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''Constantly processing and as remote as the disembodied members of the Constellation, Sytherion's mind is occupied with complex equations, energy schematics and the application of engineering principles. Sytherion brings the same single-minded efficiency to war as to his workshop. There is no room for emotions, no pity or mercy. In every engagement Sytherion seeks to quickly eliminate whatever opposes him. Those clockwork soldiers who accompany him in battle know only too well that the forge master gives no allowance for error, discarding any who fail him, for in his calculations there is no possibility of redemption.''


[[Convergence of Cyriss]] [[:Category:Warcaster|Warcaster]]
[[Convergence of Cyriss]] [[:Category:Warcaster|Warcaster]]
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{{Model-stats
{{Model-stats
| name  = Hellyth
| name  = Syntherion 1
| base  = 30 mm
| base  = 40 mm
| hp    = 15
| hp    = 20
| spd  = 7
| spd  = 5
| aat  = 6
| aat  = 6
| mat  = 6
| mat  = 6
| rat  = 7
| rat  = 5
| def  = 14
| def  = 13
| arm  = 17
| arm  = 18
| arc  = 7
| arc  = 6
| ctrl  = 12
| ctrl  = 12
}}
}}
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          {{Model Advantage | advantage = Resistance Fire | icon = Resistance Fire}}
          {{Model Advantage | advantage = Resistance Corrosion| icon = Resistance Corrosion}}
           {{Model Advantage | advantage = Pathfinder| icon = Pathfinder}}                     
           {{Model Advantage | advantage = Pathfinder| icon = Pathfinder}}                     
           {{Model Advantage | advantage = Dual Attack | icon = Dual_attack}} Corrosion}}
           {{Model Advantage | advantage = Dual Attack | icon = Dual_attack}}
           {{Model Advantage | advantage = Tough| icon = Tough}}   
           {{Model Advantage | advantage = Construct| icon = Construct}}   
          {{Model Advantage | advantage = Undead | icon = Undead}}
           {{Field Marshal | ability = Auto-Repair}}             
           {{Field Marshal | ability = Hyper-Aggressive}}             
           {{Model Ability | ability = Auto-Repair}}
           {{Model Ability | ability = Arcane Machinery}}
           {{Model Ability | ability = Resourceful}}
          {{Model Ability | ability = Arcane Calibrations}}
           {{Model Ability | ability = Soul Vessel}}
          {{Model Ability | ability = Ionization}}
          {{Model Ability | ability = Vexing Alignment}}
          {{Star Attack | ability = Death Rattle}}
          {{Star Attack| ability = Marionette}}
          {{Star Action| ability = Pupppet Master}}
          {{Model Ability | ability = Prowl}}
           {{Model Ability | ability = Reposition}}
           {{Model Ability | ability = Take Down}}
          {{Veteran Leader | ability = Assault Kommando}}
 
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<th>Weapon</th><th>Type</th><th>Stats</th><th>Specials</th>
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         {WEAPONNAME1}}
         {{Static Bolt}}
         {WEAPONNAME2}}
         {{Workshop Array}}
 
        {{Workshop Array}}
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==Feat==
==Feat==
FEATNAME
Technological Superiority
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{{SPELLNAME}}
{{SPELLNAME}}


===Spell Rack (Slots 2)===
===Spell Rack===
 
Legacy armies do not have access to a Spell Rack.


==Errata==
==Errata==
No Errata specifically for this model. Ability errata will appear in an expandable box next to the rule (Pistol, for example).
No Errata specifically for this model.  


==Changes and Updates==
==Changes and Updates==
=== 2024 Jan Annual Upadte ===
* Sideways update: Induction to 9 inches for warjacks.
=== Mk3 to Mk4 ===
* Feat major change from Syntherion and models in his battlegroup gaining 1 focus and Dual Attack to warjacks charging without spending focus and gaining extra die on attack rolls. Dual Attack is already on the jacks and Syntherion. The net gain is much greater focus efficiency.
* Spell changes:
** Lost Reconstruct
** Gained Road to War
* Static Bolt gained Pistol
* Gained Dual Attack
* Lost Empower


==Lore==
==Lore==


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Released in [[Forces of Warmachine: Convergence of Cyriss]] (2013)


==Battle Reports==
==Battle Reports==


==Videos==
==Videos==
************* LEGACY **********
''Constantly processing and as remote as the disembodied members of the Constellation, Sytherion's mind is occupied with complex equations, energy schematics and the application of engineering principles. Sytherion brings the same single-minded efficiency to war as to his workshop. There is no room for emotions, no pity or mercy. In every engagement Sytherion seeks to quickly eliminate whatever opposes him. Those clockwork soldiers who accompany him in battle know only too well that the forge master gives no allowance for error, discarding any who fail him, for in his calculations there is no possibility of redemption.''
=Basic Info=
{{Infobox-Model
| name  = Syntherion1
| image = ForgeMasterSyntherion WEB.jpg
| base  = Medium
| spd  = 5
| str  = 9
| mat  = 6
| rat  = 5
| def  = 13
| arm  = 18
| cmd  = 10
| focus = 6
| hp    = 20
| wjp  = +27
}}
{{Warcaster}}
===Feat : Technological Superiority===
Syntherion and models in his battlegroup beginning their activations in his {{control}} range gain 1 focus and Dual Attack. Technological Superiority lasts for one turn.
===Abilities===
* {{Construct}}
* {{Pathfinder}}
* {{Auto-Repair}}
* {{Empower}}
* {{Field Marshal|Auto-Repair}} [[Category: Auto-Repair Field Marshal]]
* {{Resourceful}}
* {{Soul Vessel}}
===Weapons===
{|class="wikitable"
{{Ranged|Static Bolt|11|11|
* {{Electricity Damage}} }}
{{Melee|Workshop Array (x2)|0.5|5|14| }}
|}
===Spells===
{{Spellbox|
{{Convection}}
{{Hot-Shot}}
{{Magnetic Hold}}
{{Reconstruct}}
{{Synergy}}
}}
===Theme Forces===
* {{Clockwork Legions}}
* {{Destruction Initiative}}
* {{si|Strange Bedfellows}}
=Thoughts on {{PAGENAME}}=
==={{PAGENAME}} in a nutshell===
Syntherion is the toolbox caster for Convergence, a combined-arms caster with decent MAT & RAT. Backed up by Synergy for significant melee power and a feat that encourages you to use vectors with both ranged and melee attacks, his battlegroup can deal damage from afar as well as in close combat.
Syntherion's kit is pretty straightforward and effective for a battlegroup caster. Most games will start with casting Reconstruct and Hot Shot on turn 1, with a Synergy cast on turn 2. The battlegroup spells will stay up almost all game thanks to Resourceful, but don't be afraid to hot-swap Hot Shot for extra damage. Be aware of Purification and Lamentation-type effects, which punish your upkeep-heavy kit.
Auto Repair isn’t much to write home about but it does make your order of activation easier as you can make sure your induction nodes are always working without the need for the various models with repair in faction. It supports the idea that Syntherion wants a big battlegroup and makes the [[Galvanizer]] slightly less important.
===Feat thoughts ===
Syntherion's feat is useful for getting a large alpha-strike in and giving a large increase in the flexibility of your army's activations. The 1 free focus for each Vector gives you a turn where your induction chains aren't quite as vital to get exactly right.
When possible, use the feat after landing a hit with Magnetic Hold and a [[Diffuser]]'s beacon. This will vastly increase heavy threat ranges (13" for floating vectors and Inverters; 12" for the other quadrupeds), and then they can shoot following a successful charge.
Remember, a vector must do all initial attacks before buying additional attacks. For example, if you charge with an Assimilator and buy an additional melee attack, you'll lose out on its gun!
=== Spell thoughts ===
'''Convection'''
Considering the focus efficiency of a standard Convergence force, you will very rarely need to this spell to get more focus onto your vectors. However, this is the only way Syntherion himself can do magic damage, so keep it in mind for corner cases (for example, exposed solos with incorporeal).
'''Hot Shot'''
This should be cast turn 1 on a target with AoE attacks ([[Cipher]], [[Assimilator]]) or a target with lots of ranged attacks ([[Prime Axiom]], [[Tesselator]]). Since Hot Shot is a relatively cheap spell at cost 2, get in the habit of hot-swapping it between vectors. For example, activate a Prime Axiom with this spell, then activate Syntherion to recast the spell onto an Assimilator, and then activate the Assimilator to get two activations of boosted ranged damage rolls!
'''Magnetic Hold'''
This spell will put a powerful debuff on enemies and allow for a better alpha strike/charge opportunities, but with Syntherion's FOCUS stat of 6 you will find yourself boosting to hit frequently. This means it'll usually take 4 focus to cast the spell, so make sure your target is flared for best results. Also, the range of this spell is short, so use an [[Algorithmic Dispersion Optifex]] whenever possible to keep Syntherion safe.
