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[[Mercenary]] [[Soldiers of Fortune]] [[Talion Charter]] [[Colossal]] [[Warjack]]
[[Mercenary]] [[Soldiers of Fortune]] [[Talion Charter]] [[Privateer]] [[Heavy]] [[Warjack]]


[[Category:Mercenary]]
[[Category:Legacy Mercenary]]
[[Category:Privateer]]
[[Category:Soldiers of Fortune]]
[[Category:Soldiers of Fortune]]
[[Category:Talion Charter]]
[[Category:Talion Charter]]
[[Category:Colossal]]
[[Category:Heavy]]
[[Category:Warjack]]
[[Category:Warjack]]
[[Category:Legacy]]
[[Category:Legacy]]
[[Category:Prime]]
[[Category:Prime]]
[[Category:Cohort]]


==Model stats and abilities==
==Model stats and abilities==
{{Model-stats
{{Model-stats
| name= NAME
| name= Swabber
| base= 50 mm
| base= 50mm
| hp    = 30
| hp    = 30
| spd  = 5
| spd  = 5
| mat  = 6
| mat  = 6
| rat = 6
| rat = 5
| def  = 12
| def  = 12
| arm  = 18
| arm  = 18
| fury  = 4
| thr  = 9
| fa    = 4
| fa    = 4
| cost  = 12
| cost  = 12
| abilities =
| abilities =
{{AbilitySingle|Unstoppable}}
{{AbilitySingle|Trample Power Attack}}
{{AbilitySingle|Trample Power Attack}}
{{AbilitySingle|Slam Power Attack}}
{{AbilitySingle|Slam Power Attack}}
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{{AbilitySingle|Dual Attack}}
{{AbilitySingle|Dual Attack}}
{{AbilitySingle|Construct}}
{{AbilitySingle|Construct}}
{{AbilitySingle|Amphibious}}
{{AbilitySingle|Girded}}
{{AbilitySingle|Lash}}
{{AbilitySingle|Shield Guard}}
}}
}}
=Weapons=
=Weapons=
{{Weapon|weapon=RANGED|type = R |rng = 10 |rof = d3 |aoe = - |pow = 13| loc = -| abilities = {{AbilitySingle|Pistol}} }}
{{Weapon|weapon=Shield Cannon|type = R |rng = 10 |rof = 1|aoe = - |pow = 14| loc = L| abilities = {{AbilitySingle|Pistol}} }}
{{Weapon|weapon=MELEE|type = M |rng = 1 |rof = - |aoe = - |pow = 15| loc = X2| abilities =  {{AbilitySingle|SOMETHING}} }}
{{Weapon|weapon=Harpoon|type = R |rng = 8|rof = 1|aoe = - |pow = 14| loc = R| abilities = {{AbilitySingle|Skewer}} }}
{{Weapon|weapon=Shield|type = M |rng = 1 |rof = - |aoe = - |pow = 12| loc = L| abilities =  {{AbilitySingle|Shield}} }}
{{Weapon|weapon=Harpoon|type = M |rng = 1 |rof = - |aoe = - |pow = 14| loc = R| abilities =}}




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==Release Trivia==
==Release Trivia==
Released in
* Released at Adepticon (2019.03)
* While it is a resin-metal kit, the Swabber shares a chassis with the [[Freebooter]].  However they're sold as separate models.


