Adeptus Mechanicus for 40k new pics p162

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**pretre**

Are the other kits in the $50 range also only two sprues?

**Schlyne**

pretre wrote:
Are the other kits in the $50 range also only two sprues?

Looks like two sprues.

Anybody else annoyed that you can't make the transfer sheet larger than to look at? I want to see if I want to order one....I lost my transfer sheet for my knight (which I was going to make ad mech anyway) in the apartment fire last year.

**Bull0**

The description for the Sydonian Dragoon states "The Sydonian Dragoon is a marvel of Adeptus Mechanicus engineering, the closest anyone has yet come to violating the immutable laws of thermodynamics. Perpetual motion repurposed for destruction rather than creation"

It's funny/depressing that some people presumably interpreted "a marvel of Adeptus Mechanicus engineering... perpetual motion repurposed for destruction" as "they don't know how to stop it".

**Schlyne**

Nevermind, I just blew up the magnifying glass...still, there could have been an easier way...

**CthuluIsSpy**

Bull0 wrote:
The description for the Sydonian Dragoon states "The Sydonian Dragoon is a marvel of Adeptus Mechanicus engineering, the closest anyone has yet come to violating the immutable laws of thermodynamics. Perpetual motion repurposed for destruction rather than creation"

It's funny/depressing that some people presumably interpreted "a marvel of Adeptus Mechanicus engineering... perpetual motion repurposed for destruction" as "they don't know how to stop it".

Ok, that makes a lot more sense. The sheer logistical impossibility of the previous interpretation gave me a headache.

**BrookM**

I'm totes getting a box of Skitarii at the very least. I'm liking what I'm seeing with those parts and options.

**prowla**

scuzz_bucket wrote:
I don't know what's funnier, the idea of the admech using a machine that can't stop, or how agitated people are getting over it.

Not to mention now I'm totally expecting the unit entry to say:

Special Rules: Unstoppable (No, really, they can't stop.)

**Hive City Dweller**

To confirm base sizes, part count:

Dunestrider: "With 80 parts included, this kit contains everything you need to build either one Sydonian Dragoon or one Ironstrider Ballistarii, and comes with a small transfer sheet and a 105x70mm oval base."

Skitarii: "This multi-part plastic kit contains everything needed to make either ten Skitarii Rangers or ten Skitarii Vanguard. Included in the box are 124 components - twenty-three heads, eleven of which are Skitarii Rangers, twenty-five weapons, a small transfer sheet and ten 25mm round bases."

So it is the small oval base from the Ball campaign box

**ClockworkZion**

Pre-orders are live. Here's some images to drool over from the product pages:

Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarri Rangers:

Harnessing the energies of forge worlds within their curious weaponry, the Rangers of the Skitarii are implacable and relentless hunter-killers. For them, an engagement is not over until their enemy is destroyed - even if this means stalking them across galaxies and over decades.

Skitarii Rangers, featuring cowls and gasmasks, stalk their prey with galvanic rifles. Each trooper is sealed in heavy, industrialised Skitarii warplate, emblazoned with the symbol of the Adeptus Mechanicus, bristling with data-collecting sensors, antennae and environmental monitors. Mindful of the harsh terrain of Mars, their legs have been removed from the knees down, with bionic replacements lending each model an air of cold, cybernetic augmentation

The unit can include an Alpha, armed with either a radium or arc pistol and a close combat weapon (either a power sword, taser goad or arc maul) and three models can carry special weapons - available to you are a transuranic arquebus, an arc rifle and a plasma caliver, the last of which includes a specific head and backpack. One model can be made into an Alpha, fitted with an enhanced data-tether or an omnispex - the box truly portrays the compulsive data-gathering nature of the Adeptus Mechanicus.

This multi-part plastic kit contains everything needed to make either ten Skitarii Rangers or ten Skitarii Vanguard. Included in the box are 124 components - twenty-three heads, eleven of which are Skitarii Rangers, twenty-five weapons, a small transfer sheet and ten 25mm round bases.

Spoiler:

Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarri Vanguard:

Harnessing the destructive energies of forge worlds within their weaponry, the Vanguard are so soaked in radiation that even to approach them is to confer a death sentence upon yourself. Victory for them is pyrrhic, as this radiation burns through even their heavy armour plate, slowly poisoning them to death even as their carbines bring about the (much quicker) demise of their enemies.

Skitarii Vanguard, featuring helmets and rebreathers, obliterate foes with radium carbines. Each trooper is sealed in heavy, industrialised Skitarii warplate, emblazoned with the symbol of the Adeptus Mechanicus, bristling with data-collecting sensors, antennae and environmental monitors. Mindful of the harsh terrain of Mars, their legs have been removed from the knees down, with bionic replacements lending each model an air of cold, cybernetic augmentation.

The unit can include an Alpha, armed with either a radium or arc pistol and a close combat weapon (either a power sword, taser goad or arc maul) and three models can carry special weapons - available to you are a transuranic arquebus, an arc rifle and a plasma caliver, the last of which includes a specific head and backpack. One model can be made into an Alpha, fitted with an enhanced data-tether or an omnispex - the box truly portrays the compulsive data-gathering nature of the Adeptus Mechanicus.

