12 Days of Khyron - Day 8 Take it to the Max!

Welcome to the 8th Day of Khyron!  Yesterday we talked about Miriya in her VF-1J, so today we will take a look at her dashing husband and SDF-1 ace Max Sterling.
 

Max began his military career as a corporal serving under Rick Hunter in Vermilion Squadron.  Along side his companion Ben Dixon, Max quickly established himself as one of the best fighter pilots aboard the SDF-1 scoring an impressive number of enemy kills
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The boy in blue was promoted to Lieutenant shortly after the SDF-1 returned to earth, and got his own VF-1J after his marriage to Miriya.  I can only imagine that the matching paint pattern was Miriya's idea, I mean come on Max... give Miriya her purse back and grow a set!

  In gaming terms, Max will cost you 10 pts and comes with a +1 GN and the Prescient skill which allows Max to re-roll all of his Dodge rolls that fail (no single roll can be re-rolled more than once).  If Max is 4" or less from his fem-fatal Miriya Sterling, he gains her Aggressive trait allowing Max to re-roll all his Strike rolls (no single roll can be re-rolled more than once).

 Max's VF-1J in 3 modes

The original Mr. and Mrs. Smith

12 Days of Khyron - Day 7 Viva Miriya!

  Today we look at painting the sexiest green haired fighter pilot in the galaxy.  Formally known as Miriya Parina, she's a Zentraedi ace with a near fatal attraction to UEDF pilot Max Sterling.  They fell in love, married and produced a half-breed baby named Dana that who's very presence brought down an entire Robotech factory.

  At 10 pts she is a capable fighter with the Aggressive ability to re-roll all her strikes (only once per strike), she really shines when paired up with her blue haired husband Max.  When 4" or less from Max, she benefits from True Love and gains the Prescient ability which allows her to re-roll all of her dodge rolls (no single roll can be re-rolled more than once).  I can't wait to see how much damage these two will be able to dish out piloting super veritechs.

  Miriya's VF-1J paint scheme can be found at the bottom of pg 96 of the RRT rule book, but unfortunately, it is missing a few points.  Specifically the white stripe and arrow that is found under the arms as seen below.

I painted my Miriya using my usual methods of white primer, basic colours, clear coat, then pin washing the recessed lines using black ink.

Next I'll begin work on Max in his VF-1J.  Pics to come later during the 12 days of Khyron.

The 12 Days of Khyron - Day 2

Its the 2nd day of Khyron and today we bring you Vermilion Squadron.  Yes its Rick Hunter, Max Sterling and Ben Dixon in their glory.  Since RRT dictates four veritechs per squadron, I added a brownie painting in the same scheme as Max and Ben.

(Form left to right its Ben, Rick, Max and Token Brownie pilot who I will name Ernesto)

I will paint my minis in their base colors then give them a satin clear coat, apply decals, clear coat one more time to seal the decals, then apply watered down black ink using a #0 brush to the recess lines on the wings, etc.

These lads look like they can get in a lot of trouble.  At 110 pts (80 + 10 for Rick, 10 for Max, 5 for Ben and 5 for SDF-1 Nose lasers) they can dish out a load of damage.

Painted 300

 I emerged from my cave today, long bearded, my eyes squinting at the bright sun light.  I look and feel like a morlock, but it was worth it, for I have finished painting two armies.

300+ pts of Zentradi:

   An attrition squad lead by Khyron, a recon squad lead by Grell, and an artillery squadron with a regult squad in support.

 

Grell and Khyron

I also painted up one of those recovery pods.  I have some ideas on how to use these ugly things in a scenario.

On to 300+ pts of RDF:

 Brownies!!! (still some detailing to do, but for now they are done)

 Fire support Squadron

 Rick Hunter and Roy Fokker

 Close Quarters Squadron of Spartans

 Armored Squadron of Tomahawks

Having finished phase one, I took some time out today to play a 300 pt Dog Fight at Mars Base Sara. I will have pics and a report for you later tonight.  For now, here is a spoiler...

Malcontent Uprisings pt 1.

Probably the most extensive work done for the Malcontent Uprisings in the Robotech universe is the story line in the Robotech Battlecry video game.

I actually have a copy of this game and it is the reason I have kept my PS2.

