[BM24] The Packs of Battle

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[BM24] The Packs of Battle

Post by Smokin_dan » Tue May 21, 2024 10:46 pm

Up first we have a favorite, OCTAN Battle Pack!:

The galaxy wide fuel peddling mega corp Octan is here to defend it's interests. They're currently interested in that land you're standing on, as it's holding their fuel. The only sensible thing is for them to do is rescue that fuel you've been hording, then process you for theft and obfuscation of Octan property.

ImageOctan Battle Pack by d b, on Flickr
Here we see an Octan commander and his squad of Octan tacticals planting a harvester beacon. This officially logs this territory into the company database and requisitions an occupying battalion to prepare for resource harvesting.

ImageOctan Battle Pack 2 by d b, on Flickr
Octan tacticals are trained to shoot first, harvest fuel second. Each trained as a soldier and petroleum engineer, they can and will go to any extreme to secure Octan property. While every member is highly educated, only the commander is stopping them from shooting every thing not green, white and red.


Next is the Corpo battle pack:

Profit above all else. A corpo's life is one of constant honing and refinement, less the company finds someone better. Which they will eventually. In the mean time a corpo's pointless pursuit grants them access to all sorts of fun toys, if properly requisitioned of course (in triplicate!)

ImageCorpo Battle Pack 1 by d b, on Flickr
A high ranking corpo ambassador traveling in a foreign land with valuable merchandise.

ImageCorpo Battle Pack 2 by d b, on Flickr
Luckily our high ranking corpo is flanked by two internal security managers, packing the sleekest of heat.
If that's not enough, trailing them is one of the newest line in commando drones.

ImageCorpo Battle Pack 3 by d b, on Flickr
Commando drones are build to be observant and effective. Armed with a head mounted concussion grenade launcher and carrying a automatic 50 caliber assault rifle, this fully autonomous drone can operate in nearly any environment all while sending back a live feed to the central office.


Street gang battle pack:

The crust of society. Junkies, rebels and cool hair enthusiasts bound together by their love of wild freedom and disdain for authority. This particular band hit it big time when they stumbled onto a crate of sub-machine guns and whisky.

ImageStreet gang battle pack 1 by d b, on Flickr
Here we see some of the worlds darkest souls, drinking booze, doing pushups and.. petting kitties.

ImageStreet gang battle pack 2 by d b, on Flickr
While a relaxed bunch, they have also earned their street credentials through a deluge of automatic gun fire and the fact that Brad insists on using a F**KING SWORD.

ImageStreet gang battle pack 3 by d b, on Flickr
It's probably time to go..


Planetary Marines Battle Pack:

When it comes to holding the line against horrors unknown and human alike, you can count oh the Planetary Marines!
Indispensable cannon fodder these contradictory units are there when things need killing, but only after a whole bunch of these guys die in the attempt.

ImagePlanatary Marine Battle Pack 1 by d b, on Flickr
Here we see a hardened lookout tower with a pair of marines and flamer unit holding the line at a checkpoint. They really should get some sandbags or something.

ImagePlanetary Marine Battle Pack 2 by d b, on Flickr
A good look at a Planetary marine squadron in full battle-rattle. The marines are clad head to toe in bulky yet very effective armor, leaving only their hands and faces exposed, not like those are important. The flamer unit is encapsulated in a fire/blast resistant suit, to really let them cut loose with their flamelaunchers.

ImagePlanetary Marine Battle Pack 3 by d b, on Flickr
Some work harder than others.

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Re: [BM24] The Packs of Battle

Post by aoffan23 » Sat Jun 22, 2024 4:13 pm

OCTAN Battlepack
Theme: 6.5
Substance: 6.5
Story: 7.5
Photography: 6.5

Corpo Battlepack
Theme: 9
Substance: 7.5 This is a fun twist on the format, and still has a fitting group of minifigs for a battlepack.
Story: 6.5
Photography: 7

Street Gang Battlepack
Theme: 8.5
Substance: 5 The figs a great, but I feel like this could use more of a build to go with it. Even if it was like a dumpster or barricade as scenery.
Story: 7
Photography: 7.5

Planetary Marines
Theme: 7.5
Substance: 6.5 The turret is a bit simple, but the figs are neat, and are a good assortment.
Story: 4 Not meant to be harsh, there's just not much story to grey soldiers with guns. But the turret does set the scene decently.
Photography: 6
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Re: [BM24] The Packs of Battle

Post by Vomarsk » Fri Jul 12, 2024 3:48 pm

Greetings, I'll be your proxy-judge for this event.
I've copied over all the entries and sent them to the judges via Discord.
Here's Lunchbox's scores:

OCTAN
Theme: 9/10
Substance: 7/10
Story: 7/10
Photography: 7/10

Corpo
Theme: 9/10
Substance: 8/10
Story: 7/10
Photography: 7/10

Street Gang
Theme: 9/10
Substance: 7/10
Story: 8/10
Photography: 8/10

Planetary Marines
Theme: 8/10
Substance: 8/10
Story: 6/10
Photography: 7/10
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Re: [BM24] The Packs of Battle

Post by Vomarsk » Sat Jul 13, 2024 7:31 pm

Here's Veggey's scores:

OCTAN
Theme: 9/10
Substance: 7/10
Story: 8/10
Photography: 7/10

Corpo
Theme: 7/10
Substance: 8/10
Story: 6/10
Photography: 8/10

Street Gang
Theme: 8/10
Substance: 5/10
Story: 5/10
Photography: 7/10

Planetary Marines
Theme: 6/10
Substance: 6/10
Story: 5/10
Photography: 5/10
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