Rogue Stars (follow on) Crusty pirates vs UN cops at Ice Station Antelope.

I didn't have a "handle" from Thursdays game so I rolled the dice on the tables getting: 2 Secure area. 18 Ice planet.  8 I thought you had it.

Obviously I couldn't go with the "big boys" so I had to go with the lesser mortals.

United Nations Star Command Power Infantry Light.

Star cop.  201  Cool under fire.  8 remove pin. All are identically equipped.

Leader2, Marksman2, Reactive, Steadfast.
UN   Officer.  32+ 39 = 71 Total 
Light Power armour legs/arms 3  torso/head 5  Sealed 25
Heavy blaster 6  heavy, 2 handed, energy  8 
Plasma pistol 4 scorching, energy, short range.  6

Trooper Veteran, Marksman3, Reactive, Steadfast.  

32 +39 = 71

Trooper Marksman2, Reactive, Steadfast.
20 +39 = 59

Crusty  Pirates 201.  Hard to kill. 3 remove wound.

Agile, Fast 2, Insectoid, Leader2  Tech 2  = 38 Total 50

Plasma rifle 5 Scorching, overheat, 2 handed, energy, 12

Agile, Fast 2, Insectoid, Marksman2. Tech 2  =38 Total 50
Plasma rifle 5 Scorching, overheat, 2 handed, energy, 12

2x Agile, Fast 2, Insectoid, Tech 2  =26 Total 38
Plasma rifle 5 Scorching, overheat, 2 handed, energy, 12

Kid Diminutive, Insectoid, Tech.  Stealth 20 total 25
Energy Nunchaku 3 Disarm, energy.  5

For once this is an all-one company and 2 ranges used "as intended! I got a few more later releases during THAT time and I slapped some paint on - then only to use one of the kids from the "civvies" pack. I've seen some for fantasy ranges but as far as I know this is a first for SF! https://shop.groundzerogames.co.uk/15mm-stargrunt/infantry/crusty-aliens/sg15-x16.html

The game. A chill environment enough to send a shudder down your withers.

Just yours, nobody elses or I'll be in trouble again!

Tony took the UN & got defend.

Arr my Crusty lads!  Sneaking in like a prawn waftin' in a breeze.

This is an old Snapdragon building, bought at the (Poole) Henry Harbin (skool) wargame show in the 90's.  Painted in Plaka paints - which are still available!  What looks like weathering is just that, handling & rough storage over the years!  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pelikan-50-Plaka-Paint-Brown/dp/B0013JR7OY/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=plaka%2Bpaint&qid=1665951959&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjg1IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-1&th=1

Always check your 6.

Heavy calibre guns will ruin your day!  The vet goes down, wounded and   .  A sneaky pirate comes up to see what can be salvaged--.

 

First crusty down - morale.

Quick overview.

"Where did that come from?"  - "I got him."

The scenario negated the crusty's extra speed - but a run of good rolls and the leader is outflanking.

The UNSC officer gets up closer for his second kill, aided by me rolling a 1.

He then glides over to the vet'nary, applied medical nano gloop here, then a patch.  The vet is shakily ready to resume the dance.

Officer kill no.3.  Threat detected - the kid.  A head shot so at least it was quick & painless.  

Two Crusties left!  Time for some decisive dice rolling - crap.

One to move.  Initiative swap.

Get round quick - misfire - take the safety off!  Second shot better, well that's one sided.

Morale!  A 1!  Run!  An impressive turn of speed, without falling over!  Job done, enemy driven off for one walking wounded.  If this had been a campaign game the stone cold killer officer would be upgraded to vet.

Game 2 Swapsies.

Dirty snow--.

Same layout as before  I get defend with the UN.

Here they come- 

Cover works, ineffectual shooting.

They're piling in and laying down the violence!

Shift!

Tactical redeployment by fire and movement in a retrograde axis.

Not going so well for the UN!  Getting swamped by bugs!

A 2.  Rats -  armour = weapon damage but that 2 is going to ache in the next incarnation!

Take down the one closing on your downed buddy--

Officer down! - And that's it!  The pirates 'avvit!