Less than 48 Hours Remaining! Back now to recive a Free Mech Mini!
Free Mech Miniature for all Backers!
As we roll into the last 2 days of the campaign, we just want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported this project so far! ...
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A Closer Look: Astral Adventure Boxset
Greetings, Astral Citizens!
After looking at the Astral Citizen Pack in our previous Closer Look update, today we are taking a look at the Astral Adventure Boxset! If you wa...
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A Closer Look: The Astral Citizen Pack
Greetings, Astral Citizens!
After looking at the ION Heart Card Deck in our previous Closer Look update, today we are taking a look at the Astral Citizen Pack! There’s so muc...
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100K Stretch Goal Unlocked! - Print and Play Tokens
100K Stretch Goal Unlocked! - Print and Play Tokens
We have unlocked another amazing Stretch Goal! All backers will now receive a free print-and-play token sheet. Build your...
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A Closer Look: Card Packs!
Greetings Astral Citizens!
After looking at the Map & Token Sheet in our previous Closer Look update, today we are taking a look at the ION Heart Card Deck!
This double car...
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An Interview with Ben Alexander!
Greetings Pilots!
Want to learn more about Ion Heart's creative origins? Look no further than this interview with our very own Ben Alexander! Learn about Ben's process in cr...
After looking at the Astral Citizen Pack in our previous Closer Look update, today we are taking a look at the Astral Adventure Boxset! If you want an adventure experience like no other for Ion Heart, all neatly packaged up in one box, then this set is for you! Let's take a look at what you get inside:
6 Mech Miniatures
The stars of this boxset are the 6 Mech minatures, each one styled after one of the core 6 species you can play as in the game. These can be used as your player pieces, allies or even enemies, depending on what stories you are playing. We are incredibly excited to bring our first set of miniatures to life, and want to make sure you can too! That's why, alongside the physical minis, we have included free STL files for the Mechs so you can print even more!
We also want to give a shoutout to the fantastic team at War Scenery (who you can check out here) who made these fantastic sculpts. It's been amazing to see Ben's designs be formed into 3D, and we can't wait to see them on the tabletop.
For a closer look at the minis, we've rendered out some 3d turnarounds below for you to check out:
Apollonian Mech
Monau Mech
Kirvae Mech
Varziss Mech
Urvon Mech
Chiros Mech
Adventure Booklet
So what will exploring using these minatures? The box set includes a full adventure in a softcover booklet, filled with multiple encounters, mechs, items and rewards for your players. This easy-to-run story will have you set up and playing the game in no time at all, including preset characters for all your players if you want to jump straight in with no player prep.
Card Deck
To make the adventure even smoother to run, we've included cards for every element you'll find in the box set and its adventure. This includes:
New enemies
Weapons and items
Allies
Mech Cards for the included minatures
Token Sheet
Your Mech miniatures won't be alone on the map; we've also included a token sheet for all the enemies, hazards and objectives you'll find in the adventure booklet!
To be clear, as it is a question we've seen pop up a few times - the cards and tokens are unique to this box set and are not duplicated in the Card Packs or Map and Token Pack.
3 Days Left!
We have only 3 days left before the campaigns ends, so make sure to back before it closes!
As we roll into the last 2 days of the campaign, we just want to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported this project so far! It means the world to us, and to show our gratitude, we twant to offer you all a gift. Everyone who has already backed the campaign (and anyone else who does before it closes) will receive a Free Mech Miniature STL!
Check the free miniature out below:
You may recognise this design from one of the pieces of art from ION Heart Solo! This heavy gunner mech was a test sculpt initially, but we love it so much that we want to share it with you. The sword pictured in the render is included, but has been separated for easier 3d printing and is all pre-supported, ready to go!
In all the excitement of the launch, I've managed to put aside some time to quickly paint up this mech in the Ion Heart colour scheme! My hobby skills may not do the model full justice, but we are excited to see more neon pink and blue mechs hit the tabletop.
After looking at the ION Heart Card Deck in our previous Closer Look update, today we are taking a look at the Astral Citizen Pack! There’s so much to delve into here as it filled to the brim with all kinds of Ion Heart goodies that make you feel like a part of its world, so let’s get started:
The Nephilim Net Book
We wanted to provide a small book which feels like it is straight out of the world of Ion Heart and something your Pilots would feasibly have on them. With the Emergence War breaking out suddenly, this threat was truly alien to all, and Pilots needed a guide on this new and strange enemy. This is why the Nephelim Net is styled as a military service manual for tackling this now-defeated enemy.
