Leagues of Votann - A Reimagining - Part 6 - Planetary Processing

 

To create a terrifying planet-processing capability for the Votann in Warhammer 40k, we'll develop a special unit, the Planetary Processor, along with its stats, abilities, and tactics. This unit will represent the Votann's ultimate weapon to obliterate entire planets in response to invasions.

Planetary Processor

Stats

• Type: Super-Heavy Vehicle
• Points: 1500
• Movement: 6"
• Weapon Skill (WS): -
• Ballistic Skill (BS): 3+
• Strength (S): 10
• Toughness (T): 10
• Wounds (W): 40
• Attacks (A): -
• Leadership (Ld): 9
• Save (Sv): 2+

Wargear

• Planetary Processor Beam: A devastating weapon capable of processing vast areas of a planet's surface.
• Range: 120"
• Type: Heavy 6
• Strength: 14
• AP: -5
• Damage: 6
• Special: Each successful hit roll with this weapon causes an additional D3 mortal wounds.
• Massive Mining Drones: Deployed to break down planetary crust and extract resources.
• Range: 48"
• Type: Heavy 12
• Strength: 8
• AP: -3
• Damage: D3
• Defensive Batteries: Automated turrets for close defense.
• Range: 24"
• Type: Heavy 4
• Strength: 6
• AP: -2
• Damage: 2

Abilities

• Planetary Processing Protocol: At the beginning of your turn, roll a D6 for each enemy unit within 24" of the Planetary Processor. On a roll of 4+, that unit suffers D6 mortal wounds as the Planetary Processor begins its operations.
• Shield Generators: The Planetary Processor has a 4+ invulnerable save.
• Resource Harvest: For each enemy unit destroyed within 12" of the Planetary Processor, gain 1 Victory Point.
• Void Shield: Reduces all damage taken by half (rounding down).

Faction Keywords

• Leagues of Votann, Kin

Keywords

• Vehicle, Super-Heavy, Planetary Processor

Tactics

1. Deployment: Place the Planetary Processor in the center of the battlefield where it can maximize its range and impact. Ensure it is supported by other Votann units to protect it from being overwhelmed by enemy forces.
2. Offensive Strategy:
• Planetary Processor Beam: Use this primary weapon to target the most dangerous enemy units, focusing on those with high toughness and numerous wounds. The beam’s high strength and AP will penetrate most defenses, and the additional mortal wounds will wear down even the toughest foes.
• Massive Mining Drones: These should be directed at mid-range threats, such as enemy infantry and light vehicles. Their high rate of fire and decent damage output will clear the battlefield of lesser units.
• Defensive Batteries: Keep these trained on any enemies that get too close, ensuring the Planetary Processor remains protected from assaults.
3. Defensive Strategy:
• Shield Generators and Void Shield: Use these abilities to mitigate incoming damage, making the Planetary Processor extremely hard to bring down. The invulnerable save and damage reduction will ensure it remains operational for most of the battle.
• Planetary Processing Protocol: This ability will continuously damage nearby enemy units, creating a zone of death around the Planetary Processor. Use it to break up enemy formations and weaken them before they can launch a coordinated attack.
4. Resource Harvest: As enemy units are destroyed, you gain Victory Points, representing the Votann’s efficient resource extraction. Use this to your advantage by focusing on weaker enemy units that can be easily destroyed to quickly accumulate points.
5. Overall Strategy: The Planetary Processor is a weapon of mass destruction. Its role is to dominate the battlefield, forcing enemies to either engage it and face its overwhelming firepower or avoid it and lose control of key areas. Use its abilities and weapons to create kill zones and force enemy movements, controlling the flow of battle.

By integrating the Planetary Processor into your Votann forces, you bring a terrifying and lore-friendly representation of their ultimate weapon, capable of obliterating entire planetary populations and making a profit in the process.

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Leagues of Votann - A Reimagining - Part 5 - Votann Murderworld Preparation

1. Environmental Manipulation

The Votann use their advanced technology to alter the environment, creating hazardous conditions that can be triggered remotely.

• Weather Control Stations: Devices that can create sudden storms, intense heat, or blizzards, affecting visibility and mobility.
• Seismic Disruptors: Machines that can cause localized earthquakes, destabilizing the ground and creating chasms or landslides.
• Poisonous Flora: Genetically modified plants that release toxins or entangle intruders, camouflaged to look like native vegetation.

2. Automated Defenses

The Votann deploy an array of automated defenses to deter and eliminate intruders.

• Turret Networks: Hidden turrets equipped with high-powered lasers, plasma cannons, and missile launchers, activated by motion sensors or remote control.
• Drone Swarms: Small, agile drones programmed to patrol the area, attack intruders, or gather intelligence. These drones can also deploy nanite clouds to disrupt enemy electronics.
• Minefields: Both traditional and high-tech mines that can be triggered by proximity, pressure, or remote activation. Some mines may release EMP bursts or neurotoxins.

3. Traps and Ambushes

Strategically placed traps and ambush points ensure that even the most cautious enemies are caught off guard.

• Pitfalls and Snares: Concealed pits with retractable covers, snares that capture and immobilize, and sections of ground that collapse under weight.
• Holographic Projections: Illusions that mislead enemies into traps or ambushes, including false terrain, decoy units, and hidden pathways.
• Automated Ambush Units: Robotic units lying in wait, camouflaged to blend with the environment, ready to spring into action when enemies are detected.

