The Plagueclaw Catapult is a war machine and both it and the crew are considered to be a single combined model. The characteristics have been detailed for both crew and machine as they are used at different times. When being shot at or targeted with spells use the machine's Toughness, while in close combat use the crew's Toughness. There is only a single combined Wounds profile that both Plagueclaw Catapult and Crew draw from. If this combined Wound profile reaches zero the entire model is removed as a casualty.
Firing the Plagueclaw Catapult
The Plagueclaw Catapult follows the rules for stone throwers as presented in the Warhammer rulebook with these exceptions. The Plagueclaw Catapult is a Warpstone Weapon and uses the large round template. Anyone touched by the template suffers a Strength 2 hit (the central hole has no special effect). Armour saves are not allowed against the noxious splash. Unsaved wounds cause a single wound and any unit that takes one or more wounds must immediately take a Panic test. On a roll of a misfire, roll on the chart below:
Plagueclaw Misfire Chart
D6 | Result |
1-2 | Twang! The Plagueclaw Catapult collapses. The war machine is destroyed and is removed from the battle. |
3-5 | Suspiciously Off Target: Either a malfunction or crew member has just settled an old debt? The opposing player may reposition the template anywhere within 3D6" of the intended target position. |
6 | Accident: An acolyte falls into the pot or some other minor mishap. The Plagueclaw cannot fire this turn. |