My entry for the Tomorrow's War Strike Force competition.
The island state of Guava on Libellula has a small defence force which is based in barracks on the outskirts of the Guavan capital, Canteloupe. This is an example of a small combined arms force typical of the Guavan military. Guava is not a rich nation, and has not adopted expensive grav vehicles. Instead, they have opted for easily maintained wheeled vehicles. Guava's jungles are impassable for almost any vehicle, so this wheeled transport can deliver infantry quickly and easily along Guava's road network, ready for them to de-bus and proceed on foot when required. Recent action on Libellula has seen the GDF operating in other environments such as desert, time will tell if this forces the GDF to purchase additional different vehicle types.
Two squads of mechanised infantry form the core of the force. The infantry operate as either entire squads or split into two fireteams, with their IFVs providing transport and fire support as required.
The main anti-armour element of this force is the heavy walker, which carries two energy cannon, an ATGM pod plus twin machine gun clusters. This walker has better off-road performance in the jungle than wheeled/tracked or GEV vehicles, and can slip between the trees more easily than a grav vehicle. A Fire Support Vehicle adds additional firepower to the force, carrying a three man crew plus a 4-man fireteam for integral infantry support.
The GDF makes limited use of robotic drones, seen here with their technical support crew. These drones can be used in a variety of ways, adding firepower to infantry squads of moving about independently, hunting for suitable infantry/softskin vehicle targets. Also pictured here are a 4-man security detail to protect the tech crew, plus Force Commander Spencer with his bodyguard, comms officer and personal scout car (plus driver).
Not shown in the main picture, the Guavan military also makes use of water craft such as this light patrol boat, usually used in coastal or riverine operations. This squad of troops have chosen to replace their hard helmets with soft bush hats, more comfortable for cruises through the jungle interior of Guava.
**Addition to post...**
My Tomorrow's War stats:
GDF Troops
Confidence Level: Confident
Supply Quality Level: Normal
Overall Tech Level: 2
On Grid? No
Body Armour: TL2 light armour (1D)
Troop Quality / Morale: D8/D10
Standard squad includes:
1 x Squad Leader w/ACR
5 x Rifleman w/ACR
1 x Gunner w/ACR SAW (Lt. AP:1)
1 x Missileer w/LAW (TL2, Med. AP:2/AT:2 (M))
(Squad often splits into 2 fireteams which may vary in composition depending upon the mission)
Heavy Walker
Tech: 3
Class: H
Type: S
Weapons: Heavy guns - EWS, AP:6/AT:5 (H)
ATGM pod AP:4/AT:4 (H)
MG clusters AP:5/AT:2 (L) (combined firepower)
Armour:
F: 4D12
S: 4D12
R: 3D12
D: 2D12
Crew: 1
Notes: Advanced Sensors
Backup AI
Countermeasures
Detonation Field (YL3)
Safe Haven
Scout Car
Tech: 2
Class: L
Type: W
Weapons: None
Armour:
F: 3D8
S: 2D8
R: 2D6
D: 1D6
Crew: 1+3
Notes: Advanced Sensors
Mechanised Combat Vehicle
Tech: 2
Class: M
Type: W
Weapons: Light Cannon - TL2 ABW AP:4/AT:2 (M)
MGs: 3D
F: 3D10
S: 2D10
R: 2D8
D: 1D6
Crew: 3 + 8
Notes: Smoke dischargers
Lifesaver
Detonation Field
Fire Support Vehicle
Tech: 2
Class: M
Type: W
Weapons: Cannon - TL2 ABW AP:5/AT:6 (H)
MGs: 3D
F: 4D10
S: 3D10
R: 3D8
D: 1D6
Crew: 3 + 8
Notes: Smoke dischargers
Up-armoured
Lifesaver
Heavy Hitter
Detonation Field
Riverine/Littoral Patrol Vessel
Tech:1
Class:L
Type: Naval
Weapons: Machine Gun - TL2 Hvy support AP:4/AT:1 (L)
F: 2D6
S: 1D6
R: 1D6
D: 1D6
Crew: 2 + 8 (exposed)
Notes: Obsolete
Showing posts with label Warhammer Tomahawk. Show all posts
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Monday, 2 January 2012
Friday, 5 August 2011
Warhammer or Tomahawk - take your pick!
I've finally got around to painting my giant robot - either a 70-ton BattleTech Warhammer heavy BattleMech or a Robotech Tomahawk Destroid Mecha depending upon your point of view.

It didn't look very impressive when it arrived from e-bay, but I could see the potential...

It's going to join my OUDF forces - see the trooper for scale.

After a spray of dark grey car primer, the base coat is Humbrol acrylic 75 matt bronze green, ighlighted with 86 olive green.

Camo stripes are Humbrol 33 matt black with humbrol 67 panzer grey drybrushing to show up the edges.

A few waterslide transfers finished things off. They're a mix of models & manufacturers; Airfix Sea King, Matchbox Westland Wessex, Italeri King Tiger, GW vehicle markings...

The arms and torso still twist, giving a nice range of poses.

The UK temperate camouflage scheme fist in with my DLD AFVs

It's suitably imposing, but not so big that it's impractical on the tabletop.

A few close-ups of the transfers.

I think they add a nice finishing touch!

Now to try it out in a game...
It didn't look very impressive when it arrived from e-bay, but I could see the potential...
It's going to join my OUDF forces - see the trooper for scale.
After a spray of dark grey car primer, the base coat is Humbrol acrylic 75 matt bronze green, ighlighted with 86 olive green.
Camo stripes are Humbrol 33 matt black with humbrol 67 panzer grey drybrushing to show up the edges.
A few waterslide transfers finished things off. They're a mix of models & manufacturers; Airfix Sea King, Matchbox Westland Wessex, Italeri King Tiger, GW vehicle markings...
The arms and torso still twist, giving a nice range of poses.
The UK temperate camouflage scheme fist in with my DLD AFVs
It's suitably imposing, but not so big that it's impractical on the tabletop.
A few close-ups of the transfers.
I think they add a nice finishing touch!
Now to try it out in a game...
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