HyperBear Stargrunt II Pages

Stargrunt II uses the Full Metal Anorak^TM game system. Morale and leadership play an important part in the game. Each squad is rated for quality of the unit, quality of the leader, and level of morale. The unit's quality affects things like maximum range they can fire their small arms weapons, their combat ability, and the type of die they roll for morale. The leadership value is used by a unit whenever morale tests are made, or when a unit tries to communicate with another unit in the chain of command.

http://www.hyperbear.com/sg2/sg2.html

Neo Basileia Ton Rhomaioi

The New Roman Empire is a personal addition to the Ground Zero Games universe commonly referred to as the Tuffleyverse or GZGverse. It is not compatible with the commonly accepted 'canon' portrayed in the official products. It was originated on a whim some years ago. The first public mention was in a message dated Mon, 27 Apr 1998 21:00:15 -0500 (CDT) on the GZG-list and from there it has degenerated into full-fledged monomania. By the end of that year I had started a website that began as a gimmick so I could easily organize my own forces. However, that website was poorly organized and primitive in design and concept, just barely a step up from the loose-leaf binders that were the original home of the valiant Romans. So welcome to my work in progress, the transferring of the entire website to a new provider and total revision of the entire incomprehensible mess. I’m even trying to translate at least some of the acronyms. I originally designed the website for my own purposes and it was not nearly clear enough to communicate to other people.

http://web.archive.org/web/20140910045519/http://mysite.verizon.net/laserlight/nre/index.htm

Development Of Japanese Tanks WWII

Near the end of World War I, the IJA showed an interest in armored warfare and tanks and obtained a variety of models from foreign sources. These models included one British Heavy Mk IV and six Medium Mark A Whippets, along with thirteen French Renault FT-17s (later designated Ko-Gata Sensha or "Type A Tank"). The Mk IV was purchased in October 1918 while the Whippets and Renaults were acquired in 1919.^[1]

Trials with these vehicles were successful, and the IJA decided to establish an armored force in 1925, planning to form three light tank battalions and one heavy tank battalion. However, the greatest problem was equipping these units, as the Japanese did not have any indigenous tank production capability. The IJA therefore sent a mission to purchase more tanks from the United Kingdom and France, requesting newer designs. However, the newer tanks were not available as these countries had difficulties supplying them to their own armored forces, and the only available model was the older Renault FT-17. The IJA reluctantly imported these, but in 1929 they were able to acquire ten examples of its successor, the Renault NC1 (designated Otsu-Gata Sensha or "Type B Tank"). Both types of tanks were still in active Japanese service in 1940, and additional vehicles and spare parts were obtained after the Japanese occupation of French Indochina.

The IJA also purchased several Vickers 6-Ton tanks and Carden Loyd tankettes and used these as a basis for further development, resulting in tanks such as the Type 89 Chi-Ro.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Development_of_Japanese_tanks_in_World_War_II

Red Army White Guards Russian Civil War Rules

A set of free wargames rules for playing battles set in the Russian Civil War in 15mm.

http://www.jimwallman.org.uk/wargame/Red%20Army%20-%20White%20Guards%20v3.3.pdf

Wargaming Miscellany Salute 2010 Report

The Second Battle of Seroczyn, Poland 1939 (Deal Wargames Society)
This was a very impressive game (as one has come to expect from the Deal group) which dealt with one of the earliest battles of World War II. The following images were taken from opposite ends of the table, and give some idea of the size of the game and the excellence of the scenery used.

A very well done blog!

http://wargamingmiscellany.blogspot.com/2010/04/salute-2010.html

Some New Minis

Some items I picked up from ebay, the top will be going
to the FPPR and bottom will be assigned to the growing
nation of Insula Mucronis.

Brigade Models Summer Sale

Tony Francis of Brigade Models writes:

We tried a summer sale for the first time last year and it turned into a very successful event, so we thought we'd repeat it again this year.

The format is very simple - 15% off everything we make, in all ranges. The only thing it doesn't cover is items we have to buy in such as books, bases and dice. The discount is deducted when you add an item to the shopping cart, the website still shows the full prices.

The sale will run for one week, until next Friday (August 13th), so don't hang about!

