Protectorate Vassal Mechanik On Front Page!

[zengoth]

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Prayer alone does not maintain the warjacks of the Protectorate. The mechaniks who learn their trade from the Vassals of Menoth view their duties as a holy necessity. They follow the Protectorate’s warjacks into the thick of battle, using the ’jacks themselves as moving fortresses. Armed only with his tools, the mechanik’s greatest weapon is his expertise to keep the warjacks running no matter how severe their damage.

[NoGas]

While he looks incredibly bad ***, he looks rather Cryx-y with his gas mask and long leather apron with all sorts of tools and bits. However, the religious iconography that was slapped onto him looks classy. I like it.

[Kypt]

I like the way he looks now I want his stats! Protectorate is complete muhahaha!

For people that can't see the image due to the domain filter:

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/8052/vassalmechanicclpd.png

[Faultie]

1PC, Iron Sentinel, Repair d6 (CMD8?)

I don't know much else. Maybe they'll be as awesome as Arcanists, and have some additional abilities.

[zengoth]

I would have preferred the "Quiet Riot" metal mask than the gas mask, but other than that it looks great...

[Demeritus]

Good things come to those who wait.... Me likey thank you PP finally a preview!

Hopefully he will be a 1 point solo.

edit:
Vassal Mechanik comes in a blister (PIP 32064). A player may field three Vassal Mechaniks for each warcaster in a Protectorate army.

[jandrese]

It sounds like he might have a form of System Bypass instead of repair from the description.

That would keep the Protectorate as the only faction without Repair, while still giving them something functionally similar, if PP cares about that at all still (I think the boards cared a lot more about the Khador has no Lights! Protectorate can't Repair! stuff than the devs ever did).

[Thadrin]

Best new model in a long time.

[PPS_Mod:Josh]

Hopefully he will be a 1 point solo.Actually he's 7 points and he gets replaced with a Wrack if he fails a repair attempt. ;)

[Demeritus]

Actually he's 7 points and he gets replaced with a Wrack if he fails a repair attempt. ;)

You sir are cruel... not for putting him on a Wrack but for saying he costs 7 points.

[Loveless]

Yay, another member for the Protectorate Pit Crew!

I like him a lot.

[DarkLegacy]

I like the model, and I'm happy that everyone has some form of a mechanic to repair their warjacks in the game.

[godchyld76]

Yay the Vassal Mechanik, Vassal will run better now! No more server issues, whoo-hoo!


J/K, nice looking model.

[Exemplar's_Gaze]

I really like him, and he looks like he will fit well aesthetically in a HR/Testament list.

And if you don't like the gas mask, you could always swap out a Choir acolyte head.

And now that we finally got our preview, I guess this means we won't burn down Privatter Press HQ :p

[Aslain Kheog]

I am so looking forward to my Jack heavy PoM lists in 2010. I had a blast with the synergy we already had with jacks and this can only make things better.

[russianpaladin]

Now that is the type of mask I hoped that the AK's would have had. All that aside, I am definitely getting 3 to add to Amon's evergrowing battlegroup

[Charwood]

That is the coolest wrench I have ever seen...

[bluecardinal]

He looks great and I can't wait to see his rules. Do we know a release date?

[Temp22]

Nice to see some Prot on the front page. The model is decent, lots of character. I am interested to see what he can do for the jacks. Looks like maybe if a whole system goes down he can repair it, with all that stuff in his pack.

[Invaderzahn]

I like that the wrench is shaped like a menofix.

[jandrese]

I've always thought the Menofix looked like one of those 4 in 1 wrenches anyway, so it shouldn't be too much of a stretch.

[Redphantasm]

I love how his pipe wrench (the one he's holding) is A) Double sided, and B) has the blurb ontop to make it (very subtly) a Menofix. Class A job this sculptor did.

[KainMalice]

So they learn their trade skill from....prisoners....I might have to kidnap my cousin to teach me about computers I guess then.

[saxondog]

Not a bad looking model. I think I am happier to see that Menoth actually can repair their jacks now. Whitekong is probable giddy as he drinks his morning coffee.

[zengoth]

"Vassal Mechanik comes in a blister (PIP 32064). A player may field three Vassal Mechaniks for each warcaster in a Protectorate army."

One as is, one w/"Quiet Roit" mask, convert Cygnar Mechanik for 3rd...

[notsoevil]

He's going to wish Screening was still around I think. Going to be crowded with a Choir also hiding tail.

Awesome looking model. More gas masks please!

[CT GAMER]

If that head was a separate bit (unlikely but it looks like it for some reason) I'd be wanting to snag up a couple or fifty for various projects...

[DarkLegacy]

The head could go on a lot of models and look pretty freaking cool.

[Golgothas]

I was about to complain that my assumption was Menoth should not get mechanics beyond the chained Vassals but then I remembered Cygnar got a cheap reach light warjack now...

So I'll shut up. =D

[FearLord]

I love how his pipe wrench (the one he's holding) is A) Double sided, and B) has the blurb ontop to make it (very subtly) a Menofix. Class A job this sculptor did.

