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The Retribution is an extremist paramilitary organization that grows increasingly influential in the secluded elvish nation of Ios. For reasons not fully understood, the Iosan gods are all dead or dying which is causing Iosan children to be born without souls, putting their race on the brink of extinction (as seems typical of elves in all fantasy worlds). The Retribution believes the cause of their dilemma is the use of magic by humans, and have decided the best solution is to kill every human arcanist. Given that the Iron Kingdoms are populated with thousands of humans with arcane ability of some degree, this is a hopeless task.

So far, the other nations are largely unaware or unconcerned with the Retribution's activities, so you might say they have been hugely unsuccessful in their stated purpose. In recent years the Skorne have mounted a large invasion onto Iosan lands and this has preoccupied the Retribution and the main Ios military. On the other hand, the conflict has resulted in much more of the military coming under the banner of the Retribution, vastly increasing their options.

For more backstory, refer to [[Lore - Retribution of Scyrah]]

[[File:Goreshade4.jpg|thumb|[[Lord Ghyrrshyld, the Forgiven]] ]]

={{PAGENAME}} for Beginners=
[[File:Retribution Harpy.jpg|thumb|[[Harpy]] ]]
===Aesthetic ===
Retribution has a much sleeker look than the other nations of the Iron Kingdoms as is typical of elves. There is no steam power. Rather a more arcane power source is used for their gear. The Iosans feature smooth looking quasi-futuristic weapons and armor that incorporate lots of sweeping curves and ostentatious decorations.

===Gameplay===
[[File:Garryth2.jpg|thumb|[[Garryth, Eye of Vengeance]] ]]
The Retribution is characterized by high-quality self-sufficient units, combined-arms warjacks, and slightly weaker warcasters than other factions. They are geared more toward assassination-style gameplay than most factions (which reflects their background), but also bring a strong alpha-strike quality to the table. While they are unquestionably a top four ranged faction (only Cygnar, Crucible Guard and arguably Mercenaries shoot better), they are equally adept in melee. However, they have more elite, lower model count armies and are squishier than other factions as you would expect for Elves.

If lightning is Cygnar's thing and fire is the Protectorate's thing, Retribution's thing is force fields, force weaponry and tractor beams.

{{Expand
|ID=Ret_Gameplay
|Intro=Continue reading about their gameplay style
|Content=Warcasters 
Retribution warcasters tend to be focused on support and geared towards a specific aspect of the faction (usually based on the house they belong to), though they often work well outside of their obvious niche. Additionally they tend to stick to the middle of the overall power curve of the game due to the faction's extremely potent infantry.

Casters like [[Ravyn, Eternal Light]] and [[Lord Arcanist Ossyan]] are geared heavily towards supporting Retribution's significant ranged options while [[Adeptis Rahn]] plays a strong positioning game and both [[Dawnlord Vyros]] and [[Vyros, Incissar of the Dawnguard]] heavily favor warjacks. Of special note is [[Issyria, Sibyl of Dawn]], currently the only warcaster in the game with neither a weapon nor damage-dealing spell who instead lives off of a host of powerful support abilities that work well with almost any troops in the faction.

That's not to say Retribution warcasters can't get in to the mix; [[Vyros, Incissar of the Dawnguard]] has the best defensive stat line in the game on a fast cavalry model who starts off hitting hard and reaches the upper echelon of warcaster damage output when he hits full Synergy. Likewise [[Thyron, Sword of Truth]] has great defense against ranged attacks, allowing him to close with the enemy and engage his respectable melee weapon. Others like [[Kaelyssa, Night's Whisper]] and [[Garryth, Blade of Retribution]] prefer to hang back and support their armies with accurate gunfire.

Warjacks 
Retribution's warjacks (called myrmidons in the fiction) are broadly divided into two types: [[Shyeel]] and [[Vyre]].

* House Shyeel jacks all sport Force Fields of various strength. Most of the time, enemy attacks have to take down this field first, and only thereafter can they start damaging the jack's grid. These jacks have a separate Generator system, which grants them their Field Dependent abilities. If the generator is crippled, most of these abilities are gone. A jack can spend 1 focus/turn to recharge its fields, and remove D3+1 damage points from it, unless the Generator is crippled. They have above-average SPD with average DEF and ARM and lower base damage output.
* House Vyre jacks lack Force Fields, but are more heavily armoured, and have built-in special abilities on their guns and themselves. They have average SPD with average DEF and slightly above-average ARM paired with average damage output.
* Every heavy jack (with the exception of [[Hemera]]) has two melee initials and a gun, giving Retribution battlegroups a level of flexibility not found in other factions.