Cheers!

http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/

French Early WWII Camo

A Miniaturised Account Of Hitler's Occult Wars

Miniatures Showcase compiled by the White Knight

The world of the weird WWII has 2 aspects that constitute both sides of one coin.
One half of it speculates about an alternative WW2 where the Axis and Allied scientists make scientific breakthroughs that change the course of history. This side of the coin focuses on inventions like armored walkers, rocketpacks, and power armor. On the darker end it includes medical experiments to create a race of enhanced supersoldiers, often at great cost of lives.
On the other side of the coin, there is only darkness, for this is the occult side. In this world the nations of the second world war are not engaged in a conventional race of arms, but one of harvesting occult powers through the search for ancient artefacts - such as the lost Ark of the Covenant, the Spear of Longinus and the Holy Grail - and the awakening of old evils. This is a WW2 where the dead don't always stay dead, where men are made into beasts and where each faction strives to control powers they can barely comprehend.
Together, these two aspects combine into the horrifying, yet enthralling setting for a Weird World War II. You may enter it if you dare, but remember... death is not the worst fate that can happen to you.

http://wk.frothersunite.com/sc/pulp/weirdwar.htm

Along The Sneuf Canal

This game was played at Bill Hamilton's home in North Jackson on July 3, 2010. We used Arty Conliffe's rules "Crossfire." The 15mm troops are owned by Jay stribling as is most of the terrain shown here.

http://www.angelfire.com/games3/jacksongamer/2010_game15.htm

Blazing Skies Yahoo Group

A group for anyone into air combat miniature wargames, mainly Blazing Skies, the Atkins Wargames, free WW2 set, but allcomers welcome!

Blazing Skies is the new pilot scale WW2 air combat game, free to download and full of fast paced action that gives a real feel of air-combat.

Have you got what It takes to master the skies? Probably not, but have a crack anyway!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blazingskies/

Blazing Skies

Introduction

Flying Officer Stumpy Prangsworthy’s handlebar moustache streamed behind him in the 280mph wind as he craned his head round trying to locate where Von Strudels Focke Wulf 190 A8 had gone to. Deep within the cloud, the spineless Boche had shown his true colours and escaped Stumpys righteous justice. The growling Merlin engine sang a new song as he side-slipped his trusty Supermarine Spitfire down towards the now helpless Dornier 17.

The Dornier was almost at the target and in scant moments would land at the brewery and snatch No14 Squadrons Claret from under their noses. Well Stumpy would see about that. He loosed the safety off of his eight .303’s and aimed at the Dorniers port engine.

Suddenly from behind screaming out of a wingunder manoeuvre the FW 190 appeared in Stumpys vanity mirror, its cannons sparkling motes of fire. A shell smashed into the Spits wing and tore the aileron. “Blast you, Von Strudel “yelled Stumpy as he realised that he had been sold a duffer and was gone for a burton. Only one trick could save him. Feathering his Kites prop, he hit the airbrakes and was rewarded with the bright green FW 190 flashing under him. Dropping the nose Stumpy let rip a corking burst which caught the Jerry a treat. Flames poured from the FW 190’s engine and Von Strudel Hit the Silk.

Von Strudel shook his fist as Stumpy flashed past. “Verdammt Englander! Finish me now! The shame is too great!”

“Not a chance old pip,” grinned Stumpy; “A Englishman flies by the rules of the game, and potting a Chap on his chute is defiantly not playing the game.”

So what is playing the game? You are about to find out!

http://www.freewebs.com/tommiatkins/BSFC.pdf

Predators

http://www.predators-movie.com/

World At War: Back Of Beyond

World at War: Back of Beyond is the Battlefield Evolution: World at War supplement covering the Interwar-period armies of Central Asia!

