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	As of 2021, Warpath (the large-scale wargame) is receiving little support from Mantic Games. Despite a successful Kickstarter, the game never really took off. Models are available on Mantic's online store and from some other retailers, but no supplements or new units have appeared for some time.		As of 2021, Warpath (the large-scale wargame) is receiving little support from Mantic Games. Despite a successful Kickstarter, the game never really took off. Models are available on Mantic's online store and from some other retailers, but no supplements or new units have appeared for some time.

	However, the Warpath Universe is alive and well. Deadzone (the skirmish game in the same setting) is proving very popular and saw the release of its 3rd edition in October 2021 with many new releases planned over the next year. [[Firefight], which sits somewhere between Deadzone and Warpath in offering 'platoon-level' combat, has undergone an extended open beta test in preparation for the current release from March 2022 and shows definite promise. Free beta rules and army lists can be downloaded from Mantic's website and Firefight Open Public Beta Playtest Group on Facebook.		However, the Warpath Universe is alive and well. Deadzone (the skirmish game in the same setting) is proving very popular and saw the release of its 3rd edition in October 2021 with many new releases planned over the next year. [[Firefight]], which sits somewhere between Deadzone and Warpath in offering 'platoon-level' combat, has undergone an extended open beta test in preparation for the current release from March 2022 and shows definite promise. Free beta rules and army lists can be downloaded from Mantic's website and Firefight Open Public Beta Playtest Group on Facebook.

	Firefight seems to be doing well and even earned a [https://www.beastsofwar.com/featured/ontabletop-industry-awards-2022/ "best miniature wargame of 2022" from OnTableTop]. They offer [https://www.manticgames.com/games/digital/firefight-digital-rules-free-sample/ free starter rules], which pits Enforcers vs. Marauders, so you can give it a try using [[spehss mareens]] and [[ork boys]].		Firefight seems to be doing well and even earned a [https://www.beastsofwar.com/featured/ontabletop-industry-awards-2022/ "best miniature wargame of 2022" from OnTableTop]. They offer [https://www.manticgames.com/games/digital/firefight-digital-rules-free-sample/ free starter rules], which pits Enforcers vs. Marauders, so you can give it a try using [[spehss mareens]] and [[ork boys]].

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Current Status

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	As of 2021, Warpath (the large-scale wargame) is receiving little support from Mantic Games. Despite a successful Kickstarter, the game never really took off. Models are available on Mantic's online store and from some other retailers, but no supplements or new units have appeared for some time.		As of 2021, Warpath (the large-scale wargame) is receiving little support from Mantic Games. Despite a successful Kickstarter, the game never really took off. Models are available on Mantic's online store and from some other retailers, but no supplements or new units have appeared for some time.

	However, the Warpath Universe is alive and well. Deadzone (the skirmish game in the same setting) is proving very popular and saw the release of its 3rd edition in October 2021 with many new releases planned over the next year. Firefight, which sits somewhere between Deadzone and Warpath in offering 'platoon-level' combat, has undergone an extended open beta test in preparation for the current release from March 2022 and shows definite promise. Free beta rules and army lists can be downloaded from Mantic's website and Firefight Open Public Beta Playtest Group on Facebook.		However, the Warpath Universe is alive and well. Deadzone (the skirmish game in the same setting) is proving very popular and saw the release of its 3rd edition in October 2021 with many new releases planned over the next year. [[Firefight], which sits somewhere between Deadzone and Warpath in offering 'platoon-level' combat, has undergone an extended open beta test in preparation for the current release from March 2022 and shows definite promise. Free beta rules and army lists can be downloaded from Mantic's website and Firefight Open Public Beta Playtest Group on Facebook.

			Firefight seems to be doing well and even earned a [https://www.beastsofwar.com/featured/ontabletop-industry-awards-2022/ "best miniature wargame of 2022" from OnTableTop]. They offer [https://www.manticgames.com/games/digital/firefight-digital-rules-free-sample/ free starter rules], which pits Enforcers vs. Marauders, so you can give it a try using [[spehss mareens]] and [[ork boys]].

	==Gameplay==		==Gameplay==

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	[[Image:Photo-main.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|center\|Fucking Awesome]]		[[Image:Photo-main.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|center\|Fucking Awesome]]

	~~==Firefight==~~
	~~A [[Combat Patrol\|smaller wargame]] that uses 50 to 100 models per side.~~

	== Unlikely prequel to 40k ==		== Unlikely prequel to 40k ==

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Firefight

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	==Firefight==		==Firefight==
	A smaller wargame that uses 50 to 100 models per side.		A [[Combat Patrol\|smaller wargame]] that uses 50 to 100 models per side.

	== Unlikely prequel to 40k ==		== Unlikely prequel to 40k ==

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	[[Image:Photo-main.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|center\|Fucking Awesome]]		[[Image:Photo-main.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|center\|Fucking Awesome]]

			==Firefight==
			A smaller wargame that uses 50 to 100 models per side.

