Ellen and Ripley get green by Eric Leidberg

Skilled miniature painter and 15mm fan Eric Leidberg has put up some photos of his own painted vision of Ellen and Ripley our female character Retained Knights in the Ion Age.  As you can see he used some great green shades and they look very different to the red and white of the Prydian Army.  I have taken these images from his google plus feed.  You can visit him here if you are on that system.

IAF017 has had a great response from IonFans and its fantastic to be able to feature another wargamer and figure painter's vision of them.  Click on the link if you want to see our own painted versions.

Well done Eric!

GBS

IAF030 Duxis Battlesuit, IAF031 Drone and Pilot and IAF032 Fallen Duxis released!

Thank you all for your support during the two weeks of the Duxis Battlesuit early support offers (ESO's) more than four hundred suits and associated fallen Battlesuits and pilots with drone are now winging their way across the world to you all.  We would also like to thank Noble Knight Games for stocking the Duxis ESO's.  Every order placed is now dispatched.  The codes that made up the ESO's are now released as normal codes and their details are below.  Another ESO will be coming your way soon enough. Please read on!

IAF030A The Bladesman variant

IAF030H Warlord Killer variant

IAF030 Duxis Battlesuit

Duxis 'the royal gift' is a ballet dancer made to combat Warlords, the giant infantry of the Shia Khan Empire.  Made to give a knight the size and power to take on a Warlord in one to one combat. The Duxis is a modular miniature in 15mm scale cast in white metal.  Featuring a two part body, separate head and separate hands it has a high degree of flexibility in posing.  Assembled it stands about 30mm tall and you can just imagine the pilot nestled within it.  Great for the Ion Age but also for all 15mm sci-fi systems that use Battlesuits or their like.   

All Ranged variants of Duxis come with separate Heraldic Shield

There are SEVEN variants of the Duxis split into two main categories, close combat and ranged combat.  Armed with Sword or Spear, Fists or five different weapons you can choose the one you want by looking at the pages and viewing all the images (Variants A-H) and as with all our products you can choose to buy three and save 10% off list price.  Go HERE for all close combat or HERE for all ranged combat Duxis Battlesuits.  All are priced at 5.00GBP.  You can also look at this previous blog posts for more information HERE.

IAF031 Duxis Drone and Pilot

IAF031 Duxis Drone and Pilot

Inside the Duxis Battlesuit is the Pilot who directs its actions and takes it to battle.  These highly skilled knights are a breed apart and while it is rare to see them outside of their battlesuit there are times when they are on foot.  This pack contains two white metal 15mm miniatures, the Duxis Pilot armed with a pistol and holding the 'braincase' of his battlesuit in his hands and the Duxis Drone on its integral fight stand.  The Field Drone is capable of limited repair work and restocking tasks while at the same time avoiding incoming enemy fire. 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 1.50GBP per pack.

IAF032 Fallen Duxis with IAF031 for scale purposes

IAF032 Fallen Duxis Battlesuit

You might be nimble and you might be quick but sometimes you just aren't quick enough and for those occasions we present IAF032 Fallen Duxis.  Cast in high quality grey tone resin this one piece model is highly detailed and depicts a Duxis Battlesuit destroyed in combat. This one lost a fight against a Khanate Warlord and now lays upon its back, arm torn off and back broken against an unforgiving pile of rock. Useful as a casualty marker in play or a scenic objective in its own right this great model is about 35mm across at its widest point. Suitable for use in any science fiction setting as well as The Ion Age. As always this code can be bought as a pack or select three packs and save 10% option on the page.  Go HERE.  Price 5.00GBP per pack.

Information Burst

We have been super busy this week with the Duxis Battlesuit ESO getting all the orders ready and that has taken up a lot of our time but we have given an advance look at an upcoming code on the blog.  The Khamel Tracked Bike pack will be out soon and features a vehicle inspired by actual history, something that might have been used in some alternate history. Have a look.  The public feedback was mixed about last week's 28mm Female Muster pack with some very rude comments online (but hey free speech is very important and we are all entitled to opinions) and also some very kind ones too.  At any rate our first new 28mm pack in many years saw some good sales and more will be coming this year in 28mm Ion Age.   Its a shame that some people objectify not only women but also their role in future military's. We are at the mid month point for the current 15mm IMP06 Zin Envoy free miniature (one free in every order placed automatically) at the end of the month this miniature vanishes to be replaced with the next free miniature for March.  The Zin have caused quite a bit of stir among the 15mm science fiction community (and on Deviant Art too) and I can confirm we are going to do pack releases for them later on in 2014. 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.  These points can be used any time to get free products and discounts on orders.

Thanks for Reading.