The effect of this is that Retribution players have the options of taking the right warjack for the job and (in the case of heavies) always having access to a boostable magical ranged weapon. The downside of this is that Retribution heavy warjacks tend to come with a high points value.

The light warjacks tend to be specialized to a role and thus don't suffer from the same point jump that the heavies do when compared to their counterparts in other factions. The [[Griffon]] is notable for it's high SPD, good ARM, and solid damage output, while the [[Harpy]] and [[Siren]] both carry a potent mix of ranged and melee capabilities.

Units 
They have the [[Houseguard]] units with lighter armour, and the [[Dawnguard]] units, with better protection, stronger offensive capabilities, but higher price. [[Mage Hunter]] units are your elusive troops, characterised by solid manoeuvrability, high DEF, low ARM, and usually the Stealth special rule. Units with abilities to move the enemy around the battlefield can also be found in abundance in the Retribution's arsenal; mostly among the House [[Shyeel]] units.
}}

===Starter Sets===
[[File: Ret battlebox.png|thumb|Starter Set]]
[[File:Retribution Hyperion.jpg|thumb|[[Hyperion]] ]]
The MK3 Battle Box for the Retribution consists of [[Magister Helynna]], and a [[Griffon]], [[Chimera]], and [[Manticore]] as the battlegroup. See individual model entries for further information.

The MK2 Battle Box contained [[Kaelyssa, Night's Whisper]], [[Griffon]], [[Chimera]], and [[Manticore]]. Due to re-balancing on edition change this is no longer a valid caster choice for official Journeyman Leagues, so ensure that if purchasing for one you buy the new version.

===Other good early purchases ===
As of 2020.04 most veteran Retribution players agree that you should put pretty much the same group of models in every army list, regardless of caster.

That group of models is:
{{Ret buy list text}}

The reason why they form the core of Retribution is:

''[[Dawnguard Trident]]
: Speed, armour and lots of guns all at the cost of a premium Warjack. It’s very difficult not to want to take two if you are not running a Battlegroup caster.

''[[Arcantrik Force Generator]]
: Synergises well with anything that sports a hefty gun, which includes many of the models on this core list.

''[[Harpy]]
: Generally regarded as one of the strongest lights in the game, due to its utilitarian ranged and melee presence and reasonable price tag.

''[[House Vyre Electromancers]]
: While an unorthodox Retribution unit, they benefit nicely from boosts to their range and having huge bases to hide behind.

''[[Arcanist Mechanik]]
: Currently he can enter into all of the theme forces, and offers near-unparalleled warjack support. For a mere 2 points apiece it is often worth buying three straight away (max FA).

''[[Ghost Sniper]]
: 2 Ghost Snipers form 1 Req point, they feature in 2 themes and they are excellent solo hunters with vs little nuisance. Given how cheap they are even not as a Requisition option you can usually fit one in to a list.

''[[Eiryss1]]
: The most expensive small-based solo (points wise) Retribution has. Her Disruptor Bolt attack can be game winning, crippling enemy warcasters and warlocks. Alternatively [[Eiryss, Angel of Retribution|Eiryss2]] focuses on stripping off enemy support spells from vital units.

''[[Scythe]]
: like a gun platform on legs Scythe has multi-fire and murders infantry, She is also a mercenary so so can fit in any theme but will take a Merc slot in most.

