The beginnings of the UCM were bathed in fire and blood. The alien Scourge attack on Earth and the Cradle Worlds left humanity reeling. What was left of the fleet fled to the Colony Worlds to licktheir wounds for 150 years. In the colonies life is bleak and hard, but relatively safe from invasion. Humankind toiled for that time, building a brand new army and a new fleet with emerging technology. In this militaristic state, the United Colonies of Mankind was born. Gone were the lavish ways of old Earth, replaced by frugality and utilitarianism. Their fleet reflected their existence, as simple, mass-produced ships that accomplish their goals with little pomp or ceremony. Entire armadas leave the shipyards on an almost daily basis, grinding the war machine every forward to take the fight to the Scourge and any others that might get in their way. This box contains an entire UCM Battlefleet, with (almost) everything you’ll need to raise a fleet for your games of Dropfleet Commander. This set contains plastic ships, which provide a solid core for your fleet and some more advanced ships to fill particular roles. Add just a Quick Start Rulebook and a set of dice, and you'll have everything you need for your new fleet. The plastic Cruisers and Frigates can be assembled in dozens of ways, each with a very specific place in the fleet. From the up-armed Cobra Heavy Lasers of the St Petersburg Heavy Cruisers, all the way down to the troop landing capacity of the New Orleans Strike Carrier. This box also includes a set of resin UCM Launch Assets, to best represent the fighters bombers and torpedoes used to support the fleet. The UCM have heavy armour and balanced weaponry, making them an excellent starter faction. This box contains: 1 Battleship 4 Cruisers 2 Destroyers 1 Monitor 2 Cutters 8 Frigates 2 Corvettes 2 Lighters UCM Launch Assets Bases * 2 Destroyers can instead be built as 1 Heavy Destroyer * Contains multi-part plastic miniatures, acrylic bases and resin launch assets. Miniatures supplied unpainted and unassembled. This kit will require cleaning and assembly, and could need some small holes filled. Acrylic bases may have a pale blue protective film which can be removed before use.
