We've mentioned the Sci-Fi revamp a few times and we've finally got some photos of the new infantry sculpts! We've also got some tank commanders and tank riders to go with these too.
All of the vehicles and support weapons have been designed digitally and we'll have some photos of the 3D prints for you next week. These first 6 ranges should then be moulded and ready to release before the end of the year.
Human Corporate
Human Corporate worlds are dominated by vast multi-planetary business conglomerates, evolved out of a Sino-Japanese-Polynesian genetic stock. "Business is war and wars are business" where individual corporations own planets, asteroid belts and whole solar systems, advancing their sphere of influence through an aggressive commercial colonisation and terraforming approach. Settlers are indentured to the company for generations into the future. Business and military alliances will be made and broken as dictated by commercial and stock-holder necessity, and they have no issues with forming alliances with non-human races – even against other humans or each other – if there is a profit to be made. They are avid users of Xeno technology, especially exotic metals, bean weapons, anti-grav tech and force-fields.
Regular infantry / Grenadier / Heavy weapon teams:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268860903_b17e7be621_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pabQug)HumanCorporate1 (https://flic.kr/p/2pabQug) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Anti-air team / Rocket and mortar crew / Command / Recce team:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53267681982_4a8a1923a0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pa5N33)HumanCorporate2 (https://flic.kr/p/2pa5N33) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Engineers / Sniper / Drone operators / Artillery crews:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53267681977_9f83a0a233_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pa5N2X)HumanCorporate3 (https://flic.kr/p/2pa5N2X) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Human Collective
There are no individuals in the Collective – all are equal, all must serve the Collective selflessly and all must give 100% of their efforts and energies to the advancement of the Collective objective. They are unwelcome on more temperate human colonies so are driven to inhabit worlds with harsher colder climates, where they can advance their ideology aggressively. All able-bodied adults are drafted into the army with all industry, agriculture and technological development being part of the military effort. Perpetually on a war footing, the only civilians in the Collective are the aged, infirm or children.
Regular infantry / Heavy infantry / grenadier:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268575636_4e2f767ce8_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paanFS)HumanCollective1 (https://flic.kr/p/2paanFS) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Heavy weapon teams / Anti-air team / Rocket and mortar crew / Command:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268575556_69de283b42_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paanEu)HumanCollective2 (https://flic.kr/p/2paanEu) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Recce team / Engineers / Sniper / Drone operators:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53269041980_813e0c1846_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pacLjh)HumanCollective3 (https://flic.kr/p/2pacLjh) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Artillery crews:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268575546_0055595f60_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paanEj)HumanCollective4 (https://flic.kr/p/2paanEj) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Human Empirical
Dominated by hereditary families and ruled by a dynasty of Emperors, in many ways Empirical worlds follow a pattern similar to the old Earth Holy Roman Empire. Each hereditary family are all hugely independent, but they must elect an overall emperor or empress from amongst their number to act as a figurehead and to direct their overall policy and strategy. The hereditary families vie for position in the great councils that govern the Empire. Each family expands their spheres of influence and power by discovering and conquering new planets and extracting resources. The different families have different insignia, heraldry and uniform colours, but their weaponry and vehicles are standard, being created and held in vast armouries.
Regular infantry / Heavy infantry:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268860888_6d29e150f1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pabQu1)HumanEmpirical1 (https://flic.kr/p/2pabQu1) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Grenadier / Heavy weapon teams / Command / Recce team:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268575516_f64ee813a4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paanDN)HumanEmpirical2 (https://flic.kr/p/2paanDN) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Engineers / Sniper / Drone operators / Artillery crew:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268575521_af1f5713a3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paanDT)HumanEmpirical3 (https://flic.kr/p/2paanDT) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Human Theological
Ruled by a network of all-powerful elders, who are guided by a vast over-class of theocrats and priests, the Theocracy has developed a religious set of beliefs that combine extreme versions of all the major old-world Earth religions. They are intolerant of any other belief systems and also believe that all of the 'alien' races are an abomination and must be exterminated to clean the galaxy for the coming of their ultimate saviour. Their congregation armies are trained to exhibit anonymous, almost mindless, devotion and a fanatic belief in their own superiority.
