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**CptJake**

Conscript Vokker Dargu

Height: 1.35 meters
Weight: 80 kilograms

Short fat guy. 4ft 5inches and 176 pounds...

**Bloodhorror**

I wish i had saw this thread earlier...

i REALLY want some of those Strain models....

**BrookM**

1.35m? He's a midget.

**CptJake**

Midget? no, he prefers to be called a Squat Space Dwarf!!!!

**AlexHolker**

Bloodhorror wrote:
I wish i had saw this thread earlier...

i REALLY want some of those Strain models....

There are going to be some on the second-hand market once the game's released. I'm selling off the extra Strain from the Biohazard set, but there will probably be someone in the UK who is doing the same.

**DaveC**

The height and weight is a typo - Vokker is 1.95 meters and 92Kg in weight per the original blog entry and his current miniature reflects this
http://studiomcvey.blogspot.ie/2011/03/firebrand-preview-vokker-dargu.html

This is a new miniature and is exclusive to KS backers.

I'm just going to take a snippet of his background and post it here and leave you to talk amoungst yourselves.

"His bio-signature was present during the co-ordinated attack on the Vanguard Bastion Arms of Sorrow, in which four hundred and seventy three Vanguard troopers and twenty four Special Forces elite were slain before the Arms of Sorrow could repel the six thousand attacking Conscripts. He was not among the casualties of that battle. "

**mattyrm**

Bloodhorror wrote:
I wish i had saw this thread earlier...

i REALLY want some of those Strain models....

Pm me mate, I backed the kickstarter primarily because I wanted the humans for a mate who plays IG, I will happily post you the strain set for next to feth all. I think they throw in an extra set as well anyway don't they? (one the initial kickstarter)

Well, I will if the fething thing ever arrives!

**Erasoketa**

I have the metal mini of this Dargu guy, it's very nice. I'll like have an alternate version

**Hulksmash**

Love the dual-wielding pistols. Model looks great for a GK Inquisitor or a stand-in Creed. Outside of that he just looks cool

**IdentifyZero**

Absolutionis wrote:
New Update:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coolminiornot/sedition-wars-battle-for-alabaster/posts/361174?ref=email&show_token=1c162313a68b33db

Summary:
A reasonable apology on the delay, estimated shipping dates, and bio/concept for the apology figure.

The new character:

Conscript Vokker Dargu

Height: 1.35 meters
Weight: 80 kilograms
Eyes: Cybernetic implants – no retinal imprint
Hair: Black Gene-Index: Human/ Pre-augment
Conscript Inception Date: 201.10.4036 Solar Reckoning
Augments:
• Kyoshi Heavy Industries AG field generator
• Omnium Systems Meta-Cortical implant
• Kyoshi Heavy Industries Integrated Control Optics

Profile: Corporate insubordination charges <See attached records> led to Vokker Dargu’s downgrade from Full Citizen to Conscript Servile as an industrial technician third class. Due to an aptitude with gravity manipulators and a bio-signature with a low rejection threshold to cybernetic implantation he was involuntarily augmented and promoted to industrial technician first class. After serving in this capacity on good behaviour for thirteen years, his conscription restraints and cortical clamp were removed, and he was granted Provisional Release autonomy.

During a warranty based upgrade to his meta-cortical implant an unclassified code-entity breached his cortical firewall. The entity obliterated AI personality controls designed to keep his mind in check. System upgrade records indicate that the entity transferred in during an allegedly secure software upgrade. Without AI fail-safes in place, Vokker was free to act without worry of personality suppression.

His escape resulted in the deaths of twenty-eight medical and sixteen security personnel.

As per Rogue Conscript Protocol a warrant for Terminal Reclamation was issued 028.23.4039.1

Traceback disable commands to his cybernetics have failed and his whereabouts were unknown until the Conscript insurrection on Achilles.

Vanguard intelligence analysis indicates that his systems have been modified beyond current specifications, and he has been altered cosmetically to conceal his identity. His bio-signature was present during the co-ordinated attack on the Vanguard Bastion Arms of Sorrow, in which four hundred and seventy three Vanguard troopers and twenty four Special Forces elite were slain before the Arms of Sorrow could repel the six thousand attacking Conscripts. He was not among the casualties of that battle.

