Thursday 27 October 2016

October 2016 ends with a Patrol Angis AAR!

As the month draws to a close it is my delight to present to you an excellent After Action Report (AAR) as a free PDF to download written by Aris Kolehmainen for Patrol Angis.  If you go back to the start of the month there was a Prydian Precinct article upon The Rheged Company and this post battle account features the Khamel Bike mounted knights of this company against the Yordist threat.


You can download the article for free from our Dropbox by clicking HERE. Enjoy!

AAR: Rheged Company patrol vs Yordist Company patrol

Location: Valldeep XXII
Mission Type: Intercept/Engage
Victory conditions: Wipe out enemy forces, or have them retreat off map.
Deployment: 20cm from long table edge

Having caught wind of a Yordist Baron promoting False Knighthood, the Rheged Company aggressively negotiated their way into the employ of the Prydian military, in order to get closer to this enemy commander and put an end to him, and any others who would break the Code. 


There were some comments on social media that there was no close up image of a Rheged Company biker Musterman so we have sorted that out for you and here it is!  You can see the conversion work along with the excellent paint job that Aris gave his signature figures.  The IAF028 Khamel Warbike.


Information Burst!
Last chance to get IMP38 Male Adventurer free automatically. He is a very versatile character who fits into any setting as a bounty hunter, a mercenary, a guard or anything else you would like. Standing 16mm tall and wearing rigid body armour while holding a large calibre semi-automatic Tumbler machine pistol and a sword he is a capable fellow.  Withdrawn when the month ends and replaced (he will appear next summer once more as part of the Year Four collection).  We have now made all of our releases for the month of October.  So if you enjoyed the new Nox Ordos platoon pack (remember to ask if you want its unique miniature rather than IMP38) and being able to get Patrol Angis and Callsign Taranis as digital downloads plus the new IAF122 Prydian Xenobiologists pack  you have now seen our month.


Until the end of this month we have a special...time on one of the supporting packs for our mighty Taranis tanks..drones...we have 25% off the IAF082 Taranis Repulsar Drones for the whole month.

Thanks for Reading,

GBS  

Thursday 20 October 2016

15mm Ion Age Universe range expands with Xenobiologist pack!

“Allow me to create a society around the Prydian Precinct.  One that exists with the threat of the Prydian Civil War within and the Shia Khan Empire without.  The people, the law, the machines and the creatures that populate the planets, the star ports, outposts and even the seedy bars where Retained Knights would fear to tread.”


Our last release for October 2016. This month we add a brand new pack to the 15mm Ion Age Universe Characters range.  These are great 15mm scale figures from this range that will allow you to get the 'people' of your wargaming on your table regardless of your setting. There are seven packs (thirty five different poses) in this range and now we present five further more original miniatures in AF122 Prydian Xenobiologists.  Go HERE or read on.



IAF122  Prydian Xenobiologists
The eighth pack of 15mm characters in the Ion Age Universe range.  Not every world is known and not every potential or new colony is understood.  Danger lurks for those who do not employ experts in alien life and environments to clear and prepare the way for settlers and workers.  The Xenobiologists of Prydia are a hardy group who are always in demand...due to losses in the field... Sculpted by Dave Foley this pack contains five different 15mm scale white metal miniatures in the following poses.  Expert in goggles with data unit, senior Expert without helmet holding data slab, Expert in full hazard suit with sample canister, Expert with Scanner and Expert in smock concealing data unit. These miniatures are great for any science fiction or suitable genre of wargaming in 15mm scale when you want something other than warfare or soldiers on your table.  As always this code can be bought as a pack or as single miniatures or select the three packs and save 10% options  from the drop down menu on the page.  Go HERE.  Price 2.50GBP per pack.

If you like this character pack here are the details of all the previous releases.  All of these miniatures are great for any science fiction or suitable genre of wargaming in 15mm scale when you want something other than warfare or soldiers on your table.  As always this code can be bought as a pack or as single miniatures or select the three packs and save 10% options  from the drop down menu on the page.  Go HERE.



