Surtur wrote:

Some old timey steam punk just for you.

Privateer Press has announced the Convergence of Cyriss releases coming in July.

SKU Name MSRP TheWarStore
PIP 1053 Forces of WARMACHINE: Convergence of Cyriss Softcover RULEBOOK ~ JUL 29.99 24.99
PIP 1054 Forces of WARMACHINE: Convergence of Cyriss Hardcover RULEBOOK ~ JUL 39.99 32.99
PIP 32100 Protectorate: Deliverers Unit (10) BOX ~ JUL 49.99 39.99
PIP 36000 Convergence: Battlegroup PLASTIC Starter BOX ~ JUL 49.99 39.99
PIP 36001 Convergence: Aurora, Numen of Aerogenesis Warcaster ~ JUL 16.99 13.99
PIP 36002 Convergence: Cipher/Inverter/Monitor PLASTIC Heavy Vector BOX ~ JUL 34.99 27.99
PIP 36003 Convergence: Clockwork Angels Unit (3) ~ JUL 24.99 19.99
PIP 41107 Mercenaries: Greygore Boomhowler & Co. Minion Trollkin Character Unit (10) BOX ~ JUL 69.99 55.99
PIP 93117 CONVERGENCE OF CYRISS P3 PAINT BOX ~ JUL 17.99 14.99

 RiTides wrote:
Meaning most initial lists will look the same.

 RiTides wrote:

However, on that OT note- classic steampunk is alive and well, and can coexist hand-in-hand with more "populist" versions like warmachine. If you don't believe me, just attend TempleCon

silent25 wrote:

 RiTides wrote:

However, on that OT note- classic steampunk is alive and well, and can coexist hand-in-hand with more "populist" versions like warmachine. If you don't believe me, just attend TempleCon

And on the OT response, remember, PP never claims their game is steampunk, but "Full Metal Fantasy". That allows them to stray outside what is considered "steampunk". Still I don't see this as "full metal fantasy" either. Don't like lasers in my fantasy setting. That starts to tread into Final Fantasy'esq/JRPG territory, and in there lies blechness. Feels out of place like the Retribution when they came out.

 OrlandotheTechnicoloured wrote:
Don't think of them as lasers,

think of them as bursts of *magical energy*

problem solved

 AduroT wrote:
The energy beams are a little jagged and uneven. I'm calling it now, Lightning Guns.

 greenskin lynn wrote:

 AduroT wrote:
The energy beams are a little jagged and uneven. I'm calling it now, Lightning Guns.

well, the jaggedness is because they haven't fully mastered weaponizing the carebear energy source

carebear

Anvildude wrote:
Just do it with quality.

With the exciting release of Skull Island eXpeditions earlier this month, and the buzz surrounding the excellent Dave Gross novella The Devil’s Pay, it felt only right to devote this week’s Insider to the unquestionably awesome Cyrissist stars of that tale: Aurora, Numen of the Aerogenesis and her Clockwork Angels....

 malfred wrote:
Information on Aurora and Clockwork Angels:

http://privateerpress.com/community/privateer-insider/insider-4-17-13

silent25 wrote:

 malfred wrote:
Information on Aurora and Clockwork Angels:

http://privateerpress.com/community/privateer-insider/insider-4-17-13

No pictures of figures for the loose

Also, didn't seen Chris Walton as Art Director. Is he no longer with the company?

 kilcin wrote:

silent25 wrote:

 malfred wrote:
Information on Aurora and Clockwork Angels:

http://privateerpress.com/community/privateer-insider/insider-4-17-13

No pictures of figures for the loose

Also, didn't seen Chris Walton as Art Director. Is he no longer with the company?

He left a while ago for other things.

Will Shick wrote:With the exciting release of Skull Island eXpeditions earlier this month, and the buzz surrounding the excellent Dave Gross novella The Devil’s Pay, it felt only right to devote this week’s Insider to the unquestionably awesome Cyrissist stars of that tale: Aurora, Numen of the Aerogenesis and her Clockwork Angels.

Visually, Aurora is a truly stunning model. Our talented art team, led by Art Director Mike Vaillancourt and Creative Director Ed Bourelle, spared no effort in her design. For an in-depth look at this process, be sure to check out The Convergence Begins in No Quarter #47, which was released last month. And for a peek at the full stats for the Clockwork Angels, grab a copy of No Quarter #48 releasing in May.

Other than Axis, Aurora is the only living warcaster in Forces of WARMACHINE: Convergence of Cyriss, and this status gives her a different outlook than her peers. As the inventor of the displacer drive, which grants Aurora and her Clockwork Angels the power of true flight, Aurora prefers surgically precise lightning strikes against her enemies and an army composition that emphasizes combined arms of troops and vectors.

Clockwork Angels aren’t the only unit to benefit from fighting under Aurora, however, as the Numen of the Aerogenesis wields a number of support spells designed to turn her soldiers into true terrors on the battlefield.

The spell Transference allows Aurora’s troops to utilize her focus to bring the hurt where it is most needed. To get her forces to the action, True Path grants friendly Faction warrior models/units beginning their activations in Auroraʼs control area +2˝ movement and Pathfinder. This brings even Convergence’s medium infantry up to a respectable SPD 7, letting them blitz right into an unprepared opponent. When combined with Aurora’s feat Eleventh Hour, which grants friendly Faction models Refuge for one round, the movement boost from True Path allows Aurora’s army to alpha strike and melt away before her opponents know what hit them.

