Editing Macrocarid Explorator (section)

==Tabletop==

The Macrocarid Explorator's model has been released by [[Forge World]] and we finally got the damned rules. The best way to think of the Macrocarid Explorator is as a customizable [[Land Raider]]. It has transport capacity and it has AV 14 all around coupled with an impressive 4 hull points. This makes it a beast of a vehicle when you want both cover support and assaulting the most heavily defended position short of [[Titan|Titans]]. The base points cost is actually entirely reasonable and it comes with lascannons on side sponsons, plus a mauler bolt-cannon on the hull. The added rules provide an all round survival quantum, plus other nice rules such as the augury scanner.

Unfortunately, there are few weaknesses that may hinder the Macrocarid. The Macrocarid is a strong choice all round, but like all good choices there is a temptation to splurge a lot of points on the vehicle, causing the price to skyrocket like the price to make a [[Adeptus Custodes|Custodes]] nowadays in the 41st millennium. This temptation should be resisted, no matter how good things look on paper. A few Destroyer strength hits will take care of this beast and its often better to not have all proverbial eggs in one basket as a result.

Due to the customization available, there are several builds for the Mechanicus Land Raider which can be seen below:

'''Macrocarid Explorator with Exploratory Augury Web (245 points):''' Some people like to use the exploratory augury web upgrade for its ability to [[Troll|mess and troll around with reserves.]] But this comes at the price of a reduced transport capacity. Hence it might be the case that this build is a mobile wall or screen for other pieces of your army and to act as a giant [[DISTRACTION CARNIFEX]].

'''Macrocarid Explorator with Flare Shield and Armored Ceramite (240 points):''' A very tough vehicle for any army to fight against and a complete bitch to put down. The combination of the Flare Shield and Armored Ceramite means that shots that would otherwise severely damage the Explorator now has an increased chance in it being deflected. Put your precious robots inside and use them wisely. Add a conversion beamer to further maximize [[Troll|trolling.]]

'''Macrocarid Explorator with Two Irradiation Engines and hull-mounted Graviton Imploder (250 points):''' If you want to really turn your Explorator into a cruel joke of a [[Tarpit]] cleanser then accept no substitutes. Irradiate your opponents with your [[Irradiation Projector|Irradiation Engines]] and then scatter their remains with the [[Graviton Imploder]]. [[Tyranid]] and [[Ork]] players cry themselves to sleep when this [[Rape|rape machine]] is put on the table.

'''Macrocarid Explorator with twin linked Plasma Phased Fusil and sponson Mauler Cannons (205 points):''' For when you want to [[Anal Circumference|penetrate the rear end]] of every ceramite wearing [[MEQ]] on the table. Very nice dakka to give to your power armored playing friend. [[Rage|Expect to lose friendships over this.]] Only downside is the overall lack of anti-vehicle weaponry so expect to be targeted by almost every tank destroyers on the map.

 
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