Scarab Occult Terminators are an elite unit within the Thousand Sons Chaos Space Marine Legion. They are highly skilled and heavily armored warriors, known for their formidable psychic powers and the imposing Terminator armor they wear. The Scarab Occult Terminators were once part of the Thousand Sons Legion, a proud and powerful Space Marine force. However, after their primarch Magnus the Red made a dark pact with the Chaos god Tzeentch, the Legion was damned and became servants of Chaos. The Scarab Occult Terminators, like the rest of the Thousand Sons, fell under the sway of Chaos and were transformed into powerful Chaos Space Marines. These warriors are equipped with a combination of advanced Terminator armor and ancient, timeless power armor.
Why can’t the public have a say in the fate of our natural environment threatened by invasive species before the government decides for them?
Months later we found out about the decision by accident and then had to request documents via freedom of information legislation to establish what happened. Paterson s curse now covers millions of hectares of land in southern Australia from WA to northern New South Wales and is estimated to cost Australian sheep and cattle producers 250 million annually through lost productivity in pastures, control costs, and wool contamination.
These warriors are equipped with a combination of advanced Terminator armor and ancient, timeless power armor. This armor provides them with immense protection, greatly enhancing their resilience on the battlefield. Additionally, their armor is adorned with intricate glyphs and symbols, representing their allegiance to Tzeentch and the mystic powers they wield.
Koster’s curse, letting loose the next lantana
Ten months ago a decision was made to abandon the eradication of a highly invasive weed, Koster’s curse, and we’ve only just found out.
There was no advance notice, no consultation and not even a requirement to let anybody know the outcome.
We only know because up until now Koster’s curse has been targeted as part of the ‘four tropical weeds eradication project’, which began in 2002 under national cost-sharing arrangements.
Initially few funds were allocated for the eradication, but this improved between 2011 and 2014 when $4.6 million over three years was allocated for eradication of the four weeds. This information was known, but it’s harder to find out what happened next.
Koster’s curse (Clidemia hirta) is a densely branching, long-lived shrub that grows to between 0.5 and 5 metres. It is predicted to cover humid coastal sites in the Northern Territory and much of northeast Queensland.
Worryingly, Koster’s curse is highly invasive, described as a ‘nightmare weed’. It has already spread from its home in South America to dominate forests in many tropical countries including Hawaii, Malaysia and Fiji. According to the federal environment department it can form ‘dense thickets that smother plantations, pastures and native vegetation, much like lantana’.
On the move
It was first found in 2001 at Julatten, 50km north of Cairns. Fortunately, the infestation was small – only a few hundred plants. But since the numerous berries can be spread by birds and wash downstream, an extensive search had to be mounted for new plants.
This all changed when a new infestation was found 150km to the south in a national park near Innisfail. It had been there some time. Eradication was to be a major undertaking and beyond the resources of the current eradication program. It was deemed not technically feasible to eradicate.
While the serious weed remains a declared pest in Queensland, a panel of state and federal public servants decided to halt the government-led eradication program. The weed will now be allowed to spread and expand its range, and could become the new lantana of the north.
Local fury
Ian Adcock, Chair of the Mitchell River Watershed Management Group found out about the decision in September and was distraught. “It beggars belief that we’re going to leave the doors open and walk away,” he said.
Ian noted that the eradication effort at Julatten that used expert field teams and local contractors was costly.
“People would be right to think that’s a lot of money to spend every year, but the teams were making great progress on getting rid of this plant. Once it gets away, we’ll be spending ten times that amount just to protect some of our key assets from being over-run.
“Our ecosystems and primary producers will be devastated by yet another invasive weed that takes expensive resources every year just to keep a paddock and a creek line cleared. In other countries graziers have had to simply walk off the land once Koster’s takes hold. It’s that bad.”
The Mitchell River Watershed Management Group has not given up. It will keep going with Koster’s curse eradication efforts near Julatten, calling on landowners, council and the rest of the community to make up for the loss of government funds. We don’t know what will happen to the new outbreak.
Keeping us in the dark
Secretive decision-making is the norm when it come to how Australia decides if it will begin or halt eradication of dangerous weeds, pests or feral animals.
In 2012 a decision by the Newman Government to abandon Queensland’s yellow crazy ant eradication program was done without consultation, without justification.
Decisions about whether to continue eradicating red imported fire ants, one of the worst invasive species ever found in Australia but one that we can still eradicate, are conducted in secret.