Regular infantry / Grenadier / Heavy weapon teams:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268575461_9033938470_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paanCR)HumanTheological1 (https://flic.kr/p/2paanCR) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Anti-air team / Rocket and mortar crew / Command / Recce team:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268929069_7ae3913ecc_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pacbKx)HumanTheological2 (https://flic.kr/p/2pacbKx) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Engineers / Sniper / Drone operators / Artillery crews:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53267681907_6721cae353_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pa5N1K)HumanTheological3 (https://flic.kr/p/2pa5N1K) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Grav Bikes:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268575456_c0b7731a0d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paanCL)HumanTheological4 (https://flic.kr/p/2paanCL) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Human Griffon
A radical extreme, authoritarian state – known by other humans as the 'grey-men' – Griffon worlds are highly bureaucratic and centralised. There is no ability to express yourself individually, with order and compliance being the driving forces behind their expansion. All activities are directed by The Party, if you are not a member of the Party you are therefore an un-citizen and a sub-class. The Party exists purely to grow the state and bring order to other humans. Griffon worlds are industrial in nature with the population living in large communal cities where each family unit is given the resources that The Party believes their levels of devotion and contribution warrants. All citizens live under a high level of security and constant observation.
Regular infantry / Grenadier / Heavy weapon teams:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268860808_de2044129a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pabQsC)HumanGriffon1 (https://flic.kr/p/2pabQsC) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Rocket and mortar crew / Command / Recce team / Engineers:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268860843_36329362c9_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pabQte)HumanGriffon2 (https://flic.kr/p/2pabQte) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Sniper / Drone operators / Artillery crews:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53267681952_8b57c9a5c3_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pa5N2w)HumanGriffon3 (https://flic.kr/p/2pa5N2w) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Human Free States
A coalition of free, non-aligned planets and solar systems, the Free States embrace free trade, freedom of expression and a self-determined ethos. These societies have bonded to each other for a strong mutual defence alliance, originally requried against the other human blocs. They are scattered far and wide across the universe, with an adventuring and pioneering mindset whilst avoiding conflict with indigenous alien races or other humans wherever possible. Their military technology is shared and so is relatively standard, although different states or even cities or orbital stations will have customised weaponry to suit their own needs. Most military formations are mercenaries, being hired by a specific planet to defend a faction or undertake a specific task. Often that task is to protect a new colony, until it is on its own feet and established enough to defend itself.
Regular infantry / Heavy weapon teams:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268860853_421f95110d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pabQtp)HumanFreeStates1 (https://flic.kr/p/2pabQtp) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Rocket and mortar crew / Command / Recce team:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268929089_fff92449a7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2pacbKT)HumanFreeStates2 (https://flic.kr/p/2pacbKT) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
Drone operators / Artillery crews:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53268575486_c746dea486_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2paanDh)HumanFreeStates3 (https://flic.kr/p/2paanDh) by Leon Pengilley (https://www.flickr.com/photos/156736924@N08/), on Flickr
I really don't think empirical is the word you want.
I rather like the idea of Empiricals - a people who do whatever works irregardless of ideology.
Lots of nice sculpts whatever the names!
QuoteLots of nice sculpts whatever the names!
Seconded :-bd =D> :-bd =D>
Techno has been busy :)
Quote from: FierceKitty on 19 October 2023, 12:58:37 AMI really don't think empirical is the word you want.
I assumed it was a clever joke I missed or possibly due to an aggressive spell checker getting out of hand.
A bit like LandLine being changed to Lanolin when I worked for the Ordnance Survey- which caused all sorts of problems.
Nice minis. To me they have something of a Mutant Chronicles/Warzone vibe about them, or perhaps it's the backgrounds.
Wow, loads of work!
I must admit I'm slightly surprised at 6 different human ranges - but nice variety.
Can I suggest have a look at the pose of the grenade thrower in the corporate and collective ranges - they look a bit static. The ones in the other ranges look more dynamic.
Hmmm, so nice options there that would work perfectly well for Xenos Rampant games :) .
OOooh! Shiny!
I'm going to have to think about these very carefully.
Random thought: Those heavily armoured but not weapons carrying artillerymen - 10mm Bloodbowl anyone?
Human corporate have some interesting weapons:-
"They are avid users of Xeno technology, especially exotic metals, bean weapons, anti-grav tech and force-fields.
Are the Bean weapons some sort of gas warfare weapon? ;D ;D
I must say these are lovely sculpts. am i right in seeing Techno at work here?
Ok, I'm sold :) :) :)
It's like 6 different Imperial Guard regiments!*
*the 40K ones not the Frenchy ones
Very interesting. For me, it will all depends how they're packaged.