This multi-part plastic kit contains everything needed to make either ten Skitarii Rangers or ten Skitarii Vanguard. Included in the box are 124 components - twenty-three heads, twelve of which are variants on the Vanguard helmet/rebreather, twenty-five weapons, a small transfer sheet and ten 25mm round bases.

Spoiler:

Adeptus Mechanicus Sydonian Dragoon:

The Sydonian Dragoon is a marvel of Adeptus Mechanicus engineering, the closest anyone has yet come to violating the immutable laws of thermodynamics. Perpetual motion repurposed for destruction rather than creation, they act as the Skitarii cavalrymen, charging into battle without doubt or hesitation.

Contained in the box is a number of options, customisations and modifications - the model can be armed with either a taser lance or radium jezzail, with holstered versions of each available - a phosphor serpenta can be added to either configuration. The legs can be posed in two different positions, the suspensors can be moved to different angles and the entire miniature is covered with the sensors, monitors and arrays typical of the Adeptus Mechanicus.

With 80 parts included, this kit contains everything you need to build either one Sydonian Dragoon or one Ironstrider Ballistarii, and comes with a small transfer sheet and a 105x70mm oval base.

Spoiler:

Adeptus Mechanicus Ironstrider Ballistarius:

The Sydonian Dragoon is a marvel of Adeptus Mechanicus engineering, the closest anyone has yet come to violating the immutable laws of thermodynamics. Perpetual motion repurposed for destruction rather than creation, they act as the Skitarii cavalrymen, charging into battle without doubt or hesitation.

Contained in the box is a number of options, customisations and modifications - the model can be armed with either a taser lance or radium jezzail, with holstered versions of each available - a phosphor serpenta can be added to either configuration. The legs can be posed in two different positions, the suspensors can be moved to different angles and the entire miniature is covered with the sensors, monitors and arrays typical of the Adeptus Mechanicus.

With 80 parts included, this kit contains everything you need to build either one Sydonian Dragoon or one Ironstrider Ballistarii, and comes with a small transfer sheet and a 105x70mm oval base.

Spoiler:

Skitarii Transfer Sheet:

This 210mm x 297mm transfer sheet contains highly-detailed transfers depicting the iconography and symbolism of the Adeptus Mechanicus’ devastating army, the Skitarii. Ideal for adding detail and atmosphere to your miniatures, this is a must-have for anyone wishing to make their models truly unique.

Spoiler:

**Swastakowey**

I have a Magos (the forge world mechanical slug men thing) and 20 guys that look like the Skitarri Vanguard ish. If I got a walker and a box of rangers would that be a a legal ish force? Or is the Magos dominus or whatever completely different?

**unmercifulconker**

I wanna make some arbites out of them vanguard heads, wonder what could work for torsos, the power maces will also work wonders.

**ClockworkZion**

Forgot the web bundles!

Ironstrider Web Bundle - $147 USD

Fearsome two-legged walking tanks, the Ballistarii and the Dragoons charge into battle with gyroscopically-enhanced poise and grace, delivering kill after kill with a terrifying efficiency.
This bundle contains everything needed to make two Ironstrider Ballistarii and one Sydonian Dragoon - awesome, visually striking bipedal tanks featuring brutally effective long and short range weaponry.

Spoiler:

Skitarri Vanguard/Ranger Web Bundle - $102.25 USD

Footsoldiers of the Machine God, the Skitarii Vanguard and Rangers are fearsome shock troopers, harnessing the power of forgeworlds to annihilate their enemies without compassion or mercy.
This bundle contains everything you need to make ten Skitarii Vanguard and ten Skitarii Rangers, including two optional Alphas. 248 components are included in total, with forty-six heads, fifty weapons (enough to make any combination allowed for in Codex: Skitarii), a 210mm x 297mm Mars Skitarii Transfer Sheet, a pot of Martian Ironearth Technical paint and twenty 25mm bases.

Spoiler:

**pretre**

Nevermind!

**ClockworkZion**

pretre wrote:
Eh, mild savings.

True, but any savings on those walkers is a welcome thing.

**Requizen**

The bundles aren't any savings whatsoever, they're just bundles.

$49 x 3 = $147.
($39 x 2) + 20 + $4.25 = $102.25

Bundles don't save money, they're just for one-click buying.

**pretre**

Requizen wrote:
The bundles aren't any savings whatsoever, they're just bundles.

$49 x 3 = $147.
($39 x 2) + 20 + $4.25 = $102.25

Bundles don't save money, they're just for one-click buying.

My bad, I thought the walkers were $50 even.

**drbored**

Great to get the close-ups of the models. I was concerned that the bodies for the Skitarii would all be one part, good to see that the robe/chest are separated from the legs for easier painting and some customization.

