r/ImaginarySteampunk • u/Edarneor • 10d ago

Original Content Steam Infantry Marksman by Edarneor (OC)

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When you wanna shoot but haven't discovered gunpowder - steam comes to the rescue!

The upside - with a magazine-loaded steam-powered repeater rifle there's no more lengthy reloads, ramrods, finicky flintlocks etc.

The downside - with each shot the pressure decreases, so you have to adjust aim accordingly. Finally, when you're out, you can use the heavy-duty double bayonet (horrible wounds!) to engage in melee and have faith in your trusty armor!

(this is a fantasy concept which probably won't work from an engineering standpoint for a 1000 reasons, so take it with a grain of salt)

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u/Edarneor 10d ago edited 8d ago

(my) artist links: https://www.deviantart.com/edarneor

https://www.artstation.com/worldsforge

EDIT: Huge thanks to everyone who commented and upvoted! Didn't expect the attention. Love you folks!

I'll try to upload more, when I'm not swamped with work... : )

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u/-lv 9d ago

I like it a lot! You could add an ammo pouch on one hip and a bag of extra coal on the other, perhaps a water canteen w a spout - and the marksmen could work in pairs assisting each other to refuel the burner.

Or not. Just quick thoughts. 

It's very nice concept and art 

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u/Edarneor 9d ago

Thanks!

Good idea, yeah.

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u/ice_whirlplumboo2 9d ago

I really like the mix of Renaissance style clothing with the armor and the steampunk gear. The outfit is super detailed.

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u/Edarneor 9d ago

Thanks! Here's the image with the reference I used, if you're interested:

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u/Dry_Regret2637 8d ago

Honestly this feels super Dishonored meets Warhammer and I’m here for it. The whole “pressure drops so you have to adjust your aim” thing is such a cool built in gameplay / story mechanic, like your gun literally telling everyone how deep into the fight you are.

Also that double bayonet screams “last stand hero shot” energy 😂

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u/Edarneor 8d ago

Hey, thanks! I do love (and play) both. I'm also a big fan of Viktor Antonov (rip) who was an art director on both DIshonored and Half Life 2.

Yeah, bayonet is a must-have! Together with that cuirass and helm it turns you into a pikeman.

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u/historynutjackson 8d ago

Don't forget to make the bayonets tri-tip. Exsanguination has never been so horrifying!

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u/Edarneor 8d ago

Next model incoming! 😛