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''Press Gangers are recruited to replace lost deck hands - and these hardened sea dogs have spent their life upon the waves - travelling from port to port. They frequent the local bars in rowdy gangs - subjecting the locals to beatings, often resulting in the forcible recruitment of new members...'' | ''Press Gangers are recruited to replace lost deck hands - and these hardened sea dogs have spent their life upon the waves - travelling from port to port. They frequent the local bars in rowdy gangs - subjecting the locals to beatings, often resulting in the forcible recruitment of new members...'' | ||
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| hp = 1 | | hp = 1 | ||
− | | size = 6{{ | + | | size = 6{{or}}10 |
− | | cost = 7{{ | + | | cost = 7{{or}}12 |
− | | cost_note = 1.2 each | + | | cost_note = 1.2 pts each |
| fa = 2 | | fa = 2 | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | '''[[Mercenary]]''' - This unit will work for {{Crucible Guard mercenary}}, {{Cryx Mercenary}}, {{Cygnar Mercenary}}, {{Khador Mercenary}}, or {{Menoth Mercenary}}. | |
===Abilities=== | ===Abilities=== | ||
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− | * {{ | + | ** {{Ambush2}} |
− | * {{Advance Deployment}} | + | ** {{Advance Deployment}} |
− | * {{Tough}} | + | ** {{Tough}} |
− | * {{Gang}} | + | ** {{Gang}} |
− | * {{Shanghai}} | + | ** {{Shanghai}} |
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− | * She has +1 CMD. | + | * '''''Lass |
− | * {{Officer}} | + | ** She has +1 CMD. |
− | * {{Seduction}} | + | ** {{Officer}} |
+ | ** {{Seduction}} | ||
===Weapons=== | ===Weapons=== | ||
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===Theme Forces=== | ===Theme Forces=== | ||
− | * {{Operating Theatre}} ''Only if a [[Cephalyx Dominator]] is attached'' | + | * '''''Mercenaries |
− | * {{The | + | ** {{Operating Theatre}} ''Only if a [[Cephalyx Dominator]] is attached'' |
− | * {{ | + | ** {{The Talion Charter}} |
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+ | * '''''Other Factions | ||
+ | ** '''[[Infernal]]''' players can use this unit in the {{Hearts of Darkness|notbold=}} theme, but only if [[Crosse2]] is leading the army. | ||
+ | ** Furthermore, Mercenaries can be hired by other Factions. Normally those Factions' themes will have a limit on how many models they can hire. Refer to [[#Other Theme Forces]], below. | ||
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= Thoughts on {{PAGENAME}} = | = Thoughts on {{PAGENAME}} = | ||
=== {{PAGENAME}} in a nutshell=== | === {{PAGENAME}} in a nutshell=== | ||
− | Press Gangers punish your opponent for bringing living infantry. They die fast but come back almost as quickly. If your opponent brought warrior models, that is. If not, Press Gangers are weak against high ARM jacks and beasts. Assuming your opponent does not quickly deal with them, the unit can become quite large. They're either the first wave chaff with a tiny bit of jamming ability to deliver your real force or they're ambushing. But at 7 points for a minimum unit of advance deploying tough models what do you expect? You get what you pay for, and for their cost Press Gangers aren't bad. | + | Press Gangers punish your opponent for bringing living infantry. They die fast but come back almost as quickly. If your opponent brought warrior models, that is. If not, Press Gangers are weak against high ARM jacks and beasts. Assuming your opponent does not quickly deal with them, the unit can become quite large. They're either the first wave chaff with a tiny bit of jamming ability to deliver your real force or they're ambushing. But at 7 points for a minimum unit of advance deploying or ambushing tough models what do you expect? You get what you pay for, and for their cost Press Gangers aren't bad. |
=== Combos & Synergies === | === Combos & Synergies === | ||
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* [[Fiona the Black]] likes either ambushing or advance deploying models to channel through. | * [[Fiona the Black]] likes either ambushing or advance deploying models to channel through. | ||
− | === Drawbacks | + | === Drawbacks & Downsides === |
* Downright awful stats. | * Downright awful stats. | ||
* Gang is the only way they hit most targets - so they need to double team and bunch up. | * Gang is the only way they hit most targets - so they need to double team and bunch up. | ||
* Vulnerable to blast damage. | * Vulnerable to blast damage. | ||
+ | * The Lass is an Officer model, not a Leader model, so you can't Field Promote a Grunt to replace her. When she dies, you lose Seduction entirely. | ||
