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Old 15 Feb 2008, 09:23   #1 (permalink)
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Default Bullet Dragon - Baneblade Variant

The Bullet Dragon is a very rare variation of the Baneblade. Its exact origins remain unknown; some claim to have seen it used by the Iron Warriors Legion, whilst others make reference to Necromundan Guard regiments fighting beside the tank. Though there is no known STC chassis for the vehicles, it seems the legend of a tank that spews out a storm of bullets in all directions is common throughout the Imperium...

The Bullet Dragon is designed with one goal in mind; absolute, total and relentless persecution of the enemy via extreme rate of fire. A Bullet Dragon can suppress entire platoons, eroding their positions in a hail of explosive rounds, and leaving nothing but bloody smears in its wake.

[table][tr][td] [/td][td]Cost[/td][td]Front[/td][td]Side[/td][td]Rear[/td][td]Bs[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Bullet Dragon[/td][td]700[/td][td]14[/td][td]13[/td][td]12[/td][td]3[/td][/tr][/table]
Type: Super Heavy Tank (Baneblade Variant).
Structure Points: 3.
Speed: Lumbering.
Weapons: Dragonstorm Cannon, TL Long-barrelled (36" range) Assault Cannon, 3x TL Heavy Bolters, 2x Autocannon.
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Dragonstorm Cannon: Range: 36" Str: 7 AP: 3 Type: Heavy 4D3, Rending.
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Old 16 Feb 2008, 07:43   #2 (permalink)
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well that's one hell of a lot of lead in the air, and I appreciate that. whats this dragonstorm cannon look like?
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Old 16 Feb 2008, 09:08   #3 (permalink)
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I like! ;D Especially useful for agaisnt horde armies!
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I love the name.
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well that's one hell of a lot of lead in the air, and I appreciate that. whats this dragonstorm cannon look like?
Well, I personally picture it to look rather like the Macharius Vulcan's main gun, only mounted on a Baneblade's Turret rather than welded to the hull.
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Old 17 Feb 2008, 20:13   #6 (permalink)
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Wow! Thats a massive Anti-infantry tank!
Kudos to you for designing it! Keep up the good work!

P.S. Nice bit of fluff too!
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Old 20 Feb 2008, 17:24   #7 (permalink)
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Cool concept but I think its a really lame name. Hate to say it, but I really expect a much more interesting name coming from you. Is this based off some old obscure fluff source or did you come up with it?

Perhaps just calling the tank a Dragonstorm Baneblade. That I think is a much better name than the rather lackluster Bullet Dragon.

Also, can I give it a pintle mounted heavy stubber? Please?
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Dragonstorm is lacklustre. Bullet Dragon has a very different feel. The very way the name sounds when read has a "machine gun" rhythm to it that flat, monochrome "Dragonstorm" does not.
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Dragonstorm is lacklustre. Bullet Dragon has a very different feel. The very way the name sounds when read has a "machine gun" rhythm to it that flat, monochrome "Dragonstorm" does not.
Dragonblade, then. I hate to say it, but your name seems... comical, almost. :huh:

This is the only thing that needs work though. :P
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It sounds like a Mega-man (or Metal Gear) boss to me. Which I think is cool, although probably not what you were going for.
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