Dominate the futuristic battlefield with this heavily armored Vanguard Shock Trooper. Featuring a massive railgun and a high-mobility thruster pack, this miniature is perfect for representing elite heroes or terrifying high-tech adversaries in any sci-fi tabletop game.
A high-tech soldier has just touched down via jetpack, weapon raised as the exhaust smoke billows around their feet.
A formidable elite mercenary, a high-ranking space marine champion, or a technologically advanced bounty hunter acting as a mid-to-late game boss.
Artist: Eldritch Foundry
Type: HERO
Pose: Braced combat stance, forward-leaning.
Action: Standing/Readying
Mood: determined
Action Category: Defending
Genre: Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Post-Apocalyptic
Suitable Locations: orbital space station corridor, futuristic city rooftop, industrial manufacturing plant, high-tech military bunker, cyberpunk slum alleyway, alien planet colony, derelict starship engine room, underground research facility
Encounter Scenarios: an elite corporate security guard intercepting the party, a bounty hunter tracking a target across a cityscape, a player character's specialized heavy-infantry build, a high-tech mercenary hired to protect a shipment
Power Level: Deadly (score 72/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Warhammer 40K (perfect): Excellent proxy for a Tau Empire Fire Warrior, Pathfinder, or even a custom Primaris Space Marine Lieutenant in Phobos armor.; Starfinder (perfect): Ideal for a Soldier or Mechanic class using power armor.; Infinity (good): Fits the sleek, high-tech aesthetic of PanOceania or Yu Jing heavy infantry.; Stargrave (perfect): Perfect for a Power Armored trooper or a Captain/First Mate.; Cyberpunk RED (good): Works well for a high-end Arasaka or Militech heavy response unit.
Race: Human (Armored), Sex: Indeterminate, Build: Athletic, Size: Medium, Age: Ageless/Indeterminate, Style: realistic sci-fi
Also suitable as: Android, Warforged, Robot
Distinguishing Features: full-body power armor, mechanical flight/stabilizer vanes, shoulder-mounted sensor/weapon pod, horizontal-slatted visor helmet
Weapons: Heavy Pulse Rifle / Railgun: A long, blocky futuristic rifle with a top-mounted scope, multiple cooling vents on the barrel, and a substantial stock.; Twin-linked Laser / Missile Pod: A double-barreled device mounted over the right shoulder, connected to the backpack assembly via a mechanical arm.
Armor: Full Plate Power Armor (metal/composite, total); Full Helmet (metal/composite, head)
Equipment: Stabilizer Wings, Belt Pouches
Accessories: Jetpack Exhaust
Character Classes: Soldier (high%), Bounty Hunter (high%), Artificer (Armorer) (medium%)
NPC Role: Elite Guard / Mercenary
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Anime / Manga-style, Grimdark, Intimidating / Imposing
Cultural Aesthetic: East Asian — Japanese
Hairstyle: Helmeted (hair hidden)
Similar to characters: Master Chief, Doom Slayer, Samus Aran, Gundam-style pilot, Tau Crisis Suit, Mandalorian Warrior
Miniature Dimensions: 37.3mm H x 40.4mm W x 34.0mm D (base: 50.0mm)
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