4. Psychological Warfare

The Votann use psychological tactics to disorient and demoralize their enemies.

• False Signals: Broadcasting false distress signals, enemy communications, or misleading tactical data to confuse and mislead.
• Holographic Decoys: Projecting images of enemy forces, false objectives, or harmless creatures to lure enemies into traps.
• Auditory Disruption: Using sound devices to create disorienting noises, mimic enemy voices, or induce panic and fear.

Example Stat Blocks for Battlefield Elements

Automated Turret

M	WS	BS	S	T	W	A	Ld	Sv
-	-	4+	5	4	3	-	-	4+

Unit Composition: 1-3 Turrets

Wargear:

• Heavy Laser Cannon (36", Heavy 2, S9, AP-3, D3)
• Plasma Blaster (24", Rapid Fire 1, S7, AP-3, D2)

Special Rules:

• Automated Defense: This unit cannot move or advance. It can only be placed during deployment.
• Motion Sensors: This unit can fire Overwatch on a 5+ instead of a 6+.
• Stealth Field: Enemies subtract 1 from hit rolls when targeting this unit if it is in cover.

Keywords: Votann, Vehicle, Automated Defense

Drone Swarm

M	WS	BS	S	T	W	A	Ld	Sv
12"	4+	4+	3	3	1	1	6	5+

Unit Composition: 3-6 Drones

Wargear:

• Pulse Blasters (18", Assault 2, S5, AP-1, D1)

Special Rules:

• Swarm Protocol: When this unit attacks, it can re-roll hit rolls of 1 if it has more than 3 models.
• EMP Burst: Once per game, instead of attacking, this unit can deploy an EMP burst. All enemy units within 6" suffer a -1 penalty to their hit rolls and cannot use abilities for one turn.
• Rapid Deployment: This unit can deep strike, appearing anywhere on the battlefield more than 9" away from enemy models.

Keywords: Votann, Infantry, Drone, Fly

Holographic Decoys

M	WS	BS	S	T	W	A	Ld	Sv
6”	-	4+	3	3	2	-	7	5+

 

Unit Composition: 1-3 Decoy Generators

Special Rules:

• Holographic Illusions: At the start of each turn, you may place a Holographic Decoy marker anywhere within 18" of a Decoy Generator. These markers count as enemy units for the purposes of movement and targeting but cannot be harmed or interacted with in any way.
• Psychological Warfare: Enemy units within 12" of a Holographic Decoy marker suffer a -1 penalty to their Leadership.

Keywords: Votann, Terrain, Hologram

By using these strategies and elements, the Votann turn the battlefield into a deadly maze of traps and automated defenses, leveraging their technological superiority to outmaneuver and destroy their enemies without direct confrontation.

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Leagues of Votann - A Reimagining - Part 4 - Votanns and Infiltration.

The Votann, known for their technological prowess, have developed advanced neuro-drone implants. These tiny devices can be surgically implanted into captured individuals, turning them into unwitting spies. Once implanted, the neuro-drone establishes a connection to the Votann network, feeding real-time intelligence back to their operators without the host's knowledge. The technology is so advanced that it leaves minimal trace, allowing the individual to be released back into society without raising suspicion.

Game Mechanics

Special Rule: "Neuro-Drone Implant"

Neuro-Drone Implant:

• Description: The Votann have perfected the art of covert surveillance through the use of neuro-drones. These implants allow the Votann to gather intelligence and even control key individuals from a distance.
• Effect: At the start of the battle, select one enemy character. That character is implanted with a neuro-drone (this is not revealed to the opponent until activated).

Activation:

• Trigger: At the beginning of any Votann turn, you may choose to activate the neuro-drone. When activated, the following effects apply:
• Surveillance: The Votann player can see the enemy player’s hand of stratagems and any hidden units or deployments.
• Remote Control: Once per game, the Votann player can take control of the implanted character for one turn. During this turn, the character can move, attack, and use abilities as if it were part of the Votann army.

Detection and Removal:

• Counter-Play: The enemy character can attempt to detect and remove the implant. At the end of each of their turns, they may roll a D6:
• On a roll of 6, the implant is detected and neutralized, removing all effects immediately.
• Certain psykers or tech-savvy units may grant a +1 bonus to this roll.

 

 

 

Votann Drone Master

M	WS	BS	S	T	W	A	Ld	Sv
6"	3+	3+	4	4	5	3	8	3+

Unit Composition: 1 Drone Master

Wargear:

·       Pulse Carbine

·       Energy Blade

Special Rules:

·       Neuro-Drone Implant: As described above.

·       Networked Control: Friendly Votann drones within 6" reroll hit rolls of 1.

·       Adaptive Algorithms: At the end of each turn, increase the Ballistic Skill of friendly Votann drones within 6" by 1 (to a maximum of 2+).

Keywords: Votann, Character, Infantry, Drone Master

Tactics and Impact

·       Strategic Advantage: The neuro-drone implant provides the Votann with a significant strategic advantage, allowing them to gather crucial intelligence and disrupt enemy plans.

·       Psychological Warfare: The fear of being implanted adds a psychological layer to battles against the Votann, making opponents wary and potentially altering their strategies.

·       Versatile Utility: The ability to control a key enemy character can turn the tide of battle, whether through direct combat actions or by using the enemy’s own abilities against them.

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