I here by dub it a "Meno-fixer" - thank you, I'll be here all week ;)

[Exemplar's_Gaze]

I here by dub it a "Meno-fixer" - thank you, I'll be here all week ;)

And hence, the Protectorate's Mechanik was nicknamed the Menofixer.

A nickname worthy to stand besides such greats as Mittens and Gaspy!

[WarJack Prime]

Here! Here! Menofixer!

[RabiTampa]

know that's a nickname that will stick... Menofixer

[Exemplar's_Gaze]

Poor Privateer. They spend so much time coming up with names for these awesome models and we butcher them with our silliness :D

[Demeritus]

I like Menofixer.

Also EG is right, I know that some people in PP hate the nicknames we give the models.

[jandrese]

Menofixer is the perfect nickname.

[FearLord]

Menofixer is the perfect nickname.

Damn... finally famous for something and it's nic-naming a Protectorate model?!

There is no justice! ;)

[Karyle]

I like Menofixer.

Also EG is right, I know that some people in PP hate the nicknames we give the models.

Like what (out of curiosity)?

And yes, the Menofixer may be the greatest nickname to come from these boards. Kudos, sir. I wish I'd thought of it.

[lich lord burns]

Like what (out of curiosity)?

Fun Fact -

Whenever someone mentions "Bane Lord Fish Sauce", Jason Soles gains 1 Fury.

[Demeritus]

Like what (out of curiosity)?

And yes, the Menofixer may be the greatest nickname to come from these boards. Kudos, sir. I wish I'd thought of it.

The nickname "Mittens" was one I had confirmed that was disliked.

[RabiTampa]

Like what (out of curiosity)?

eSevvy let One eye barrow his power cookie...

[FearLord]

And yes, the Menofixer may be the greatest nickname to come from these boards. Kudos, sir. I wish I'd thought of it.

Yep, that degree in creative writing is finally paying off... :D

[Karyle]

The nickname "Mittens" was one I had confirmed that was disliked.

Aww, that kind of makes me sad. I love Mittens. :(

I'll agree, though, that some can be annoying. To each their own, I suppose.

[RabiTampa]

Also, I think the Protectorate community uses Nicknames more than all the other factions combined.

[Demeritus]

Aww, that kind of makes me sad. I love Mittens. :(

I'll agree, though, that some can be annoying. To each their own, I suppose.

Eh, I wouldn't sweat it too much long as we keep buying the models and supporting their business I think they can put up with a few nicknames ;)

[PPS_Mod:Josh]

If they do, Cryx isn't far behind.

[purgatorial]

One rockin little model... definetely worth waiting all day to look at and then some. I'm sure Amon will love him.

[Mutton]

I can't think of many nicknames from PoM or Cygnar; Grandpa Nemo, The Dude, Jr, The Book/Necronomicon (probably just a local thing), that's about it.

[Necra-Chi]

Oh WOW he looks great!

[Defenstrator]

Well it is now official. Menoth is the jack faction. Best support just got better.

I'm so hoping Cygnar gets some kind of jack buffer in the book. I know it's not likely, but you'd think the most advanced warjack in Immoen would have some kind support network.

[zengoth]

I can't think of many nicknames from PoM or Cygnar; Grandpa Nemo, The Dude, Jr, The Book/Necronomicon (probably just a local thing), that's about it.

Silent Bob and Bringer of Guffaws comes to mind...

[RabiTampa]

Well it is now official. Menoth is the BEST faction. Best support just got better.


Fix'd :P

yeah we have become awesome in the jack department.

[munkeee]

And so there it is....we have a mechanik now....

[magi]

Cool lookin'. Too bad I don't play Menoth anymore.

[jandrese]

Silent Bob and Bringer of Guffaws comes to mind...

I think this was just the old forums punishing people for misspelling the Harbinger's name.

[megatron0]

yeah its a great looking model i really like it :D

[notsoevil]

Well it is now official. Menoth is the jack faction. Best support just got better.


[insert caster choice here, probably Amon]
[insert lots of jacks]
[insert units that support jacks]
[insert solos that support jacks]
[forget about the rest of our troops here]

There's our template for list building atm, lol.

[Necra-Chi]

I fear that if I ever menofix an Avatar, my opponent may throw it at me.

[DarkLegacy]

I fear that if I ever menofix an Avatar, my opponent may throw it at me.

Most likely! :p:D

[Demeritus]

I fear that if I ever menofix an Avatar, my opponent may throw it at me.

Lol, the more I think about it, the more I believe I may be sockjacked if I do that myself.

[Indy]

Lol, the more I think about it, the more I believe I may be sockjacked if I do that myself.


This is why they are moving to plastic heavies. They knew about what they were doing all along...

Wild Speculation: 1pt solo with a d6 repair, skill 7 or 8. That's it. Why, you ask? Because if he ALSO buffed 'jacks, in a way different from the Choir and the Vassal... sillyness would abound.

Abound. Think about that for a second...

[Demeritus]

If all he does is repair for 1pt (and this is my assumption and fervent hope that he is 1pt), I want to see him have a repair of 9.

