No Limits Spugs

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Models by Spriggan Miniatures
No Limits Sci-Fi Wargames Spugs
Spug Background
heavily armoured
durability.
The Spugs are an insectoid species with a very

aggressive nature. They operate on an instinctive
hive level totally alien to humanoid races.
frontal
assaults
and
The Spug Exosuit is the pinnacle of the Spugs

armoury, heavily armoured, equipped with a
variety of heavy support weaponry, the Exosuit
can provide devastating firepower.
Appearance
Spugs are generally about 2 meters in height,
although smaller sub species are known to work in
the deepest regions of a Spug hive.
Technology
How their technology has evolved is a mystery, a
species with a hive collective mentality does not
normally possess individual creativity able to
develop new concepts. Perhaps it has been the
scavenger Spugs who have brought back
technology from other species which has been
adapted to their own use.
The most common of the Spugs have two legs,

two arms and a bulbous head. Their two large
thermo-compound eyes allow them to see and
detect a wide spectrum of light and heat.
The colour of the Spugs vary dependant on local
conditions. In a cold environment, they are blue or
white, warmer temperate areas will often see
brown and black colours and tropical locations
may see bright green and red markings.
Their use of ballistic and energy weapons is

widespread; from the standard carbine to the
powerful Shard and Laser Cannon, their weaponry
mimics much used by other humanoid species.
Hierarchy
The Spugs can manufacture a wide range of

advanced machinery and weapons. Landing craft
capable of delivering large numbers of warriors
from a hive moon to a planetary surface surpass
many of the dropships used by other humanoid
species.
The Spugs are similar to Earth's Ants and

Termites in many respects, they are formed into
hives with a Queen Spug at its center. The hives
may be either planet based or housed in gigantic
space faring hive moons. The hive moons are
capable of inter-galactic travel and have allowed
the Spug threat to spread to all corners of the
cosmos.
Terraforming And Hive Moons

The location of their original homeworld is not
known, the Spug ability to traverse the vast
regions of the interstellar void has spread them far
and wide.
The individual Spugs are bred for specific tasks,

with hatchlings grouped together to form units
from an early age. Each "clutch" of hatchlings are
then fed a special secretion of hormones from the
Queen's vassal gland which will determine their
ultimate role in the Spug hive collective.
The worlds on which the Spugs have settled are

transformed to make them more hospitable, they
tunnel many kilometres into the planetary crust to
harness the abundant geothermal energy. Above
ground, massive spires rise from the surface to
expel excess heat and keep the underground
labyrinths at a constant temperature.
There are several types of Spug caste, the

workers make up the majority, these are subdivided into specific hive tasks such as tunnelling,
construction and food preparation.
Over time, usually many decades, the climate of

the entire planet will be affected by the expelled
heat and gases from the heat spires.
The warrior caste are fewer in number, but their

responsibility is to guard the hive and acquire the
raw materials to maintain the community.
Hive Moons are colossal warren like constructions

with a seemingly disorganised array of specialist
cambers. Some of the hive moon is carved from
space debris, some is grown and cultivated by
specialist worker Spugs.
Within the warrior caste are various specialist unit

types. The scavenger Spugs scout new territories
and evaluate conditions. Jump Spugs have short
range flight capability and can conduct rapid
assaults. Tactical Spugs are the main infantry
units with varying weaponry and armour, some are
lightly equipped for speed and flexibility, others are
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Spug Warriors & Hardware
Exosuit
The Exosuit is the pinnacle of Spug bio-technical
knowledge. An injured Spug warrior may be
selected to be surgically grafted into an Exosuit.
Once installed, the warrior will live out the rest of
his life encased in a toughened armoured shell
bristling with powerful weaponry.
There are several types of drone and some larger

support assets available to the Spug hive.
The drones are all bipedal with the ability to use
complex weapons and machinery.
Omega Drone
The Exosuit has four weapon mounts onto which a

