Space Marines – Relic Contemptor Dreadnought
| No | NAME | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | A | Ld | Sv | Base |
140 Relic Contemptor Dreadnought (base: 60mm) |
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| 1 | 140 Relic Contemptor Dreadnought |
8" | 3+ | 3+ | 7 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 3+ | 60mm |
A Relic Contemptor Dreadnought is equipped with: 2 heavy plasma cannons.
WEAPON | RANGE | TYPE | S | AP | D | ABILITIES |
+5 Contemptor plasma blaster | ||||||
Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | ||||||
+5 Contemptor plasma blaster | Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | |||||
| - Standard | ||||||
| - Standard | 18" | Assault 2 | 7 | -3 | 1 | - |
| - Supercharge | ||||||
| - Supercharge | 18" | Assault 2 | 8 | -3 | 2 | Each time an unmodified hit roll of 1 is made for an attack with this weapon profile, the bearer suffers 1 mortal wound after shooting with this weapon. |
| Each time an unmodified hit roll of 1 is made for an attack with this weapon profile, the bearer suffers 1 mortal wound after shooting with this weapon. | ||||||
+5 Conversion beam cannon | ||||||
Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | ||||||
+5 Conversion beam cannon | Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | |||||
| - Short range | ||||||
| - Short range | 0-24" | Heavy D3 | 6 | -1 | 2 | Blast |
| Blast | ||||||
| - Medium range | ||||||
| - Medium range | 24-48" | Heavy D3 | 7 | -2 | 3 | Blast |
| Blast | ||||||
| - Long range | ||||||
| - Long range | 48-72" | Heavy D3 | 8 | -3 | 4 | Blast |
| Blast | ||||||
+25 Cyclone missile launcher | ||||||
Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | ||||||
+25 Cyclone missile launcher | Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | |||||
| - Frag missile | ||||||
| - Frag missile | 36" | Heavy 2D6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Blast |
| Blast | ||||||
| - Krak missile | ||||||
| - Krak missile | 36" | Heavy 2 | 8 | -2 | D6 | - |
+5 Graviton blaster | ||||||
+5 Graviton blaster | 18" | Assault 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 | Each time an attack made with this weapon is allocated to a model with a Save characteristic of 3+ or better, that attack has a Damage characteristic of 2. |
| Each time an attack made with this weapon is allocated to a model with a Save characteristic of 3+ or better, that attack has a Damage characteristic of 2. | ||||||
+5 Heavy flamer | ||||||
+5 Heavy flamer | 12" | Heavy D6 | 5 | -1 | 1 | Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. |
| Each time an attack is made with this weapon, that attack automatically hits the target. | ||||||
Heavy plasma cannon | ||||||
Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | ||||||
Heavy plasma cannon | Before selecting targets, select one of the profiles below to make attacks with. | |||||
| - Standard | ||||||
| - Standard | 36" | Heavy D3 | 7 | -3 | 2 | Blast |
| Blast | ||||||
| - Supercharge | ||||||
| - Supercharge | 36" | Heavy D3 | 8 | -3 | 3 | Blast. Each time an unmodified hit roll of 1 is made for an attack with this weapon profile, the bearer suffers 1 mortal wound after shooting with this weapon. |
| Blast. Each time an unmodified hit roll of 1 is made for an attack with this weapon profile, the bearer suffers 1 mortal wound after shooting with this weapon. | ||||||
+10 Kheres-pattern assault cannon | ||||||
+10 Kheres-pattern assault cannon | 24" | Heavy 6 | 7 | -1 | 1 | - |
+10 Multi-melta | ||||||
+10 Multi-melta | 24" | Heavy 2 | 8 | -4 | D6 | Each time an attack made with this weapon targets a unit within half range, that attack has a Damage characteristic of D6+2. |
| Each time an attack made with this weapon targets a unit within half range, that attack has a Damage characteristic of D6+2. | ||||||
| Storm bolter | ||||||
| Storm bolter | 24" | Rapid Fire 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | - |
+15 Twin autocannon | ||||||
+15 Twin autocannon | 48" | Heavy 4 | 7 | -1 | 2 | - |
+15 Twin heavy bolter | ||||||
+15 Twin heavy bolter | 36" | Heavy 6 | 5 | -1 | 2 | - |
+25 Twin lascannon | ||||||
+25 Twin lascannon | 48" | Heavy 2 | 9 | -3 | D6 | - |
+15 Twin volkite culverin | ||||||
+15 Twin volkite culverin | 45" | Heavy 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | Each time an attack is made with this weapon, an unmodified wound roll of 6 inflicts 1 mortal wound on the target in addition to any normal damage. |
| Each time an attack is made with this weapon, an unmodified wound roll of 6 inflicts 1 mortal wound on the target in addition to any normal damage. | ||||||
+5 Dreadnought chainfist | ||||||
+5 Dreadnought chainfist | Melee | Melee | x2 | -4 | 2D3 | Each time an attack made with this weapon is allocated to a VEHICLE model, that attack has a Damage characteristic of 6. |
| Each time an attack made with this weapon is allocated to a VEHICLE model, that attack has a Damage characteristic of 6. | ||||||
| Dreadnought combat weapon | ||||||
| Dreadnought combat weapon | Melee | Melee | x2 | -3 | 3 | - |
WARGEAR OPTIONS | |
WARGEAR OPTIONS |
• Each of this model’s heavy plasma cannons can be replaced with one of the following: 1 conversion beam cannon; 1 kheres-pattern assault cannon; 1 multi-melta; 1 twin autocannon; 1 twin heavy bolter; 1 twin lascannon; 1 twin volkite culverin; 1 Dreadnought chainfist and 1 storm bolter; 1 Dreadnought combat weapon and 1 storm bolter. • Each of this model’s storm bolters can be replaced with one of the following: 1 graviton blaster; 1 heavy flamer; 1 Contemptor plasma blaster. • This model can be equipped with 1 cyclone missile launcher.
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ABILITIES | |
ABILITIES |
Angels of Death, Martial Legacy Duty Eternal: Each time an attack is allocated to this model, subtract 1 from the Damage characteristic of that attack (to a minimum of 1). Atomantic Shielding: This model has a 5+ invulnerable save. Explodes: When this model is destroyed, roll one D6 before removing it from play. On a 6 it explodes, and each unit within 3" suffers 1 mortal wound. |
| FACTION KEYWORDS: IMPERIUM, ADEPTUS ASTARTES, | |
| KEYWORDS: VEHICLE, CORE, DREADNOUGHT, RELIC, CONTEMPTOR DREADNOUGHT | |
Datasheet-related Stratagems
ROUTEFINDERS1CP
Strike Force Rhalion – Boarding Actions – Battle Tactic Stratagem
Guided by cunning Scouts, aided by the lore and far-reaching perceptions of Codicier Bhakir bal Mahru and his Tome Keepers, these warriors exploit every route through the Herald of Misery to outmanoeuvre and outflank their foes.
Use this Stratagem in the Fight phase, when a STRIKE FORCE RHALION unit from your army is selected to fight. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit makes a pile-in or consolidation move, it can move up to an additional 3".
FURIOUS MOMENTUM1CP
Strike Force Rhalion – Boarding Actions – Battle Tactic Stratagem
All too aware that they are battling their way through an Ark seething with foes, Rhalions warriors know they must strike hard and fast to cut through the enemy and be gone before overwhelming numbers can converge upon them.
Use this Stratagem in the Fight phase, when a STRIKE FORCE RHALION unit from your army is selected to fight. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, on an unmodified hit roll of 6, that attack scores one additional hit.
MASTERFUL DUELLISTS1CP/2CP
Strike Force Rhalion – Boarding Actions – Battle Tactic Stratagem
Those warriors schooled in combat by Lieutenant Leodas demonstrate a particular duellists skill at close quarters. Their flair and fury swiftly see their enemies’ defences laid bare.
Use this Stratagem in the Fight phase, when a STRIKE FORCE RHALION unit from your army is selected as the target of an attack. Until the end of the phase, each time an attack is made against that unit, an unmodified hit roll of 1-3 for that attack fails, irrespective of any abilities that the weapon or the model making the attack may have. If that unit has the TERMINATOR keyword, this Stratagem costs 2CP; otherwise, it costs 1CP.
THE STRENGTH OF THE EMPEROR1CP
Space Marines – Boarding Actions – Battle Tactic Stratagem
Blessed with incredible strength, Space Marines deliver blows that inflict terrifying damage.
Use this Stratagem in the Fight phase, when an ADEPTUS ASTARTES unit from your army is selected to fight. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit makes a melee attack, add 1 to the Strength characteristic of that attack and an unmodified hit roll of 6 automatically wounds the target.
NO MATTER THE ODDS1CP
Space Marines – Crimson Fists – Boarding Actions – Battle Tactic Stratagem
Even when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds, the Crimson Fists emerge bloodied but victorious with bolters roaring.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase, when a CRIMSON FISTS unit from your army is selected to shoot. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit makes an attack with a bolt weapon, on an unmodified hit roll of 5+, that attack scores one additional hit.
INTRACTABLE1CP
Space Marines – Dark Angels – Boarding Actions – Battle Tactic Stratagem
Although stubborn warriors, even the resolute Dark Angels know that a fighting retreat can be the wisest course.
Use this Stratagem in your Movement phase, when a DARK ANGELS unit from your army is selected to Fall Back.
- If that unit has the Inner Circle ability, do not roll 2D6 to see if it can Fall Back - it can automatically do so.
- That unit is eligible to shoot this turn.
CAST OUT THY BLACKENED SOUL2CP
Exorcists – Battle Tactic Stratagem
Daemonic possession gives each battle-brother of the Exorcists a personal revelation about the nature of daemonkind, and with this knowledge they banish their foe.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase, when an EXORCISTS CORE or EXORCISTS CHARACTER unit from your army is selected to shoot, or the Fight phase, when an EXORCISTS CORE or EXORCISTS CHARACTER unit from your army is selected to fight. Select one enemy CHAOS DAEMON unit within 12" of that unit. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that friendly unit makes an attack against that enemy unit, you can re-roll the wound roll.
SKOVAKARAH UHL ZAÛRN!1CP/2CP
Emperor’s Spears – Battle Tactic Stratagem
The battle cry of the Emperor’s Spears is the call that precedes their red work.
Use this Stratagem in the Fight phase, when an EMPEROR’S SPEARS CORE or EMPEROR’S SPEARS CHARACTER unit from your army that made a charge move, was charged or performed a Heroic Intervention this turn is selected to fight. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit makes a melee attack, add 1 to that attack’s wound roll. If that unit contains 5 or fewer models, this Stratagem costs 1CP; otherwise, it costs 2CP.
SIEGE MASTERS1CP
Space Marines – Imperial Fists – Boarding Actions – Battle Tactic Stratagem
The Imperial Fists drill tirelessly with their armaments, perfecting the art of purging their foes from defensive positions with hails of pinpoint fire.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase, when an IMPERIAL FISTS unit from your army is selected to shoot. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit makes a ranged attack, the target does not receive the benefits of cover against that attack.
KILLING BLOW1CP
Wolfspear – Battle Tactic Stratagem
When their prey is bleeding out, the Wolfspear strike hardest to deliver the killing blow.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase or the Fight phase, when a WOLFSPEAR CORE unit from your army is selected to shoot or fight. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, if the target of that attack was below Half Strength when it was selected as the target, or if the target has a Starting Strength of 1 and had half or less of its wounds remaining when it was selected as the target, add 1 to the wound roll.
TRACK AND HUNT1CP
Wolfspear – Battle Tactic Stratagem
No foe can escape the hunt, nor hide from the master trackers of the Wolfspear.
Use this Stratagem at the end of your Movement phase. Select one friendly WOLFSPEAR CORE unit, then select one enemy unit within 24" of it. Until the end of your turn, each time a model in that unit makes an attack against that enemy unit, that enemy unit does not receive the benefits of cover for that attack.
NO CLEMENCY1CP/2CP
Space Marines – Iron Hands – Boarding Actions – Battle Tactic Stratagem
Logic dictates that, once a foe has been marked for destruction, the Iron Hands must not relent until the target is annihilated.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase or the Fight phase, when an IRON HANDS unit from your army is selected to shoot or fight. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit makes an attack that targets a unit below Half-strength, add 1 to that attack’s wound roll. If that IRON HANDS unit has the TERMINATOR keyword, this Stratagem costs 2CP; otherwise, it costs 1CP.
FLAMECRAFT1CP
Space Marines – Salamanders – Boarding Actions – Battle Tactic Stratagem
No warriors can coax the searing spirits of flamers to brighter or more destructive life than those from volcanic Nocturne.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase, when a SALAMANDERS unit from your army is selected to shoot. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit makes an attack with a flame or melta weapon, add 1 to that attack’s wound roll.
CRUSADER’S WRATH2CP
Black Templars – Battle Tactic Stratagem
At a critical point in the battle, the Black Templar host channels its fervour into their strikes, breaking the back of the enemy force in a hatred-fuelled flurry of blows.
Use this Stratagem in your Command phase, if the Assault doctrine is active for your army. Until the start of your next Command phase, each time a BLACK TEMPLARS model from your army makes an attack with a Pistol or Melee weapon, on an unmodified wound roll of 6, improve the Armour Penetration characteristic of that attack by 1. This is cumulative with the bonus from the Assault Doctrine. You can only use this Stratagem once.
VICIOUS RIPOSTE1CP
Black Templars – Battle Tactic Stratagem
Every blow struck against a Black Templar is answered in kind. Even as they are laid low, their blades still lash out at the enemies of the divine Emperor.
Use this Stratagem at the start of the Fight phase. Select one BLACK TEMPLARS CORE unit from your army. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit is destroyed by a melee attack and does not explode, roll one D6: on a 5+, after the attacking models unit has finished making its attacks, it suffers 1 mortal wound (a unit can suffer a maximum of 6 mortal wounds per phase as the result of this ability).
DEVOUT PUSH1CP
Black Templars – Battle Tactic Stratagem
With a zealous cry, the Black Templars press forward towards victory.