==Battle Reports==
==Battle Reports==
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''Escalating conflicts at sea has seen a steady upgrade of armament among a number of familiar warjack chassis, resulting in several dedicated war machines in place of dual-purpose labor and fighting ’jacks. The Swabber is an outcome of this, swapping out the Mariner’s improvised cannon for a dedicated shield-cannon that is extremely powerful, if inaccurate beyond short range. It is also equipped with a harpoon launcher and reeling engine that lets it drag in its catch. While marketed as being useful for whaling, the Swabber has been purchased almost exclusively by pirates to employ against their targets.
''Escalating conflicts at sea has seen a steady upgrade of armament among a number of familiar warjack chassis, resulting in several dedicated war machines in place of dual-purpose labor and fighting ’jacks. The Swabber is an outcome of this, swapping out the Mariner’s improvised cannon for a dedicated shield-cannon that is extremely powerful, if inaccurate beyond short range. It is also equipped with a harpoon launcher and reeling engine that lets it drag in its catch. While marketed as being useful for whaling, the Swabber has been purchased almost exclusively by pirates to employ against their targets.
=Basic Info=
{{Infobox-Model
| name  = {{PAGENAME}}
| image = Swabber.jpg
| base  = Large
| spd  = 5
| str  = 11
| mat  = 6
| rat  = 6
| def  = 12
| arm  = 18{{/}}20 {{Star}}
| cost  = 13
| hp    = 30
| fa    = U
| notes = {{Star}} ''20 with the Shield bonus
}}
{{Warjack}}
===Abilities===
* {{Amphibious}}
* {{Construct}}
* {{Girded}}
* {{Lash}}
* {{Shield Guard}}
===Weapons ===
{|class="wikitable"
{{Ranged-loc|Harpoon|8|12|loc=Right|
* {{Drag}} }}
{{Ranged-loc|Shield Cannon|10|14|loc=Left| }}
{{Melee-loc|Shield|1|4|15|loc=Left|
* {{Shield}} }}
|}
===Theme Forces ===
* '''''Mercenaries
** {{Flame in the Darkness}}
** {{Llaelese Resistance}}
** {{Operating Theatre}}
** {{Soldiers of Fortune}}
** {{Strange Bedfellows}}
** {{The Irregulars}}. If it is [['jack marshal]]led in this theme, it gains [[Flank]] [Warrior]
** {{The Kingmaker's Army}}
** {{The Talion Charter}}
* '''''Other Factions
** '''[[Convergence]]''' players can use this warjack in the {{Strange Bedfellows|notbold=}} theme, or by putting it in [[Aurora2]]'s, [[Asphyxious4]]'s, or [[Nemo4]]'s battlegroup in various themes.
** '''[[Cryx]]''' players can use this warjack by putting it in [[Asphyxious4]]'s battlegroup in various themes.
** '''[[Cygnar]]''' players can use this warjack in the {{Flame in the Darkness|notbold=}} theme, or by putting it in [[Nemo4]]'s battlegroup in various themes.
** '''[[Infernal]]''' players can take this model in the {{Hearts of Darkness|notbold=}} theme, but only if [[Crosse2]] is leading the army. This model gains [[Accumulator]] [Soulless] in this theme.
** '''[[Khador]]''' players can use this warjack in the {{Flame in the Darkness|notbold=}} theme.
** Aside from that, Mercenary warjacks can be taken in a plethora of Faction's themes via by putting it under the control of a Mercenary [['Jack Marshal]] or Mercenary [["Junior Warcaster"]] (see [[#Who can take this warjack?]]). However the "Faction Type" of the warjack doesn't change when you do it this way.
=Thoughts on the {{PAGENAME}}=
==={{PAGENAME}} in a nutshell===
The Swabber brings a formidable suite of defensive abilities to make up for a somewhat lackluster offensive output. Drag must be respected, however the short range on the guns and low POW on the melee attack means you should have a very specific plan for this model as there are no defensive stats so high that well-built armies cannot still destroy them. RAT 6 is solid for a gunline 'jack. The pirates of [[Talion Charter]] for which this was designed especially appreciate Girded.
===Combos & Synergies===
* Dougal, Crosse1 & 2, Ossrum and Magnus1 up its range threat.
* They are as close as you will come to getting Caine3 to work in Mercenaries.
* [[Bart]] cranks the ARM to a whopping 23, and Magnus2 takes it to 22 vs Melee.
* Though marshalling is generally subobtimal, [[Raluk Moorclaw]] gives it Assault, with which it can charge and then drag something in. In Irregulars it's melee attacks can also benefit from flank.
** As with any marshalled jack, if you make it charge for free (Hunters Mark, Boundless Charge or Coup De Main), Raluk can give it the Strike True! or Crush! orders indead of Hurry!
* If you are playing Talion Charter, there is no safer place for Lady Aiyana, Doc Killingsworth and First Mate Hawk to stand than right next to a Swabber, preferably surrounded by Sea Dogs
* [[Widget]] lets you squeeze in an additional attack, either before or after activation. This can be used to clear a jamming model (Ancillary a melee attack), get in an extra cannon shot (killing a model which would block the drag), or getting in an extra drag (either by clearing the first model dragged in, or by placing an intervening model such that the drag still pulls what you need it to pull far enough, but not actually into melee with the Swabber).
** This combo is most relevant in [[Strange Bedfellows]], where the Swabber can benefit from [[Mortenebra1]]'s massive focus pool.
===Drawbacks & Downsides===
* Drag sounds good until you consider stealth, Shield Guard, Sacrificial Pawn, stuff that can’t be moved, walls/terrain/other models ... it’s a long list.
* The gun ranges are rather low at 8 and 10", and the shield's P+S is comparatively low as well. It's not a powerhouse, but a ranged utility jack through and through.
===Tricks & Tips===
* Pair the Swabber with a non-pillow-fisted heavy or something else that can finish the job when it reels in a heavy.
* If you have allocated focus to the swabber to "guarantee" pulling off the drag attack it may best to go for this attack first - this way if the drag misses you can boost the shield cannon shot.  If the drag works you are losing out on a ranged shot, but aren't "wasting" allocated focus.
=Other=
===Trivia===
* Released at Adepticon (2019.03)
* While it is a resin-metal kit, the Swabber shares a chassis with the [[Freebooter]].  However they're sold as separate models.
===Who can take this warjack?===
{{Index Mercenary Warcasters}}
===Other Mercenary models===
{{Index Mercenary}}
===Rules Clarifications===
{{RC Warjack}}
{{RC Amphibious}}
{{RC Construct}}
{{RC Girded}}
{{RC Lash}}
{{RC Shield Guard}}
{{RC Drag}}
{{RC Shield}}

Latest revision as of 21:38, 3 November 2024

Mercenary Soldiers of Fortune Talion Charter Privateer Heavy Warjack

Model stats and abilities

Model Statistics

Base size = 50mmSPDMATRATDEFARM
Health = 30
FA = 4
Cost = 125651218
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Model Advantages and Abilities

Trample Power Attack
Trample Power Attack
This model can make a trample power attack.

