Screaming Skull Catapult
Screaming Skull Catapult is a Tomb Kings war machine that is literally made out of bones.[1]
Contents
Construction
The main framework consists of monstrous creature bones, while human bones are used for reinforcement, with the whole machine bound together by leather straps.[1]
Not only is it made out of bones, but its ammunition are skulls, sand-polished for extra terrifying effect. They scream as they are launched through the air and they explode at impact because of the Undead sorcery. The Undead crew has had centuries of experience, meaning that skulls almost always find their mark.[1][2a]
History
Behedesh, the king of Zandri is said to be the first to use this form of war machine both in the field and on his fleet of numerous war galleys. [3a]
When engaging enemies on the far side of the River Mortis, he gathered a great many of his catapults and had them fling the enchanted skulls of the rebels. Their hideous scream at the moment of execution had been captured and was unleashed as they flew through the air. Following this victory, Behedesh ordered that the heads of rebels be preserved for use in the catapults. Approaching death, he further ordered that the catapult be buried for use in the world beyond life. [3a]
Many were later looted by other kings. [3a]
End Times
Arkhan the Black summoned a battery of catapults to attack the fortress-city of Heldenhame. [5a]
Weapons and Equipment
- 4th Edition: Three skeleton crew each armed with Hand Weapons. [2b]
- 5th Edition: Skeleton Crew: Hand Weapon. May have Light Armour. [6]
- 6th Edition: Three skeleton crew each armed with Hand Weapons. May have Skulls of the Foe. [3b]
- 8th Edition: Three skeleton crew each with Hand Weapon, Light Armour. [4a]
Gallery
Screaming Skull in the service of the Lichemaster
Screaming Skull Catapult
Screaming Skull Catapults
Miniatures
Classic model
Model
Quotes
| The Executioners who decapitate the rebels. They who hurl the wailing heads of the enemies of the king.
~ Inscription above the tomb pit of the skull catapults in Zandri.[3a] |
Sources
- 1: Games Workshop Official Site
- 2: Warhammer Armies: Undead (4th Edition)
- 3: Warhammer Armies: Tomb Kings (6th Edition)
- 4: Warhammer Armies: Tomb Kings (8th Edition)
- 4a: Rare Units, pg. 95
- 5: Warhammer: Nagash, Book I
- 5a: Chapter 1, pg. 87
- 6: White Dwarf 227 (UK), Tomb Kngs of Khemri Army List, pg. 77
