CEF Frame Type F-99 & F81-12

 Posted on September 14, 2023  |   3 min  |   635 words  |   DP9 Contributors

Via the aesome power of Extended Content, the CEF has gained access to the Type 81-12 and F99 Frames. [Read More]
Categories: blitz  Tags: HGB3.1 

The Stalker Commands Peace River

 Posted on September 7, 2023  |   2 min  |   366 words  |   DP9 Contributors

PA-02LG/ST-01C Stalker

With the polar forces deploying increasingly more sophisticated reconnaissance and stealth Gears, the PRDF High Command became concerned that their current crop of recon Gears would not be up to the task of penetrating enemy areas of operation and reporting back to base. In the Summer of TN 1927 the High Command ordered a new series of stealth/recon vehicles to be built for the PRDF. In the Winter of TN 1930, Paxton Arms rolled out the first prototype of the Stalker.

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Categories: blitz hobby  Tags: HGB3.1 

The Celt Engineering Tank

 Posted on August 31, 2023  |   2 min  |   239 words  |   DP9 Contributors

EST-89 CELT

Minesweeping is a dangerous task, best handled by specialist units. The Celt has been designed especially for this purpose. The lower hull and drive train are based on the Hun, though considerable modifications have been made to reinforce the structure to face the requirements of the new operation role. The entire front section of the tank is occupied by a large armored mine plow. The sensor pods, which contain the highly sensitive mine detectors, are placed in blisters located on either side of the chassis. Extra armor is bonded to the bottom of the hull, providing extra protection against exploding mines. In addition, the low fuel capacity and the improved self-sealing tanks further reduce the chances of catastrophic detonation in case a mine slips by. The turret is replaced by a det-cord launcher which uses plastic explosive hoses carried by small rockets to clear a path through the suspected minefield area. Celts and other minesweepers are rarely encountered by grunts. The fluid battlefield and skirmish tactics used nowadays don’t mix well with extensive minefields.

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Categories: blitz  Tags: HGB3.1 

The Baxter Engineering Tank and Thunder Aller

 Posted on August 24, 2023  |   2 min  |   361 words  |   DP9 Contributors

ENT-2 BAXTER

The Baxter answers a need for a dedicated battlefield “towtruck” capable of salvaging the heaviest Main Battle Tank. The Baxter is based on the chassis of the Klemm, the most common light battle tank in the Norlight army. In this case, however, the chassis has been extensively modified and strengthened for its new role. The engine and transmission have both been replaced by more powerful systems for an increased towing capacity. The turret is a new high torque model that carries a sturdy crane capable of lifting nearly 50 tons with the tank appropriately braced. A hydraulically activated earthmoving blade is attached to the front of the hull for filling in ditches and digging earthworks. Attachment points for digging cannons are provided on both sides of the hull, which also features numerous handles and tie- down rings. The Northern Guard engineering companies attached to mechanized units always have at least one Baxter in service, more if they can manage to get them. Since they are unarmed, Baxters are kept out of the way during battles.

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The Caprice Reubeni Attack Trike

 Posted on August 17, 2023  |   2 min  |   307 words  |   DP9 Contributors

The Reubeni attack trike is based on a scouting and exploration all-terrain vehicle that was itself derived from the Mule all-purpose truck. Except for the addition of armament and some performance tune-ups, the vehicle is basically the same. Most of the time, the guns are taken from downed corporate units: the most common configuration mounts a light rifle and a light machinegun scavenged from other vehicles. The fire control system is simple but reliable and uses remote bore-sighted gun cameras to relay targeting information to the gunner’s display. A makeshift gunnery station occupies the space previously reserved for a bunk area.

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The Heavy Shooter Dartjäger

 Posted on August 10, 2023  |   3 min  |   500 words  |   DP9 Contributors

OACS-O1M/HRRV HEAVY SHOOTER DARTJÄGER

The Dartjäger rapid deployment vehicle has had a distinguished period of service, being deployed across the Badlands and the Antarctic to deal rapidly with trouble spots. The relatively light weapons payload of the Dart has been problematic for its pilots, however. Deploying well ahead of any fire-support units, Dart pilots can rapidly find themselves out-gunned if the opposition they face proves greater than anticipated by intelligence reports. A rapid-deployment fire-support vehicle was needed to travel alongside Dartjägers, so MILICIA technicians set to work. It was critical that the unit — dubbed the Heavy Shooter — be able to match the standard Dart pace for pace, so it quickly became clear that multiple heavy weapons would prove too heavy for the task at hand. A Rucker unguided mortar was chosen for its durability and low price-tag; all other weapons were stripped to save weight. The disadvantage of the mortar is its inability to fire at close range, forcing the Heavy Shooter to hang back from the main body of the unit it is supporting. In 1950 the success of the Dartjäger led to it being a test platform for more powerful mortars. Similar in size to the previous mortar, the newer weapon system provides an improved payload, while remaining lightweight, at the expense of a bit of ammunition storage. These changes have made it less effective in prolonged engagements, but still ample for the shorter skirmishes it’s designed for. To prevent a failure of communication due to harsh conditions or electronic counter measures, the Gear is also equipped with an Obelisk Electronics VOX-90 communications system.

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Categories: blitz rpg  Tags: HGB3.1 

Perseus Rapid Recon

 Posted on July 27, 2023  |   2 min  |   404 words  |   DP9 Contributors

PA-PX07 Perseus

The Perseus was one of the latest designs to originate from the depths of the Paxton Karaq Wastes Research and Development facility. Meant to serve in a multi-role scout/harasser capacity, the Perseus’s primary mission would be to detect any large force heading towards Peace River, perform hit and run attacks along their entire advance, and to continue to do so in their rear once the enemy force had reached their destination.

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Guag Caprice Engineering Mount

 Posted on July 20, 2023  |   2 min  |   295 words  |   DP9 Contributors

Hamath Guag

The Hamath Guag is a newer variant of the popular Hamath mount. The Guag’s creation can be directly attributed to the CEF’s initial failure to secure all of Terra Nova. The drawn out conflict was not something that Caprician military forces were prepared for, and equipment was found lacking in some areas. One major area is battlefield recovery. Due to the size and shape of mounts, traditional recovery methods are hard to utilize. Mounts cannot be readily towed by other vehicles and their legs tend to sprawl out when placed on transport. The Guag uses a crane and a series of pulleys to lift immobilized mounts (or portions of them) while field repairs are performed. The Guag cannot reliably haul other mounts around or tow them back to a field depot. To help keep it safe while it is doing repairs, the Guag mounts a small rotary cannon with a limited ammo supply. This has not proven to be a major issue though as Caprician units tend to hold position around mounts being recovered. This not only protects the Guag but also is critical to ensure potentially recoverable mounts don’t fall into enemy hands.

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Categories: blitz hobby  Tags: HGB3.1 Modeling 

Heavy Gear RPG Extended Content

 Posted on July 18, 2023  |   1 min  |   123 words  |   DP9 Contributors

Hey everyone, Prof here!

Today we are rolling out V1 of the RPG’s Extended Content document. We want all of this in one place for players and directors to be able to refer to at once. Periodically we will update this document with batches of new content or even rotate things out as they get published in official content. The Hanger will be an additional document but that is far from ready yet and likely won’t be online until after launch. Additionally the first wave of canon characters is going to the artists now so we will see some of those soon.

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Categories: rpg updates  Tags: PDF