XV-892 Gravshock
This unit contains one Gravshock Shas’ui. It can include up to 2 additional Gravshock Shas’ui. A Gravshock Shas’vre can take the place of one Gravshock Shas’ui. Each model is equipped with a Gravlance (higher and lower capacity) and a Grav Lash.
Stats
Point Cost: 55
Wargear Options
Any model may take one item from the Support Systems list (see Support Systems, Codex pg 123).
Abilities
Master of Gravity
When this unit declares a charge, roll 2D6 and discard the lower outcome. Any enemy unit that charges this unit must subtract 1 from their charge rolls.
Object in Motion
This model adds +1 to its weapons’ strength characteristic if it moved this turn. It adds an additional +1 to its weapons’ strength characteristic if it advanced or charged this turn.
Precious Metals
Due to the high quantity of Iridum needed to manufacture the Gravlances, this battlesuit is in limited production. Only one unit may be taken per detachment.
Models
| Unit | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | A | Ld | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XV-892 Gravshock Shas’ui | 10” | 5+ | 4+ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 3+ |
| XV-892 Gravshock Shas’vre | 10” | 5+ | 4+ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 3+ |
Wargear
| Weapon | Range | Type | Shots | S | AP | D | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravlance | 6” | Assault | 4 | 8 | -1 | D3 | On a wound roll of 6+ this weapon deals D6 damage instead of its normal profile. Used with 4 or more wounds remaining. |
| Gravlance (low output) | 6” | Assault | 2 | 8 | -1 | D3 | On a wound roll of 6+ this weapon deals D6 damage instead of its normal profile. Used with 3 or fewer wounds remaining. |
| Gravity Lash | Melee | Melee | 0 | U | 0 | 1 | Any enemy unit wounded by this weapon reduces its movement distance by half in its next movement phase. |
Discussion
Short-range combat. We might even gimp their melee, to make them a little riskier to use.
This unit is still in very early stage development.