Battle Trinary - 6th Jaguar Dragoons - Alpha Galaxy - Clan Smoke Jaguar - Circa 3050

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The 6th Jaguar Dragoons are one of the most stories Smoke Jaguar units having been at the forefront of the Revival trials, and then during the invasion fighting at Tukayyid.  Although they missed Luthien I choose to make them the symbol of Smoke Jaguar front line units for my collection.  This is the first Trinary in a full Cluster strength unit centered on the clan invasion era.

The composition of the Trinary is actually inspired by the Luthien Scenario book reported to be that of the 1st Jaguar Guards of Beta Galaxy.  I made several modifications to allow for models on hand and to include some of my favorite Clan machines, however I feel it still represents the Clan Smoke Jaguar composition as it was seen in the lore for the Clan Invasion.  Besides that the 6th Jaguar Dragoons are an Alpha Galaxy unit, which carries with it the most iconic leopard pattern paint scheme that everyone associates with the Smoke Jaguars.  This design is actually fun to paint - but by the end of this Trinary I was beginning to doubt my life choices.  I think they turned out pretty good - I learned a few things on how to improve the next batch; specifically on how to strategically apply the spots to highlight the unit decals.









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