Use this Stratagem at the start of the Fight phase. Select one BLACK TEMPLARS CORE or BLACK TEMPLARS CHARACTER unit from your army, then select one of the following:
- If that unit is not within Engagement Range of an enemy unit, make a Normal Move of up to 3" with that unit. It must end this move either closer to the closest enemy unit or closer to the closest objective marker. That unit cannot use this move to embark within a TRANSPORT model.
- If that unit is within Engagement Range of any enemy units, make a pile-in move with that unit.
SPEED OF THE HURRICANE1CP
Space Marines – White Scars – Boarding Actions – Battle Tactic Stratagem
It is said on Chogoris that the sons of the Khan ride the storm-winds themselves, racing swift and wrathful into war.
Use this Stratagem in your Movement phase, when a WHITE SCARS unit from your army is selected to Advance. Do not make an Advance roll for that unit. Instead, until the end of the phase, add 8" to the Move characteristic of models in that unit.
STRENGTH OF THE PRIMARCH1CP
Salamanders – Battle Tactic Stratagem
When facing the largest enemies, Vulkan’s sons draw upon their gene-sire’s titanic might, their strength terrible to behold.
Use this Stratagem at the start of the Fight phase. Select one SALAMANDERS unit from your army. Until the end of that phase, add 1 to the Strength characteristic of models in that unit, and when resolving an attack made with a melee weapon by a model in that unit, on an unmodified wound roll of 6 double the Damage characteristic of that weapon for that attack.
THE CRUCIBLE OF BATTLE1CP
Salamanders – Battle Tactic Stratagem
Only where the battle is fiercest and the enemy can be faced eye to eye can the Salamanders truly be tested.
Use this Stratagem in the Shooting or Fight phase, when a SALAMANDERS CORE or SALAMANDERS CHARACTER unit from your army is chosen to shoot or fight with. Until the end of that phase, when resolving an attack made by a model in that unit, add 1 to the wound roll.
FLAMECRAFT2CP
Salamanders – Battle Tactic Stratagem
No warriors can coax the searing spirits of flamers to brighter or more destructive life than those from volcanic Nocturne.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase, when a SALAMANDERS unit from your army is chosen to shoot with. Until the end of that phase, when a model in that unit shoots with a flame weapon, do not roll to determine the number of attacks made with that weapon; instead, the maximum number of attacks are made with that weapon (e.g. 6 attacks are made with a Heavy D6 weapon).
BOLTER DRILL2CP
Imperial Fists – Battle Tactic Stratagem
The sons of Dorn maintain strict fire discipline, standing shoulder to shoulder as they unleash devastating volleys of bolt rounds into the foe.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase, when you choose an IMPERIAL FISTS CORE or IMPERIAL FISTS CHARACTER unit from your army to shoot with. Until the end of that phase, when resolving an attack made by a model in that unit with a bolt weapon, an unmodified hit roll of 6 scores 1 additional hit.
WRATHFUL MACHINE SPIRIT2CP
Iron Hands – Battle Tactic Stratagem
Carefully cogitated binharic prayers can focus a machine spirit’s ire into near-obsessive hatred of its chosen target.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase or the Fight phase, when an IRON HANDS VEHICLE model from your army is chosen to shoot with or fight with. Until the end of that phase, when resolving an attack made by that model, you can re-roll the hit roll.
WIND-SWIFT2CP
White Scars – Battle Tactic Stratagem
It is said on Chogoris that the sons of the Khan ride the stormwinds themselves, racing swift and wrathful into war.
Use this Stratagem in your Movement phase after a WHITE SCARS unit (excluding ARTILLERY) from your army has made a Normal Move or has Fallen Back. That unit can make an Advance move. Until the end of the turn, that unit cannot shoot, declare a charge or attempt to manifest any psychic powers.
ARMOUR OF CONTEMPT1CP
Adeptus Astartes – Epic Deed Stratagem
The belligerency of some Adeptus Astartes machine spirits makes them unyielding foes to face.
Use this Stratagem in any phase, when an ADEPTUS ASTARTES VEHICLE model from your army would lose a wound as the result of a mortal wound. Until the end of the phase, each time that model would lose a wound as the result of a mortal wound, roll one D6: on a 5+, that wound is not lost.
WISDOM OF THE ANCIENTS1CP
Adeptus Astartes – Epic Deed Stratagem
Each fallen champion who rests within the sarcophagus of a Dreadnought has seen a thousand battles and slain foes beyond counting. All such noble warriors are immensely inspiring to their battle-brothers.
Use this Stratagem in your Command phase. Select one ADEPTUS ASTARTES DREADNOUGHT model from your army (excluding WULFEN and DEATH COMPANY models). Until the start of your next Command phase, that model gains either the Rites of Battle ability or the Tactical Precision ability, as shown below:
- Rites of Battle (Aura): While a friendly CORE unit is within 6" of this model, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, re-roll a hit roll of 1.
- Tactical Precision (Aura): While a friendly CORE unit is within 6" of this model, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, re-roll a wound roll of 1.
MARCH OF THE ANCIENTS1CP
Iron Hands – Requisition Stratagem
More than one Iron Father in the Chapter’s history has known the honour of ascending to a Dreadnought sarcophagus.
Use this Stratagem before the battle, after nominating a model to be your WARLORD. Select one IRON HANDS DREADNOUGHT model from your army. That model gains the CHARACTER keyword; add 1 to the Attacks and Leadership characteristics of that model. You can only use this Stratagem once per battle.
ORISON CULT1CP/2CP
Exorcists – Requisition Stratagem
The Chapter houses a series of cults, each a proud sub-sect with traditions and associations concerning the role of a battle-brother on the battlefield.
Use this Stratagem before the battle, when you are mustering your army, if every unit in your army has the ADEPTUS ASTARTES keyword (excluding AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM and UNALIGNED units). Select one EXORCISTS CORE or EXORCISTS CHARACTER unit from your army, then select one combat doctrine. Once per battle, in your Command phase, you can select that combat doctrine to be active for that unit instead of any other combat doctrine until the start of your next Command phase. If that unit contains 5 or fewer models, this Stratagem costs 1CP; otherwise, it costs 2CP.
HUNTERS’ FUSILLADE1CP
White Scars – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
White Scars train tirelessly to accurately fire even the heaviest weapons whilst racing into battle.
Use this Stratagem when a WHITE SCARS unit from your army Advances. Until the end of the turn, Heavy weapons and Rapid Fire weapons models in that unit are equipped with are treated as Assault weapons (e.g. a Rapid Fire 2 weapon is treated as an Assault 2 weapon).
CLOSE-RANGE BOLTER FIRE2CP
Imperial Fists – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
The ability to hose your foe in bolter fire while battling toe to toe has proven vital across countless trenches and battlements.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase, when you choose an IMPERIAL FISTS CORE or IMPERIAL FISTS CHARACTER unit from your army to shoot with. Until the end of that phase, bolt weapons models in that unit are equipped with have the Pistol type instead of their normal type (e.g. a Rapid Fire 2 bolt weapon becomes Pistol 2).