The book includes new traits (Grenades, Weak AA) to give you the "interwar feel," and covers all the traits you need to play with the units of this book.
The following army lists are in this book:
The Army of British India
The Basmachi
The Bolsheviks
The Chinese Bandits
The Chinese Warlord Army
The Czech Legion
The Japanese
The Mad Baron's Army
The Mongolian Tribes
The Tibetans
The White Russians
Stats for the many vehicles - such as Rolls-Royce Armoured Car, Lancaster 4x2 Armoured Car, Austin Armoured Car, Austin-Putilov Armoured Car, Austin-Kégresse Halftrack, Medium Mark C Tank, Vickers Medium Mk I Tank, Renault FT-17, Vickers Medium Mk II, Mk III and A1E1 Independent Tank - are also included.

http://www.adpublishing.de/html/back_of_beyond.html

Britain's Ministry of Defence Unveils Unmanned Taranis Combat Aircraft

Well, it looks like Boeing's unmanned Phantom Ray stealth aircraft just got a bit of company courtesy of Britain's Ministry of Defence. It's now unveiled the BAE-built Taranis, which is not just an unmanned aircraft, but an unmanned combat aircraft that promises to be capable of penetrating enemy territory -- as opposed to something like a Predator drone that's only suitable for use if the airspace is under control. As you might expect, complete details on the aircraft are still being kept under wraps, but the MoD says there's "more than a million man hours" behind it, and that its first flight trials will begin early next year. And, no, "unmanned" doesn't mean autonomous -- the MoD is quick to point out that, "should such systems enter into service, they will at all times be under the control of highly trained military crews on the ground."

 

http://www.defpro.com/daily/details/613/

Boeing's Unmanned Phantom Ray

The big new trend among wargadget makers seems to be the elimination of the fleshy operator, and we're seeing it happening with helicopters, boats, and even space shuttles. The Phantom Ray is Boeing's take on how we can do the same to jet fighters, and it's had its official unveiling in St. Louis this week. Primarily intended to serve as a reconnaissance and intelligence drone, this 36 foot-long airborne robot will be able to cruise at speeds of up to 614mph, and will even do a bit of suppression fire when you need it to. It's designed to be undetectable by radar and offers a minimal heat signature for missiles to lock on to, as its engine is buried deep within the body. Sounds ominous indeed, but the Phantom Ray will serve as the testbed for even more advanced technologies and will take its first flight in December of this year. See its grand debut on video after the break.

 

http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/14/boeings-unmanned-phantom-ray-makes-dramatic-video-debut-set-to/

Hammer’s Slammers: The Crucible

Gaming in the Slammers universe just got even better
The new game book for tabletop wargaming -
Hammer’s Slammers: the Crucible is out!

http://www.hammers-slammers.com/home.htm

US Army CrossWorld Combat Command-Recon Squad

US Army CrossWorld Combat Command-Recon squad, '45
By "Scott Kennerknecht"

Lieutenant-Binox, map case with cartography kit, compass, smoke grenade, whistle
M2 autoCarbine, captured German pistol
, knows 2 languages, Ley Line talent

Corporal-radio/walkietalkie, low level psionic, M3 Smg, gadgeteer, small toolkit

Corporal-Scout/Sniper, M1903 springfield w/scope, specially trained dog, .357
revolver Bolo knife

Sgt-Squadleader, M3 Smg, Augmented Voice

FireTeam Alpha-rifleman, M1 garand, 3 grenades
same
Bar gunner
Bar ammo carrier, winchester pump shotgun
Cbt Psi or Mage Specialist, close cbt trained, pistol
FireTeam Bravo-same as above

Corporal-Battle Chaplain and Medic, no weapons, minor healing power

A 15-man squad for recon.Or should it be reduced by doubling up what everyman
can do?

Assume standard issue gear with these. each wold have transponder stakes

Should stat squads out for each era- '39-'41, '42-'44 and '45 to '55

More to be found on Weird War II:

http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/Sturmgeshutz_and_Sorcery/

Princess of Mars (2009)

A US soldier finds himself inexplicably transported to Mars in the midst of a war between two alien races.

 

http://www.theasylum.cc/product.php?id=163

 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1531911/

Awesome/Lame: Alien Visitors

From humanity's earliest days, we have looked up into the night sky and asked ourselves, "Are we alone in the universe? Will we ever encounter life from other planets? And will they be awesome or lame?" Here are twenty different species of interstellar sightseers who came to Earth and either impressed or annoyed us.

http://movies.yahoo.com/photos/collections/gallery/1985/awesomelame-alien-visitors#photo0