4/5 stars. A fluffy choice!
Background.
How often do you get to play the original commander of a legion? Almost unheard of. Just ask Angron what he did. Vulkan was a bit different. After the final battle that Cassian undertook, he was horrifically injured. But along came Vulkan in time to craft him a majestic dreadnought skin the likes of which has never been repeated. At Isstvan, it took an orbital lance to stop him and he lay vitrified in glass for a long period before he was once again released (and hence: reborn). He is not altogether as sane as he once was though.
Strengths.
The stat line alone of this dreadnought is nearly like a Primarch, minus the usual perks. S=T=7 with W=8 is very impressive.
The ability to use the Scrap Code infection is very reasonable.
Yet it is in close combat where Cassian will truly shine with 2 Gravis power fists pumping away. The drakenscale helps keep him alive, and he also gets battlesmith which helps a lot.
Weaknesses.
Cassian lacks in Willpower and Intelligence. This makes him vulnerable in these departments. Willpower=6 in particular could be a significant issue.
He also explodes when dead.
Overall.
High points cost overall, but also a high command for the Salamanders Legion which makes Cassian a very interesting choice, albeit with some advanced characteristics compromised.
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