GBS

Muster Khamel Tracked Bike Set - Concepting

Months ago when the playtest draft of the Patrol Angis rules were being drawn up I wanted a special looking war bike for the Muster to use (normally the Retained and especially the Starvaulters get all the cool kit) and we settled on 'The Khamel'.  Why this name?  Well once we had the design down I thought that anyone riding the thing would certainly get 'the hump' from it!  Seriously its a adaptation of a middle english word (as Havelock is) that suits a war bike very well.  Track on to the next paragraph!

The IAF028 Muster Khamel Tracked Warbike pack will be released on 27th February 2014 along with all the normal images and options for buy a pack, buy three packs with a discount and buy the single miniatures from the pack too.  I am thinking with this pack of making the Khamel Bike only a 'buy three save 10%' option too as its a unique model on its own too.  If you are keen on this then let me know.  The image in this post gives you the scale next to the 15mm Muster driver.

Most of the time the awesome comes from the minds of myself and Sam Croes for The Ion Age but this time we cannot take any credit for it.  Below you will see an image taken in the late 1930's of a vehicle that became an evolutionary dead end for technology in our world.  Designed by French inventer J.Lehaitre and shown in print.  We wanted to make this beast a space opera reality in 15mm scale so we did!  Our one has a Muster feel and an optional weapon mount but its essentially the same vehicle.

February 1938: Caterpillar Track Motorcycle

“Named the “tractor-cycle” by the inventor, J. Lehaitre, the vehicle is said to be superior to an ordinary motorcycle in its ability to climb steep and rough grades, although its speed on level ground is limited to about 25 m.p.h. Fitted with a machine gun, the cycle could be used by dispatch riders or entire military units to travel over shell-torn terrain.” - Modern Mechanix

So soon, for the first time in 15mm scale, you will be able to get your own tracked bike for our and any other setting.

Thanks for Reading!

GBS

IB52 Muster Female Squad released!

“Watch that doorway! Move up, move up.”

The fire-team of four Muster troopers of the 71^st Regiment dashed from cover to cover keeping their heads down as they ran. Speed was of the essence now. They knew that only one Canlastrian Retained Knight had survived the impact of local artillery rounds called down on them but one was enough. Against the Aketon armour of the Muster the armour piercing 12.5mm rounds of a Retained's Angis Rifle were lethal while their own rifles had to be up real close to ensure a quick kill. But the fire-team had the edge in numbers and they knew where the 'Cannie' was. Or at least they thought they did. The Comm Net was down and EMP bursts had scrambled their integral sensors. They had all removed their helmets judging that the loss of protection would be worth the quicker reactions.

“Right ahead. Be ready. Fire upon sight”

Inside the ruined building to their front a shadow moved and the already raised Moth Type 6 Rifles of the fire-team sprayed out 9mm caseless rounds in its direction. Their were sparks and wild ricochet impacts around and against the shadow which paced forward and resolved into the blue form of a Canlastrian Retained. The chameleon circuit in the knight's armour was malfunctioning as small parts of armour shimmered and reappeared. The Muster knew what was coming next and broke in two directions as 12.5mm rounds hammered back at them. One of the Muster was caught in the burst and fell screaming at the loss of a leg. The other three focused their fire on the knight. Alwite powered armour is tough but its not invulnerable by any means and in a spray of blood the Cannie toppled backwards to the rubble strewn floor the remaining shells in the Angis Rifle soaring skyward from a finger in a trigger death grip.

“Target down. Get a working line and get a medic for Lorian. Where's the nearest spire. We need more bloody 9mm after that!”

Tamworth Quadrant, Selway Minor, 4324IC

IB52 Muster Female Squad

IB52 Muster Female Squad

Its not all about 15mm scale in The Ion Age and our brand new 28mm pack release adds more poses to the almost 200 miniatures in our 28mm range. We present IB052 Muster Female Squad which contains four brand new white metal poses composed of a female Muster Emeritas pointing, two poses of female Muster Trooper with Moth Type 6 Rifle and female Muster Trooper with Ron 32mm Hi-Ex Launcher. All poses are bare headed. Perfectly suited to adding to existing collections of our Muster troops. As always this code can be bought as a single pack or three packs saving 10% off list price or as single miniatures within the pack. Go HERE. Price 8.00GBP per pack.  Special Release Offer 15% off single packs of IB52 until 20th February.  Discount already on page.

IB52 Rear View

MOTH 28mm Ion Age Skirmish Rules

Moth lets you to play out anything from a small skirmish with half a dozen miniatures a side right up to a squad level battle with more than a hundred miniatures in play if you so desire. Play with 28mm miniatures from the Ion Age range. 

