thewarriorhunter Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Rather than derail the Axioms thread with discussion of Shrike I thought I'd start a new thread about the idea. With the introduction of Primarnius Calgar it opens the door to possibilities of more characters being converted to Primaris marines. I have no idea if it Shrike will go through the process but I thought it would be interesting to talk about. There's a lot that could be discussed to include modeling, stats, and rules. I'll start by saying I have no idea what a Primaris version of him would look like. I don't think an Inceptor fits him because he's made for melee and they are not (an argument could be made that he's not really made for melee). I think an Intercessor model doesn't work either because they are the line troops who (to me) seem to be mean to hold the line and not get in the grill. I think Hellblasters and Aggressors are obvious 'nos'. That leaves us with Reivers. I think Reiver Shrike could work. To me that seems like the Primaris model that most closely embodies what Shrike does. The problem with a Reiver is that they can only run around once their on the battlefield. I really think Shrike needs a jump pack to fully represent what the Raven Guard are. So with no good model currently to represent Shrike do you think GW would need to make a new sculpt? I'd love to see a Primaris unit that is built around CC that has jump pack abilities. Maybe it's a jump pack upgrade/option for Reivers that allows them to fly around? I'm not sure how likely that is given they have grappling hooks. What does the Raven Spire think about a Primaris version of Shrike? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352210-what-would-a-primaris-version-of-shrike-look-like/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyCrow Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Reiver Shrike is highly possible, with some form of jetpack and grappling hook. I found a leaked picture on Games Workshop's walls. https://static3.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/injustice-gods-among-us-batman.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352210-what-would-a-primaris-version-of-shrike-look-like/#findComment-5211272 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spessmarine Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I'm thinking it is unlikely, new plastic character models seems likely only for the real big honchos. The ones that'll sell well to offset the weaker margins of character kits. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352210-what-would-a-primaris-version-of-shrike-look-like/#findComment-5211383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Raven 19 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 I'm thinking it is unlikely, new plastic character models seems likely only for the real big honchos. The ones that'll sell well to offset the weaker margins of character kits. Are you saying Shrike is not important?! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352210-what-would-a-primaris-version-of-shrike-look-like/#findComment-5257864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dracos Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 To us no .... to GW? Probably pretty far down on the list unfortunately. Which I forgive them for .... if Corax (or hell even counts as Whispercutters) show up this year ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352210-what-would-a-primaris-version-of-shrike-look-like/#findComment-5257874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 If they ever turn Shrike into a Primaris, which I find very likely to happen just not very soon, he'll most likely wear customised Reiver type armour as it's pretty much soundless compared to regular Power armour. Obviously not the skull helmet as that's Reiver specific wargear and has nothing to do with the type of armour just as the dakka gauntlets aren't part of Gravis armour (Inceptors wear Gravis armour and don't have any gauntlets). Of course a special type of Jump Pack as well to make him stand out as Chapter Master even though his current version is wearing a regular looking one. Double claws is a given just as Calgar kept his weapons (with a Primaris upgrade to the Bolter part of them). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/352210-what-would-a-primaris-version-of-shrike-look-like/#findComment-5258021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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