	== Unlikely prequel to 40k ==		== Unlikely prequel to 40k ==

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Deadzone

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	A second edition was released in mid 2016, and the several expansions released afterwards have introduced the GCPS, the Mazon Labs corporation (think PMCs, but with Plague experiment beasties), and the Nameless (It Came From The Deep).		A second edition was released in mid 2016, and the several expansions released afterwards have introduced the GCPS, the Mazon Labs corporation (think PMCs, but with Plague experiment beasties), and the Nameless (It Came From The Deep).

	Also noteworthy: the game system gets mainly positive feedback since 2nd Edition released.Though eclipsed by other skirmish games like [[Necromunda]], [[Kill Team]], or even [[Osprey Games\|Stargrave]], the reviews highlight the streamlined rules balanced vs tactical diversity of factions (although the reports are mainly centered around the more popular factions: Enforcers, Veer-Myns, Plague and Rebs).		Also noteworthy: the game system gets mainly positive feedback since 2nd Edition released. Though eclipsed by other skirmish games like [[Necromunda]], [[Kill Team]], or even [[Osprey Games\|Stargrave]], the reviews highlight the streamlined rules balanced vs tactical diversity of factions (although the reports are mainly centered around the more popular factions: Enforcers, Veer-Myns, Plague and Rebs).

	A third Edition was announced and released on October 25th, 2021. It mainly polishs the system, making it more comprehensive by reworking some abilities, keywords and miniatures profiles and equipment options. An online app to make lists is available at https://mantic.easyarmy.com/ (for 2nd edition, battlescribe is still viable).		A third Edition was announced and released on October 25th, 2021. It mainly polishs the system, making it more comprehensive by reworking some abilities, keywords and miniatures profiles and equipment options. An online app to make lists is available at https://mantic.easyarmy.com/ (for 2nd edition, battlescribe is still viable).

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The Factions

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	*[[Plague]]: Ordinary citizens turned into vicious killing machines by an ancient alien mutagen, created by an unknown party and stored in tempting archaeological artifacts, last defeated in the dawn time by an early Asterian empire. They are the most combat-orientated of all the factions.		*[[Plague]]: Ordinary citizens turned into vicious killing machines by an ancient alien mutagen, created by an unknown party and stored in tempting archaeological artifacts, last defeated in the dawn time by an early Asterian empire. They are the most combat-orientated of all the factions.
	*[[Rebs]]: A rag tag army of anarchists and freedom fighters. Although humans have a strong presence, the Rebels can field a variety of alien species such as the Yndij (cat-people), Sorak (which walks on its arms and shoots with it's feet. Seriously!), Sphyr (shark people who had their ocean world accidentally turned into a desert by a human navigational error, woops!), Zees (because EVERYTHING is better with monkeys), and the almighty Teraton (massive teleporting space-dinosaurs!). Nowadays they have been rebelling for almost 300 years, so they could be considered a state in their own right. Also their first rebellion was over Taxes and lack of representation (you know what to do internet). Currently Deadzone only.		*[[Rebs]]: A rag tag army of anarchists and freedom fighters. Although humans have a strong presence, the Rebels can field a variety of alien species such as the Yndij (cat-people), Sorak (which walks on its arms and shoots with it's feet. Seriously!), Sphyr (shark people who had their ocean world accidentally turned into a desert by a human navigational error, woops!), Zees (because EVERYTHING is better with monkeys), and the almighty Teraton (massive teleporting space-dinosaurs!). Nowadays they have been rebelling for almost 300 years, so they could be considered a state in their own right. Also their first rebellion was over Taxes and lack of representation (you know what to do internet). Currently Deadzone only.
	*[[Veer-Myn]]: Space [[Skaven]]. Literally every skaven invention turned up to eleven is available to them, so their weapons make great replacement for the expensive GW toys. Also they have giant Drill vehicles, for all you poor DkoK enthusiasts		*[[Veer-Myn]]: Space [[Skaven]]. Literally every skaven invention turned up to eleven is available to them, so their weapons make great replacement for the expensive GW toys. Also they have giant Drill vehicles, for all you poor DkoK enthusiasts.
	*[[Z'zor]]: Bug people. Still only a Dreadball team at this stage.		*[[Z'zor]]: Bug people. Still only a Dreadball team at this stage.
	*Mercenaries: Not a faction per se, but there are around 20 specialist mercenaries in the game that can be used with any of your factions, with some limitations ie some can only be used with a set list of factions. Mantic's mascot character, the Intergalactic Trans-dimensional mercenary Blaine, is one of these (he also appears as a merc in the fantasy universe, in Mars Attacks, and as a coach and player in Dreadball)		*Mercenaries: Not a faction per se, but there are around 20 specialist mercenaries in the game that can be used with any of your factions, with some limitations ie. some can only be used with a set list of factions. Mantic's mascot character, the Intergalactic Trans-dimensional mercenary Blaine, is one of these (he also appears as a merc in the fantasy universe, in Mars Attacks, and as a coach and player in Dreadball).
	*Assorted other aliens: Between Dreadball teams and MVPs, and Deadzone mercenaries, there are so many different alien species with fluff and miniatures in the games that it makes a certain Grimdark universe look like upstate Maine.		*Assorted other aliens: Between Dreadball teams and MVPs, and Deadzone mercenaries, there are so many different alien species with fluff and miniatures in the games that it makes a certain Grimdark universe look like upstate Maine.

