West End Games - Star Wars - Imperial Remnant

I painted 5 Imperial Troopers, here a picture of them alongside other imperials. This could be a nice Imperial Remnant force (or Galactic Empire).

I painted the Imperial Troopers with their classic paint scheme.

I always liked the concept and background of the Imperial Remnant (12-44 ABY, After Battle of Yavin). It sued peace with the New Republic in 19 ABY and in 28 ABY joined the Galactic Federation of Free Alliances (the New Republic successor state) to fight the Yuuzhan-Vong. Here some informations for who don't know its background:

 

The Imperial Remnant, known as the Remnant, the Galactic Empire, Pellaeon's Empire or just as the Empire, was the continuation of the Galactic Empire in the outer reaches of the galaxy. It survived the fragmentation and fall of the First Galactic Empire as it slipped into decades of interregnum following the death of Emperor Palpatine as none of his alleged descendants or relatives succeeded him to the throne, remaining vacant until the ascension of Emperor Jagged Fel who established a new dynasty.

As the galaxy's largest Imperial power, the Remnant was known mostly in its own borders as the Galactic Empire, and adhered to the tenets of the former Emperor Palpatine's New Order; although slavery and anti-alien sentiment were abolished, the Remnant maintained a strong military and limited public expression.

More informations here: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Imperial_Remnant

West End Games - Star Wars - Stormtrooper Commander and Imperial Colonel

I painted two imperial officers: a Stormtrooper Commander and a Chiss as a Colonel of the Imperial Remnant.

A stormtrooper commander, ispiration for my painted miniature (Blue pauldron).

A groupshot of Imperial Remnant forces lead by Colonel Dlesd'erash'zarca "Derashz". Soon I will paint 5 Imperial troopers too.

Wizard of the Coast - Star Wars Miniatures - Phase Zero Dark Trooper

I normally avoid pre-painted plastic miniatures, but I made an exception for the WotC Star Wars Miniatures Phase Zero Dark Trooper. I repainted the miniature and the final result is quite good. Surely, the size is much bigger of my 25mm West End Games Star Wars miniatures (but curiously the blaster has the same size of the stormtroopers), but I want to justify it as the "normal" size of a enhanced human, with an average height of about 230cm. Actually it could be considered the Galactic Empire/Imperial Remnant equivalent of a Space Marine from the Imperium of Warhammer 40.000 background. Maybe a new Dark Project (Phase 0.1?) done by my Moff Damon Gul Reda.

Comparison size of the the Dark Trooper with one of my painted WEG Stormtroopers.

Comparison Size of WH40k Space Marine with average Human.

Star Wars - Rebel Scum

Some rebel scum join Ahsoka Tano. Most are West End Games miniatures, with the addition of a Metal Magic female adventurer (converted as a female dubravan) and a Denizen miniature painted as Commander Mirith Sinn (Star Wars Crimson Empire I-II-III comics), while the other rebels' paint scheme is ispired by the rebels from the Star Wars Crimson Empire I comic book.

West End Games - Star Wars - Ahsoka Tano

I did a simple conversion of a West End Games Star Wars minor jedi to create the character of Ahsoka Tano.

For the conversion and paint scheme I was ispired by this picture:

Star Wars - Doctor Aphra and Assassin Droids

I painted a Denizen miniature as the Star Wars character Doctor Chelli Lona Aphra, while two West End Games Star Wars droids as her sidekicks 0-0-0 (Triple-Zero) and BT-1 (Beetee).

West End Games - Star Wars - 501st Legion

I painted 5 more stormtroopers, then here Darth Vader with a squad from the 501st legion "Vader's Fist".

West End Games - Star Wars - Stormtroopers

I painted two classic Stormtroopers, 5 more will be painted in the next days.

A groupshot of the Stormtroopers with Darth Vader

I was an active member of the 501st Legion Italica Garrison between 2001-2009. And one of my costumes was the Stormtrooper. Here a pictures of myself, more than 10 years ago, with my Stormtrooper armor (now sold).

West End Games - Star Wars - RA-7 Imperial Droid and Probe Droid

I painted two fast and easy to paint miniatures: the RA-7 Imperial Droid and Probe Droid.

West End Games - Star Wars - Darth Vader

I painted the classic West End Games Darth Vader for my Star Wars games.

West End Games - Star Wars - Luke Skywalker (X-Wing pilot outfit) and R2D2

I painted Luke Skywalker with his X-Wing pilot outfit and R2D2.