'''Reconstruct'''
This great spell gives a valuable heavy (Usually a [[Cipher]], [[Inverter]], or [[Assimilator]]) a second chance at life. Syntherion will likely be using focus to land a Magnetic Hold or soak attacks in later rounds, so don't prioritize recasting Reconstruct unless you safe and have nothing better to use the focus on. Watch out for abilities that deny healing, such as Grievous Wounds, as they will counter the spell's effect.
'''Synergy'''
This spell is key to increasing melee damage output, so have it up at all times after round 1. Ramp it up quickly by charging in light vectors like the Galvanizer. At three stacks, most models will punch well above their weight, and Syntherion himself starts to put out appreciable  P+S 17 strikes. (Of course, be careful when deciding to commit a caster!)
===Drawbacks & Downsides===
* He is well-rounded, but doesn't excel at any one given task.
* His average focus stat means hot swapping spells or boosting can deplete him quickly
* Very upkeep dependent, making him weak vs stuff that can strip upkeeps or make upkeeps more expensive.
* He doesn't gain Dual Attack from his own feat (because he has already started his activation).
===Tricks & Tips===
* [[Beacon]] from a [[Diffuser]] stacks with Magnetic Hold, which will double the charge distance bonus.
=List Building Advice =
===Strategy===
His main method of winning is attrition - keeping your Vectors alive with Auto-Repair and Reconstruct while your opponent's models die around you.
===Destruction Initiative - Army build===
He's a pure battlegroup caster, so will (almost) always be in [[Destruction Initiative]].
* [[Prime Axiom]], transforms the angry fridge into the whirlwind of death.
** With Hot Shot, Axiom's accelspiker can make mincemeat of just about anything.
** On feat turn, the Prime Axiom can dish out 12 attacks in one activation. With flare support, the axiom can crush half the opponent's forces with ease or conduct surprise caster-kills.
** Prime Axiom is a good way to start off his synergy chain, yet sometimes he prefer to max out his synergy by charging lighter vectors like [[Cipher]]. With a capped synergy axiom can destroy almost anything in one turn.
** On feat turn, the Axiom can two-handed throw a model at something to knock it down, make ranged attacks against the knocked down target, and if you dragged the target to you successfully, it can buy additional melee attacks.  But good luck actually having anything to punch after that onslaught. 
*Shooting vectors, such as [[Assimilator]]s, [[Monitor]]s or [[Cipher]]s are his favorite vectors. Syntherion is tied with several casters for the highest base RAT in CoC (although Orion and the Iron Mother both have ways to improve this) making him helpful for many powerful ranged attacks. Ranged vectors get to take full advantage of his feat too, basically getting a free initial.
* The [[Corollary]] if you have no other target worth empowering at least this is a free way to store focus for later, it also benefits from the feat change and is cheap enough to throw into the fight to stack synergy if needed.
* The [[Galvanizer]] is a cheap jack to run up the Synergy chain.
* [[Negator]] faster and 1 point more that a Galvanizer, working in packs with Synergy and crit amputation they are great to start the synergy chain.
* The [[Diffuser]] adds both shooting and threat ranges for his charges.
* [[Algorithmic Dispersion Optifex]] helps him get magnetic hold onto a key unit without putting him too far forward. Syntherion also likes to have a large number of melee Vectors charging in and taking advantage of Synergy, so having the induction range increase from ADOs makes it easier for Vectors that have charged forwards to still be able to induct a full load of Focus back to the next Vector in line to dive in.
=Other=
===Trivia & Lore ===
* Released in [[Forces of Warmachine: Convergence of Cyriss]] (2013)
* For Lore, refer to [[Lore - Convergence characters]]
===Video Battle Reports===
* [https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uWLl-KPv4xM 2018.03 House of Dice], vs [[Testament]]
* {{VBR}}
===Other Convergence models===
{{Index Convergence}}
===Rules Clarifications===
{{RC Electricity Damage}}
{{RC Warcaster}}
{{RC Construct}}
{{RC Pathfinder}}
{{RC Auto-Repair}}
{{RC Empower}}
{{RC Field Marshal}}
{{RC Resourceful}}
{{RC Soul Vessel}}
{{RC Dual Attack}}
{{RC Convection}}
{{RC Hot-Shot}}
{{RC Magnetic Hold}}
{{RC Reconstruct}}
{{RC Synergy}}

