Author Topic: Knights of Sarmatia-Photos of finished minis (Read 5264 times)

Skrapwelder · « **on:** September 13, 2013, 02:12:16 AM »

By now most of you have probably seen trailers of what could be my obsession for the next year: The Order:1886. It combines elements of two of my favorite genres: Victorian Science Fiction and Arthurian Legend. Since seeing it I was inspired to put together a Company drawn from a Knightly order. What follows is a description of the order stats for playing it in In Her Majesty's Name.

The Order of the Knights of Sarmatia for In Her Majesty’s Name

The Sarmatian Order, or more simply The Order, is a semi clandestine order of knighthood in England that dates back to the Roman Occupation. It is a Palatine Order of Knighthood in that it has Royal authority when it comes to elevating its members to Knightly status. The Knight Commander of the Order holds a seat on the Queen’s Privy Council and takes commissions from the Queen or Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught who is himself a member of the order.

The Order has long been charged with defending the realm from all threats to the Empire beyond the capabilities of more mundane authorities. Their membership is pulled primarily from the military with no regard for rank or station beyond what each candidate’s prowess earns him within the order.

Aside from its military prowess the Order has a long history of being a technological innovator as well. Its knights have their pick of the latest in battlefield technology and its Artificers wield such strange technological power that they are often labeled as warlocks or wizards by the less enlightened.

Sarmatian Order units are called Lances. A single lance can number from as few as four to as many as a dozen, depending upon the current strength of the Lance. The Lance is a permanent assignment. Transfers from one to another are unheard of. Members are promoted up from the ranks. The only time a knight would take leave of a position in a Lance would be upon promotion to the rank of Knight Captain where he would be given command of his own Lance. His squire would be the only member of the old Lance that would accompany him to his new office. If the squire warranted knighthood he would become the Knight Marshall of the Lance and it’s second in command.

Artificers are the exception to this rule. Artificers go where they please. Most of them have retired from the martial life after serving as a Knight Captain or Knight Marshall. The Artificers spend most of their time at the Order’s castle in Colchester working on new technological developments. If an Artificer has chosen to accompany a Lance it is usually because he is doing field research or is on the hunt for some purported technological marvel created by an enemy of the realm.

The Lance is commanded by a Knight Captain who typically favors close combat weapons that allow him to keep primarily focused on commanding the Lance. He may on occasion as missions dictate take up an arc rifle if he feels the need for more firepower. The Knight Captain also wears an SRC Breastplate for protection.

Second in command will be the Knight Marshall. In a fight he usually carries the weightiest of weapons. Typically this will be the Machine gun. If close combat is the order of the day a Two Handed sword may be more in order.

The Artificer, when in the Lance’s company, offers support with his vast knowledge of technology. The Artificer’s greatcoat hides a treasure trove of technological devices and gadgets. In battle they have been known to wield the great sword with the same skill as a Knight Marshall.

Knights and Dames are at the top of the list of fighters the Order employs. Rarely will there be more than two knights in a Lance. Knights are skilled with most weapons but their favorite tends to be the Military rifle. They wear Brigandine armor and usually carry a sword and/or pistol as well.

There can never be more Squires than Knights in a Lance. Each knight takes but one squire into his service at a time. Squires are armed much as knights.

Warders are the Lay members of the Order and are usually the only members accepted without some history of Military service. Warders are often recruited from police agencies or have been recommended from the civilian population by a member of the order. Warders are usually armed with a nightstick and a shotgun and wear a lined coat for protection.

Special Weapons specific to the Order
Borchardt C-95 Auto Pistol treat as a normal pistol but shoots as if player had Gunslinger talent

A Knight Captain may purchase the Inspirational talent (+10 points) any two talents at additional cosat.
A Knight Captain may replace his pistol with a Borchardt C-95 Auto Pistol (+5 points) or an Arc Pistol (+4 points).
A Knight Captain may purchase an Arc Rifle (+9 points)
A Knight Marshall may purchase the Strongman Talent (+5 points) and/or the Tough Talent (+5 points)
A Knight Marshall may replace his Sabre with a Large Sword (+2 points)
A Knight Marshall may replace his Pistol with a Borchardt C-95 Auto Pistol (+5 points) or with a Machine Gun if he has taken the Strongman talent (+23 points). The KM may not equip both Large Sword and Machine gun.
The Artificer may replace his sword with a Large Sword (+2 points).
The Artificer may replace his pistol with an Arc Pistol (+4 points).
The Artificer may spend up to an additional 30 points on Mystical Powers or Weird Science devices. Where applicable these devices may be equipped by other characters in the lance.
Knights and Dames may replace their Carbine with a Military Rifle (+4 points)
Knights and Dames may replace their Pistol with a Sabre (+1 point) or a Borchardt C-95 Auto Pistol (+5 points).
Squires may replace their Pistol with a Sabre (+1 point)
Warders may purchase a nightstick (+3 points) or an All Electric Truncheon (+5 points)
Any figure other than a Warder may purchase the Marksman Talent (+5 points)
Knights and above may purchase the Duelist skill for any and all qualifying weapons they carry.
Knights and above with Military rifles or machine guns may purchase the Grenadier skill and fire grenades (+21 points). This represents the addition of a light spring powered grenade launcher attached to their weapon.

I'm currently working on miniature conversions to use for the Sarmatian Order. I hope to have some WIP pics up soon.

Thanks for looking,

Mike

Craig · « **Reply #1 on:** September 13, 2013, 06:01:07 AM »

Brilliant, a nicely themed and balanced list. Well done Sir!

You forgot to add the cost for the Rocket Grenades for the Maclean-Congreve Siege Perilous Combination Weapon. I particularly like the thematic approach to the combination weapons.

Mick A · « **Reply #2 on:** September 13, 2013, 07:50:36 AM »

That is excellent chap, thanks for sharing

May I make one suggestion? Have the knights equipped with sabres as well rather than as an option, the thought of a knight going into any sort of combat without a sword just seems wrong with this company's background...

Skrapwelder · « **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2013, 02:43:35 PM »

Thanks for catching that Craig. An empty grenade launcher is not something you want to find out about in battle.

Mick, I went back and forth on the sword equipage a lot. I ended up making it a basic part of the older knights but an option for the younger ones to represent the changing face of battle they find themselves in. I wanted them to be archaic without being backwards. Most members would be from a military background but not all would start out schooled in the sword.

Thanks for the input

Skrapwelder · « **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2013, 03:27:41 PM »

I've started working on the actual figures. I'm trying to keep track of the progress on my blog:

http://whathocythereans.blogspot.com/2013/09/ooh-shiny-or-how-easily-i-can-be.html

This is Blanche, the figure I've gotten the most done on.

This is an Arc rifle conversion for the the Leader, Galahad.

former user · « **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2013, 04:21:22 PM »

You probably know that the Reaper Chronoscope range could have some very useful miniatures for Your purpose?

Mr. Peabody · « **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2013, 05:51:33 PM »

Love it.

Just a great back story that captures the imagination, plus a good list.

This would be the themed 'box set' I would buy for IHMN...

Skrapwelder · « **Reply #7 on:** September 20, 2013, 03:55:05 PM »

A little more sculpting progress.

Galahad, sword and pistol by his side, and an arc rifle for the big stuff.

Sir Bors, anchoring the Lance with his machine gun.

Blanche

I'm hoping to be able to put some paint on these soon.

former user: I'm pretty up on the Chronoscope stuff but what particulars are you talking about?

Thanks,

Mike