No errata for Trample Power Attack (Create)

Slam Power Attack
Slam Power Attack
This model can make slam power attacks.

No errata for Slam Power Attack (Create)

Headbutt Power Attack
Headbutt Power Attack
This model can make Headbutt power attacks.


No errata for Headbutt Power Attack (Create)

Dual Attack
Dual Attack

This model can make melee and ranged attacks in the same activation. When this model makes its initial melee attacks, it can also make its initial ranged attacks. A model with Dual Attack can make its initial melee and ranged attacks in any order you choose. This model cannot make ranged attacks after making a power attack.

  Errata-Dual Attack and Unit Charges (2023-10-27)
Question: If a unit with Dual Attack charges a single model, are all placed in melee range, and the first model kills the charge target, can the remaining members of the unit make ranged attacks, or do they forfeit their Combat Action because they don't have any enemy models in their melee range?
Answer: The check for melee range is done at the end of movement. If you kill the targets before they attack, they can still do their ranged attack. (Malkav13)
Explanation: This post is correct.
Infernal Ruling: elswickchuck (Bulldog) - PP Community forum


  Errata-Dual Attack and Special Attacks (2023-08-10)
Question: Can a model with Dual Attack make any combination of ranged special attack and normal melee initial attacks, or its melee special attack and normal ranged initial attacks? (Example: Bison Both Barrels and Ram, or Mariner Thresher and gunshot).
Answer: No.
Explanation: The bison can not use dual attack and also make a special attack. That is correct in that (Thresher) example too.
Infernal Ruling: elswickchuck (Bulldog) - PP Community forum



Construct
Construct
This model is a construct, and is not a living model.

No errata for Construct (Create)

Amphibious
Amphibious
This model treats shallow water as open terrain while advancing. While completely in shallow water, this model gains concealment and does not block line of sight.
A model with concealment gains +2 DEF against ranged and arcane attack rolls.
  • No benefit against Spray attacks.


No errata for Concealment (Create)


No errata for Amphibious (Create)


Girded
This model and friendly models B2B with it gain Resistance:Blast.
Resistance-Blast Resistance-Blast:
When this model suffers a blast damage roll, remove one die from the damage roll.
No errata for Resistance-Blast (Create)


No errata for Girded (Create)


Lash
This model and friendly warrior models B2B with it cannot become knocked down.

No errata for Lash (Create)


Shield Guard
When a friendly model is directly hit by a non-spray ranged attack while within 3 inches of a model with Shield Guard, you can choose to have the model with Shield Guard be directly hit instead.
  1. That model is automatically hit and suffers all damage and effects.
  2. A model can use Shield Guard only once per round.
  3. A model cannot use Shield Guard if it is incorporeal, knocked down, or stationary.
  4. Shield Guard can only be used once per attack.

    No errata for Shield Guard (Create)


Weapons

Shield Cannon
 RNG   ROF   AOE   POW   LOCATION 
10 1 - 14 L
Pistol
Pistol

A model making an attack with this weapon targeting a model it is in melee with ignores the Target in Melee bonus when resolving this attack.

  Errata-Pistol (2023-09-17)
Question: Does the pistol benefit apply to models not in melee with the attacking model when the pistol is on a spray?
Answer: No, it only applies to models with which the attacking model is in melee.
Explanation: The intent is that a model only ignore the penalty for being in melee with the models that model is in melee with. Pistol only works against the models in the melee with the attacking model.
Infernal Ruling: Dark Legacy - PP Community forum


Harpoon
 RNG   ROF   AOE   POW   LOCATION 
8 1 - 14 R

Skewer
When this weapon damages an enemy model with an equal or smaller base, immediately after the attack is resolved the damaged model can be pushed directly toward this model until it contacts a model, an obstacle, or an obstruction.

No errata for Skewer (Create)

Shield
 RNG   ROF   AOE   POW   LOCATION 
1 - - 12 L
Shield
Shield
This weapon is a shield that gives the model a cumulative +2 ARM bonus.

No errata for Shield (Create)

Harpoon
 RNG   ROF   AOE   POW   LOCATION 
1 - - 14 R


Warjack Rules

Category:Warjack

Errata

No Errata specifically for this model.


Changes and Updates

Mk3 to Mk4

Release Trivia

  • Released at Adepticon (2019.03)
  • While it is a resin-metal kit, the Swabber shares a chassis with the Freebooter. However they're sold as separate models.

Battle Reports

Videos

Lore

Escalating conflicts at sea has seen a steady upgrade of armament among a number of familiar warjack chassis, resulting in several dedicated war machines in place of dual-purpose labor and fighting ’jacks. The Swabber is an outcome of this, swapping out the Mariner’s improvised cannon for a dedicated shield-cannon that is extremely powerful, if inaccurate beyond short range. It is also equipped with a harpoon launcher and reeling engine that lets it drag in its catch. While marketed as being useful for whaling, the Swabber has been purchased almost exclusively by pirates to employ against their targets.