This is a game that is fast to learn, fast to play and great for younger novice players and experienced tacticians alike. Moth has a clever central mechanic based around the D10 (ten sided dice) and the adaptable Elan Rating system. This, when combined with fluid squad mechanic allows players to add to and remove from their squads in play. Plus unique features such as Break Shots, Degrade Fire, two action choice among many others makes the game flow excellently and combines tension with fun in battle. Use cover, avoid open ground, call on your fellows for support. Win the Prydian Civil War for your noble masters! Go HERE for full information. Special Offer 15% off MOTH until 20th February.  Discount already on page.

Information Burst!

In addition to the first new 28mm miniatures (first of many!) in the Ion Age range in several years we are in the midst of the great Early Supporter Offers for the Duxis Battlesuit. Two great bundles that give you 15% off release prices and free items too. Have a look. These are around until the 20^th February. We are at the mid month point for the current 15mm IMP06 Zin Envoy free miniature (one free in every order placed automatically) at the end of the month this miniature vanishes to be replaced with the next free miniature for March. The Zin have caused quite a bit of stir among the 15mm science fiction community (and on Deviant Art too) and I can confirm we are going to do pack releases for them later on in 2014. 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. These points can be used any time to get free products and discounts on orders.

Noble Knight Games

Our North American Agent carries all of our products in all scales along with a lot of products from our sisters 15mm.co.uk and Alternative Armies. This includes our entire 28mm and 15mm lines. So if you already use this great company or you want to since you are in the USA or Canada you can get your Ion Age products there. Browse from the main page link to all of our products on NKG. Go HERE.

Thanks for your Time.

GBS

Duxis Battlesuit vs Khanate Warlord - Sneak Peek

Legionary Ordo orders Warlord with Mars 20mm Cannon forward!

I just can't keep back my excitement! Its time for a sneek peek at an upcoming major 15mm release for the Ion Age.  Coming later this spring we will be massively upgunning the Shia Khan Empire with the next phase of our stated ambition of putting into 15mm every type from the 28mm range for them.  With Shia Khan Legion and Pioneers already out there among the stars we are just about ready with....Khanate Warlords!

Yes!  The hulking ogre slave troops of the Khanate Empire who give Retained Knights everywhere nightmares will be coming your way as modular miniatures.  Giant Humanoids that can swat away troops with ease before using big calibre weapons capable of destroying light vehicles.  Cast in white metal with a choice of several bodies, several heads and a good number of weapons giving up to seventy combinations for your collection.

Warlord and Legionary vs Duxis and Retained for scale

I will be following up nearer to release time with a concepting post on the Khanate Warlords as well as other information but for now I give you this sneak peek.  Now you know the horror that inspired the design of the Duxis Battlesuit to give Humanity a fighting chance against...the Warlords.

Remember the Duxis Battlesuit early support offers are available now and until the 20th February.  Get fifteen percent off and free bonus items.  Excellent Value.  Go HERE.

Thanks for Reading.

GBS

Hab Dome Landing Pad and Turrets - Concepting

With a gentle thrum the repulsar plating of the Skylark Patrol Flyer lessened the forces of gravity as the vehicle cut its jets and settled gently onto the landing platform atop Tower 7 of the Mandalay Complex.  The Prydian Army was trying to pry the League of Canlaster from Umbar IV, this outpost planet of use to no one but those after fresh water.  It never stopped raining, never.

Severing data links and flicking off activation switches the Muster pilot of the Skylark released his harness and opened the hatches.  He felt the eternal cold drizzle on his face as the fire-team he had aboard disembarked out onto the rubbacrete platform.  They were a hundred feet up in the air and that suited the pilot fine.  This world was no picture and the sooner his regiment left the better.

A small door opened on the surface of the landing platform next to the inactive rotary barrels of the flak cannon that protected the tower. Spilling yellow light into the grey sky a head appeared from the opening and then an arm which beckoned the tired Muster Patrol troopers inside.  Inside where it was dry, warm and there was food.  Hopefully they would get to eat before those Cannie's tried another stroke.

Tower 7, Mandalay Complex, Umbar IV. 4328IC  

With the Duxis Battlesuit early supporter offers in full swing I want to take a moment away from heavy metal madness and go back to the Ion Age 15mm terrain range.  We released the Tower Module for the Hab Dome a while back in January and it was well received.  The module was the next step in our goal of a whole settlement in the SEORC style.

Above you can see concept art for the next pieces in the terrain range.  These comprise the IAF015E Landing Platform, the IAF015F Flak Cannon Top Mount and the IAF015G Missile Pod Top Mount.

IAF015E Landing Platform

Our largest resin item designed thus far for The Ion Age supplied in two pieces of grey tone resin.  The lower portion of the platform which acts as a support for the upper platform and features a universal ring mount to attach to IAF015 Hab Dome or Tower Module.  The upper portion is a highly detailed area for light air vehicles to land and features a blank mounting for a top mount turret.  Total width 75mm and depth 20mm.  You can also leave the lower portion separate if you wish to use the platform upper on its own at ground level or use the lower portion as a blank top for your Hab Dome in a use of your own creation.

