Editing Codex - Adeptus Arbites

[[Image:AdArbCover.PNG|right|300px|thumb|I AM THE LAW!]]
==What's All This Then?==
Inspired by [[Codex - Adeptus Ministorum /tg/ Edition]] and the resurgence of Enforcers (revealed they're not explicitly Arbitrators, they had better things to do than engage in minor gang wars) return to [[Necromunda]], one anon decided to make a codex for the [[Adeptus Arbites]], complete with named characters, stratagems, and all the fun stuff a codex comes with. The result is presented here for your games with Inquisition, Genestealer Cults, and the like.

The Adeptus Arbites are a short-ranged, melee shock army. They specialize in getting close to the enemy and locking them down with penalties to hit rolls, Leadership, and Morale. Despite being S/T 3, they punch higher than their Imperial Guard/Storm Trooper counterparts with S4 shotguns/S+1 <s>chainaxes</s> shock mauls as a standard weapon and easy access to shields which improve their armor saves.

==What Does This Codex Include?==
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Image:ArbitesLore.jpg|Lore on the Adeptus Arbites
Image:ArbitesPrecincts.jpg|Precincts for all different flavors of justice!
Image:FischigDS.jpg|Rules for [[Gregor Eisenhorn#Retinue|Godwyn Fischig]]
Image:CalpurniaDS.jpg|Shira Calpurnia
Image:LuthirGoremanDS.jpg|And other named characters
Image:JudgesDS.jpg|[[Judge Dredd|The LAW]]
Image:PenalLegionDS.jpg|The Return of [[Penal_legion|Penal Legions!]]
Image:MortiurgeDS.jpg|Legally-Sanctioned Assassins
Image:CyberMastiffsDS.jpg|Packs of Angry Cyborg Dogs
Image:BikerArbitratorsDS.jpg|Arbitrators on Bikes!
Image:ChimadonDS.JPG|A range of vehicles in the pursuit of justice
Image:ArbitesRepressorDS.JPG|A tank for running over angry mobs!
Image:PrecinctDoctrinesDS.jpg|The Doctrines, Stratagems, and Relics each army deserves!
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==Where Can I Get It?==
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FgQY9KrZVopINJAb4zpx4N61tp52GhlV/view?usp=sharing The latest version (1.23) can be downloaded here]
*[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KT1GnfN7j4m3TxoCAeE_1lvlrEUCXvOx/view?usp=sharing The last 8th Edition version (1.21) can be downloaded here]
*[https://github.com/Mad-Spy/40kHomeBrew A BattleScribe datafile for the 8th edition (1.21) and 9th edition (1.22) codex can be downloaded here]
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/10AIsFH2l-gWiS_moRVp-5VVyk1JcWdkIbSCub7z-288/edit?usp=sharing Patch notes for the latest version can be found here]
*[[Tactics - Adeptus Arbites (9E) | Tactics, match-ups, and other strategies for the newest edition can be found here]]
*[[Tactics - Adeptus Arbites (8E) | Tactics, match-ups, and other strategies for 8th Edition can be found here]]