THE FIRES OF BATTLE1CP
Salamanders – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
The Salamanders’ expertise with weapons that recall their volcanic heritage is unmatched.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase or in your opponent’s Charge phase, when a SALAMANDERS model from your army shoots with a flame weapon or melta weapon. Until the end of that phase, when resolving an attack made with that weapon, on an unmodified wound roll of 4+ the target suffers 1 mortal wound in addition to any normal damage (a maximum of 3 mortal wounds can be inflicted per phase via this Stratagem).
IMMOLATION PROTOCOLS1CP
Salamanders – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
Even in the press and whirl of close combat, the fires of Nocturne are undimmed, a roaring inferno consuming the foe.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase, when a SALAMANDERS unit from your army is chosen to shoot with. Until the end of that phase, change the type of all flame weapons models in that unit are equipped with to Pistol (e.g. an Assault D6 flame weapon becomes Pistol D6).
ADAPTIVE STRATEGY1CP
Space Marines – Ultramarines – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
The tenets of the Codex Astartes allow for unorthodox use of combat tactics and the employment of divergent strategic doctrines if doing so will lead to victory.
Use this Stratagem in your Command phase. Select one ULTRAMARINES unit from your army that is on the battlefield. Until the start of your next Command phase, each time a model in that unit makes an attack, the Devastator Doctrine, Tactical Doctrine and Assault Doctrine are all considered to be active for that attack.
COUNTER CHARGE1CP
Space Marines – Space Wolves – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
The inter-pack dynamism of the Space Wolves ensures a fluid coordination of support that sees the Chapter’s battle-brothers launch themselves at the enemy’s throats from unexpected quarters.
Use this Stratagem in your opponent’s Charge phase. Select one SPACE WOLVES unit from your army. Until the end of the phase, that unit is eligible to perform a Heroic Intervention if it is within 6" horizontally of an enemy unit, and when performing a Heroic Intervention with that unit, you can move each model in that unit up to 6". All other rules for Heroic Interventions still apply.
STRENGTH OF CONVICTION1CP
Black Templars – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
The presence of these black-clad killers can force any challenger to back down, lest the wrath of the Emperor be visited upon them.
Use this Stratagem in your Command phase. Select one BLACK TEMPLARS CORE unit from your army. Until the start of your next Command phase, that unit has the Objective Secured ability.
INFILTRATING ADVANCE1CP
Space Marines – Raven Guard – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
At the opportune moment, Raven Guard infiltration units slip away from battle, only to relocate and strike the foe again from a different angle.
Use this Stratagem in your Movement phase, when a RAVEN GUARD unit from your army is set up within an Entry Zone. That unit can make a Normal Move of up to 6".
ON THE SCENT1CP
Wolfspear – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
Sensing when an enemy is weakened and fearing for its survival, the Wolfspear emerge from the shadows for a rapid strike.
Use this Stratagem at the start of your Charge phase. Select one enemy unit that had models destroyed or lost any wounds this turn. Until the end of the turn, each time a charge roll is made by a friendly WOLFSPEAR CORE unit, if that enemy unit was selected as a target of that charge, you can re-roll the charge roll.
SAVAGE DESTRUCTION1CP
Space Marines – Flesh Tearers – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
Enemy fighters scramble to escape the Flesh Tearers’ ferocity.
Use this Stratagem in the Morale phase, when a Morale test is failed for an enemy unit that is within Engagement Range of any FLESH TEARERS units from your army. Until the end of the turn, subtract 2 from Combat Attrition tests taken for that enemy unit.
BROTHERHOOD OF VETERANS1CP
Space Marines – Deathwatch – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
The battle-brothers of the Deathwatch hail from many different Space Marine brotherhoods, resulting in the combination of many doctrines and tactics to use against the xenos threat.
Use this Stratagem in your Command phase. Select one DEATHWATCH unit from your army, then select one Chapter Tactic or Successor Tactic. Until the end of the turn, models in that unit have that Chapter Tactic or Successor Tactic instead of the Xenos Hunters Chapter Tactic.
RED RAMPAGE1CP
Space Marines – Blood Angels – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
In times of great desperation, fury and ferocity can be a warriors strongest allies.
Use this Stratagem in the Fight phase, when a BLOOD ANGELS unit from your army is selected to fight. Until the end of the phase, each time a model in that unit makes a melee attack, on an unmodified hit roll of 6, that attack scores one additional hit.
NO MERCY, NO ESCAPE1CP
Space Marines – Black Templars – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
With glowing blades and revving chainswords, the Black Templars bar their foes’ retreat.
Use this Stratagem in your opponent’s Movement phase, when an enemy INFANTRY or BEAST unit that is within Engagement Range of any BLACK TEMPLARS units from your army is selected to Fall Back. Roll one D6: on a 4+, that enemy unit cannot Fall Back this phase and must Remain Stationary instead.
STEADY ADVANCE1CP
Space Marines – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
A measured advance allows Space Marines to unleash a steady stream of accurate fire on the move.
Use this Stratagem when an ADEPTUS ASTARTES unit from your army completes the Set Overwatch action. While that unit Sets Overwatch, it also Holds Steady.
TELEPORTARIUM1CP
Deathwatch – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
Utilising the arcane secrets of teleportation technology, the Deathwatch burst from nowhere to attack.
Use this Stratagem during deployment. Select one DEATHWATCH INFANTRY, DEATHWATCH DREADNOUGHT or DEATHWATCH BIKER unit from your army. All models in that unit gain the Teleport Strike ability. You can only use this Stratagem once, unless you are playing a Strike Force battle (in which case you can use this Stratagem twice), or an Onslaught battle (in which case you can use this Stratagem three times).
HEROES ALL1CP
Strike Force Rhalion – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
There can be no hangers-on when battling such odds. Every warrior must step forward and be counted as a champion of the Emperor and Sanguinius.
Use this Stratagem in the Heroic Interventions step of your opponent’s Charge phase. Select one STRIKE FORCE RHALION unit from your army. Until the end of the phase, that unit is eligible to perform Heroic Interventions as if it were a CHARACTER.
SELF-RELIANT1CP
Strike Force Rhalion – Boarding Actions – Strategic Ploy Stratagem
Knowing that they would be fighting alone and against trying odds aboard the Herald of Misery, Rhalions warriors brought with them all the equipment and supplies they needed to operate in isolation for many days.
Use this Stratagem in your Movement phase. Select one STRIKE FORCE RHALION unit from your army. Until the end of your next Command phase, that unit can attempt the Secure Site action as if it had the Objective Secured ability.
HERETIC’S PYRE1CP
Black Templars – Wargear Stratagem
To be entrusted with a holy flame weapon is a great honour among the warriors of the crusade. It is their duty to ensure that the greatest heretics are suitably punished with purifying flame.
Use this Stratagem at the start of your Shooting phase. Select one BLACK TEMPLARS CORE unit from your army. Until the end of the phase:
- Each time a flame weapon from that unit targets a unit that has between 6 and 10 models, it makes a minimum of 3 attacks.
- Each time a flame weapon from that unit targets a unit that has 11 or more models, do not roll dice to randomly determine how many attacks are made - instead, make the maximum possible number of attacks.
