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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
A huge, ancient robot built ten thousand years ago, the Kastelan Robot is a perfect example of the Adeptus Mechanicus’ re-purposing of technology. Nearly unstoppable, their only flaw is that of any mere machine; they will follow instructions to the letter, even if this results in their own demise. A specialist [[Tech-Priest]] - the [[Cybernetica Datasmith]] - must constantly update and reprogram the Kastelan via order dataslates, which placed in the chest slots of this machines, lest this enormous, clanking robot simply stride blindly into a nearby chasm.{{Fn|1}}
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A huge, ancient robot built ten thousand years ago, the Kastelan Robot is a perfect example of the Adeptus Mechanicus’ re-purposing of technology. Nearly unstoppable, their only flaw is that of any mere machine; they will follow instructions to the letter, even if this results in their own demise. A specialist [[Tech-Priest]] - the [[Cybernetica Datasmith]] - must constantly update and reprogram the Kastelan via order dataslates, which placed in the chest slots of this machines, lest this enormous, clanking robot simply stride blindly into a nearby chasm.{{Fn|1}} In rare and extreme cases, the original orders can be changed using a forced 'binaric override' - enhanced static chants of superior Tech-Priests. However, such an action spoils the Kastelan systems, burning out their doctrina wafers.{{Fn|5}}
  
 
Kastelan Robots are armed to the teeth and may include two sets of arm-mounted [[Power Fist]]s or [[Phosphor Blaster]]s and a choice of carapace-mounted weaponry that includes yet another Phosphor Blaster or an [[Incendine Combustor]]. For protection, they are equipped with Kastelan Battlehide that allows for resistance to even [[Krak Grenade]]s.{{Fn|2}}
 
Kastelan Robots are armed to the teeth and may include two sets of arm-mounted [[Power Fist]]s or [[Phosphor Blaster]]s and a choice of carapace-mounted weaponry that includes yet another Phosphor Blaster or an [[Incendine Combustor]]. For protection, they are equipped with Kastelan Battlehide that allows for resistance to even [[Krak Grenade]]s.{{Fn|2}}
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==Known Named Kastellan Robots==
 
==Known Named Kastellan Robots==
*'''Axiom-88''' - one of the Robots that belongs to [[Xenarite]] [[Tech Priest]] [[Callias Rhoda]]{{Fn|3}}
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*''[[Attendus VIII]], '''the Unstoppable'''{{Fn|4b}}
*'''Rhombus-4''' - one of the Robots that belongs to [[Xenarite]] [[Tech Priest]] [[Callias Rhoda]]{{Fn|3}}
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*''[[Axiom-88]]'' - one of the Robots that belongs to [[Xenarite]] [[Tech Priest]] [[Callias Rhoda]]{{Fn|3}}
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*''[[Rhombus-4]]'' - one of the Robots that belongs to [[Xenarite]] [[Tech Priest]] [[Callias Rhoda]]{{Fn|3}}
  
 
==Itinerant Kastelan Robots==
 
==Itinerant Kastelan Robots==
Except robots that belong to certain [[Forge Worlds]] there are also "itinerant" Kastelan Robots that are older than the [[Imperium]] and some call no single forge world home. Bands of this machines may appear in battle and join to congregations of the [[Cult Mechanicus]] to help them. This phenomenon taken as a sign of great favour of the [[Omnissiah]]. Itinerant robots allow themselves to be directed by local Tech-Priests and fight on until the batlle is won. After that they dissapear as mysteriously as previously arrived, perhaps for centuries at a time.{{Fn|4}}
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In addition to robots that belong to certain [[Forge World]]s, there are also "itinerant" Kastelan Robots that are older than the [[Imperium]] and some call no single forge world home. Bands of these machines may appear in battle and join to congregations of the [[Cult Mechanicus]] to help them. This phenomenon is taken as a sign of great favour from the [[Omnissiah]]. Itinerant robots allow themselves to be directed by local Tech-Priests and fight on until the batlle is won. After that they dissapear as mysteriously as they previously arrived, perhaps for centuries at a time.{{Fn|4a}}
  