[Pulp Alley Battle Report] Star Wars - The Red Shadow

Today I played a SOLO Pulp Alley game with my West End Games Star Wars miniatures (and proxies).
I was the Imperial player while I used Luke Skywalker as bot. The Major Plot point is Luke Skywalker, if he can flee from the other side of the board he is save. The Imperial league must defeat him to win the scenario.

Background:

Timeline 0 ABY (c. 3 months after the Battle of Yavin)

"The emperor Palpatine, doubting the reliability of darth vader in the search for his son, instructs one of his best agents, The Emperor's Hand Damon Gul Reda,  to capture and lead in his presence the man who destroyed the Death Star.
Gul Reda hire the Bounty Hunter Ranna and with her help he determines the route of the Skywalker's X-Wing. Gul Reda with his Star Destroyer Interdictor Kraken, intercepts the X-Wing of Skywalker. Chased from TIE Fighters, Luke must do an emergency landing in an unknown planet and there he is rescued by Nala, a young devaronian girl castaway, survived years ago to the crash of her parents' ship. Skywalker promises to take her away from the planet, when his starfighter will be repaired. However Guld Reda land with a special force of Stormtrooper guided by Ranna and approaches to capture Skywalker."

Overview of the board and deployment of the leagues:

The Leagues:

Galactic Empire - Emperor's Hand - Red Shadows
Perks (3): Well Armed (1), Greater Purpouse (2)

Leader (0): Damon Gul Reda "Red Shadow"
H d10 B 2d8 S 4d10 D 3d10 M 2d8 F 3d10 C 4d10
Abilities: Commander, Paralyzer, Unearthly, Drain Life
Optional Kit: Sci Fi

Sidekick (3): Bounty Hunter Ranna
H d8 B 2d6 S 5d8 D 3d6 M 2d6 F 4d8 C 2d8
Ability: Acquatic, Marksman, Eagle-Eyed
Optional Kit: Sci Fi

Ally (2): Red Shadow Stomtrooper Specialist
H d6 B 2d6 S 3d6 D 1d6 M 2d6 F 1d6 C 1d6
Ability: Burst Fire, Armored
Optional Kit: Sci Fi

Ally (2): Red Shadow Stomtrooper
H d6 B 2d6 S 4d6 D 1d6 M 2d6 F 1d6 C 1d6
Ability: Marksman, Armored
Optional Kit: Sci Fi

Ally (2): Red Shadow Stomtrooper
H d6 B 2d6 S 4d6 D 1d6 M 2d6 F 1d6 C 1d6
Ability: Marksman, Armored
Optional Kit: Sci Fi

Ally (2): Red Shadow Stomtrooper
H d6 B 2d6 S 4d6 D 1d6 M 2d6 F 1d6 C 1d6
Ability: Marksman, Armored
Optional Kit: Sci Fi

Models: 6 figures

Luke Skywalker 0 ABY
Perks (2): Network of supporters

Terror (5): Luke Skywalker
H d10 B 5d10 S 2d10 D 3d10 M 2d8 F 4d10 C 3d8
Abilities: Untouchable, Fierce, Noblesse, Concentrate, Disarming, Moxie, Speedy
Optional Kit: Sci Fi

BACKUPS:

Unexpected Ally: Wild Devaronian Young Girl Nala
Level 2: Brawler
H d6 B 3d6 S 1d6 D 2d6 M 1d6 F 1d6 C 1d6

Friendly Local: Raptor hound
Level 1: Brawler
H d6 B 2d6 S 1d6 D 1d6 M 1d6 F 1d6 C 1d6

 

Major Plot Point: Luke Skywalker 

 

The imperials move towards their prey, unluckily one of the Stormtrooper encounters an unexpected peril and he is down.

 

Luke run with his new friends, hoping to escape the pursuers.
Luke: "I sense an anomaly in the Force... The leader of the imperial forces is an abomination, I must avoid him before it is too late!"

 

 

The Stormtrooper specialist fire on the rebel group, defeating the raptor hound, however he is rushed by Luke and defeated himself.

Guld Reda: "Skywalker is fleeing! We must stop him!"

Gul Reda paralyzes luke preventing him from moving and dodging, then he is down by the concentrated fire of Ranna and the last two stormtrooper. Furious, Nala charge Gul Reda but she is down too (but will recover).
Gul Reda: "Skywalker is helpless, it's our chance to catch him."

Luke and Nala are again down, while Ranna has almost reached Skywalker.

Finally Ranna reaches Skywalker, wins the challenge and the boy is her prisoner.
Ranna: "The prey is finally mine..."

 

Gul Reda: "Well done Ranna, the Emperor will be pleased. Now Skywalker will meet his fate in the presence of the Emperor."

The Imperial League has caught Luke Skywalker, the major plot point, winning the scenario.