[Indy]

Considering what else is in the faction, repair 7 is likely all he'll get. Maaaybe 8, but I doubt it. I mean, he is more or less a chained slave... can't expect him to be working miracles here!

This makes him inferior to the Arcanist, you say? True. But he's the only guy the elves get for non-caster 'jack buffing and repair, and he's a one-wound guy. And while the two mechanic units would be better, they're also more expensive and the assistants are worse.

But ya know, I could be wrong, and they could just be making Menoth the ultimate 'jack faction. We'll just have to wait and see. :P

[Lee T]

Nice model. I must admit that, while not playing Menoth, I'm anxious to see how it works. I'm especially wondering about how original and Menotish it'll be.

[darisus]

Who wants to bet he has the vassals b2b ability and gets the + to def and arm with jacks.

[sharpe]

His wrench could have looked more like a menofix, since the menofix looks like a collection of crescent wrenchs and a wire stripper.

[RabiTampa]

His wrench could have looked more like a menofix, since the menofix looks like a collection of crescent wrenchs and a wire stripper.

HERETIC!!! :mad:

[moorg]

While he looks incredibly bad ***, he looks rather Cryx-y with his gas mask and long leather apron with all sorts of tools and bits.

Cryx-y?

I was thinking that he'd look right at home in a group of Reclaimers.

[notsoevil]

I bet he'll only be able to repair the jacks in the caster's battlegroup. Specifically because of the Avatar.

Speaking of, I need to get an Avatar. :)

[Khador247]

Well Menoth players you finally got your Mechanik. Congrats. Does this mean that Khador can look forward to a light jack with an arc node? Maybe we can just strap an arc node on to the Drakhun. That would make him a hell of a lot more useful.

[RabiTampa]

I think the Protectorate having a mechanik is not really braking the mold. But if we ever had the in faction ability to Marshal without limiting what we can field??? than Khador can get Arc nodes, Cygnar can get Top notch melee Jacks, and Cryx can get a better faction :P

[Khador247]

I don't mind at all that Menoth has access to a Mechanik. I think they should have had one a long time ago.

[FearLord]

Considering what else is in the faction, repair 7 is likely all he'll get. Maaaybe 8, but I doubt it. I mean, he is more or less a chained slave... can't expect him to be working miracles here!

This makes him inferior to the Arcanist, you say? True. But he's the only guy the elves get for non-caster 'jack buffing and repair, and he's a one-wound guy. And while the two mechanic units would be better, they're also more expensive and the assistants are worse.

But ya know, I could be wrong, and they could just be making Menoth the ultimate 'jack faction. We'll just have to wait and see. :P

True - also got to factor in that the Arcanist is only FA:2 where as all of the other factions (including Menoth now) get a FA:3 cheap-o repair option...

If the Arcanist was FA:3 he'd be a bit broken with his excellent support buffs - for that reason, I doubt he'll be much of a buffer (and it's not like that would be needed...)

I'm expecting Repair (8), Iron Sentinel, perhaps Jack Marshal? But nothing really good, because lets face it, the Protectorate 3 ring circus of jack buffing doesn't need much more... Who knows though - perhaps he'll just give all your jacks eyeless sight and double their movement and be done with it... :p

[Wishing]

I think comparing Protectorate repair models to Khador light jacks is way off. Khador not building light jacks for their armies is a big part of the fluff and their attitude to war - it's part of what makes them distinct in their background. The Protectorate not being able to repair has nothing to do with the background - if they can build jacks, obviously they can repair them too, there is no "we don't repair our jacks" aspect in the Protectorate fluff that I am aware of. The reason they haven't had a way to repair jacks in game before (just like Cryx didn't until Mortenebra) is just because it's been low priority, but in Mk2, jacks are being given more attention, so now Cryx and Menoth are being given repair facilities too. Makes sense to me.

[phantem2]

Its a very cool looking fig and I am not surprised that Menoth got a mechanic, after all someone builds and repairs there jacks outside of battle, couldn't they tag along at some point? I don't think we will be breaking molds that make more sense, such as no lights for Khador, go heavy or go home.

[Karyle]

I mean, he is more or less a chained slave... can't expect him to be working miracles here!


No, I think he's a devout menite who simply learned how to be a mechanic from a chained slave (aka Vassal).

At least that's what I got out of his description.

[Helion]

No, I think he's a devout menite who simply learned how to be a mechanic from a chained slave (aka Vassal).

At least that's what I got out of his description.

I agree. Don't forget that Vassal's are supposed to be mages and mechanics from other counties who have been shanghaied into service for the greater good of the Protectorate. Just makes me wonder why their so compliant.

[magi]

Well Menoth players you finally got your Mechanik. Congrats. Does this mean that Khador can look forward to a light jack with an arc node? Maybe we can just strap an arc node on to the Drakhun. That would make him a hell of a lot more useful.
Probably isn't too far off...

Just FYI, the Retribution book made it sound like their infantry lugged around arc nodes before they started building Myrmidons.

[Jeh313]

<<Happy dance>> Woo Hoooooo! Menofixer Shuffle Bawwwe Chickkka Baww Bawwe