==Where Can I Get Miniatures For Some Of These Units?==
*There's always the option of looking on eBay for some classic Necromunda models and buying those, but that's usually expensive as fuck, even for a single squad of Arbites.
*Thanks to GW making [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Skitarii-Vanguard-2017 Skitarii], [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/neophite-hybrids-2016 Genestealer Cults], and [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Imperial-Guard-Cadians-5-models-2017 Imperial Guard] (especially [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Militarum-Tempestus-Scions-2017 Storm Troopers!]) infantry models generally compatible with eachother, it's not difficult to make conversions for your line infantry, such as Patrol teams or Execution teams, and to have their special weapons. Bolters and shotguns can be found in various kits, but you're probably better off buying a box of bits off of eBay. If you use Guardsmen for your base units, Victoria Miniatures sells packs of [https://victoriaminiatures.com/collections/backpacks-pouches-and-gear/products/shoulder-pads-mk1-x5-pairs additional] [https://victoriaminiatures.com/collections/backpacks-pouches-and-gear/products/groin-flack-armour-x5 armor] to make your flak armor look more like carapace armor. They also sell [https://victoriaminiatures.com/collections/backpacks-pouches-and-gear/products/riot-shields-x5 assault shields]. In addition, Genestealer Cult [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Genestealer-Cults-Atalan-Jackals-2019 Atalan Jackals] and [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Genestealer-Cults-Jackal-Alphus-2019 Jackal Alphuses] can be kitbashed to make your Rapid Pursuit Teams or Biker Judges. No word yet on how cross-compatible any of these bits are with Necromunda Enforcers, though.
*If you want to get a little fancy with your shotguns, ArtelW makes [https://artelw.com/Shotguns-set-p108335700 some perfect Arbites shotguns]. Anvil Industries also has [https://anvilindustry.co.uk/renegade-shotguns-6-spare-ammo many] [https://anvilindustry.co.uk/combat-shotgun different] [https://anvilindustry.co.uk/enforcer-shotgun options] [https://anvilindustry.co.uk/ksg-arms for] [https://anvilindustry.co.uk/trench-shotguns shotguns]. None look quite like an Arbites shotgun, unfortunately, so just pick your favorite (though the [https://anvilindustry.co.uk/trench-shotguns Trench Shotgun] and [https://anvilindustry.co.uk/ksg-arms KSG] can be ordered with arms). Victoria Miniatures also offers a simple [https://victoriaminiatures.com/products/shotgun-arms-resin?_pos=1&_sid=2f83d2752&_ss=r shotgun with arms attached].
*[https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Necromunda-Palanite-Enforcer-Patrol-2019 Official Enforcer models are finally here!] If you don't want to use them, though, regular old [https://www.games-workshop.com/en-US/Imperial-Guard-Cadians-5-models-2017 Guardsmen] work just fine.
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQrt15DzCS8&ab_channel=Bitzbox Many] [http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/showthread.php?11850-Plastic-Adeptus-Arbites-Conversion-Guide(pic-heavy) different] [https://homeofcadaver.blogspot.com/2015/04/adeptus-arbites-suppressor-squad-wip.html people] have made their own guides to making Adeptus Arbites miniatures. These work fine for both your characters and your rank-and-file Arbitrators. If you run into any issues with these guides, you can always turn to the good anons at [[WIP]]
*Scotia Grendel's [http://www.scotiagrendel.com/Products/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=60_74| Junkers army] in Urban Warfare make for damn fine Arbites models, and many of them come with shields to easily use for shock teams and characters.
*PuppetsWar makes some [https://puppetswar.eu/chevaliers-heads.html Chevaliers heads] and [https://puppetswar.eu/executioners-heads.html Executioner heads] which look perfect for Arbitrator heads. Their [https://puppetswar.eu/light-bikers-squadron.html Light Bikers] and [https://puppetswar.eu/models-and-bits-47/all-models/riders/heavy-bikers-squadron.html Heavy Bikers] are also excellent alternatives to kitbashing your own Rapid Pursuit Teams.
*[https://artelw.com/ ArtelW] makes a wide range of high quality 40k models, including [https://artelw.com/#!/Senior-Officer-of-the-Law/p/118238189/category=27134181| Shira Calpurnia], [https://artelw.com/The-Chastener-2-0-p97114448 Godwyn Fischig], [https://artelw.com/#!/Hounds-of-Law-Pack/p/126576315/category=27134181 cyber-mastiffs], and arbitrators [https://artelw.com/#!/LEU-Riot-Control-Squad/p/118238199/category=27134181| with shields and shock mauls] or [https://artelw.com/#!/LEU-Riot-Control-Squad/p/118238199/category=27134181|w--ul-id-570-2/L-E-U-Assault-Squad-Male-enforcers/p/105104780/category=27134181--w traditional shotguns and boltguns].
*[https://victoriaminiatures.com/collections/penal-guard Victoria Miniatures] sells an excellent range of Penal Guard models you can easily use for your Penal Legionnaires, complete with explosive collars!
*Chimadons can be built with a simple Chimera conversion with a Taurox or Leman Russ Battle Cannon and removing the lasgun arrays. Remember to give it an [https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-US/MKIIC-Rhino-Dozer-Blade overpriced but appropriately sized dozer blade].
*If you don't want to pay too much for a Repressor off of eBay, you've got a few options. [https://shop.ramshacklegames.co.uk/index.php?id_product=202&id_product_attribute=0&rewrite=plant-blank&controller=product Ramshackle Games] makes a decent APC with a raised copula-weapon that can count as a grenade launcher or a storm bolter, and throwing on an [https://www.forgeworld.co.uk/en-US/MKIIC-Rhino-Dozer-Blade overpriced but appropriately sized dozer blade]. You can also kitbash one with a Rhino using plasticard and the like. 
*Many of the other vehicles (Rhino, Chimera, Sentinels, Tarantulas, Valkyries) can be simply made from their Space Marine/Imperial Guard counterparts. 

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