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Warhammer Assault!

Hello all,

This time we see the CGL Warhammer blazing away at a poor Thunderbolt!

I’ve had the discussion with Tex several times about reconciling the many different versions of a mech. The basic idea we came up with is the ‘local contractors” concept. These chassis see non-stop combat for hundreds of years over thousands of warzones. Logic would assume that there’d be various military contractors vying for maintenance contracts. Thus, a contractor would do refits, restorations, maintenance, and overhauls from parts they could source locally; and this doesn’t take into account battlefield and merc tech fiddling. In this way a Warhammer traveling with a mercenary outfit might look completely different from one used for a planetary garrison. Disregarding a mech of Theseus situation, the Warhammers might have only a few surviving components in common. 

I think this is a tidy excuse for using whatever art we see fit for an episode; and I can play with all the designs. 

More Warhammer coming soon!

-Eldon

Warhammer in Repose.

Hello all,

This was either the second or third artwork created for the TTBT Warhammer episode; I lose track of these things. For this one, I used the MWO Warhammer; cause it’s hella cool.

The Raven hiding in the mist is a reference to video editor Mike. He doesn’t know much about Battletech He just mentions the Raven when the topic comes up.

Tex Talks Battletech episode 14 is here!

Hello all,

The new episode of Tex Talks Battletech is upon us! This time we have an extensive discussion on arms production efficacy and the venerable Warhammer. It’s a doozy of an episode!

Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YsiYNJFyQQ&t=6724s&ab_channel=BlackPantsLegion

Warhammer packs are in development. There are still a few things to wrap up and items to order. You’ll see it, along with a bevy of new items, post on the webshop within the next several. Keep an eye on the blog for when they’re ready.
Shop link here: www.astray3.bigcartel.com

Plenty of art to come!

-Eldon

Dream Pod 9 gets technical with the Druid golem.

Hello all,

Dream Pod 9 released the 3D model for the Druid golem today. This is New Eden’s technical golem. It can bash stuff with that big claw or repair its allies with an extensive array of tools.

Check out the original article here! https://www.dp9.com/2022/04/19/druid-golem-3d-model-preview/

I don’t know which reveal is next. We’ll find out together.

All the best,

-Eldon

DP9 shows off the Warlock Gold 3d model.

Hello all,

Dream Pod 9 has released the 3D model teaser for the Warlock electronic warfare golem. Honestly, I wasn’t sold on the dish head during the development. But, admittedly, I like it now. It really pulls off the Buddhist monk look; espeically with that silly staff.

You can read the original article here.

I think the Druid golem will be the next reveal. We will see.

All the best,

-Eldon