The Prussian Victorian Science Fiction army began with three airboats (a Hordes of the Things troop type). I am using the Airfix World War 1 German figures for the infantry. This is a 'painting conversion' given that these figures don't quite match the uniform/equipment look of pre 1900 Prussian infantry. However HotT is a form of 'fantasy' 'gaming, so who is to tell me exactly what they should look like.
I didn't want this army to simply be the same as the British and Turkish VSF armies. When I create HotT armies I try to give each army a slightly different tactical feel by varying the troop types. So looking at the troop types, and thinking about technology, it struck me that perhaps some of the 'assault troops'; might be better represented by 'warband'. When they are 'on form' they can be lethal, but they may also be brittle when opposed by determined shooters, or blades.
These are three 'proof of concept' stands.. I often do this to ensure I can create the look/feel I am looking for - black picklehaube, dark blue tunic, and grey trousers. The first two stands are 'shooters'. Of course armies of this era ought to have shooters, rifle armed infantry.
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| Prussian shooters |
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| Prussian warband |
