[Mad King George]

should there be such a thing ?

yay or nay

 

[cccp]

the two words are kind of opposites - a drednaught is a giant clanking robot, which walks through things rather than round them, and a scout, is a stealthy, swift trooper.

so, in answer, no.

 

[thomas2]

What do you mean? If you mean say a new lighter dreadnought that can scout I like the idea. But if you mean current dreadnoughts scouting, they are too bulky and slow. If you mean scouts put in dreadnoughts I'd say no as there are far too many more experienced candidates for dreadnoughthood.

 

[Mad King George]

a new lighter dreadnought that can scout, kinda like the IG sentinals .. but with limited weaponry and movement

 

[thomas2]

Why limited movement? Give it less weaponry, front armour 11, S5, move through cover, and no weapons in dreadnought close combat weapon, with only lighter weapon option (like one lascannon/autocannon not 2, twinlinked plasma gun instead of plasma cannon).

 

[Wrath of Khaine]

I see something like a mix between a tau mobile suit and power armor.

 

[Stella Cadente]

but with limited weaponry and movement

limited movement?, thats the opposite of a scout

 

[Mad King George]

its jsut and idea

 

[Jacobite]

I would say no. Dreadnaughts are crewed by veterans greviously injured in battle and are used for there inspiring effect for nearby troops and for the combat well, awsomessness basically. They are completely unsuited to scout warfare.

Anyway scouts can carry what they need to deal with any armoured targets in the way of the missile launcher/heavy bolter. There role is also one that observes and only takes out what they can. The mobility of a Space Marine force means that any target can usually be taken out by a Tactical Squad. Scouts are there to find the targets.