Leagues of Votann - A Reimagining - Part 3 - Drones

Votann Drones

The Votann, an ancient and technologically advanced race, are masters of engineering and resource management. Dwelling deep within their fortified enclaves, the Votann leverage their unparalleled technological prowess to maintain and expand their dominion. Central to their operations are their sophisticated drones, each designed with a specific purpose to enhance their strategic capabilities.

1.    Votann Skyhawk Disposal Recon Drone

Description: The Votann Skyhawk Disposal Recon Drone is designed for high-altitude reconnaissance, environmental processing, and battlefield support. It excels in gathering critical data and resources while disrupting enemy operations with its advanced sensory and jamming systems.

Stat Block:

• Role: Reconnaissance and Environmental Processing
• Durability: Medium
• Mobility: High
• Firepower: Low to Medium

Attribute	Value
Movement	14"
Toughness	5
Wounds	6
Save	3+
Points	75

Weapons:

• Light Pulse Lasers: Range 24", Assault 2, S6, AP -2, D1
• Stun Grenade Launcher: Range 12", Assault D3, S4, AP 0, D1, Special: On a hit, target unit suffers -1 to hit rolls until the end of its next turn.

Abilities:

• Advanced Recon Suite:
• Multispectral Scanners: This unit can ignore cover when shooting.
• High-Altitude Surveillance: -1 to hit rolls targeting this unit.
• Sensor Array: At the start of your Shooting phase, select one enemy unit within 24". Until the end of the phase, all Votann units re-roll wound rolls of 1 against that unit.
• Anti-Grav Mobility:
• Flight: This unit can fly over terrain and enemy units without penalty.
• Rapid Deployment: Can be set up anywhere on the battlefield more than 9" away from enemy models during deployment.
• Environmental Processing:
• Sample Collection: This unit can collect samples or dispose of hazardous materials as an action. When this action is completed, gain one Votann Resource Point (VRP). VRPs can be used for special strategic abilities (subject to game balance and campaign rules).
• Aerial Recon Sweep: Once per battle, instead of shooting, this unit can perform an aerial recon sweep. Select one enemy unit within 18". That unit is revealed, loses cover bonuses, and friendly units can re-roll hit rolls of 1 against it until the end of the turn.
• Tactical Disruption:
• Jamming Signal: Enemy units within 6" of this unit suffer -1 to hit rolls in the Shooting phase.

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2.    Votann Recon Probe Drone

Description: The Votann Recon Probe Drone is a highly mobile, stealthy unit designed for deep reconnaissance and intelligence gathering. It operates with minimal detection, providing critical data and battlefield awareness to the Votann forces.

Stat Block:

• Role: Stealth Reconnaissance
• Durability: Low
• Mobility: Very High
• Firepower: Low

Attribute	Value
Movement	18"
Toughness	4
Wounds	4
Save	4+
Points	50

Weapons:

• Recon Pulse Emitter: Range 18", Assault 1, S5, AP -1, D1, Special: On a hit, enemy units within 6" of the target suffer -1 to their Leadership until the end of the turn.

Abilities:

• Stealth Field Generator: This unit has a -1 to hit modifier when targeted by ranged attacks.
• Advanced Sensor Array:
• Enhanced Optics: This unit can detect enemy units within 12" even if they are not in line of sight.
• Surveillance Protocol: At the start of your Movement phase, select one enemy unit within 18". That unit is marked, and friendly units re-roll hit rolls of 1 against it until the end of the turn.
• Flight: This unit can fly over terrain and enemy units without penalty.
• Quick Deployment: Can be set up anywhere on the battlefield more than 12" away from enemy models during deployment.

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3.    Votann Scout Drone

Description: The Votann Scout Drone is designed for mineral scanning, reconnaissance, and battlefield support. It has advanced sensors and is built to withstand harsh environments.

Stat Block:

• Role: Reconnaissance and Scouting
• Durability: Medium
• Mobility: High
• Firepower: Medium

Attribute	Value
Movement	10"
Toughness	4
Wounds	2
Save	4+
Points	60

Weapons:

• Twin-linked Pulse Carbines: Range 18", Rapid Fire 2, S5, AP -1, D1
• Frag Grenades: Range 6", Grenade D6, S3, AP 0, D1

Abilities:

• Advanced Scanners: Enemy units within 12" cannot benefit from cover against this unit’s attacks.
• Recon Protocols: This unit can move an additional 6" during the Movement phase, even if it advanced or fell back.
• Camouflage Field: Enemies subtract 1 from hit rolls that target this unit in the Shooting phase if this unit is in cover.

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4.    Votann Heavy Combat Drone

Description: The Votann Heavy Combat Drone is a larger, heavily armored unit designed for both combat and support. It combines industrial aesthetics with advanced weaponry.

Stat Block:

• Role: Heavy Combat and Support
• Durability: High
• Mobility: Medium
• Firepower: High

Attribute	Value
Movement	8"
Toughness	6
Wounds	6
Save	3+
Points	120

Weapons:

• Heavy Mining Laser: Range 36", Heavy 2, S9, AP -3, D3
• Power Fists: Melee, Sx2, AP -3, D3

Abilities:

• Shield Generator: 4+ Invulnerable Save.
• Automated Targeting: Can target units not visible to the bearer.
• Overwatch Protocol: Can fire Overwatch on a 5+ instead of a 6+.

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5. Votann Mining Drone

 

Description: The Votann Mining Drone is a massive, industrial behemoth designed for mining and terraforming. It resembles a cross between a giant beetle and mining equipment.

Stat Block:

• Role: Mining and Terraforming
• Durability: Very High
• Mobility: Low
• Firepower: Medium

Attribute	Value
Movement	6"
Toughness	8
Wounds	12
Save	2+
Points	200

Weapons:

• Dual Drilling Appendages: Melee, Sx2, AP -4, D6
• Plasma Cutters: Range 12", Assault D6, S7, AP -3, D2

Abilities:

• Massive Construction: Cannot be wounded on a roll of 1-3, regardless of Strength.
• Resource Processing: At the end of each turn, if this unit did not move, it generates D3 resources (used for narrative play or special scenarios).
• Defensive Turrets: This unit can fire twice with its Plasma Cutters in the Shooting phase.

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