Three new box sets from Mongoose are due to appear in your local stores this week - two sets for Babylon 5, and the awesome Overseer Bug for Starship Troopers!
Overseer Bug
First termed "king bugs" by SICON Intelligence, this was quickly changed when the true nature of their role within Arachnid colonies was understood.
Overseer Bugs are a mass of carapace plates and ridges, from which hang eight legs with wickedly sharp claws. A pair of double-wings sprout from the carapace which appear barely able to keep it in the air.
The Overseer Bug provides a solid level of direct command over lesser bug sub-species and is capable of replacing a brain bug in the battlefield. However, it possesses none of the brain's awesome processing capabilities and has weaker psychic powers. They form a conduit between queen, brain and warriors, increasing the responsiveness of entire bug swarms and so are often made priority targets by the Mobile Infantry.
If you are looking for a solid unit that can absorb incoming fire while maintaining solid command of your Arachnid force, with the added bonus of being able to shred anything that gets into range, the Overseer Bug is for you!
The Overseer Bug is priced at $44.95 USD.
EarthForce Personnel
Ready to place themselves in harm's way to protect civilians and the ideals of the Alliance, this selection of EarthForce personnel are perfect for use with the Babylon 5 RPG.
Sporting a range of officers and soldiers, from bridge crew to GROPOS grunts, this box set continues the range of collectible Babylon 5 miniatures from Mongoose Publishing.
The EarthForce Personnel set is priced at $29.95 USD.
Vorlons
Many expeditions have been sent into the Vorlon Empire to learn more about this enigmatic race but none have ever returned. On the few occasions the Vorlons have acknowledged the existence of these ships, they have merely stated that the expeditions met with an unfortunate accident and suggested that no others are sent. Some have theorised that the Vorlon Empire is surrounded by dangerous hyperspace currents and other navigational hazards that only the Vorlons themselves are able to negotiate, though others are certain more sinister events have taken place in order to preserve the secrecy of these worlds. The Vorlons have thus become more myth than reality in the eyes of many races and many wild stories are told about them. There are tales of fantastic cities of unbelievable technology on their worlds and living ships miles across. It is even said that anyone seeing a Vorlon will be instantly turned to stone.
The Vorlons set is priced at $29.95 USD.