Freedom Squadron returns!
Action & adventure await in a world inspired by the greatest action figure franchises of the ‘80s and ‘90's
Latest Updates from Our Project:
FREEDOM SQUADRON: FIELD MANUAL PDF HAS BEEN RELEASED!
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Feb 24, 2022 at 07:49:51 PM
Those of you who had the Freedom Squadron: Field Manual PDF as part of your tier/order should have received an email from Backerkit with this item today, just in time for GenghisCon! Be sure to check your other tabs if it doesn't show up in your primary mailbox. If for some reason you have not received an email please contact us and let us know what email you used for backing. We will get your copy of the PDF sent out promptly!
More is coming down the pipeline. We are just double-checking everything and adding final touches. We thank you so much for your patience and support!
PREVIEW: VENOM Vehicles!
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Feb 03, 2022 at 05:08:36 PM
As we wait on printer proofs and other finishing touches, let's share a preview of something fans have been asking for since day one: VENOM vehicles!
Hydra Specialized Attack Tank
Hydra Specialized Attack Tank
The Hydra made its first battlefield appearance in 2021 at the Second Battle of Thermopylae, where they had devastating effects on TAC Troops. Their unique design allows them to both provide anti-personnel suppression with their mini-guns and anti-vehicle fire with their cannons. Combining this with their ability to rotate their weapons for a full 360 degree range of fire and their dual cannon turrets, it’s easy to see where they get their namesake. In less than an hour, a single Hydra wiped out an entire TAC Tank Battalion and regiment of infantry. When World War III ended and it was revealed that VENOM controlled these vehicles, they ramped up their attacks. Now the main staple of their forces, these two-man weapons can roll into any battlefield and seize control of it with little effort.
SIZE 8 (Huge)
HANDLING +0
TOP SPEED (MPH) 65
TOUGHNESS 56 (36)
CREW 1+1
Notes: Heavy Armor, Sensor Suite, Sloped Armor, Targeting System, Tracked.
Weapons:
4× Miniguns (Range 50/100/200, Damage 2d8+4, AP 3, ROF 4; HW, pintle mount on each corner)
2× 100mm Heavy Cannons (Range 100/200/400, Damage 4d10, AP 25, ROF 2; HW, Stabilizer, Turret)
Nightstriker Stealth Fighter
Nightstriker Stealth Fighter
The Nightstriker made its first appearance during the middle of World War III, much to the dismay of the Trans-Atlantic Coalition. These small, extremely maneuverable fighters could out-turn, out-climb, and out-dive anything in the air at the time.
The balance of the air war was quickly lost and the Neo-Communist Bloc’s pilots began making night raids on airfields and convoys. Due to this new tactic, members of the Coalition dubbed these crafts as Nightstrikers and feared the skies as long as they remained. Eventually, countermeasures were employed to negate their stunning maneuverability and advanced weapons. Long after the war is over, though, VENOM still uses these specialized jets for surgical strikes and surprise attacks.
Cannons are normally a last resort weapon, but the Nightstriker employs special smart ammo that can semi-guide itself to its target over a much larger distance. The explosive warhead allows a much smaller cartridge to pack the punch of a full-sized laser while keeping the size small enough that a plane can carry tens of thousands of shots, essentially guaranteeing that they will never run out in combat.
Based on top secret designs VENOM obtained from China, Sea Stars were created and deployed in the last years of World War III by the Neo-Communist Bloc. These small, one-man craft are powered by six Thruster MAC-2 Turbojets, giving as they hunt and destroy enemy submarines. VENOM adapted them to guard their underwater bases and they have become a terror in the waters. Even Freedom Squadron’s highly maneuverable Devil Ray has a hard time dealing with these fast-moving vehicles, and many ships have been lost to their lightning-fast attacks.
8× Deployable Aquatic Mines (Range -, Damage 4d6, AP 6 vs. ½ the vehicle’s Armor value (round up); HW, MBT)
Last Call!
over 2 years ago
– Tue, Jan 18, 2022 at 03:45:55 PM
Alright, folks! This is the last call on getting your surveys done and your addresses confirmed. Tomorrow we will be sending out the email notices that we will be locking addresses. You will have 48hrs from that time to make any needed changes. We thank you so much for your patience, participation, and - as always - your support!
The Evil Beagle Team
Heads Down
over 2 years ago
– Fri, Jan 07, 2022 at 06:21:32 PM
We're in another cycle of crunch here at Freedom Bastion, so apologies again for a gap in updates. Since we've got our heads down, let's share the Edge of that name (and some)!
HEADS DOWN!
REQUIREMENTS: Novice, Shooting d8+
This gunner has enough control over their trajectory that even targets behind cover hug the ground. When laying down Suppressive Fire, the hero ignores up to 2 points of penalties from Cover, Range, Scale, or Speed.
KEEP THOSE HEADS DOWN!
REQUIREMENTS: Seasoned, Heads Down!
Targets who are Distracted or Wounded by the hero’s Suppressive Fire are Vulnerable as well until the end of their next turn.
HORSESHOES AND HAND GRENADES
REQUIREMENTS: Novice, Athletics and Shooting d6+
When an attack with an area effect weapon fails, it doesn’t mean the character somehow failed to throw a grenade or fumbled the trigger on a rocket launcher. It means the attack deviates and strikes somewhere else instead (see Area Effect Attacks in Savage Worlds).
This hero knows close enough is good enough with horseshoes and hand grenades. When this character’s area effect attacks deviate, divide the deviation result in half.
JUDO THROW
REQUIREMENTS: Seasoned, Athletics d8+, Martial Artist
Back throws, hip throws, pick-ups, leg reaps, shoulder throws, and trips round out your arsenal of martial arts techniques. When you successfully Push an opponent (see Savage Worlds), you inflict your usual unarmed damage. You may choose whether the thrown opponent is pushed backwards or thrown forward.
Also, here's some mysterious preview art!
The End is Near! Get those survey in!
over 2 years ago
– Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 01:14:35 AM
As we are coming to the end of the year we will be getting prepared to get everything shipped in February. As such, we will start to charge cards on Backerkit this coming weekend. We do have a few backers who have not completed their surveys. We have sent you a reminder to get this done via email. Be sure to check all of your emails tabs and folders. We want to ensure everyone's information is accurate.
As always we thank you so very much for your support!