WEAPONS FROM THE DARK AGE2CP
Dark Angels – Wargear Stratagem
The Rock’s Armoury houses all manner of ancient wonders.
Use this Stratagem in your Shooting phase, when a DARK ANGELS unit from your army is selected to shoot. Until the end of the phase, add 1 to the Damage characteristic of plasma weapons models in that unit are equipped with.
RAPID FIRE
Rapid fire weapons are versatile armaments capable of aimed single shots at long range or controlled bursts of fire at close quarters.When a model shoots a Rapid Fire weapon, double the number of attacks it makes if its target is within half the weapon’s range.
- Double number of attacks made if target is within half range.
Engagement Range
Engagement Range represents the zone of threat that models present to their enemies. While a model is within 1" horizontally and 5" vertically of an enemy model, those models are within Engagement Range of each other. While two enemy models are within Engagement Range of each other, those models’ units are also within Engagement Range of each other. Models cannot be set up within Engagement Range of enemy models.- Engagement Range: 1" horizontally + 5" vertically.
- Models cannot be set up within Engagement Range of enemy models.
Charging with a Unit
Once you have chosen an eligible unit to declare a charge with, you must select one or more enemy units within 12" of it as the targets of its charge. The target(s) of this charge do not need to be visible to the charging unit. You then make a charge roll for your unit by rolling 2D6. This is the maximum number of inches each model in the charging unit can now be moved if they can make the charge move. To make a charge move, the unit’s charge roll must be sufficient that it is able to end that move in unit coherency and within Engagement Range of every unit that was a target of its charge, without moving within Engagement Range of any enemy units that were not a target of its charge. If this is possible, then the charge is successful and the models in the unit make a charge move so as to fulfil the above conditions. If this is impossible, the charge fails and no models in the charging unit move this phase.- Declare targets of the charge (must be within 12").
- Charge roll = 2D6".
- If insufficient to move charging unit into Engagement Range of all targets, charge fails.
- If charge successful, models make their charge move.
- Cannot make a charge move within Engagement Range of any unit that was not the target of the charge.
Performing a Heroic Intervention
When a unit performs a Heroic Intervention, you can move each model in that unit up to 3" – this is a Heroic Intervention move. Each model in the unit must finish its Heroic Intervention move closer to the closest enemy model. Remember that a unit must finish any type of move in unit coherency.- Heroic Intervention: Move up to 3".
- Must end closer to the closest enemy model.
Select Weapon
When a model makes a close combat attack, it must do so using a melee weapon (i.e. a weapon that has the ‘Melee’ type). The weapons a model is equipped with are described on its datasheet. If a model is not equipped with any melee weapons, or if it cannot make an attack with any of the melee weapons it is equipped with, then that model makes its attacks using a close combat weapon, which has the following profile:
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If a model has more than one melee weapon, select which it will use before resolving any attacks. If a model has more than one melee weapon and can make several attacks, it can split them between these weapons however you wish – declare which attacks are being made with which weapons before any attacks are resolved. If the selected weapon has more than one profile that you must choose between, you must declare which profile is being used at the same time. Different attacks made with such a weapon can be made using different profiles if you wish.
If your unit is making attacks with more than one melee weapon against a unit, and those weapons have different characteristics profiles, then after you have resolved an attack with one of those weapons you must, if any other weapons with the same characteristics profile are also being used to make attacks against that unit, resolve those attacks before resolving any attacks against the target with a weapon that has a different characteristics profile. Note that all the attacks you have declared are always resolved against the target unit even if, when you come to resolve an individual attack, no models in the target unit remain in range (this can happen because of models being destroyed and removed from the battlefield as the result of resolving other attacks made by the attacking model’s unit first).
- Each close combat attack is made with a melee weapon.
- A model makes attacks using the close combat weapon profile if it has no other melee weapons.
- If a unit attacks with multiple weapons, all attacks made with weapons that have the same profile must be resolved before resolving attacks with the next.
Blast Weapons
Some weapons have ‘Blast’ listed in their profile’s abilities. These are referred to as Blast weapons. In addition to the normal rules, the following rules apply to Blast weapons:- If a Blast weapon targets a unit that has between 6 and 10 models, it always makes a minimum of 3 attacks. So if, when determining how many attacks are made with that weapon, the dice rolled results in less than 3 attacks being made, make 3 attacks instead. For example, if a Grenade D6 weapon with the Blast rule targets a unit that has 6 or more models, and you roll a 2 to determine how many attacks are made, that roll is counted as being a 3 and that weapon makes three attacks against that unit.
- When a Blast weapon targets a unit that has 11 or more models, do not roll dice to randomly determine how many attacks are made – instead, make the maximum possible number of attacks. For example, if a Grenade D6 weapon with the Blast rule targets a unit that has 11 or more models, that weapon makes six attacks against that unit.
- Blast Weapons: Minimum three attacks against units with 6+ models. Always make maximum number of attacks against units with 11+ models.
- Can never be used to attack units within the firing unit’s Engagement Range.
And They Shall Know No Fear
Space Marines stand unafraid before the terrors of the galaxy.
Each time a Combat Attrition test is taken for this unit, ignore any or all modifiers.The INFANTRY keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
and others...
The CENTURION keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
Elites
Heavy Support
The TERMINATOR keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
Elites
Heavy Support
– while a PROTEUS KILL TEAM unit only contains Deathwatch Terminators, it has the TERMINATOR keyword.The BIKER keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
Elites
– while a FORTIS KILL TEAM unit only contains Outriders, it has the BIKER keyword and loses the INFANTRY keyword.Bolter Discipline
To a Space Marine, the boltgun is more than a weapon - it is an instrument of Mankind’s divinity, the bringer of death to his foes.
Instead of following the normal rules for Rapid Fire weapons, models in this unit shooting Rapid Fire bolt weapons make double the number of attacks if any of the following apply:- The shooting model’s target is within half the weapon’s range.
- The shooting model is INFANTRY (excluding CENTURION models) and its unit Remained Stationary in your previous Movement phase.
- The shooting model is a TERMINATOR or BIKER.
Shock Assault
The Adeptus Astartes are elite troops who strike with the fury of a thunderbolt. Few opponents can withstand this onslaught.
Each time this unit fights, if it made a charge move, was charged, or performed a Heroic Intervention this turn, then until that fight is resolved, add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of models in this unit.The ADEPTUS ASTARTES keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
and others...
The datasheets using AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM keyword can be found in the following Factions:
Imperium: Adepta Sororitas, Agents of the Imperium, Imperial Knights, Inquisition.The AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM keyword is used in the following datasheets:
HQ
Lords of War
The datasheets using UNALIGNED keyword can be found in the following Factions:
Unaligned: Unaligned.Imperium: Astra Militarum, Space Marines.
The UNALIGNED keyword is used in the following datasheets:
Troops
Fortifications
Combat Doctrines
When the Adeptus Astartes fight, they employ a set of combat doctrines to eliminate the enemy. After pounding the foe with heavy weapons, warriors advance to lay down a hail of bolter fire before charging forth with chainswords roaring to finish the foe.
