Deadzone: Double Spectra

Just a  quick post this week as I've only got WIP's on the figure front and we've not been able to get a game in.

Whilst putting a post up on the Deadzone Facebook group I did wonder what a double Spectra list would look like. The model is so nice and painted up real easy so doing a second would not be a chore by any means.

In order to field two Vehicle type models you need to unlock them with three Troop type models each, so that would mean six Marionettes. With that many Marionettes to fit in in makes sense to use the Marionette Prime, not only is it the cheapest leader the Asterians can field it also has a decent splat to use with all those Marionette's.

I headed over to the best Deadzone builder currently available and put in the minimum requirements for the Strike Team. It quickly became apparent that it would need a 175/200 point team in order to fit double Spectra's as it just could not be done at 150 points. 

Looking at 200 points you get one of each type of Spectra which is ideal as the sword variant also looks good and it means the models can add some variety to the team. With your six Marionette's and the Prime you have 30 points left over to play with.

Prime With New Gold Identification Mark

I went with a Marionette Specialist with Grenade Launcher and the Matsudan Ozeki with Ion Barrage to add some field control. Both of these are able to Pin opposing models which means they are knocked down meaning they need to stand up (wasting an action) before they can act and also making them more vulnerable to the melee attacks of the Sword Spectra.

On the modelling front this is all pretty straightforward as I have all the models apart from trhe second Spectra. I did update the Marionette Prime a little to help it stand out from the others by adding a Gold identification mark on it's head. As for the second Spectra, well fortunately one of the expansions for Star Saga came back into stock this week, so it gave the reason to place an order. I have Retake the Blackstar on order along with the Spectra and a few other bits from the lovely Matt @The Pit Gaming who pointed out that it was available again. This also means I have the makings of yet another faction as the box contains the Volt Chaser Veer-myn.