pretre Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 After 10,000 years as the Imperium’s final line of defence, the Adeptus Custodes are marching forth from Terra in force, and thanks to a new codex, you’ll be able to lead them in battle with new units, Stratagems, Relics and much more. In the first of our daily previews this week, we’re looking at one of the most requested additions to the arsenal of the Adeptus Custodes – dedicated HQ units! Every member of the Adeptus Custodes is a hero in his own right. Each is a veteran of decades or even centuries of warfare, honed by constant training and the greatest wargear and gene-craft the Imperium has to offer. Each is a warrior, statesman, diplomat, historian, philosopher – a true heir to the lineage of the Emperor. Some, however, go above and beyond even their enhanced brethren and are given the honour of Shield-Captain – commander of a portion of the strength of the Ten Thousand. Above them lies only the Captain-General, perhaps the most prestigious warrior in the entire Imperium. The new Codex: Adeptus Custodes brings the Golden Legion to life as never seen before, delving deep into the military traditions of these renowned warriors and providing rules for them to match. One of the most requested units for the Adeptus Custodes, following their first release, was a dedicated HQ unit for the army – so we decided to give you four. Every upcoming Adeptus Custodes kit has been cunningly designed so you can also use it to build an HQ option armed with the same wargear as his brethren. This means you’ll be able to take Shield-Captains in inviolate Allarus Terminator armour or mount them on fast-moving Dawneagle jetbikes. However you choose to equip him, the Shield-Captain has a very impressive statline: Strong WS and BS mean these storied champions are unlikely to miss, while Toughness 5 along with 6 Wounds makes them very hard to kill – especially when you factor in their excellent saves. Offensively, you’ll be able to choose from a wide array of wargear, from the classic guardian spear to the new castellan axe, a huge weapon that trades the AP of its predecessor for bonus Strength and ideal for cleaving heretics in half. As for the Shield-Captain on Dawneagle jetbike, we’ll be taking a closer look at what these ancient war machines can do later in the week. Trajann Valoris is the Captain-General of the Adeptus Custodes, making him one of the most powerful military figures in the entire Imperium, charged with defending the Sol System, Terra, and the Imperial Palace. First seen in Chris Wraight’s The Emperor’s Legion, this legendary figure is among the most proactive of the Adeptus Custodes, and is responsible for bringing the Golden Legion into a more aggressive role. On the tabletop, Valoris has a statline and set of wargear and abilities to match his reputation, and is among one of the most powerful commanders any Imperium player can field. Valoris has a similar statline to his brethren, but wields a much stronger weapon in the Watcher’s Axe, an artefact that gives him five Strength 10, AP-3 attacks on the charge, dealing D3 damage apiece. This gets even deadlier when you take Valoris’ Legendary Commander ability into account – any friendly Adeptus Custodes within 6″ of Valoris (including himself!) re-roll hit rolls and wound rolls of 1. Valoris is also armed with the Moment Shackle, an unusual relic of Dark Age technology which lends him some extra flexibility during your games. Once per battle, you’ll be able to pick a powerful one-time ability for Valoris, from fighting again at the end of a Fight phase to regaining lost Command Points. Whether you’re looking for a particularly powerful bodyguard for your favourite Imperial character, a deadly assassin-type unit or the leader for your own shield company, Codex: Adeptus Custodes is absolutely packed with options – and we haven’t even looked at Warlord Traits, Stratagems or Relics yet… Come back tomorrow when we’ll look at how the new codex has changed the Custodian Guard, as well as a powerful new ability shared by all of the Adeptus Custodes… The post Adeptus Custodes Preview – Part 1: The Heroes appeared first on Warhammer Community. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happycamper Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 Might be fun to take a small detachment of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 15, 2018 Report Share Posted January 15, 2018 By small, I assume you, like me, will have a battle companies worth as opposed to a large chapters worth of Janitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Models look fine, but the last thing 40k needs is another faction of human males in powered armor..... It's just not adding anything to the game. I'm rather disappointed with this army getting so much attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Adeptus Custodes Preview – Part 2: The Troops After 10,000 years as the Imperium’s final line of defence, the Adeptus Custodes are marching forth from Terra in force, and thanks to a new codex, you’ll be able to lead them in battle with new units, Stratagems, Relics and much more. In the second of our daily previews this week, we’re looking at how the core unit of your army – Custodian Guard – have been improved in the new codex, as well as a powerful rule that applies across your entire Adeptus Custodes army. Warhammer 40,000 has seen rules for the Adeptus Custodes before, but in the new codex, they’re more than just a collection of units – they’re an interconnected fighting force, rich with potent synergies for those with the cunning to unlock them and a Detachment-wide special rule that significantly rewards the disciplined list builder. Firstly, the Aegis of the Emperor has been tweaked to also provide a 6+ additional