News: Italian Peacekeepers Attacked

"Italian Peacekeepers stationed around Light Springs have come under attack during a routine patrol."

"It is believed that members of the NLA are responsible for the attack which left 2 dead and several injured. The attack happened around dawn as the group approached the centre of the town. A number of residents came out of their homes to berate the soldiers, throwing bottles and bricks in their direction."

"The scene quickly escalated as gun shots rang out amongst the crowd, with the first Italian hitting the ground dead. The residents dispersed and the Peacekeepers engaged the terrorists head on."

News: Paratroopers Drop In

'Members of the 1st Airborne have dropped in the fields around Dopetown today as tensions rise within the area. There has been an increasing number of NLA members making the town their home and garrison.'

'General Papanu Guinea said that the men were "prepared for war, wether they be outnumbered or under equipped" and that these terrorists were nothing more than "cowards and traitors".'

Planning Things Out

This post is just as much for me as it is for you guys. I'm going to jot down what Factions are main players in this civil war, and what miniatures I plan on using to represent them. Enjoy!

P.S. This is the list for 15mm, I shall also make a list for 28mm at some point.

Natongan Liberation Army(NLA):

- Peter Pig African Militia

- Peter Pig PLO

Natongan Defence Force(NDF):

- Peter Pig IDF (for Airborne)

- Peter Pig Professionals (Regulars) with head swaps (M1 Helmet).

Natongan Security Forces:

- Peter Pig African Regulars w/ Kepi and berets w/ SLRs/G3s

- QRF Saxon APC

British SAS:

- Peter Pig bareheaded Professionals

UN Peacekeepers:

- Peter Pig Professionals w/ M1 helmets and Turban head swaps (Indian Peacekeepers).

Personalities:

- Ivan Koslov (Peter Pig Mr Arms Dealer)

- Goodwill Hunter (TBD)

- British Prime Minister (Peter Pig Civilian)

Bugabu Border Guard:

- Peter Pig Hardened Militia

Intel: Joseph Kiki

Name: Joseph Kiki

Age: 40

Occupation: Leader of the NLA, Politician

Attributes: Stocky build, goatee beard, smokes cigars on a regular bases, always surrounded by bodyguards.

Notes: Father of rebel commander Luke Kiki, has a home on the outskirts of Hopetown, his informants are situated in Dopetown and Hopetown, as well as those dotted around the countryside.

News: 1st Airborne Division Mobilises

Above: Members of the elite 1st Airborne prepare to be deployed into the heart of NLA territory.

'Today, members of the elite 1st Airborne Division have been deployed into the heart of NLA territory. Their commanding officer Jeffrey Lang assured us that they will take care of these pests with "unforgiving judgement" and was certain that they'd be home for dinner: "These 'Soldiers' are nothing but terrorists, scum of the earth, and we shall not tread lightly. I assure you that we shall take care of these subhumans swiftly and affectively. May God bless us all."'

News: Riots On The Streets Of Hopetown

Above: Natongan citizens riot on the streets of Hopetown in protest of Goodwill Hunter's cooperation with the British.

'Today hundreds of Natongan nationals took to the street in protest of the governments military ties with the British Army. A spokesperson for the group, called Natongan Action, said "We as a nation have to leave the past in the past. Our colonial overlords gave us indepence a long time ago, so why are they still involved with our military and politics? It is time for President Hunter to sever ties with these overlords, they have no business being here. If he refuses, we will continue to protest, and we cannot promise to be peaceful."'

'Natongan Action have close links to the NLA and act as their political wing, this relationship has not been hidden and, in the past, has been promoted by leading members of both groups. President Hunter responded by calling off his planned parade of the city centre.'

Update: Ideas and Miniatures

So, following the background, I have decided to do two separate scales: firstly, there'll be the war between Natonga and Bugabu. This will be played using the AK47 Republic rules and shall be 15mm scale.

Secondly, there will be the civil war played using Force on Force rules with the Bush War supplement. This will be in 20mm.

Natongan Defence Force:

• In 15mm, I shall be using Peter Pig's IDF, with a custom paint job, and using his range of vehicles (Centurion and M113)

• In 20mm, I shall be using Elhiem's IDF as well as Underfire IDF, again with a different paint job. Vehicles will be from various manufacturers.

British Armes Forces / Special Forces:

• As the British are only involved in the civil war, they will only be in 20mm. I shall be using Elhiem's British, as well as their Generic special forces, and SAS circa. Early 2000s.

• Vehicles will be from SandS Models, as well as other manufacturers.

Natongan Liberation Army:

• Again, only appear in the civil war so they will be in 20mm. I'll be using Elhiem's Somalians/African Militia/Insurgents.

• They will be armed with a mix of old Soviet weapons and AKs.

Bugabu Armed Forces:

• For 15mm BAF, I'll be using Peter Pig's Regulars from his AK47 Republic range, and QRF for Tanks and APCs

• In 20mm I shall be using Elhiem's Iraq Army, possibly going to try and green stuff some body armour onto them. I'm the civil war they won't be aggressors, as such, they'll be acting as UN Peacekeepers.