One of the earliest products of the arms race between Khador and Cygnar, the Nomad was designed with only one purpose: cutting open heavy armor like a tin can. It inflicted terrible damage with a massive battle blade inspired by the favored weapon of the Caspian sword knights. The Nomad served ably for over a century, fighting in every conflict Cygnar waged with its hostile neighbors, including being allocated liberally to western fortresses defending against Cryx. It was among the first chassis designs in Cygnar that was produced in bulk, with warjack shops in different cities building parts to the same specifications and design. Over time the Cygnaran Armory began to emphasize complex mechanikal designs that could fulfill multiple battle roles. When the last active Nomad was decommissioned in 563 AR, more than one field mechanik mourned the loss of a practical, useful, and easily repaired ’jack.
The Nomad is a simple but effective monster of bolted iron with a reinforced frame. A small buckler above one hand grants it additional protection without affecting its ability to open and close that hand. A ’jack’s hands are especially important to mercenary companies, who use them to make up for a lack of available labor. Indeed, the Nomad has become a mainstay for many sell-sword bands throughout western Immoren based on its reliability and straightforward maintenance. Though its design predates anyone living today, the Nomad shows no sign of being truly retired. It is an iron reminder that newer does not always mean better.