caladancid Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hopefully the disclaimer makes this feel not clickbaitey. The new Space Marine Conquests book by Andy Clark, Fists of the Imperium, includes bikes that are specifically called out as Primaris bikes. And the title of the Imperial Fist sergeant who rides it is Outrider. Seems pretty likely that is the name of the new unit seen only in potato pictures so far. Spyros, Nocturne Noble, Red_Shift and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukkiz Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hopefully the disclaimer makes this feel not clickbaitey. The new Space Marine Conquests book by Andy Clark, Fists of the Imperium, includes bikes that are specifically called out as Primaris bikes. And the title of the Imperial Fist sergeant who rides it is Outrider. Seems pretty likely that is the name of the new unit seen only in potato pictures so far. Hmm, sounds like something that the, hellsquad or what it was called and debunked and noted to be somewhat real thing. Though we had potato pics earlier this year/not so long ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Shift Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hellfuries is the named unit without a model. I don't suppose these bikes had a name or more of a description? I actually ordered that book from GW last night so I'll look forward to reading it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caladancid Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hellfuries is the named unit without a model. I don't suppose these bikes had a name or more of a description? I actually ordered that book from GW last night so I'll look forward to reading it myself. Seems like a normal bike, i.e. not Custodes style, but larger. Armored tires. Twin bolt rifles. So it sounds to me just like an up-sized bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Shift Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Shame, you would think with power armour you could have a weapon mounted behind the driver that could track helmet movement and just blast whatever he doesn't want to see anymore. I've always found the weapon placement on space marine bikes wildly impractical. Magos Takatus, Irbis, MithrilForge and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwrath121 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Outriders are what the ground-bikers of the 30k era are called, so I can see them continuing the theme of throwbacks to certain legion structures. Iron Father Imeran Byon, caladancid, Volt and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caladancid Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 Shame, you would think with power armour you could have a weapon mounted behind the driver that could track helmet movement and just blast whatever he doesn't want to see anymore. I've always found the weapon placement on space marine bikes wildly impractical. Yes concur. Seems like having to aim your bike to shoot would be impractical, though it is pretty darn 40k. That won't stop me from buying a metric ton of these guys though. Not even close. The word I was looking for earlier was 'jetbike', these are not jetbikes. Dracos and Red_Shift 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Battybattybats Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I suspect that Megaforce, the movie from 1982, might be responsible for the gun placement in 40k. [Accusatory tone]There’s a lot of things that Megaforce is responsible for. Vanger, Pork Chop Express, Focslain and 7 others 10 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jukkiz Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Shame, you would think with power armour you could have a weapon mounted behind the driver that could track helmet movement and just blast whatever he doesn't want to see anymore. I've always found the weapon placement on space marine bikes wildly impractical. Considering they can ram those same bikes through walls, i think weapon placements are least of your worries at that point caladancid, SirJyo, Bat33.1 and 2 others 5 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TempestBlade Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Kind of a shame it isn’t jetbikes since everything primaris is hovering but super excited! Now I wonder if they will get the Ravenwing keyword too Jarl Caldersson and Subtleknife 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildweasel Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 In before “But Fists don’t use bikes that is Scars!!!!1!!11!!!!one!!” Rik Lightstar 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmapa Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 So it seems there will be an ETB version of these bikes like the Aggressors and Intercessors, that sounds great for anyone planning on making mobs of threse guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Artorias Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 New Ravenwing/White Scars upgrade sprues? The existing RW stuff is cool, but would be nice to get some new bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jings Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 New Ravenwing/White Scars upgrade sprues? The existing RW stuff is cool, but would be nice to get some new bits. Nothing really stopping you from just using the existing RW Sprue, but you can never have enough bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painting.for.my.sanity Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 So it seems there will be an ETB version of these bikes like the Aggressors and Intercessors, that sounds great for anyone planning on making mobs of threse guys. What's the source on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmapa Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 So it seems there will be an ETB version of these bikes like the Aggressors and Intercessors, that sounds great for anyone planning on making mobs of threse guys. What's the source on this? My wrong assumption, I thought this was about the Conquest magazine but reading the OP again its a BL book, my bad. painting.for.my.sanity 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bat33.1 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 If Primaris do get bikes soon, count me in. Add some FW white scars decals and I'm going to be busy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kierdale Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 I suspect that Megaforce, the movie from 1982, might be responsible for the gun placement in 40k. [Accusatory tone]There’s a lot of things that Megaforce is responsible for. I’m keen to see thee new models, and hope there’ll be biker-characters to come. I’m also now very keen to see Megaforce! :D I googled it and it looks great. Mazer Rackham and Battybattybats 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 (edited) I just hope there's a melee variant for them too. I'm tired of shooty bikes for Marines. Edited February 3, 2020 by Panzer Dark Shepherd and painting.for.my.sanity 2 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Reinhard Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 would be nice to get melee anything for Primaris already Vanger, Haywire, Dark Shepherd and 3 others 6 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywire Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Dedicated heavy melee, naturally, rather than, "Can do melee but isn't quite so good at it despite being a melee unit"... Though I can't help but feel that these new bikes will be following the current trend of being Primaris Tacticool shooting. Jarl Caldersson 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarl Caldersson Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Dedicated heavy melee, naturally, rather than, "Can do melee but isn't quite so good at it despite being a melee unit"... Though I can't help but feel that these new bikes will be following the current trend of being Primaris Tacticool shooting. In the book it is written that they have dual bolter rifles on the bike, so shooty marines are probably a safe bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Yeah hence why I said variant. The one we are getting first (if there is a second variant) will definitely be a shooty unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyberos the Red Wake Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 would be nice to get melee anything for Primaris already "Reivers are totally melee units, bro!" - Nobody, ever Volt 1 Back to top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overwhelming Odds Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I will say it. I want sidecars that are just weapon platforms. No additional rider, just heavy weapons. That pivot and move up and down. Just like someone already mentioned, tracking the riders eye movements or head movement. Can you imagine the awesome that would be a twin assault cannon, quad heavy bolter, or twin heavy flamer on a fast mobile bike platform?! I can. The desire and need is real. Glass cannon sort of performance and role. Offset substantial firepower with very minimal durability. big risk vs big reward. V/r, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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