It is likely Vokker is serving as a combat co-ordinator in the Conscript uprising – Using tactical systems and precognition to lead pro-active counter-attacks on Vanguard forces. To date his bio-signs have been detected in fifty seven combat incidents with Vanguard troops.

He remains at large.

Capabilities:

Qualified for a Master level license with an AG generator, Vokker is an expert with kinetic fields and gravity suppression. His AG implant is capable of shifting a hundred kilograms of mass without strain. For manipulating larger masses he must be coupled with an external power supply. Even without external power, he can strike with kinetics to inflict lethal blows to anything within range of his AG field effectors.

His meta-cortex implant is a moderate grade cyber-brain. Vokker’s mind may house one or more expert systems capable of serving as tactical analysis and intelligence gathering meta-routines. Note that the Omnium implant allows limited quantum prediction, granting Vokker low grade precognitive ability and enhanced predictive instinct. Combined with his proficiency in AG field manipulation, he may be capable of deflecting directed projectile weapons fire. His sixth sense will be able to detect dangerous situations with a moderate degree of certainty. This is probably why he has avoided Reclamation for so long.

The Kyoshi Control Optics suite linked to his meta-cortex allows Vokker to index and co-ordinate the efforts of several other conscripts through remote communication. This system no doubt aids him in tactical unit co-ordination.

All of these systems are well concealed. Vokker can easily pass for a full citizen - albeit augmented - as long as his conscription transponder is suppressed and his conscript ID tattoo remains concealed. Assuming that these safeguards have not been removed already.

This combination of systems and his inconspicuous appearance makes Vokker effectively a sleeper agent capable of sensing events minutes before they occur and fading away from danger undetected. In addition, the rogue electronic entity that is currently installed within his cortex may have further capabilities that enhance him beyond his current specifications. His termination is a high priority, and reclamation of his systems vital to understanding the threat facing the Vanguard and the Solar Conglomerate.

Sweet, I have an original resin version of this dude Mike gave me as a gift.

**spiralingcadaver**

DaveC wrote:

"His bio-signature was present during the co-ordinated attack on the Vanguard Bastion Arms of Sorrow, in which four hundred and seventy three Vanguard troopers and twenty four Special Forces elite were slain before the Arms of Sorrow could repel the six thousand attacking Conscripts. He was not among the casualties of that battle. "

Is this the first reference to the acronym for the expansion? If so, sneaky

**Bolognesus**

Well, it's supposed to be about vanguard v. firebrand - which I think the expansion was slated to be as well? I'd say that's a yes on the title

**DaveC**

No comment

**Bolognesus**

oh, this in from the SW forums:

Lord Baltimore wrote:Per Mike at Gencon- Arms of Sorrow. This is the name of the Bastion ship that Kara and her crew inhabit. I remember in the fluff somewhere Vokker Dargu and his firebrand cell attack the ship and kill many vanguard. Should be a fantastic release!!

**DaveC**

From G_Q on Sedition Wars KS comments (from his post he helps CMON with the packing and shipping when they need extra staff and he's on standby to get the SW stuff posted) the boxed games have arrived in the US and are going through customs however the Biohazard extras due to ship in phase 1 are on different ship that hasn't arrived yet - the issue is with shipping company splitting the shipment apparently and is outside of CMON's control. They will not be posted until all parts are ready to go.

**AegisGrimm**

I hope Mike has hair left after all these "quirks" in shipping, lol. It's not like anyone can do anything about it, you just have to sigh and let it happen.

So exactly what's the lowdown on what's happening as of right now? As I understand it it's:

-Basic SedWars Box set- in the port and going through customs.

-The extra boxed set figures from the Biohazard stretch goals- in transit on the boat.

-Stain/Vanguard figure sets for the "Lights Out" purchasers- ???

-New sculpts earned from stretch goals- hopefully early 2013.

-Extra Biohazard basics like the Resin Kara- ???