Revision as of 18:04, 14 January 2024

Constantly processing and as remote as the disembodied members of the Constellation, Sytherion's mind is occupied with complex equations, energy schematics and the application of engineering principles. Sytherion brings the same single-minded efficiency to war as to his workshop. There is no room for emotions, no pity or mercy. In every engagement Sytherion seeks to quickly eliminate whatever opposes him. Those clockwork soldiers who accompany him in battle know only too well that the forge master gives no allowance for error, discarding any who fail him, for in his calculations there is no possibility of redemption.

Convergence of Cyriss Warcaster


Model stats and abilities

Model Statistics

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Health = 20
FA = {{{fa}}}
Cost = Free56651318612
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Then calls out to the auto-generate template. Constantly processing and as remote as the disembodied members of the Constellation, Sytherion's mind is occupied with complex equations, energy schematics and the application of engineering principles. Sytherion brings the same single-minded efficiency to war as to his workshop. There is no room for emotions, no pity or mercy. In every engagement Sytherion seeks to quickly eliminate whatever opposes him. Those clockwork soldiers who accompany him in battle know only too well that the forge master gives no allowance for error, discarding any who fail him, for in his calculations there is no possibility of redemption.

Convergence of Cyriss Warcaster


Model stats and abilities

Model Statistics

Base size = 40 mmSPDAATMATRATDEFARMARCCTRL
Health = 20
FA = {{{fa}}}
Cost = Free56651318612
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Field Marshal [ Auto-Repair ]


Auto-Repair


Resourceful


Soul Vessel


Warcaster abilities:


Weapons

Template:Static BoltTemplate:Workshop ArrayTemplate:Workshop Array
WeaponTypeStatsSpecials

Feat

Technological Superiority


Spells

Template:SPELLNAME Template:SPELLNAME

Spell Rack

Legacy armies do not have access to a Spell Rack.

Errata

No Errata specifically for this model.

Changes and Updates

2024 Jan Annual Upadte

  • Sideways update: Induction to 9 inches for warjacks.

Mk3 to Mk4

  • Feat major change from Syntherion and models in his battlegroup gaining 1 focus and Dual Attack to warjacks charging without spending focus and gaining extra die on attack rolls. Dual Attack is already on the jacks and Syntherion. The net gain is much greater focus efficiency.
  • Spell changes:
    • Lost Reconstruct
    • Gained Road to War
  • Static Bolt gained Pistol
  • Gained Dual Attack
  • Lost Empower

Lore

Trivia

Battle Reports

Videos

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Then calls out to the auto-generate template. Constantly processing and as remote as the disembodied members of the Constellation, Sytherion's mind is occupied with complex equations, energy schematics and the application of engineering principles. Sytherion brings the same single-minded efficiency to war as to his workshop. There is no room for emotions, no pity or mercy. In every engagement Sytherion seeks to quickly eliminate whatever opposes him. Those clockwork soldiers who accompany him in battle know only too well that the forge master gives no allowance for error, discarding any who fail him, for in his calculations there is no possibility of redemption.

Convergence of Cyriss Warcaster


Model stats and abilities

Model Statistics

Base size = 40 mmSPDAATMATRATDEFARMARCCTRL
Health = 20
FA = {{{fa}}}
Cost = Free56651318612
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-

Model Advantages and Abilities

  • No special advantages or abilities.


 
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Field Marshal [ Auto-Repair ]


Auto-Repair


Resourceful


Soul Vessel


Warcaster abilities:


Weapons

Template:Static BoltTemplate:Workshop ArrayTemplate:Workshop Array
WeaponTypeStatsSpecials

Feat

Technological Superiority


Spells

Template:SPELLNAME Template:SPELLNAME

Spell Rack

Legacy armies do not have access to a Spell Rack.

Errata

No Errata specifically for this model.

Changes and Updates

2024 Jan Annual Upadte

  • Sideways update: Induction to 9 inches for warjacks.

Mk3 to Mk4

  • Feat major change from Syntherion and models in his battlegroup gaining 1 focus and Dual Attack to warjacks charging without spending focus and gaining extra die on attack rolls. Dual Attack is already on the jacks and Syntherion. The net gain is much greater focus efficiency.
  • Spell changes:
    • Lost Reconstruct
    • Gained Road to War
  • Static Bolt gained Pistol
  • Gained Dual Attack
  • Lost Empower

Lore

Trivia

Battle Reports

Videos

         This is a template for "Model Advantage". It makes this table
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  • The idea is that this is a template that builds out an advantage category page.
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Then calls out to the auto-generate template. Constantly processing and as remote as the disembodied members of the Constellation, Sytherion's mind is occupied with complex equations, energy schematics and the application of engineering principles. Sytherion brings the same single-minded efficiency to war as to his workshop. There is no room for emotions, no pity or mercy. In every engagement Sytherion seeks to quickly eliminate whatever opposes him. Those clockwork soldiers who accompany him in battle know only too well that the forge master gives no allowance for error, discarding any who fail him, for in his calculations there is no possibility of redemption.

Convergence of Cyriss Warcaster


Model stats and abilities

Model Statistics

Base size = 40 mmSPDAATMATRATDEFARMARCCTRL
Health = 20
FA = {{{fa}}}
Cost = Free56651318612
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-

Model Advantages and Abilities

  • No special advantages or abilities.


 
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Field Marshal [ Auto-Repair ]


Auto-Repair


Resourceful


Soul Vessel


Warcaster abilities:


Weapons

Template:Static BoltTemplate:Workshop ArrayTemplate:Workshop Array
WeaponTypeStatsSpecials

Feat

Technological Superiority


Spells

Template:SPELLNAME Template:SPELLNAME

Spell Rack

Legacy armies do not have access to a Spell Rack.

Errata

No Errata specifically for this model.

Changes and Updates

2024 Jan Annual Upadte

  • Sideways update: Induction to 9 inches for warjacks.

Mk3 to Mk4

  • Feat major change from Syntherion and models in his battlegroup gaining 1 focus and Dual Attack to warjacks charging without spending focus and gaining extra die on attack rolls. Dual Attack is already on the jacks and Syntherion. The net gain is much greater focus efficiency.
  • Spell changes:
    • Lost Reconstruct
    • Gained Road to War
  • Static Bolt gained Pistol
  • Gained Dual Attack
  • Lost Empower

Lore

Trivia

Battle Reports

Videos

Field Marshal [ Auto-Repair ]


Auto-Repair


Resourceful


Soul Vessel


Warcaster abilities:


Weapons

Template:Static BoltTemplate:Workshop ArrayTemplate:Workshop Array
WeaponTypeStatsSpecials

Feat

Technological Superiority


Spells

Template:SPELLNAME Template:SPELLNAME

Spell Rack

Legacy armies do not have access to a Spell Rack.

Errata

No Errata specifically for this model.

Changes and Updates

2024 Jan Annual Upadte

  • Sideways update: Induction to 9 inches for warjacks.

Mk3 to Mk4

  • Feat major change from Syntherion and models in his battlegroup gaining 1 focus and Dual Attack to warjacks charging without spending focus and gaining extra die on attack rolls. Dual Attack is already on the jacks and Syntherion. The net gain is much greater focus efficiency.
  • Spell changes:
    • Lost Reconstruct
    • Gained Road to War
  • Static Bolt gained Pistol
  • Gained Dual Attack
  • Lost Empower

Lore

Trivia

Battle Reports

Videos

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