Mustang p51-D (Recoilless guns) and Axis Jagdherman

Today I'm posting a little historical Dustified treat.

I've always loved the P51 mustang, especially the later models. They were an extreme improvement on previous escort fighters and saved hundreds if not thousands of bombardiers on their air raids over occupied Europe, who had been left to complete most of the journey over occupied Europe alone due to range limitations in previous fighters.

The 2 additional .50 call machine guns the P-51D (in addition to the 4 previous versions already sported) model sported were particularly devastating.

This version, I'm designating the P-51D/30 sporting four wing mounted recoilless guns to attack ground targets. (Went with Recoilless guns instead of 6 rockets to add a bit of diversity, lest it end up armed exactly like the "Bouncing Betty" however there was no pro-painted model I could find so the image on the card is just the P-51D/25).

Think though since models of this version is more readily available will probably card one up to, being a cheaper and lighter (and more fragile) version of the Bouncing Betty itself.

Then for something a little different since I love the look of the tropical Herman and can't abide how unreliable the standard one is. I present this bad boy: calling it the Jagdherman.

Same old Herman but with twice the hitting dice (and priced point wise accordingly). Brings it a bit more in line with the Wotan in terms of how the lasers function game wise, than the Tropical Herman. The only prob that was pointed out to me by Christopher Barnhart, is that these had a danger of becoming spamming fodder alternative to the Wotan, thus the single per platoon limitation.

Know I been  promising more AT43 stuff and slowly churning on those. Main reason they going slow is time basic restraints but hoping to get Operation Frost-Bite out in the next month or two. 
As always let me know what you think and if you have any ideas.

ME262

Hey guys, another quick update, with another Dustified Historical Axis unit.

This time a ME263, heavy fighter version, with 2 extra 30 mm cannons and four X-4 missiles. All of which were actually layout options however I’m not sure if any model of this specific armament flew in our timeline.

In the world of dust however, the design proved itself in 1944 and though by now outclassed by newer generation aircraft, it can still dominate the skies agains thousands of older fighters that still fill the air forces of all the blocks.



Rules wise, this ME262 is more heavily armed then the Fledermaus series, but less resilient and maneuverable. Because of its slightly out dated design does not have the Air Superiority special rule.  

Any thoughts on this or the previous stats for the E-100 Tiger Maus?

Hit us back on the facebook group or the comments.
Thanks and Cheers for now

A New Year and New Battles

Hey guys, been a while since I posted anything. Rest assured though life has been getting in the way a bit, it has not killed me or this project yet.

Through the face book group I’ve received multiple submissions for Stats for especially the Karmans. At this point slowly looking and using these, coming up with background and special rules to make the army unique. I believe at the same time I will be looking at the Redblock, keeping Dust Warfare - Campaign Book Operation Frostbite in the same Army vs Army format. Big call to anyone who’d like to dip their toe in the water for some fluff creation. Even if you just have a few ideas, Please post them in the comments!

A bit off the usual but thought I’d diversify a bit and put up a new initiative to go hand in hand with the AT43. Many people involved with Dust often use/convert contemporary ww2 scale units to add a more traditional WW2 feel for their battles. Tanks and traditional aircraft after all, still from the majority of Armored Combat Vehicles in the late war, and production of Combat walkers are switching only slowly from the production of earlier vehicles.
So Using Rosie’s Scrapyard form Dust Cornicles we’ll be showcasing some models from the WW2 era. Those that were and some that were only dreamed of...

Below is a Warfare card for the Axis Super Heavy Tank: E100 -Tiger III(s) (Tiger-Maus):

“In November 1942, Krupp suggested a design weighing 155 tons, compared to the 188 tons of the Maus - but still using the Maus turret, then in December 1942, Krupp suggested a design weighing 130 tons which used many of the same components as the Tiger tank with Maus turret — referred to as the "Tiger-Maus". Weight savings were to be from thinner armour, and narrowing and shortening the vehicle.”


The Tiger-Maus can be used as a support unit in any platoon that can field a Königs Luther. As always please let me know if you have any ideas about stats, point costs etc.

Next in the list for Dustification:

•         Panzer IV Ausf. J
•         Allied Crusader AA (Skyraker)
•          P51D Mustang
•          Me 262 A-1a/U5

Just a quick call, if anyone with .PSD versions of blank card templates in the new format could contact me, would be most appreciated.

The Dustification side of things will be much more casual then the AT43, cards, fluff and platoons (and background).
Using something like Rosie's Scrapyard from Dust Chronicles its allot easier and quicker to get stats and work out point costs, not to mention historical units these hardly need extra fluff, when Wikipedia has it all already. The main focus of this project will still be on the AT43 side of things but a little extra fun never hurts. If you have stats and point costs for your own historical and dustified unit, post in the comments or facebook page. 

