Ruling the League

THE NEW MODELS AND RULES FOR THE LEAGUE OF ITALIAN STATES ARE OUT

AAR - The League of Italian States and Free Australians versus The Federated States of America

"In the wake of the attack at Pulau Tioman and the loss of the 47th Reserve Fleet, the Federated States of America took a far greater interest in the general disorganisation and rampant piracy crippling the war effort in the South China Sea,. The American command in the area authorised the activation of the 56th Reserve Fleet, resting and refitting in nearby waters, to engage the Chinese Federation and the Imperial Bond directly.

Bolstered by the addition of several newly commissioned cutting-edge ship designs and even one of the mighty Boston-class submersibles, the Reserve Fleet became a formidable force under the command of Rear-Admiral John T. Whiston, and made full speed for the Strait of Malacca where they could pass into the South China Sea past Singapore.

Before they could reach the Strait, they encountered several pirate vessels apparently operating under their own volition. Suspecting ties to the Imperial Bond, especially with the presence of an Italian Hunter Fleet, Whiston ordered the reconnaissance elements of his fleet to track them, and eventually found a small base amid a series of small islands off Banda Aceh. Seeing it as a personal duty to rid the area of such rogues, the order was given to attack..."

- The Cauldron: War in the South China Sea

Naval Battles of 1872

Allies and Mercenaries in Dystopian Wars 2.0

KNEE-JERK REACTIONS TO THE NEW RULES FOR ALLIANCE NATIONS AND MERCENARY COMPANIES

Reinforcements for the League

THE LEAGUE OF ITALIAN STATES ARE JOINED BY THREE MORE SQUADRONS

The League of Italian States

A LOOK AT THE LEAGUE OF ITALIAN STATES - A WORK IN PROGRESS

The Fleet so far...

Back when 1.1 Edition Dystopian Wars was released and the League of Italian States came out shortly after, I decided I had found my second fleet. Two boxsets with a solid 1270pts worth of models between them, the Italian States have a lot to offer - beautiful models, new gaming options like the Tiny squadrons of Torpedo Boats, and some interesting rules like the Amplified Shield Generators, Inventive Scientists and Elite Crew. In this short article, I make excuses for only painting a small number of Italian ships.