Saturday, September 26, 2020

Hittite Chariots - Infamy Infamy Chariot Rules

Finally coming to the end of the first phase of unpainted Hittites before on to the Egyptians, 

These are the elite of the Hittite army, heavy chariots to lead the vanguard of the Hittite forces, I will need more to complete the army, but more on that for future purchases.

Wonderful castings by Wargames Foundry, the packs come with three warriors so you can vary the Warriors within each vehicle.

Unlike the rules within Infamy Infamy, Chariots in Kings of Bronze are not the moving platform to deliver warriors to the battle, they are the rolling battle wagons designed to break the enemy ranks and ride down the enemy.

As such the warriors will not leave to dismount from the chariots but will fight on board in hand to hand combat.

Chariots will withdraw 2" for any point of shock on the group irrespective of the result, after one round of combat.

If an enemy warrior or cavalry group moves within 4" of a group of warriors in chariots on the flank or rear the chariots may choose to evade.

Movement Light & Medium 2D6 + 6" Heavy 2D6 + 2"

Chariots may not enter broken ground.

Chariots against Open Order Foot receive a +2 in combat

May generate fervour if stationary. 

They may carry a group of Chariot Runners who can deploy anywhere up to the limit of the chariots movement.




Really looking forward to getting these on the table, my only slight niggle is the challenge to cram three crew men in the Chariots, the Hittites were heavier than their Egyptian counter parts and were crewed by three men as opposed to two, jus not sure how I can get an extra figure in the back of the chariot.


The stats for Infamy Infamy.

Heavy Chariots

Type

Elite Warriors

Points Value

22

Weapon

Mixed, Pila

Strength 

8

Armour

Step Out

Aggressive Attack

Characteristics

Heavy

2

Always

Darken the skies


Medium Chariots

Type

Warriors

Points Value

18

Weapon

Mixed, Pila

Strength 

8

Armour

Step Out

Aggressive Attack

Characteristics

Medium

1

Always

Darken the skies


Light Chariots

Type

Inferior Warriors

Points Value

14

Weapon

Mixed, Pila

Strength 

8

Armour

Step Out

Aggressive Attack

Characteristics

Light

1

1

Darken the skies



16 comments:

  1. These chariots look great, Stuart! The Wargame Foundry chariots are, indeed, great models.

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    1. Thanks Jonathan, agreed the warlord one were just to fragile for my liking.
      Cheers
      Stu

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  2. looking good Stu are you giving the chariots unlimited ammo ? our are they going to be limited to 2 our 3 ?

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    1. 3 for chariots, but was thinking unlimited for the light/scout chariots as their combat skills and armour are lower.
      Cheers
      Stu

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  3. Ooo chariots! Looks good Stu

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  4. Rules for withdraw and evade sound quite good

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    1. Still work in progress I am imagine they may need a tweak once we have played them through in anger.
      Cheers
      Stu

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  5. Cracking job Stuart! Even in 10mm it can be tricky to get 3 figures on board.

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    1. Not found anyone yet who has solved for it Steve, even if I added a third not sure how anyone could fight from the platform.
      Cheers
      Stu

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  6. Wonderful job on your Hittite chariots, lovely painting and basing!

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    1. Thanks Phil, really pleased with the basing, although they might have to be careful not to lose a wheel :-(
      Cheers
      Stu

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  7. Nice work chariots are one of the things that make ancients such fun....them and elephants

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    1. A few more to go yet Matt, but really pleased how these turned out.
      Cheers
      Stu

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  8. Great work on these chariots Stu - I would say the capacity issue is down to the designer/manufacturer, not the end user - I cant see how you could squeeze a third figure in there....

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    1. Breathing in might do the trick Keith... As for carrying chariot runners as well, I am hoping bronze age man was a lot smaller than todays average gentleman.
      Cheers
      Stu

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