variety of heavy weapons may be fitted, this has
allowed the Exosuit to be adapted to various
configurations.
The Omega Drones are the elite Spugs. They are

fed a special cocktail of hormones by the hive
Queen. Although similar in appearance to the
other combat drones, the Omega drones have
quicker reflexes and tend to be more durable.
The Missile Launcher sub-system has been

created so that it will mount directly onto the Shard
Cannon or the Laser Cannon.
An Omega Drone may be attached to an infantry

unit as a unit leader.
Additional fuel pods are available to allow for

extended field service.
Nexus
The Nexus is a communications specialist able to
rapidly disseminate hive mind instructions. The
Spugs have produced a technological device to
allow for concurrent rather than sequential hive
mind instructions to be issued. This process allows
a single Spug to be in constant communication
with the hive mind and allow other members of a
unit to concentrate on combat.
Drones
The drones are the most numerous of the combat
Spugs. Drones operate in small units as the
infantry for the hive mind. There are light, regular
and heavy infantry units, these are deployed by
the hive as required.
Spug army
Other specialist drone units are known to exist, for

example, the Jump Spugs are equipped with short
range jump packs resembling mechanical insect
wings. These allow the Jump Spugs to make short
powered leaps to close on enemy positions
quickly.
Acknowledgements
The Spugs have been created by Spriggan
Miniatures.
The Drones tend to operate in units of four to nine

warriors although smaller units equipped with
specialist support weaponry are not uncommon.
Scavenger Scouts
As the Spugs harvest a new territory, the use of
mounted scavenger scouts is vital to determine
the disposition of hostile forces or even the best
location for a new underground hive.
Spugs are copyright Spriggan Miniatures 20042006 and are used with kind permission.
The complete range of Spugs may be found online
at www.SprigganMiniatures.co.uk.
The Spugs have utilised various creatures as

mounts, often dependent on the local lifeforms
encountered. The most common mount has been
a large bipedal lizard called a Toranant.
Custom green templates by Matt Lyon.

Image editing by Mark Carmichael.
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Units
Omega Drone
There are no named characters in a Spug force

and few individuals. The hive is what counts!
AC
9
Unit leaders or communications drones do exist,

although their function is primarily to act as a
conduit for the hive mind.
There is no rigid unit structure within Spug forces.

Units usually operate in units of four to nine
warriors. Light and regular infantry units will often
have Specialist Nexus Drones attached to provide
additional capability.
RA
6
CC
6
ST
4
T
4
W
1
CO
5
AR
-
Hive Mind
Shard Carbine (UC5, 8/+1, 16/+0, 24/-1, RoA2, ST5)
Omega Power Claw (UC6, ST7, PM-1)
Points Cost 44
Omega Drones may operate in units or as close

combat specialists attached to an infantry unit.
Unit Profiles
Vinculum
AC
10
RA
7
CC
7
ST
6
T
6
W
2
CO
6
Hive Mind
Powered Armour (2D10 save)
Resilience (+2)
Determined (re-roll failed CC attacks)
Heavy Shard Carbine
(UC6, 10/+1, 20/+0, 30/-1, RoA2, ST6)

Omega Power Claw (UC6, ST7, PM-1)
Points Cost
AR
5
Omega Drone
Nexus Comms Specialist

AC
8
95
RA
5
CC
5
ST
4
T
4
W
1
CO
5
AR
-
Hive Mind
Communications Specialist (Focal Model)
Points Cost 32
The Vinculum may be selected as the army

General. A Vinculum is usually equipped in
Powered Armour with an Omega Power Claw.
Nexus Communications Specialist
Vinculum Spug In Powered Armour
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Nexus Scanner Specialist

