ShowcaseWD 409 · pp. 6–7
The new plastic Harpy carries stranglethorn or heavy venom cannons and produces spore mines for attacks on infantry below. The feature draws attention to its large wingspan, rear-facing dorsal vanes and three supplied spore mines, contrasting its swept-back silhouette with the Hive Crone made from the same kit.
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ShowcaseWD 409 · pp. 6–9
Built from the Harpy’s core components, the Hive Crone changes its outline with dorsal chimneys, a different head and downward-facing spikes. Its four tentaclids are living anti-aircraft missiles; digestive sacs feed the drool cannon for ground attacks once the skies are clear. Close-up captions distinguish the two creatures’ weapons and heat vents.
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ShowcaseWD 409 · pp. 12–13
The alternative build from the Haruspex kit is a living artillery platform whose gun symbiote is presented as more intelligent than its carrier. Enlarged middle limbs brace its squat body, while a multi-chambered bio-plasmic cannon fires either separate streams or one large blast. The photographs emphasise the weapon’s many eyes and the creature’s supporting anatomy.
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