If every unit from your army has the ADEPTUS ASTARTES keyword (excluding AGENT OF THE IMPERIUM and UNALIGNED units), this unit gains a bonus (see below) depending on which Combat Doctrine is active for your army. During the first battle round, the Devastator Doctrine is active for your army. From the second battle round onwards, at the start of the battle round, you can change which Combat Doctrine is active for your army, as follows:- If the Devastator Doctrine was active for your army during the previous battle round, you can change it so that the Tactical Doctrine is now active.
- If the Tactical Doctrine was active for your army during the previous battle round, you can change it so that the Assault Doctrine is now active.
Devastator Doctrine
The Codex Astartes explains in detail the strategic value of overwhelming firepower applied to key targets at the optimal time in order to eliminate threats and create tactical openings.
While this combat doctrine is active, improve the Armour Penetration characteristic of every Heavy and Grenade weapon that models in this unit are equipped with by 1.Tactical Doctrine
As the warring armies close upon one another and vicious firefights erupt, the Codex lays out strategies for swiftly seizing the initiative and combining versatility with firepower.
While this combat doctrine is active, improve the Armour Penetration characteristic of every Rapid Fire and Assault weapon that models in this unit are equipped with by 1.Assault Doctrine
The Codex Astartes leaves no doubt that the killing blow in most engagements must be delivered with a decisive close-quarters strike. It presents plentiful tactical means to achieve this end.
While this combat doctrine is active, improve the Armour Penetration characteristic of every Pistol and Melee weapon that models in this unit are equipped with by 1.Angels of Death
Space Marines are amongst the finest warriors in the Imperium.
This unit has the following abilities, which are described below: And They Shall Know No Fear; Bolter Discipline; Shock Assault; Combat Doctrines.Hit Roll
When a model makes an attack, make one hit roll for that attack by rolling one D6. If the result of the hit roll is equal to or greater than the attacking model’s Ballistic Skill (BS) characteristic (if the attack is being made with a ranged weapon) or its Weapon Skill (WS) characteristic (if the attack is being made with a melee weapon), then that attack scores one hit against the target unit. If not, the attack fails and the attack sequence ends.If an attack is made with a weapon that has an ability that says it ‘automatically hits the target’, no hit roll is made – that attack simply scores one hit on the target unit. An unmodified hit roll of 6 always scores a hit, and an unmodified hit roll of 1 always fails. A hit roll can never be modified by more than -1 or +1. This means that if, after all the cumulative modifiers to a hit roll have been calculated, the total modifier would be -2 or worse, it is changed to be -1. Similarly, if, after all the cumulative modifiers to a hit roll have been calculated, the total modifier would be +2 or better, it is changed to be +1.
Saving Throw
The player commanding the target unit then makes one saving throw by rolling one D6 and modifying the roll by the Armour Penetration (AP) characteristic of the weapon that the attack was made with. For example, if the weapon has an AP of -1, then 1 is subtracted from the saving throw roll. If the result is equal to, or greater than, the Save (Sv) characteristic of the model the attack was allocated to, then the saving throw is successful and the attack sequence ends. If the result is less than the model’s Save characteristic, then the saving throw fails and the model suffers damage. An unmodified roll of 1 always fails.
Invulnerable Saves
Some models have an invulnerable save. Each time an attack is allocated to a model with an invulnerable save, you can choose to use either its normal Save (Sv) characteristic or its invulnerable save, but not both. If a model has more than one invulnerable save, it can only use one of them – choose which it will use. If you use a model’s invulnerable save, it is never modified by a weapon’s Armour Penetration value.- Invulnerable save: Saving throw that is never modified by attacking weapon’s AP.
- A model with an invulnerable save can use it instead of its normal Sv.
Advance
When a unit makes an Advance, make an Advance roll for the unit by rolling one D6. Add the result in inches to the Move (M) characteristic of each model in that unit until the end of the current phase. Each model in that unit can then move a distance in inches equal to or less than this total, but no model can be moved within Engagement Range of enemy models. A unit cannot shoot or declare a charge in the same turn that it made an Advance.- Advance: Models move up to M+D6".
- Cannot move within Engagement Range of enemy models.
- Units that Advance cannot shoot or charge this turn.
The IMPERIUM keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
and others...
The ADEPTUS ASTARTES keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
and others...
The ARTILLERY keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
Normal Move
When a unit makes a Normal Move, each model in that unit can move a distance in inches equal to or less than the Move (M) characteristic shown on its datasheet, but no model can be moved within Engagement Range of enemy models.- Normal Move: Models move up to M".
- Cannot move within Engagement Range of any enemy models.
Fall Back
When a unit Falls Back, each model in that unit can move a distance in inches equal to or less than the Move (M) characteristic shown on its datasheet, and when doing so you can move it within Engagement Range of enemy models, but it cannot end its move within Engagement Range of any enemy models – if it cannot do this then it cannot Fall Back. A unit cannot declare a charge in the same turn that it Fell Back. A unit cannot shoot or attempt to manifest a psychic power in the same turn that it Fell Back unless it is TITANIC.- Fall Back: Models move up to M".
- Units that Fall Back cannot charge this turn.
- Units that Fall Back cannot shoot or manifest psychic powers this turn unless they are TITANIC.
Manifesting Psychic Powers
When you select a PSYKER unit to manifest psychic powers, you select one psychic power that unit knows and attempt to manifest it. With the exception of Smite, you cannot attempt to manifest the same psychic power more than once in the same battle round, even with different PSYKER units. The same PSYKER unit cannot attempt to manifest Smite more than once during the same battle round.To manifest the psychic power, you must first pass a Psychic test. The opposing player can then select one of their PSYKER units that is within 24" of the PSYKER unit attempting to manifest the power and attempt to deny that power before its effects are resolved by passing a Deny the Witch test.
So long as the Psychic test was successful and the psychic power was not denied by a successful Deny the Witch test, the psychic power is successfully manifested and its effects, which will be described in the power itself, are then resolved. If the PSYKER unit can attempt to manifest more than one psychic power in its Psychic phase, you can then attempt to manifest those, one at a time, as described above. The number of psychic powers each PSYKER unit can attempt to manifest in its Psychic phase is listed on its datasheet.
- Select psychic power.
- You cannot select the same psychic power more than once per battle round, unless that power is Smite.
- Attempt to manifest the psychic power by taking a Psychic test.
- The opponent can attempt to deny the psychic power by taking a Deny the Witch test.
- If successfully manifested, resolve the psychic power’s effects.
- Select another psychic power.
The Warlord
While mustering your army, you can nominate one model (except a model with the FORTIFICATION keyword) to be your Warlord. That model gains the WARLORD keyword. If this model is a CHARACTER, you can also assign a Warlord Trait to it. Note, that more than one model in your army can have a Warlord Trait (e.g. by using Stratagems), but they are only considered your Warlord for the purpose of that trait.
Characters
Some models have the CHARACTER keyword. These models can make Heroic Interventions in Charge Phase and are not easy targets in the Shooting Phase (see Look out, Sir, rule). If your Warlord has the CHARACTER keyword he may be able to have a Warlord Trait (see Warlord Trait section on model’s faction page).Note that CHARACTERS cannot use their Aura Abilities while performing actions.
