Thorakitai medium infantry command WM-18-01-2024 lighter support weapons became hugely

lighter support weapons became hugely useful for patrolling and small-scale engagements

These are led by a Platoon Commander built from the plastic sprues

Larger than the Pup Shelters and also closed at both ends the A-frame tents not only protected the soldier from the elements but also their equipment

In a world as dangerous as Erehwons

Although the Freeborn maintain a number of hidden worlds as supply bases

Thorakitai medium infantry command WM-18-01-2024 lighter support weapons became hugelyThe term Thorakitai plural Thorakites is used sparingly by Polybios to refer to Achaian and Seleucid troops of the mid second century BC. That they were armoured is plain enough Thorakitai means 'cuirassier' and Polybios' describes them as acting in support of lighter troops. It is likely they were armed with the long shield the theuros and in that respect they might be thought of as a more heavily armoured version of the Thureophoroi (shield