XX
Pictures will follow
Heavy Artillery
3x 205mm Armoured heavy artillery guns
D1-XX
Pictures will follow
Medium Armoured long range anti armour Walker
6x rocket launcher, 2 Vulcan machine guns and 2 long range medium H.E.L.Lasers
Paladin Dragon Armoured Walker "Paladin Dragon" PD- 76
Medium Armoured close combat Walker
1 smoke launcher, 2 Vulcan machine guns, 1 high speed diamond buzzsaw, lightning powered claw
Paladin Dragon Armoured Walker "Phantom Dragon" PD- 23
Medium Armoured close combat Walker
1 smoke launcher, 2 Vulcan machine guns, 1 high speed diamond buzzsaw, lightning powered claw
Paladin Dragon Armoured Walker "Phantom Dragon" PD- 32
Medium Armoured short range anti infantry Walker
2 Vulcan machine guns
Paladin Dragon Armoured Walker "Paladin Dragon" PD- XX
Heavy Armoured anti armour Walker
2 heavy vulcan machine guns, 2 vengeance gattling cannons
Leviathan Dragon Armoured class battle walker LD- 93 "Dragons fury"