Stig Shambler
Although the Redemptionist Cult ain't too keen on mutations and what nots, exception do indeed exist from time to time. And the Stig Shambler is a good example of such an exception.
Overview
Stig-Shamblers are symbiotic partnerships of Mutants on Necromunda. Usually, a stig-shambler is a physically frail but mentally strong individual riding on the back of a physically strong but mentally weak individual. They are a common sight in House Cawdor as they prove quite useful for the House and their blind devotion and brute strength makes them a valuable asset. The Cult can't be that dogmatic all the time you know.
Really identifiable. These humanoid Gorilla-and-Gibbon combo are frightening beasts to face against in the Underhive. Whilst the Brute just used his muscles and brute strength, the midget on top can aim and fire with weapons ranging from a Heavy Flamer to a Heavy Stubber.
Crunch
On Necromunda, the Stig Shambler is a bit of a mix-bag depending on how you use this humanoid Harambe. As a Heavy Stubber platform that only halfway mitigates the movement restrictions of Unwieldy shooting (it can move in exchange for a loss of accuracy), the brute fails to outpace a regular Cawdor champion with the same weapon in both price and efficacy. Twin-linking the stubber will increase rate of fire and potential damage, but when each shot is only landing on a 4+ or 5+, you’ll be struggling to connect with any of them.
As a Heavy Flamer platform on the other hand, this is where the Stig Shambler starts to shine. Trundling forward 4” and blasting out a 7” flame template at Strength 5 and -2 AP, the weakness over its shit accuracy is rendered moot due to the Heavy Flamer giving the middle finger to accuracy. Turning this monster into a CQC powerhouse. Granted, it’s also 310 credits, and that’s before spending an extra 10 credits for an anemic 6+ armor save, but beggars can't be choosers and this is House Cawdor's only way in getting a mobile Heavy Flamer.
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| Command: | Redemptor Priest - Word-Keeper |
| Troops: | Cawdor Bonepicker - Cawdor Brethren - Cawdor Firebrand Cawdor Headsman - Flagellator - Redemptionist Brethren Redemptionist Deacon - Redemptionist Zealot Hive Preacher - Stig Shambler |
| Beasts: | Bomb Rat |
| Constructs: | Sheen Birds - Cherubim |
| Walkers: | Ridge Walker |
| Vehicles: | Cargo-8 Ridgehauler - Chronos Pattern Ironcrawler |
| Hired Guns & Neutrals: |
Agitator - Ammo-Jack - Beastwrangler - Bone Scrivener Brute-Handler - Chem Dealer - Corpse Grinder - Dome Runner Gang Lookout - Gun-smyth - Hive Scum - Jagerkin Outland Beastmaster - Krieg Mester - Master Nautican Pale Consort - Relicmonger - Rogue Doc - Scabber - Slopper Servitor-Ogryn - Subnautican - Syphonite - Pit Slave Propagandist - Spyrer - Bounty Hunter |