Bosch's All the 'Mechs

  Model: Spider SDR-5V Mass and Tech Base: 30 tons (Light) / Inner Sphere Miniature Source: Inner Sphere Support Lance ForcePack Paint Scheme: Free Worlds League Marik Militia Notable Pilot: n/a All paints used are from Army Painter unless otherwise noted. This miniature was sprayed with Matte White. The base coat is Marik Purple (AKA Purple Alchemy in the Speedpaint 1.0 range). Details include Parade Chrome (AKA Shining Silver), Ricol Red (AKA Pure Red), Ultramarine Blue, Death Commando (AKA Deep Gray) and Bounty Hunter Green (AKA Shamrock Green Speedpaint 2.0). The base was painted with Apple Barrel Matte Black.

  The Free Worlds League, ruled over most of its existence by House Marik, is the oldest Successor State. So it felt only natural to begin this blog with them. (Tomorrow I'll talk more about the blog itself.) The Marik Militia has long been the backbone of the Free Worlds League Militia. At their peak they fielded a full 40 regiments, though many of these have fallen and had their colors struck over the centuries. Their base color is purple with blue accents on the left and red on the right. This is one of the first unit paint schemes published for BattleTech; it first appeared in 1988's Camo Specs booklet. Recon Lances are typically made up of fast Light and Medium BattleMechs. Their primary role is scouting, both mapping local terrain and finding the enemy. Upon engagement they hold the opposing force in place until heavier friendly units can be moved up, and then either withdraw or remain as flankers and harassers. This lance is notable for including two rather uncommon ...