Will definitely be getting a box of Rangers, and we'll just have to see what comes out next week

**Paradigm**

Those guys look so awesome! Almost wishing I hadn't bought some Harlies and has waited for these, but not quite. 40k-wise, GW are on a roll this year!

**Requizen**

I'm still having trouble justifying getting the walkers. I really would like to make a force of these guys, but any unit of those walkers I'd want to run a minimum of 3-4 in (if not maxed at 6), and that's a lot of dollars for not a lot of points.

**adamsouza**

Schlyne wrote:

Anybody else annoyed that you can't make the transfer sheet larger than to look at?

I imagine that's to prevent people from obtaining a hi-res image of it and printing their own.

**Melcavuk**

The new walkers are mounted on 105mm x 70mm oval bases, to my recollection and the GW site thats smaller than the carnifex one, is that the same size as the Deathstorm Broodlord?

EDIT: nvm my bad, its the same size as the current carnifex base

**Hybrid Son Of Oxayotl**

pretre wrote:
Yep, but that'd put you at 0/0/1 immediately.

If I add that it will be a multi-part plastic kit with multiple options to choose from, can I get 1/0/0 instead

?

ClockworkZion wrote:
Adeptus Mechanicus Skitarri Rangers:

Harnessing the energies of forge worlds within their curious weaponry, the Rangers of the Skitarii are implacable and relentless hunter-killers. For them, an engagement is not over until their enemy is destroyed - even if this means stalking them across galaxies and over decades.

That seems quite un-Mechanicus-like tactics to me. I would have thought them more “In your face”, less “I will kill you. In a decade or too…”.

**Exergy**

Requizen wrote:
I'm still having trouble justifying getting the walkers. I really would like to make a force of these guys, but any unit of those walkers I'd want to run a minimum of 3-4 in (if not maxed at 6), and that's a lot of dollars for not a lot of points.

yeah, need to see what the rules are, but a twinlinked autocannon that can walk doesnt sound like it would be too point heavy.

**Requizen**

Exergy wrote:
Requizen wrote:
I'm still having trouble justifying getting the walkers. I really would like to make a force of these guys, but any unit of those walkers I'd want to run a minimum of 3-4 in (if not maxed at 6), and that's a lot of dollars for not a lot of points.

yeah, need to see what the rules are, but a twinlinked autocannon that can walk doesnt sound like it would be too point heavy.

We've already seen the rules, except for what Doctrina Imperatives are.

Spoiler:

45-75 points (depending on which walker and which guns) is a very small amount for $50.

I think I'll wait for the entire AdMech codex before I start snatching these guys up.

**BrianDavion**

Swastakowey wrote:
I have a Magos (the forge world mechanical slug men thing) and 20 guys that look like the Skitarri Vanguard ish. If I got a walker and a box of rangers would that be a a legal ish force? Or is the Magos dominus or whatever completely different?

the forge world stuff is for 30k. not 40k, we've yet to receive any info on admech HQs. so it's risky. that said I imagine once the 'dex is out and the line is "complete" forge world'll swiftly fill in the gaps

**rollawaythestone**

I didn't notice before, but a 5+ invuln for 5 points is a pretty nice deal. 5 points for some extra durability on every 2 Wound squad Seargant isn't bad. 10 pts for a 4+ on the Warlord ain't bad either.

Also, an Arc Maul and Arc Pistol on the Vanguard Alpha will grant some serious Haywire to the unit. 1 pistol shot and 4 Haywire attacks on the charge.

**endlesswaltz123**

I cannot wait to see what the guys from here: http://s3.zetaboards.com/The_Ammobunker/forum/3012278/

Do with these kits.

**BrookM**

I wonder how hard it would be to fit a Dragoon onto a 60mm base?

**Swastakowey**

BrianDavion wrote:
Swastakowey wrote:
I have a Magos (the forge world mechanical slug men thing) and 20 guys that look like the Skitarri Vanguard ish. If I got a walker and a box of rangers would that be a a legal ish force? Or is the Magos dominus or whatever completely different?

the forge world stuff is for 30k. not 40k, we've yet to receive any info on admech HQs. so it's risky. that said I imagine once the 'dex is out and the line is "complete" forge world'll swiftly fill in the gaps

Ok, yea I will wait regardless before doing anything. At worst maybe I can use the magos as a counts as and have a mini force or something.

**BrianDavion**

Swastakowey wrote:
BrianDavion wrote:
Swastakowey wrote:
I have a Magos (the forge world mechanical slug men thing) and 20 guys that look like the Skitarri Vanguard ish. If I got a walker and a box of rangers would that be a a legal ish force? Or is the Magos dominus or whatever completely different?

the forge world stuff is for 30k. not 40k, we've yet to receive any info on admech HQs. so it's risky. that said I imagine once the 'dex is out and the line is "complete" forge world'll swiftly fill in the gaps

Ok, yea I will wait regardless before doing anything. At worst maybe I can use the magos as a counts as and have a mini force or something.

worst case sceniero there's unbound. no one's going to object if you basicly run an admech CAD with a lone Magos making it unbound