''[[Hermit]]
: Along with Scythe, Sylas, and Eiryss this is another Mercenary who becomes friendly faction in a Retribution force, so can slot into a lot of lists and themes easily.
{{LOSbox|[https://www.loswarmachine.com/brawlmachine/2021/5/7/brawlmachine-list-building-retribution-of-scyrah Brawlmachine List Building - Retribution]
|In 2021.05 Phillip Melvin, one of the LOS authors, wrote an excellent article for how to start Retribution. It is based on the newbie-friendly [[Brawlmachine]] format (25 point limit). The article contains a different list for each Retribution theme, and advice on how to expand those lists beyond 25 points.}}

===Starting a Theme Force===
[[File:MageHunterStrikeForce.jpg|thumb|[[Mage Hunter Strike Force]] ]]
[[File:Retribution Daemon.jpg|thumb |[[Daemon]] ]]
{{Starting a Theme Force text}}

=Theme Forces=
[[File:Retribution AFG.jpg|thumb |[[Arcantrik Force Generator]] ]]
[[File:HouseVyreElectromancers.jpg|thumb |[[House Vyre Electromancers]] ]]
===[[Defenders of Ios]]===
This is an infantry theme force, formed around the Houseguard, complemented by troops from other houses and the Nyss exiles.

{{DoI models}}

Here's some examples of the model aesthetic for this theme

<Gallery>
File:HeavyRifleTeam.jpg
File:StormfallArchers.jpg
File:HouseguardHalberdiers.jpg
File:Lys Healer.jpg
File:Retribution Hypnos.jpg
</Gallery>

===[[Forges of War]]===
This is Retribution's warjack-centric theme. If you want stompy elf robots, look here (it does only allow House Shyeel's warjacks, however).

{{FoW models}}

Here's some examples of the model aesthetic for this theme

<Gallery>
File:Retribution Discordia.jpg
File:Retribution Phoenix.jpg
File:HouseShyeelArtificer.jpg
File:House Shyeel Arcanists.jpg
File:Helios.jpg
</Gallery>

===[[Legion of Dawn]]===
Another infantry theme force, this time focusing on the more elite Dawnguard troops.

{{LoD models}}

Here's some examples of the model aesthetic for this theme

<Gallery>
File:Retribution Imperatus.jpg
File:Sentinels1.jpg
File:Dawnguard Trident.jpg
File:Vyros2.jpg
File:DawnguardSycir.jpg
</Gallery>

===[[Shadows of the Retribution]]===
This is ''the'' ninja theme! Lots of stealthy skirmish infantry with good DEF and maneuverability, but poor ARM and hitpoints.

{{SotR models}}

Here's some examples of the model aesthetic for this theme

<Gallery>
File:Retribution Moros.jpg
File:Retribution Eyriss3.jpg
File:Garryth1.jpg
File:MageHunterAssassin.jpg
File:Spears-of-Scyrah.jpg
</Gallery>

= List of Models =
=== Warcasters ===
{| class="wikitable"
| Elara1 || ''Refer to Retribution solos, below
{{WN|Elara2 | Elara, Death's Shadow}}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Falcir1 | Falcir, the Merciless}}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Garryth1 | Garryth, Blade of Retribution}}
{{WN|Garryth2 | Garryth, Eye of Vengeance}}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Goreshade -1 | Lord Ghyrrshyld of House Vyre}} ''(Not tournament legal)''
|-
| Goreshade1 to 3 || Refer to [[Cryx]] warcasters
{{WN|Goreshade4 | Lord Ghyrrshyld, the Forgiven}}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Helynna1| Magister Helynna}}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Issyria1 | Issyria, Sibyl of Dawn}}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Kaelyssa1 | Kaelyssa, Night's Whisper}}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Ossyan1 | Lord Arcanist Ossyan}}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Rahn1 | Adeptis Rahn}}
{{GAP}}
|-
{{WN|Ravyn1 | Ravyn, Eternal Light}}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Thyron1 | Thyron, Sword of Truth}}
{{GAP}}
{{WN|Vyros1 | Dawnlord Vyros}}
{{WN|Vyros2 | Vyros, Incissar of the Dawnguard}}
|}

[[File:Rahn1.jpg|thumb|[[Adeptis Rahn]] ]]
[[File:Sentinels1.jpg|thumb|[[Dawnguard Sentinels]] ]]

===House Shyeel Warjacks===
* '''Light
** [[Aspis]]
** [[Chimera]]
** [[Gorgon]]
** [[Griffon]]
** ''[[Moros]]'' - (Bonded with [[Garryth]])

* '''Heavy
** ''[[Discordia]]'' - (Bonded with [[Rahn]])
** ''[[Hemera]]'' - (Bonded with [[Issyria]])
** [[Hydra]]
** ''[[Imperatus]]'' - (Bonded with [[Vyros]])
** [[Manticore]]
** [[Phoenix]]

