Slips Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 As the Title says, I have a dilemma with giving my IF Contemptor a Loadout. -I already have 2 Morits' : Autocannon and Lascannons (which I prefer over the Kheres just because of the Range, not that I'm against the weapon) -A Dual DCCW Dread that I used for the Alpha Legion March -And a yet-unpainted Relic Contemptor that has a DCCW and TLHB (The HB I most likely will change - maybe in the same order that I get the IF dread and its Arms in). So yeah, I've got 4 Contemptors and I'm getting a 5th and don't know how to gear it out. A bit more info on why I have Trouble giving it a loadout is because I want to keep it as a more Fluffy > Competitive and not have any repeat Loadouts. While I could Magnetize the arms and save myself some cash, its not really my thing because reasons. Now, Taking into account the Relic Contemptor that I may take the TLHB off at some point, I have two Dreads to work with. I could slap a Heavy Conversion beamer and DCCW on the Relic and do something else on the Imperial Fists Dread; since I don't see it, in my minds eye, as a Backfield Fire-Support Dreadnought. Mostly because of the First Company Heraldry present upon the chassis. I'm also greatly saddened that FW haven't released a Volkite Culverin Dreadnought Arm yet (unless I'm blind and haven't seen it on FW site). So, what do you all suggest I do with my one/two Dread(s)? Am I not thinking outside the box enough? :p Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizzdougs Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Personally I love the Assaultcannon, but you've already said that you're not a fan... For a VII Legion Contemptor I'd go with either a Lascannon, conversion beamer, or plasma cannon. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3908837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I love the assault cannon too, but yeah. Conversion Beamer and Plasma Cannon feel different to what you already have, if you get me. Maybe Plasma Cannon and CCW, seeing as you don't want it backfield? I agree they should do a Volkite dread weapon though. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3908846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBA Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Dual Heavy Beamers. Mmmmm death rays. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3908855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 While coolawsomegreat I don't think Contemptors can have Dual Heavy Conversion Beamers. If they can.. May just go with the Relic Having the Beamer and the Legion having a Plasma Cannon and Chainfist; which I just may make using the Chain Bayonets and a Standard Power Fist. Titan Style Chain-Fingers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3908892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 While coolawsomegreat I don't think Contemptors can have Dual Heavy Conversion Beamers. If they can.. May just go with the Relic Having the Beamer and the Legion having a Plasma Cannon and Chainfist; which I just may make using the Chain Bayonets and a Standard Power Fist. Titan Style Chain-Fingers. That's how I'd make my chainfists :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3908946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Volkites are an option too. Do it for the lasers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3908961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Volkites are an option too. Do it for the lasers. But laziness + no current Forgeworld model = not going to happen. I'd rather not have to buy 5 Culverins and Cannibalize 1 or 2 of them to make a Contemptor Weapon :x Or hack apart a Leman Russ' Demi-Culverin. An option that is by no means cheap to accomplish. @_@ I want more Volkites but FW ain't, as Judas Priest would say, Delivering the Goods. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3908970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Wait, have Dreadnoughts always been able to take Volkites? How did I miss that?! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3908983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Yeah, they can take Volkite Culverins, AFAIK. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3908988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adra'Melek Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I'm pretty sure they can't in Betrayer. It might be in the Crusade Army List book (another one of those none Errataed changes) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I'm pretty sure they can't in Betrayer. It might be in the Crusade Army List book (another one of those none Errataed changes) Yeah I think I would've noticed it (I love Volkite) so is it an errata? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Reinhard Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Yes, Contemptors can take volkite culverins. Not bad choice given the range and deflagrate rule. No iteration of Contemptor rules anywhere allows dual conversion beamers, however. Changing the TL HB to a conversion beamer isn't a bad choice, given that the former weapon is pretty lackluster for such an expensive unit (looks totally sweet though). You already have a good mix of options, but perhaps mostly geared for long range engagements except for the close combat specialist. If you intend to utilize your new contemptor as a more medium to close range unit, then perhaps you should give the Kheres another look. Supplement it with some a DCCW with either melta or a heavy flamer. There's also multimelta to consider if you want it to be able to take down vehicles at close range. EDIT: Culverin option for contemptors are in the crusade army list book, which is pretty much an errata. It was indeed not in betrayal. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Aye, it's in the LACAL books, they added more options. Same price as a plasma cannon for a culverin. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Ah okay. Weird haha because I have that too, but then I haven't properly read it, I just got it for when I eventually get to the point where I can play games. Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Yeah it may come down to the Plasma Cannon and Kheres + magnets. And, opponent willing, I could Counts-as the Plasma Cannon for a Volkite Culverin until we see an official release. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raktra Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Would twin plasma be out of the question? It looks badass as owt. Admittedly right now this is me living out one of my wishes through someone else. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Don't worry, I try to do it by suggesting Iron Man Style Volkites-in-Power-Fists in some WIP threads in the Forge :p Sadly, Twin Plasma Cannons feels more Dark Angels than it does Imperial Fists. The more I think about it, the more I feel that the Kheres is the fluffiest option, besides the TLHB but, lets be honest, its pretty lame by comparison. That or a Volkite Culverin. :Cuss Yeah! Volkites! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The Volkite Culverin isn't the one the Glaive has is it? That would be awesome...but they'd be a little big... (I haven't quite got my head around which Volkite is which...) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand_master85 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Nah the Volkite Culivern is the one on the Heavy Support Squad (45" range, S6, AP5, Heavy 4 and Deflagrate). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Volkite Serpenta : Pistol Volkite Charger : 15" Assault 2 (think SMG) Volkite Caliver : 30" Heavy 1 (think Assault Rifle) Volkite Culverin : 45" Heavy 4 Volkite Demi-Culverin : 45" tank weapon - dont remember rules. Volkite Chieroville (or however you spell it) : 45" Heavy 5 (its on a Knight) Volkite Carronade : 48" of :cuss you Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909064 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire Golem Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks guys. I was thinking of the Carronade. Doesn't help that bar the Serpenta (the only one I ever remember what it is), they all begin with C... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 If the new Dreadnought can have Demi-Culverins / Chierovilles OR MAYBE A CARRONADE :OOOOOOO I'd be all over that like Snow in Canada : way too :cuss ing much. But yeah, back on topic and not drooling about Volkites (should that be its own thread at this point?), Kheres, Conversion Beamer and Plasma Cannon look to all be purchases along with the FW Chainfist (I'll fix it or die suddenly start finding it less horrific). I'm not convinced about ever giving a Contemptor a Multi-Melta unless your up against Non-Armored Ceramite units or playing 40k. I also wish that, on a Dreadnought, the Heavy Bolter would be better. Maybe if it was a Quad Heavy Bolter... Or got the Imperial Fists +1BS rule. Something like that... Looks like I'm getting closer and closer to being able to field a Dreadnought List. Will soon have 5 Contemptors (2 Mortis' ARGH MY ELITES SLOTS) and 4 Box dreads (2 Ironclads, 1 Chaplain and 1 Bog-Standard). Couple that with the Teaser we've just got (PLEASE BE HEAVY SUPPORT MY POOR ELITES SLOT)... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Had a little chat with Wolf_Pack about the loadout and well, he made me aware of the Seismic Hammer for Ironclad Dreads http://www.forgeworld.co.uk/Warhammer-40000/Space_Marines/Space-Marine-Dreadnoughts/MKIV_IRONCLAD_SEISMIC_HAMMER.html and its just my luck that the connecting joint to the shoulder is the same as the ones on Contemptor Arms. So I might use that en lieu of a DCCW or Chain Fist. Also thought about giving it an Flamestorm / Inferno Cannon but I think my laziness/ineptitude will limit the possibility of this becoming a reality despite how awesome it would look. Will probably stick with the Kheres for the other arm. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Plasma cannon all the way... http://i911.photobucket.com/albums/ac316/treacyjohn2/c7411f20c0c0adee40a6e70528794b00_zps2916c00d.jpg ...Athrawes craps bricks whenever I bring this bad boy out. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/301439-contemptor-loadout-dilemma-i-cant-believe-it-has-happened/#findComment-3909472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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