The Warhammer 40,000 Leviathan boxed set is the biggest one yet. In amongst all of the swarms of Termagants, Neurogaunts, and Barbgaunts, a curious floating creature hangs back from the front lines, emanating waves of psychic power.
This bulbous biomorph is a Neurotyrant, an eldritch mass of tentacles and chitin that acts as a powerful Synapse node for the Hive Mind, the ineffable alien intelligence that commands the Tyranid swarm.
The vast, infallible judgement of the Hive Mind has seen fit to swell the mind of this creature to immense proportions, and all that grey matter makes it both a formidable psyker and a perfect node.*
Their unique cerebral structure acts as a focal point for the Shadow in the Warp, increasing the mental pressure exuded by the Hive Mind until it reaches an excruciating level, dominating their prey with Psychic Terror.
Neurotyrants act as mobile command centres, bristling with senses that observe the ebb and flow of the horde, and commanding the battle with greater efficacy.
Each Neurotyrant acts as a potent Synaptic Relay, enabling two units within 12” to act as if they are within Synapse Range until the start of your next Command phase, no matter where they end up. Your deadliest melee units can stretch their legs and hunt down troublesome enemies.**
There are a few more units from Leviathan to pick over before launch – stay tuned on Warhammer Community for more updates, and in the meantime, sign up for the new edition newsletter – there’s a Space Marine or Tyranid version, so you can choose your allegiance.
* It also lets them float. When you’re this smart, who needs legs?
** You even get two Neuroloids to use as tokens for this ability, snazzy!