Re: Warhammer 40k/Battlefleet Gothic Mod: Imperium at War.

[Epytron_Omega]

When Empire at War comes out, I will be starting work on a mod called Imperium at War.  It is based on Warhammer 40,000 and Battlefleet Gothic.  Simply put, I am working on my own mod, so far its just me but I soon hope to have others join me.  This mod right now includes the Imperial Fleet, and Gaurd, and Chaos Space Marines as well.  I have a basic list of space units that you can be able to build.  Note that there are no fighters, as they will accompany the cruisers and such.  Each cruiser and above with have a small compliment of two types of fighters and a bomber squadron as well. each ship has two squadrons of Thunderbolts (fighter), a squadron of Vultures (fighter), and a sqaudron of Valkyries (bomber). When you build a ship that has the fighter launchers you will get an additional two squardons of Thunderbolts, two squads of Vultures and another squadron of Valkyries.  If anyone is willing to help, please dont be hesitant to offer your services, everything is welcome.  I have attatched a few pictures of the Imperial Navy fleet, atleast three of the cruisers, so tell me what you think, they arent up to par with Only War 2's models, but I like them because they are low in poly count.   Enough of my rambling, enjoy.

 

Tech 1:

Firestorm Gunboat

Sword Gunboat

Station Level 2

 

Tech 2:

Dauntless Frigate

Falchion Frigate

Overlord Cruiser

Station Level 3

 

Tech 3:

Lunar Cruiser

Mars Cruiser

Custom Cruiser 1

Station Level 4

 

Tech 4:

Gothic Cruiser

Custom Cruiser 2

Emperor Battleship

Station Level 5

 

Tech 5:

Retribution Battleship

Apocalypse Battleship

Custom Battleship 1

Custom Battleship 2

 

Overlord Cruiser

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Azrel_Omega/Star%20Wars%20EAW/BFG%20Mod/IC5.jpg

Gothic Cruiser

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Azrel_Omega/Star%20Wars%20EAW/BFG%20Mod/IC4.jpg

Custom Cruiser 1

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Azrel_Omega/Star%20Wars%20EAW/BFG%20Mod/ICCustom.jpg

 

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[lt_wentoncha]

Nice, though I would imagine space hulks pose a considerable challenge. What about ground units? Get the models from Dawn of War?

[Mystic Gohan]

Great idea, i'm a big 40K fan, collect chaos myself. However i think i will shoot you if you don't include the tau  ;D

 

Good luck.

[Epytron_Omega]

Nice, though I would imagine space hulks pose a considerable challenge. What about ground units? Get the models from Dawn of War?

 

Hulks will be a challenge, but Im sure I will manage... as for the ground units... that is what I wanted to do, just take the models out of DoW, however the IG dont have a special weapons squad, so I would have to play around with the models to get the rocketeers as well as other heavy weapons units... Just have to get the models out, as I dont have DoW... yet.  I never saw a point in buying it, I didnt really care of the demo, it didnt feel 40k enough for me.

 

However i think i will shoot you if you don't include the tau

 

The Tau... who knows maybe in an expansion to the original.  As of right now, I will only be the two sides, Imperials and Chaos, as I dont want to get too far ahead of myself just yet.  As soon as the editors are released for importing/exporting .alo files I will start testing these units ingame.  All cruisers, or rather all normal cruisers and not the final custom cruisers are complete, mesh wise, just need to work on a texture for the main unit, then sub textures for the different arrays of turrets/fighter bays.  After I have completed the Custom Cruisers, as well as the Custom Cruisers, I will begin construction of the battleships, then after it is complete.... on to the custom Battleships.  Also I was thinking of designing a Cannon ship for each side, however the cannoness of this is somewhat slim, so Im going to through it out unless I can work it in correctly.  Another thing I want to test is multiple fighter bays, being that some of these models have fighter bays that will upgrade the number of fighters per ship and I think it would be cool to have them launch from multiple points.  Anyway,  thats enough for now, I will hopefully have an update for you soon with atleast one of the battleships and the full cruiser fleet... Untill then, see this pic of the four basic cruisers and one of the custom cruisers.  This one might be replaces soon, however, so just enjoy it for now... Im going to play around with the different extensions to see what would look well rounded.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Azrel_Omega/Star%20Wars%20EAW/BFG%20Mod/Cruiserfleet.jpg

 

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[lt_wentoncha]

The legion of steel mod already has a lot of extra IG units skinned, actually, including rocket launcher squad. The difference is Heavy Bolter or Melta MG squad is attachable to another squad rather than a stand alone squad itself.

 

Lookin' good m8

[Juggernaut1985]

Too late.

 

http://www.onlywar2.gamemod.net/

[Epytron_Omega]

Thanks for linking to Only War's 2 site, I have been there several times, and I have posted in my first post that I have know about them for some time... My mod is different as I dont have the Space Marines or Necrons, but might in an expansion to my original mod.  What I like about several of the 40k mods being out is that there should be a variety of units to play with, so it will be nice to play their mod, and I hope that people will enjoy my mod as well.

 

The legion of steel mod already has a lot of extra IG units skinned, actually, including rocket launcher squad. The difference is Heavy Bolter or Melta MG squad is attachable to another squad rather than a stand alone squad itself.

 

Where can I get this mod?  Im on DOWfiles.com and nothing is there about the Legions of steel... if you could get me a direct link, that would be nice.

 

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[lt_wentoncha]

Well I don't see anything on OW2 with Chaos....

 

Anyways

 

Legion of Steel

http://dawnofwar.filefront.com/news/Dawn_of_Steel_mod_webpage_back_online;24626

[Epytron_Omega]

thanks alot for the link, Im going to download the mod now... I just need an importer for max, do you know of any that dont require you to have DoW?

 

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[Epytron_Omega]

well I have a small update to the first custom cruiser.  Unfortunitly I havent had the time to work on a texture for the wonderful fleet I am creating just yet, however I do have a picture of the latest custom cruiser.  I still dont have an importer for max so that I can play with the models from the game, but I am still trying on that end, if anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated... anyway here is the first custom cruiser.

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Azrel_Omega/Star%20Wars%20EAW/BFG%20Mod/ICCustom1.jpg

 

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P.S. Sorry for the Double Post.

[Epytron_Omega]

Hello all, its been nearly a month and I have some updates, nothin to big but its enough to show.  Along with insertiontango I have been producing the Imperium Space Station, based on Port Calibur, and as of now, it is up to Level 2.  I have screenshots for you all, so here ya go. Enjoy, and any feedback is appreciated.

 

Space Station Level 1

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Azrel_Omega/Star%20Wars%20EAW/BFG%20Mod/ISB1.jpg

 

Space Station Level 2 (not fully complete)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Azrel_Omega/Star%20Wars%20EAW/BFG%20Mod/ISBlvl2.jpg

 

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