IAF121 Entertainers 
The seventh pack of 15mm characters in the Ion Age Universe range.  On planets across the Precinct there are people who need to be entertained after a hard day of work or dangerous military roles and that becomes the paid for task of these musicians, singers and dancers.  Happy Burger gives you the eats and these entertainers give you the heats! This pack contains five different 15mm scale white metal miniatures in the following poses.  Male lead guitarist, female singer in dress, female singer in one piece waving, female singer swaying to music and lastly a male guitarist finger in the air. 


IAF120 Security Droids
The sixth pack of 15mm characters in the Ion Age Universe range.  Droids do the dirty work that people don't want and even though they no longer have sentience since the Gurtan Activation they do have dense limited programming making them suitable for repetitive and dangerous jobs.  Personal and location security are such tasks and this often puts these droids in harms way. This pack contains five different 15mm scale white metal miniatures in the following poses.  Stocky and short announcer droid with stun prongs, a Human droid operator for complex tasks with harness, a light crowd directing droid, a heavy security 'bouncer' droid and lastly a high speed patrol security droid. 


IAF108 Precinct Starport Staff
The fifth pack of 15mm characters in the Ion Age Universe range.  While the mighty vessels of the Prydian Army and the Marcher Barons sail the inky blackness they do have to dock somewhere as do far traders and civilians too.  There are many starports in the Precinct from the gigantic New Glastonbury Tor to the multitude of smaller and tiny ports scattered across the inhabited systems. These ports all require staff and some are better than others but all exist to serve the migrant populations that pass through their airlocks.   


IAF107 Precinct Far Traders
The fourth pack of 15mm characters in the Ion Age Universe range.  Far Traders operate within the outer parts of the Prydian Precinct but also beyond it interacting with Marcher Barons, rebels and even aliens all in the name of trade and profit.  Skilled and well armed they can be scouts, or carriers of passengers and deal in rare minerals or information.  These Far Traders are excellent civilians and rogues for your collection. 


IAF106 Precinct Dignitaries
The third pack of 15mm characters in the Ion Age Universe range.  Moving around the worlds of the Prydian Precinct are those who wish to conduct government work, to support those who need their views represented and to meet with each other to discuss high matters.  These Dignitaries are excellent civilian important persons for your collection. 


IAF105 Precinct Police
The second pack of 15mm characters in the Ion Age Universe range.  Precinct Police are the local law enforcement on the worlds and colonies of the civilised Prydian Precinct who try to maintain order without the use of deadly force if possible.  A first line of law and order. 



IAF104 Precinct Adventurers
The first pack of 15mm characters in the Ion Age Universe range at The Ion Age.  Precinct Adventurers are the kind of fellows you need in a scrap or to carry out some dangerous work in a place where the law is a little loose.  

Go HERE for the Ion Age Universe range.


Information Burst!
This month every order gets IMP38 Male Adventurer free automatically. He is a very versatile character who fits into any setting as a bounty hunter, a mercenary, a guard or anything else you would like.  Standing 16mm tall and wearing rigid body armour while holding a large calibre semi-automatic Tumbler machine pistol and a sword he is a capable fellow.  Withdrawn when the month ends and replaced (he will appear next summer once more as part of the Year Four collection).  We have now made all of our releases for the month of October.  So if you enjoyed the new Nox Ordos platoon pack (remember to ask if you want its unique miniature rather than IMP38) and being able to get Patrol Angis and Callsign Taranis as digital downloads (thank you for the kind words and support on that!) you have now seen all we have out for the month.


Until the end of this month we have a special...time on one of the supporting packs for our mighty Taranis tanks..drones...we have 25% off the IAF082 Taranis Repulsar Drones for the whole month.

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Thursday 13 October 2016

Patrol Angis and Callsign Taranis now paid for downloads!

Now on our website and by popular request The Ion Age is delighted to announce that you can now purchase the mighty Patrol Angis and its expansion title Callsign Taranis as paid for download books.  Both 15mm wargame books on their own and a discounted bundle of the two of them together saving ten percent.  The download books are twenty percent cheaper than the print books which we think is fair.  We want to point out too that if you do not order a physical product (any order you pay shipping upon) you will not get the monthly free miniature sorry.  But you do still get your Reward Points and you can use your points against these new digital downloads. Excellent.  Go HERE.