Lastly just a quick note on the Issues surrounding the now infamous Kickstarter… - What a godamned mess. Though there seems to be much confusion, not least from the companies involved in it. When it started and during its entire run I followed dumbfounded by its success and the the awesomeness of the products being offered. With a deep regret did I watch the final hours of it tick by, without having invested in it. But now it deeply saddens me to see the damage done to the dust brand, as well as that of the reputation of Battlefront and to a lesser extent (because of more active community and client engagement) Dust Studio. Personally I implore both parties to sort this out as quickly as possible and for a change put the fans of this awesome game first again. 

Thanks and Cheers for now

Dust Warfare Campaign Book Operation Damocles

Operation Damocles is a go!

Click here to download to final completed version!

This final version has all found typos issues and errors fixed.

Then just like to leave this little teaser from the next project:

Dust Warfare - Campaign Book Operation Damocles!

Finally ready for your enjoyment!

Please find the Dust Warfare - Campaign Book Operation Damocles here.

After some extensive proof reading and checking it seems to be alright now, but i'm gonna assume its a beta (v2) for a week or so in case anyone picks anything up, whether it be a typo or suggestions.


Unit Cards and platoons have also been updated.
Right now the book contains the following:

UNA background
U.N.A. - SteelTrooper - Damocles Platoon

• U.N.A. - Steel Trooper Command Squad
• U.N.A. - Steel Trooper Combat Support Anti-Armor Squad 
• U.N.A - Steel Trooper Combat Assault Squad 
• U.N.A. - Firetoad MK1 Combat Support Walker

Therian background
Therian Expeditionary Storm Platoon

• Therian Overseer - Sigma Urash
• Therian Storm Golem - Combat Assault Squad
• Therian Storm Golem - Combat Support Squad
• Therian Wraith Golgoth - Medium Assault Walker

Damocles Fortifications Rules

We will release separate Scenarios if we get a chance.

So go forth and conquer and send us a few battle reports!

Thanks and Cheers for now

V1 - Damcoles Therian Platoon

Introducing the Therian Damocles Platoon!

This Platoon mainly covers the Mid ranged units, Mainly Storm Golems, with Support from various Golgoths. However I believe I has the space to field one of each type of Therian save for the Baal & Kraken Golgath.

Also added the rules for routines, which are supposed to function like special orders and unit upgrades but very experimental and Most certainly open to changing or amending these. Please let us know in the comments or pop over to the Facebook group to give us your thoughts, suggestions and ideas.

Also updated the Sigma Urash Card to better reflect the Routines:

Finally have this first version ready for community review. The background is coming along nicly as well, though as you can imagine incorporating Therians into Dust, while keeping to the spirit their original AT-43 fluff, is a bit challenging. Again not trying to rewrite the world of Dust, just fit it in.

Also decided to add an aditional section to the book that covers some UNA and Therian specific Fortifications, so as to make it just that bit more interesting, hope to get this out as soon as possible.

The to do list now is:

• Complete Therian Fluff - 75% done
• Create 3+ scenarios - 0% done
• Complete fortification rules - 50% done

As always, thanks for everyone's support, please feel free to engage and cheers for now

AT-43 Therian - Dust Warfare Cards

A New Day and some new statcards, this time for the Therians.

 These guys were really hard to convert, both in terms of Fluff and rules, especially while maintaining their AT-43 feel. But think a balanced level has been reached.

One of the things raised was that the Nano Blasters were somewhat short ranged, however to keep the units on a broad level to be more or less in line with the standards, its necessary to distinguish between Nano Blasters and Nucleus Rifles so they correspond with say, Shotguns and Assault Rifles.

But its still an open Field and we can change. Any thought and ideas, please join and engage on the Dust-AT-43 Facebook group.

Well here they are, Therians from the Damocles Assault Platoon:

Therian - Wraith Golgoth - Dust Warfare Card:

Therian - Storm Golem Combat Support Cadre - Dust Warfare Card:

Therian - Storm Golem Combat Assault Cadre - Dust Warfare Card:

Therian - Sigma Urash - Dust Warfare Card:

Thanks and Cheers for now
Joprair

Some Dust Warfare - UNA Stat Cards

Some Dust Warfare - UNA Stat Cards

Today thought I'd post some of the Dust warfare stat cards for UNA units.

These have been submitted to the Facebook group and the Dustwarfare.com Forums so seem to be pretty well received and look balanced enough but if needed can still be tweaked. 

The rational and fluff behind these units should make more sense once Campaign Book Damocles is finished, and will also have the platoons and platoon/unit upgrades.Needles to say though the main focus on the how these units were divided and constructed was in keeping with the broad template used by the Allies and Axis armies.

But without further ado, Ladies and Gentlemen, the UNA:

Dust Warfare - U.N.A. - FireToad MK1:

Dust Warfare - U.N.A .- Steel Trooper - Anti Armour Squad:

Dust Warfare - U.N.A. - Steel Trooper - Combat Assault Squad:

Dust Warfare - U.N.A. - Steel Trooper - Command Squad:

These all form the bases of the Damocles SteelTrooper Platoon, A basic platoon meant to be constructed using the Damocles Staterset (or multiples there off) and supplemented with other UNA units.
Hope you Likey, and let us know what you think.

Cheers For Now
Joprair