Posted on April 1, 2023
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Spartan II
Spartan II
The Spartan was designed by Peace River Skunkwerks to be an easy to produce heavy trooper gear that could be used in place of Warrior IVs. Simpler, easy to produce components were sourced from other Peace River designs particularly the Crusader. These larger parts made the Spartan quite a bit larger than other gears of its class. Paxton unveiled their new gear to the public as part of its rebuilding campaign with the tagline “Bigger & Badder”. The larger actuators and joint components had an unexpected side effect once the gear hit the market.
Posted on March 30, 2023
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3 min
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T-XM1500/2 GOLD MAMBA
The design team has worked simultaneously on a second prototype for the Rock Mamba, following a slightly unusual philosophy. Whereas most companies create a machine, see what does not work with it, then work their way up to a cost-efficient solution, the engineers on this project worked with a second machine on the side on which they would install the most expensive system to solve any problems the first machine would have. Technicians would then tweak it and whittle it down to make the system as inexpensive as possible, removing parts which, in practice, would not really affect the system’s performance in this particular case, and so on. As a result, the budget of the entire project has reached unheard-of levels, making the Gold Mamba the most expensive Gear since the original J├Ąger prototype, hence the name.
Posted on March 10, 2023
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2 min
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F-32 Maru
Small and wide-footed, the F-32 can easily make its way across both the urban jungle of Gomorrah or the broken ground of Caprice’s landscape. While initially employed as a civil policing unit, the F-32 has been updated with heavier armaments for combat operations.
F-55 Zikru
Like the F-27 and the F-32, the pads on the F-55’s hands and feet utilize “Lacerta-tech,” produced by Lysander Incorporated, which can be engaged to produce Van der Waals force. This Lacerta-tech, combined with additional climbing equipment, makes these frames excellent climbers.
Posted on March 9, 2023
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2 min
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The core units of the City Militia Defense Forces are the Gear cadres which field either older Gears or newer cheaper Asps. These units perform the role of a stop-gap measure until assistance from a regular military unit arrives. Most of the pilots in these Gears are retired veterans or members of the Youth Guard training to be ready for duty in the SRA or MILICIA.
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.
These groups may not be given secondary roles, and are only able to be used in armies from the force they come from, unless noted otherwise. They may however have any upgrades permitted by army and sublist rules, so long as the composition requirements are still met. Restrictions on the number of a specific variant apply as normal, for example, if a Specialist Combat Group is taken in the SK role, then model variants without SK+ may only be taken twice.
Posted on February 23, 2023
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3 min
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HACS-08MG-D SPEARHEAD TIGER
The Spearhead Tiger was a development based on the successful HACS-01MG-C/A Spearhead, also known as the Spearhead Hunter. Original plans for additional Spearhead inspired designs called for augmenting the Jaguar but the Tiger was selected after Operation Icarus concluded. CEF actions during Icarus caused significant damage to UMF and Northco facilities which forced Northco to prioritize production efforts. The Jaguar production lines were stretched thin, and a flurry of new orders in preparation for the looming invasion consumed nearly a decade of future production runs. Instead of diverting Jaguars, Northco opted to change its plans for a future Spearhead design by using the Tiger instead of the Jaguar. Tiger, being an older design, already had plenty of inventory and Northco quickly implemented a Spearhead style package. The result was the Spearhead Tiger, an advanced command unit for commanders desiring a bit more durability.
Posted on February 14, 2023
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5 min
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Miranda and Julius
Miranda Petite first made a name for herself as a child prodigy in gymnastics. At a very young age she was selected for participation in olympic level competition for her native league the Humanist Alliance. As an adult she joined the MILICIA and soon became a member of the SIU special forces. Her highly competitive nature also led her to serve a rotation as a duelist for her home regiment. During the Interpolar War, Miranda was a member of KADA and thus missed out on most of the fighting. She was soon recruited into the Black Talon organization after its founding. Her natural skills, independent mindset, and general lack of interest in her homeland made her a perfect candidate. She even took her Cobra, Julius, with her and had Julius updated to Dark Cobra specs. Her initial tour saw her mostly serving on Terra Nova, clearing out CEF forces in hiding. During the events of Operation Icarus she earned multiple commendations for bravery and valor but was specifically called out for her leadership of her commanding officer was killed. Despite her position as a team leader, she took control of a larger Talon operation and led it with skill and tactical acumen. Her actions earned her a promotion and saw her tapped to lead Talon forces on Caprice. This assignment would not come to pass however as the CEF invasion started before she could leave, and she has remained on Terra Nova for the foreseeable future.
Posted on February 9, 2023
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3 min
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Rovers are a constant threat to Peace River forces and their interests in the Badlands. To fight this menace, specialized anti-rover squadrons are put together. Fitted with ECM Spectre upgrades with enhanced jamming capabilities, Anti Rover Blockade Squads shut down the communication equipment of the enemy rovers, before isolating and destroying the individual threats.
Using Specialist Combat Groups in Heavy Gear Blitz!
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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 February 2, 2023
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3 min
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589 words
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T-XM1500 ROCK MAMBA
The Southern Republic is currently interested in expanding its ability to dominate the mountainous areas of Terra Nova in general and of especially in the Badlands -an airborne insertion in many of these areas is not always possible and a specialized strike team is often required. Also, while this is somewhat unavowed, the Rock Mamba’s abilities would prove invaluable in dislodging Northern forces from their defensive locations in the mountains should a North-South conflict occur. For that very reason, a special emphasis has been placed on the Rock Mamba’s ability to travel the rough terrain native to the mountainous areas. The Black Mamba, as one of the best Gears of the South, seemed the perfect subject to modify.
Posted on January 26, 2023
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4 min
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Talon Lead
The pilot known as “The Shadow of Gomorrah” is actually a Black Talon member who has gone native to assist the Liberati. The pilot, whose name and identity are classified, served as the team leader for Talon 1 on Caprice during their now famous operation. Rumors and conspiracy theorists often claim this individual to be the terrorist Ernesto Jaxon although opponents of this theory point to his presence on Terra Nova during Talon 1’s operation. When the Black Talons returned to Caprice, this pilot was detached as an advisor to the Liberati but soon went silent. They would eventually reappear, participating in raids and operations alongside Liberati cells. Contacts within the Liberati and CEF 5th Column have reported the name “The Shadow of Gomorrah” being used to identify this pilot. Black Talon command considers this agent to have “gone native” although they have aided Talon teams on Caprice without incident. The Shadow pilots their Dark Mamba which saw action on Caprice with Talon 1. It has since been heavily modified to use local weaponry and parts in an effort to stay serviceable. If they need something more specific, Talon teams are more than willing to provide those parts after receiving the Shadow’s assistance during operations.
Posted on January 24, 2023
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Heavy Gear Blitz! is a game you can enjoy in a variety of ways. Some people love incorporating it into their role playing games, or building their own scenarios and campaigns to fight across the surface of Terra Nova. For the players who enjoy the competitive aspects of miniature games, a tournament system has been created by the community!
What is HGBTS?
At its core, the Heavy Gear Blitz Tournament System (or HGBTS) was created to create a common context of competitive play, for players to be able to discuss the game and strategies within a shared understanding of how missions are going to be played. Furthermore, it’s intended to help create a streamlined tournament experience, so that games can end in a reasonable amount of time and space for your average local game shop.
