The bulk of the nomadic contingents of the Skitarii Battle-Pilgryms are bound together as conclaves and each of these war formations is each led by an ordinator, an individual through which the will of the marshal is conducted. Attuned to an unnaturally long existence of unceasing pilgrimage and war, the Skitarii care little for the comforts of civil life nor do they possess aspiration to ascend through ranks or hierarchy. Instead, they are singularly focused on the defence of the domains of the Omnissiah and the acquisition of lost technology, to prevent it from falling into the hands of the unworthy.
| LD | CL | WP | IN | |||||||||||
| M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | LD | CL | WP | IN | SAV | INV | |
| Ordinator (⌀28mm) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | ||||||||||
| Ordinator (⌀28mm) | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4+ | 6+ |
| Battle-Pilgrym (⌀28mm) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | ||||||||||
| Battle-Pilgrym (⌀28mm) | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4+ | 6+ |
Exotic beam weapons of arcing energy or sequential explosions triggered by the death of the first victim, some weapons cause not a single casualty, but a slew of them. Such weapons are wielded with grim efficiency against close packed formations of troops on the battlefields of the Horus Heresy. The most well-known examples are the volkite weapons of Mars, but many others are known.
Unsaved Wounds inflicted by attacks with the Deflagrate (X) Special Rule can cause additional Hits.Some weapons trade precision for indiscriminate destruction, high explosive impacts that can devastate a wide area. From artillery shells to high energy blasts, such weapons are popular tools of destruction on the battlefields of the Horus Heresy.
Attacks made with the Blast (X) Special Rule use a Blast Marker to determine how many Hits are caused.The [Allegiance] Trait is used in the following Skitarii Conclaves datasheets:
The [Skitarii] Trait is used in the following Skitarii Conclaves datasheets:
Infantry units include all types of foot soldiers. Infantry are fairly slow moving, but can cross almost any terrain and make the best use of cover to avoid enemy fire.
Infantry is the most basic Type, and is applied to most Models in the game. A Model with the Infantry Type uses the Core Rules without modification, gaining neither benefit nor penalty. Models with the Infantry Type may Embark and Disembark upon Models with the Transport Sub-Type.Fleet of foot, genetically enhanced or technologically boosted, some warriors are simply faster than their peers. Such warriors can swiftly reach the most advantageous positions on the battlefield and carry the fight to the foe before they can react.
A Unit that only includes Models with the Fast (X) Special Rule gains a bonus to Rush and Charge Moves.This datasheet has Troops Battlefield Role. Full list of Skitarii Conclaves units sharing same Battlefield Role follows:
Some warriors are trained or equipped to make the most of the force of a charge. When they slam into enemy ranks, it is with the force of a thunderbolt.
On a successful Charge, a Model with the Impact (X) Special Rule temporarily increases a Characteristic by 1.| Ranged Weapon | |||||||
Ranged Weapon | R | FP | RS | AP | D | Special Rules | Traits |
| Voltlock arquebus (Ranged) | |||||||
| Voltlock arquebus (Ranged) | 20 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | Deflagrate (5) | Volkite |
| Melee Weapon | |||||||
Melee Weapon | IM | AM | SM | AP | D | Special Rules | Traits |
| Voltlock arquebus (Melee) | |||||||
| Voltlock arquebus (Melee) | I | A | +1 | 4 | 1 | Impact (I) | - |
This class of grenade contains only a small explosive charge, and is intended primarily to disorientate and distract the foe while closing on a fixed position.
Frag grenades can be used to make attacks during the Volley Step.| Ranged Weapon | |||||||
Ranged Weapon | R | FP | RS | AP | D | Special Rules | Traits |
| Frag Grenades | |||||||
| Frag Grenades | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | Blast (3") | Assault |
The humble sergeant stands as one of the greatest weapons in the arsenals of any army. Skilled in war and in leadership, each sergeant is the beating heart of their unit and the cornerstone upon which victory is built.
The following Rules apply to all Models with the Sergeant Sub-Type: