Regarding Warhammer 40,000’s New Mechanicus Model, You’re All Wrong<br>

Alright, let it go from your system. You can laugh all you want. Are you done laughing? Alright, let me get started. For those of you who are unaware, a new Adeptus Mechanicus model was revealed during this year’s Warhammer Day revelations. Though not everyone is pleased with this particular kind of love, you might say, “Great, the Emperor’s engineers need some love after their awful index at the start of 10th edition.”

On paper, the Sydonian Skatros sounds awesome. A living entity with so many mechanical modifications that it no longer resembles the human it most likely once was—a cyborg watchtower. With its enhanced vision and ability to remain still, the expertly designed sniper can observe the battlefield with unwavering clarity. Nothing is safe from its powerful shots. Then Games Workshop started to flaunt its legs.

All that’s The Skatros is a guy on stilts. This is a really amusing miniature, even as I get ready to defend it. The legs are definitely funny, and the memes are awesome. You’re acting appropriately if the miniature makes you chuckle. This guy is lengthy and foolish. But if your complaints are valid, you should take a deep breath.





This model has several positive aspects, particularly in the upper half. Among the best in the Mechanicum series is the head. It suits the Mechanicus series perfectly and is a wonderful match for the grimdark 40k setting. The night-vision visor pushes up to show the gas mask beneath.

The gothic elements of the Mechanicus’ weaponry also greatly appeal to me; the Transuranic Arquebus and Radium Jezzail of Skatros are two excellent examples. They resemble old artifacts unearthed from a covert archeological dig, then anointed with prayers to the Machine God to ensure the accuracy of the bullets. And what more could a Mechanicus player ask for than a huge person with a large rifle?

A small mechanical arm that loads the ammunition in your rifle for you? Indeed, the Skatros is jam-packed with minor subtleties like these. After all, what mechanically-enhanced sniper would want to risk a successful shot by taking their hand off steadily aiming their rifle? This miniature’s details are astounding, and then you pan down.

The legs appear ridiculous. I understand. However, most of the criticisms are unfounded. Yes, the Skatros’s excessively straight legs give it an odd appearance, but it is obvious that it has knees. It is evident that the red armor directly above the tall stilt piece contains joints and pistons for walking comfort. The model has knees; I’m not sure why the creators chose not to create it in motion. Please put an end to your misinformation about knees. The figure will have knees whether I opt to rip it apart at the joints and posture it better or whether I will just embrace the ridiculousness.

Why not aim for the exhaust pipe that swings between the Skatros’s legs and make fun of it? It’s very shocking and appropriate for memeing. Come on, let’s get there after you all get over your obsession with the stilts. You hardly mention the massive exhaust dong on this model? Perform better.

Mechanicum gamers do have some complaints, though, and they go beyond the phallic symbolism. There are now 29 datasheets in the range, but the upcoming Mechanicus codex will have 30, according to a recent Warhammer Community article. The Skatros is the only new unit the army will acquire as long as no units are having their datasheets combined (like the three Archeopters, or some people think the Cybernetica Datasmith will be grouped back with the Kastelan Robots).


Shiny new toys are fun for all, but the Adeptus Mechanicus are perhaps the ones who need them the most. Their two armies don’t work well together; the Cult Mechanicus and Skitarii frequently behave like two distinct armies crammed into one book. Many gamers desire a stronger emphasis on the armour that the Mechanicus is known for in the narrative, and the Skitarii are in dire need of a new headquarters unit. They could use a cheap Skitarii Prime, for example. What became of the Automata that dominated the 31st-century battlefields? I am aware that a great deal of technology vanished over the 10,000 years the galaxy was at war, but the technocratic priests of the Mechanicum would be the ones to safeguard and restore the artifacts of the past.

Perhaps plastic servicers will finally be available, or perhaps certain datasheets will be combined to create new units. At least it’s a decent model if the Skatros is the only new one the Mechanicus get this year. It’s equally weird and horrifying, like Mad Max’s Crow Fishers and Dishonored’s Tall Boys. Kindly appreciate its enormous robotic knob rather than acting as though it lacks knees.