A COG outfitted with anti-gravitic engines carrying a newly-crafted Concussion Gauntlet for the Brôkhyr of a Kin Forge.
A COG is a robot utilised by the Leagues of Votann for various labour and military tasks. Unlike the Ironkin, a COG is an unintelligent machine that lacks true self-awareness, and is little more than a robotic drone similar to an Imperial servitor or Servo-skull that is able to follow the simple commands of its Kin masters.
Many COGs are outfitted with anti-gravitic engines that allow them to float, while others are placed within humanoid robotic bodies similar to those used by the Ironkin that allow them to carry out those tasks that require more physical dexterity.
COGs possess many different variants, with some specialised for basic repair and maintenance tasks, others for manual labour with the Leagues of Votann Guilds, and still more serving as robotic bodyguards for various important Kin like a Brôkhyr Iron-master on the battlefield.
More specialised variants accompany the Grimnyr into battle, and are outfitted with barrier-tech that allows them to better focus the psychic energy the Living Ancestors are able to draw out of the Warp.
Notable Variants[]
L-COG[]
An L-COG aiding a Cthonian Beserk who is outfitted with a Cthonian Beserk Mole Grenade Launcher and needs the extra pair of robotic hands.
An L-COG is a COG that has been specialised to provide manual labour. Unlike other COG variants, which normally are outfitted with anti-gravitic engines that allow them to float across any surface, an L-COG is outfitted with a humanoid robotic form that is very similar to that provided to their truly self-aware Ironkin counterparts.
On the battlefield, L-COGS are often involved in logistical efforts, moving weapons, supplies and other materiel around for a Kin Oathband. More directly, an L-COG accompanies members of a Cthonian Beserk squad into battle who have been tasked with wielding the potent Cthonian Beserk Mole Grenade Launcher. That warrior needs the extra pair of robotic hands to transport and maintain his wargear and its ammunition.
CORV[]
A CORV is a specialised COG drone that serves as a companion for the Leagues of Votann's Grimnyr. Outfitted with a form of psychoactive barrier-tech, two CORVs serve as robotic assistants to a Grimnyr and possess the ability to help the Living Ancestor better focus the psychic energies they draw from the Immaterium.
Each CORV is outfitted with an Ancestral Warding Crest for defence and an Autoch Pattern Bolter to help protect the Grimnyr while they prepare to unleash their Empyrean abilities.
E-COG[]
An E-COG outfitted with an Autoch Pattern Bolt Pistol and a repair hammer that is one of the three robotic assistants that defends and aids a Brôkhyr Iron-master in repairing Kin vehicles on the battlefield.
An E-COG is a COG variant that has been specialised to aid the Kin's Brôkhyr engineers and artisans in their various technological tasks. On the battlefield, three E-COGs accompany an elite Brôkhyr Iron-master to aid them in their attempts to repair and maintain Kin vehicles and to provide defence.
Unlike some other COGs, E-COGs are often outfitted with highly dextrous manipulator arms that allow them to carry weapons or other devices and engage in tasks that require fine dexterity, such as vehicle and machine repair.
E-COGs that accompany an Iron-master possess anti-gravitic engines and are outfitted with either a Plasma Torch, an Autoch Pattern Bolt Pistol or manipulator arms.
Trivia[]
The term CORV may be derived from corvus corax, the Latin binomial species name for the common raven. This is because the Leagues of Votann Grimnyr's appearance is also reminiscent of the mythological depiction of Odin as the god of wisdom in Norse legends, with the two CORVs taking the place of Odin's twin raven companions, Huginn and Muninn. Additionally, the CORV's Ancestral Warding Crest is shaped like a raven's head.
Sources[]
- Codex: Leagues of Votann (9th Edition), pp. 52, 63-66, 91, 95
- Warhammer Community - NOVA Open Reveal – The Leagues of Votann Unveiled
| Leagues of Votann Forces | |
|---|---|
| Command | Kâhl • Theyn • Brôkhyr Iron-master • Grimnyr • Einhyr Champion |
| Elites | Einhyr Hearthguard • Embyr |
| Troops | Hearthkyn Warriors • Hearthkyn Salvagers • Hernkyn Pioneer • Hernkyn Yaegir • Brôkhyr Thunderkyn • Cthonian Beserks • Ironkin |
| Vehicles | Magna-Coil Grav Bike • Sagitaur • Hekaton Land Fortress • Colossus |
| Robotic Support | COG (CORV • E-COG • L-COG) |
| Heroes | Ûthar the Destined • Yôht Grendok • Kôrv Grudgekeeper |