With the extra figures for the Biohazards backers- do those include the extra variant sculpts that the pledge goals won? Namely the variant type 1 Strain/ alternate Cthonian or the alternate female vanguard Troopers, Barker, etc?

**DaveC**

The following are Phase 1 Biohazard extras

Ltd. editon Kara Sculpt
Vanguard Patch
12 extra Vanguard Troopers
12 extra Strain (phase 1 and 2)
2 extra Scythe Witches
2 extra Brimstone
1 extra Grendlr
1 extra Cthonian (with Drone rules card and face guard)
Extra AI drone
Dice Pack
Lights Out Pack (that includes the separate Opticamo and Glow in the Dark Strain packs)
Tile Pack
Battlefoam Bag and Trays

The alternate female scuplts and Strain sculpts are part of the boxed game (and will probably be part of the mix of 12 extras)
Barker Zosa (pulse cannon/flamer) is part of the boxed game

The DVD is probably going to be Phase 2 (March/April 2013) along with:

6 Mini Drones
6 Bone Crabs
Cyber Akosha
Keegan Kor
Jada "Iron" Lilly
Biohazard Suit Morgan
Gnosis Suit Kara
Aphid Suit Barker
Calamity Crew
Ridley
Hexen Phaedrus
Niven Banks
Ramirez
THI suits
Terrain Pack
Vokker Dargu

**AegisGrimm**

Very cool, Dave! I am looking forward to the game finally arriving!

Are the boxed sets of the game going out as soon as they clear customs? Or are they waiting to be bundled with the extras that are in transit?(either I am totally ok with, but I would assume the 2nd option saves the company on shipping costs of two packages to each pledge)

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

Since there is very little 'choice' for the add ons at this phase hopefully most of it will be preboxed for them giving only 4 or 5 things to pack

Game box
Biohazard pack
Lights Out pack
Tile pack
Dice pack
(& maybe battle foam, but I still wonder if it's coming direct from battle foam themselves)

It's the 2013 shipment that will be a real headache

16 different minis (some unlimited numbers, some limited to 3 per Biohazard box) x 5000+ backers = lots & lots of counting and packing

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AegisGrimm wrote:
Very cool, Dave! I am looking forward to the game finally arriving!

Are the boxed sets of the game going out as soon as they clear customs? Or are they waiting to be bundled with the extras that are in transit?(either I am totally ok with, but I would assume the 2nd option saves the company on shipping costs of two packages to each pledge)

G_Q on the sedition wars KS comments (who is a volunteer packer for CMON) has said they'll be shipping only when the extras have arrived and cleared customs (he's been put on standby) so there'll be only 1 package for this shipment

**DaveC**

I don't know for definite but I would assume that they will wait and ship everything in Phase 1 together to save on the shipping cost.

The European shipment is still heading for the UK and isn't due to land until the end of December so they could easily just say they are waiting to do simultaneous shipping.

I personally have no problem with rest of the world backers getting it slightly earlier as having the Import VAT dealt with by shipping from the UK more than makes up for a slight delay and it was always said that UK shipping would take a little longer as the ship takes longer to get to the UK and then British customs have to review and release it..

From what I've heard the Battlefoam option for Zombicide was shipped by CMON with the game but I don't know what the arrangement is here probably the same.

**DaveC**

New Update from CMON

Mini shipping update - containers confirmed
Update #71 · Dec. 20, 2012 · comment

Just thought you'd like to know that we've just received all the Sedition Wars base game in the USA and are waiting on the container of the Biohazard packs to hit us shortly - we might get some stuff shipped before 2012 is done, but if not shipping will begin as soon as possible in the New Year.

The container with everything for Europe is scheduled to hit our 3rd party shippers in the UK January 4th so we're hopeful everything can start going out as soon as the packages are unloaded.

Going out in this shipment are-

1. The base game
2. Biohazard Pack 1 (extra figs)
3. Lights out Campaign pack (and Opticamo and GITD pack)
4. Dice
5. Battlefoam
6. Tile pack

Thank you for your patience, and we'll be getting pics out of the shipping as we get these out the door!