Unlike "standard" Kastelan Robots that represent themselves in the strict colours of existing Forge World, these ancient machine could be literally of every colour, sometimes even in a very bright appearance.{{Fn|4}}
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Unlike "standard" Kastelan Robots that represent themselves in the strict colours of existing Forge Worlds, these ancient machines can be literally any colour scheme, sometimes even appearing very bright and/or colourful.{{Fn|4a}}
  
 
===Known Itinerant Kastelan Robots===
 
===Known Itinerant Kastelan Robots===
*'''Nihilor Rad-Ulthus''', [[Detestatus Maniple]] (macrosabotage specialists){{Fn|4}}
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*''[[02-Hex]]'', '''the Sol-Blessed''', lone trusted guardian of [[Tech-adept|Adept]] [[Veritus]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''Cromag-Conquestor''', [[Blessed Maniple of Thoth]], [[XIIth Gnuvian Recidivism]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[13-Tor]]'', '''Automongrel''' of the [[Graian Stellar Drawbridge]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''Electrus 9-Shantar''', reported lost during the [[Goloch Transmographism]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[3-Null Cortex]]'', Eighth Maniple of the [[Vitruvian Honour Cohort]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''Verg-Rhombor''', '''the Giant of [[Destregrad IX]]'''{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[8-Ondos]]'', '''Autostigmaton''' of the [[Lucian Cyborg Elite]]'''{{Fn|4a}}
*'''3-Null Cortex''', Eighth Maniple of the [[Vitruvian Honour Cohort]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Aladothris 8-Maximal]]'', lost in service, [[Ghoul Stars Explorator Crusade]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''Sor-Methuselas''', [[Din-Thoria Maniple]], the [[Red Lessons of Agra Prime]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Bane of Ecclesiands]]'', destroyed and later rebuilt on site at [[Sanctuary 101]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''Legionarius 6-Stenngra''', last of the [[Grim Shepherds]], [[Alabastex Schism]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Cromag-Conquestor]]'', [[Blessed Maniple of Thoth]], [[XIIth Gnuvian Recidivism]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''Two-Malavont''', [[Cloneskin Suppression]], [[M37 Cross-Segmentum Crusaders]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Dostoyon Vladimus 12]]'', '''Iron Ghost''' of [[Farewell Secundus]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''Aladothris 8-Maximal''', lost in service, [[Ghoul Stars Explorator Crusade]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Electrus 9-Shantar]]'', reported lost during the [[Goloch Transmographism]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''Medroloi Mu-Lambda''', bloodsworn brother of the [[High Terran Xenoflayers]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Esmodd 9-Determinis]]'', last seen heading for the [[Protoid Nebula]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''02-Hex, the Sol-Blessed''', lone trusted guardian of [[Adept Veritus]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Galahos 2-Urian]]'', [[Maniple of the Gilded Dawn]], [[Ultramar Penumbra]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''Esmodd 9-Determinis''', last seen heading for the [[Protoid Nebula]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Legionarius 6-Stenngra]]'', last of the [[Grim Shepherds]], [[Alabastex Schism]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''Galahos 2-Urian''', [[Maniple of the Gilded Dawn]], [[Ultramar Penumbra]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Medroloi Mu-Lambda]]'', bloodsworn brother of the [[High Terran Xenoflayers]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''13-Tor, Automongrel of the [[Graian Stellar Drawbridge]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Nihilor Rad-Ulthus]]'', [[Detestatus Maniple]] (macrosabotage specialists){{Fn|4a}}
*'''Bane of Ecclesiands''', destroyed and later rebuilt on site at [[Sanctuary 101]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Sor-Methuselas]]'', [[Din-Thoria Maniple]], the [[Red Lessons of Agra Prime]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''Dostoyon Vladimus 12''', [[Iron Ghost of Farewell Secundus]]{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Two-Malavont]]'', [[Cloneskin Suppression]], [[M37 Cross-Segmentum Crusaders]]{{Fn|4a}}
*'''8-Ondos''', '''Autostigmaton of the [[Lucian Cyborg Elite]]'''{{Fn|4}}
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*''[[Verg-Rhombor]]'', '''the Giant of [[Destregrad IX]]'''{{Fn|4a}}
  
