Force Recon Squads are often made up of lighter mounts, used for corporate facility patrols, checking mining operations and similar security detail. In the Post-CEF world, these squads have become the recon and front-line troopers of Caprice.

Using Specialist Combat Groups in Heavy Gear Blitz!

Constructing a Specialist Combat Group is a bit different than a normal Blitz! combat group. Instead of picking the role and secondary role for the unit and filling it how you please, you must instead adhere to strict rules for composition, which may even include only running specific variants or upgrades. In exchange for adhering to this rigid formation, you may be able to run some models in a Role they may not normally fit in, or gain access to some unique options.

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My name is David.

I am French and into Heavy Gear since 20 years now.

I even 3D sculpted some models for Dreampod 9 like the Hussar or the Drake amongst others when I was a Freelance 3D Artist.

I am now here to present your my Eden Force consisting on 9 models:

Utopian N-KIDUs (Neural-Kinetic Interceptor Drone Units) were developed after the CEF conquest of Utopia. Cheap and expendable, these units are often seen in large masses supported by Armiger pilots who guide them into battle. Often, Armigers or APEs are not available to oversee every single drone unit and thus some are sent out without human oversight. These clusters are called SIN Clusters and are composed of a command drone with some combination of other N-KIDUs. These units are often given simple tasks such as search and destroy or to patrol certain regions and will continue to do so until new orders arrive. This has two major effects, first it allows Utopian units to cover far more territory than their manpower would imply. Second is that the Utopia NAI (Near Artificial Intelligence) communicates with each other and actually can leverage each other’s computing power. This makes the collective group “smarter” than each drone individually and allows each group to act more independently. SIN clusters have been deployed en masse with the invasion of Terra Nova where they are used in garrison duties, long range patrols, pacification, and general support duties. Locals have come to fear SIN clusters due to the lack of human oversight. These units are very trigger happy and if they are told to liquidate anyone they encounter they will always do so regardless of the nature of the target.

For those new to the Heavy Gear setting, as well as returning veterans, we’ve put together a PDF to help capture the mood and feeling of life and warfare on Terran Nova.

Terra Nova

Here we have our complete map of Terra Nova, in full color!

OACS-03M/AB NASH BASILISK

The Nash Basilisk was one of the earliest southern gears to be equipped with a radar absorbent material coating which resulted in an early stealth gear. The modifications were originally made by technicians from the MILICIA’s 11th Gear Regiment, the Rapiers, in the TN 1860s. The Rapiers treated more favorably than most MILICIA units. Consequently, it was the Rapiers who found that, in open ground, the gear remained difficult to conceal even after the coating was applied. However, when used in combination with natural cover, the gear’s new skin permitted the vehicle to approach targets while very likely remaining undetected. Should the gear remain immobile in cover, stealth performance goes from good to excellent. The Rapiers immediately began using the new model as an ambush specialist, equipping it with heavy weaponry such as bazookas.

HACS-01LG-MP METAL CAT

Shaian’s main claim to fame is the Cheetah, an insanely nimble but incredibly expensive recon gear that is so capable that it outshines every opponent in its class. This however led to a problem, a gear that is expensive to make and maintain and serves mainly as a dedicated EW platform is not always in high demand. Simple economics dictated that in order to survive Shaian would need something closer to the baseline.

Hey everyone, Prof9844 here with another RPG article. This time we are going to tackle how to convert your 4th edition RPG character for use in a game of Heavy Gear Blitz.

This process is the official process for doing so. Normally we would want this in the book, but space requirements prevented us from doing that. Also, this does NOT recreate blitz vehicles exactly. If you were to put say a Visigoth through this process it comes out at PI 5+ instead of 6+. This is a quirk of the system and you can adjust if this is of concern.