In 2011 the smooth newt was found in a creek to the southeast of Melbourne, the first time a newt or salamander type species had established in Australia.
Despite the potential impacts on our river systems, two years later it was decided to do nothing. Months later we found out about the decision by accident and then had to request documents via freedom of information legislation to establish what happened.
The secretive processes raise serious questions about government decision-making on whether to eradicate or not to eradicate a major new environmental pest in Australia.
Why is the public kept in the dark about the consequences of a decision before it is made?
Why can’t the public have a say in the fate of our natural environment threatened by invasive species before the government decides for them?
What chance does the community have to offer help before government abandons an eradication program?
If prevention is the stated goal of Australia’s biosecurity system and confirmed as the most cost-effective approach, why are eradication programs so readily abandoned.
One rule for agriculture, another for nature
If a pest impacts agriculture, affected industries are routinely consulted.
For a major development that affects the environment there is usually a public environmental assessment and the chance to provide submissions and participate in a public debate about its merits.
The impact of not eradicating a particular plant or animal pest will be experienced by generations of conservation land managers and volunteers. The pest may transform vast areas of Australia’s environment and be the trigger to push some species to extinction decades later. For ants like the red imported fire ant, they may completely alter the way we interact with nature and the outdoor, making many people afraid to visit open spaces and parks for fear of being attacked.
Secretive biosecurity decision-making must change. Eradication decisions must be open to public scrutiny.
This is the only way to give people a real say in their future and to put invasive species prevention into practice.
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It is highly competitive in pastures, replacing desirable plants without contributing to forage value. Paterson’s curse contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are toxic to livestock, particularly horses, though sheep can graze it for a time. Prolonged grazing of Paterson’s curse is harmful, even to sheep, because the alkaloids eventually cause liver damage, especially if stock consume large amounts of this weed in winter and spring and then graze on common heliotrope over summer.
Each Scarab Occult Terminator is armed with a powerful weapon, such as a inferno combi-bolter or a soulreaper cannon. These weapons are capable of unleashing devastating firepower, further complementing the Terminators' already formidable combat abilities. In close combat, they can wield power swords or power fists, allowing them to engage and defeat enemy forces at short range. The Scarab Occult Terminators also possess potent psychic abilities, which are derived from their connection to Tzeentch. They are able to harness the Warp, manipulating its energies to cast destructive spells and protect themselves from harm. Their psychic powers make them versatile warriors, capable of attacking from a distance or defending against incoming attacks. Despite their incredible power, the Scarab Occult Terminators are not invincible. They are susceptible to dedicated anti-terminator weaponry and can be overwhelmed by sheer numbers. However, their formidable psychic powers and heavily armored nature make them a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. In summary, the Scarab Occult Terminators are an elite unit of Chaos Space Marines within the Thousand Sons Legion. Armed with powerful weaponry, including psychic abilities, and clad in ancient Terminator armor, they are fearsome adversaries in combat. Their allegiance to Tzeentch and their mastery of destructive magic make them a formidable force that strikes fear into the hearts of their enemies..
Reviews for "Unleashing Tzeentch's Fury: The Warlord Titans Piloted by Scarab Occult Terminators"
1. Sarah - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Scarab Occult Terminators. I found them to be clunky and lacking in versatility on the battlefield. Their high points cost was not justified by their performance. Additionally, their Psychic powers were underwhelming and didn't provide any substantial advantage in combat. Overall, I feel like there are much better options available in the Thousand Sons army that can provide more value for the points spent.
2. Mark - 1 star - I regret investing in the Scarab Occult Terminators for my army. Not only did they not live up to the hype, but their limited range weapons made them almost useless in certain situations. Their slow movement also made it difficult to get them into proper positions on the battlefield. Additionally, their high points cost meant that I had to sacrifice other units in order to field them, which further weakened my army composition. I would not recommend them to anyone looking for effective and versatile units.
3. Rachel - 2 stars - The Scarab Occult Terminators were a huge disappointment for me. Their lack of mobility made it difficult to engage with enemy units effectively, and their slow movement often left them vulnerable to being outmaneuvered by faster opponents. Their shooting attacks were also lackluster, and they often failed to make a significant impact on the battlefield. Overall, I feel like there are much better options available for the Thousand Sons army, and I regret spending points on these Terminators.