Jandar's Faction (Heroscape)

Jandar is one of the five Valkyrie Generals in the Heroscape Universe and he and his army fight to stop Utgar from misusing the wellsprings and their incredible power and to prevent Utgar and his army from conquering all of Valhalla, the universe and possibly time itself. Jandar is allied with Ullar and Vydar and most recently Einar.

Jandar's army is made up of the Sentinel faction of Kyries and Humans along with a scattering of Omnicrons and Dzu-Teh and a white dragon.

Figures and sub-factions that appear in Jandar's army include:

The Sentinels
The Kyrie race is the dominate sentient species on the world of Valhalla and ultimately are the source of the war now engulfing that planet in the fictional Heroscape Universe. Kyrie typically appears as large humans with great wings attached to their shoulders. There are at least three distinct sub-races of Kyrie and possibly more. Kyrie technology appear consistent with Earth’s Middle Ages however there is a strong abundance of magic in Valhalla which the Kyrie have successfully harnessed into their weaponry and armor.

The Sentinels in the Heroscape Universe is the Kyrie faction that follows Jandar. They appear as angelic type beings, large humans in appearance with large white bird-like wings. Some have metallic wings however, it is not known if these wings are artificial in origin or if it is some type of armor protecting the wings. The Sentinels make up the bulk of the Arch-Valkyrie General Jandar’s Army.

Toys
Sentinel Sets that have appeared:

The Master Set: Rise of the Valkyire: Kyrie Warrior wielding a magical spear. (Her bio indicates that she is known as Raelin the Protector, Raelin the Kindhearted, Raelin the Valorious and has many loyal followers and a great friendship with Arch-Valkyrie Jandar.)
 * Raelin the Kyrie Warrior

Malliddon’s Prophecy: Kyrie Warrior wielding a magical spear (Her bio indicates that she was found near death by Arch-Valkyrie Jandar and his forces and nursed back to health by them. She joined their cause as a healer.)
 * Kelda the Kyrie Warrior

Jandar’s Oath: Kyrie Warrior wielding a magical sword (His bio indicates that Concan joined Arch-Valkyrie Jandar’s side in the war because of his friendship with Raelin. He is a great friend and protector of the Sentinels and the Knights of Weston and lives in a great castle.)
 * Concan the Kyrie Warrior

Kyrie Warriors wielding large battlehammers and magical shields. (Their bio indicates that each Sentinel carries a magical shield that allows them to block more blows then should be possible.)
 * Sentinels of Jandar

The Human race is the dominate sentient species on the world of Earth in the fictional Heroscape Universe (and in reality as well). There are many Human factions in the Heroscape Universe who serve different Valkyrie Generals.

The GIs
The GIs in the Heroscape Universe is part of the large and diverse Human race. They were American soldiers fighting in World War II when Arch-Valkyrie Jandar whisked them away to fight in the battlefields of Valhalla. GI technology is consistent with Earth’s World War II era; however some of the GIs have been given magical weapons created by Arch-Valkyrie Jandar’s Sentinels.

GI Sets that have appeared:
 * Toys

The Master Set: Rise of the Valkyire: GI Commander wielding a katana and grapple gun. (His bio indicates that he is counted among Arch-Valkyrie Jandar’s greatest warriors and was gifted the Katana of Thorian.)
 * Sgt. Drake Alexander

Gi Squad equipped with machine guns and grenades (Their bio indicates that they are lifted above the battlefield by Kyrie warriors to drop in and surprise the enemy with their grenades.)
 * Airborne Elite

Master Set: Swarm of the Marro : An updated version of the original figure, with a new sculpt, enhanced basic stats, a new special attack, and the ability to use his grapple gun horizontally in addition to going over elevation.
 * Sgt. Drake Alexander

Knights of Weston
The Knights of Weston in the Heroscape Universe is part of the large and diverse Human race. The Knights of Weston were founded in the lands of Brittany in the late 15th Century, to protect the providence of the weak against the tyranny of evil. This small chapter of knights abhors cowardice in all its form and lives by the Sanctity of Honor, a holy tome penned by their chapter master Sir Denrick of Weston.

The Knights of Weston’s technology is consistent with Earth’s Middle Ages.

Knights of Weston Sets that have appeared:
 * Toys

Utgar’s Rage: Knight Chapter Master wielding a sword and carrying a shield (His bio indicates that Sir Denrick of Weston is founder and chapter master of the honorable Knights of Weston. He swore a righteous oath to protect the weak, to uphold honor of oneself and others, and to punish those who would seek to harm or destroy either.)
 * Sir Denrick

Knights wielding a swords and battle axes and carrying shields (Their bio indicates that they follow a unique honor code, which doesn't just hold the knight to this code, but also his combatant. This code of honor is so zealously followed that they have been known to cut down those who would attempt to escape engaged combat, rather than see them lose greater honor by escaping.)
 * Knights of Weston

Crest of the Valkyrie: Knight Standard Bearer (His bio indicates that Sir Gilbert personally oversees dispatches from Arch-Valkyrie General Jandar himself.)
 * Sir Gilbert

The MacDirk Highlanders
The MacDirk Highlanders in the Heroscape Universe is part of the large and diverse Human race. These highlanders are among the fiercest and loyal warriors that any leader could hope for. They will do anything to protect their chosen hero, and their tenacity is infectious.

