Warg & Gearhead
Warg Warg
Gearhead, I’ve seen your gadgets in action—always a wonder. How about we crank up the firepower on a siege engine? I need something that can smash a wall faster than a battering ram and keep my squad moving. Got any ideas?
Gearhead Gearhead
Sure thing! Picture a giant rotating drum that holds a set of steel‑clad rams. As the drum turns, each ram swings forward in rapid succession—kind of like a giant pendulum but with a 30‑foot reach. Add a hydraulic press behind each ram that gives that extra “oomph” when it hits. The drum can be powered by a crank or a small steam engine, so your crew can keep it moving without exhausting the battering force. With the drums spinning, you get continuous blows—faster than a single ram—while the crew rides in a protected carriage behind it, keeping them safe as they advance. Easy to rebuild, tweak, and it’ll let you punch through walls in record time.
Warg Warg
Nice concept. Build the drum from forged iron, keep the rams well‑balanced, and make the hydraulic pistons strong enough to handle the impact. Remember to reinforce the carriage so the crew doesn’t get knocked over by the swing. That’ll give us a steady stream of blows without exhausting the crew. Let's get to work.
Gearhead Gearhead
Got it—forge the drum from thick iron plates, bolt the rams at equal spacing, and add counterweights to keep the swing steady. For the hydraulics, use a high‑pressure piston with a 3‑bar head—should handle the impact and give a nice extra push. I’ll reinforce the carriage with a low‑profile shield and a reinforced frame, and add a quick‑release system so if anything goes sideways we can shut it off fast. Let’s grab the iron and start hammering!
Warg Warg
All right, I’ll start on the frame and the rams. Keep the counterweights tight, and make sure the hydraulics line up straight with the ram pivots. I’ll have the crew ready to crank it up once the drum’s set. Let’s get this beast ready for the next siege.
Gearhead Gearhead
Sounds good—just double‑check the pivot alignment and run a test swing before we crank it up. Keep the crew briefed on the safety checks, and we’ll have that wall looking like it’s been chewing on a carrot by the time the drums start turning. Let's get to it!