Here is my FSE (Federal States Europa) Infantry Platoon. I will give details of each section by the relevant picture. For now this force is finished. When I say finished I actually mean that I ave done sufficient for now to stop and feel content. I still have an opposing force to assemble which will be the Kra Vak (an alien race).
The command section. This consists of the platoon command vehicle and a squad of 6. (* men in a standard squad but only 6 in the command squad). Along with the Lieutenant there are 2 support weapons and 3 troopers. One of these Troopers may be armed with sniper weapon (sniper laser or extended Gauss gun), and may there fore be temporarily attached to a squad should the situation dictate or left as a single element in which case one of the other troopers would assist as sniper support/spotter.
3x8man squads make up the main element of the platoon. Each squad has their own hover transport which allows for rapid deployment and tactical support. One of the Hover vehicles is equipped with a missile system, while the other two carry rapid fire Gauss guns. Each squad also carries two heavy weapon in the form of a missile launcher and a Squad automatic weapon. of the type employed by FSE forces throughout known space.
The final element is the support section. This takes the form of two hover vehicles with "Rommel" class chassis but carrying missile launchers as opposed to the better known NSL version which carries a tank gun. The last vehicle in the platoon is a multi role "truck" I can use this to represent ammunition re-supply for the missile launchers or as a ambulance or even as general logistic support. Even as I type this I feel the need to buy another truck, to become a dedicated ambulance, so typical of me to think I need more just as I finish!
However, for the time being this force is now "done". I have room in the storage box for 2 more vehicles so in my heart I know I will expand on this force. But for now I will put it away and consider it finished. As I intend to use the force on the same terrain I will use for my 15mm Apaches the bulk of terrain making will be listed under that project as I slowly bring that to fruition.
That's today's blog post finished, next one will be on Saturday. I may briefly visit the club on Sunday just to pick up some figures from Tim (IT miniatures) so that I may start the painting for next years show game at BROADSIDE> All the best and take care til then. Clint
Looks great! I'm interested in the aliens as well!
ReplyDeleteThe Aliens, "Kra Vak" will have to wait for a while...after Xmas most likely.
DeleteLooking good and all conquering...or all defending my friend!
ReplyDeleteYes I think it looks the part, as for what it will play like who knows..... time will tell.
DeleteVery good looking force there and it has that hard SciFi look to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks PK. I like near future sci fi and that does tend to have a certain look which I find apealing.
DeleteGreat stuff Clint, I like the look of them rocket launcher thingamy bobs!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray. I like them as well. I like the idea of indirect missile systems as oposed to direct fire kinetic or laser weaponry.
DeleteThey look good and it must be very satisfying having "finished" them.
ReplyDelete"Finished!" well yes for now, but I can see a couple of scout vehicles, a power armour squad with transport, an ambulance/mash vehicle, some anti aircraft, maybe some mechs etc... so "Finished" is a very loose term Hee hee!
DeleteLooks good to me Clint and a well rounded platoon. I understand what you mean about filling the box, so look forward to the additions! Are these GZG minis?
ReplyDeleteYes they are all GZG. hee hee might have to get a bigger box as well. I think it's well rounded, but maybe it could be that little bit rounder!
DeleteNice looking force mate. I'm seeing a lot of love for GZG at the moment. I quite like some of there new packs that they've released.......must .....resist....
ReplyDeleteThese are some of the older ranges, but still nice.
Delete"I can resist anything other than temptation." Oscar Wilde. That kinda sums it up for me!
Nice looking , lovely work .
ReplyDeleteThanks Cpt.
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