Thursday 19 February 2015

Planetary Militia Vehicles released!

The running fight through Pelcan City on Camarthan Prime during the Khanate break out from the Belkan expanse was a superb example of the heroism of Planetary Defence Forces when put under extreme pressure by an alien foe. Audio and visual records of the event tell us that few of the defenders had any hope of victory. After all the professional soldiers and indeed Retained Knights present during the activation had already given their lives trying to contain the Shia Khan. As a mass of many thousands of Maligs entered the suburbs of the city they were followed by Legionaries of the Styx and the Medusa Legions. Though the aliens were still far from at full strength they already outnumbered the defenders. Using their patrol cars and carriers the defence forces were able to meet each advance and check it at least for a while. Towed portable weapons gave additional support to the hail of Moth and Bodkin fire that met the verminous Maligs head on. As the outer suburbs of the city were lost to the sheer weight of the attackers Colabretas were vital in pulling back from lost positions before being over run. In the trade district of the city proper the rubbacrete barricades held amid the towering buildings for nearly ten hours until the arrival of the Nox and Warlords forced their fall. The progress of the Khanate was remorseless and in strict hierarchical order from the lowest to the mighiest. Eventually the whole city was taken and while it burned the exodus of the civilian population continued unabated. Nearly a million people streaming away from Pelcan City whose lives were owed in great part to the men and women who now lay dead in lost streets and parks.  
Academy Auto-Trainer Series 59, New Glastonbury, 4334IC 


Now is the time people! I know, I know. The wait is over and now The Ion Age has released three vehicles to go with last week's Planetary Militia squads and command and of course the platoon pack with the unique miniature. If you missed this then you can see it on our BLOG and see pictures of all of the miniatures which was a total of twenty six new poses. So what do the troopers of the PM drive into battle? Read on for details of the excellent new Hazelwurm Patrol Car, the Colobreta Patrol Carrier and the Colobreta Patrol Command Carrier. These are our last releases of the month and the last before the build up to Patrol Angis and the awesome month that will be March 2015! 


IAF054 Hazelwurm MkII Patrol Car – Planetary Militia 
The defence forces of the worlds in the Prydian Precinct do a lot of their work not only in rural areas but also in built up cities and as a result they need a small vehicle that can respond quickly to incidents. The Patrol Car is that vehicle. Moving at high speed it can carry four in its lightly armoured cabin. This code comprises a highly detailed 15mm scale resin vehicle supplied in one piece (note the tow hook shown in pictures is not supplied with this code) with no assembly required. Measurements are 50mm in length, 30mm in width and 25mm in height. Suitable for use in many different settings the Hazelwurm is an excellent patrol level vehicle. As always this code can be bought as a pack or select the three packs and save 10% option on the page. Go HERE. Price 4.00GBP. 


IAF061A Colabreta Patrol Carrier MkI – Planetary Militia 
The 'battle bus' used by the defence forces of Precinct worlds is a hardy beast indeed. The Colabreta can carry five to ten troopers depending on their gear and can be relied upon to deliver not only those troopers but also to aid them in combat by virtue of its twin turret mounted 12.5mm AP guns. This code comprises a highly detailed 15mm scale resin vehicle supplied in two pieces those being the hull with wheels and then the turret. Small amount of assembly required. Measurements are 60mm in length, 35mm in width and 35mm in height. Suitable for use in many different settings. As always this code can be bought as a pack or select the three packs and save 10% option on the page. Go HERE. Price 6.00GBP. 


IAF061B Colabreta Command Carrier MkIII – Planetary Militia 
Defence forces always need to co-ordinate their patrols and battles so as a result the MkIII Colabreta was designated command and control roles. It carries a staff of four or five with the rest of the space in the vehicle given over to a suite of screens and computers linked into a top mounted dish. This code comprises a highly detailed 15mm scale resin vehicle supplied in two pieces those being the hull with wheels and then a white metal dish. Small amount of assembly required. Measurements are 60mm in length, 35mm in width and 35mm in height. Suitable for use in many different settings. As always this code can be bought as a pack or select the three packs and save 10% option on the page. Go HERE. Price 6.00GBP. 

Infantry to go with your Planetary Militia Vehicles...we got that covered! 


IAFP07 Planetary Militia Platoon 
This pack gives you a full platoon of Planetary Militia as well as a unique miniature only found in this code. If you want to field a full force suitable for skirmishing then this is the code for you. Twenty five different miniatures which are IAF067 Planetary Militia 1st Squad, IAF068 Planetary Militia 2nd Squad and IAF069 Planetary Militia 1st Platoon Command. On top of this you get the unique miniature which is a PM Sniper with a modified Moth Type 6 Rifle in cloak which is found only in this pack and what's more its free within the pack. Excellent! As always this code can be bought as a pack or as single miniatures or select the three packs and save 10% option on the page. Go HERE. Price 12.50GBP per pack. 


Information Burst 
February is rapidly going towards the past with only a week plus left before we reach March. March is going to be a lot of fun here at The Ion Age but that is for the next update. For now I want to tell you that this is our last set of releases until next month so now is the time to place your order if you are keen not only on Planetary Militia vehicles but also infantry too. You also have until the end of the month to get the free miniature which is currently IMP18 Female Youxia and if you like the idea of science fiction 15mm Chinese then you will want to have this miniature when we arrive at the release of the first Xin Trade Fleet codes later this spring. Thanks for your custom and for the kind words about our products we do appreciate it. We work hard and we want you all to have fun with your wargaming in our space opera setting. Finally remember that by placing an order with us you will sign up for an account with the website and that means you get Reward Points in all purchases and the free monthly miniature too. These points can be used any time to get free products and discounts on orders. 

Thanks for Reading. 

GBS

2 comments:

  1. Question: does your painter use decals for the markings etc? They always look so clean. I somewhat suck at freehand to be honest, but I don't have a bitz box of random decals to use instead...

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    1. Thanks for your comment. In answer it is both. Mainly freehand on the symbols and bigger letters. Decals we get from literally EVERYWHERE. Second hand and kits and more. Even got some in a charity shop. At 0.50GBP a sheet its great value. GBS

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