Editing Warhammer 40,000/8th Edition Tactics/Renegades And Heretics (section)

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*'''Obsidius Mallex'''  - A Chaos Lord with a Thunder Hammer (unique in itself since CSMs normally don't get Thunder Hammers) and a plasma pistol. Has a downside that his Chaos Lord aura can only buff {{W40kKeyword|BLACK LEGION}}. Despite his hefty price tag at 102 points, he is more survivable than a Terminator Lord with a 4+ invuln and his whopping 5 wounds. If you are already playing {{W40kKeyword|BLACK LEGION}}, he's a good choice to accompany Abby for cheap; otherwise, if you have some extra points left over, throw him in with some Noise Marines and whatever else you need to fill in gaps in a Vanguard. Nothing exceptional, but a pretty solid choice overall.

*'''Traitor Commissar''' - same stats as a loyalist commissar but 11pts more than one with similar gear (bolt pistol, powerfist and a 5++ save). But he makes up with it in abilities. Enforcer - Traitor guard within 6" can use his ld. Forward for the dark gods - at the start of the movement phase he can kill a traitor guardsman or guardswoman to give the rest of their squad +3 to advance and charge rolls for the turn. This means a 16" average charge for the turn to tie up a unit quickly. Since a flamer is a assault weapon they will have a 18.5" average threat range to finish off a wounded unit. Note: There is no referance to a limit on how many you can take so is the best way to get a cheap battalion.