For the Emperor! A New Player's Guide to the Japanese Rifle Company Army Deal

If you're a new player looking to dive into the Pacific theater, the Japanese Rifle Company Army Deal is a fantastic starting point. This box provides a substantial and versatile force, representing the tenacious infantry and supporting arms of the Imperial Japanese Army or Navy.

This article will guide you through what's in the box, how to effectively use these units on the tabletop, and how you can expand your force as you delve deeper into the hobby.

What's in the Box? A Look at Your Forces:

The Japanese Rifle Company Army Deal is packed with miniatures, giving you a solid foundation for your army:

• 4x Command Teams: These are your leaders! They are crucial for keeping your troops motivated and in the fight.
• 18x Type 38 Rifle Teams: The backbone of your force. These represent your infantry squads armed with the Arisaka Type 38 rifle. They are numerous and can lay down a respectable amount of fire.
• 8x 50mm Mortar Teams: Small but deadly! These mortars can bombard enemy positions with indirect fire, forcing them to move or pinning them down before an assault.
• 2x Type 92 HMG Teams: Heavy machine guns provide significant firepower to suppress enemy infantry and even pose a threat to lightly armoured vehicles.
• 2x 20mm Anti-tank Rifle Teams: While not effective against heavily armoured tanks, these can be useful against lighter vehicles, gun emplacements, and even infantry in cover.
• 2x 70mm Infantry Gun Teams: These small artillery pieces offer direct fire support against infantry and light vehicles. They have better penetration than your mortars.
• 2x 47mm Anti-tank Gun Teams: Your dedicated anti-tank units. These guns have a better chance of penetrating enemy tanks, especially against lighter ones like the Stuart.
• 2x 75mm Regimental Gun Teams: Larger artillery pieces that offer a good balance of firepower and penetration. They will be your dedicated artillery.
• 3x Type 97 Chi-Ha Tanks: Your main armoured punch in this deal. The Chi-Ha is a medium tank with a decent 57mm gun effective against lighter tanks and infantry.
• 3x Type 89 Chi-Ro Tanks: An older medium tank. While slower and with weaker armour than the Chi-Ha, its 57mm gun can still pose a threat.