The STL Trenches

In desparate times, when the need is dire and violent doom is imminent, few special individuals may be touched by divine powers. In such rare occasions, it is often children that receive the blessing, as they are purest of heart and their minds yet unclouded and untainted by the sorrows of war. The presence of a blessed child becomes unbearable for any but the most wicked and evil foes, and touching them can even result in the death of lesser men. As they grow older, they may start receiving divine messages. These words are muffled and seemingly random and require extensive training to be deciphered. Most blessed children will only ever understand a fraction of what they hear and follow more on a hunch and gut feeling – an undeniable force for good, but far below their massive potential. Precious few of them, only the most pious and committed, manage to gain a deeper understanding of the holy voices in their heads. Some of these grow insane, their minds struck down by the weight of the truths that are being revealed to them. Others become Warrior Saints: skilled generals, cunning advisors and, if need be, terrifying warriors. The most famous of them is undoubtedly Joan of Arc, who repelled the heretic assault on France and saved her people, sacrificing herself in the process.   This model comes with two weapon options and fits on a 32mm base. Supports will follow shortly.

When anabaptist extremists rebelled and took control of the Westphalian town of Münster, the church ordered bishop Franz von Waldeck to lay siege to the town, retake it, execute the leaders of the rebellion and crush the movement for good. With the help of the infamous Landsknechte, hired elite mercenaries, the defenders broke through the ranks of the bishop's troops, killed von Waldeck and displayed his remains in a metal cage that they hung from the tower of one of the many local churches. Ever since then, the anabaptist dominion of Münster has been a powerful and rich independent nation that has repelled any attempt of reintegration into the real, be it forceful or diplomatic. As its power grew over the years and with the church being forced to focus on the globe spanning defense against ever growing heretical invasions, Münster was able to offer the service of their Landsknechte to the highest bidder. Brutally effective assault troops, the Landsknechte have stubbornly resisted any change in their approach to war: with their almost head high Zweihänders, they can wreak havoc among enemy units. They have adapted their fighting style to still be just as effective in the narrow trenches of the Hollow War as in the open field. The only concessions to the ever advancing technologies of this brutal war they have made are a breastplate and a gas mask to counter the ranged weapons of the cowardly soldiers that refuse to meet them in melee combat. Apart from their Zweihänder, each Landsknecht carries non-lethal concussion grenades that stun their foes, for they have sworn to deliver the killing blow with the sword. Casualty rates among the Landsknechte are notoriously high, but joining their ranks brings prestige, a shiny uniform and a salary much higher than any young man could earn on a farm.Supports for this model will follow shortly!

As a nation that highly values courage and aggressiveness, it only makes sense that most French unit leaders get promoted from the ranks of the shock troopers. Those that survive charge after charge are destined for great things.

The lieutenants serving in the army of the Kingdom of France are capable and fearless leaders, driven by honour, love for their country and Queen, and should they perform truly glorious deeds, a potential knighthood. File also comes supported.

As a nation that highly values courage and aggressiveness, it only makes sense that most French unit leaders get promoted from the ranks of the shock troopers. Those that survive charge after charge are destined for great things.

As a nation that highly values courage and aggressiveness, it only makes sense that most French unit leaders get promoted from the ranks of the shock troopers. Those that survive charge after charge are destined for great things.

As a nation that highly values courage and aggressiveness, it only makes sense that most French unit leaders get promoted from the ranks of the shock troopers. Those that survive charge after charge are destined for great things.

Noble families in the Kingdom of France are expected to send every child but their firstborn son and daughter to the army. To protect them, they spare no expenses and invest in the best equipment the French league of blacksmiths can manufacture. The latest invention is giant motorized suits of thick-plated steel armor. They are incredibly heavy and cumbersome and require an entire entourage of blacksmiths and engineers to repair and maintain in the field, but they offer unparalleled protection against even the largest caliber of bullets. This bundle contains alternative helmet versions (one of them neutral for easier kitbashing), two weapon options and a French and blank version of the shoulder plates.