Re: Gurkhas in Stargrunt II.

Stuart Murray wrote:

> I think the greatest differences in the rules would be to do with
> motivation, from what I've heard and read the Gurkas are very highly
> motivated and professional troops, in addition to being fearsome
> close assault troops.  I think some modifications should be made for
> specific terrains, the Gurkas are excellent jungle troops but poor
> in Artic regions. So in jungle terrain perhaps increase the sensors
> to max, decrease the amount of poor terrain, and possible always
> make the Gurkas CO and highly motivated.  Just one or two ideas to
> start thinking about.

I think terrain modifications are best left to individual scenarios. 
Anyway, with VR and such any professional troop will be trained in 
any terrain. Motivation is a good idea.
 
> The Gurkas generally use standard British Army kit, you could just
> use the exssiting NAC troops and paint the skin tones differently
> (but not the officers !).  The only really different kit is the
> Kukuri (sp ?), however, I think it would be great to see miniatures
> representing the Gurkas in true jungle kit.

I would just like a few to put in with ordinary NAC models to make 
the unit look a bit different.
 
> As an aside, how about some head variants of the NAC with berets.  I
> know there are some NAC troops with berets but I would like so see
> more.  Then perhaps I could field a unit or two of paras.

I'd rather not have the berets. Real troops don't go into battle 
without helmets.
 
> OK so if I'm on a what I'd like to see in SG II miniatures mode here
> is a bit of a list:
[snip]
> Vehicle crews with SMGs 

There already are generic vehicle crews in the SL range.

> Medics ! 

Combat medics? or MASH types?

> Door gunners for VTOLs 
> Light infantry for the NSL 
> Gurkas 
> Mortars and Crew 
> GMS/H ground mounts and crew
 
How about doing some GMS/L teams first?

	Steve

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