'Assault-frame' armour was based on the earlier 'battle-frames' in response to demands for a modified frame specially adapted for close quarters fighting. 'Assault-frame' squads are armed with weapons geared towards close range, mounting an SMG and close combat blade forged with a hardened compound derived from Rift-science, which the soldiers take pride in mastering to a fearsome level of proficiency.

This set includes enough models to field two units, armed with a variety of weapon options including Shiboru Rifles - if taken this will mean the unit generates one Rift die. Note: this product was previously known as Japanese Assault Exoskeleton Squad.

Granted access to the mass of Axis Rift-tech development, Japanese scientists were able to make significant advances in new areas of technology. One such field was that of exoskeletons intended to enhance the endurance and speed of the fighting soldier. This rapidly led to the development of armoured battle-exoskeletons that were first deployed by the Imperial Japanese Army in mid-1946. These ‘battle-frames’ enable the wearer to move freely whilst carrying heavier loads and some protective armour.

Mounting either an SMG or a Shiboru rifle, most squads also utilise LMGs for additional firepower, or their own version of the German Panzerschreck to counter enemy armour.

This set includes enough models to field two units, armed with a variety of weapon options including Shiboru Rifles - if taken this will mean the unit generates one Rift die. Note: this product was previously known as Japanese Battle Exoskeleton Squad.

The advent of Rift-technology has allowed Japan to close the gap in some areas. Although increasing industrial capacity hasn’t been easy, the study of the Rift messages provided by Germany has allowed Japan to create a family of rapid firing compression weapons.

This box contains:

• 1 plastic, resin & metal Japanese Type 97 Chi-Ha medium tank suitable for Konflikt ‘47 Japanese Army
• Full-colour waterslide decal sheet
• A detailed construction leaflet

As Japan’s Rift-tech scientists developed the first of these cannons, the Chi-Ha chassis with the larger Shinhoto turret was used as a test bed for the earliest weapon trials, which in turn led to a compression cannon-armed variant entering service in late 1946. Equipped with either a 47mm anti-tank gun or the rapid firing light compression cannon the Type 97 Chi-Ha has proved capable of competing against heavier Allied tanks.