AC
8
RA
5
CC
5
ST
4
T
4
W
1
Regular Drone Infantry

CO
5
AR
-
AC
8
RA
5
CC
5
ST
4
T
4
W
1
CO
5
AR
-
Hive Mind
Shard Rifle (UC5, 10/+1, 20/+0, 30/-1, RoA1, ST6)
Options
One trooper in three may take a heavy weapon.
Refer to Heavy Weapon Drone
Points Cost 24
Hive Mind
Scanner (Focal Model)
Points Cost 29
Nexus Scanner Specialist

Regular Infantry
Light Drone Infantry

AC
8
RA
5
CC
5
ST
4
T
4
W
1
CO
5
AR
-
Heavy Weapon Drone

AC
8
Hive Mind
Options
One model per unit may be equipped with a
specialist close combat weapon
Shard Injector (+20 points)
RA
5
CC
5
ST
4
T
4
W
1
CO
5
AR
-
Hive Mind
Options
Trooper may take one of the following weapons
at the points cost indicated.
Toxcannon (+25 points)
Toxflamer (+18 points)
Shard Cannon (+33 points)
Duo-Laser Cannon (+35 points)
Points Cost 16

Refer to Heavy Weapon Drone
Points Cost 25
Light Infantry
Toxcannon Heavy Weapon
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Heavy Drone Infantry

AC
9
RA
6
CC
6
ST
5
T
5
W
1
CO
5
AR
5
Hive Mind
Powered Armour (2D10 save)
Resilience (+2)
Determined (re-roll failed CC attacks)
Heavy Shard Carbine
(UC6, 10/+1, 20/+0, 30/-1, RoA2, ST6)
Power Grappler
Jump Spug
(UC5, ST6, PM-1)
Options
Laser Cannon (+22 points)
Shard Cannon (+20 points)
Scout On Toranant
One model in a unit may take the following

additional equipment
Scanner (+4 points)
Communications Pack (+8 points)
Points Cost 64
Hive Mind
Rapid Move (1AC = 2)
Shard Rifle
(UC5, 10/+1, 20/+0, 30/-1, RoA1, ST6)

Claw Attack (UC4, RoA2, ST+0)
AC
10
RA
5
CC
6
ST
5
T
6
W
2
CO
5
AR
4
Points Cost
66
Heavy Infantry
Jump Spugs
AC
10
RA
5
CC
5
ST
4
T
4
W
1
CO
5
Scout Spug riding a Toranant (Conversion)
AR
-
Spug Cavalry
Hive Mind
Jump Pack
AC
10
(5AC to move up to 15, falls prone on a D10 roll of 10)
Shard Rifle
(UC5, 10/+1, 20/+0, 30/-1, RoA1, ST6)
Points Cost
40
RA
5
CC
6
ST
6
T
6
W
2
CO
5
Hive Mind
Rapid Move (1AC = 2)
Tail Attack
Shard Lance
(UC5, RoA2, ST+1, PM-1)

Claw Attack (UC4, RoA2, ST+0)
Points Cost
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AR
5
83
Support
The Missile Launcher module is designed to

attach directly to the Shard Cannon.
The Spug Exosuit is the most common of the

support assets available. Its range of weapon
systems allow it to be used in a variety of roles.
Other weapons available to the Exosuit include the

Harpoon Cannon and the Toxflamer.
The basic Exosuit chassis has the following profile
and points cost.
Tactical Exosuit
AC
10
RA
6
CC
6
ST
6
T
6
W
4
CO
5
AR
6
Exosuit Chassis
AC
10
Hive Mind
Large Model
Resilience (+2)
2 x Power Claws
2 x Shard Cannon
Options
2 x Shard Splinter Launchers (+14 points each)
Points Cost 156
RA
6
CC
6
ST
6
T
6
W
4
CO
5
CC
6
ST
6
T
6
T
6
W
4
CO
5
AR
6
Points Cost
84
Hive Mind
Large Model
Resilience (+2)
For example, a custom Exosuit with a mix of

weapons could be constructed as follows:
138
Exosuit Chassis
Shard Cannon
Laser Cannon
Heavy Power Claw
Harpoon Cannon
Total Points
Firedown Exosuit
RA
6
ST
6
The full points cost is paid for the most expensive