Scottish technology is consistent with the Earth’s Middle Ages.

MacDirk Highnder Sets that have appeared:
 * Toys

Jandar’s Oath: Scottish Clan Leader wielding a claymore (His bio indicates that it is said that Alastair can run all day without tiring.)
 * Alastair MacDirk

MacDirk Clansmen wielding swords and battle axes (Their bio indicates that these clansmen scream and yell as they charge in to battle. Their battle cries can be heard for miles as it echoes through the highlands.)
 * MacDirk Warriors

The Minutemen
The Minutemen in the Heroscape Universe is part of the large and diverse Human race. Before fighting for a larger cause under their commanding Arch-Valkyrie General Jandar, the Minutemen had endured many harsh battles. During their training back in New England, the most important lesson they learned from their Brigadier General John Glover was to save their ammunition by waiting until they could see the whites of the enemies' eyes.

Minutemen technology is consistent with the American Revolutionary War.

Minutemen Sets that have appeared:
 * Toys

Utgar’s Rage: Minutemen wielding muskets (Their bio indicates that they are most comfortable when in the company of other valiant allies, who remind them of their old commander General George Washington.)
 * 4th Massachusetts Line

The Tarn Vikings
The Tarn Vikings in the Heroscape Universe is part of the large and diverse Human race. The Tarn Vikings are warriors in the service of Thorgrim and his brother Finn and are the traditional enemies of the Dreadgul Viking clan. They were rescued by Arch-Valkyrie Jandar right before the Dreadgul could slaughter them in the woods of Korland on Earth.

Viking technology is consistent with Earth’s Middle Ages, however some Vikings have been given magical weapons and shields created by the Kyrie. They are prone to infighting, gambling, and a host of superstitious activities.

Tarn Viking Sets that have appeared:
 * Toys

The Master Set: Rise of the Valkyire: Viking Champion wielding a magical sword. (His bio indicates that he brash and commanding, which inspires other to increase their own attacking power, even if he is killed in battle.)
 * Finn the Viking Champion

Viking Champion wielding a magical shield (His bio indicates that he is a thoughtful “poet-warrior” with a penchant for perfectionism. His followers are shielded by his magical shield given to him by Arch-Valkyrie Jandar.)
 * Thorgrim the Viking Champion

Viking Warriors wielding swords and spears (Their bio indicates that the Tarn Viking Warriors can travel quickly despite their heavy helmets, weapons and armor and have adapted quite easily to Valhalla.)
 * Tarn Viking Warriors

Dawn of Darkness: Viking Warrior wielding a battle axe (Tarn Viking left on Earth for two more years then his brethren.).
 * Eldgrim the Viking Champion

The Cowboys
Each Valkyrie General has no more then one cowboy, although Utgar and Aquilla are currntly the only the Generals not to have one. Cowboy technology is equivalent to America’s Wild West period on Earth.

Cowboys Sets that have appeared:
 * Toys

Jandar’s Oath: Cowboy packing a shotgun (His bio indicates that he became famous for holding off a whole group of outlaws all by himself with his favorite shotgun.)
 *  Johnny “Shotgun” Sullivan 

Knights Templar
Used in many battles of the Crusades, a Templar cavalry charge pierced through enemy lines with the unstoppable combination of lances and steeds. Always heavily armored, the knights constantly sought out and attacked first the most potent enemy on any battlefield.

Summoned by Jandar to fight in his armies, the Templar Knights witnessed the evil acts of Utgar’s armies. The Templar Knights have come to realize that Utgar’s forces are creatures from the unholy darkness. This has filled the knights with holy rage whenever they face Utgar troops, allowing them to strike harder and do extraordinary damage to Utgar’s forces through the Templar’s hallowed zeal.

The Templar Knights technology is consistent with Earth’s Middle Ages.

Knights Templar Sets that have appeared:
 * Toys

Mounted Knights wielding lances and carrying shields
 * Fields of Valor

The Defenders of Kinsland: Templar Knight Hero wielding a short sword and a mighty shield. His bio indicates that he is in possession of a powerful relic.
 * Sir Dupuis

Noteworthy Information

 * Alastair MacDirk’s appearance is based on the actor Mel Gibson's appearance in the movie Braveheart.
 * Eldgrim's figure was originally the fifth of the Tarn Viking squad mentioned above. The designers, however, decided that five figures were too many given the Tarn Vikings ability to take extra turns with a given probability. But they then recycled the figure a few years later.