Codex Cult Mechanicus Rumor Roundup

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Kastelan Robots Monstrous Creature 2-6 in unit (120pts apiece)
WS3 BS3 S6 T7 W3 I2 A2 Ld7 Sv3+

Datasmith Infantry 1-3 in unit (50pts apiece)
WS3 BS4 S4 T4 W2 I3 A2 Ld9 Sv 2+

Wargear
Datasmith
Artificier Armor
Gamma Pistol
Dataspike
Powerfist
Refractor field

Kastelan
Kastelan Battlehide
Incendine combustor
Powerfists (x2)

Special Rules
Datasmith
Canticles of the Omnissiah
Feel No Pain

Kastelan
Canticles of the Omnissiah
Fearless

Kastellan Battle Protocols
Begins the gams using Aegis, You may select a new protocol at the end of your turn is there is a datasmith in the unit", but the change goes into effect at the start of your NEXT turn.

Conqueror: Double attacks, no shooting
Aegis: Feel No Pain
Protector: Double shooting, cannot move

Repulsor Grid:
5+ invulnerable ave. Rolls of 6 are deflected back at the shooting unit with the origin weapon stats used. Offers no defense versus Psychic, Blast, Template attacks.

May replace both Powerfists with TL Phosphor blaster
May replace incendine combustor with heavy phosphor blaster
Datasmiths may buy Special Issue Wargear / Arcana Mechanicum

Wargear:

Artificier Armor: Sv 2+
Kastelan Battlehide: Sv 3+
Refractor Field: 5+ Inv.
Incendine Combustor: S4 Ap:5 Assault 1 Template, Torrent
Heavy Phosphor Blaster: R36" S6 Ap1 Heavy 3 Luminagen (units hit have -1 cover saves, opponents may re-roll charge distance when charging them)
Gamma Pistol: R12" S6 Ap2 Pistol, Armorbane
Dataspike: S:User, AP- Melee, Haywire, Dataspike (bonus attack at I:10)

[Stone Edwards]

Kastelan Robots Monstrous Creature 2-6 in unit (120pts apiece)
WS3 BS3 S6 T7 W3 I2 A2 Ld7 Sv3+

Datasmith Infantry 1-3 in unit (50pts apiece)
WS3 BS4 S4 T4 W2 I3 A2 Ld9 Sv 2+

Wargear
Datasmith
Artificier Armor
Gamma Pistol
Dataspike
Powerfist
Refractor field

Kastelan
Kastelan Battlehide
Incendine combustor
Powerfists (x2)

Special Rules
Datasmith
Canticles of the Omnissiah
Feel No Pain

Kastelan
Canticles of the Omnissiah
Fearless

Kastellan Battle Protocols
Begins the gams using Aegis, You may select a new protocol at the end of your turn is there is a datasmith in the unit", but the change goes into effect at the start of your NEXT turn.

Conqueror: Double attacks, no shooting
Aegis: Feel No Pain
Protector: Double shooting, cannot move

Repulsor Grid:
5+ invulnerable ave. Rolls of 6 are deflected back at the shooting unit with the origin weapon stats used. Offers no defense versus Psychic, Blast, Template attacks.

May replace both Powerfists with TL Phosphor blaster
May replace incendine combustor with heavy phosphor blaster
Datasmiths may buy Special Issue Wargear / Arcana Mechanicum

Wargear:

Artificier Armor: Sv 2+
Kastelan Battlehide: Sv 3+
Refractor Field: 5+ Inv.
Incendine Combustor: S4 Ap:5 Assault 1 Template, Torrent
Heavy Phosphor Blaster: R36" S6 Ap1 Heavy 3 Luminagen (units hit have -1 cover saves, opponents may re-roll charge distance when charging them)
Gamma Pistol: R12" S6 Ap2 Pistol, Armorbane
Dataspike: S:User, AP- Melee, Haywire, Dataspike (bonus attack at I:10)

The Heavy Phosphor Blaster is AP3 sadly

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

more pictures here :
[url]http://www.bolterandchainsword.com/topic/305781-rumours-cult-mechanicus-knights-kastelan-wd-leak/page-38#entry4026070[/url]

the tech priest donminus is perfect imo - much more along the lines of what I've been wanting. Will definitely buy it, along with some of those battle servitors. Should look good mixed with the micro arts studio iron brotherhood.

I love that he has a cane and the spider legs under his robes give him the right amount of creepy blanche weirdness.

[Kirsten]

so knights for pre-order tomorrow, Ad Mech next week. white dwarf cover.

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[Mr Mystery]

The more I see the Kastellans, the more I like them.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

I think it's mainly the paintjob that lets them down - I think if they'd look better if they were dirtied up with paint-chip effects and rust. The visor face would look better with a green glow on it IMO.

[Kirsten]

they have grown on me, I still think the paintjob is 80s cartoon terrible, and they definitely need fixing, but great potential.

[Path Walker]

I don't even think it needs filling in, painted the same as the dome would really help.

[Asymmetrical Xeno]

painting a vague skull behind the black visor might look cool too.

[Kirsten]

very Doctor Who