{"product_id":"warmachine-direct-cryx-necrofactorium-mechanithrall-swarm-warden","title":"Warmachine Direct Cryx Necrofactorium Mechanithrall Swarm Warden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarmachine Direct Cryx Necrofactorium Mechanithrall Swarm Warden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a grotesque command attachment designed to reinforce your Mechanithrall Swarms. A horrifying combination of swollen undead flesh, rusted machinery and necromantic engineering, this resilient creature protects nearby thralls from enemy attacks while helping restore its fallen comrades. For Cryx commanders building an army around relentless undead infantry, the Swarm Warden provides valuable battlefield support. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis product is part of our Warmachine Direct made-to-order range. Please read the full description below for important information about delivery times.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCryx Necrofactorium Mechanithrall Swarm Warden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nightmare Empire of Cryx has perfected the terrifying art of combining necromancy with industrial machinery. Within the Necrofactorium, the bodies of fallen soldiers are reconstructed using mechanical components, necromantic rituals and the twisted ingenuity of Cryxian necrotechs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe resulting Mechanithralls form an expendable but relentless fighting force. Their decaying bodies are reinforced with metal components and animated by dark magic, allowing them to continue fighting long after ordinary soldiers would have fallen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYet even an army of undead machines faces challenges when confronted with concentrated enemy firepower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanithrall Swarms are particularly vulnerable to attacks capable of destroying several thralls simultaneously. When an entire formation is eliminated, the Necrofactorium loses opportunities to replenish its ranks through the regenerative abilities of its necrosurgeons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mechanithrall Swarm Warden was developed to address this weakness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bloated monstrosity of corpulent flesh, corroded gears and heavy pistons, the Warden marches among lesser Mechanithralls, using its massive body to protect the creatures surrounding it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike ordinary Mechanithralls, the Swarm Warden is constructed for exceptional resilience. Its grotesque anatomy serves a practical battlefield purpose, allowing it to endure punishment while keeping nearby undead soldiers operational.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect Your Mechanithrall Swarms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Swarm Warden is a command attachment designed to accompany a Mechanithrall Swarm unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts primary role is to improve the survivability of the formation, particularly against explosive weapons and attacks capable of affecting several models at once.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of its distinctive abilities is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorpulent Flesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a defensive rule designed to protect nearby Mechanithralls from blast damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen an area-of-effect attack directly hits the Swarm Warden, Corpulent Flesh prevents blast damage rolls from being resolved. This makes the Warden particularly useful against opponents who rely on explosive ammunition to eliminate tightly grouped infantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Swarm Warden also shares the relentless behaviour of the Mechanithralls it accompanies, including Vengeance, allowing the formation to continue threatening enemies even after suffering casualties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts unusual construction serves another purpose. Beyond acting as a shield, the Warden functions as a grotesque battlefield medic, helping repair and restore fallen Mechanithralls through the Necrofactorium's twisted methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTogether, these capabilities support a strategy built around endurance, attrition and overwhelming numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforce the Nightmare Empire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Warmachine players collecting Cryx Necrofactorium, the Mechanithrall Swarm Warden is a natural addition to an army featuring multiple Mechanithrall Swarms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than introducing an entirely separate fighting formation, this command attachment improves an existing unit's ability to remain effective under enemy pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is particularly valuable for players who enjoy the Necrofactorium's emphasis on expendable undead infantry supported by powerful necromechanical constructs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Swarm Warden also fits naturally into armies built around Master Necrosurgeon Sepsira and other commanders who benefit from maintaining large numbers of Mechanithralls on the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts protection against explosive attacks helps ensure that individual swarms remain intact long enough for the army's supporting models and regenerative abilities to have an effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor miniature painters, the Swarm Warden offers a particularly disturbing project. Its swollen flesh, mechanical pistons and rusted components provide opportunities to experiment with diseased skin tones, corroded metals, bruising, necromantic effects and industrial weathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between organic tissue and mechanical reconstruction makes it a distinctive addition to a Cryx collection, particularly when displayed alongside the smaller Mechanithralls it is designed to protect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRules and army-building information are available through the official Warmachine app.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1× Mechanithrall Swarm Warden (Command Attachment)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarmachine Direct Delivery Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs an officially licensed Warmachine WARSTORE, CCGwinkel has access to the Warmachine Direct range from Steamforged Games. 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