From ChrisW: 15mm Ikwen from Alternative Armies [182 points]

 

So, this group of troops are inspired by the second book in the Fifth Foreign Legion. These figures are called  Ikwen, but they will be a good enough stand in for the native inhabitants of Polypheme. The figures do not quite match up to the description of the (the book cover matches the description) but they will work. 

So are these Indigenous warriors fighting against the encroaching Galactic empire or are they merely pawns in a larger galactic struggle. The warriors fighting the Fifth Foreign Legion suddenly seem to be much better equipped than they should be, while they might still have spears and bows they now also have rocket launchers and automatic weapons! 

 To top it off a new messiah of sorts has risen to power, someone who is able to unite all the nations under one banner, a figure who can control them and guide them to victory!

The Messiah surrounded by his lieutenants

The figures are available from Alternative Armies. I used contrast/speed paints to lay down a base colour and and more conventional paints for other details. I must say I did not realize how long it would take to paint 91, 15mm figures and it cut into my time to work on anything else.

I am planning to use Dirtside as the rules, so I decided to base them in groups using MDF Flames of War style bases. There are 3 figures on a medium sized base and 2 'specialist' figures on a small base.The command stands (currently 6) all have a dice cell on them and space beside the dice cell to place morale status. I will be using 7mm dice to indicate the command ability of the unit leaders (from 1-3) and I have created some independent leader stands that can be allocated as needed to shore up the troops.

They are a little top heavy in command stands. While I had ordered more troops to fill out the units, that order only arrived today (Friday) some 36+ more rank and file and another 12 missile launchers. I have plans to order 72-90 more troops!

I am not certain about the basing and all the foliage on them. I used the bright blue and bright red tufts to denote which units are close in fighters and which ones have longer ranged weapons.

Next week I hope to post up the Legion vehicles (assuming my decals arrive in time)

 So that is it for this week

• 182 points for 91 x 15mm foot figures

 Thanks again

I like these li'l amphibians Chris! 15mm sci-fi is fun to game, there's plenty of room on the table for troops and vehicles, which is great. Good idea to use different foliage to differentiate the stands, these models are battling on alien planets so why WOULDN'T there be some odd coloured plants? These look great and I'm looking forward to seeing those Legion vehicles! 182 points for you.

Dallas