Ultraworks Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Hey all, I have spent the last few weeks trying to find out more about this tank. All I can find is it is a Super Heavy and its in the Imperial Armour book that I dont have and I cannot find around my local hobby stores. If any one has any knowledge about this tank I would be really thankful for it. forge world link Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200612-marcharius-vulcan-tank/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellios Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 Hey all,I have spent the last few weeks trying to find out more about this tank. All I can find is it is a Super Heavy and its in the Imperial Armour book that I dont have and I cannot find around my local hobby stores. If any one has any knowledge about this tank I would be really thankful for it. forge world link What kind of info? What I can say is that has structure points but isn't really worth taking in apocalypse... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200612-marcharius-vulcan-tank/#findComment-2390104 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyson_Vore Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 The Macharius in general is a sort of 'Second Generation' of Baneblade. While it does not possess the Armor, advanced logic engines, engine performance, armor bracing or sheer firepower of the BaneBlade, it still functions as a Heavy Tank. The Vulcan Mounts a single Turret Mounted Vulcan Mega-Bolter, which along with the options for secondary weapons ranging from Heavy Bolters, Heavy Flamers, and the Standard Heavy Stubbers, it functions as an effective anti-Infantry vehicle. Re-discovered by Magos Nalax on Lucius. Interesting note: Only carries enough Ammunition for 20 seconds of continuous firing. Anything else you would like to know? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200612-marcharius-vulcan-tank/#findComment-2390764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurglez Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 how fast do the barrels spin when they shoot? and how many squirrels could you fit into it if you took out all the ammo but left the driver and gunners? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200612-marcharius-vulcan-tank/#findComment-2390941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azatoth Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 The size of the tank compared to the size of the weapon is a drawback of this pattern, as it can only carry enough ammunition for 20 seconds of continuous fire - as such it is not uncommon for Macharius Vulcan crews to fill all interior stowage bins with additional ammunition, as well as yet more crates of ammunition as external stowage. :) Clever idea guys, clever idea. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200612-marcharius-vulcan-tank/#findComment-2390968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodunius Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Clever idea guys, clever idea. Not unheard of in real life however. At least one soviet tank had external ammo stowage for its AA machinegun as standard (T-64 I think it was) - which was safe because it was such low calibre that it couldn't damage the tank if it cooked off. I imagine the same would apply to the vulcan ammo bolted - ruleswise the Vulcan can only glance a Macharius from the rear, and that presumably requires a direct hit with the armour piercing pointy bit pointing forward, so it would presumably be safe to stow ammo on the thicker side armour with the bolts pointing sideways or outwards. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200612-marcharius-vulcan-tank/#findComment-2393662 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultraworks Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 Clever idea guys, clever idea. Not unheard of in real life however. At least one soviet tank had external ammo stowage for its AA machinegun as standard (T-64 I think it was) - which was safe because it was such low calibre that it couldn't damage the tank if it cooked off. I imagine the same would apply to the vulcan ammo bolted - ruleswise the Vulcan can only glance a Macharius from the rear, and that presumably requires a direct hit with the armour piercing pointy bit pointing forward, so it would presumably be safe to stow ammo on the thicker side armour with the bolts pointing sideways or outwards. Thats great info guys. Ive seen such things around the web. Im trying to make my own for my Ultramarine army. I was trying to find the armor values and relivant point cost. I am trying to build one using the old vcr but it seems low to me. But if any one has the Imperial Armour Siege of Vraks Trilogy. That has all the rules for them. But Thank you all for the info. I'll post some pics when I close to the final product. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200612-marcharius-vulcan-tank/#findComment-2396895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperator Mos Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 14 13 12 2SP S6 HEAVY15 60" 405 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200612-marcharius-vulcan-tank/#findComment-2397750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultraworks Posted May 14, 2010 Author Share Posted May 14, 2010 14 13 12 2SP S6 HEAVY15 60" 405 Thats actually really close to what I made my tank to be 410 is the base cost. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200612-marcharius-vulcan-tank/#findComment-2399288 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultraworks Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 there area now pics up if any one wants to take a look. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/200612-marcharius-vulcan-tank/#findComment-2400454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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