* '''Colossal
** [[Helios]]
** [[Hyperion]]

===House Vyre Warjacks===
* '''Light
** [[Harpy]]
** [[Siren]]

* '''Heavy
** [[Aeternae]]
** [[Banshee]]
** [[Daemon]]
** ''[[Hypnos]]'' - (Bonded with [[Ossyan]])
** [[Sphinx]]

=== Battle Engines===
*[[Arcantrik Force Generator]]
*[[Dawnguard Trident]]

=== Units ===
* ''[[Cylena Raefyll & Nyss Hunters]]'' - (Partisans)
* [[Dawnguard Destors]]
* [[Dawnguard Invictors]]
** CA - Officer & Standard Bearer
* [[Dawnguard Sentinels]]
** CA - Officer & Standard Bearer
* [[Heavy Rifle Team]]
* [[House Ellowuyr Swordsmen]]
** CA - Officer & Standard Bearer
* [[House Ellowuyr Wardens]]
* [[House Shyeel Arcanists]]
* [[House Shyeel Battle Mages]]
* [[House Vyre Electromancers]]
* [[Houseguard Halberdiers]]
** CA - Officer & Standard Bearer
* [[Houseguard Riflemen]]
** CA - Officer & Standard Bearer
* [[Mage Hunter Infiltrators]]
* [[Mage Hunter Strike Force]]
** CA - Commander
* [[Ryssovass Defenders]]
* ''[[Spears of Scyrah]]
* [[Stormfall Archers]]

* '''Special Unit Attachments
** WA - [[Soulless Escort]] - (can attach to any Retribution unit)
** CA - [[Eiryss, Mage Hunter Commander]] - (can attach to any [[Mage Hunter]] unit)

=== Solos ===
Retribution includes a large number of [[Partisan]] solos, including most elvish [[Mercenaries]] & [[Minions]]
* ''[[Aelyth Vyr, Blade of Nyssor]]
* [[Arcanist Mechanik]]
* [[Dawnguard Destor Thane]]
* [[Dawnguard Sentinel Scyir]] - ([[Jack Marshal]])
* Eiryss1: ''[[Eiryss, Mage Hunter of Ios]]'' - (Partisan)
* Eiryss2: ''[[Eiryss, Angel of Retribution]]'' - (Partisan)
* Eiryss3: Refer above to Attachments
* Eiryss4: ''[[Eiryss, Fortune Hunter of Ios]]'' - (Partisan)
* Elara1: ''[[Elara, Tyro of the Third Chamber]]'' - ([[Battlegroup Controller|"Junior Warcaster"]])
* Elara2: Refer to Warcasters
* [[Fane Knight Guardian]] - ([[Attached|Warcaster Attachment]])
* ''[[Fane Knight Skeryth Issyen]]
* [[Ghost Sniper]]
* ''[[Hermit of Henge Hold]]'' - (Partisan)
* [[House Ellowuyr Warden Executioner]]
* [[House Shyeel Artificer]] - ([[Jack Marshal]])
* [[House Shyeel Magister]]
* [[Houseguard Thane]]
* ''[[Lanyssa Ryssyl, Nyss Sorceress]]'' - (Partisan)
* [[Lys Healer]]
* [[Mage Hunter Assassin]]
* ''[[Narn, Mage Hunter of Ios]]
* ''[[Nayl]]
* [[Priest of Nyssor]]
* ''[[Scythe]]'' - (Partisan)
* [[Soulless Voidtracer]]
* ''[[Sylys Wyshnalyrr]]'' - ([[Attached|Warcaster Attachment]], Partisan)

=Mercenaries that work for the Retribution=
[[File:Eiryss2.jpg|thumb|[[Eiryss, Angel of Retribution]] ]]
Refer to [[Who works for Whom]] and/or [[:Category: Retribution of Scyrah Mercenary]]

=Designer's Notes 2016=
Just before the launch of the mk3 ruleset, the game developers did a series of Insider articles about what they saw as each Faction's "Core Identity". Although it's a little dated now, it is still an interesting insight to how they view Retribution [http://privateerpress.com/community/privateer-insider/insider-05-09-2016 2016.05 Retribution Preview].

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