3/5 stars. The rules are fine.
Background.
The Glaive (a.k.a. Fellglaive) mounts a primary volkite carronade which costs a lot in terms of resources according to the background, but is totally justified against certain xenos that the Great Crusade needed to vanquish. It found use in all legions, but perhaps never in great numbers.
Strengths.
The central weapon here is the Volkite Cannonade. You get a whopping 12 shots, S=8, AP=3, and 2 damage. Deflagrate as well, of course! This is powerful, but might not be good enough to take down a heavy terminator squad through sheer weight of shots.
The fellblade chassis is nice, but does have AV=13 on the sides which is a mild issue. Making up for this is the impressive 18 hull points.
The sponsons gets you las cannon arrays, laser destroyers, or gravis heavy bolters. Any of these are very reasonable. And the pintle weapons might also be attractive here as well, especially the havoc launcher.
I also want to state very clearly that I think this tank has the rule of cool about it. I want to like it much more than I actually do.
Weaknesses.
The points cost is a major detractor in comparison to other Lords of War options. And the AP=3 isn't good enough for taking down Fire Drake terminators. It will, however, absolutely tear apart mechanicum, and imperial army troops opponents to be very clear.
Builds.
Glaive, with Havoc Launcher (655 points).
Not worth over thinking this one. Any sponsons are viable, but I am a fan of the havoc launcher for the complementary range.
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