Although the Nephelim have been defeated, their remnants still pose a threat. The book will include story seeds for adventures where you will go toe-to-toe with the Nephilim and fight to prevent them from regrouping. With a whole host of Nephelim stat blocks too, this book will provide everything you need to face the Aegeic Galaxy’s greatest foes.
Aegeic Flora and Fauna Handbook
Exploring the galaxy will take you and your friends to a whole host of different planets, each with its own unique ecology. This 24+ page softcover book acts as a guide to the wild and wondrous worlds of the Astral Union. This is designed to feel like a traveller's companion, filled with facts and points of interest, as well as advice on how to keep safe no matter where you go.
Filled with story inspirations for different ecologies, stat blocks for megafuana you may discover, and items for interacting with the environmental wonders of the galaxy, this book is your perfect guide to exploring the natural world.
Metal First Player Token: Medal of Service
Another echo of your Pilot’s past is the metal first player token, forged to represent a medal of service in the Astral Union military. When you’re holding it, will you fight to the last like in your past? Or will you choose a different path?
Postcard Set
A set of 5 art postcards showing off the world of Ion Heart. Perhaps send a postcard to a friend from your Pilot, and tell them all about your adventures.
Dice Bag
Gather up your dice and store them in this bright pink and blue bag so they never go astray!
Iron On Patch
The piece of art for this fabric patch has become a team favourite as well as the players! This cosy patch of Mech's around the campfire is ready to attach to jackets, backpacks and blankets with a simple iron-on adhesive.
Art Print
An exclusive A5 art print perfect as a piece of peaceful wall art. Have a favourite piece of art you’d like to see hung up so far? Drop a comment below and let us know which is your favourite so far, or something you’d like to see!
Sticker Sheet
If you’re like me, you love to cover your notebooks (of which I have too many) in as many custom stickers as possible. This A5 sticker sheet will let you do just that!
Ion Heart Pen
Never lose your RPG pen again with this brightly coloured Ion Heart Pen. Keep detailed pilot logs, mark up your character sheet, and take notes as you explore the galaxy.
Luxury Fabric Tote Bag
A bundle as big as this would be remiss if it didn’t have something to carry it all! This durable, soft fabric bag with a zippable top is perfect for carrying all your Ion Heart books as well as all the goodies you get in this pack!
100K Stretch Goal Unlocked! - Print and Play Tokens
We have unlocked another amazing Stretch Goal! All backers will now receive a free print-and-play token sheet. Build your own mech standees, enemies and objective markers for playing with.
Our next stretch goal on the horizon will see another chapter being added to The ARK - our community PDF available for all backers - adding more lore and gameplay content to your game.
Have any questions or want to share tales from playing the Quickstart? Drop us a comment on this update or join our Discord server here.
Thank you all for your support. Passing 100K is such a huge milestone, and we are incredibly excited to see what the final week of the campaign brings!
After looking at the Map & Token Sheet in our previous Closer Look update, today we are taking a look at the ION Heart Card Deck!
This double card deck contains over 100 cards for all your gameplay needs. It includes two very different decks: the Encounter deck, and the Armoury deck. Let’s delve a bit deeper into each one:
The Encounter Deck
Need to rustle up a quick encounter? This deck allows you to deal out an adventure in seconds, perfect for creating quick Encounters on the fly, or as inspiration for making your own stories.
Enemies: Populate your Encounters with unique enemies with clear and quick reference cards.
Objectives: Need a focus for your players in an Encounter? These objectives will provide rewards and ideas for different styles of gameplay you can create in an Encounter.
Encounters Seeds: Need some inspiration? Deal an Encounter seed and get inspired for Peaceful, Protective and Dangerous stories.
Use this deck to make sure you never miss a beat and always have an Encounter up your sleeve!
The Armoury Deck
This deck is designed to make outfitting your Mech for whatever challenges you may face a fast and easy process. Try out new loadouts, reward players with new gear, and experiment with tonnes of unique combinations. Inside this deck you’ll find:
Weapon Cards: Melee and Ranged weapons ready to fight back against your enemies
Auxiliary Cards: A set of Aux systems to plug into your Mech to help you out in difficult moments
Mod Cards: Switch up how your weapons and auxilliary systems work, or plug mods directly into your Mech’s chassis. What combinations will you create?
