Deploy a legendary futuristic command platform to your tabletop with this 3D printed S.H.I.E.L.D. Heli-carrier. Designed in high-resolution resin, this miniature captures the iconic flying aircraft carriers massive flight deck, multiple rotor assemblies, and distinctive superstructurebringing cinematic scale and presence to sci-fi and modern tabletop scenarios.
Perfect for sci-fi, modern, and alternate-reality tabletop wargaming, dioramas, and display collections, this Heli-carrier model offers crisp detailing, durable construction, and smooth surfaces for easy painting. A striking centerpiece for gamers and collectors looking to add a bold, high-impact model to their lineup.
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House Rules for Axis & Allies GI Joe Arctic
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Heli-carrier (Experimental Strategic Platform)
Type: Sea Unit
Team: G.I. Joe
Cost: 16 RP
Attack: 3
Defense: 4
Move: 2
Special Ability Air Command Platform
The Heli-carrier may carry up to 4 air units of your color.
- Air units launch and land following the same rules as Aircraft Carriers.
- Air units stationed on the Heli-carrier always participate in combat in the hex.
Special Ability Strategic Airbase
Sky strikers and Rattlers may land on the Heli-carrier regardless of terrain restrictions.
- This overrides the Sky striker requirement to land only on carriers, bases, or friendly VP hexes.
- The Heliicarrier functions as a mobile airbase.
Special Ability Command Coordination
While a Heli-carrier is present in a combat hex:
- One friendly air unit gains +1 attack value during that combat round.
This represents advanced targeting, radar, and command support.
Special Ability Massive Structure
The Heli-carrier requires 3 hits to destroy.
- First hit: place a damage marker.
- Second hit: place a second damage marker.
- Third hit: destroy the unit.
If destroyed, air units aboard follow the Aircraft Carrier rule and may move up to 2 hexes to find a landing location at the start of the Noncombat Move phase.
Special Ability Limited Deployment
Each Joe commander may have only 1 Heli-carrier in play at a time.