Crusader

Protectorate Heavy Warjack

One of the first warjacks developed by the Protectorate after the Cygnaran Civil War was the Crusader, a massive warjack boasting heavy armor and capable of crushing attacks. It has served as the foundation for several masterpieces of war. The Templar, for one, smashes enemies with overwhelming force from an unassailable position behind its thick shield. Of more recent production, the Vanquisher wields a great “blazing star” spiked ball in one hand and a flame belcher in the other. This weapon sends an oil-filled cannonball that bursts and ignites on impact.

Basic Info

Crusader

SPD	Slow
STR	Good
MAT	Average
RAT	Below Average
DEF	Standard PoM
ARM	Standard PoM
COST	Quite Cheap

Weapons & Attacks

• Open Fist - Mid reach, low POW.
  • Open Fist
• Inferno Mace - Mid reach, high POW.
  • Critical Continuous Fire

Special Abilities

• Warjack - All warjacks share the same set of special rules. Most notably being big and stompy. Click here for a newbie-friendly recap, or click here for the full rules.
• Construct

Crusader in a nutshell

The Crusader is a cheap, durable workhorse - a heavy 'jack whose cost is comparable to most Protectorate light warjacks (and lower than some).

Drawbacks & Downsides

While the Crusader is the classic Protectorate bargain heavy, its slower speed does see it taking a fair amount of damage before it can get into the thick of the fight, where it wants to be. At roughly the same cost as a decent light 'jack, the Crusader is always worth considering.

Changes from Mk II

Aside from a 60% increase in point cost - a low increase, compared to many other models - the Mk3 Crusader is effectively identical to its Mk2 version.