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2019/08/29 02:28:54
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
Few years ago, I would have agreed with you, but this seems to be their modus operandi now. Recall how we first learned about getting plastic Sisters?
Automatically Appended Next Post: Also, can anyone tell me if Shrike's jetpack is some new variant we haven't seen before? It doesn't look like an Inceptor jetpack to me. Possibly a template for Primaris Assault Marines?
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2019/08/29 06:02:43
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
It actually wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility though given that A) 40k Guilliman exists and B) Black Library published a short story involving him (and Lorgar) fighting in the Eye of Terror during the 41st Millenium which confirms that he is still alive/active.
2019/08/29 07:59:24
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
Few years ago, I would have agreed with you, but this seems to be their modus operandi now. Recall how we first learned about getting plastic Sisters?
Automatically Appended Next Post: Also, can anyone tell me if Shrike's jetpack is some new variant we haven't seen before? It doesn't look like an Inceptor jetpack to me. Possibly a template for Primaris Assault Marines?
Jet pack is definitely new, but it's clearly based on the Inceptor design. Looks like it just has two sets of the little mini-jets instead of just one.
2019/08/29 08:17:08
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
Which kind of make sense for a melee jetpack unit. All primaris jump troops so far are hovering and shooting guns while they do.
7 Ork facts people always get wrong: Ragnar did not win against Thrakka, but suffered two crushing defeats within a few days of each other. A lasgun is powerful enough to sever an ork's appendage or head in a single, well aimed shot. Orks meks have a better understanding of electrics and mechanics than most Tech Priests. Orks do not think that purple makes them harder to see. They do think that camouflage does however, without knowing why. Gharkull Blackfang did not even come close to killing the emperor. Orks can be corrupted by chaos, but few of them have any interest in what chaos offers. Orks do not have the power of believe.
2019/08/29 08:42:54
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
In video it's got to be Corax. Interview for Raven Guard Chapter master and there's missing primarch "have you seen this guy?" poster? Raven guard for sure...
Whether that results in model is another thing. Could be, could be just for fun.
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2019/08/29 08:47:52
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
Mortarion started appearing in the background before his actual release as well.
Corax would pretty much be a smash captain primarch.
7 Ork facts people always get wrong: Ragnar did not win against Thrakka, but suffered two crushing defeats within a few days of each other. A lasgun is powerful enough to sever an ork's appendage or head in a single, well aimed shot. Orks meks have a better understanding of electrics and mechanics than most Tech Priests. Orks do not think that purple makes them harder to see. They do think that camouflage does however, without knowing why. Gharkull Blackfang did not even come close to killing the emperor. Orks can be corrupted by chaos, but few of them have any interest in what chaos offers. Orks do not have the power of believe.
2019/08/29 08:55:56
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
Jidmah wrote:Mortarion started appearing in the background before his actual release as well.
Corax would pretty much be a smash captain primarch.
Correction! Sneaky Beaky Smash Primarch.
Brother Castor wrote:I'm pleased to see the Corvus helmet but agree it would have been better on his head.
Yeah. someone asked the community team that exact question on Facebook and they were like, "helmets are very versatile," which I found strange. I wonder why they didn't just say, "Yeah, there's a helmet variant."
2019/08/29 10:13:46
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
I very much hope that turns out to be correct. Not because I like the Corvis helmet (I very much don't) but because if there's the option for him to be wearing the thing then there's the option to not include it on his hip.
The Newman wrote: I very much hope that turns out to be correct. Not because I like the Corvis helmet (I very much don't) but because if there's the option for him to be wearing the thing then there's the option to not include it on his hip.
This is what makes me think there will not be a helmeted variant - because I don't think the hip one will be optional.
2019/08/29 10:21:36
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
The Newman wrote: I very much hope that turns out to be correct. Not because I like the Corvis helmet (I very much don't) but because if there's the option for him to be wearing the thing then there's the option to not include it on his hip.
This is what makes me think there will not be a helmeted variant - because I don't think the hip one will be optional.
Who doesn't carry a spare helmet into battle?
You could always convert it like people have to with Ulrik the Slayer.
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2019/08/29 10:33:28
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
The Newman wrote: I very much hope that turns out to be correct. Not because I like the Corvis helmet (I very much don't) but because if there's the option for him to be wearing the thing then there's the option to not include it on his hip.
This is what makes me think there will not be a helmeted variant - because I don't think the hip one will be optional.
Who doesn't carry a spare helmet into battle?
You could always convert it like people have to with Ulrik the Slayer.
Oh I'm sure we'll get conversion!
2019/08/29 11:21:59
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
Few years ago, I would have agreed with you, but this seems to be their modus operandi now. Recall how we first learned about getting plastic Sisters?
Automatically Appended Next Post: Also, can anyone tell me if Shrike's jetpack is some new variant we haven't seen before? It doesn't look like an Inceptor jetpack to me. Possibly a template for Primaris Assault Marines?
Jet pack is definitely new, but it's clearly based on the Inceptor design. Looks like it just has two sets of the little mini-jets instead of just one.
