The al-Ghariyyan Jihad

[Hat Guy]

At NWA (www.nwa.org.au), we usually cap off the year with a big Gaslight game, so I've been digging out my Arab Army and fixing it up.

The theme is a Jihad that has revolted against oppressive colonial forces (played by Fuzzy) and uses hit-and-run tactics to make up for a lack of technology.

So yeah, get ready for another slow burn VSF spread that doesn't update that often 


First off the blocks, a unit of Dervishes to soak up some British fire.

To tide you over, here's a couple of pics of the army's last outing:

[Melnibonean]

A big GASLIGHT end of year game... Sounds good to me.
I have my land-locomotive (the Marshal Ney) that hasn't been on the table yet and an even bigger and stranger vehicle that has been awaiting a coat of paint on my table for some time now (yet to be seen by any other than myself). It's a counter to the Prussian aerial threat.

[The_Beast]

Wait, where did they come up with a 'nef?

There will be questions put, I'm sure!

Not to worry, I shall be most patient, and throw a tantrum only once or twice a day, waiting updates... 

Bigger AND stranger? I believe I have a tantrum coming already!

Doug

[Hat Guy]

Reports indicate that the Areoneff used by the al-Ghariyyan group matches the description of an "Areo-Tug" reported stolen from a merchant shipyard. 

[Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers]

Yes the Prussian aerial threat has been a major concern to her majesties forces for a while now. The Royal navies  limited aerial forces have been strecthed thin covering our assets on earth and the mars and venus colonies.
Now we see the smelly cheese eating frogs taking to the field in amazing steam contraptions and fanatical arabs seeking new technology to complement their deadly magical forces.

But have no fear my fellow countrymen the dockyards of southampton have not been idle. Even as we speak new vessels are being built which  will take to the air to clear the sky of these belligerents and restore the pride of her majesties navy.

Cheers Fuzzy 

[Hat Guy]

Finished touching up my Steam-Automaton, "The Word".

It's a converted Warmachine Cygnar warjack, though I forget which one.

[Chairface]

He looks great!

[Dewbakuk]

It's a converted Warmachine Cygnar warjack, though I forget which one.

Looks like a Sentinel.

[Hat Guy]

Nothing finished this week, but I did get some new stuff undercoated and assembled.


Jihadi with rifles and a flying carpet.

[Melnibonean]

Flying carpet... I like that.
Mayhap you'll have to make a large wall-to-wall flying carpet dreadnought to combat the Prussian dominance of the aether.

[Fuzzywuzzieswiflasers]

Flying Carpets!! More magical devilry! 



Cool
 


Fuzzy

[The_Beast]

Flying Carpets!! More magical devilry! 

Cool
 

Fuzzy

What he said... 

Between a number of stories where the carpet was used for clandestine entrances, and an occasional flying carpet race course, I tend not to think of them as 'military'. Now, espionage is another matter, altogether!

You will admit, I hope, I've been most patient: no tantrums. However, the thread continues to delight, and the mere threat of a brew up brought out Melnibonean's tasty Mother Ship.

Just better and better!

Doug

[Melnibonean]

At our club, historically games have involved a Jihadi /French alliance but I'm not sure which way the wind blows this year. I suspect the Prussians may be making and appearance in the upcoming battle... And I can't see them in any alliance with the hated "Franzosen." (Thank you Babel Fish - Blame them if it's incorrect)

[Hat Guy]

Got the second unit of Dervishes finished.



Hopefully something less V and more SF soon.

[Melnibonean]

Looking good.
You need those basic troops. You can't hold ground with a flying carpet!!!