There are three options for you to get into our 15mm space opera wargame rule system digitally and these match up to the same options you have in print (except for the game pack).  The print books are now into their deep second run and are all over the world.  If you were waiting for a download version to try them out now is your time.


Patrol Angis
Patrol Angis is a skirmish level of wargame which means it typically has between a dozen and about forty 15mm scale miniatures a side in play during a game. It works well with more but those amounts are ideal. Most games have one Platoon sized force per player and have one or two or maybe even three players. A Platoon or Lance which contains typically twenty two (22) miniatures. In Patrol Angis you play either as the Prydian Army in its quest to reclaim worlds lost to the Marcher Barons during the Civil War or you can play in the employ of Canlaster or Yordist or any of the other dozen smaller array of Marcher Barons. This includes playing as a “Conda”' or paid professional mercenary for any side.  This is low intensity warfare title where troops mainly on foot, root each other out over small objectives. It’s not massive, not often glamorous, but it’s pure adventure, it’s the stuff of heroes and it’s skirmishing at its best! Easy to get into and to build upon. It’s the starting point for your wargaming in The Ion Age!  64 Page Book, Separate Book Covers as PDF's.  Go HERE.  10.00GBP


Callsign Taranis
Patrol Angis is a skirmish level wargame and with Callsign Taranis you can move from the low intensity infantry focused warfare of the core game which was your starting point in this universe to something a bit larger and multi faceted too. Make use of vehicles from the humble Adder to the supporting Mullo and of course the mighty Taranis super heavy main battle tank. Introduce flying vehicles, hurwent energy shields, buildings, drones and mecha too. Play solo or with two or more players with games featuring one Platoon (22 Miniatures or several vehicles) a side up to four or even six Platoons a side (100 or more miniatures or a dozen vehicles) with smaller games taking less than an hour to play out. In Callsign Taranis you still choose to play as either the Prydian Army or in the employ of Canlaster or Yordan or any number of lesser rebel Marcher Barons all vying for the throne. This includes playing as a “Conda” or professional mercenary too for any side. Callsign Taranis contains all the rules you need to make use of vehicles and structures in other titles in the series.

YOU REQUIRE A COPY OF PATROL ANGIS TO USE THIS BOOK

In this book you will find the expansion rules covering the use of Vehicles in play as well as Structures and other bolt on mechanics. There are also game statistics for the vehicles of the Prydian Civil War and additional skills, equipment and items for your troops. Following on from Patrol Angis is part two of the Prydian Civil War background. Also in this book is the Support Phase and the Between Games development of your forces. Rules for how to play larger games of Patrol Angis and how to generate random terrain. A bolt on section for Building your Forces with Vehicle and Mixed platoons. 64 Page Book, Separate Covers as PDF's.  Go HERE.  10.00GBP


Patrol Angis and Callsign Taranis Bundle – Save 10%
This bundle contains both the books already outlined and gives you an additional ten percent saving off the price of each separately.  Go HERE.  18.00GBP



Information Burst!
This month every order gets IMP38 Male Adventurer free automatically. He is a very versatile character who fits into any setting as a bounty hunter, a mercenary, a guard or anything else you would like.  Standing 16mm tall and wearing rigid body armour while holding a large calibre semi-automatic Tumbler machine pistol and a sword he is a capable fellow.  Withdrawn when the month ends and replaced (he will appear next summer once more as part of the Year Four collection). Our last release of the month will be a civilian pack into the Ion Age Universe range later in October.


Lastly we have a new monthly special...this time on one of the supporting packs for our mighty Taranis tanks..drones...we have 25% off the IAF082 Taranis Repulsar Drones for the whole month. The offer is now live and you can read more about these human sized robots by clicking through.

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Thursday 6 October 2016

IAFP08 Nox Ordos 15mm platoon pack released!

