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Well they were used in Target Recon mission in the original AI, normally you spent 8 turn on the table to win but with the plane you spent 6.

They also give you reserve and initiative reroll, and dirt cheap.

OK thanks. Might be interesting to see what they did with them for the current AI and whether they are worth taking.

Just played a game with a friend, Rynn's World Bombing Mission against his Tau. I had 2 plain Marauder Bombers and it's hard to see where a Colossus might fit in. It certainly won't be any better, much more so when there's multiple targets (the 3 objectives, plus 4 Tau ground defences).

The rules for the Marauder Pathfinder are out.

Same general statistics as the Marauder Bomber but it’s a scout class. Obviously it has a front heavy bolter array (same stats as the rear turret) and no top turret. The only additional weaponry option is up to 4 pairs of skystrike missiles.

There is however a special rule ‘Tactical Command’ which basically means when the Pathfinder is activated in the movement phase you can choose a friendly aircraft within 3 hexes of the Pathfinder that hasn’t moved yet. You may discard that aircrafts manoeuvre token and choose another ace manoeuvre.

Not sure personally if it’s worth the points cost but I guess it’s a nice option to have. Being a scout could be handy for those missions where only scouts and fighters can be taken. Not sure really. More firepower or tactical abilities? Hmm.


Edit: are we allowed to post points costs?
Edit: This flyers point cost might be more than people were thinking

33 points for Pathfinder, the most expensive Imperium aircraft, weak firepower and cost too much, can't even use as transport.

Hmm. Just to change a maneuvre? They're normally quite forgiving anyway. Feeling glad I opted out. I'm normally a sucker for these things.

Can't remember, what did the Vigilant do in the original game? I seem to remember it gave some better advantages?

Let you reroll initiative to see if you went first I think

I’m thinking of making some adjustments to AI2, sort of a ‘meet in the middle’ between the two editions.

What changes would people make to the current game? I’ve heard bombers are pretty useless vs just taking fighters with ground attacking ordnance etc.

I would reduce the number of unlimited ammo weapons; it’s too easy to just take random potshots rather than trying to manoeuvre into a good firing position. I also think the “reverse direction” manoeuvre is too freely available, making it very easy to just flip round on the spot and head back at an attacker, rather than having to turn.

https://www.warhammer-community.com/2021/09/22/unboxing-aeronautica-imperialis-wrath-of-angels-the-big-box-of-tiny-planes/

Unboxing with the sprues.

Eldar crafts got new weapon

Well that took a while, haven't it?

Finally!!

I was just wondering about this the other day, good to see it's coming soon.

Taking bets on which side will be more maneuverable.

 lord_blackfang wrote:
Taking bets on which side will be more maneuverable.

Marines have best in class maneuverability…. Of course they are in the class: Flying Brick all by themselves.

 Theophony wrote:

 lord_blackfang wrote:
Taking bets on which side will be more maneuverable.

Marines have best in class maneuverability…. Of course they are in the class: Flying Brick all by themselves.

They are classed as light starships to avoid plasma efficiency standards.

 lord_blackfang wrote:
Taking bets on which side will be more maneuverable.

Clearly the Space Marines, of course. They already say it:

Warhammer Community wrote: Both flyers have high-powered thrusters pulling such heavy g-forces that only a Space Marine can pilot them.

I like the Eldar aircraft. Is there any information about a campaign book and more Eldar planes out there?

I'd forgotten about this announcement, those Aeldar fliers look pretty good. Is there a typical lead time between first article and the set becoming available or is it a free for all? Wondering if it is worth making a little extra space in the hobby budget but it's coming awfully close to pre-Christmas saving.

Tallonian4th wrote:
I'd forgotten about this announcement, those Aeldar fliers look pretty good. Is there a typical lead time between first article and the set becoming available or is it a free for all? Wondering if it is worth making a little extra space in the hobby budget but it's coming awfully close to pre-Christmas saving.

Impossible to say for sure, but the trend seems to be within 3 months. This looks like the kind of article they'd put out maybe 2-3 weeks ahead of release to start hyping it up, and next will come articles teasing at some of the cards and rules for the different planes.

Glad to see this is coming up though. It's a fun game, but like many things GW, the fanbases and community tend to drop interest in the game if it's not regularly supported.

Not sure if Storm Eagle would have appropriate point cost for its insane firepower, basically double the phoenix plus 2 assasault cannons

Not really any new info other than the sprue pics. Looking forward to it, though I'm expecting Space Marines to be way overpowered and Eldar to be way underpowered.

Chopstick wrote:
Not sure if Storm Eagle would have appropriate point cost for its insane firepower, basically double the phoenix plus 2 assasault cannons

It has twin heavy bolters rather than assault cannons I think? I'm sure it'll be underpriced because GW consistently undervalue firepower and endurance and overvalue agility, but it probably won't be any worse than, say, a Valkyrie Vendetta with its 6 lascannons and 3 structure for only 20pts.

Really pleased to see Wrath of Angels finally confirmed for release 'soon' and a little birdy was seemingly spot on with an Oct - Nov release.

As an aside to these models, which look ace, I hope when they preview the rules they also reveal the Thunderhawk ones too. Remember when they showed rules for that Ork Mega Bommer, that was cool to see before release.

Preorders are next week.
This is for the boxed game, aces card packs, and the individual boxed sets for the Marines and Aeldari planes. There's also the board.

Ork & Guard Ground Assets are coming back too.

Wrath of Angels up for pre-order next week

Also, nice to see that the people involved in the Xyphon box image can count...

lol, looks like they photoshopped one too many in XD

Nice, will definitely be picking up a box or two.

I imagine the Storm Eagle will come out separately with different options similar to Marauders and Tiger Sharks.

Also looking forward to the Thunderhawk at some point.

How much does it cost to buy the Eldar fighters and bombers?

??? The Storm Eagle is coming out separately (did you miss it? Scroll down through the article), but it doesn't have different options?

chaos0xomega wrote:
??? The Storm Eagle is coming out separately (did you miss it? Scroll down through the article), but it doesn't have different options?

I'm just guessing at future releases, because the sprue pics seemed to show pretty limited options compared to what it has in 40k, it makes me think we might get a variant down the track with an extra sprue to make those other options. Maybe not though.

Also if I'm adding it up right, I think this is maybe a better value starter set than the previous ones (at least compared to buying separately) as the previous ones we got 3 half sets+ 1 full set, this box seems to be 2 full sets + 2 half sets?



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 BobtheInquisitor wrote:
How much does it cost to buy the Eldar fighters and bombers?

Dunno if that's been leaked yet? I imagine the Nightwing fighters will be $42, the same as the previous 6 fighter sets from the Imperial Navy, Orks and Tau.

The Phoenixes, I don't think we've had a 3 model set before to use as a comparison.

It is interesting there is no separate book. Released a later week with the thunder hawk perhaps.