− | === Tricks | + | === Tricks & Tips === |
− | * | + | * Press Gangers can add grunts to their own unit. So, split your unit up to "Daisy Chain" more Press Gangers. For instance: |
** Send 6 Gangers into 3 enemy models, and 4 Gangers into 4 different enemies. | ** Send 6 Gangers into 3 enemy models, and 4 Gangers into 4 different enemies. | ||
** When one of the first 6 trigger Shangai, place the new Press Ganger next to one of the other 4 so that he can (potentially) trigger Shangai too. | ** When one of the first 6 trigger Shangai, place the new Press Ganger next to one of the other 4 so that he can (potentially) trigger Shangai too. | ||
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=Other= | =Other= | ||
===Trivia=== | ===Trivia=== | ||
* Sculptor: Todd Harris | * Sculptor: Todd Harris | ||
+ | * Originally the guy with the lantern was the officer and the Lass was a grunt with special rules. | ||
* Some players like buying models from other factions and converting them with pirate hats to represent people shanghai'd. This is why you occasionally see a [[Gallows Grove]] with a pirate hat (or other ridiculous model) as a member of the [[Sea Dog Boarding Crew]]. | * Some players like buying models from other factions and converting them with pirate hats to represent people shanghai'd. This is why you occasionally see a [[Gallows Grove]] with a pirate hat (or other ridiculous model) as a member of the [[Sea Dog Boarding Crew]]. | ||
* Originally released in [[Pirates|Pirates of the Broken Coast]] (2007) | * Originally released in [[Pirates|Pirates of the Broken Coast]] (2007) | ||
===Other Theme Forces=== | ===Other Theme Forces=== | ||
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− | + | {{Cygnar merc unit themes}} | |
− | + | {{Khador merc unit themes}} | |
− | + | {{Menoth merc unit themes}} | |
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===Other Mercenary models=== | ===Other Mercenary models=== | ||
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===Rules Clarifications=== | ===Rules Clarifications=== | ||
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{{RC Gang}} | {{RC Gang}} | ||
{{RC Shanghai}} | {{RC Shanghai}} | ||
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{{RC Tough}} | {{RC Tough}} | ||
{{RC Advance Deployment}} | {{RC Advance Deployment}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:48, 26 January 2023
Press Gangers |
Prime This model is available in one Prime Army, Talion Charter. It can also be used in the Unlimited game mode. You can view the other Mk3 models that made it into a Legacy Army at this page. Note that the rest of this page is about the model's Mark III rules. |
Press Gangers are recruited to replace lost deck hands - and these hardened sea dogs have spent their life upon the waves - travelling from port to port. They frequent the local bars in rowdy gangs - subjecting the locals to beatings, often resulting in the forcible recruitment of new members...
Contents
Basic Info
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Mercenary - This unit will work for Crucible Guard, Cryx, Cygnar, Khador, or Protectorate.
Abilities
- Entire Unit
- Ambush - You can choose not to deploy this unit at the start of the game. If it is not deployed normally, you can put it into play at the end of any of your Control Phases after your first turn. When you do, choose any table edge except the back of your opponent's deployment zone. Place all models in the unit in formation completely within 3" of the chosen table edge.
- Advance Deployment
- Tough
- Gang - When making a melee attack targeting an enemy model in the melee range of another model in this unit, this model gains +2 to melee attack and melee damage rolls.
- Shanghai - When a living enemy warrior in the melee range of two or more models in this unit is boxed by this model's melee attack, RFP the enemy model. You can add one Grunt to a friendly non-character Sea Dog unit in this model's command range. Place the Grunt in formation and completely within this model's command range. The Grunt must forfeit its Combat Action the turn it is put into play.
- Lass
- She has +1 CMD.
- Officer
- Seduction (★ Action) - RNG 3. Take control of a living enemy non-warcaster, non-warlock warrior model. If the model is in range, you can immediately make a full advance with the enemy model followed by a basic melee attack, then Seduction expires. The enemy model cannot be targeted by free strikes during this movement. A model can be affected by Seduction only once per turn.
Weapons
Hand Weapon - 0.5" reach, POW 3, P+S 9 melee weapon.
