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Unboxing Raging Heroes - Kristina Karlstein 'Armoured Division Officer'

"Advance..."

In this feature we're going to look at one of the characters for the Iron Empire...

For those of you who are interested in the background for Raging Heroes various 'Toughest Girls of the Galaxy' projects then the link to their original Kickstarter can be found here, their last project is here and their own website is located here. Most of their original Kickstarter is now available to purchase retail. There is also apparently a game system in development but until then I'm sure there are many other systems that you can be using them for...

First we'll have a brief look at the background for the Iron Empire and then we'll meet Kristina Karlstein their Armoured Division Officer.

THE IRON EMPIRE (IE)
The Iron Empire is made up of exiled people that have somehow stumbled upon necromantic knowledge from alien pharaonic gods. They combine Prussian and Germanic influences with some kind of Aegyptian cyber necromancy that allow them to raise the dead and create bio-mechanical aberrations.

Kristina Karlstein 'Armoured Division Officer'

Kristina Karlstein - Unassembled

Here's pictures of both sides of the unassembled model parts.

A Brief Note About Resin Models.

Also it's worth noting that many resin models have a slightly greasy feel caused by the substance they use to stop them sticking to the moulds during production and this can cause issues with paint not sticking to the model properly. Carefully washing the parts in soapy water will remove this should your model be unduly affected. Parts that are bent (or that aren't and you want to be) can be corrected by heating up slightly in warm water and then bending into the required configuration.

Kristina Karlstein - Assembled

A two part model. There's a piece on the underside of the sword that's quite delicate so be careful when removing the 'flash' and when attaching the part to the model

Kristina Karlstein - Extras

Here's a look at some renders, painted pictures and early artwork from the Kickstarter process that may interest you all.

Other unboxing and reviews of some raging Heroes 'Toughest Girls of the Galaxy' models as well as some features on other companies products can be found at this link here.

Thoughts and comments are (as usual) most welcome.

Sunday Round-up

A fiendish plan by my former captors to lure me back into their clutches almost succeeded this week so my article output was somewhat reduced...fortunately a chance equipment failure gave me time to seek a way out of my predicament...

...fortunately a teleporting ally from the Marvel Universe Miniatures Game name of Nightcrawler managed to assist with my escape and I sought refuge with the Iron Empires Nertha, the Faceless Mother who shared my interest in the necromantic arts...

...as a swift getaway seemed likely I had a look at some likely escape routes. Unfortunately there's a lot more gangs of roving mercenaries on the roads than I was used to and the road system along the Devils Run is pretty random...

I have therefore decided to ingratiate myself with two of the local gangs 'The Law Haulage Company' and the 'Hauls Angels' and you'll be able to follow my progress with that particular project here.

I'll also be continuing my infiltration of the Iron Empire by visiting a few of their characters over the next week or so...

Thoughts and comments are (as usual) most welcome.

Unboxing Raging Heroes - Nertha the Faceless Mother

"Want to know a secret..."

In this feature we're going to look at one of the characters for the Iron Empire...

For those of you who are interested in the background for Raging Heroes various 'Toughest Girls of the Galaxy' projects then the link to their original Kickstarter can be found here, their last project is here and their own website is located here. Most of their original Kickstarter is now available to purchase retail. There is also apparently a game system in development but until then I'm sure there are many other systems that you can be using them for...

First we'll have a brief look at the background for the Iron Empire and then we'll meet Nertha the Faceless Mother of the empire.

THE IRON EMPIRE (IE)
The Iron Empire is made up of exiled people that have somehow stumbled upon necromantic knowledge from alien pharaonic gods. They combine Prussian and Germanic influences with some kind of Aegyptian cyber necromancy that allow them to raise the dead and create bio-mechanical aberrations.

Nertha the Faceless Mother

Nertha is about life and renewal. 

The Iron Empire is in a terrible vicious circle of death. While they were in exile from Earth, its people were exposed to heavy radiations and a great number died. Most of the surviving ones became sterile or gave birth to babies that were not viable.

When these lost travellers discovered the Aegyptian artifacts, they were able to revive a great many of their people, by making them more or less undead. So they are now desperately seeking a way to bring back life again into their world and, at the same time, they have become so dependent on the necromantic Aegyptian technology that they can't break free from the 'undeadness' of their society. Necromancy has become the main source of power, both physical and political, in the Iron Empire. And so, as much as the Empire claims to be at war with other factions to get a technology that would give them back fertility and life, most of the people in power don't want to let go of the amazing power and control that necromancy has given them.

The story of Nertha is a tragic one, yet also, it is a story of hope. Being of noble lineage, Nertha died during the exile while she was pregnant. Brought back from death, she is now fated to forever be a soon-to-be mother who will never give life. When she awoke to her new un-life, Nertha was in a state of shock for many months. When she recovered her sanity, her life in the high arcanes of power made her a direct witness to the unwillingness of the priesthood and of many political figures to break away from 'undead-ness' and bring back the hope of a real life in the Empire.

So Nertha has taken it upon herself to find the secret of true resurrection, or anything that could heal her people. To do this, she has chosen to become a priestess in order to gain access to the Aegyptyian mazes and learn the secrets the priesthood is keeping. She's also undertaken many solo journeys to attempt to uncover details of rumours that are whispered about true resurrection. No one knows exactly what she's learned and whether she plans to eventually overthrow the priesthood's hold on the people... Her furtive, ghostly appearances on the battlefield and the miracles she has accomplished have made her a true legend and, for some even, a living goddess. And many pray for her visit as she has been said to be able to hold back Death Herself...

Nertha the Faceless Mother - Unassembled

Here's pictures of both sides of the unassembled model parts.

A Brief Note About Resin Models.

Also it's worth noting that many resin models have a slightly greasy feel caused by the substance they use to stop them sticking to the moulds during production and this can cause issues with paint not sticking to the model properly. Carefully washing the parts in soapy water will remove this should your model be unduly affected. Parts that are bent (or that aren't and you want to be) can be corrected by heating up slightly in warm water and then bending into the required configuration.

Nertha the Faceless Mother - Assembled

There are a few minor issues you may encounter with this model but nothing major. Firstly it's theoretically possible to put the arms on the wrong sides though the correct ones do align much better so try both or check my assembled pictures...admittedly this is an unlikely mistake due to the way the cloth falls but still worth mentioning. The hands are fairly tiny so be careful when handling them and attaching them to the model..luckily the thumbs are a giveaway so you shouldn't get these the wrong way. The only other part is the separate right leg but this is a large piece with an obvious attachment point so should cause no problems.

Nertha the Faceless Mother - Renders

Here's a look at some renders from the Kickstarter process that may interest you all

Other unboxing and reviews of some raging Heroes 'Toughest Girls of the Galaxy' models as well as some features on other companies products can be found at this link here.

Thoughts and comments are (as usual) most welcome.