Comment

**Commander Cain**

Ah so now we get to listen to the whiners complaining that they have seen the game in shops before they got their own Biohazard sets. Oh joy...

Still, good news! Wonder how long they will take to reach Canada?

**CptJake**

Commander Cain wrote:
Ah so now we get to listen to the whiners complaining that they have seen the game in shops before they got their own Biohazard sets. Oh joy...

What out of that update indicates retailers have a chance at getting the game first?

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

Not that I care at all about it

but I imagine if CMON get lucky and manage to get the stuff out the at the end of December they will then put the box game into distribution chain too

While the European shipment arrives on the 4th (but still could be delayed in customs) so will start to ship a bit after that

**Commander Cain**

CptJake wrote:
Commander Cain wrote:
Ah so now we get to listen to the whiners complaining that they have seen the game in shops before they got their own Biohazard sets. Oh joy...

What out of that update indicates retailers have a chance at getting the game first?

Just the fact that the base games have arrived minus the extras. I just figured that they might take the chance to pass it out to the retailers as well as us? Really I have no idea, just speculating over here...

**Platuan4th**

Commander Cain wrote:
CptJake wrote:
Commander Cain wrote:
Ah so now we get to listen to the whiners complaining that they have seen the game in shops before they got their own Biohazard sets. Oh joy...

What out of that update indicates retailers have a chance at getting the game first?

Just the fact that the base games have arrived minus the extras. I just figured that they might take the chance to pass it out to the retailers as well as us? Really I have no idea, just speculating over here...

That assumes that the first shipment of base games has copies beyond those for KS supporters. From what I understand, there's a huge number of copies just from the KS, I wouldn't be surprised if the entire first print run wasn't already claimed before it was even printed.

But that's just my own speculation.

**OrlandotheTechnicoloured**

I doubt they'd have done it that way since I don't think the production had started until after the KS ended

(Mike & Ali were certainly checking proofs on the printing, and minis after the KS suggesting production wasn't finished).....

and you'd need some sort of cushion for things getting lost/damaged in the post anyway

But I wouldn't be surprised if the first run contains more KS boxes then those intended for general distribution

**ephrael**

So I'm late to the game on this one and badly wished that I had backed this when it was still possible. Am I to understand that I will still be able to get the basic version of the game at my local hobby shop at some time but I won't be able to get all the super cool add on stuff that was available to the backers like the extra figures, scenery etc. at all?

**DaveC**

The boxed game will be available retail at some point early next year. The Terrain pack is also due for retail release at $40 per pack as is the extra tile pack at $30

The following are kickstarter exclusives or will only have 1 print run so when they are gone they are gone and will not be available later:

Dice Pack
Limited Edition Kara
Keegan Kor
Ridley
Niven Banks (Niven will get a different general release sculpt later)
Hexen (Hexen will get a different general release sculpt later)
Ramirez
Calamity Crew
Opticamo Vanguard and GiTD Strain

Undecided (may or may not get a general release, CMON doesn't seem keen to put these on general release)
Mini Drones
Bone Crabs
Cyber Akosha
Biohazard Morgan
Gnosis Kara
Aphid Suit Barker
Jada Lily

The THI suit will get a retail release with a later expansion

**ephrael**

DaveC wrote:
The boxed game will be available retail at some point early next year. The Terrain pack is also due for retail release at $40 per pack as is the extra tile pack at $30

The following are kickstarter exclusives or will only have 1 print run so when they are gone they are gone and will not be available later:

Dice Pack
Limited Edition Kara
Keegan Kor
Ridley
Niven Banks (Niven will get a different general release sculpt later)
Hexen (Hexen will get a different general release sculpt later)
Ramirez
Calamity Crew
Opticamo Vanguard and GiTD Strain

Undecided (may or may not get a general release, CMON doesn't seem keen to put these on general release)
Mini Drones
Bone Crabs
Cyber Akosha
Biohazard Morgan
Gnosis Kara
Aphid Suit Barker
Jada Lily

The THI suit will get a retail release with a later expansion

Thanks for the clarification, Dave. I assume that the Kickstarter is closed now and there is no way for me to back it and get the exclusive stuff I should have picked up before now is there?