Forest Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 So I'm curious what folks think the role the Iapetus robots will fill? The don't sky drop. They look tough, coil launcher will be handy against infantry. But what will their job be on the battlefield (besides looking cool)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreHunter Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Well ignoring pinpoint they will slaughter other assault robots and wade through aquans well. But with the wholesale chrome job on RSN I see little point to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoreHunter Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 My local Dindrenzi just got done messing his pants over the RSN helix and laughed his but off about the buffs to his even better skydroping leviathen army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr1mdan Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 OP: they are good distraction and disruption units. However they will succumb to concentrated firepower (PP is highly ineffective though) as was shown in play testing. So they still must be used correctly and carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Ahhhh, I see what they are for now - they are distractions for the underwhelming-looking Hades tanks. Same price as Eris, same power weapons, but have difficult target (-1) and a medium with Take & Hold. Now that sounds very interesting. With the Iapetus on the table no one will pay attention to what those sneaky modest looking tanks are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr1mdan Posted March 24, 2016 Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 Not sure if sarcasm or not ;-) The Hades are a pain in the arse to get rid of to be honest - it will take some dedicated firepower to shift them. On the flip side - the Iapetus can easily hold their own. Sometimes you just have to "flat out". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Posted March 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2016 No not sarcasm. I think the Hades stats look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahariel Posted April 4, 2016 Report Share Posted April 4, 2016 I'm curious on lapetus "s performance though. What do you guys think when comparing the unit to the RSN" s archangel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahariel Posted May 29, 2016 Report Share Posted May 29, 2016 So it has been a while since the assault helix has been released. However we barely hear news on its performance. Anyone here who has used it in battle? What are your thoughts and opinions regarding this helix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellduckwrong Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I use the Iapetus like linebackers that block APCs from moving through efficient routes. To me, the Iapetus are best at being canopeners. If they can hit a model with embarked infantry, the pair of them have a great chance of not only destroying the transport but having carryover damage hit the squad inside. After the infantry are forcefully disembarked from their ride, hit them with the AP weapons the Iapetus bots are packing. Odds are great that you'll have wiped out two activations worth of the opponent's units with only a single of yours. I've pulled this manuever off twice now, and it was deliciously sweet each time. Regardless, if you are going to field these guys, you have to get them into the area where your opponent is trying to go. Otherwise they are just paperweights. Grayghost, Forest and Zeph 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellduckwrong Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Curses. I inadvertently used Threadromancy. Really need to start checking dates on posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zahariel Posted October 28, 2016 Report Share Posted October 28, 2016 I think it's fine, no one seem to report on their performance or on how they use them. so hearing about it is kinda nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayghost Posted March 14, 2017 Report Share Posted March 14, 2017 Very interesting reading, about performances. I'm somehow disappointed about the lack of sky drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
child9 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Share Posted March 22, 2017 On 14/03/2017 at 11:13 AM, Grayghost said: Very interesting reading, about performances. I'm somehow disappointed about the lack of sky drop. Especially since the Hyperion can sky drop. It makes no sense that the Iapetus can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayghost Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 I agree. And I do not see such reason for not having sky drop, since it's the main feature of Dindrenzi forces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayghost Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 On 23/10/2016 at 6:08 AM, Spellduckwrong said: I use the Iapetus like linebackers that block APCs from moving through efficient routes. To me, the Iapetus are best at being canopeners. If they can hit a model with embarked infantry, the pair of them have a great chance of not only destroying the transport but having carryover damage hit the squad inside. After the infantry are forcefully disembarked from their ride, hit them with the AP weapons the Iapetus bots are packing. Odds are great that you'll have wiped out two activations worth of the opponent's units with only a single of yours. I've pulled this manuever off twice now, and it was deliciously sweet each time. Regardless, if you are going to field these guys, you have to get them into the area where your opponent is trying to go. Otherwise they are just paperweights. A great advice. I was wondering if the guys could be effective against Weydreth recce too, those things are quite annoyng. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
child9 Posted May 10, 2017 Report Share Posted May 10, 2017 Looks like the Iapetus will finally see the table if that Sky Drop thing and the DR boost are confirmed! 2 Iapetus falling from the sky directly over the head of the enemy is a pleasant vision to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