IAF015F Flak Cannon

A twin barrelled rotary cannon anti-air weapon made of grey tone resin and white metal. Supplied in four pieces including a separate turret ring for fitting to the Landing Plaform or larger mounts (later in 2014!) or without for use on IAF015 Hab Dome or Tower Module.

IAF015G Missile Pod

A two block missile pod for anti-ground or anti-air use. Supplied in two pieces including a separate turret ring for fitting to the Landing Plaform or larger mounts (later in 2014!) or without for use on IAF015 Hab Dome or Tower Module.

These pieces will be released on Thursday 6th March 2014 with of course more information and pictures of lovely painted examples.  Hope you like the latest additions and as always with us there is little wait between idea and release.

Thanks for reading.

GBS

IAF030 Duxis Battlesuit - Early Supporter Offers!

The Duxis Battlesuit early support offer bundles are here!  Its been a wee wait for sure but now from the 6th February to Thursday 20th February you can get your pre-order hands on these awesome new miniatures for a saving and with free items too!

As before you can get the ESO Bundles from our website but now you can also order these bundles direct from our North American agent Noble Knight Games who have these bundles and the rest of our ranges in stock now.  Read on below and click on the links.

IAF030B1 Duxis Bundle One.  Three Battlesuits at 15% off and free Pilot and Drone.
Bundle value 16.50GBP, price to you 12.75GBP!
Go to the Ion Age Website or to Noble Knight Games (in USD) for this bundle.

IAF030B2 Duxis Bundle Two.  Five Battlesuits at 15% off and free Pilot and Drone, free Fallen Duxis.
Bundle value 31.50GBP, price to you 21.25GBP!
Go to the Ion Age Website or to Noble Knight Games (in USD) for this bundle.

All orders that include these bundles will ship from us on 20th February 2014 worldwide.

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Duxis Battlesuit (30mm) and Retained Knight (17mm) in 15mm Scale

Princess Cyon knows a lot of things.  I mean a lot.  It was lot before the Reord bonding and though it's even more now I can tell you that she came up with the Duxis MkI on her own.  Technics, Fabrication and Structure too.  All of it her idea.  To make her point she wore the prototype upon entering the Adden chambers and it made her point just beautifully to the Council.  We knew the Khanate had returned and we had the reports of the first contacts from Camarthen Prime but the Princess, she had her father's knowledge of the times of the first Khanate War.  We confirmed it later but in those chambers and on that day Princess Cyon said one word as she strode towards us footfalls heavy.  Encased in armour and over twelve feet tall she said 'Warlords' and then activated the holo emitters attached to the prototype's shell.  I think there was not a knight or baron in the place who did not shrink a little in their seats.  Out of thin air a monster appeared.  Like a Man in shape but larger; far larger.  She drew an energised blade longer than a Starvaulter is tall and conducted a mock melee with the projection...and she won.

Hours of discourse followed and all the while Daphne Cyon stood in her prototype Duxis Battlesuit and held sway.  The Warlords were more than a Retained Knight could cope with so make a Retained Knight more than they already were.  We did.  Now in Camarthen space we meet those hulking monsters with metal of our own.  Its a close fight but now its a fight we can and we will win!

Knight General Obermann.  Fleet Command.  4331IC

Its time for more information on the first 2014 Early Supporter Offers. Its a firm favourite from the latter weeks of the Patrol Angis playtesting.  The 15mm strutter that is the Duxis Battlesuit for the Retained of the Prydian Army.  As I have said before in the Havelock concepting post on the blog I love concept art and this latest piece is another winner from Sam Croes.  Where the Havelock is the mobile gun platform for the Muster, designed to win a Civil War, the Duxis is a ballet dancer made to combat the giant infantry of the Shia Khan Empire.  Made to give a knight the size and power to take on a Warlord in one to one combat.

The Duxis is a modular miniature in 15mm scale cast in white metal.  Featuring a two part body, separate head and separate hands it has a high degree of flexibility in posing.  Assembled it stands about 30mm tall and you can just imagine the pilot nestled within it.  Great for the Ion Age but also for all 15mm sci-fi systems that use Battlesuits or their like.  Those who are fans of Retained Knights can see a scale shot above and those who bought one or more of the hundreds of Havelock Battlesuits out there in the world can see the two battlesuits next to each other for scale below.

IAF030 Duxis Battlesuit (left) with IAF020 Havelock Battlesuit (right)

Thanks for Reading and thank you too for your confidence in all of us here at The Ion Age!

GBS