Of course, it’s impossible to convey the effectiveness of Aurora’s lightning-fast attack style without discussing the Clockwork Angels. As the progenitor of the Clockwork Angels, Aurora has several abilities to increase their effectiveness. Elite Cadre [Clockwork Angels] gives CMA to all Clockwork Angel units, granting them additional punch in melee. Aurora herself boasts Flank [Clockwork Angels], to further emphasize the battlefield relationship she has forged with her closest followers. When combined with the spell Flashing Blade and her exceptional SPD 7, Aurora can cut a bloody swathe through the enemy army when accompanied by her favored bodyguards.

Also at SPD 7 and featuring both Flight and Reform, the Angels have amazing mobility on the battlefield. Tack on Advanced Deployment, and this three-man unit can easily be in striking distance by turn two. Blade Shield grants them a +2 DEF bonus against incoming ranged attacks, taking their DEF to a very respectable 16 and giving them additional protection against lone enemy snipers. But with ARM 12 and only a single damage box, the Angels do need to be wary of AOE’s and concentrated enemy fire.

Also noteworthy are the Angel’s binomial blades and binomial beams, both of which have the Magical Weapon advantage, making these aerial slayers the perfect unit for dealing with pesky incorporeal solos like Pistol Wraiths or Void Spirits. When combined with Aurora’s spells and feat, the Clockwork Angels become an insanely fast, precision strike force.

Until next time!

silent25 wrote:

 malfred wrote:
Information on Aurora and Clockwork Angels:

http://privateerpress.com/community/privateer-insider/insider-4-17-13

No pictures of figures for the loose

Also, didn't seen Chris Walton as Art Director. Is he no longer with the company?

Also at SPD 7 and featuring both Flight and Reform, the Angels have amazing mobility on the battlefield. Tack on Advanced Deployment, and this three-man unit can easily be in striking distance by turn two.

 fatty wrote:
and in the article they mentioned the clockwork angels will be a 3 men unit.

Also at SPD 7 and featuring both Flight and Reform, the Angels have amazing mobility on the battlefield. Tack on Advanced Deployment, and this three-man unit can easily be in striking distance by turn two.

As we developed the initial heavy infantry concepts for the Convergence of Cyriss, we wanted a solid selection of medium-based infantry within the faction. While most Convergence forces would primarily be made up of Obstructors and Reductors, these heavy infantry models were envisioned as the true core of the Convergence’s military might. As our conversations into the nature of Convergence doctrine and its impact on their approach to warfare deepened, the heavy infantry developed into three distinct units. Like gears in a clockwork machine, each filled a particular role within the greater Convergence army.

Designed to be an anchor point around which other Convergence models would operate, the Reciprocators are armed to maximize their vessels’ resilience. The shield design utilized by the Convergence has been covered in numerous places, but the Reciprocator unit is where this iconic element originated. Boasting the Shield Wall ability, a unit of Reciprocators can reach an admirable ARM 20. Each trooper has eight damage boxes, so only concentrated firepower has any hope of bringing these clockwork soldiers down. In addition to their toughness, the unit’s protean halberds make them a serious melee threat as well.

Protean weaponry is another product of our intense discussions on Convergence tactics and one of my favorite attributes of the faction. Each protean weapon is designed with two different modes, allowing their users greater tactical flexibility. The Reciprocators protean halberds grant either Set Defense for an effective DEF 14 against charge attacks or Empowered Attack, which grants +2 to damage rolls for an effective P+S 14. This combination of abilities makes Reciprocators an indispensible unit capable of blunting enemy assaults and then striking back with even greater power.



The Eradicators represent the heavy shock troops of the Convergence. By far my favorite of the heavy infantry options, the Eradicators’ only mission is to close with the enemy and destroy them utterly. While their base ARM 15 might seem low for troops rushing heedlessly at the enemy, a pair of protean bucklers grants a +2 ARM bonus while utilizing the Shields Up ability. Once within charge range, the unit’s protean bucklers snap open to reveal wicked fighting claws, granting the unit +2 to attack rolls for an effective MAT 9. As if this unit wasn’t potent enough, Side Step allows them to rip apart enemy formations with surgical precision.



One of the few ranged units in the Convergence, the Perforators wield powerful protean javelins whose Armor Piercing ability makes them the bane of heavy armor. While their javelins have fairly limited range, their weapon's Variable [Ranged] ability Snipe combines wonderfully with the unit’s Assault (Order), letting the Perforators attack targets up to 18˝ away. Throw in the Diffuser’s Beacon ability to raise the Perforator’s threat range to 20˝ and the Flare ability from an Attunement Servitor to bring their effective RAT to 7, and Perforators are more than capable of going toe-to-toe with the ranged units of any other faction. When greater hitting power is called for over additional range, the Perforators can use the Empowered Attack ability to push their javelins to an effective POW 8. If an opponent survives their javelins, gear blade melee weapons can finish the job.



No matter which flavor of heavy infantry you choose, each brings excellent resilience and tactical flexibility to their chosen form of destruction. Best of all, the Convergence’s heavy infantry have the Repairable ability, allowing you to keep them running through the worst the enemy can throw at them.

Until next time!