Posted on January 5, 2023
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CEF forces are renown for their scores of hovertanks, which are both an awe inspiring and terrible sight, it just depends on which side of the table you happen to be sitting on. Even though they’re called “Light” hovertanks, a pack of LHTs can deliver impressive firepower, which can be rapidly redeployed as needed.
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.
Posted on January 3, 2023
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Please note this article predated the Hunter Commando being moved from pewter to 3d Print. Conversion should be similar, but the new two pack is 3d printed resin miniatures.
We now have two additional Hunter Commandos to play with, and thankfully they’re both pretty easy to make.
The Hunter Commando Storm is simply made from a regular Hunter Commando, with a Light Autocannon and a Light Guided Mortar attached to the backpack. You probably have ample numbers of LACs around, and maybe an extra LGM too.
Posted on December 29, 2022
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HACS-01MG-HC/EW HUNTER COMMANDO EW
The Hunter Commando EW was developed shortly after the basic Commando to provide electronic warfare coverage and countermeasures to deep-insertion paratrooper teams. The Commando EW began as a field modification initiated by the technicians of the Northern Guards 1st Airborne division, who cannibalized the electronic warfare pods from Wild Ferret electronic warfare Gears for their use. The use of these pods allowed commando teams to both knock out the command and control systems of the enemy units they were targeting – rapidly paralyzing a whole defensive sector on at least one occasion in TN 1832 – and to maintain inter-unit communications when faced with enemy electronic warfare tactics. TO make room for the pod, the standard Commando was stripped of it’s RP-209 rocket pod and grenade launcher, but maintained all its other weapons and reinforcements. This made it a deadly opponent as well as a specialist machine. As the Hunter line has been upgraded, so has the electronics package of the Commando EW. In TN 1928, the standard ECM/ECCM pod was changed for the Terringer 5615 DA pod developed for the weasel, whose production had been delayed. Some pilots, however, prefer to use pods captured from enemy Chatterbox Gears.
Posted on December 27, 2022
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While the majority of Terra Nova is covered in badlands and desert, the Northern and Southern regions have a diverse range off woods, prairies, jungles and swamps. Unsurprisingly, Terra Nova forces will paint their equipment to blend into the environment, so while you might normally see South in shades of green, if they’re fighting in the Badlands, they’re going to stick out.
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Posted on December 22, 2022
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Ar’tur Carranagh, Animus GolemNot much information exists on “The Black Knight”, the excuse given by the Seiath empire is due to a damaging of family record archives during the CEF invasion of Eden.What is known is that he is a high ranking Seiath noble, appearing to be a middle aged man with greying hair and golden eyes, a mark of greatness in Edinite culture. Despite being so marked for great things at an early age, most Edenites, and by all accounts the Black Knight himself, consider him cursed due to the high fatality rate of his duels and appearances at the Tourney, even though he currently stands undefeated.
Posted on December 20, 2022
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Absolutely more like a Cobra, with a HAC, LATM (LA:2) and a LFM, there’s a lot going for a humble Jäger.
To start, we’re going to use the Longbow Jäger, which gives us the correct chassis and head to work with. The equipment of the Blitz variant differs a bit though.
You’re also going to need a Heavy Autocannon, Light Field Mortar, and LATM (LA:2). The first two you might have around if you’ve assembled any Bushmaster cobras, while the LATM (LA:2) often comes in other packs. All of these parts are available on the plastic sprues too, so check your bits boxes!
Posted on December 15, 2022
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OACS-01M/HAS Longbow Blitz Jäger
While the standard Longbow Jäger relied a great deal on finesse, sometimes style has to be sacrificed in exchange for effect. Some targets are just too well protected to be taken out by the Longbow’s standard weapon complement, which led to the development of a hybrid model built with parts from both the Longbow and the Blitz Jäger. Using battle-tested equipment cut down on both the development time and maintenance cost, resulting in a sturdy machine with predictable service capabilities. The Longbow’s standard rifle was replaced by a standard heavy autocannon, and the light mortar was replaced by a sturdier and more powerful field model to provide increased are effects; this results in an increased ability for the Longbow Blitz to eliminate enemy commanders and other valuable assets. The final fallback weapon is a single shoulder-mounted anti-tank missile, which replaces the usual anti-personnel grenade launcher. Designed with the shy target in mind, the single missile will allow the Longbow Blitz an almost assured kill regardless of the enemy commander’s precautions (assuming, of course, that the mission is well-planned).
Posted on December 13, 2022
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The folx over at Board and Brew, in Houston, TX, have been hard at work cranking out absolutely gorgeous Heavy Gear tables for their community. We’ve invited PJ to show off some of his killer tables. They are a mixture of MDF, scratch built, model railroad, and 3d printed parts, that come together to make some incredible environments to play on.
Posted on December 8, 2022
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The North is not well known for their subtlety, and not much shows that better than a squad of heavily armed and armored gears pounding their way through the streets of a crowded warzone. This week’s Specialist Combat Group is the Dragoon UC Squad, consisting of some heavy metal monsters to pave the way, while removing the pavement.
Posted on December 6, 2022
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Giving Peace River some serious firepower, the Agamemnon is actually the prototype for what eventually became the Vulture for Black Talons.
Starting with a Vulture, you’re going to need to change it’s normal jetpack equipped V-Engine, with a Crusader’s V-Engine. Mount the LFM onto the back like normal for the Crusader, or if you want the Pilum variant, you can mount the MATM on the back as in the picture below.