I'm going to do SF 10mm aren't I...
QuoteI really don't think empirical is the word you want.
I'm fine with it, there's a rich vein of Empires in Sci-Fi lore so we're not breaking new ground there.
QuoteI must admit I'm slightly surprised at 6 different human ranges - but nice variety.
The humans are the easiest to do as they're all standard dollies underneath with the same heads/faces. We'll be moving onto the 'alien' ranges in the new year as they'll need either their own dollies making or a set of heads that Techno can attach to the standard dollies. (Just because trying to sculpt the same alien-shaped head on every figure isn't fun!)
QuoteAre the Bean weapons some sort of gas warfare weapon? ;D ;D
That might be a spellchecker issue...! The background fluff is from Mark Fry (in advance of the Future War rules) so that might be 'beam' weapons instead?
Quote from: Orcs on 19 October 2023, 09:44:43 AMI must say these are lovely sculpts. am i right in seeing Techno at work here?
It is yep! He'll be starting on the next ranges once we get past Christmas.
Quote from: Raider4 on 19 October 2023, 11:30:31 AMVery interesting. For me, it will all depends how they're packaged.
Currently they'll be packaged to go along with the Future War rules, so we've designed the ranges to fit around the unit types in FWC. A pack of 30 infantrymen would give 5 or 6 Infantry units in the game, a pack of 4 mortar teams would give 2 Mortar units, etc. Command packs will have added tables, computer consoles, etc to pack out a Command unit base.
So difficult to decide! (*knows will pick them all*)
I'm particularly taken with the missile troops. And the senior officers. And the gun crew (are there some nice guns coming?*) The regular infantry are top class, and there's plenty of scope in the heavy weapons.
*If not, I'm going to the Falklands War Argentines.
Quote from: fsn on 19 October 2023, 05:05:51 PMI'm particularly taken with the missile troops. And the senior officers. And the gun crew (are there some nice guns coming?*) The regular infantry are top class, and there's plenty of scope in the heavy weapons.
The support weapons and vehicles should be printed by Monday pm so I'll get photos of those taken as well. I'm really excited about these as the designer has done a cracking job on them for us. Most of the ranges have got fancy mortars, rocket launchers, drones, light and heavy artillery, and multiple vehicles too.
Lovely work, will be getting these
FSN nowt wrong with Falklands Argentine range
Quote from: Lord Speedy of Leighton on 19 October 2023, 11:03:35 PMFSN nowt wrong with Falklands Argentine range
Abolutely not, but the Argentine artillery is very SF.
Quote from: Orcs on 19 October 2023, 09:41:11 AMHuman corporate have some interesting weapons:-
"They are avid users of Xeno technology, especially exotic metals, bean weapons, anti-grav tech and force-fields.
Are the Bean weapons some sort of gas warfare weapon? ;D ;D
'Bean' weapons could be very dangerous - they will create total chaos and mayhem when they hit their target (sorry that might be Mr Bean weapons, I stand corrected). However ... it is more than likely my dyslexia striking again ... and yes it should read 'Beam' weapons.
Cheers
Mark
I'm much liking those Grav Bikes Leon ... anyone for pod racing?
QuoteAre the Bean weapons some sort of gas warfare weapon?
Fart Gun (https://tenor.com/en-NZ/view/fart-gun-purple-el-macho-minions-joseph-albert-nefario-dr-nefario-gif-16561795)
I am *unbelievably* excited for this new range. Can't wait to see the vehicle and artillery sculpts!
I already have 3mm, 6mm, 15mm, 20mm and 28mm scale sci-fi figures .... so clearly I need some 10mm to fill the gap!
I may also need a new house to store them!
I ant wait to see the 'Bean' weapons (are they for the forces of the Heinz corporations ration deployment forces 🤣
Raises space helmet....."Doctor Nefario I presume?" ;)
I need two more jobs .....
QuoteRaises space helmet....."Doctor Nefario I presume?" ;)
Realises it's not a good thing to do in space.
See Mother, being polite can kill you.
When can we expect to see the vehicles and artillery pieces? Love the direction of the Theocrat jetbikes!
Quote from: Cornish Crusade on 30 October 2023, 11:27:36 AMWhen can we expect to see the vehicles and artillery pieces? Love the direction of the Theocrat jetbikes!
Just posted them tonight, so all up here: https://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,22738.0.html
I can see me getting some of the infantry and vehicles to use in some games of Hellfire!