Editing Thaddeus (section)

==Codex Thaddeus==
Now you too can include this fella into your Blood Ravens army for either Assault Marines, Vanguard Veterans or Assault Terminators.

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! || Pts || WS || BS || S || T || W || I || A || Ld || Sv
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| '''Sergeant Thaddeus''' || 100 || 5 || 4 || 4 || 4 || 2 || 5 || 4 || 10 || 3+
|}

'''Unit Type''':
* '''Infantry (Character)'''

'''Unit Composition''':
* '''1 Unique'''

'''Wargear''':
* '''Sword of Absolution''': Can be swapped for the Emperor's Light or Vengeful Edge of the Fallen for 10 pts, Gauntlet of Ferrus Manus or the Talons of Faith for 15 pts. If Thaddeus chooses to take Daeus' Tomb, then any of these weapons are replaced with the Talons of Lebes-Nerais, which can be further replaced with The Shield and Thunder of Lyonis.
* '''Ancient Bolt Pistol''': Can be swapped for Pistol of Idaeus for 15 pts. If Thaddeus takes the Talons of Faith, then he can swap the Ancient Bolt Pistol for either Sinister for free, or the Traitor's Sidearm for 15 pts. Alternatively Thaddeus can additionally take a Combat Shield for 5 pts, or a Storm Shield for 10 pts (thus removing any ranged weapons he has). If the Talons of Faith are equipped, then Thaddeus may replace his ranged weapon (along with the Combat Shield if it was taken)/Storm Shield for the Gauntlet of Ferrus Manus.
* '''Power Armour''': Can be swapped for The Barding of Jordanos for 10 pts or Daedus' Tomb for 20 pts. If he chooses the latter, then Thaddeus must be part of a Assault Terminator Squad.
* '''Inspiring Oath of Loyalty'''
* '''Frag Grenades'''
* '''Krak Grenades'''
* '''Blind Grenades''': See Defensive Grenades.
* '''Jump Pack'''

'''Special Rules''':
* '''And They Shall Know No Fear'''
* '''Chapter Tactics (Blood Ravens)''': As per the rules for all Chapters who do not know their primogenitor Chapter, the Blood Ravens do not have a unique Chapter Tactic. Instead, the player can elect to use any existing Chapter Tactics from Codex: Space Marines and any Forge World supplements.
* '''Counter Attack (Sword of Absolution and Talons of Lebes-Nerais only)'''
* '''Crusader (The Barding of Jordanos Only)'''
* '''Preferred Enemy (Chaos) and Hatred (Slaanesh) (Gauntlet of Ferrus Manus Only)'''
* '''Eternal Warrior (Daedus' Tomb Only)'''
* '''It Will Not Die (Daedus' Tomb Only)'''
* '''Assault Superiority''': Despite being young for Space Marine standards, Thaddeus is a master of assault tactics and always uses his skills to the fullest. When Deep Striking while being part of an Assault Marine or Vanguard Veteran squad, Thaddeus and the squad he leads never disperse and automatically succeed when rolling on the Deep Strike table. Additionally due to his skills in the use of his Jump Pack, Thaddeus and his squad have Move Through Cover USR, as well the ability to either move or assault the same turn they arrive via Deep Strike. If he takes Daeus' Tomb and becomes part of a Assault Terminator Squad, then he loses the Move Through Cover USR.

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! Name !! Range !! Strength !! AP !! Type
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| '''Sword of Absolution''' || - || +1 || 5 || Melee
|}
* '''Sword of Absolution''': Space Marines wield this mighty chainsword in acts of penance. With each killing blow, the sword is said to judge its wielder against his fallen enemy. The Sword of Absolution is a Chainsword with the profile listed below. Additionally it grants the Counter Attack USR.

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! Name !! Range !! Strength !! AP !! Type
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| '''Vengeful Edge of the Fallen''' || - || +1 || 2 || Melee, Master Crafted, Precision Strikes, Traitor's Death
|}
* '''Vengeful Edge of the Fallen''': Many Blood Ravens were lost when the Warp storms struck Aurelia. Among the frozen dead littering its surface, one disfigured marine held a still thrumming power sword. Never having struck its mark, it is with great honor that its new bearer would avenge that fallen brother with the blood of renegades.
** '''Traitor's Death''': Thaddeus re-rolls all failed To Hit and To Wound against Chaos Space Marines. Additionally Thaddeus's To Wound rolls on a 6 cause Instant Death.

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! Name !! Range !! Strength !! AP !! Type
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| '''Emperor's Light''' || - || +3 || 2 || Melee, Master Crafted, Rending, Unwieldy
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* '''Emperor's Light''': Fragmentary records of the Great Crusade record the great procession after the victory at the Joshua Octavis. It is said the [[Emperor]] Himself led the march and then extended his blessing upon the weapons of his assembled Space Marines. This ancient axe was there and still resonates with His power, turning back the blows of the Enemies of Man.

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! Name !! Range !! Strength !! AP !! Type
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| '''Gauntlet of Ferrus Manus''' || - || 2x || 2 || Melee, Master Crafted, Armourbane, Unwieldy, Specialist Weapon
|}
* '''Gauntlet of Ferrus Manus''': The forge masters of the Iron Hands chapter created this great power fist in reverence for their [[Primarch]] [[Ferrus Manus]]. Legend has it that a fragment of the slain Primarch's metallic flesh is ensconced in this mighty fist, and that it yearns for vengeance upon Ferrus Manus's killer, the Daemon Prince [[Fulgrim]]. Additionally it grants the Preferred Enemy (Chaos), and Hatred (Slaanesh) USR.

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! Name !! Range !! Strength !! AP !! Type
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| '''Talons of Faith''' || - || User || 3 || Melee, Master Crafted, Shred, Specialist Weapon, Purifying Presence
|}
* '''Talons of Faith''': "Let mine claws pierce the flesh of the unbeliever as my faith shall pierce his soul." Bearing seals and icons of the Ecclesiarchy and the Adepta Sororitas, this gauntlet delivers holy fury to the enemies of Man.
** '''Purifying Presence''': Grants a purifying aura strong enough to wield either Sinister or the Traitor's Sidearm without being corrupted.

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! Name !! Range !! Strength !! AP !! Type
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| '''Talons of Lebes-Nerais''' || - || User || 3 || Melee, Shred, Rending, Specialist Weapon
|}
* '''Talons of Lebes-Nerais''': These revered weapons were used in the purging of a [[Genestealer]] cult in the Lebes-Nerais outpost. After felling thousands of xenos, the claws were returned to an artificer of the Imperial Fists, who repaired and sanctified the weapons. The Talons of Lebes-Neais are a pair of Terminator Lightning Claws with the profile below. Additionally they grant a +2 to I and the Counterattack USR.

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! Name !! Range !! Strength !! AP !! Type
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| '''The Thunder of Lyonis''' || - || 2x || 2 || Melee, Master Crafted, Shred, Concussive, Unwieldy
|}
* '''The Shield and Thunder of Lyonis''': Veteran Lyonis held the Sirohi Pass alone against hordes of [[Tyranids]], allowing dozens of Space Marines and thousands of civilians to escape. These weapons were recovered from the pass after orbital cleansing. The Thunder of Lyonis is a Thunderhammer with the profile below. The Shield of Lyonis is a Storm Shield that grants a +1 to A on the charge.

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! Name !! Range !! Strength !! AP !! Type
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| '''Ancient Bolt Pistol''' || 12" || 4 || 5 || Pistol, Master-Crafted
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* '''Ancient Bolt Pistol''': Astartes Mk III. This sidearm allows Space Marines armed with a close combat weapon to deal damage while closing into melee.

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! Name !! Range !! Strength !! AP !! Type
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| '''Pistol of Idaeus''' || 12" || 7 || 2 || Pistol, Master Crafted, Gets Hot!
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* '''Pistol of Idaeus''': The Techpriests of Konor forged this plasma pistol in honor of the Ultramarine hero Idaeus, once commander of that chapter's Fourth Company.

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! Name !! Range !! Strength !! AP !! Type
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| '''Sinister''' || 12" || 4 || 4 || Pistol, Fleshbane
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* '''Sinister ''': Used in every Black Crusade launched by [[Abaddon the Despoiler]], this ancient bolt pistol has traded hands between Traitors and Loyalists numerous times. The Inquisition would see it destroyed, but somehow the weapon always finds its way back into use. Can only be used when the Talons of Faith are taken.

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! Name !! Range !! Strength !! AP !! Type
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| '''Traitor's Sidearm''' || 12" || 8 || 1 || Pistol, Melta, Soulblaze
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* '''Traitor's Sidearm''': This fearsome melta pistol was looted from the body of a Chaos champion. A deadly weapon when paired with a blade or axe, it nevertheless bears the taint of its original user. Can only be used when the Talons of Faith are taken.

* '''The Barding of Jordanos''': The finest achievement of Techmarine Isak Jordanos, this artificer armor is lighter and more maneuverable than most power armor, but surrenders none of the protective qualities. The Barding of Jordanos is a Artificer Armour that grants the Crusader USR.

* '''Daedus' Tomb''': One of the Blood Ravens tasked with engaging the Tyranid swarm during the climatic mission on Typhon, Daedus fought for hours before falling to a mighty Carnifex, buying his comrades enough time to achieve victory. Daedus' Tomb is a Terminator Armor that grants the Eternal Warrior and It Will Not Die USR.

* '''Inspiring Oath of Loyalty''': "I am the Emperor's might made manifest. I am his will and fury. Let all those who oppose the Imperium tremble before me." The Inspiring Oath of Loyalty is a Purity Seal that allows models in 12" of Thaddeus to use his Ld value when passing Morale, Fear and Pinning tests. Additionally enemy models in range have to take Ld based tests on a -1.

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