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**SirDonlad**

I really like the xiphon. It's points match its dakka imho.
Compared to the storm eagle it's a bit weak, but i think it may be all about agility and targeting than weathering a hail of fire; the 'agile' and 'terminal tracking' rules bumping your jink and dropping theirs reinforces the notion that it is an interceptor designed for dodging incoming fire, not a toughened drop-ship designed to take the hits while on mission.

I don't think FW is expecting it to come up against a skyfire weapon which ignores cover. Or waveserpents.

**Zuul**

Theophony wrote:
The missile pod reminds me of the old style whirlwind launcher.

Crayola approved!

**AllSeeingSkink**

Wowzer, not sure what to think of the Xiphon. It looks like they took a Mk2 Viper and a Lambda-class Imperial shuttle, mashed them together and turned it in to a baby's toy.

At first glance I don't like it because it just looks like a dumbed down version of the Mk2 and the shuttle, but maybe it'll grow on me.

**lord_blackfang**

They added an underside pic for the flier.

I predict balance issues for the model. The base peg is at one far end of the model.

**BrookM**

I think that's why they mounted it on a peg facing the other way.

**lord_blackfang**

The flight stand is pretty flexible... I think the Tau flyers go on backwards, too. But still... unnecessary stress on the model and the stand/base glue join.

**BrookM**

Worst case scenario you can always run a pin through the stand and the flyer, not super ideal, but it's something I suppose.

**Rippy**

Yeah it does look pretty far back, but also has looked pretty stable in everything we have seen so far (including the video seen during FW weekender)

**BrookM**

It does look deeper than the one on their Vulture, which I had to pin to the stand, lest it toppled off.

**Frozen Ocean**

A wing of those things will look excellent as an escort to my Fire Raptor, or just on their own. I'm a crazy aircraft lover, so I'll probably get one or two. Shame about the (as usual) total lack of lifting edge on the wings or any kind of flight control surface, but that can be fixed.

**sonofruss**

Looks like they are following the Stormfang Stormwolf pattern for landing gear. Rather than the guppy

**inqscott**

Yes, I will need at least 2 to escort my salas thunder hawk. Now I will have to download flight of the Valkyries so to play when I place them on the table

**e.earnshaw**

I wish the fw blog had a regular date like the gw one instead of it being random beacuse i keep checking it and nothings changed.
on to somthing more interesting the plastic hours heresy that might be coming will you be able to buy resin sholder padsin store with them or plastec upgrade packs do you think?

**Harriticus**

FW sure can build a better aircraft than GW. This actually looks like a serious fighter aircraft and not a lego joke

**ImAGeek**

e.earnshaw wrote:
I wish the fw blog had a regular date like the gw one instead of it being random beacuse i keep checking it and nothings changed.
on to somthing more interesting the plastic hours heresy that might be coming will you be able to buy resin sholder padsin store with them or plastec upgrade packs do you think?

The FW blog updates every Monday.

**Breotan**

I've been burned by large SM fliers from FW to care about this one. I'll let this thing be someone else's nightmare to put together.

Edit: Why does Dynat look like Picard in SM armor?

**reds8n**

http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/News/FORGE_WORLD_BULLETIN_53.html

FORGE WORLD BULLETIN #53

Every time I walk through the Forge World Studio I see something new, whether it's models being worked on or freshly painted units being added to the armies people have on display on their desks. It makes it difficult to make it back to my own desk without stopping to take a look at something, but I’m not going to complain! This week, I was distracted by this strikingly imperious model. The details on his armour and cloak are fantastic but, for me, the stern expression on his face is what makes me want him in my army.

A new model from the Forge World Studio nearly ready for production.

Since they were released at the Horus Heresy Weekender earlier this year, the two Horus Heresy Event Exclusive models have been in high demand. The current favourite in the Forge World Studio is Nârik Dreygur, Consul-Praevian of the Iron Warriors. With the Consul-Praevian’s ability to take Castellax or Vorax Battle-automata as part of his unit, we’re seeing him appear in plenty of Legions, but there’s no reason to use him only for the Iron Warriors. For example, Paul Rudge has used the model as a Consul-Praevian in his Death Guard Legion and Andy Hoare has fitted him neatly into his Emperor’s Children army.

Andy has taken three Castellax with his Consul...

whilst Paul’s gone the whole hog with five!

You can download Nârik Dreygur’s rules, which also include the rules for using a Consul-Praevian in any Legion, HERE. If you want to pick up the model for yourself, check out our Events page for Forge World's upcoming events. The next UK event we're attending will be Salute in London on Saturday 25th April.

That’s all from me for now. Make sure you check back soon for more from the Forge World Studio.

Chris.

**BrookM**

Hello Lord Marshal!

**Rippy**

Amazing. what a breath taking sculpt. That makes me so happy!!

**angelofvengeance**

He'd make an excellent Imperial Guard HQ model.

**tommse**

Wow. Is that gonna be a regular release? I want him!

**BrookM**

Chances are he'll be part of the command squad, so a six mini buy.

**Malika2**

BrookM wrote:
Chances are he'll be part of the command squad, so a six mini buy.

Check the fellow in the background...

**H.B.M.C.**

Pretty sure we've seen these guys before, if not as works in progress at an event then in slides during a presentation. He comes with a command squad. You can see the banner bearer in the background.

**BrookM**

Malika2 wrote:
BrookM wrote:
Chances are he'll be part of the command squad, so a six mini buy.

Check the fellow in the background...

I know, standard bearer standing there. I just got a feeling he won't be sold on his own, despite being a HQ choice in his own right, but as a part of the maximus bling tactical command squad which included the Strategos with all the telescopes, a nuncio vox, standard bearer and two veterans.

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H.B.M.C. wrote:
Pretty sure we've seen these guys before, if not as works in progress at an event then in slides during a presentation. He comes with a command squad. You can see the banner bearer in the background.

This isn't the Strategos though, this is a Legate Commander or Lord Marshal, seeing as he's toting an Archeotech pistol, an option not available to the command squad.

**H.B.M.C.**

Could've sworn we'd seen pics...

**BrookM**

Yeah, I've seen blurry ones from the FW weekender and there was a digital sculpt of the Lord Marshal on display as well.

ACHTUNG EDIT:

Lord Marshal

Strategos

Standard Bearer

Nuncio Vox

The whole load plus two veterans

**H.B.M.C.**

Ah-hah! Slides in a presentation and a WIP showing! I was doubly right!

**MajorStoffer**

Welp, guess Solar Auxilia are going to be my primary 30k force.

I'll certainly add a big marine allied force, but that range has just tickled all my "Dude, you need more guard" urges.

**RedFox**

too bad he won't be sold seperately, he could have made a nice inquisitor model