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The missiles are a good counter against some things out there for sure. Pair with the terrain piece that allows you to reload if rumours are true and we've got us something to spam rather nicely if the range is good enough.

Most terrain are horribly overpriced and not terribly useful while also being easy to destroy. I doubt the knight terrain will be different. I’ll still get it regardless because it will likely be a cool table terrain piece.

Sounds like people are assuming you can fire all 4 missiles at once also. Hopefully if they are that powerful it will be more like the manticore and fire 1 at a time.

Also if those prices are correct you can theoretically field 3 wardens and a Castellan in a 2k list. I’m still not sure that’s a viable army even with all that firepower. It will definitely be a mismatch army for some opponents though.

gungo wrote:
Most terrain are horribly overpriced and not terribly useful while also being easy to destroy. I doubt the knight terrain will be different. I’ll still get it regardless because it will likely be a cool table terrain piece.

Sounds like people are assuming you can fire all 4 missiles at once also. Hopefully if they are that powerful it will be more like the manticore and fire 1 at a time.

Indeed, some one-shot weapons do have a limitation built in of once per turn, though it wouldn't surprise me if there is a 3 CP stratagem that allows you to Alpha Strike a target of choice.

gungo wrote:
Also if those prices are correct you can theoretically field 3 wardens and a Castellan in a 2k list. I’m still not sure that’s a viable army even with all that firepower. It will definitely be a mismatch army for some opponents though.

They can still do good harm against hordes with their stomp attacks at the very least, though Wardens also have a heavy flamer that in such a scenario would not be an annoying tax for the Avenger for a change.

I need more information on the Armiger options.

Those are strangely absent, along with any more word on the special character.

What are we missing on the character? We have weapons, stats, points cost, special ejection. What more do we need besides background?

More from Spikeybits https://spikeybits.com/2018/05/new-imperial-knight-model-pics-spotted.html

Cant believe I'm typing this but I'm kinda disappointed. It looks like Rex and by extension the rumoured Preceptor Knight are another variation on the Paladin/Errant kit and not a new frame. I guess that's what happens when you let yourself get overhyped.

Also I hope that the sprue with the new weapon and character parts also comes with the Thunderstike Gauntlet. Otherwise there will be a lot of wasted parts in the box.

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Im... definitely bummed. That's just new arms on an existing Knight.

I want the Pilot, that's about it.

Well, I know what I want for my birthday.

New head too, but, yeah, same frame, legs and all.


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Hell, even the cannon is only half new. That's just a different head/barrel on the multi right?

So apart from the pilot model it looks like the Rex has a new face plate, moulded shield and left kneepad, new secondary weapon in place of the stubber/melta, possibly a new hatch and carapace icon, and a new weapon barrel that fits in the same slot as the existing Thermal cannon.

Eyup, just a different piece going onto the shield of the Thermal Cannon, along with a different shield and face plate. Still going to pick one up though.

Oh right, the sprue will also be packed with interior bits.

Correct, I believe that's the Thermal Cannon's rear.

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 drazz wrote:
New head too, but, yeah, same frame, legs and all.


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Hell, even the cannon is only half new. That's just a different head/barrel on the multi right?

All the weapons are built off the same bit.

It is just blank and you add parts to it.

Only thing I don't like about it is how close the iconography is to that of the Space Wolves.

 BrookM wrote:
Only thing I don't like about it is how close the iconography is to that of the Space Wolves.

I was thinking more about those Rogue Trader models that look remarkably similar to the dismounted pilot.

The right knee is also different, comes with an embossed pattern and the shoulder-mounted back-up weapon is also non-standard.

New transfers too, I guess. The Wolf and the Broken chains on his right shoulder.

Though not as exciting as another new knight, the new weapon looks cool, and it is nice to have a knight crew/open hatch option.

I like the look of the standard GW knight compared to the forge world version, so I am glad GW didn't head that direction, but it would still be nice to get updated legs to add variety to the posing options.

I hope the updated rules make for a reasonably effective army that are not miserable for the opponent to play against.

Back in Titan Legion knights were a lot closer to Leman Russ tank stats than super heavy stats. I think that would be a more interesting direction-make them more like a Leman russ that can fight in melee (and thus much cheaper). This would allow more on the table and put the list more in line with other vehicle heavy lists.

Indeed, here's hoping a dedicated sheet with nothing but Freeblade designs.

 Kanluwen wrote:

I was thinking more about those Rogue Trader models that look remarkably similar to the dismounted pilot.

I was thinking the same thing! Could make some cool infantry to support the knights, even if its only counts-as scions, IG, or AM.

I'll agree that this isn't quite as exciting as a brand new knight, sure.

But it means things are happening. Pictures are being leaked, probably from the next WD. So this is probably pretty soon.

It makes sense to make the named character a questoris, given that’s the most promoted type of knight.

Honestly I’m most eager to see the expanded Armiger, since I have three unbuilt ones and would like to know what parts and options are in the kit so I can make best use of them.

i'm just most excited for the point drops...... everything else is gravy

It's official: https://www.warhammer-community.com/2018/05/25/leading-the-charge/

YAS!






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Damn, the guys even gets a custom carapace crest and decorative wolves heads where normally eagle heads or Mechanicus crests go.

The faceplate cinches it for me. I guess I’m getting yet another knight...

I like these new modelling options. More pilot models would be welcome. Anyway, only the first of the new stuff.