 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
 |
|||||||||||
|
A Brief History of Warzone, Warzone Resurrection, and Warzone Eternal Warzone began in the 1990s as a tabletop miniatures wargame set in the dark techno-fantasy universe of Mutant Chronicles, created by the Swedish company Target Games. The setting combined gothic horror, dieselpunk, and corporate warfare, with megacorporations like Bauhaus, Capitol, Mishima, and Imperial battling both each other and the demonic forces of the Dark Legion. In the 2010s, British company Prodos Games revived the franchise with Warzone Resurrection (2013). This version used detailed resin miniatures and a modernized ruleset blending dice and cards. The game emphasized alternating activations and cinematic gameplay. While praised for its miniatures and lore fidelity, production and licensing issues caused support to fade, and Prodos eventually lost the Mutant Chronicles license. In 2023, Res Nova Games launched Warzone Eternal, a new spiritual successor. It returned to the classic skirmish feel of the original 1990s editions, focusing on streamlined, tactical gameplay and faithful representation of the Mutant Chronicles setting. The game aims to restore Warzone as a modern, accessible tabletop skirmish rooted in the grim, corporate-driven wars of the Dark Symmetry. Warzone Eternal Being an old Warzone fan since its original release, I backed their Kickstarter out of pure nostalgia. I recently received the first miniatures, and I have to say — I’m quite happy! The minis are every bit as good as modern ones but still retain that distinct Warzone feel. They’re a bit on the chunky side, yet they have a modern touch while staying true to Paul Bonner’s classic artwork. The casting is done in a slightly soft and flexible material, which is both a blessing and a curse. On the downside, you can cut it easily with a sharp hobby knife, but filing doesn’t really work. On the upside, it holds its shape well and feels very durable — almost immune to damage from falling or rough handling. Mishima Corporation Mishima is one of the great Megacorporations of the Solar System in the Mutant Chronicles / Warzone universe. Rooted in ancient Japanese traditions, Mishima combines strict feudal hierarchy with modern industrial and military power. The corporation’s society is divided into noble samurai clans and countless common workers, all bound by loyalty to the Overlord on Mercury. Its forces favor honor, discipline, and close-combat prowess, often relying on powered armor, blades, and short-range weapons. Beneath the surface, Mishima’s culture is steeped in duty, family, and the pursuit of glory—even in the face of corruption and the encroaching Dark Symmetry. In battle, Mishima’s warriors embody the spirit of the samurai, bringing ancient codes of honor to the brutal wars of the megacorporate future.
The Brotherhood The Brotherhood is the spiritual and moral heart of humanity in the Mutant Chronicles / Warzone universe. Formed after the first Dark Legion invasion, it stands as a unifying faith devoted to the Light and the preservation of mankind’s soul. Led by the Cardinal and his Inquisitors, the Brotherhood fights tirelessly against heresy, corruption, and the Dark Symmetry’s insidious influence. Its warriors, from the zealous Inquisitors to the psychic Mystics, wield both faith and mental power as weapons. The Brotherhood’s miracles and powers of the Art can heal the wounded, shield the faithful, or unleash devastating holy force upon the forces of Darkness. More than an army, the Brotherhood is a crusade - humanity’s last, sacred defense against the cosmic evil that seeks to consume all life.
The Mortificators are the Brotherhood’s most feared and fanatical order — warrior-monks who embrace pain, penance, and death as paths to spiritual purity. Clad in black armor and marked with ritual scars, they believe that by mastering suffering, they transcend the weakness of the flesh and become living instruments of the Cardinal’s will. Operating in small, silent brotherhoods, Mortificators carry out assassinations, purges, and acts of holy retribution against the enemies of humanity. They wield blades and pistols with equal precision, combining stealth, faith, and ruthless efficiency. To the faithful, they are saints of sacrifice. To the heretic, they are the shadow of divine judgment, the whisper of death in the name of the Light.
Warzone 2nd edition plastic Trencher, Prodos Capitol trooper, Mödiphius Legionnaire and the new Warzone Eternal Hatamoto.
|
|||||||||||
