Anyone been redading the news on CotF at the various sites?
Champions of the Force Explores EU Characters
April 28, 2006
Warriors of the light side take on the powers of the dark side of the Force from across all eras of the Star Wars saga in the Star Wars Miniatures: Champions of the Force expansion set, due to hit shelves this June from Wizards of the Coast.
Containing characters from the feature films, video games, novels and micro-series, this set pits Sith against Jedi in battles that could decide the fate of the galaxy. And while players can look forward to some new versions of core characters, the Champions of the Force is the first Star Wars Miniatures set to focus heavily on fan-favorite characters from the Expanded Universe, including characters from The New Jedi Order, Republic Commando, and Knights of the Old Republic I and II. Expect heavy hitters such as Darth Malak, Darth Bane and Jaina Solo to make their miniatures debut in this set.
This 60-figure set will be available in booster packs containing seven random miniatures, including one rare or very-rare figure. Since the new set is only available in booster packs there will be no scenario booklet or similar item associated with the set.
Read preview articles about this set from authors Sterling Hershey and Gary M. Sarli, as well as additional information about the Champions of the Force expansion set on the official Wizards of the Coast site here.
http://www.starwars.com/gaming/other/rpg/news20060428.html#hljshttp://www.kidzworld.com/site/p6648.htm Courtesy of Wizards
Star Wars Minis: Champions of the Force Set Previews
The Star Wars Miniatures game is an awesome mix of Star Wars action, plastic toys and strategy combat. It turns all the heroes, villains, droids, clones and Jedi from the Star Wars movies into plastic figures and gives them attack and defense ratings so you can battle with them! The next set, Champions of the Force, is all about the heroic Jedi and evil Sith, and it drops on June 9, 2006. We have exclusive previews of figs from this new set right here. Check 'em out and click the pics for bigger images!
Star Wars Miniatures: Champions of the Force Preview Images
Star Wars Miniatures: Varactyl Wrangler Fig Info
Figure: Varactyl Wrangler
Faction: Fringe
Cost: 6
Hit Points: 10
Defense: 12
Attack: +3
Damage: 10
Set #: 60/60
Rarity: Common
Special Abilities:
· Empathy - Allies with Savage within 6 squares lose Savage.
· Grenades 10 - Replaces attacks: Range 6; 10 damage to target and to each character adjacent to that target; save 11.
· Melee Attack - Can attack only adjacent enemies.
Star Wars Miniatures: Varactyl Wrangler Strategy Tips
Keep this guy away from combat! Don't let his grenades fool you, this guy needs to be cowering behind a wall as he gives your Rancor the "Good monster, have a cookie!" treatment. Team him up with a strong commander to boost all your beasts and it's party time! Once all your monsters have been defeated, then have him start tossing his grenades. But, if you ever let him use his normal attack, you need to have your brain checked.
Star Wars Miniatures: Dark Trooper Phase II Fig Info
Figure: Dark Trooper Phase II
Faction: Imperial
Cost: 20
Hit Points: 50
Defense: 16
Attack: +7
Damage: 30
Set #: 48/60
Rarity: Uncommon
Special Abilities:
· Droid - Immune to critical hits; not subject to commander effects.
· Flight - Ignores difficult terrain, enemy characters, low objects and pits when moving.
Star Wars Miniatures: Dark Trooper Phase II Strategy Tips
This great, big, stompy robot is the little bro to the Dark Trooper Phase III from the Star Wars Miniatures: Universe Huge expansion set. This robotic soldier is a solid warrior that does a pile of damage when it hits! The trick is that it's not a great shot and it's pretty easy to take down. To use these goons well, back 'em up with some el-cheapo troops who can provide cover and combine fire to make sure they blast your opponent's troops to bits.
More Exclusive Star Wars Previews to Come!
This is just the tip of the iceberg! We have more preview pics and info of the upcoming Star Wars Miniatures: Champions of the Force expansion set, including a wee green dude and more.
Wizards thread with the stats for some new figs - read through the first page for all the stat details provided:
http://boards1.wizards.com/showthread.php?t=632322&page=1&pp=30The main points:
Qui-Gon Jinn, Jedi Master
HP:110
Def: 20
Atk: +14
Dmg:20
Cost: 35
Darth Nihilus
HP: 100
Def: 19
Atk: +12
Dmg: 20
Cost: 44
Republic Commando - Boss
HP: 30
Def: 17
Atk: +9
Dmg: 20
Cost: 19
Hoth Trooper with Atgar
HP: 80
Def: 8
Atk: +3
Dmg: 30
Cost: 15
Very impressed with Qui-Gon - He has 5 force with the following skills:
Adaptation (re-roll init) - 1 force
Force Spirit 6
Sweep
Master Speed
And another take:
Nihlus
Cost: 44
HP: 100 Def: 19 Atk: +12 Dam: 20
SA: Unique, Melee, Double (?)
Force 5, Drain Life (Force 1, range 6, 10 damage to target, remove 10 from Nihlus), Sith Hatred (Force ?, 10 damage to all enemies within 2 squares), Sith Hunger (Force ?, replaces attacks, range ?, 20 damage to target, remove 20 from Nihlus, steal a FP if target has one)
Quigon
Cost: 35
HP: 110 Def: 20 Atk: +14 Dam: 20
SA: Unique, Melee, Double (?)
Force 5, Force Spirit 6, Anticipation, Master Speed, LS Sweep
Republic Commando-Boss
Cost: 19
HP: 30 Def: 17 Atk: +9 Dam: 20
SA: Order 66 (?), Stealth, Mobile Atttack, Unique (?)
CE: Follower within 6 may make an immediate attack
Atgar Cannon
Cost: 15
HP: 80 Def: 8 Atk: +3 Dam: 30
SA: Heavy Weapon, (can't attack if less than 40 HP remain), (splash 10 damage for adjacents, save 10, if missed (including target), save 11 for adjacents if hit), Mounted Weapon (?)
The stuff with question marks is stuff I put in because they weren't mentioned. It is quite possible they won't have the stuff I added.
Personally, I am leaning toward Boss being a non-unique.
