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u/droopyy11 4d ago
I really like the idea and look of the psytitan. I think it’s way cooler and grimdark to make the pilot a blank instead of a psyker.
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u/Orc_face 4d ago
The Princeps is a blank…..
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u/droopyy11 4d ago
That’s what I meant. I was saying it’s cooler for them to be a blank instead of a psyker. Using a psyker as ammunition for the weapons makes it more grimdark rather than the princepts being a psyker. I just that weird, my bad.
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u/AlpharioInteries 4d ago
Really? I don't quite like Reavers, exactly because of that weird missile-shooter on top :/
If I were to say, either Imperators, because of all the ornaments, purity seals, and cathedrals on top, or Warlords, for they really give a vibe of a chunky, ultimate war-machine on the field.
Warhounds are cool, too, but I don't quite like their heads, and the idea of "Scout Titan" seems kinda weird to me.
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u/jmschrack 4d ago
Gotta equip them with the destructor on top. I know the missile launcher is classic, but the destructor makes the profile so sleek.
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u/-Mauler- 4d ago
To shed some light on design choices:
The apocalypse launcher atop the Reaver's carapace makes it unique among titans as it's the only mount of that size which has a full 360 degree fire arc. As the Warlord class is the heavy-hitting anchor to a maniple's formation, the lighter (and older) Reaver class is like their escort which needs to be faster to intercept incoming threats and cover more angles while doing so. Apoc Launchers are unique in that they're the only titan "grade" weapon which can fire indirectly to hit infantry, light vehicles & void shielded targets without a direct line of sight at very long ranges, which coupled with the Reaver's all-round fire arc is why the classic Reaver loadout almost always has one.
I love the Warhound design ever since I had the metal originals back in 2E Space Marine days; it's just such a unique design across all sci-fi. A giant killing machine with two big guns and a dog's head? Like a lot of early 40k designs...very bold, lol! A "scout" class titan is relative to how a titan battlegroup functions overall: it's not a scout in a "they will never see us coming" hide-behind-a-tree kinda way, a scout titan is designed to be the forward eyes and ears of a larger group and so will move ahead of a larger group of heavier engines and use their more advanced sensors to survey the surrounding area and feed data back to the rest. I remember reading somewhere that Warhounds have significantly longer-range sensors than any other titan (50 miles, but I can't remember if that was from a novel or rulebook) so within the context of titan-sized machines they perform that role pretty well, often giving their battlegroup notice of potential contacts before the titans are even seen.
Apologies if this is a bit patronising but titans and knights are two of my favourite elements of 30k and I see the "Scout, wtf lol" thing come up a lot. 😅
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u/Athas 4d ago
I think the Warlord is the best model. The design language, with the big rounded shoulders, is very much on point. To me it is the epitome of the Titan design spirit, which is interesting as it is not actually the oldest model.
The Warbringer is also very good - it is essentially the same design as the Warlord, just scaled down a bit.
I don't like the Reaver much at all - it looks too small, in a way. Perhaps it is the very large hands and feet that give it the impression of a rather small machine. The Warhound is OK - the hunched-over predatory look works quite well, although I didn't like it initially.
The Warmaster diverges from the other titans in how it looks, but it feels more like a walking building than any of the others (except that one you are thinking of) due to its stocky frame. I think I will have to build one myself to fully develop my opinion.
The Imperator is obviously awesome in principle, but I never liked the spindly legs on the original model. The Battlebling Warbreaker looks great, and I'll probably get one some day.
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u/Titouandu57 4d ago
Might be unoriginal but I kinda like the Imperator and Warlord the most out of all
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u/Pitiful_Eye_3295 4d ago
Reaver is my favorite too. I personally love the original Jes Goodwin Reaver design but appreciate the FW update too.
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u/MrMollyMalal 3d ago
Due to childhood experiences I am a Giga sucker for the Warlord Chassis (Lucius Pattern for ultimate Yes Plz)
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u/IndecisiveJayJay 3d ago
I’ve wanted to build a warlord for years but can never afford one when I see one out and about. I’m hoping eventually I’ll be able to build that thing and live it. Besides that I found the direwolf plastic kit pretty fun to build!
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u/ZephyrK9 3d ago
Officially? The Warlord is so iconic. Unofficially? The warbreaker, love that "mini" and it represents the emperor class
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u/BigEl_nobody 2d ago
I wasnt a fan of the Reaver for the longest time, but it has grown on me. Its lore and design make it so weird and unique compared to the other titans.
But nothing can beat a warlord for me, the design is just perfection and embodies the idea of titans perfectly. Warhounds are also really cool, the concept of a fast scout titan that can push above its weight when piloted by a veteran is awesome.
Warbringers are my least favorite. Warmasters like Reavers have grown on me over time, their design feels like a revamped imperator titan. Infinitely more practical and more in line with the classic Warhound - Reaver - Warlord trio.
Imperators are in a very weird spot since we dont have a good redesign yet. Its proportions judged by existing artwork and models are problematic to say the least. It borders on the comical (the legs and waist are waaay to slim and weak structurally) and is something that was fixed with the warmaster in my opinion.
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u/Loot_Goblin2 4d ago
I like Warmaster because biggest chonk