Mega City One has its fair share petty criminals and none come more petty than the juve gangs who vie for supremacy in their respective blocks. Here are just a few of the gangs I have created for my Judge Dredd campaigns set in Sector 55.
The Squid Squad
Residents of Little Korea, the squid squad are easily identifiable by their neon pink all over jumpsuits and black facemasks. They are one of the most organised and disciplined gangs in Sector 55 and should be approached with caution. Their suits offer protection against all chemical attacks and their masks include breathers and headsets rendering Stumm Gas and Sonic cannon ineffective.
I found a free guard model on Thingiverse 5021982 and scaled them down to 15mm to match my other Judge Dredd minis. This was pretty much the limit of how small I can print a standard 28mm mini as they were a little vulnerable in the ankle area. I love how they came out and with a quick lick of paint they are absolutely ready for a rumble in Mega City One.
The Fatties
It is almost impossible to find models of fat people on the internet. Of course the officially licenced range has some fantastic minis but these are 35mm. Milliput to the rescue. I blobbed on some putty and roughly sculpted some corpulent citizens to flesh out any gathering. I only made 5 but if I get a really great scenario idea that needs more then who knows.
There is a distinct lack of protest banners as whenever they are depicted in the comics they always seem to be shouting about something or other. I did have a go at modelling belly wheels but it was an abject failure. They of course come in a wide variety of jumpsuits and track suits as they are always in training for their next big weigh in.
TV Media Crews
In Mega City One there are almost as many TriD TV channels as there are citizens. From documentary channels to citizen broadcasters the airwaves are chock full of options for the discerning viewer and 24 Hour News is just one small slice of that media cake.
Looking like a cross between the anchor men of old and corporate shift workers, these guys are a common sight at any incident. They band together like fleas on a rat, but when they smell a story it's dog eat dog. Oh and don't think that they aren't above creating the odd incident on a slow news day.
The Barbarellas
These costumed crusaders can usually be found defending their home turf of Jane Fonda Block. The Barbs, as they are colloquially known, work double duty as an organized crime gang and the block's Citi-Def.
Armed with stub guns and reflective body armour styled after an old holovid from 1960s. Membership of this gang is exclusive and you only get in if you are a prime specimen of health and vitality. One of the gang's most lucrative rackets is running the many Fonda Fitness Centres which also give it access to a steady stream of new recruits in peak physical condition.
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