Warmachine Direct Cygnar Storm Legion Thunderhead II

The Warmachine Direct Cygnar Storm Legion Thunderhead II, also known as Thunderhead, Heart of the Storm, brings one of Cygnar's most legendary warjacks back to the battlefield. Powered by a revolutionary galvanic generator, this formidable Super Heavy Warjack unleashes electrical devastation through twin Shock Fists, Galvanic Pulses and two superconducting Drone Servitors. Supplied with an imposing 80mm Thunderhead and two accompanying solos, this set makes a spectacular addition to a Warmachine Cygnar collection. This product is part of our Warmachine Direct made-to-order range. Please read the full description below for important information about delivery times.

Cygnar Storm Legion Thunderhead II – Heart of the Storm

Few warjacks have played such an important role in the development of Cygnaran military technology as the Thunderhead.

Built around a revolutionary galvanic generator, the original Thunderhead represented a remarkable achievement in mechanikal engineering. Its advanced power systems demonstrated possibilities that would eventually influence the development of an entirely new generation of warjacks.

The Thunderhead survived the Claiming, one of the most devastating conflicts in the history of the Iron Kingdoms. In the years that followed, the legendary machine was dismantled and studied by generations of engineers seeking to understand its extraordinary technology.

Those investigations would help shape the future of Cygnar's mechanikal warfare.

Every modern Storm Legion warjack owes something of its technological heritage to the Thunderhead, making this machine much more than an impressive relic from an earlier age.

Now the engineers devoted to the Maiden of Gears have reconstructed the legendary warjack, bringing it back to the battlefield in a form worthy of its remarkable reputation.

The result is Thunderhead, Heart of the Storm, a powerful Super Heavy Warjack capable of unleashing tremendous electrical energy against the enemies of Cygnar.

The Power of the Galvanic Generator

At the heart of Thunderhead lies the revolutionary galvanic generator that made the original machine so extraordinary.

Rather than depending entirely on conventional mechanikal technology, Thunderhead employs advanced electrical systems that allow it to deliver devastating attacks through its specialised weapons.

Its twin Shock Fists combine the immense physical power of a Super Heavy Warjack with the electrical technology for which Cygnar is renowned.

These weapons make Thunderhead a dangerous opponent in close combat, where its reinforced mechanical frame and electrically charged attacks can threaten even formidable enemy constructs.

Thunderhead can also unleash powerful Galvanic Pulses, extending its destructive capabilities beyond conventional melee engagements.

This combination of physical strength and galvanic weaponry makes the machine an imposing presence on the tabletop.

Its appearance reflects the transition between generations of Cygnaran engineering, combining the legendary construction of an earlier warjack with the advanced electrical systems that define the modern Storm Legion.

Two Superconducting Drone Servitors

Thunderhead's abilities extend beyond the weapons mounted directly on its enormous frame.

The set also includes two Drone Servitors, specialised mechanical constructs that operate alongside the legendary warjack.

These superconducting drones function as mobile extensions of Thunderhead's electrical systems, allowing the machine to interact with the battlefield in ways that conventional warjacks cannot.

Thunderhead can generate and employ Drone Servitors as multipurpose storm beacons, using them to direct electrical attacks towards enemy formations.

The drones can also be launched towards opposing forces or employed as anchors that help Thunderhead reposition itself.

This creates an unusual tactical relationship between the warjack and its accompanying solos.

Rather than relying exclusively on Thunderhead's own position, players can consider how the Drone Servitors contribute to its battlefield reach and manoeuvrability.

Their presence makes the set particularly distinctive, combining one powerful central warjack with smaller supporting models that are integral to its capabilities.

Exact rules for Drone Servitor creation, deployment, movement and electrical attacks are available through the official Warmachine app.

A Legendary Super Heavy Warjack

Thunderhead II is classified as an 80mm Super Heavy Warjack, placing it among the more imposing mechanical constructs available to Cygnar.

Its substantial size and distinctive equipment make it an impressive addition to a Storm Legion collection.

Where lighter warjacks such as the Courser provide mobility and specialised support, Thunderhead delivers the presence and destructive potential expected of a legendary heavy combat machine.

Its electrically charged weapons and accompanying Drone Servitors give it a unique identity within Cygnar's arsenal.

For experienced Warmachine players, Thunderhead also represents an important connection to the history of the Iron Kingdoms.

Collectors familiar with the original Thunderhead can now field its reconstructed successor alongside the modern warriors and warjacks of the Storm Legion.

For newer players, the model offers an introduction to one of the most important technological developments in Cygnaran military history.

An Impressive Painting Project

Thunderhead's imposing mechanical frame provides an excellent centrepiece for hobbyists collecting Cygnar Storm Legion.

Its combination of heavy armour, sophisticated machinery and electrically charged weaponry offers numerous opportunities for detailed miniature painting.

The warjack can be finished in traditional Cygnaran colours, combining blue armour plates with metallic mechanical components and bright electrical effects.

Alternatively, painters may choose to emphasise Thunderhead's long history through weathering, worn armour and subtle signs of age, contrasting its legendary origins with its newly restored power.

The Shock Fists and galvanic systems provide opportunities for striking lightning effects, while carefully placed highlights can suggest electrical energy flowing through the machine.

The two Drone Servitors offer additional painting possibilities, allowing hobbyists to develop a consistent visual connection between the central warjack and its supporting constructs.

Together, these three miniatures form a distinctive display piece that reflects both the technological ingenuity and the military traditions of Cygnar.

Whether collected for its history, unique battlefield abilities or imposing appearance, Thunderhead, Heart of the Storm is a remarkable addition to a Warmachine army.

Current rules and army-building information are available through the official Warmachine app.

Contents

• 1× Thunderhead II / Thunderhead, Heart of the Storm (80mm Super Heavy Warjack)
• 2× Drone Servitors (30mm Solos)

Warmachine Direct Delivery Information

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