Though of course the Adeptus Mechanicus does run the monopoly of technology around the Imperium, there is a number of menial works that don't usually draw the attention of a tech priest, nor even a novice. The crews of ships need to have some most basic skills, as not every spaceship in the galaxy can afford to have a Mechanicus Adept on board.
Such certified mechanics thrive all over the galaxy, specially on remote worlds, where the grasp of the Omnissiah is not that firm. Though they can barely do anything more complex than refuelling small vehicles or basic nut-screwing, they are essential for the survival of civilization, as they can patch ships up or make elemental repairings on infraestructure, until a more qualified hand can arrive to take over the situation.
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More qualified? I'm the boss here!
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places like the Eastern Fringe, pilots and captains, as well as local
dwellers, tend to address these rogue professionals, as they are way
more approachable than the Adepts of Mars, or even sometimes they are
the only option available in the middle of nowhere. It is said that some
of them have amassed knowledge enough through the years to enable them
to make more complex works that not always the Adeptus Mechanicus would
gladly approve. They might agree to improve your ship... for a price.
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Whatever, but I want my ship fixed, I'm in a hurry
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They all need to be authorised by the Adeptus Mechanicus to perform their duties, and are usually monitorised by an Adept when available.
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However, they can handle minor repairings on their own
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Not authorised to screw smaller nuts
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I didn't see the point of painting these red or pretend them to be Mechanicus-like or whatever, as I did with these other fellas. They had a totally different vibe, so I painted them in earthy colours:
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Come on, people, the client is waiting!
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This pic would make much more sense if they were looking at a ship or something
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O, fine noblemen, would you assist this errant knight?
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These Astropolis minis are a real treat, so expect the rest of them during the next weeks!
More awesome work mate!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I was in kind of the mood of doing these dirty mechanics just ike that, nothing too over the top. They were fun to do!
DeleteExcellent work on this very eclectic bunch of Mechanics Suber, could see them fitting in any sci-fi or apocalyptic setting
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think that's one of the most valuable things about this whole range, that they work nicely for a number of ambientations. That's also why I opted for this kind of palette, far from any Adeptus Mechanicus looking. I hooe they work!
DeleteThey're a very cool bunch of models with a lot of character. I think you made the right decision to paint them in "normal" colours. They look like the kind of guys you might find in the world of Alien.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Right, they can blend in quite a number of settings. Painting them into a AdMech style wouldn't have worked that well, I believe...
DeleteThese figures are great, tons of character and they have a real grungy look to them which your painting's brought out! They could easily fit into the background of a 1970s scifi movie :-)
ReplyDeleteTheir retro vibe is quite apppealing, isn't it? I feel like I now need more tools, benches, motor pieces and so!
DeleteNice work on some really fun miniatures!
ReplyDeleteThank you! These whole Astropolis thing is pretty enjoyable, should have painted them years ago!
DeleteThis is a great bunch of mechanics! I can totally see them hobbling around the back end of some spaceport somewhere. Could even hire them on to help some crew secure some forgotten piece of machinery...
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I like the way you think! :D Dammit, now I have to give it a real thought! XD
DeleteLas minis de Astropolis son una delicia, perfectas para jugarlas en cualquier reglamento futurista. Pueden hacer tanto de PJ, como simplemente PNJ o poblar la mesa, para darles más vida.
ReplyDeleteEl trabajo de pintura muy Bueno, jugando con los diferentes tonos de color usado, les dan un aspecto de curritos recién salidos de un turno doble de agotador trabajo en gravedad cero. Me encantan.
¡Gracias! Es justo lo que dices, valen para cualquier cosa, yo estoy encantado con todo lo de Astropolis :)
DeleteWonderful work - it's always good to see due consideration given to the grunts and the menials. And a big thanks for introducing me to Astropolis miniatures. I had never heard of them before and I really love them.
ReplyDeleteThank you! They always add "something", don't they? We always pay a lot of attention to super special characters, but what really makes a scenario work is this kind of people. Glad you like them!
DeleteGreat work Suber ... lovely detailed paint job. It's good to note that you made the minis look like they had a hard day's work with the color scheme.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Right, in this ruthless galaxy they have to work really hard under the Mechanicus vigilant eye!
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