From Paul O'G: Dystopian Wars Russian Fleet (110)

I already own some Prussian and British ships for Dystopian Wars, so with this submission I start another fleet: Russians! 

Yes the background is AI generated but how cool is it!

Here is the original as proof!

I much prefer the older Spartan Games resin ships but they are getting hard to find now. These are an ebay rescue. A modest fleet for a small battle and I'm naturally planning expansions if I can find the ships at a reasonable price. All are painted in colours of the (real world) Russian Imperial Navy Pacific Fleet of the pre-dreadnought period.

Starboard bow aspect, that best is the Moskva!

Moskva Class Dreadnought looks like a floating citadel more than a ship! Large enough to fit the Admiral's voluminous drinks cabinet and dining set (just)

Borodino class Battleship -the manufacturer proudly states that "this industrial nightmare will forever haunt the ambitions of anyone who dares cross the path of the Russian Coalition" - cool!

These capital ships are escorted by 3 Suvorov class Cruisers and 9 Novgorod Frigates to provide AA and close range support for the bigger ships.

Starboard Quarter aspect

Based on previous AHPC Season scoring (which was Tamsin approved, so you know its a quality assessment!) Dystopian Wars ships have previously been scored as:

   1 point for a flyers & tokens

   5 points for Corvettes, Frigates & Destroyers

  10 points for Light & Heavy Cruisers

  15 points for a Battlecruisers & Battleships

  20 points for big Carriers and Dreadnoughts

This Fleet entry is therefore submitted for 20 + 15 + (3x10) + (9x5) = 110 points 

That's it for a little while from me - I'm going back to Australia for my daughter's Wedding!

Happy New Year everyone! May 2026 be good to you all :-)

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First, congratulations on your daughter's upcoming nuptials! That's very exciting for the family.

Funny, I have a soft spot for the old Spartan games version of 'Dystopian Wars' as well. I find the newer version lacks that historical touchstone of the original and the older models (like these) are much more characterful. I also remember the rules were a riot, with the 'exploding d6' rule, which often made for catastrophic (if highly entertaining) results.

I really like your Russian fleet here, especially the imposing and turret-festooned Moskva and Borodino. The clustered smoke stacks and circular frigates crack me up, but I love the whole aesthetic. It just works. 

I'll not question the authority of Tamsin as past points arbiter, and will acquiesce to your points tally. :)

Safe travels and have a wonderful time at your daughter's wedding!!

- Curt