Planning a new SF force. United Nations Intelligence Troop for Flying Lead & Rogue Stars

I made a post on 15mm Science Fiction about this.  I got such a positive reaction that I thought I'd expand it and go through my process.  I hope you enjoy and I hope it helps.

Basics.  The troop is an extended platoon.  

Three sections of 5.  

Commander, command section with lieutenant.  

Two infantry sections each with a sergeant. 

Additional section of special forces or scientific advisors.  

It is able to call on other regular UNSC resources.  I see it as a second echelon force rather than front line.  Capable of being highly efficient guards/urban troops plus the ability to carry out special operations, small police actions and - diplomatic missions.

All infantry (ish) are from Brigades Oneness/British range in berets.  

All vehicles are from GZG.  I'll add drones and remotes once the refurb is complete.

https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/vehicles/wheeled-combat-vehicles.html

Command.  Brigadier in various forms  including in his jeep.

5 from  http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/15mmSF/British/SF15-162b.html

That makes an ideal Rogue Stars team 1.

https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/vehicles/wheeled-combat-vehicles/v15-121g.html

Ideal carrier.  Possibly with a trailer for drones:

https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/vehicles/wheeled-combat-vehicles/v15-42b.html

Troops.  I need 2 sets of these as I need to make some conversions for sitting, etc.  I might get some GZG  for drivers & turret sitter conversions.  

10 plus add-ons & conversions make another 2 Rogue Stars teams.

http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/15mmSF/British/SF15-160b.html

https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/infantry/unsc/sg15-u23.html

APC  https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/vehicles/wheeled-combat-vehicles/v15-42a.html

Special forces.  Specialists in urban or more police SWAT type actions.  I'll add some GZG in here, plus conversions.  Yet another couple of Rogue Stars teams with a Brigadier in armour.

http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/15mmSF/British/SF15-163.html

I don't see them using vehicles unless it's a chopper.  

This was a suggestion from a FB reader:   https://thesceneuk.com/shop/vehicles/flying-vehicles/pegasus-vtol/

Or  https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/vehicles/vtol-and-flying-vehicles/v15-49a.html

Science section.  This is an "anything goes"  selection.  This would make a good base: http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/15mmSF/Figures/SF15-012.html

I think another jeep:  https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/vehicles/wheeled-combat-vehicles/v15-121g.html

Another trailer:  https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/vehicles/civilian-paramilitary-and-misc-vehicles/v15-129a.html

Additional vehicles.  Armoured cars and trucks.

I'm thinking a small convoy.  White plus big UN lettering?

https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/vehicles/wheeled-combat-vehicles/v15-39a.html

https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/vehicles/wheeled-combat-vehicles/v15-39b.html

https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/vehicles/wheeled-combat-vehicles/v15-40a.html

https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/vehicles/wheeled-combat-vehicles/v15-42c.html

Rules - probably no surprises there!  First Rogue Stars.  You only need 6, so this is a good reason to do those conversions and up the quality of painting.  This type of game is perfect for these forces:  http://unitrecon.blogspot.com/2021/08/rogue-stars-buy-farm-or-get-home.html

Flying Lead.  This is a mid-tech level force that can be upgraded.  But all are elite.  I'm looking at a force designed for scenarios such as  convoy ambush.  Quick reaction & assessment and raids.

http://unitrecon.blogspot.com/2021/08/flying-lead-grav-vehicles-2-heavy-metal.html

One day I'll find the right quality figures to do the 1980's version.