Set Overwatch
One or more units from your army can start to perform this action at the end of the Move Units step of your Movement phase. The action is completed at the end of your turn. If completed, until the end of your opponent’s next turn, that unit is said to have Set Overwatch. Each time an enemy unit is set up on the battlefield or ends a Normal Move, an Advance move, a Fall Back move, a charge move, or opens a Hatchway, units from your army that have Set Overwatch can fire Overwatch at that enemy unit.Overwatch is resolved like a normal shooting attack except that models can only target the enemy unit that has just finished moving, and an unmodified hit roll of 6 is always required for a successful hit roll, irrespective of the firing model’s Ballistic Skill or any modifiers. A unit cannot fire Overwatch while enemy units are within Engagement Range of it unless it is firing Overwatch at an enemy unit that has just finished making a charge move within Engagement Range of it. In this case it can do so even if other friendly units are within Engagement Range of the same enemy unit, and it can do so with any ranged weapon it is equipped with (excluding weapons with the Blast ability).
After a unit has fired Overwatch, it must complete the Set Overwatch action again before it can fire Overwatch again.
Hold Steady
Some rules will allow a unit to Hold Steady. If a model makes an Overwatch attack while its unit is under the effects of such a rule, an unmodified hit roll of 5+ for that attack will score a hit.
HEAVY
Heavy weapons are amongst the biggest guns on the battlefield, but they require bracing to fire at full effect and are unwieldy to bring to bear at close quarters.When an INFANTRY model shoots a Heavy weapon, subtract 1 from the hit rolls when resolving that weapon’s attacks if the firing model’s unit has moved for any reason this turn (e.g. it made a Normal Move this turn).
- Subtract 1 from hit rolls if firing model is INFANTRY and its unit has moved this turn.
ASSAULT
Assault weapons fire so rapidly or indiscriminately that they can be shot from the hip as warriors dash forwards into combat.If a unit includes any models equipped with Assault weapons, that unit is still eligible to shoot with in your Shooting phase even if it has Advanced this turn, but you can only resolve attacks using those Assault weapons when you select that unit to shoot with. If a model shoots an Assault weapon in the same turn in which its unit has Advanced, subtract 1 from hit rolls when resolving that weapon’s attacks.
- Can be shot even if firing model’s unit Advanced.
- Subtract 1 from hit rolls if the firing model’s unit Advanced.
Mortal Wounds
Some attacks inflict mortal wounds – these are so powerful that no armour or force field can withstand their fury. Each mortal wound inflicts 1 point of damage on the target unit, and they are always applied one at a time. Do not make a wound roll or saving throw (including invulnerable saves) against a mortal wound – just allocate it as you would any other attack and inflict damage to a model in the target unit. Unlike damage inflicted by normal attacks, excess damage from mortal wounds is not lost. Instead, keep allocating damage to another model in the target unit until either all the damage has been allocated or the target unit is destroyed.If an attack inflicts mortal wounds in addition to the normal damage, resolve the normal damage first. If an attack inflicts mortal wounds in addition to the normal damage, but the normal damage is subsequently saved, the target unit still suffers the mortal wounds, as described before. If an ability modifies the damage inflicted by a weapon, and that weapon can inflict mortal wounds in addition to the normal damage, the modifier does not apply to any mortal wounds that are inflicted (unless the rule specifically states otherwise).
- Each mortal wound inflicted on a unit causes one model in the unit to lose one wound.
- No saving throws can be made against mortal wounds.
- Mortal wounds inflicted by attacks in addition to normal damage always apply, even if normal damage saved.
Army List
Datasheets collatedHQ
Dedicated Transport
Elites
Fast Attack
Flyers
Heavy Support
Lords of War
PISTOL
Due to their compact size, pistols can even be used in melee to shoot at point-blank range.A model can make attacks with a Pistol even when its unit is within Engagement Range of enemy units, but it must target an enemy unit that is within Engagement Range of its own unit when it does so. In such circumstances, the model can target an enemy unit even if other friendly units are within Engagement Range of the same enemy unit.
When a model equipped with both a Pistol and another type of ranged weapon (e.g. a Pistol and a Rapid Fire weapon) shoots, it can either shoot with its Pistol(s) or with its other ranged weapons. Choose which it will fire (Pistols or non-Pistols) before selecting targets.
- Can be shot even if firing model’s unit is within Engagement Range of enemy unit.
- Cannot be shot alongside any other type of weapon.
The IRON HANDS and VEHICLE keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
Dedicated Transport
Elites
Fast Attack
Flyers
Heavy Support
and others...
Consolidate
When a unit consolidates, you can move each model in the unit up to 3" – this is a Consolidation move. Each model must finish its Consolidation move closer to the closest enemy model. A model that is already touching an enemy model cannot move, but still counts as having consolidated. Remember that a unit must finish any type of move in unit coherency.- Consolidate: Move up to 3".
- Must end closer to the closest enemy model.
Wound Roll
Each time an attack scores a hit against a target unit, make a wound roll for that attack by rolling one D6 to see if that attack successfully wounds the target. The result required is determined by comparing the attacking weapon’s Strength (S) characteristic with the target’s Toughness (T) characteristic, as shown on the following table:
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If the result of the wound roll is less than the required number, the attack fails and the attack sequence ends. An unmodified wound roll of 6 always successfully wounds the target, and an unmodified wound roll of 1 always fails. A wound roll can never be modified by more than -1 or +1. This means that if, after all the cumulative modifiers to a wound roll have been calculated, the total modifier would be -2 or worse, it is changed to be -1. Similarly, if, after all the cumulative modifiers to a wound roll have been calculated, the total modifier would be +2 or better, it is changed to be +1.
Remain Stationary
If a unit Remains Stationary, none of its models can be moved for the rest of the phase. Any units from your army that were on the battlefield and were not selected to move in the Move Units step of the Movement phase are assumed to have Remained Stationary that phase.- Remain Stationary: Models cannot move this phase.
The IMPERIAL FISTS and CORE keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
Troops
Elites
Fast Attack
Terrain and Cover
Some pieces of terrain can provide certain bonuses to units in your army. Each bonus and how to acquire it is described in the Terrain Features section of the Core Rules. There are ways for some models to ignore such bonuses while making an attack, but it should be known what kind of benefit is ignored (see the Rare Rules for clarification).
The SALAMANDERS and CORE keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
Troops
Elites
Fast Attack
Number of Attacks (shooting)
When a model shoots a ranged weapon, it will make a number of attacks. You make one hit roll for each attack being made.The number of attacks that a model makes with a ranged weapon is equal to the number written on that weapon’s profile after its type. For example, a model shooting an ‘Assault 1’ weapon can make one attack with that weapon; a model firing a ‘Heavy 3’ weapon can make three attacks, and so on.
- All of a ranged weapon’s attacks must be made against the same target unit.
- Number of attacks = number after weapon’s type.
