Pan-galactic Confederation of Planets: Exploration Crew

[Laughing Ferret]

Here is my latest faction for Empire of the Dead.  Why post here in future instead of Gothic Horror? since these are aliens from various worlds, on a mission to investigate Earth, which happened in 1888.  I expect I'll get use out of these minis someday for sci-fi skirmish gaming as well.



These are the voyages of Starship Drowsy Wombat.  Well, that isn't the actual name of the ship, but there are no direct translations into English, and the imagery certainly looses something in the translation... but trust me, it's a pretty slick and stirring name in native Vel.  That aside, these are their voyages.  A half-gound mission of exploration, to seek out new and strange life forms, and see if they might be nice neighbors, or not.. you never can tell, especially out in the boonies like where they are now. To recklessly wander and hope for the best, in the name of the Pan-galactic Confederation of Planets and offer non-binding membership contracts.



Oh things didn't go at all well with the Centaurans.  Right beastly.  Smart enough mind you, but without an ounce of desire to pursue it... no clothes, no building anything that lasts, not even an appreciation for record keeping in triplicate.  The crew could not have gotten out of there fast enough!  Pushing further out, the next stop is a promising yellow star, nice and cozy... have you noticed how any peoples from blue stars are simply unfriendly? I'm just saying... well anyway, right away they could see that the mostly-water planet had the most potential, and sure enough even from low orbit it was easy to see that some areas had the thick oily smoke that showed an appreciation and propensity for needless productivity: very good sign indeed!  Where it was the thickest was a medium sized island off to one side of the longest landmass, rather near the north, shaped like a sticky-sweet.

Technology levels did appear rather low, but science officer Zyoop did find trace readings of energies that suggested trans-reality tapping.  Most curious!  Perhaps things were more advanced down there than it appeared!  Following the PCP code of contact, when first encountering an unknown and possibly hostile environment, the Captain, first officer, lead science officer and anyone else aboard with any significance should go down and explore. And so this is what they did, much to the annoyance of first officer Bvill, who was supposed to be on vacation! One way or another, he was determined to find a spot for a bit of holiday. 

He didn't know it at the time, but no one in 1888 went to London on holiday, even if the last place they'd been was Alpha Centauri.  And that is saying something. 
And while we're on the subject of desirability... Oh sure, everyone thinks aliens are hot for their women...

But really, humans are just not that attractive.  Maybe to their own species, but most of the galaxy is just not that interested.  Truth be told, in most of these cases, it's the primitive natives who come throwing themselves on the visitors with strange requests about 'probes'.

Not that the PCP would prohibit such activities:
what two members of sentient species agree upon is their own affair after all

So let's meet our brave heroes!

more-individual pictures of the minis if you'd like to see more is here:

http://laughingferret.blogspot.com/2012/09/take-trip-with-pcp-touch-of-sci-fi.html

[aliensurfer]

very nice, who makes them?

[Laughing Ferret]

Thanks!

The captain (green skin in the center) is from Reaper Chronoscope, the yellow skinned one with the gun is from Darson Designs AE Bounty, the rest are from Zombiesmith

[Steve F]

Ah, a nice varied array of well painted minis.  Just what the doctor ordered.

[Inso]

Very cool and very much 'my cup of tea' .

Brilliant stuff

[Heldrak]

Beautifully painted.

[Froggy the Great]

I can't tell what's better, the figures or the backstory.

[Minion]

Ha-ha! This is great work. I love the assortment of aliens for the away team, and you've got redshirts! The paintwork is spot-on, too -- bright and vibrant.

Nice work!

[Ray Rivers]

Not quite my thing...

but those are very nicely painted! 

Great work!

[Van-Helsing]

I have to admit these really cheered me up, thanks (it's been another horrible and disappointing day - well year really).

Wonderful, and great painting too!

[Dementation]

Great PJ and backstory, I'm looking forward to reading about their (miss)adventures! also, cool idea to use them a gentlemen for EotD!

[beefcake]

Nice work. Love that little story to go with it. If you're into expanding the crew I would recommend stalks from hasslefree miniatures. Two versions available as well. I love making little ragtag groups like this as well.

[Laughing Ferret]

Thanks all  Glad you enjoyed, I had fun with them.

re: stalks: good idea, I do have that mini, he'd make a good addition to the crew!

[Storm Wolf]

Fan-bloody-tastic love `em all and they will serve as something to base a project I have at the back of mind using 15mm minis that I already have

Good stuff

SW

[DoctorPete]

What a fun, well-painted bunch!