Alpha Gaunt

[Master Blaster]

Sorry for the two threads in one day, but I just had a brilliant most likely non-original idea! You know how Genestealers have the Broodlord to rally them up? What if Gaunts had something like that? What would be some viable rules for it? The questions answered and more, on the next user posts!!!

EDIT:// I just remembered this is the Converting forum so, how might I model one?

EDIT #2:// I'm thinking something with rending claws...

[sewerstalker]

Tyranid monstrosities.

Ill make something up.

Gimme 5 mins.

[Master Blaster]

Deal, you have 4 left...

[sewerstalker]

I think i worked this out right...

Hormalord 92 points

WS 5
BS 2
S 5
T 5
W 3
I 5
A 3+2
Ld 10
Sv 4+

Ignores armor saves
Counts as beast
Synapse creature
2x pairs scything talons
Must have a retinue of 7-31 hormagaunts, bought from the Tyranid Codex.

[Master Blaster]

Anyone else agree with those rules? I like them!

[sewerstalker]

It seems a little too cheap tho, i dunno.

If you want rending claws, then drop a pair of scything talons (making the attacks 3+1), and add on an extra 11 points (making him 103).
Although rending claws seem a little pointless if he allready ignores armor saves.
And plus, you would be pretty much making a broodlord.
2x scything talons fits better with hormagaunts.

[WestRider]

I thought this was what Warriors were supposed to be. And then Raveners are sorta like the bigger version of Hormagaunts. Then the biggest version in the Gaunt line splits into Hive Tyrant/Carnifex, while the biggest Stealer variant is the Patriarch.

[Overread]

sounds like the hibe node stuff and custom units from the last edition of the codex - take a look through it for some hints *if you can*

[shiro]

I don't think giving a gaunt synapse makes much sense on such a small clump of biomass. The old rules for the hive node would be more appropriate. They were generally modeled using warrior heads which coincidentally looks rather good.

[malak]

Modelling - having come from Space Marines I liked the idea of doing a 'Veteran Gaunt' to lead the squad (it didn't even need to be different stat-wise) as I was just keen to spend a bit more time on one model form each squat & really characterize 'em up.

[hivefleetsiafu]

ive done a warrior head on the "leader" of each of my gargoyle, hormagaunt, and gaunt broods and looks great plus for apocalypse i could probably give them synapse for like 10-20 points ;D

[wormwood]

Really, an Alpha Gaunt should have Feeder Tendrils. In this way he'd give a boost to the whole brood. He should also count as an IC. He should also make any unit he's part of fearless. Being able to maintain preferred enemy 'til the last gaunt was dispatched and keeping them engaged the whole time should be heinous enough.

[sewerstalker]

wormwood said:

He should also make any unit he's part of fearless.

Ummm... I did state that he is a synapse creature...

[wormwood]

"Ummm... I did state that he is a synapse creature.."

I thought being an actual synapse creature and ignoring armor would be a bit much with the feeder tendrils. By merely boosting the unit he's joined to he's a bit less beardy, but 32 hormies with preferred enemy makes for a nasty surprise.

[screamingeagle]

malak said:

Modelling - having come from Space Marines I liked the idea of doing a 'Veteran Gaunt' to lead the squad (it didn't even need to be different stat-wise) as I was just keen to spend a bit more time on one model form each squat & really characterize 'em up.

the veteran gaunt might be neet. but don't all tyranid creatures return to the melting vat once they're done cleansing the planet. and therefore recycle all of their biomass and knowledge at the same time. and each time they attack a new world they breed up an entire new army?
I've thought about a different paint scheme for a few. like the remnants of an attack that was unsuccessful. but then do they have organs like us that alow them to sustane life. or are they like a racecar. built for only one race.