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BattleTech Miniatures and Terrain => BattleTech Miniatures => Topic started by: Armond on 31 January 2018, 16:09:23
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15th Dracons, originally a SLDF unit that stayed behind when Kerensky said it was time to leave. They found most service with Kurita and Liao. They were also known to maintain some SLDF era mechs like Highlanders and Crocketts.
Their reputation was so high thanks to their voluntary donation of a percentage of their pay to the local area they lived in. Until the end of the 15th Dracon's existence, House Kurita gave them a new 'mech every year even when they were not in their service and even during the whole death to Mercenary fiasco for the DC. Eventually they became part of the CC's units like the 4th Tau Ceti Rangers did. So I decided that since I wanted to build a Capellan Force, why not go for these guys? I could also field them as their normal Merc selves depending on the era. I love their paint scheme as well; a nice light grey/white with OD Green as a secondary color! Yes please!
Note the below. Their service along with their heritage will show a mix of SLDF, Liao, and Kuritan mechs in service. Also, they have access to Mercenary general list as well.
1st Company, 3rd Battalion, 15th Dracons...
Command Lance:
-Highlander-732
-Charger-1A5
-Crockett-5003-1
-Hatamoto-Chi-27T
*Command Lance using the rules for 15th Dracons in their Alpha Strike notation requires them to have a Command lance of Assaults that do NOT have to meet the requirements of the typical Command lance, and they still get the benefits. Presence of the SLDF mechs like the Highlander and Crockett are a tribute to their SLDF days.
Battle Lance:
-Thunderbolt-5SE
-Flashman-7K
-Crusader-3L
-Vindicator-1R
*Jumping Thunderbolt is cool. A Crusader thrown in for some minor indirect and to give the lance a more heavy feel. With back up from a Vindicator and a bit of extra firepower from the Flashman gives this lance a little versatility and some ranged firepower. Flashman is a good representation to the SLDF roots as well.
Striker Lance:
-Catapult-C1
-Quickdraw-4G
-Shadow Hawk-2H
-Javelin-10N
*Decent bit of mobility(all of them jump) with some ranged firepower in the form of a Catapult, I think this lance fits the bill for exploiting dense terrain.
Recon Lance:
-Charger-1A1
-Wolverine-6R
-Vulcan-5T
-Stinger-3Gb
*Relatively quick, the Charger is a nasty surprise for medium and lights to have to deal with, especially in a brawl. One good turn of punches or a kick will leave a nasty mark. The Wolverine is a good all around backup, while the Vulcan and Stinger can cover ground pretty quick.
The high frequency of jumping mechs allows for the 3rd Battalion to adjust the battlefield situations, especially to cut enemies off from access to the civilian populations they are protecting.
First up is my Battle Lance...
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Here is the group shot...
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Those look super nice! Great paint!
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O0
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These look great!
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Nice work. Good scheme.
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Super sweet!!
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Sweet work there! 8) 8) Looking forward to seeing the rest.
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Nice work!
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Me likey! Very clean and simple. You should redo the Thundebold as soon as you get your hands on the new Thunderbolt that will hopefully be released after the new intro boyes are released. And maybe we will get a new Crusader, although I think the old one is iconic.
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Those look super nice! Great paint!
Thank you so much!
These look great!
Thanks, trying to get at least a Company's worth!
Nice work. Good scheme.
Thanks, I love the scheme too!
Super sweet!!
Arigato!
Sweet work there! 8) 8) Looking forward to seeing the rest.
About to post some more!
Nice work!
Thanks!
Me likey! Very clean and simple. You should redo the Thundebold as soon as you get your hands on the new Thunderbolt that will hopefully be released after the new intro boyes are released. And maybe we will get a new Crusader, although I think the old one is iconic.
Once it comes out I will probably do something similar, but I spent a little time cutting and reposing the right arm, so I am not looking to totally replace it. I do love the old Crusader as well!
Here we go all, Striker Lance!
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Here is the Lance all together and the rest of what is painted as well, next is a Recon Lance...
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So nice! Very much like the work on your Shadow Hawk. 8) Also, I'm very envious of your unseens...
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Hey, thanks a lot! I am also a fan of the Unseens, and have a few more to add later on!
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Recon Lance coming up!
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Here is the Group shot at the Lance Level and the Company Level!
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A beautiful bunch. 8) Are you getting decals for them?
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I will be, still got the Command lance to go though! Thanks!
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Handsomely done, sir! Handsomely done! A fine tribute to the Fighting 15th and their Star League ancestry! O0
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Great work
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Handsomely done, sir! Handsomely done! A fine tribute to the Fighting 15th and their Star League ancestry! O0
Why thank you!!! I aim to please and protect the citizens! lol
Great work
Thank you very much!
Been a busy few weeks, should be stepping up to work on the Command Lance a bit this weekend perhaps. Have to make a few decisions. I am probably going with:
Highlander-732
Marauder II-4A
Marauder II-4A
Crockett-5003-1
Why? First of all, all jumpers and all assaults as per the Alpha Strike Combat Manual Mercenaries book calls for in regards to the 15th Dracon, 3rd Battalion. Next, the Marauder II, which I have a triplet of Unseens of them, need to get worked on. The two Marauders are known in Mercenary work. Highlander is a tribute to the Star League roots, as well as the Crockett. Although I may reduce to one Marauder II, and maybe go up to two Highlanders or something. Decisions, decisions...