NewsSci-Fi9th Jan 2026

Gale Force Nine Preview Forthcoming Battlefield in a Box Releases

Paul L Mathews9th Jan 2026

Two pieces of Gothic Sector terrain are displayed, featuring ruined structures with a weathered stone appearance. Each piece has arched windows and doors, accented with orange detailing, showcasing a mix of gray tones and visible wear. The terrain is designed for 28-35mm scale tabletop games, emphasizing its pre-painted, ready-to-use quality.

Gale Force Nine have previewed their forthcoming Gothic Sector: Castograd terrain pieces.

Showcased today on the company’s Facebook page, these new additions to the Battlefield-in-a-Box range include:

Fuel Storage

A detailed model of a fuel storage facility featuring two large, spherical tanks supported by cylindrical pillars, all set on a rectangular base. The structure is painted in shades of gray, with various pipes and mechanical details adding to its industrial look. Accompanying text indicates it is part of the Gothic Sector range, designed for tabletop gaming and ready for immediate use.

Scatter Terrain

A collection of pre-painted scatter terrain pieces from the Gothic Sector: Castograd range, featuring various containers and crates. The set includes three painted large crates, three painted small crates, three painted barrels, and three painted containers, all designed for 28-35mm scale tabletop games. The terrain is showcased against a simple background, emphasizing its detailed design and suitability for creating immersive battlefields.

Hab Block Small Ruins

A set of three small ruined hab blocks, featuring gothic architectural elements such as pointed arches and intricate detailing, are displayed against a dark background. The ruins are painted in shades of gray with orange accents, showcasing a weathered appearance. Accompanying text highlights that these pieces are part of the Gothic Sector range, designed for tabletop gaming and ready to use straight out of the box.

Warehouse Small Ruins

A set of three small warehouse ruins from the Gothic Sector: Castograd terrain pieces, featuring detailed architecture with arched windows and a weathered stone finish. The structures are fully painted and designed for immediate use in tabletop games, showcasing a mix of gray and orange tones. The packaging includes images of the ruins from different angles, emphasizing their intricate design and suitability for 28-35mm scale games.

As with the rest of the of Gothic Sector range, these new pieces will be pre-painted and ready to hit the tabletop straight out of the box. They’re perfect for all 28-35mm scale tabletop games such as Warhammer 40,000, Firefight, Star Wars: Legion et al.

See Gale Force Nine’ Facebook page for more details.

Images courtesy of Gale Force Nine

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#Grimdark hits different when the infrastructure around you is crumbling too. Gale Force Nine adds Castograd to Gothic Sector. Pre-painted ruins for skirmishes. Fuel storage, hab blocks, warehouses. Still filing under sci-fi. For now. #miniatures #scenery #scif #wh40k

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