. It’s a hybrid. I see the jets from the Inceptor pack, where the normal heat vents are, and a second set of heat vents with extended exhaust pipes out the back and either more exhaust or perhaps fragstorm launchers out the front.
They gave up the twin LC’s for some sort of not quite LC and what looks like a heavy bolt pistol but not quite. I’m not sure it’s going to be bolt- maybe that’s the grenades as well/instead.
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2019/08/29 12:58:19
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
Brother Castor wrote:I'm pleased to see the Corvus helmet but agree it would have been better on his head.
Yeah. someone asked the community team that exact question on Facebook and they were like, "helmets are very versatile," which I found strange. I wonder why they didn't just say, "Yeah, there's a helmet variant."
Thing is, marines take a lot of trinkets into battle on their armour. I'd like to see the thing on his head (on an official model) so we can see its compatible with Mark X armour and not just a lucky charm.
Sgt_Smudge wrote: I, for one, think it's a red herring. I think that the "Have you see this Primarch?" is a joke about how Corax was incredibly stealthy.
Of course, I may be wrong, but I think it's a joke right now.
I agree. It's a tease. While it is of course possible Corax is coming, this gag doesn't make me think it's any more likely to happen soon than I did yesterday.
2019/08/29 14:50:48
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
Sgt_Smudge wrote: I, for one, think it's a red herring. I think that the "Have you see this Primarch?" is a joke about how Corax was incredibly stealthy.
Of course, I may be wrong, but I think it's a joke right now.
I hadn't even considered Corax's stealth nature in this joke.GW are probably all reading this thread and having a giggle. Still part of me hopes this is true. Will there even be a new primarch this edition. With a new Shrike and new supplement he'd have to be in that or he won't be coming for at least another few months before the next Space marines revised codex.
2019/08/29 15:02:54
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
To be fair, I always take the Dredd approach when it comes to wearing a Helmet in a gun fight. If you think the helmet will affect your abilities, I think a bullet would affect them more.
2019/08/29 15:03:47
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
Ginjitzu wrote: Also, can anyone tell me if Shrike's jetpack is some new variant we haven't seen before? It doesn't look like an Inceptor jetpack to me. Possibly a template for Primaris Assault Marines?
It's the Omnis pattern armour from the Suppressors, with an extra set of grav vanes at the top and the landing thingies on the feet replaced with talons:
Spoiler:
Inceptors wear a jump pack variant of the bulkier Gravis pattern armour.
Thing is, marines take a lot of trinkets into battle on their armour. I'd like to see the thing on his head (on an official model) so we can see its compatible with Mark X armour and not just a lucky charm.
They call it out as the first time we've seen a beaky variant for Mark X armour, so I'm thinking it is a safe assumption that it can go onto him.
2019/08/29 15:07:06
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
Few years ago, I would have agreed with you, but this seems to be their modus operandi now. Recall how we first learned about getting plastic Sisters?
Automatically Appended Next Post: Also, can anyone tell me if Shrike's jetpack is some new variant we haven't seen before? It doesn't look like an Inceptor jetpack to me. Possibly a template for Primaris Assault Marines?
Jet pack is definitely new, but it's clearly based on the Inceptor design. Looks like it just has two sets of the little mini-jets instead of just one.
. It’s a hybrid. I see the jets from the Inceptor pack, where the normal heat vents are, and a second set of heat vents with extended exhaust pipes out the back and either more exhaust or perhaps fragstorm launchers out the front.
They gave up the twin LC’s for some sort of not quite LC and what looks like a heavy bolt pistol but not quite. I’m not sure it’s going to be bolt- maybe that’s the grenades as well/instead.
Breton, dude, you might want to make an appointment at SpecSavers - if you look beneath the Feather of Gravity Defiance that's attached to his pistol, you can see the upper curve of the claws on his gun hand.
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Kanluwen wrote: This is, emphatically, why I will continue suggesting nuking Guard and starting over again. It's a legacy army that needs to be rebooted with a new focal point.
Confirmation of why no-one should listen to Kanluwen when it comes to the IG - he doesn't want the IG, he want's Kan's New Model Army...
tneva82 wrote: You aren't even trying ty pretend for honest arqument. Open bad faith trolling.
- No reason to keep this here, unless people want to use it for something...
2019/09/09 06:49:10
Subject: Who's the Primarch in the Shrike reveal video?
Thing is, marines take a lot of trinkets into battle on their armour. I'd like to see the thing on his head (on an official model) so we can see its compatible with Mark X armour and not just a lucky charm.
They call it out as the first time we've seen a beaky variant for Mark X armour, so I'm thinking it is a safe assumption that it can go onto him.
Only 2 beaky helmets, but still...
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Corax is one of the three Loyalist Primarchs that are about 100 percent likely to be returning. El' Johnson, Khan and Corax have been foreshadowed as returning. How long this will take is anyone's guess. Personally I think we are about 9 months behind where we should have seen a second Loyalist Primarch. The only reason I can think of is they didn't start a second Primarch model until they had sales numbers on the first.
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