 
==Images==
 
==Images==
[[Image:Kastelan.jpg|thumb|center|170px|Kastelan Robot]]
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<center><gallery mode=packed heights=300>
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Kastelanrobot.jpeg|Kastelan Robot (1st edition){{Fn|6}}
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Kastelan.jpg|Kastelan Robot (7th edition)
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</gallery></center>
  
 
==Related Publications==
 
==Related Publications==
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*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Cult Mechanicus (7th Edition)]] - ''Weapons of Enlightenment''
 
*{{Endn|2}}: [[Codex: Cult Mechanicus (7th Edition)]] - ''Weapons of Enlightenment''
 
*{{Endn|3}}: [[White Dwarf 85 (2015)]], ''Regiments of Renown''
 
*{{Endn|3}}: [[White Dwarf 85 (2015)]], ''Regiments of Renown''
*{{Endn|4}}: [[Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus (8th Edition)]], pgs. 24-25
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*4: [[Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus (8th Edition)]]
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**{{Endn|4a}}: pgs. 24-25
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**{{Endn|4b}}: pg. 65
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*{{Endn|5}}: [[Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus (9th Edition)]], pg. 61, ''Binaric Override''
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*{{Endn|6}}: [[White Dwarf 104 (UK)]] pg 7
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:34, 30 May 2023

Kastelan Robots with their Cybernetica Datasmith

Kastelan Robot are a type of robotic soldier used by the Adeptus Mechanicus.

Overview

A huge, ancient robot built ten thousand years ago, the Kastelan Robot is a perfect example of the Adeptus Mechanicus’ re-purposing of technology. Nearly unstoppable, their only flaw is that of any mere machine; they will follow instructions to the letter, even if this results in their own demise. A specialist Tech-Priest - the Cybernetica Datasmith - must constantly update and reprogram the Kastelan via order dataslates, which placed in the chest slots of this machines, lest this enormous, clanking robot simply stride blindly into a nearby chasm.[1] In rare and extreme cases, the original orders can be changed using a forced 'binaric override' - enhanced static chants of superior Tech-Priests. However, such an action spoils the Kastelan systems, burning out their doctrina wafers.[5]

Kastelan Robots are armed to the teeth and may include two sets of arm-mounted Power Fists or Phosphor Blasters and a choice of carapace-mounted weaponry that includes yet another Phosphor Blaster or an Incendine Combustor. For protection, they are equipped with Kastelan Battlehide that allows for resistance to even Krak Grenades.[2]

Presumptions

It is unknown what relation they have to the older Great Crusade-era but similarly named Castellan Class Robot.

Known Named Kastellan Robots

Itinerant Kastelan Robots

In addition to robots that belong to certain Forge Worlds, there are also "itinerant" Kastelan Robots that are older than the Imperium and some call no single forge world home. Bands of these machines may appear in battle and join to congregations of the Cult Mechanicus to help them. This phenomenon is taken as a sign of great favour from the Omnissiah. Itinerant robots allow themselves to be directed by local Tech-Priests and fight on until the batlle is won. After that they dissapear as mysteriously as they previously arrived, perhaps for centuries at a time.[4a]

Unlike "standard" Kastelan Robots that represent themselves in the strict colours of existing Forge Worlds, these ancient machines can be literally any colour scheme, sometimes even appearing very bright and/or colourful.[4a]

Known Itinerant Kastelan Robots

Images

Related Publications

Sources


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