The biggest and most bad ass armoured infantry of the Shia Khan Empire now have their own 'Ordos', a platoon pack, which contains a full force of these miniatures!  Each Nox stands about 20mm tall and the platoon pack contains fifteen figures and an extra special Nox which is only in the pack and is added free!  Go HERE or read on for more information.


The Shia Khan uses technology that is more advanced that our own, that is sure.  Though many of its troops are apparently slaves and are relatively poorly armoured and armed with Malig and Betrayers being more in common with our Planetary Militia and Muster regiments and their Legionaries a match for our Muster and Retained ranks there are troops evidently which are not expendable slaves.  We speak here of the elite formations of a Legion and more specifically the Nox.  The technology involved in the Jupiter series of plasmastic weapons is in our estimate a century or so beyond our own best efforts (see Academy Auto-Trainer Series 16) but the design contained within the Nox Segmentum pattern powered armour is much beyond that.  Other Khanate Troops use the weapons that Nox carry though they operate in teams of two rather than a Nox which can wield the weapon alone.  However within the sphere of the Legion itself and not speaking of Psychoborgs and other specialised threats it is the Segmentum pattern armour which has baffled us.  Only a handful of Nox have been captured and none of them alive due to what we think is a flesh dissolving gas which is triggered if their armour is opened without the right seal codes.  This gas also corrodes the internal fittings of the armour to the point that only rudimentary inspections can be made.  In fact we have lost three expert fabricators to booby trapped Segmentum suits with imploder bombs.  Information that is known consists of the following.  Firstly the alloys used in the Segmentum's construction cannot be determined but do contain titanium as a stabiliser with a resulting hardness some third better than Alwite and on par with Noblesse series used by Desteria Knights despite being thinner.  Secondly the internal power system of Segmentum is much more efficient as the self fuelling batteries use technology similar to ours but are nearly half the size and also provide the charge for carried weapons such as plasma and laser system whereas our own Alwite powered armour cannot do this.  Thirdly the armour seems to fill with a thick black liquid when sealed which cushions impacts and trauma more effectively that the padding and gel layers in Alwite.  Lastly and most troubling are the seemingly standardised Cynue ports in the neck and chest sections of Segmentum powered armour. While such technology is rightly banned in the Prydian Precinct after the tragedy of the Gurtan Activation the Khanate seem to give artificial intelligence assistance to Nox in combat.  Research continues and we do hope a break through will be reached.
Academy Auto-Trainer Series 17, New Glastonbury, 4332IC


IAFP08 Nox Ordos
This platoon pack gives you a full Ordos (a platoon or force in Patrol Angis) of the heaviest power armoured warriors of the Khanate as well as a unique miniature only found in this code.  Fifteen different poses of miniature which are taken from these pack codes:  IAF052 Nox Demos (Jupiter Plasma Rifles), IAF051 Nox Demos (Janus Blastguns) and IAF062 Nox Command Demos.  On top of this you get the unique miniature which is a Nox lesser officer bare headed with a powered blade and Maia Mpi.  This miniature is found only in this platoon pack and what is more its totally free as part of the pack.  Excellent!   As always this code can be bought as a pack or select the three packs and save 10% option on the page. Price 15.00GBP per pack.  Go HERE.



You can find the rest of the Khanate Empire in 15mm scale on our website HERE including other Nox, the Legionaries, Warlords and of course the verminous Malig Space Goblins too.  Players of Patrol Angis can download a free PDF for using the Khanate in the game from our Drop Box by clicking HERE.  To see all articles on the great free resource that is The Ion Age blog click HERE to go to a refined post search for Nox on the blog.


As you can see Nox are much larger and bulkier than Muster (next to a Canlastrian Musterman above) or Retained Knights.  They are on a size parallel to Desteria Knights the largest Human knights of Prydia and they are very tough indeed. Each miniature is about 20mm tall.


Now I know many of you already own our 15mm Nox and because of that there is an offer this month where when you place an order for any products if you wish to get the unique Nox Officer from the platoon pack INSTEAD of your free IMP38 Male Adventurer you can!  Just email info@theionage.com title it with your order number and then 'please give me Nox Officer rather than IMP38' and we will do the rest.  Excellent!


