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Title: VSF on Venus
Post by: Bullshott on January 12, 2008, 03:35:28 PM

As a break from my main projects, I've also been working on some figures for gaming expeditions on Venus. My Earth forces will be French.  The first troops to be completed are from the Legion Extraterrestriale:
(http://www.displacedminiatures.com/images/img.1200151310069.JPG)
Figures are by Warrior miniatures. The man carrying the flag is a conversion.

Title: VSF on Venus
Post by: Malamute on January 12, 2008, 03:52:30 PM

Very nice  :)  I have a soft spot for the Frenchies, and these fellows certainly look the part :D

Title: VSF on Venus
Post by: JollyBob on January 12, 2008, 05:35:08 PM

Those figs are lovely. Very nice work.  :wink:

I hope you don't mind me saying, but the Legion Extraterrestriale sounds to me like it should be comprised of aliens, like the Legion Etrangere was made of non-French nationals.

Would La Legion Venusien, or La Legion d'Espace be a better name?  

Just a thought.

Title: VSF on Venus
Post by: Bullshott on January 12, 2008, 06:27:28 PM

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Would La Legion Venusien, or La Legion d'Espace be a better name?

Legion Extraterrestriale is taken from the Parroom Station universe, referring to Earth troops from force similar to Legion Etrangere, but raised to fight offworld.
 
I had considered Legion Aerospatiale, but decided to use this name for my French aero-naval troops. Thus my Legion Extraterrestriale will be supported by an aero-naval landing party of Fusiliers Aerospatiale (this is the next unit I intend to build, using minor conversions of Boxer Rebellion French sailors).

I decided to avoid the name Venusien for my Earth Troops - I will save this name to apply to any native Venusians fighting for the French. Thus the Tirailleurs Venusien may well appear in my games at some stage.

Title: VSF on Venus
Post by: Rhoderic on January 12, 2008, 06:39:28 PM

"Venerial" no good for you then? :lol:

Title: VSF on Venus
Post by: Skrapwelder on January 12, 2008, 07:25:26 PM

Cytherean was the popular term for anything pertaining to Venus.

Very nice Hommes de guerre.

Title: VSF on Venus
Post by: pnweerar on January 12, 2008, 08:16:32 PM

The gas masks are a great touch. They look quite unique.

Title: VSF on Venus
Post by: Chairface on January 13, 2008, 12:15:14 AM

Love them Bullshot. They look absolutely great.

Title: VSF on Venus
Post by: Tas on January 13, 2008, 02:52:50 AM

Great stuff!  Love the gas masks and the name

Title: VSF on Venus
Post by: JollyBob on January 13, 2008, 10:45:21 AM

Quote from: "Bullshott"

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Would La Legion Venusien, or La Legion d'Espace be a better name?

Legion Extraterrestriale is taken from the Parroom Station universe, referring to Earth troops from force similar to Legion Etrangere, but raised to fight offworld.
 
I had considered Legion Aerospatiale, but decided to use this name for my French aero-naval troops. Thus my Legion Extraterrestriale will be supported by an aero-naval landing party of Fusiliers Aerospatiale (this is the next unit I intend to build, using minor conversions of Boxer Rebellion French sailors).

I decided to avoid the name Venusien for my Earth Troops - I will save this name to apply to any native Venusians fighting for the French. Thus the Tirailleurs Venusien may well appear in my games at some stage.

Fair enough.  :)  I can't wait to see the next lot, in that case.