Protectorate of Menoth

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The Protectorate of Menoth is a fictional kingdom, one of the four main factions in the Privateer Press miniatures game Warmachine.

1 Overview
2 Gameplay and Strategy
3 External links

[edit] Overview

The Protectorate of Menoth, formerly part of Cygnar, is a nation of religious zealots. Menite troops are sometimes individually weaker, but their abilities combine to great effect, and they are often designed for hard-hitting suicidal attacks. Menites have a penchant for setting their heretical enemies on fire. Led for the moment by the charismatic Hierarch Garrick Voyle, the Protectorate recently began a holy war against their great enemy, Cygnar. Prominent Menite warcasters include Grand Exemplar Mikael Kreoss and the Harbinger of Menoth. The most powerful Menite warjack, the Avatar of Menoth, is guided by divine power rather than a warcaster.

Other factions include Cryx, Cygnar, and Khador.

[edit] Background

[edit] Recent history

[edit] Notable Figures in Protectorate History

Hierarch Garrick Voyle, Current ruler of the Protectorate of Menoth

Grand Exemplar Mikael Kreoss

Feora, Protector of the Flame

The Testament of Menoth

[edit] Gameplay and Strategy

Menoth forces fall somewhere between Cygnar and Khador in terms of strength and durability. Menoth warjacks are almost but not quite as powerful or durable as Khadoran warjacks, but are just as slow. At the same time, Menoth 'jacks lack the ranged capabilities of Cygnar's forces.

On the surface, it would appear as if Menoth is in a poor position compared to other factions. However, Menoth forces operate on the principle of synergy--in practice, they function better together than might be expected. Units such as the Choir of Menoth can make warjacks practically invulnerable to ranged attacks, allowing them to close on their foes with little worries of reprisals. Likewise, the Knights Exemplar, using their Bond of Brotherhood ability, actually benefit when one of their unit dies.

The Protectorate of Menoth can, under the right circumstances, deal and absorb astounding amounts of damage and survive in seemingly unsurvivable situations.