Information Burst!
This month every order gets IMP38 Male Adventurer free automatically. He is a very versatile character who fits into any setting as a bounty hunter, a mercenary, a guard or anything else you would like.  Standing 16mm tall and wearing rigid body armour while holding a large calibre semi-automatic Tumbler machine pistol and a sword he is a capable fellow.  Withdrawn when the month ends and replaced (he will appear next summer once more as part of the Year Four collection).   A big event will happen in the middle of the month with the release of Patrol Angis and Callsign Taranis as paid for PDF download books on our website!  Full news on this at the time. Our other and last release of the month will be a civilian pack into the Ion Age Universe range later in October.


Lastly we have a new monthly special...this time on one of the supporting packs for our mighty Taranis tanks..drones...we have 25% off the IAF082 Taranis Repulsar Drones for the whole month. The offer is now live and you can see more of these human sized robots by clicking through.

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Tuesday 4 October 2016

The Rheged Company of Ice and The Code

Viewed by many in the Precinct as outcasts who hold to the Code Gallant more than to anything else the infamous Rheged Company hail from a small icy world and it shows in their demeanour.  First to the fray and taking in those fallen knights which no other Condot or Barony will touch the Rheged wear the name of their founder killed in dishonour.  Often found in deep space and aboard starships lost during the last Khanate War they are warriors true.  Created by and written for you by Aris Kolehmainen they are his own force in Patrol Angis and this is their story.

You can download this article as a PDF from our Drop Box by clicking HERE.


10 The Rheged company
The Rheged Company of Ice and The Code 

The Rheged company was founded by a Knight Errant by the name of Sir Richard “Ragged Rich” Rheged. Known for his immense stature, jovial mannerisms, and ferocity of the field of battle. Sir Rheged was born on the world of Heimdal XII, an ice world with a reputation for dangerous wildlife, inhospitable environment, and the proud rugged people who call it home. He bore on his person several reminders of his home world but most noticeably his great fur cape which was a traditional gift and a symbolic of his rite of passage amongst members of his noble house. He bore this cape on his person in battle, which along with his Roaz Axe and icy blue armour, gave him a truly medieval appearance, further lending to his moniker. 

Upon receiving his quest from the throne,  he formed his mercenary company which was aligned with Sir Rheged’s dedication to speed and manoeuvrability on the field. In fact, not a single unit was fielded that was not mounted on a Khamel war bike, or in any number of armoured transports. His own preference was an an early model Khamel made with reinforced Heimdalian brass armour plating.

Some years after Rheged’s Company was founded, the company was hired by the Baron of Vincett XII, a planet loyal to Prydia, but unfortunately located in a zone known for its numerous roving bands of pirates. These pirates were the source of constant raids against the various planets in the Vincett system and had reached a point where to allow the status quo to continue would mean the downfall of the local government, and possible rebellion. Sir Rheged accepted the task of flushing as many pirates from the system as possible.

While tracking a pirate band that had been eluding him for some days,  Sir Rheged’s battleship “Spear of Truth” happened upon a derelict battleship named the “Stallion of Might” with its emergency beacon still lit. Hoping to find survivors, a boarding party from the ‘Spear’ made its way aboard, and found the broken, mutilated, but living body of a young Prydian Knight Errant. This knight was brought aboard the ‘Spear and medical teams worked many long and tremulous hours, but were eventually able to stabilize him.

The knight was Sir Brynjar Ryttare, on a Quest from the Princess herself, he was disgraced by his own vanity and brash acts. While his actions were in clear violation of the Code Gallant, Rheged saw potential in him. Rheged made Brynjar his squire and sent him to train with the men and women of the Muster, Brynjar slowly built up the respect of those around him, and for himself. Though hard work, he worked his way into the confidence of the leadership structure of the Company and took an honour guard position in Sir Rheged’s Khamel demi as the left wing-man.

