Ironkin
The Ironkin are sentient Robots of the Leagues of Votann.[1]
Description
Ironkin were and are still created by the Votann Ancestor Cores. They are computationally advanced enough that the Ironkin have learned to mimic the Squat's social behavior and are fully integrated into the species' society as equal partners. No one is quite sure of when they were created, though the Ironkin are known to have accompanied the Kin since the species' earliest days. They are seen as equal partners to the Kin however, as the species has determined whether one is made from meat or metal – a Kin is a Kin. Each Ironkin consists of a Cerebral Unit – woven with microfield generators that make it very hard to destroy – and a unique mechanical body. However there bodies are not some component to be replaced – they are deeply personal, as much as the bodies of the Kin are. The Ironkin's bodies are designed to fulfill a certain niche in the Kins society, such as mining support units, cargo luggers, combat pilots, shock troopers or even Wayfinders.[1]
Though the purpose of the Ironkin is to support the Squats in every aspect of their lives, they are not held in servitude, nor treated as lessers. The Ironkin are simply designed to want to be helpful. However, they can only imitate the emotions of the Squats and it is rare - but not unknown - for an Ironkin to possess ambition, or seek to become a leader. In battle, the Ironkin will fight besides the Kin and will often accompany Brôkhyr Iron-masters as assistants, alongside the less complex COG Robots, offering their technical support and pitching into combat in a pinch.[1]
Images
An Ironkin Hearthkyn Warrior of the Greater Thurian League[2]
Sources
- 1: Warhammer Community: Lore of the Votann – Introducing the Ironkin, Mechanical Members of the Leagues (Posted on 06/06/22) (Last accessed on 6 June 22)
- 2: Warhammer Community: The Mighty Hearthkyn Are the Core of the Leagues of Votann’s Armies – And Here They Are (posted 20/6/2022) (last accessed 21/6/2022)
- 3: Codex: Leagues of Votann, pg. 43
Leagues of Votann Forces | |
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Command | Kâhl • Theyn • Brôkhyr Iron-master • Grimnyr • Einhyr Champion |
Elites | Einhyr Hearthguard |
Troops | Hearthkyn Warrior • Hernkyn (Pioneer • Yaegir) • Brôkhyr Thunderkyn • Cthonian Beserks • Ironkin • Hearthkyn Salvager |
Vehicles | Magna-Coil Bike • Sagitaur ATV • Hekaton Land Fortress • Colossus |
Support | CORV • E-COG |
Characters | Ûthar |