save against any mortal wounds caused by psychic powers. This is both a thematic change and a practical one, representing the Emperor’s protection of his most cherished servants. It also helps you defend your units against Smite and other attacks that would otherwise cut through your high Toughness and excellent saves. The Emperor’s Chosen gives every Infantry and Biker unit in a pure Adeptus Custodes Detachment +1 to their invulnerable saves, to a maximum of 3+. In practice, this means that none of your units, including Custodian Guard, will ever have worse than a 4+ invulnerable save. Combine this with the high Toughness and Wounds characteristics of Adeptus Custodes units, and your army just got a lot more durable, particularly against the kind of heavy weapons – lascannons, krak missiles and Dreadnought power fists – that previously presented a more substantial threat to the Adeptus Custodes. The second part of the Adeptus Custodes Detachment rules is less immediately powerful, but still invaluable change to the army. As you may know, with Chapter Approved and every codex so far, most Troops in the game gain some version of Objective Secured, giving them scoring priority over units without the rule. Under the current rules, the Adeptus Custodes have struggled to score objectives compared to more armies with a higher model count, unable to cover every objective at once and without the necessary squad size to outnumber other units. All that is about to change… All Infantry and Bikers in the Adeptus Custodes army gain Sworn Guardians, meaning whether or not they’re Troops, they’ll count as controlling an objective marker if the enemy doesn’t have any units with similar rules or more models. In practice, you’ll still have to work hard to neutralise your opponents’ Troops choices, but your Terminator-armoured Allarus Custodians and jetbike-mounted Vertus Praetors will be able to dive deep into enemy lines and secure objectives, while your Custodian Guard are under much less pressure to race to critical battlefield locations. Custodian Guard themselves have received a variety of discreet improvements in the new codex. For one, they’re now BS 2+, allowing them to get a little more out of their surprisingly powerful attacks with their Guardian Spears. For another, they can now be taken in units of three, meaning if you build a Vexilla and a Shield Captain out of your Custodes set, you’ll still be able to build a playable unit with the remaining models. Finally, the Custodian Guard combine superbly with some of the new Stratagems in the book, particularly Piercing Strike, which makes wounding larger foes much easier. It’s something of a tradition of the Adeptus Custodes to deliver golden death from the doors of an equally golden Land Raider. From Golden Light They Come, on the other hand, opens up new deployment options for your Custodian Guard, as well as other units in your army. However you build your Adeptus Custodes army, the new codex is packed with benefits for your army. If you’re yet to start an Adeptus Custodes force, the Talons of the Emperor boxed set is a great way to do it, while if you want to learn more, we’ll have an in-depth preview tomorrow of what the new codex means for the war machines of the Adeptus Custodes – including the new Vertus Praetors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 Deepstriking Dreads is pretty sweet, expensive, but sweet. +1 to inv with the everyone getting ObSec is nifty, too. I feel a hefty FW order coming this summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 1/6/2018 at 7:06 AM, pretre said: Hi all Kaelo is bombarding me with a plethora of awesome new pics from the Openday! Codex Adeptus Custodes. New Adeptus Custodes Jetbikes. Looking very nice. A new HQ model. Possibly a character? A veteran unit Some cool looking Terminators too. A fantastic plastic release. Drake Seta On 1/6/2018 at 8:09 PM, InfestedKerrigan said: Looks like it will be a month of Gold! It was just revealed that the Adeptus Custodes will have a TON of new model kits and a codex on the way soon! Good and bad guy players in the Grim Dark both have something to look forward to soon as both the Custodes and Thousand Sons look to be getting codex books next: Hobby Hero Garro was on the scene at Warhammer World’d New Year’s Open showcasing the event Saturday. Make sure help get him over 3,000 likes on Facebook by giving him the thumbs up as well! Here’s some of what he reported: Studio Copies Looks like the Custodes are getting a mix of new units as well. From left to right, clockwise: Plastic Terminators, Jetbikes, Possible Multi-part Contemptor. or is it a conversion that uses the Vexilla bits? New weapon options for the Custodes, hopefully coming in plastic. These look to feature the Paragon Blade previously only available on the Exclusive Ixion Hale model. A close look at the new Jetbikes, and the new Terminators that also appear to have Paragon Blade options. Horus Heresy Aficionados Battle Bunnies were also on the scene Saturday reporting from the Warhammer World New Year’s Open Day and snapped a ton of great close-ups of the new Custodes kits: New Jetbikes on the way sporting underslung missiles or bolters, and possibly a robed sergeant model as well. This is not the new Custode Character model we saw back in December, but perhaps a sergeant model for a new kit that contains the Paragon Blade weapon options you see on the two models directly behind him. More shots of the new Plastic Terminators we say teased late Friday night with Paragon Blades as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 It's like Deathwing, Ravenwing, and Grey Knights rolled into one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 16, 2018 Report Share Posted January 16, 2018 3 minutes ago, InfestedKerrigan said: It's like Deathwing, Ravenwing, and Grey Knights rolled into one. Which would be fine if they were actually combining those armies, but creating a new army that competes for space on the same side as those three seems like a mistake. They really should have had DA fall to chaos. Then doing something like this would be a more practical addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarydog Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 So excited for this codex, I have been wanting to build them for like a decade or more, ever since Dave Taylor’s converted army was featured in White Dwarf. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 24 minutes ago, Scarydog said: So excited for this codex, I have been wanting to build them for like a decade or more, ever since Dave Taylor’s converted army was featured in White Dwarf. I'm in a slightly different place. I don't have any real drive to get more than a Squad or so for myself, but I'm super happy that they're being brought more fully into the Game. Been wanting to know more about them since the brief mentions of them in the 2nd Ed books and that one pic of the Golden Throne with a couple of them standing guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Adeptus Custodes Preview Part 3: War Machines After 10,000 years as the Imperium’s final line of defence, the Adeptus Custodes are marching forth from Terra in force, and thanks to a new codex, you’ll be able to lead them in battle with new units, Stratagems, Relics and much more. In the third of our daily previews this week, we’re looking at the war machines of the Adeptus Custodes, including the Dawneagle jetbikes and the Vertus Praetors who ride them. Vertus Praetors hearken back to the same ancient, martial traditions that guide the Adeptus Custodes, mirroring the heavy cavalry employed by human armies since the very dawn of time. The technology may have advanced, but the principle is still the same – range ahead of the main body of the force and devastate the foe with crushing lance charges. On the tabletop, Vertus Praetors are the fastest moving elements of the Adeptus Custodes army, boasting a 14″ move, Fly, and a straight boost of 6″ when they Advance without having to roll. Where the Vertus Praetors really shine is in their weaponry, helping provide some much-needed anti-armour ability to the Adeptus Custodes army. While you’re free to build yours with hurricane bolters, we’re fans of the new salvo launcher, a missile weapon that can adjust its firing profile based on target. The flakkburst missile allows you to shoot Flyers out of the sky (or soften them up for a particularly bold lance charge), while the melta missile deals hefty damage to any vehicles Should anyone survive your ranged onslaught, interceptor lances are also brutally effective weapons: By combining these guys with a nearby Shield-Captain on Dawneagle Jetbike (buildable using the same kit!) you’ll be able to grab objectives and hunt down choice enemy units with ease. With the Stooping Dive Stratagem, you’ll be able to make defensive use of your Vertus Praetors too, by unleashing a deadly counter-charge upon your foes. Meanwhile, existing Adeptus Custodes vehicles can benefit from a range of new Stratagems, as well as the helpful presence of a nearby Shield-Captain. Venerable Land Raiders are already unbelievably accurate – form a firebase with a commander nearby, and use the Networked Machine Spirits Stratagem, and you’ll be able to deal with tricky targets like Flyers with ease. Wisdom of the Ancients, meanwhile, allows you to use your Venerable Contemptor Dreadnoughts to bolster the abilities of nearby units: However you build your new Adeptus Custodes army – a slow-moving armoured column, a legion of Dreadnoughts, or a rapid-strike detachment of Vertus Praetors – you’ll find a range of potent and versatile options to help you out. Come back tomorrow when we’ll be checking out even more new units with a closer look at the Elites of the Adeptus Custodes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happycamper Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Wonder what the minimum model count for JetBike unit is.... hope it’s 1 Outrider detachment with 4 bikes would be great addition to any imperial force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andozane Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 I really hope that FW drops some 40K rules for existing FW Custodes vehicles and dreads.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Ando, they already said those are coming soon. Personally, I'm hoping Mars and Terra are released in one IA book. Mobilization of Sol System. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andozane Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, InfestedKerrigan said: Ando, they already said those are coming soon. Personally, I'm hoping Mars and Terra are released in one IA book. Mobilization of Sol System. Oooh, they did? Where/When was that posted, sorry I missed it. Thanks though, that gives me hope :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 It was on the community page iirc. I'll look after work if someone else hasn't pulled it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikhailLenin Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 They already walked it back saying its Dreadnoughts and the Sagittarius and not the vehicles in the immidiate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 17, 2018 Report Share Posted January 17, 2018 Bah! Missed that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPaceORK Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 7 hours ago, happycamper said: Wonder what the minimum model count for JetBike unit is.... hope it’s 1 Outrider detachment with 4 bikes would be great addition