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{{Protbox|{{Protectorate}} {{Character}} {{Heavy Warjack}} }} [[Category: Model]]
{{4P|'''Final Interdiction'''}}

''Like its master, High Executioner Servath Reznik, Scourge of Heresy is well equipped to destroy the infidels who stand against the Protectorate of Menoth. With a fiery blade and a blazing flail, Scourge of Heresy brings searing pain and retribution to the enemies of the Protectorate, especially those who dare to unleash profane magic upon Menoth’s chosen.''

=Basic Info=
{{Infobox-Model
| name  = {{PAGENAME}}
| image = ScourgeofHeresy.jpg
| base  = Large
| spd   = 4
| str   = 11
| mat   = 7
| rat   irrelevant 
| def   = 10
| arm   = 19
| hp    = 32
| cost  = 15
| fa    = C
}}

{{Warjack}}

=== Abilities===
* {{Construct}}
* {{Arcane Vortex|focus}}
* {{Bond|Reznik|text=Once per turn when Reznik destroys an enemy model or causes it to be removed from play as a result of a melee attack while this model is bonded to him and in his {{control}} range, immediately after the attack is resolved this model can make a full advance.}}

===Weapons ===
{|class="wikitable"
{{melee|Punisher|2|7|18|
* {{Continuous Fire}}
* {{Purgation}} }}
{{melee|Blazing Star|2|5|16|
* {{Chain Weapon}}
* {{Thresher}} }}
|}

===Theme Forces===
* ''When taken by '''[[Reznik]]'''''
** {{Exemplar Interdiction}}. {{PAGENAME}} gains [[Blessed]] melee weapons in this theme.
** {{Guardians of the Temple}}
** {{The Creator's Might}}
** {{The Faithful Masses}}. {{PAGENAME}} gains [[Hand of Vengeance]] in this theme.
** {{Warriors of the Old Faith}}. Only [[Reznik2]] can take him in this theme.

* ''When taken by '''anyone else'''''
** {{The Creator's Might}}


=Thoughts on {{PAGENAME}}=
==={{PAGENAME}} in a nutshell===
[[File:HighExecutionerServathReznik.jpg|thumb|[[Reznik1]]]]
Scourge of Heresy is a heavy melee warjack that can thresh infantry, protect against spells, and dish out a lot of hurt. When taken with Reznik he rewards risky plays and becomes faster.

Unfortunately his speciality of dealing with infantry is already covered by the [[Castigator]] who is naturally faster and better defended due to Ashen Veil and he doesn’t hit that much harder than a [[Crusader]] while costing 50% more and being just as durable.

===Combos & Synergies===
* [[Reznik1]] is designed around having a huge combat profile, so he will trigger the Bond very often, making this SPD 4 jack deceptively mobile if you also factor in Perdition. Ignite and Brand of Heresy also make it a powerhouse once it goes to town and Arcane Vortex is just another layer of spell hate for Reznik.
* [[Reznik2]] makes SPD4 hurt less due to Boundless Charge and makes it more accurate with Curse. Arcane Vortex and Lamentations make him very difficult to take outside of melee assassinations (which can be thwarted by [[Madelyn]]) despite his huge base. Scourge's Thresher will make enemies explode under his feat, possibly wiping out entire swathes of enemies!
* Outside of Reznik, anyone that can boost its rather poor speed might find a use for it. [[Durst]] does so with Boundless Charge, and Deceleration and his feat improve its durability; [[Amon]] has Mobility, with Synergy buffing its hitting power and durability with Fortify, [[Feora4]] has Road to War.
* The dedicated Protectorate jack support; the [[Choir]] and [[Vassal Mechanik]]s, work for Scourge as well, of course. 
* The [[Vassal of Menoth]] gets special mention as he can empower the Scourge after it activates to grant arcane vortex, as can the [[Hand of Silence]].

===Drawbacks & Downsides===
[[File:ServathReznikWrathofAges.jpg|thumb|[[Reznik2]]]]
* Arcane Vortex normally just causes a skilled enemy to retarget spells - while wasting you focus (since you left one on Scourge doing "nothing").
** On the other hand, if you can create a 8" bubble of "don't bother casting here" then that's not exactly wasted, is it?
* It costs 50% more than a [[Crusader]], but is no more durable. Most of that point goes to extra utility (spell and bit of infantry hate) and 2" reach, higher dmg output shows it's face only again against targets with upkeeps.

===Tricks & Tips===
* There are a very few enemies Arcane Vortex and Purgation will be amazing against. Know your local metagame.

=Other=
===Trivia===
Released in the [[Warmachine: Wrath]] expansion (2011)

===Other Protectorate models===
{{Index Menoth}}

===Rules Clarifications===
{{RCbox2
|Name=Bond: Reznik
|list=* The "by melee attacks" applies to both sides of the "or". ('''[https://privateerpressforums.com/showthread.php?253900-Scourge-of-Heresy-Bond-Question&p=3614240&viewfull=1#post3614240 Infernal Ruling]''')
}}

{{RC Fire}}
{{RC Purgation}}
{{RC Chain Weapon}}
{{RC Thresher}}

{{RC Warjack}}
{{RC Construct}}
{{RC Arcane Vortex}}
{{RC Bond}}