That being said, lets take a look at some of the characters from Robotech Battlecry and how you could integrate them into RRT.  (information based on the Robotech Saga Wiki)

First off, our Heroes:

Jack Archer:

Jack "The Giant Killer" Archer was a mercenary who later became a combat pilot, soldier, and RDF Wolf Squadron leader during the First Robotech War. He was a close friend of Roy Fokker, although he was separated from Roy in between the SDF-1's Space Fold from Macross Island and Roy's funeral six months later.

 Despite his reputation for being a rebel, Jack joined the military as soon as he was old enough to ensure his survival during the wars of the late 20th century. In the cockpit of a fighter jet, Jack quickly found that he had a natural gift for flying and combat. A protégé of Roy Fokker, Jack was one of the first pilots of the new Veritech Fighter and proved to be a valuable clutch in the first face-off against the Zentraedi invaders.

Where Jack Archer's military career really shined was during the Reconstruction Era after the climactic battle with Dolza's fleet.

Jack Archer spearheaded covert missions against rogue bands of Zentraedi forces under the command team of Lisa Hayes and Helen Chase. Also, He worked alongside Rick Hunter to rescue Lynn Minmey. During this campaign, Archer pursued the warlord Zeraal, who was working to sabotage Earth's rebuilding efforts. By 2015, he was the commander of Wolf Squadron.

Later in that year, Jack was trapped in a space fold with Zeraal. Zeraal was killed by Jack, and was left to suffocate in space, likely to die.


Special Character Traits:  Jack should cost 10 pts and grant +1 PIL and may re-roll one Dodge roll per turn.

Jack's Veritech:

Jack's veritech can be any model from 1A to 1S (leader of wolf squadron).  See VF-1R option 2 on pg 97.
 



Hiro Ishi:

Although Hiro Ishi was several years younger than Jack Archer, the two were classmates at the Robotech Academy where they became  friends admiring the skills of the other. After graduation, Hiro was assigned to a Destroid Tomahawk onboard the SDF-1 and was subsequently stranded onboard during the accidental hyperspace fold. While Jack remained on Earth, Hiro was defending the SDF-1 against constant Zentradi attacks. These initial experiences tainted his view of the Zentraedi and viewed them as little more than animals not deserving of any mercy.

After the Zentraedi bombardment of the Earth, Hiro and Jack were reunited at Base-6. At one point, Hiro wanted to kill a Zentradi instead of let it live. Jack stopped him, and earned the trust of the Zentradi, Skarrde, who later bacame a spy for the RDF. Their friendship was strained at times because of Hiro's attitude towards the Zentraedi and his inferiority complex with his Destroid assignment.


Special Character Traits:  Hiro should cost 10 pts and gains Accurate with his Tomahawk's Heavy Particle Accelerator Cannons.  His hatred of the Zentradi allows him to re-roll one Strike roll per turn when fighting Zentradi.

Hiro's Tomahawk:

 Hiro's Tomahawk is more Desert Yellow/Mustard in color than your standard tomahawk and with dark grey missile pods and accents.


Izzy Randal:
Izzy Randal was a friend and fellow pilot of Jack Archer.

Izzy, Hiro Ishi, and Jack all attended the Robotech Academy together. While Jack and Hiro could be argued as the best pilots coming out of their graduating class, the same could not be said for Izzy. Although possessing adequate piloting skills, her easy going manner provided the glue to keep the group together often soothing the bruised egos of Jack or Hiro. She and Hiro were both on board the SDF-1 during her return voyage where she honed her fighting skills. After the Zentraedi Bombardment, Izzy, Jack and Hiro were assigned to Base-6 where the group quickly renewed their prior friendship.

Izzy was shot down by the angry Zentradi pilot Kiyora, who wanted revenge on Jack for defeating her. Izzy returned to battle after recouperating in the hospital, and was captured by Kiyora. Kiyora threatend to kill Izzy if Jack didn't fight her. Jack killed Kiyora in response. After recovering in the hospital, she helped Jack look for Hiro after a battle, even though they weren't authorized to go on said mission.


Special Character Traits:  Izzy should cost 5 pts and grant +1 Leadership


Izzy's Veritech:

Izzy's VF-1A has essentially the same color pattern as Jacks, but in green. See VF-1R option 3 on pg 97.



Coming Soon:  Part 2 - The Villains

(Updated Nov 28/14)