The Company changed drastically after a single event during the Yordist rebellion. Tasked at containing a small Yordist force from exiting a city, the Rheged Company put on a spectacular performance, striking like lightning, quickly, devastatingly, and never in the same spot twice. It was after a patrol when Sir Rheged and Sir Ryttare removed their armour and were about to retire when a shot was fired from a far off building, striking Sir Rheged in the chest, killing him near instantly. Brynjar was helpless to save him, but the breach of the Code Gallant and the death of his friend and mentor brought him to rage.  

Brynjar’s conviction was clear; the sniper was commanded to make such an act by the leading knight or Baron of the enemy force, the order to strike down an un-armored knight was as much of a breach of the Code as the act itself, therefore, the knight and those under him were fallen knights, and the law Code must be defended and an example made.

In his fury he took to the fallen Knight's Khamel and asked all who honoured the Code join him to avenge their fallen leader. Upon hearing of the death of Sir Rheged, the entirety of the Company came out in full force. Gunfire and explosions were muted to the sound of hundreds of Khamel war bikes and armoured troop carriers tearing though the city. Not one Yordist was spared in the motorized blitz, every last enemy combatant was run down or put to the blade.

After the slaughter, a new direction was formed. The Rheged Company would maintain it’s name in memory of their fallen leader. Further, all their armour would be painted the ice blue colour of Sir Rheged, but the pauldrons would be painted red, to display their fury at a breach of the Code Gallant, but rimmed in black, in memory of the assassination and loss of their once great friend and commander. Many began to wear furs of dangerous predators they would hunt as a rite of passage, in the same way Sir Rheged did. The Company would follow Sir Brynjar Ryttare on their new mission, to stomp out any who would break the law of the Code Gallant.

While their actions have put them generally in the path of those attempting to strike against Prydian rule, the Company has been known to seek out and bring down “fallen knights” from within the rank and file of the Prydian forces as well. This has led some Barons and knights to be wary around the Rheged Company, but the call to protect the Code from any and all who would abuse it or discard it has gained a following over the past few years, and while the company primarily sticks to Khamel war bikes and troop transports, a few platoons of Desteria Knights and Taranis Tanks have joined his ranks as well. Rumor even states that Sir Ryttare now even commands several Afara Striders. But no matter how large the Company grows, their goal of maintaining the purity of the Code Gallant remains forever at their forefront.

Note: It is common for many to wear animal furs or pelts attached to their armor. Leaders almost always wear a fur lined cape as a symbol of rank.  Further, many riders bear Marks of Righteousness on the flanks of their vehicles, or armor. These are gifted by a superior for a noted action that preserved or defended the honor of The Code.


Fielding this Force in Patrol Angis

Playing the Rheged Company means playing for speed. Khamel Warbikes are the name of the game, being able to bring huge fire power where, and when, it’s needed quickly. This does come at a cost though, as since the core of your force are mounted on Infantry Sized Vehicles, you won’t be able to return fire when shot at, so think wisely not just where you’re going but how to get there!

If a roving band of Code defending bikers aren’t your thing, mounting your forces in armoured transports is the way to go. So long as the force can strike fast and hard, you’re on the right path! Try mounting your forces in the mighty Taranis  APC, or Colabreta Patrol Carrier APC.  These are on the Vehicles page of The Ion Age website.

The Rheged Company is a great opportunity to learn some simple sculpting techniques, like fur, to create a much more ‘Nordic’ feeling force. Or you can be a bit brave and try a couple head swaps and a little padding on the armour to make some Retained on Khamels. Creating Marks of Righteousness for your units is also a simple sculpting job that adds another point of uniqueness to your minis and some visual variety to your army.


You may have noticed the number heading this article.  This ties to the uniform reference on our Uniforms of the Prydian Precinct Poster which shows in detail thirty different uniforms of troops. See it HERE.

This concludes the introduction to the Rheged Company and we hope you enjoyed it and are inspired to take your place in the wars raging across the Prydian Precinct.

Thanks for Reading,

GBS

Saturday 1 October 2016

IMP38 Male Adventurer free for all October 2016!

