m_r_parker Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 This week we get the Dimitar (that was up for pre-release at the Weekender), on it's own and as part of a three item bundle (no discount though :( ) Domitar - £48 The Domitar Class Battle-automata was a sophisticated variant of the ancient Conqueror pattern. Larger than the more common Castellax alongside which it would serve, the Domitar was also swifter, designed to cross the open battlefield at speed, and built expressly to crash into the enemy with shattering force. To this end the Domitar’s shock-protected and armoured frame was itself a weapon, while its blows were amplified to colossal proportions by the Battle-automata’s inbuilt gravitational hammers, allowing it to pulverise battle tanks and, as it would later prove, even Legiones Astartes Dreadnoughts in combat. As a line-breaker, the Domitar was unparalleled in the Mechanicum’s arsenal, and its tactical flexibility was further augmented with a missile launcher armed with a variety of munitions. The Domitar Class Battle-automata is equipped with a pair of graviton hammers and a missile launcher. Optional parts are included to mode the missile launcher’s housing open or closed. Rules for using Domitar Class Battle-automata Maniples in Horus Heresy games can be found in The Horus Heresy - Mechanicum: Taghmata Army List. This is a multi-part resin kit. A 60mm round base is included. Domitar Maniple - £144 (Contains three Domitar) It's a nice little kit (shame they don't share the components) - here's one I purchased at the Weekender http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t272/m_r_parker/Events/HH%20Weekender%202016/5466BB0C-49A6-4E37-896D-A5DE8B8E51CB_zpsucn0sypb.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Kadesh Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 It looks lovely, just a shame it is so Dross. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint13 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 It's only "bad" b/c its subjectively more expensive points-wise than the Castellax. The model itself is absolutely badass! I'm so grabbing three of them for a small maniple in my Dark Mechanicum. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Can we edit the text from being white in teh first post, spare a thought for us on our mobile :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
God-Potato of Mankind Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Can we edit the text from being white in teh first post, spare a thought for us on our mobile Boop. The Domitar Class Battle-automata was a sophisticated variant of the ancient Conqueror pattern. Larger than the more common Castellax alongside which it would serve, the Domitar was also swifter, designed to cross the open battlefield at speed, and built expressly to crash into the enemy with shattering force. To this end the Domitar’s shock-protected and armoured frame was itself a weapon, while its blows were amplified to colossal proportions by the Battle-automata’s inbuilt gravitational hammers, allowing it to pulverise battle tanks and, as it would later prove, even Legiones Astartes Dreadnoughts in combat. As a line-breaker, the Domitar was unparalleled in the Mechanicum’s arsenal, and its tactical flexibility was further augmented with a missile launcher armed with a variety of munitions. The Domitar Class Battle-automata is equipped with a pair of graviton hammers and a missile launcher. Optional parts are included to mode the missile launcher’s housing open or closed. Rules for using Domitar Class Battle-automata Maniples in Horus Heresy games can be found in The Horus Heresy - Mechanicum: Taghmata Army List. This is a multi-part resin kit. A 60mm round base is included. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nziv Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 It's a lovely model, although this is not why envision graviton hammers to look like. Between Thanatar, Vorax and Castellax I just can't get excited about this guy for his point cost. 30 pts cheaper you'd actually have to consider, as it stands 3 Vorax cost 20 points more, have double the wounds, and in a pinch make 3 S10 AP2 smash attacks. oh yeah they have roughly 5X the shooting power. If I'm using Vorax as a measuring stick whether a model is competative that's not a very good sign :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
powwow Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I'm so grabbing three of them for a small maniple in my Dark Mechanicum. Will you be getting that great bundle? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teetengee Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Right arm angle looks messed up in their build of it. Still that thing has massive potential for some neat conversions, especially daemon princes/ gds. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 I love the model personally - I'll add at least one to my Taghmata Xana. But I still want to hold off ordering till those other Battle Automata and the Arlatax get released :D Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311697 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memento Of Prospero Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Big Stompy Robot - Check Carapace mounted missile launcher - Check Badass Gauntlet mounted weapons - Check Near total absence of flesh - Check Yep, this will be my next purchase... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphariusOmegon108 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Use it as a contemptor Cortus ;) model is very useable Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 "[...]The Domitar was also swifter, designed to cross the open battlefield at speed[...]" Please let this mean that Forge World are aware of how horrendously slow this thing is and means that there is a potential change coming that would grant them more than 6" movement a turn w/o having to run... Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 "[...]The Domitar was also swifter, designed to cross the open battlefield at speed[...]" Please let this mean that Forge World are aware of how horrendously slow this thing is and means that there is a potential change coming that would grant them more than 6" movement a turn w/o having to run... Lmao it was that whole thing all over with the headhunters and not wanting to admit their mistakes :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna707 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Wow what a great deal! Three for the price of three! The model does look fantastic though :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedwaKe Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 They have the crusader rule if in cortex controller range, which makes them a little bit faster. They really need a price reduction or a buff of some kind.. same goes for the iron circle. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hesh Kadesh Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Wow what a great deal! Three for the price of three! The model does look fantastic though :) Sbao up now before they do 3 for the price of 4. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminus Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 It's as big and awesome looking as its rules are disappointing! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainblow Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Oh man, I didn't know it was that much bigger than the castellax. The rules suck, however It's such an awesome model I'm sure I'll be getting at least one at some point Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311956 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 "[...]The Domitar was also swifter, designed to cross the open battlefield at speed[...]" Please let this mean that Forge World are aware of how horrendously slow this thing is and means that there is a potential change coming that would grant them more than 6" movement a turn w/o having to run... How much movement does the Castellax have again? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Honestly they need to give the thing like +d6 extra movement and move through cover. Or give it the beast rule. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slips Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 "[...]The Domitar was also swifter, designed to cross the open battlefield at speed[...]" Please let this mean that Forge World are aware of how horrendously slow this thing is and means that there is a potential change coming that would grant them more than 6" movement a turn w/o having to run... How much movement does the Castellax have again? Same as a Domitar. 6" Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4311987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlo Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Cortus. Cortus. Cortus. Seriously, a few component changes and this is an awesome Cortus! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4312016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kol Saresk Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 So since the Domitar was being compated as swift to the Castellax(Larger than the more common Castellax alongside which it would serve, the Domitar was also swifter...), it doesn't necessarily have to be the fastest thing in the army then, correct? Does it have some charge rule the Castellax doesn't? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4312021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ncarnadine Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 So since the Domitar was being compated as swift to the Castellax(Larger than the more common Castellax alongside which it would serve, the Domitar was also swifter...), it doesn't necessarily have to be the fastest thing in the army then, correct? Does it have some charge rule the Castellax doesn't? Sure does. It gets a hammer of wrath charge bonus and Crusader! Neither of which actually affects its real mobility :D Definitely one of the largest awesome model to rules ratios. Obviously we just need to buy a bunch and then slowly guilt FW into a buff over time, pestering them with e-mails and at every event. It worked with the book 1 Legions, even if it took a few years :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4312026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
depthcharge12 Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Maybe the Domitar will get a buff in the rerelease of the red books soon? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/319441-forgeworld-new-releases-19216-domitar/#findComment-4312030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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