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The Factions

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	==The Factions==		==The Factions==
	*[[Asterians]]: Space elves and their army of drones. Amazing leadership and shooting abilities with every drone able to release a smoke screen of poisonous gas, and have hovering weapon platforms that do things like shoot exploding balls of plasma. Also have a faction of naturists who ride large beasts and wield swords and bows and arrows made out of futuristic polymers, and take Arthur C. Clarke's "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" as a personal mantra. Also they are tri sexual, which means the elves androginity is finally somewhat justified.		*[[Asterians]]: Space elves and their army of drones. Amazing leadership and shooting abilities with every drone able to release a smoke screen of poisonous gas, and have hovering weapon platforms that do things like shoot exploding balls of plasma. Also have a faction of naturists who ride large beasts and wield swords and bows and arrows made out of futuristic polymers, and take Arthur C. Clarke's "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic" as a personal mantra. Also they are tri sexual, which means the elves androginity is finally somewhat justified.
	**[[Matsudan]]: Already available as Dreadball team the samurai-sumo-esque space lizards will join the Asterians in their struggle for balance against dishonorable mankind.		**Matsudan: Already available as Dreadball team the samurai-sumo-esque space lizards will join the Asterians in their struggle for balance against dishonorable mankind.
	*[[Corporation]]: The main human faction and the bad guys of the setting, along with a number of incorporated alien species who are <s>wageslaves in perpetual capitalist servitude who along with all the human poors are not permitted on the wealthy human worlds</s> prosperous and welcomed members of galactic society. The armies are all private military contractors, since technically no state exists to have a government army, meaning you could field the first brigade of the Taco Bell Division and reenact the final climactic battle 'The Scouring of Kentucky'. Minis very much inspired by the current 'war on terror' forces crossed with various recent 'Future Soldier' programs.		*[[Corporation]]: The main human faction and the bad guys of the setting, along with a number of incorporated alien species who are <s>wageslaves in perpetual capitalist servitude who along with all the human poors are not permitted on the wealthy human worlds</s> prosperous and welcomed members of galactic society. The armies are all private military contractors, since technically no state exists to have a government army, meaning you could field the first brigade of the Taco Bell Division and reenact the final climactic battle 'The Scouring of Kentucky'. Minis very much inspired by the current 'war on terror' forces crossed with various recent 'Future Soldier' programs.
	**[[Mazon Labs]]: A sub list of the Corporation constructed using the minis and characters found in the Star Saga box, for Deadzone only.Sinister scientists, guards and their experiments, [[Resident Evil\|Umbrella Corporation]] in Spaacee!		**Mazon Labs: A sub list of the Corporation constructed using the minis and characters found in the Star Saga box, for Deadzone only.Sinister scientists, guards and their experiments, [[Resident Evil\|Umbrella Corporation]] in Spaacee!
	**[[GCPS]]: The ordinary troops of the Corporation. In Warpath they can cooperate with Marauders.		**GCPS: The ordinary troops of the Corporation. In Warpath they can cooperate with Marauders.
	**[[Enforcers]]: The Corporation's special forces, in service to the Council of Seven, the unified will of the seven mega-corporations that are the true power behind the GCPS, and used to intervene against enemies foreign and domestic. They wear armour that looks a bit like Iron Man's suit and have access to a variety of high tech gadgets, and are created with physical and psychological modifications and training not dissimilar from the Spartans in HALO. The armour is slightly older Forge Father technology, sold as black box units (crack it open to see how it ticks and it self destructs) to the Council in way to keep the fragile peace through trade, which is why they're almost as tough as the Forge Fathers themselves.		**[[Enforcers]]: The Corporation's special forces, in service to the Council of Seven, the unified will of the seven mega-corporations that are the true power behind the GCPS, and used to intervene against enemies foreign and domestic. They wear armour that looks a bit like Iron Man's suit and have access to a variety of high tech gadgets, and are created with physical and psychological modifications and training not dissimilar from the Spartans in HALO. The armour is slightly older Forge Father technology, sold as black box units (crack it open to see how it ticks and it self destructs) to the Council in way to keep the fragile peace through trade, which is why they're almost as tough as the Forge Fathers themselves.
	*[[Forge Fathers]]: The space dwarves with lots of high tech toys. Guns in this faction either melt through armor like butter or spray bullets like it's going out of style. The tough faction unsurprisingly. They are also a faction which manages surpression very well.		*[[Forge Fathers]]: The space dwarves with lots of high tech toys. Guns in this faction either melt through armor like butter or spray bullets like it's going out of style. The tough faction unsurprisingly. They are also a faction which manages surpression very well.