Magos Takatus Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I'm looking into a Land Raider Achilles. Why is that relevant to this discussion? Because the main gun can be fired with the same profile as a Thunderfire, in a T8 19 wound body with a 4++. I plan on parking it in my backfield with my Techmarine warlord hiding between the tracks behind it The main gun is actually a Quad Mortar Did that change when they made the Alpha pattern Achilles? The instructions for my Achilles name the gun as a Thunderfire cannon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claws and Effect Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 I'm looking into a Land Raider Achilles. Why is that relevant to this discussion? Because the main gun can be fired with the same profile as a Thunderfire, in a T8 19 wound body with a 4++. I plan on parking it in my backfield with my Techmarine warlord hiding between the tracks behind it The main gun is actually a Quad Mortar Did that change when they made the Alpha pattern Achilles? The instructions for my Achilles name the gun as a Thunderfire cannon. It can shoot Thunderfire shells. It also has Shatter shells, which if I recall are basically a krak missile with extra AP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Race Bannon Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 Man, don't make me try to make Achilles parts for my magnetized LR! Having said that, it's the TTC footprint that attracts me to the gun. duz_ and Firepower 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted January 14, 2018 Author Share Posted January 14, 2018 Just wanted to update folk. Proof that healthy debate does work. Your internet privileges have been revoked. You're clearly using it wrong. :teehee: But overall I'm feeling a lot more confident in my purchase, from the opinions and anecdotes provided here. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickeh Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Does anyone use a FW rapier quad mortar as a stand in for the Thunderfire? I want to use one but can’t stand the model, just want to know if they’re similar sizes on the tabletop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Does anyone use a FW rapier quad mortar as a stand in for the Thunderfire? I want to use one but can’t stand the model, just want to know if they’re similar sizes on the tabletop? The Quad Mortar is slightly smaller and different looking as it has a marine standing on the gun operating it but if you actually own one why would you want to use the regular Thunderfire rules? The Quad Mortar is superior, cheaper and more flexible imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickeh Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 The Quad Mortar is slightly smaller and different looking as it has a marine standing on the gun operating it but if you actually own one why would you want to use the regular Thunderfire rules? The Quad Mortar is superior, cheaper and more flexible imo. It’s cheaper, but the index only has rules for the heavy bolter version, and the Thunderfire stratagem seems to be the real reason to take one. Thanks for the size comparison, would you say they’re significantly different sizes or ok for proxy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishagu Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 (edited) There's an FAQ that added the Quad Mortar option. You can download it right now. I'm surprised people don't know this! It's 85 points for the gun including the 2 operators. Edited January 14, 2018 by Ishagu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebon Hand Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 I have the Rapier Laser Destroyer. I haven't put it to use but when I do I will probably field it next to a Thunderfire or a bare bones Techmarine to give it some repair support. They are relatively fragile but the damage output is there for a good price. Side question, would an Aegis Defense line work for giving a Rapier cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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