The bumper Prang Army month is now over and The Ion Age gives a big shout out to all those who took up on the big and bulky aliens all across the world. If you missed them then see them here (we have placed the Prang Ambassador on the page as a purchasable miniature outside of the Year Four Collection). October is here and we have some fun in 15mm space opera for you! Lots to know and here we go! 

“What else goes on outside of the Prydian Civil War and the warring armies? Well while its not the focus of The Ion Age to look beyond the military we do have a place for speculation and that is in the monthly free miniature. Someone who takes no nonsense and can manage to make a living out of a fast draw and seeing the angle that makes the difference. A Male Adventurer in the grand tradition of space opera. So here he is! A unique looking miniature in 15mm scale that can be put in almost any scenario. He has no name...no need for one. I am sure all of you will give him an identity that suits just fine."


Back in 2014 (go HERE to read about it or HERE to purchase it) we released a Female Adventurer as the free monthly miniature and now we welcome the thirty eighth miniature in the series with IMP38 Male Adventurer. A 15mm human character which is free in every order every time all month before being retired. This miniature is automatically put into every order at the rate of one per order regardless of order value. It can also be bought in any amount on the monthly IMP page of the website for this month only too before being withdrawn on the first of next month. We are into Year Four now and if you missed it you can see the Year Three Collection on the website. 


IMP38 Male Adventurer is a very versatile character who fits into any setting as a bounty hunter, a mercenary, a guard or anything else you would like. Standing 16mm tall and wearing rigid body armour while holding a large calibre semi-automatic Tumbler machine pistol and a sword he is a capable fellow. There is a growing page on the Ion Age website where the current and all former IMP series free miniatures are shown so that you can see what came before. Enjoy looking at what came before. Above you can see the Adventurer standing next to a vehicle which suits him very well the IAF054 Hazelwurm Patrol Car


We ask you to sign up for a website account with us on your first order. Why? For one reason only. Not to send you emails (we never will. If you want our emails sign up for our Mailchimp list on the right top of the blog) or to pester you; but only to keep track of the Reward Points that all orders with us earn. Reward Points through our online partner Sloyalty which can be used once accumulated to get discounts or free stuff at any point in the future. Learn more about this HERE. Every order earns Reward Points! Yes free extra value. Part of our promise to keep the fun in wargaming. 


Information Burst! 
This is our first bulletin of the new month and as such I want to fact you all up on what to expect in October 2016. We will be releasing shortly a whole Shia Khan Empire platoon pack, our third following on to the Maligs and the Legionaries, code IAFP08 Nox Ordos! There will be full details upon release but I want to tell you now that the platoon pack will contain sixteen miniatures one of which is a unique extra free one; an officer. Now I know many of you already own our 15mm Nox and because of that there is an offer this month where when you place an order for any products if you wish to get the unique Nox Officer from the platoon pack INSTEAD of your free IMP38 Male Adventurer you can! Just email info@theionage.com title it with your order number and then 'please give me Nox Officer rather than IMP38' and we will do the rest. Excellent! 


Later on in October we will be releasing another pack of miniatures by Dave Foley into the Ion Age Universe Range a pack of characters who deal with alien contact. We will be having a second entry in the Prydian Precinct articles this time written by Aris Kolehmainen all about the The Rheged Company taken from the Uniforms Poster we have. We also have a Patrol Angis after action report in the works as well which features a daring Khamel Bike raid upon the Yordists. A big event will happen in the middle of the month with the release of Patrol Angis and Callsign Taranis as paid for PDF download books on our website! Full news on this at the time. 

Lastly we have a new monthly special...this time on one of the supporting packs for our mighty Taranis tanks..drones...we have 25% off the IAF082 Taranis Repulsar Drones for the whole month. The offer is now live and you can read more about these human sized robots on our blog HERE


As always if you are reading this bulletin later in the month or further into the future please do have a look at our blog and use it as a time machine to read all the excellent content that is there going right back to our start. Try October 2014 for instance! 

Thanks for your support and for enjoying The Ion Age! 

GBS