Mechanik’s Union

The dwarves of Rhul pride themselves in the versatility of their machines; this can be seen every time a Ghordson Driller takes a tool meant for mining ore and makes a mangled wreck out of the interior of an enemy warjack. Even the original design of the speedy Grundback Gunners and Blasters were based off a chassis meant for delivering messages through dwarven mining tunnels. So when the traveling convoys of war merchants needed a way to defend themselves from bandits and patrolling Winterguard, the need for a tough, efficient, and a mobile defense platform arose.

At first glance, the Leadarms Escort carries a similar build to its Runner-style cousins. One of it’s biggest design differences is a swivel locomotion system that mounts its reverse jointed legs into a ‘waist’ instead of directly into the body of the ‘jack. This allows its upper body to swivel a full 360 degrees and still maintain a full and stable range of movement. As well as a larger boiler to add to the Escort’s impressive maneuverability, the ‘jack is outfitted with two weapon mounts flanking its sides instead of one on top, doubling its potential firepower.

Usually deployed in pairs, the Escort truly shines when assigned to traveling convoys and caravans. Placed in flanking positions, the ‘jacks can keep up with the fleeing merchants and still engage targets while moving, even being able to shoot backwards as it runs.

Name: Leadarms Escort

Height/Weight: 4’11”/ 1.43  tons

Armament: Slug Cannon x2

Initial Service Date: Recent

Hit Dice: 10d10 + 20 (medium construct)

Hit Points: 75

Init: +4

Speed 30 (Base 25, +5 Enhancement)

AC: 25 (+ 10 Armor, +1 Enhancement, +4 Dex )

Base Attack Bonus: 8/3

Melee Attack Bonus: -

Ranged Attack Bonus: 12/7

Base Attack Damage: Slam 1d6+2

Space/Reach: 5ft x 5ft (5ft reach)

Saving Throws: Fort 3, Reflex 7,Will 3

Abilities: Str 15 (+14 Base, +1 Enhance) Dex 18 (+13 Base, +5 Enhance)

Cortex: Aurum Equivalent Dwarven Cortex

Build DC: 33

Construction Time: 14 weeks

Price: 5,000 gp (Chasis) 6125 gp (Enhancements) 2000gp (Slug Cannons) 22,000 gp (Aurum grade Cortex), 525 Exp (not including Cortex)

Special Attacks: Strafe (Shot on the Run), 360 Degree Attack Radius

Special Qualities: Mechanical Contruct Traits, Steamjack traits, Damage reduction 10/ Serricsteel, Darkvision 60 feet, lowlight vision

Challenge Rating: 9

Slug Cannons-

• Damage: 2d8+2
• Crit: 19-20 x 3
• Range: 200ft
• Reload: Move Action
• Capacity: 12 rounds
• Ammo: Serric Slugs (Sabot), 190gp per round/ Lead Slugs (Sabot), 140 per round

Strafe (Shot on the Run)- Due to the swivel waist design of the Escort, this ‘Jack has the ability to move and attack as if it had the feat Shot on the Run, as well as attack in any direction and fire at any enemy within range. Moving side to side or backwards on even and level terrain while firing incurs no penalties, but the ‘Jack must pass a Reflex save when moving through rough terrain, no matter what speed, or fall prone.