Back, after a delay

OK, it's been a while. But I'm back and looking to make up for some lost time. So, where were we?

Helsreach.

I still want to do a Rogue Trader-inspired game (but not with the Rogue Trader rules). I had kicked around the idea of doing a ship-boarding game in conjunction with a space naval game. Over time, the ship has become a space station.

I like the idea of it being under the control of a renegade governor. Of course, the Space Marines will need to regain control.

The shuttle bay. The scene of many future fights, methinks.

So, I'm building the space station, one section at a time with my brother. Details on its construction and the rules we're devising will follow.

It's good to be back.

The Marines have arrived

My beakies arrived from Blighty today. The photo I posted earlier does not do these figures justice. They are much, much worse than the photo would have one believe.

No big whoop, they're going into the Simple Green here in a moment.

Actual size of container may vary.

Also going to dunk a number of insurgents. I hope they get along. Pics soon. I promise.

Figures preview

I took a bunch of pics of my insurgents, but I'm not happy with the results. I'm going to redo them and the Rhino pics with some better lighting. In the meantime, here's a preview of some of the figs that will be rising up in Helsreach.

These were among the original dudes my folks got me.
Best. Christmas. Ever. 

Oh, I also acquired 22 beakie Marines via eBay for a song. Here they are, per the pic from the sale.

Simple Green is in order. Of course. I'm fine with that.

So, I got some work to do.

RHINOS!

Luckily, the Space Marines won't have to thumb rides when they make it dirtside. As described in the ancient tome, Logan's World is in a corner of space lashed with unpredictable warp storms. As a result, direct Imperial scrutiny is infrequent and fleeting. As it is easier to move a group of Marines without their heavy equipment, a pre-deployed cache of vehicles and supplies await whatever forces are sent in to impose Imperial will.

The vehicle park near Helsreach has six Rhinos and variants in place. Four are standard troop carrier versions. One is a direct fire support version, armed with a las-cannon. The sixth vehicle is a command version with improved communication facilities.

The fire support variant is more than capable of dealing with what passes for armored vehicles on Logan's World.

The command variant isn't exactly spacious, but compared to a standard Rhino, it's quite roomy.

Rumors have it the warp storms are ebbing. The Marines will be coming soon.