The SALAMANDERS and CHARACTER keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
Elites
Heavy Support
The IMPERIAL FISTS and CHARACTER keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
Elites
Heavy Support
Pile In
When a unit piles in, you can move each model in that unit up to 3" – this is a pile-in move. Each model in the unit must finish its pile-in move closer to the closest enemy model. A model that is already touching an enemy model cannot move, but still counts as having piled in. Remember that a unit must finish any type of move in unit coherency.- Pile in: Move up to 3".
- Must end closer to the closest enemy model.
The BLACK TEMPLARS and CORE keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
Troops
Elites
Fast Attack
The BLACK TEMPLARS and CHARACTER keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
Elites
Heavy Support
Embark
If a unit makes a Normal Move, an Advance or it Falls Back, and every model in that unit ends that move within 3" of a friendly TRANSPORT model they can embark within it. A unit cannot embark within a TRANSPORT model that is within Engagement Range of enemy models, and it cannot embark if it has already disembarked from a TRANSPORT model in the same phase. Remove the unit from the battlefield and place it to one side – it is now embarked within the model.Units cannot normally do anything or be affected in any way while they are embarked. Unless specifically stated, other units’ abilities have no effect on units while they are embarked, and Stratagems cannot be used to affect units while they are embarked. For all rules purposes, units that are embarked within a TRANSPORT model that has made a Normal Move, Advanced, Fallen Back or Remained Stationary also count as having made the same kind of move that turn.
- Units can embark in a friendly TRANSPORT if every model ends a Normal Move, an Advance or a Fall Back within 3" of it.
- A unit cannot embark within a TRANSPORT that is within Engagement Range of any enemy models.
- A unit cannot embark and disembark in the same phase.
- Units cannot do anything, or be affected in any way, while they are embarked within a TRANSPORT.
The EMPEROR’S SPEARS and CORE keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
Troops
Elites
Fast Attack
The EMPEROR’S SPEARS and CHARACTER keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
Elites
Heavy Support
The EXORCISTS and CORE keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
Troops
Elites
Fast Attack
The EXORCISTS and CHARACTER keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
Elites
Heavy Support
The FALLEN keyword is used in the following Chaos Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
The VEHICLE keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
Dedicated Transport
Elites
Fast Attack
Flyers
Heavy Support
and others...
The RAVENWING keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
Fast Attack
The CHAPTER MASTER keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
Inner Circle
Those with true knowledge of the Unforgivens history and quest for absolution are utterly intractable warriors who are implacable in their Chapter’s secret hunt for the Fallen.
If this unit has the Grim Resolve Chapter Tactic, or it has the Inheritors of the Primarch Successor tactic and it is using the Chapter Tactic of the Dark Angels, then:- Each time a Morale test is taken for this unit, it is automatically passed.
- While this unit is within Engagement Range of any enemy FALLEN units, unless this unit has the VEHICLE keyword, this unit cannot be selected to Fall Back.
- Each time you select this unit to Fall Back, unless it has the VEHICLE, RAVENWING or CHAPTER MASTER keywords, roll 2D6: if the result is less than or equal to the unit’s Leadership characteristic it can Fall Back, otherwise it cannot Fall Back and must Remain Stationary instead.
Morale Tests
To take a Morale test, roll one D6 and add the number of models from the unit that have been destroyed this turn. If the result is equal to or less than the highest Leadership (Ld) characteristic in the unit, the Morale test is passed and nothing else happens. An unmodified roll of 1 also always results in a passed Morale test, irrespective of the total result. In any other case, the Morale test is failed, one model flees that unit, and you must then take Combat Attrition tests for the remaining models in the unit. You decide which model from your unit flees – that model is removed from play and counts as having been destroyed, but it never triggers any rules that are used when a model is destroyed.- Morale test = D6 + number of models destroyed this turn.
- Unmodified roll of 1 always a success (no models flee).
- If Morale test exceeds unit’s Ld, one model flees and other models must take Combat Attrition tests.
Engagement Range
When measuring to see if one model is within Engagement Range of another, if the shortest line between those two models passes through an open Hatchway, then those models are within Engagement Range if they are within 2" of one another, as shown below.
- Both Models B and C are within Engagement Range of Model A, as the shortest distance between them passes through an open Hatchway and they are within 2" of one another.
- However, Model D is not within 2" of Model A and so these two are not within Engagement Range.
Combat Attrition Tests
If a unit fails a Morale test, then after the first model has fled the unit, you must take Combat Attrition tests. To do so, roll one D6 for each remaining model in that unit, subtracting 1 from the result if the unit is below Half-strength; for each result of 1, one additional model flees that unit. You decide which models from your unit flee – those models are removed from play and count as having been destroyed, but they never trigger any rules that are used when a model is destroyed.- Combat Attrition tests: Roll one D6 for each remaining model in unit; for each 1, one additional model flees.
- Subtract 1 from Combat Attrition tests if unit is below Half-strength.
Entry Zones
In Boarding Actions, each player will have one or more deployment zones called Entry Zones. Each time a unit from your Boarding Patrol is set up, it must be set up wholly within one of your Entry Zones. If a unit will not fit wholly within an Entry Zone, all of its models must be set up as close to the centre of that Entry Zone as possible.You cannot set up a unit within an Entry Zone if any other unit is in that Entry Zone. However, when setting up a unit at the start of the battle, you can set up your WARLORD alongside that unit as if it was a part of it, using the same Entry Zone. Rules that prevent a unit from being set up within a specific distance of another model or unit cannot prevent a unit from being set up within an Entry Zone.
The DEATHWATCH and INFANTRY keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
HQ
Troops
Elites
The DEATHWATCH and DREADNOUGHT keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
Elites
Heavy Support
The DEATHWATCH and BIKER keywords are used in the following Space Marines datasheets:
– while a FORTIS KILL TEAM unit only contains Outriders, it has the BIKER keyword and loses the INFANTRY keyword.Teleport Strike
Space Marine strike cruisers and battle barges contain baroque chambers fitted with ancient technologies that can teleport the Angels of Death into the very heart of battle.
During deployment, if every model in this unit has this ability, then you can set up this unit in a teleportarium chamber instead of setting it up on the battlefield. If you do, then in the Reinforcements step of one of your Movement phases you can set up this unit anywhere on the battlefield that is more than 9" away from any enemy models.Secure Site
One or more units from your army with the Objective Secured ability can start to perform this action at the end of the Move Units step of your Movement phase, if they are within range of an objective marker that has no enemy models within range of it. Each unit performing this action must be within range of a different objective marker. The action is completed at the start of your next Command phase, provided the unit performing it is still within range of that objective marker. If completed, that objective marker remains under your control until the end of the battle, unless your opponent controls it at the end of any subsequent phase, even if there are no models from your army within range of it.
Objective Secured
Some units have an ability called Objective Secured. A player controls an objective marker if they have any models with this ability within range of that objective marker, even if there are more enemy models within range of that objective marker. If an enemy model within range of an objective marker also has this ability (or a similar ability), then the objective marker is controlled by the player who has the most models within range of that objective marker as normal.- Objective Secured: Player controls objective marker if any of their models in range have this ability.
The CORE keyword is used in the following Space Marines datasheets: