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28/12-2003
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Stormtrooper Squad ‘Pyres’ Wargear: Sergeant 'Pyre' - Hell Pistol & Sword, Frag Grenades, Krak Grenades 4 Helldragons - 2 Plasma-Guns, 2 HellGuns, Frag-Grenades, Krak Grenades! Stormtrooper Squad ‘Havocs’ Wargear: Sergeant 'Metheus' - Hell Pistol & Sword, Frag Grenades, Krak Grenades 4 Helldragons - 2 Melta-Guns, 2 HellGuns, Frag-Grenades, Krak Grenades“The two stormtrooper squads attached to any Phoenix are the oldest veterans and survivors of countless campaigns, and sport great reverence and respect from their peers. Their carapace may be an added protection, but it is their wits and experience which shield them against the merciless barrages that sometimes is directed their way. I have seen these men survive ordnance that would slay the more cumbersome terminators of the Adeptus Astartes, and keep up with the lithe and agile Eldar-race! They are the epitome of cheap, armoured infantry (without expensive servos) that can sustain maximal damage, while not going on expense of speed or agility! They are a marvel to me and the galaxy feels a bit safer while they guard your back…" - Commissar Tichondrius
Designer’s Note: There wasn’t much choice for me when it came to Elites! I fell in love with the new Kasrkin Models and just had to include them as my specialists. Since they also can deep strike and thus were more characterful, and theme-based, than any Ratling or Ogryn Squad I could include, there really was no contest were there? I made the talons effective versus tanks and heavy infantry, to bolster any weaknesses in the army and fill in any gaps where other parts had faltered and failed…