weapon. All subsequent weapons are added at
half the points cost (rounded up).
AR
6
Hive Mind
Large Model
Resilience (+2)
4 x Heavy Power Claws
Points Cost
AC
10
CC
6
The chassis may be equipped with any weapons

systems that may be mounted on the four weapon
points.
Assault Exosuit
AC
10
RA
6
W
4
CO
5
AR
6
Hive Mind
Large Model
Resilience (+2)
2 x Duo-Laser Cannons
2 x Shard Cannon
Options
2 x Shard Splinter Launchers (+14 points each)
Points Cost 160
Normal
Points
Build
Cost
83
33
25
21
19
83
33
13
11
10
150
Exosuits have operated as units consisting of two

to four Exosuits. Alternatively, they will operate as
individuals or as heavy weapons platforms
attached to Spug units.
Custom Exosuit Construction

There are other variants of the Exosuit, the
combinations of weapon systems can be mixed to
any degree.
A common variant of the tactical Exosuit is to
exchange one of the Shard Cannons for a Laser
Launcher.
Exosuit, Tactical Variant
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Vehicles
Support Drone
AC
8
RA
5
CC
5
ST
4
T
4
W
1
CO
5
Spugs have utilised a number of larger vehicles to

aid in their conflicts.
AR
2
Hightower Tripod
Hive Mind
Scanner
Remote Shard Cannon
The Tripod is a relatively lightweight vehicle

allowing superior visibility across the battlefield
and allowing supporting firepower to be called in
from a great height.
Shard Cannon has a toughness (T) 6, wounds (W)

value of 1 and an armour (AR) value of 4.
Points Cost
50
Hightower Tripod
A Support Drone is able to remotely control a

single heavy weapon mounted on a pivoting
control platform.
AC
10
The Support Drone must remain within command

(CO) distance to activate the weapon.
RA
6
CC
6
ST
6
T
7
W
5
CO
5
AR
6
Points Cost
148
Hive Mind
Large Model
Giant Strides
Resilience (+2)
1 x Scatter Laser
2 x Electro-Lashers
Damage Tracker
Mv Wp
Remote HMG (Conversion)
Drone Variants
Customisation of the Spug Drones allows players
to create their own unique unit armed with any
weapons that fit in with the style of the Spugs.
The basic Drone profile is given below, all that is
needed is the addition of weapons and any
appropriate equipment.
Drone
AC
8
RA
5
CC
5
ST
4
T
4
W
1
CO
5
AR
-
Points Cost
16
Hive Mind
Hightower Tripod Black Hat Miniatures
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Harvester
Firebug
The Harvester is a six limbed variant of the

Hightower Tripod. Although not as large as the
Hightower, it requires less resources to produce
and is usually available in larger numbers.
A heavy weapons platform for the Toxflamer has

evolved over the years into the Firebug. Also
armed with 2 Light Shard Cannons, the Firebug
often leads Spug advances to clear out dug in
infantry positions.
Havester
AC
9
RA
6
CC
6
ST
6
T
7
W
5
CO
5
Firebug
AR
6
AC
9
Hive Mind
Large Model
Rapid Move
Resilience (+2)
1 x Scatter Laser
2 x Electro-Lashers
Points Cost
141
RA
6
CC
4
ST
6
T
6
W
5
CO
5
AR
5
Points Cost
130
Hive Mind
Large Model
Rapid Move
Resilience (+2)
1 x Toxflamer
2 x Light Shard Cannon
Damage Tracker
Damage Tracker
Mv Wp
Mv Wp
Firebug
(Converted ZOIDS model)
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Armoury
Weapon profiles are detailed with the individual
points cost. Model profiles previously listed
already have the weapons points cost included.
The Light Shard Cannon is high rate of fire

medium powerd weapon often utilised on Spug
vehicles.
Toxcannon
Standard Ranged Weapons

