Brother Raul Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Hail Brothers and Sister! I'd just like to take a moment to welcome Mephiston back to the tabletop. Now I could turn this into a post about how absolutely and completely awesome he is but if you don't know by now you are obviously a filthy heretic or xenos. May a Cathedral fall upon your head and may you be shunned by your brother's for your sacrifice. Soooo. 4+ and Lone op. Loyalist Daemon Prince is back baby. I won't do my usual thesis on hypotheticals, I just want to express my genuine Joy that he's back! Lone Op is beautiful, suits the lore and solves one of his problems (wings is the other). Will see how long the 4+ lasts but I intend to use him in every single list from here on in. Get around him. *Combine with the Sanguinor for absolute BA bliss. Helias_Tancred and Xenith 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenith Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 A great reason to get the model on the table, hopefully the points make sense also! Helias_Tancred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6053653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 (edited) I agree, he looks like a pretty dang good guided missile. Some people have been experimenting with the Lone Op upgrade from Vanguard on a TDA or Gravis Captain to get a mini-monster rampaging around the enemy's backfield. Mephy has it all in one package and with a 2+/5++/4+++, he is going to be pretty hard to kill. That 4+++ also minimises the risks from any Hazardous tests he needs to take. Deployment is a little harder if he is limited to M7" and has nothing to represent the old Wings. However he can still ride in a Transport, even if he can't join a squad so there are decent options. I really think he is going to be fun to play with in this form. Edited August 2 by Karhedron Xenith, DemonGSides, Brother Raul and 1 other 3 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6053655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blindhamster Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 It also suits his lore much better than being a leader, and his whole thing is that he stands apart from his brothers. They fear him, even if they also respect him. Helias_Tancred, Karhedron and Xenith 1 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6053661 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Raul Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 7 hours ago, Karhedron said: I agree, he looks like a pretty dang good guided missile. Some people have been experimenting with the Lone Op upgrade from Vanguard on a TDA or Gravis Captain to get a mini-monster rampaging around the enemy's backfield. Mephy has it all in one package and with a 2+/5++/4+++, he is going to be pretty hard to kill. That 4+++ also minimises the risks from any Hazardous tests he needs to take. Deployment is a little harder if he is limited to M7" and has nothing to represent the old Wings. However he can still ride in a Transport, even if he can't join a squad so there are decent options. I really think he is going to be fun to play with in this form. I forgot the new mini edition has FNP for hazards. Both plasma and warp. He's going to wreck stuff! Helias_Tancred and Karhedron 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6053711 Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyslugger Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 Sorry I've missed this information, where can it be found? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6053777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 1 hour ago, happyslugger said: Sorry I've missed this information, where can it be found? On of the images on the Warcom article had some sightly blurry shots of data cards, including Mephiston. While not perfectly clear, it does look like he has gained Lone Operative and a 4+++. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6053779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyslugger Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 Ah okay, I've been on holiday so I'm just catching up on everything. Looks like a decent box. Shame there isn't a proper kit for the DC dread and I have about 20 A.Int here I've never built, but I'll still grab a box. Wondering if a box or two of the old DC would be worth picking up for the extra pistols and hammers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6053789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted August 3 Share Posted August 3 I know what you mean. I have seen some nice 3D prints for the Brutalis that look much more impressive for converting it to a DC Dread. A box of DC sounds like a decent idea as the amount of bling on the new sprue looks a bit disappointing. Whether the Hammer and IP are usable in the new DC remains to be seen. Helias_Tancred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6053793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChapterMasterGodfrey Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 On 8/2/2024 at 6:24 AM, Brother Raul said: Lone Op is beautiful, suits the lore and solves one of his problems (wings is the other). Has he definitely got some version of wings? I admit I'm not the best player but Lone op on a footslogger without Deep Strike, Scout or Infiltrate doesn't seem as good as it could be with movement buff? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6054649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted August 7 Share Posted August 7 We cannot really see from the potato-cam version of the new profile but at the moment it looks like he is just M7" and that is all. He can ride in a Transport though as a unit of 1. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6054652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokugawa Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Lone opeative is a best defensive profile. He need better offensive profile e.g. flat dmg3. Brother Raul and Helias_Tancred 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6054989 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChapterMasterGodfrey Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 In my experience, you want your Lone Ops in your oponents board corners being a nuasance. How to get him there though. Brother Raul 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6055039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin777 Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 (edited) Strategic reserves and rapid ingress Edited August 9 by Paladin777 DemonGSides and ChapterMasterGodfrey 2 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6055073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChapterMasterGodfrey Posted August 9 Share Posted August 9 Nice yeah Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/383408-official-welcome-back-mephiston-post/#findComment-6055085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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