Theme Forces
- Mercenaries
- Operating Theater Only if a Cephalyx Dominator is attached
- The Talion Charter
- Other Factions
- Infernal players can use this unit in the Hearts of Darkness theme, but only if Crosse2 is leading the army.
- Furthermore, Mercenaries can be hired by other Factions. Normally those Factions' themes will have a limit on how many models they can hire. Refer to #Other Theme Forces, below.
Thoughts on Press Gangers
Press Gangers in a nutshell
Press Gangers punish your opponent for bringing living infantry. They die fast but come back almost as quickly. If your opponent brought warrior models, that is. If not, Press Gangers are weak against high ARM jacks and beasts. Assuming your opponent does not quickly deal with them, the unit can become quite large. They're either the first wave chaff with a tiny bit of jamming ability to deliver your real force or they're ambushing. But at 7 points for a minimum unit of advance deploying or ambushing tough models what do you expect? You get what you pay for, and for their cost Press Gangers aren't bad.
Combos & Synergies
Press Gangers are part of the normal Pirate boat and synergies with other Sea Dogs (by giving them more members) as well as Captain Phinneus Shae
- First Mate Hawk more hitting power against warrior models.
- Bosun Grogspar because he prevents them getting knocked down
- Doc Killingsworth 4+ Tough
- Lord Rockbottom - his coins normally go on better models
- Bloody Bradigan gets enabled to beat things up.
- Fiona the Black likes either ambushing or advance deploying models to channel through.
Drawbacks & Downsides
- Downright awful stats.
- Gang is the only way they hit most targets - so they need to double team and bunch up.
- Vulnerable to blast damage.
- The Lass is an Officer model, not a Leader model, so you can't Field Promote a Grunt to replace her. When she dies, you lose Seduction entirely.
Tricks & Tips
- Press Gangers can add grunts to their own unit. So, split your unit up to "Daisy Chain" more Press Gangers. For instance:
- Send 6 Gangers into 3 enemy models, and 4 Gangers into 4 different enemies.
- When one of the first 6 trigger Shangai, place the new Press Ganger next to one of the other 4 so that he can (potentially) trigger Shangai too.
Other
Trivia
- Sculptor: Todd Harris
- Originally the guy with the lantern was the officer and the Lass was a grunt with special rules.
- Some players like buying models from other factions and converting them with pirate hats to represent people shanghai'd. This is why you occasionally see a Gallows Grove with a pirate hat (or other ridiculous model) as a member of the Sea Dog Boarding Crew.
- Originally released in Pirates of the Broken Coast (2007)
Other Theme Forces
Cryx (Edit)
Cygnar (Edit)
Khador (Edit)
Protectorate of Menoth (Edit)
Crucible Guard (Edit)
Other Mercenary models
Rules Clarifications
Rules Clarification : Gang and/or Gang Fighter and/or Tag Team and/or Team Effort (Edit)
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Rules Clarification : Shanghai (Edit)
Return/Add to Play - Typical (Edit)
Return/Add to Play - Other Units (Edit)
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Rules Clarification : Seduction (Edit)
Taking Control of an Enemy Model (Edit) [Show/Hide]
General
Movement
Attacks
Destroying the Controlled model
Taking control of an enemy Trooper (member of a unit)
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Rules Clarification : Officer (Edit)
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Rules Clarification : Tough - None yet. (Edit)
Rules Clarification : Advance Deployment (Edit)
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Rules Clarification : Ambush (Edit)
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- Mercenary
- Privateer
- Sea Dog
- Unit
- Model
- Does have Mk4 rules
- Crucible Guard Mercenary
- Cryx Mercenary
- Cygnar Mercenary
- Khador Mercenary
- Protectorate of Menoth Mercenary
- Ambush
- Advance Deployment
- Tough
- Gang
- Shanghai
- Officer
- Seduction
- Operating Theater
- The Talion Charter
- Hearts of Darkness
- Black Industries
- Dark Host
- The Ghost Fleet
- Scourge of the Broken Coast
- Gravediggers
- Heavy Metal
- Sons of the Tempest
- Storm Division
- Armored Korps
- Jaws of the Wolf
- Legion of Steel
- Winter Guard Kommand
- Exemplar Interdiction
- Guardians of the Temple
- The Creator's Might
- The Faithful Masses
- Magnum Opus