There are two primary infantry weapons used by
the bulk of the Spug forces.
Shard Rifle
UC
SR
MR
LR
RoA
ST
DA
10/+1
20/+0
30/-1
Points Cost
UC
SR
MR
LR
RoA
ST
DA
10/+1
20/+0
30/-1
Penetration Modifier (PM) -1

Points Cost
25
The Spug Toxcannon is a projectile weapon which

can unleash a hail of toxic capsules much like a
Machine Gun. When these capsules strike a
target, they explode inflicting a devastating hit.
Toxflamer
Shard Carbine
UC
SR
MR
LR
RoA
ST
DA
8/+1
16/+0
24/-1
Points Cost
UC
Heavy Shard Carbine

UC
SR
MR
LR
RoA
ST
DA
10/+1
20/+0
30/-1
Points Cost
13
SR
MR
LR
Large (TTL)
RoA
ST
DA
Large Teardrop Template (TTL)

Points Cost
18
Although similar to the Toxcannon in appearance,

the Toxflamer has been reconfigured to unleash a
short range blast of toxic goo in a similar fashion
to a flame thrower.
Heavy Weapons
Infantry units have access to several heavy
weapons, but they tend to be available in small
numbers.
Shard Cannon
UC
SR
MR
LR
RoA
ST
DA
12/+1
24/+0
36/-1

Points Cost
33
Toxcannon Heavy Weapon
The Shard Cannon is the Spug version of a Heavy

Machine Gun. Its high rate of fire make it the ideal
anti personnel weapon.
Scatter Laser
SR
MR
LR
RoA
ST
DA
10/+1
20/+0
30/-1
Light Shard Cannon

UC
SR
MR
LR
RoA
ST
DA
10/+1
20/+0
30/-1
Points Cost
UC
18

Points Cost
27
The Scatter Laser is a rapid firing light laser

usually fitted to light walkers such as the Tripod.
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Shard Splinter Launcher

UC
SR
MR
LR
RoA
ST
DA
15/+1
30/+0
45/-1
Close Combat Weapons

Power Grappler
UC
Indirect
3 Blast
Knock Prone
SR
5
Points Cost
22
The Shard Splinter Launcher can lob a

fragmentation type explosive shell over intervening
obstructions to explode over a wide area.
MR
LR
Close Combat
RoA
ST
DA

Points Cost
The Power Grappler arm is the standard close

combat weapon for the Heavy Drone Infantry.
Laser Cannon
UC
SR
MR
LR
RoA
ST
DA
15/+1
30/+0
45/-1

Points Cost
35
A Laser Cannon packs a tremendously powerful

punch for a relatively small weapon. It is able to
recharge and fire at a rapid rate.
Heavy Infantry with Power Grappler
Omega Power Claw

UC
SR
MR
LR
Close Combat
RoA
ST
DA
Penetration Modifier 1
Points Cost
The Omega Drones have access to a powerful

close combat weapon specifically designed to rip
through enemy vehicles and other highly
armoured targets.
Heavy Infantry with Laser Canon
Harpoon Cannon
UC
SR
MR
LR
RoA
ST
DA
10/+1
20/+0
30/-1
15
Projectile Travel D10

Points Cost
Electro-Lasher
UC
MR
Close Combat
LR
RoA
ST
DA
Reach 2
Points Cost
19
The Harpoon Cannon is a large brutal bolt thrower

tipped with a razor sharp barb. When the bolt
damages a target, it may pass completely through
and strike another target in its path.
SR
18
The Lasher is an extendable metal whip-like

weapon capable of snaring an enemy and inflicting
a powerful electric shock.
The Harpoon Cannon is usually fitted to a vehicle

such as the Exosuit.
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Spug Cavalry Lance

