Greyshift Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 From a forgeworld news flash email: The Krios Battle Tank is a vehicle of arcane and ancient design that fulfils a tactical role within Mechanicum armies similar to that of the Predator tank more widely used by other forces of the Imperium. Its durability is provided by interlocking defensive energy fields, rather than physical armour, lending it a deceptively skeletal appearance. The most common armament mounted upon the Krios is the lightning cannon. This configuration takes advantage of the tanks powerful on-board reactors vast energy capacity to create a laser-path guided electromagnetic beam, able to vaporise flesh and rupture heavy armour with ease. The rules for the Mechanicum Krios Battle Tank, as well as many other exciting new models, can be found in the forthcoming The Horus Heresy Book Three: Extermination. A limited quantity of this multi-part resin kit, designed by Stuart Williamson, will be available to purchase at the Forge World Open Day and will also be available to pre-order on the day as well. The Krios Battle Tank will go on general release in the next few weeks. Edit* on my phone so can't post the pictures at the minute, will try and get something up soon Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthamal Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag78/chud395/ImageProxy_zps3285887c.jpg Looks more like a mobile gun battery imo. On the other hand I'm hoping it will be a week of releases building up to the open day... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631521 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomus Sardauk Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Looking at this thing all I can see are Necron influences, the pilot sitting at the back with that arching metal "hood" over him like the Ghost/Doomsday Ark, the tank's skeletal look, the talk of it being protected by "interlocking power fields" akin to Quantum Shielding, the Lightning Cannon akin to Necron Tesla Weapons. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emperor's Furor Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
exsanguis Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 So glad I've got an Ad Mech army on the go. Self propelled lightning cannon here we come! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoros Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I like it. Sort of a mini-Ordinatus thing. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kais Klip Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Not a fan of the slight snail thing they have going on though, but I like the rest of the aesthetic a lot, full on verdun-level of 1915 right there <3 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelPaladin Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I think I'm in love... FW is on fire lately. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I really really like this model... FW is fleshing out the Mechanicum into a force very unique. The Krios should be an interesting addition, I have to wonder if it'll be taken in squadrons like the aforementioned Predator it's compared to. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631724 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xin Ceithan Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I was a bit unsure about the b/w pic but the painted one in the pic sells it to me. AdMech all the way....now I onlyneedto settle on a Legion. Get that damned book out already! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631728 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Like I said on the news forum, the inner John Blanche in me is incredibly happy. It does feel very necron-y but whatever...still like it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631734 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuskRaider Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Well if you believe the rumors about the Dragon of Mars, a Necron-esque design may actually make sense. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koriel Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Beautiful model, it's good to see FW starting to bring out the more esoteric mechanicum stuff. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631747 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrin Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 It looks nice and all, the theory behind it is cool, but all I can see is this... http://ghostradio.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/alienspacejockey2.jpg?w=450&h=325 I wonder if it'll be used against Nids? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Loss Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I feel like the only person on the internet who doesn't really like it! Maybe it will grow on me... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telhdrat Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 My first thought was that it's not that cool really, but the more I look at it the more I begin to like it. Not fond of the end of the cannon though. Looking at this thing all I can see are Necron influences, the pilot sitting at the back with that arching metal "hood" over him like the Ghost/Doomsday Ark, the tank's skeletal look, the talk of it being protected by "interlocking power fields" akin to Quantum Shielding, the Lightning Cannon akin to Necron Tesla Weapons. I noticed the "necrony" look too, but now that you mention all of this, maybe it's intentional with the thing about void dragon on Mars and all? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionofjudah Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I'm thinking a few conversions here n there and it'll make a great addition to my IG:)... Didn't like it at first glance but have seen it on a few sites so far and am a fan now. I've picked up a few mechanicum pieces to fit in with a 30k imperial army and think this May be another. Of course, I have to sell my 40k army and lighten my mini load significantly before contemplating another purchase ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Lucian Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Well I did contemplate getting some AdMech support for my IW... FW is singlehandedly ruining me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Furyou Miko Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I was a bit unsure about the b/w pic but the painted one in the pic sells it to me. AdMech all the way....now I onlyneedto settle on a Legion. Get that damned book out already! AdMech all the way, who needs a legion?! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jareddm Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I'd remove the big spoked wheel on the side. Other than that, I think it's pretty cool. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631838 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honda Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Totally dig it. Like totally. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3631913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBA Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Will be adding to this to my Mechanicum goons for sure! Sounds like we'll be getting variants to this as well. Big ass volkite? Yes please. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3632301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sons of Horus Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 it really doesn't look like a tank at all Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3632462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Usabius Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 No, it doesn't. It uses shielding instead of armorplates, so that's why. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/288533-new-mechanicum-tank/#findComment-3632468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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