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Quarantine Enforcer: The Gatekeeper

November 20, 2020

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I had this idea of an ancient robot, broken but rusted in place, standing outside a small community as if it’s guarding it. With this as Quarantine Enforcer I want to show that this is a place where walls and guards are seldom needed. Mostly peaceful but also vulnerable.

“It protects us,” the locals say. And in some ways they are right. Far away raiders change direction when they see its intimidating shape. “It keeps an eye out for us.” It has become a watchpost from which you can get a good view in all directions.

I got the concept down before I knew what parts I was going to use. I thought of using a Titanicus scale Knight or building something from scratch but I settled on a Tau Crisis Suit with a minor adjustment. There’s not much kitbashing going on yet but I’ll get to that with the other parts.

Here’s the Gatekeeper so far:

The Gatekeeper

On top of the Gatekeeper sits the Lookout, chillaxing and enjoying the view. Little does he know he will be the first to spot the new threat.

What's that on your shoulder?

The model is as good as finished. There are some small things that could be polished further but it’s good for now.

It is growing a set of alternative lore though, involving old cults in even further future. So this is not the last we’ll hear from Gatekeeper and the Lookout.