UC
SR
MR
Exosuit Heavy Power Claw
LR
Close Combat
RoA
ST
DA
UC
+1

Points Cost
SR
MR
LR
Close Combat
MR
RoA
ST
DA
Residual Damage: When
LR
RoA
ST
DA
Close Combat
10
Shard Injector
UC
SR
Points Cost
21
A heavy version of the Omega Power Claw is

utilised on the standard Exosuit. Drawing on the
Exosuits large power cell, the Heavy Power Claw
has a higher rate of attack than the Omega Drone
variant.
a target model is
damaged by a Shard Injector, place a single residual
damage counter next to the model. Each time the
model is subsequently activated, it will suffer another
immediate strength (ST) 7 damage roll. There is no
need to roll to hit and the target does not get an armour
save, just the damage roll is made.
Points Cost
24
Small numbers of the Light Infantry may utilise a

Shard Injector. This is a very rare weapon as it is
not easy to produce.
Assault Exosuit with four Power Claws
Vehicle Mounted Weapons

Many of the support weapons detailed are
primarily designed to be mounted on vehicles such
as the Exosuit.
Light Infantry with Shard Injector
However, weapons such as the Shard Cannon

may be mounted on a weapons platform and
crewed by a Spug trooper.
The tip of Shard Injector is a single micron thick

and able to penetrate most armour. Once it has
penetrated a target and inflicted damage, the
residual effect of the injected enzyme will continue
to eat away at the target.
Future Updates
Shard Injector Residual Damage Liquefying Counters
Watch out for new Spug units in the future as they

are released on www.WargamesUnlimted.com.
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Large Teardrop
(TTL) Template
Medium Teardrop
(TTM) Template
Shard Injector Liquefying Counters
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No Limits Sci-Fi Wargames Spugs

The Spugs are an insectoid species with a very

The Spug Exosuit is the pinnacle of the Spugs

The most common of the Spugs have two legs,

Their use of ballistic and energy weapons is

The Spugs can manufacture a wide range of

The Spugs are similar to Earth's Ants and

Terraforming And Hive Moons

The individual Spugs are bred for specific tasks,

The worlds on which the Spugs have settled are

There are several types of Spug caste, the

Over time, usually many decades, the climate of

The warrior caste are fewer in number, but their

Hive Moons are colossal warren like constructions

Within the warrior caste are various specialist unit

September 2006 Version 1.1

No Limits Sci-Fi Wargames Spugs

Spug Warriors & Hardware

There are several types of drone and some larger

The Exosuit has four weapon mounts onto which a

The Omega Drones are the elite Spugs. They are

The Missile Launcher sub-system has been

An Omega Drone may be attached to an infantry

Additional fuel pods are available to allow for

Other specialist drone units are known to exist, for

The Drones tend to operate in units of four to nine

The Spugs have utilised various creatures as

Custom green templates by Matt Lyon.

September 2006 Version 1.1

No Limits Sci-Fi Wargames Spugs

There are no named characters in a Spug force

Unit leaders or communications drones do exist,

There is no rigid unit structure within Spug forces.

Omega Drones may operate in units or as close

(UC6, 10/+1, 20/+0, 30/-1, RoA2, ST6)

Nexus Comms Specialist

The Vinculum may be selected as the army

Nexus Communications Specialist

Vinculum Spug In Powered Armour

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Nexus Scanner Specialist

Regular Drone Infantry

Nexus Scanner Specialist

Light Drone Infantry

Heavy Weapon Drone

One trooper in three may take a heavy weapon.

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Heavy Drone Infantry

(UC5, ST6, PM-1)

One model in a unit may take the following

(UC5, 10/+1, 20/+0, 30/-1, RoA1, ST6)

Scout Spug riding a Toranant (Conversion)

(5AC to move up to 15, falls prone on a D10 roll of 10)

(UC5, RoA2, ST+1, PM-1)

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The Missile Launcher module is designed to

The Spug Exosuit is the most common of the

Other weapons available to the Exosuit include the

For example, a custom Exosuit with a mix of