to any imperial force Saw that it was three somewhere. They are also selling them 3 for £60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 17 minutes ago, SPaceORK said: Saw that it was three somewhere. They are also selling them 3 for £60. That supports 1 or 2 minimum squad size of it follows suit with the infantry kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Adeptus Custodes Preview Part 3: The Elites After 10,000 years as the Imperium’s final line of defence, the Adeptus Custodes are marching forth from Terra in force, and thanks to a new codex, you’ll be able to lead them in battle with new units, Stratagems, Relics and much more. In today’s preview, we’re looking at the elite infantry of the Adeptus Custodes, from the stalwart Custodian Wardens to the bellicose Allarus Custodians. Every member of the Adeptus Custodes is a hero in their own right, but there are some that go above and beyond even the deeds expected of them. These veterans combine the training of their brethren with centuries of battlefield experience, each often centuries older than even the most venerable of Space Marines, and well versed in the practice as well as the theory of warfare. Custodian Wardens may, at first glance, appear very similar to Custodian Guard, and indeed, these elite warriors perform much the same role as their brethren, but with some added benefits. The first of these is Binding Oaths, a special rule that further boosts the durability of a unit that is already very hard to kill. Custodian Wardens can also be equipped with castellan axes, deadly melee weapons that aren’t quite as effective at piercing armour as the guardian spear, but provide a massive +3 boost to the wielder’s Strength! If you’re looking to hunt more lightly-armoured monsters, or even vehicles, these weapons are ideal, and work well with the Custodian Wardens’ increased number of attacks. Allarus Custodians, on the other hand, are relentless Character hunters. Encased in Allarus Terminator armour, these warriors have 4 Wounds apiece and can teleport onto the battlefield, allowing them to close in in close combat very quickly indeed. What’s more, the Slayers of Tyrants rule means you can keep edging closer to your opponent’s key Characters when you pile in and consolidate: This ability works superbly with the Inescapable Vengeance Stratagem, which allows your Allarus Custodians to snipe key enemy Characters with their guardian spears or castellan axes as well as their balistus grenade launchers, potent ranged weapons which excel at piercing armour. One of the most enjoyable Stratagems to use with the Allarus Custodians, however, has to be Unleash the Lions. The Adeptus Custodes are renowned for the independence on the battlefield – where the Space Marines fight like a pack of wolves, working in concert with one another to bring down their foes, the Adeptus Custodes fight more like individual warriors. This Stratagem lets you split your Allarus Custodians into separate units, each behaving as a lone warrior for the remainder of the battlefield. If you’re looking for a particularly fun and thematic army, you could take a unit of 10, teleport them into battle, and assassinate a key enemy character before splitting up into different groups to hunt down the enemy. The armies of the Adeptus Custodes have also received new support options in the form of Vexilus Praetors.These warriors bear the standards of the Adeptus Custodes into battle, designed not just to inspire those who fight around them, but infused with mysterious crypto-technological abilities that aid both the Golden Legion and the Imperial forces that fight alongside them. In game, Vexilus Praetors are an Elites choice that can be equipped with one of three different standards: If you’re looking to build a long-ranged army, the Vexilla Magnifica makes your Adeptus Custodes units even more durable, while close assault forces will love the Vexilla Imperius. Finally, the Vexilla Defensor is ideal for mixed Imperium armies, allowing you to provide protection to nearby models – perfect for shoring up an Intercessor gunline, or shielding some otherwise vulnerable Astra Militarum infantry. Chances are, you may already have a Vexilus Praetor in your army! The Custodian Wardens, Allarus Custodians and Custodian Guard kit contain everything you need to build a Vexilus Praetor and a Shield-Captain. Indeed, the Custodian Guard set is almost a Start Collecting! Set for the Adeptus Custodes, containing a Patrol Detachment in a single box weighing in at about 22 power. With these new units on hand, the Adeptus Custodes army is about to get a lot more diverse, whether you’re fielding them as an army in their own right or as allies for your Imperium army. Come back tomorrow, when we’ll be diving into some of the particularly interesting Stratagems in the new Adeptus Custodes codex. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 FNP and two x "Preview Part 3" are my big take aways. Oh, and Super combat squading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfestedKerrigan Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Missed the part about Imperium Infantry 5++ bubbles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestRider Posted January 18, 2018 Report Share Posted January 18, 2018 Here's the thing I don't get about the Custodes. They talk all the time about how this is the first time they've left Terra since the Heresy, but they also say that they have "centuries of battlefield experience". Where were they getting this battlefield experience if they weren't leaving Terra? I don't think there's been any real fighting on Terra since Sebastian Thor's Crusade toppled Vandire's reign. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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