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	An Intercessor, who can be part of an Intercessor Squad, is the standard multirole heavy infantry unit of the Primaris Space Marines. It is <u>NOT</u> to be easily confused with the similarly named [[Inceptor\|Inceptors]] which is also another type of Primaris Marines (and it’s possible that even GW got [[derp\|confused]], since “Inceptor” actually means “new graduate,” and the Intercessors, by contrast, are veterans who can ''intercede'' via Deep Strike). Intercessors are similar in combat function to a [[Tactical Space Marine Squad\|Tactical Squad]] of standard Astartes or a Legion Tactical Squad of ancient Astartes Legionaries. They are by far the most common form of Primaris Marines out there during the Indomitus Crusade by the beginning of the 42nd Millennium. At its height, the Primaris Marines numbered in the tens of thousands, easily becoming a ''Primaris Legion'', and with that many Primaris running along came with that much Intercessors as well. After the [[Unnumbered Sons]] dissolved, Chapters started to make their own Primaris as well, meaning that this is the standard Marine squad of the present day.		An Intercessor, who can be part of an Intercessor Squad, is the standard multirole heavy infantry unit of the Primaris Space Marines. It is <u>NOT</u> to be easily confused with the similarly named [[Inceptor\|Inceptors]] which is also another type of Primaris Marines (and it’s possible that even GW got [[derp\|confused]], since “Inceptor” actually means “new graduate,” and the Intercessors, by contrast, are veterans who can ''intercede'' via Deep Strike). Intercessors are similar in combat function to a [[Tactical Space Marine Squad\|Tactical Squad]] of standard Astartes or a Legion Tactical Squad of ancient Astartes Legionaries. They are by far the most common form of Primaris Marines out there during the Indomitus Crusade by the beginning of the 42nd Millennium. At its height, the Primaris Marines numbered in the tens of thousands, easily becoming a ''Primaris Legion'', and with that many Primaris running along came with that much Intercessors as well. After the [[Unnumbered Sons]] dissolved, Chapters started to make their own Primaris as well, meaning that this is the standard Marine squad of the present day.

	As you can imagine, having a legions worth of these jacked out marines has forced the armies of [[Chaos]] to be hard on work to counter them. Fortunately for the Imperium, the Intercessors are ''made'' to adapt to situations that would have gimped most specialized chapters thanks in no small part to the revised edition of the [[Codex Astartes]] by [[Roboute Guilliman\|Big Bobby G]]. Indeed, they have since been adopted by the [[Raven Guard]] and [[Imperial Fists]] as drop site defenders and breach suppressors, respectively.		As you can imagine, having a legions worth of these jacked out marines has forced the armies of [[Chaos]] to be hard on work to counter them. Fortunately for the Imperium, the Intercessors are ''made'' to adapt to situations that would have gimped most specialized chapters thanks in no small part to the revised edition of the [[Codex Astartes]] by [[Roboute Guilliman\|Big Bobby G]]. Indeed, they have since been adopted by the [[Raven Guard]] and [[Imperial Fists]] as drop site defenders and breach suppressors, respectively.

	== Intercessors (standard) ==		== Intercessors (standard) ==
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	Offensively, S4 means they're no better in melee than regular Intercessors, and even the bump to S5 guns only makes them more points-efficient against T5 and up (though they're basically even against T4 if re-rolling 1s). Defensively, Gravis armour grants an extra wound and point of toughness, putting them in a fantastic spot in 9th edition. Most dedicated anti-chaff is in the T4/5 range, meaning it's much more likely to bounce off, while the extra wound gives them more survivability against small-arms and outright doubles their durability against the D2 weapons which are more common this edition.		Offensively, S4 means they're no better in melee than regular Intercessors, and even the bump to S5 guns only makes them more points-efficient against T5 and up (though they're basically even against T4 if re-rolling 1s). Defensively, Gravis armour grants an extra wound and point of toughness, putting them in a fantastic spot in 9th edition. Most dedicated anti-chaff is in the T4/5 range, meaning it's much more likely to bounce off, while the extra wound gives them more survivability against small-arms and outright doubles their durability against the D2 weapons which are more common this edition.

	Overall, if you want offensive Troops you'll be far better served by virtually any other option. However, they make absolutely fantastic anvils, as most armies just don't really have a point-efficient way to engage them that they wouldn't rather be pointing elsewhere.		Overall, if you want offensive Troops you'll be far better served by virtually any other option. However, they make absolutely fantastic anvils, as most armies just don't really have a point-efficient way to engage them that they wouldn't rather be pointing elsewhere.

	== Tabletop ==		== Tabletop ==

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	~~[[Category: Warhammer 40,000]]~~

	~~[[Category: Imperial]]~~

	~~[[Category: Space Marines]]~~

	~~[[Category: Primaris Marines]]~~

	{{Primaris Marine-Forces}}		{{Primaris Marine-Forces}}

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	== Intercessors (standard) ==		== Intercessors (standard) ==

	The standard flavor of Intercessors are the most well rounded. Their jack-of-all-trades role is reflected by their armament, that being the [[Bolt Rifle\|Cawl-pattern Bolt Rifle]] (basically the Bolter on steroids), a [[Bolt Pistol]], a [[Basic Close Combat Weapons#Astartes Combat Knife\|combat knife]] for melee, and frag and krak grenades. Intercessors are able to swap their Bolt Rifles for an Auto Bolt Rifle, which is basically the LMG of Bolters or a Stalker Bolt Rifle, a [[Awesome\|Bolt Sniper Rifle]]. Additionally, much as the Marinelets may take a special/heavy weapon, one in five may take an [[Combi-Grenade Launcher\|Auxiliary Grenade Launcher]] which, although a squad can have up to two, [[Fail\|doesn't let a unit throw more than one grenade per turn]] [[RAW]]. Luckily, this was ''finally'' fixed in 9th and even given a boost, as the Auxiliary Launcher is now an ''Astartes Grenade Launcher'' and simply an additional weapon [[Awesome\|(which means they can fire it with their main gun)]]. All of them wear the standard-issue [[Mark X: Tacticus Pattern Armour]].		The standard flavor of Intercessors are the most well rounded. Their jack-of-all-trades role is reflected by their armament, that being the [[Bolt Rifle\|Cawl-pattern Bolt Rifle]] (basically the Bolter on steroids), a [[Bolt Pistol]], a [[Basic Close Combat Weapons#Astartes Combat Knife\|combat knife]] for melee, and [[Grenades & Explosives#Frag Grenade\|frag]] and [[Grenades & Explosives#Krak Grenade\|krak grenades]]. Intercessors are able to swap their Bolt Rifles for an Auto Bolt Rifle, which is basically the LMG of Bolters or a Stalker Bolt Rifle, a [[Awesome\|Bolt Sniper Rifle]]. Additionally, much as the Marinelets may take a special/heavy weapon, one in five may take an [[Combi-Grenade Launcher\|Auxiliary Grenade Launcher]] which, although a squad can have up to two, [[Fail\|doesn't let a unit throw more than one grenade per turn]] [[RAW]]. Luckily, this was ''finally'' fixed in 9th and even given a boost, as the Auxiliary Launcher is now an ''Astartes Grenade Launcher'' and simply an additional weapon [[Awesome\|(which means they can fire it with their main gun)]]. All of them wear the standard-issue [[Mark X: Tacticus Pattern Armour]].

	Over the course of 8th edition, Intercessor Sgts gradually received the option to take chainswords, power weapons (sans Axes), and/or hand flamers. Apparently Intercessor sergeants hid the keys to the chapter armory from all of the Primaris HQ's.		Over the course of 8th edition, Intercessor Sgts gradually received the option to take chainswords, power weapons (sans Axes), and/or hand flamers. Apparently Intercessor sergeants hid the keys to the chapter armory from all of the Primaris HQ's.

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	== Assault Intercessors ==		== Assault Intercessors ==

	[[Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition\|9E]] mixes things up by introducing Assault Intercessor squads, the result of Bobby G cribbing (more) notes from the Legion days. The basic troops get to replace their Bolt Rifles with [[Chainsword]]s, and their bolt pistols with the [[Heavy Bolt Pistol]]s used by Reivers (albeit closer to the classic Boltgun in appearance). The sarge can take the same options as a regular Intercessor sergeant (e.g. ~~hand flamer~~, power weapons) in addition to a Plasma Pistol and [[Awesome\|Thunder Hammer]]. Like their normal counterparts, they too wear the standard-issue [[Mark X: Tacticus Pattern Armour]].		[[Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition\|9E]] mixes things up by introducing Assault Intercessor squads, the result of Bobby G cribbing (more) notes from the Legion days. The basic troops get to replace their Bolt Rifles with [[Chainsword]]s, and their bolt pistols with the [[Heavy Bolt Pistol]]s used by Reivers (albeit closer to the classic Boltgun in appearance). The sarge can take the same options as a regular Intercessor sergeant (e.g. [[Hand Flamer]], [[Power Weapon\|power weapons]]) in addition to a [[Plasma Pistol]] and [[Awesome\|Thunder Hammer]]. Like their normal counterparts, they too wear the standard-issue [[Mark X: Tacticus Pattern Armour]].

	== Heavy Intercessors ==		== Heavy Intercessors ==

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	{{topquote\|A strong core of reliable and adaptable warriors that can lay down fire while advancing or holding down terrain is an invaluable aid to any tactician. In the case of strike forces bolstered by Primaris battle-brothers, this role is fulfilled by the Intercessor Squads.\|Games Workshop}}		{{topquote\|A strong core of reliable and adaptable warriors that can lay down fire while advancing or holding down terrain is an invaluable aid to any tactician. In the case of strike forces bolstered by Primaris battle-brothers, this role is fulfilled by the Intercessor Squads.\|Games Workshop}}

	An Intercessor, who can be part of an Intercessor Squad, is the standard multirole heavy infantry unit of the Primaris Space Marines. It is <u>NOT</u> to be easily confused with the similarly named [[Inceptor\|Inceptors]] which is also another type of Primaris Marines (and it’s possible that even GW got [[derp\|confused]], since “Inceptor” actually means “new graduate,” and the ~~Inceptors~~, by contrast, are veterans who can ''intercede'' via Deep Strike). Intercessors are similar in combat function to a [[Tactical Space Marine Squad\|Tactical Squad]] of standard Astartes or a Legion Tactical Squad of ancient Astartes Legionaries. They are by far the most common form of Primaris Marines out there during the Indomitus Crusade by the beginning of the 42nd Millennium. At its height, the Primaris Marines numbered in the tens of thousands, easily becoming a ''Primaris Legion'', and with that many Primaris running along came with that much Intercessors as well. After the [[Unnumbered Sons]] dissolved, Chapters started to make their own Primaris as well, meaning that this is the standard Marine squad of the present day.		An Intercessor, who can be part of an Intercessor Squad, is the standard multirole heavy infantry unit of the Primaris Space Marines. It is <u>NOT</u> to be easily confused with the similarly named [[Inceptor\|Inceptors]] which is also another type of Primaris Marines (and it’s possible that even GW got [[derp\|confused]], since “Inceptor” actually means “new graduate,” and the Intercessors, by contrast, are veterans who can ''intercede'' via Deep Strike). Intercessors are similar in combat function to a [[Tactical Space Marine Squad\|Tactical Squad]] of standard Astartes or a Legion Tactical Squad of ancient Astartes Legionaries. They are by far the most common form of Primaris Marines out there during the Indomitus Crusade by the beginning of the 42nd Millennium. At its height, the Primaris Marines numbered in the tens of thousands, easily becoming a ''Primaris Legion'', and with that many Primaris running along came with that much Intercessors as well. After the [[Unnumbered Sons]] dissolved, Chapters started to make their own Primaris as well, meaning that this is the standard Marine squad of the present day.

	As you can imagine, having a legions worth of these jacked out marines has forced the armies of [[Chaos]] to be hard on work to counter them. Fortunately for the Imperium, the Intercessors are ''made'' to adapt to situations that would have gimped most specialized chapters thanks in no small part to the revised edition of the [[Codex Astartes]] by [[Roboute Guilliman\|Big Bobby G]]. Indeed, they have since been adopted by the [[Raven Guard]] and [[Imperial Fists]] as drop site defenders and breach suppressors, respectively.		As you can imagine, having a legions worth of these jacked out marines has forced the armies of [[Chaos]] to be hard on work to counter them. Fortunately for the Imperium, the Intercessors are ''made'' to adapt to situations that would have gimped most specialized chapters thanks in no small part to the revised edition of the [[Codex Astartes]] by [[Roboute Guilliman\|Big Bobby G]]. Indeed, they have since been adopted by the [[Raven Guard]] and [[Imperial Fists]] as drop site defenders and breach suppressors, respectively.

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	== Intercessors (standard) ==		== Intercessors (standard) ==

	The standard flavor of Intercessors are the most well rounded. Their jack-of-all-trades role is reflected by their armament, that being the [[Bolt Rifle\|Cawl-pattern Bolt Rifle]] (basically the Bolter on steroids), a [[Bolt Pistol]], a [[Basic Close Combat Weapons#Astartes Combat Knife\|combat knife]] for melee, and frag and krak grenades. Intercessors are able to swap their Bolt Rifles for an Auto Bolt Rifle, which is basically the LMG of Bolters or a Stalker Bolt Rifle, a [[Awesome\|Bolt Sniper Rifle]]. Additionally, much as the Marinelets may take a special/heavy weapon, one in five may take an [[Combi-Grenade Launcher\|Auxiliary Grenade Launcher]] which, although a squad can have up to two, [[Fail\|doesn't let a unit throw more than one grenade per turn]] [[RAW]]. Luckily, this was ''finally'' fixed in 9th and even given a boost, as the Auxiliary Launcher is now an ''Astartes Grenade Launcher'' and simply an additional weapon [[Awesome\|(which means they can fire it with their main gun)]].		The standard flavor of Intercessors are the most well rounded. Their jack-of-all-trades role is reflected by their armament, that being the [[Bolt Rifle\|Cawl-pattern Bolt Rifle]] (basically the Bolter on steroids), a [[Bolt Pistol]], a [[Basic Close Combat Weapons#Astartes Combat Knife\|combat knife]] for melee, and frag and krak grenades. Intercessors are able to swap their Bolt Rifles for an Auto Bolt Rifle, which is basically the LMG of Bolters or a Stalker Bolt Rifle, a [[Awesome\|Bolt Sniper Rifle]]. Additionally, much as the Marinelets may take a special/heavy weapon, one in five may take an [[Combi-Grenade Launcher\|Auxiliary Grenade Launcher]] which, although a squad can have up to two, [[Fail\|doesn't let a unit throw more than one grenade per turn]] [[RAW]]. Luckily, this was ''finally'' fixed in 9th and even given a boost, as the Auxiliary Launcher is now an ''Astartes Grenade Launcher'' and simply an additional weapon [[Awesome\|(which means they can fire it with their main gun)]]. All of them wear the standard-issue [[Mark X: Tacticus Pattern Armour]].

	Over the course of 8th edition, Intercessor Sgts gradually received the option to take chainswords, power weapons (sans Axes), and/or hand flamers. Apparently Intercessor sergeants hid the keys to the chapter armory from all of the Primaris HQ's.		Over the course of 8th edition, Intercessor Sgts gradually received the option to take chainswords, power weapons (sans Axes), and/or hand flamers. Apparently Intercessor sergeants hid the keys to the chapter armory from all of the Primaris HQ's.
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	== Assault Intercessors ==		== Assault Intercessors ==

	[[Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition\|9E]] mixes things up by introducing Assault Intercessor squads, the result of Bobby G cribbing (more) notes from the Legion days. The basic troops get to replace their Bolt Rifles with [[Chainsword]]s, and their bolt pistols with the [[Heavy Bolt Pistol]]s used by Reivers (albeit closer to the classic Boltgun in appearance). The sarge can take the same options as a regular Intercessor sergeant (e.g. hand flamer, power weapons) in addition to a Plasma Pistol and [[Awesome\|Thunder Hammer]].		[[Warhammer 40,000 9th Edition\|9E]] mixes things up by introducing Assault Intercessor squads, the result of Bobby G cribbing (more) notes from the Legion days. The basic troops get to replace their Bolt Rifles with [[Chainsword]]s, and their bolt pistols with the [[Heavy Bolt Pistol]]s used by Reivers (albeit closer to the classic Boltgun in appearance). The sarge can take the same options as a regular Intercessor sergeant (e.g. hand flamer, power weapons) in addition to a Plasma Pistol and [[Awesome\|Thunder Hammer]]. Like their normal counterparts, they too wear the standard-issue [[Mark X: Tacticus Pattern Armour]].

	== Heavy Intercessors ==		== Heavy Intercessors ==

	The Mk. X Gravis-clad Heavy Intercessors carry Heavy Bolt Rifles by default with the potential to swap them out for the shorter ranged and less powerful but faster firing Hellstorm Bolt Rifles, or the harder hitting, slower firing, and longer ranged Executor Bolt Rifles. One out of five squad members may be given either a heavy bolter or one of two heavy bolter variants corresponding with the previously mentioned HBR variations, which oddly makes them more like Tacs than regular Intercessors. Note that the sergeant CANNOT swap his weapons out.		The [[Mark X: Gravis Pattern Armour\|Mk. X Gravis-clad]] Heavy Intercessors carry Heavy Bolt Rifles by default with the potential to swap them out for the shorter ranged and less powerful but faster firing Hellstorm Bolt Rifles, or the harder hitting, slower firing, and longer ranged Executor Bolt Rifles. One out of five squad members may be given either a heavy bolter or one of two heavy bolter variants corresponding with the previously mentioned HBR variations, which oddly makes them more like Tacs than regular Intercessors. Note that the sergeant CANNOT swap his weapons out.

	Offensively, S4 means they're no better in melee than regular Intercessors, and even the bump to S5 guns only makes them more points-efficient against T5 and up (though they're basically even against T4 if re-rolling 1s). Defensively, Gravis armour grants an extra wound and point of toughness, putting them in a fantastic spot in 9th edition. Most dedicated anti-chaff is in the T4/5 range, meaning it's much more likely to bounce off, while the extra wound gives them more survivability against small-arms and outright doubles their durability against the D2 weapons which are more common this edition.		Offensively, S4 means they're no better in melee than regular Intercessors, and even the bump to S5 guns only makes them more points-efficient against T5 and up (though they're basically even against T4 if re-rolling 1s). Defensively, Gravis armour grants an extra wound and point of toughness, putting them in a fantastic spot in 9th edition. Most dedicated anti-chaff is in the T4/5 range, meaning it's much more likely to bounce off, while the extra wound gives them more survivability against small-arms and outright doubles their durability against the D2 weapons which are more common this edition.

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	{{topquote\|A strong core of reliable and adaptable warriors that can lay down fire while advancing or holding down terrain is an invaluable aid to any tactician. In the case of strike forces bolstered by Primaris battle-brothers, this role is fulfilled by the Intercessor Squads.\|Games Workshop}}		{{topquote\|A strong core of reliable and adaptable warriors that can lay down fire while advancing or holding down terrain is an invaluable aid to any tactician. In the case of strike forces bolstered by Primaris battle-brothers, this role is fulfilled by the Intercessor Squads.\|Games Workshop}}

	An Intercessor, who can be part of an Intercessor Squad, is the standard multirole heavy infantry unit of the Primaris Space Marines. It is <u>NOT</u> to be easily confused with the similarly named [[Inceptor\|Inceptors]] which is also another type of Primaris Marines (and it’s possible that even GW got [[derp\|confused]], since “Inceptor” actually means “new graduate,” and the Inceptors, by contrast, are veterans who can ''intercede'' via Deep Strike). Intercessors are similar in combat function to a [[Tactical Space Marine Squad\|Tactical Squad]] of standard Astartes or a Legion Tactical Squad of ancient Astartes Legionaries. They are by far the most common form of Primaris Marines out there during the Indomitus Crusade by the beginning of the 42nd Millennium. At its height, the Primaris Marines numbered in the tens of thousands, easily becoming a ''Primaris Legion'', and with that many Primaris running along came with that much Intercessors as well.		An Intercessor, who can be part of an Intercessor Squad, is the standard multirole heavy infantry unit of the Primaris Space Marines. It is <u>NOT</u> to be easily confused with the similarly named [[Inceptor\|Inceptors]] which is also another type of Primaris Marines (and it’s possible that even GW got [[derp\|confused]], since “Inceptor” actually means “new graduate,” and the Inceptors, by contrast, are veterans who can ''intercede'' via Deep Strike). Intercessors are similar in combat function to a [[Tactical Space Marine Squad\|Tactical Squad]] of standard Astartes or a Legion Tactical Squad of ancient Astartes Legionaries. They are by far the most common form of Primaris Marines out there during the Indomitus Crusade by the beginning of the 42nd Millennium. At its height, the Primaris Marines numbered in the tens of thousands, easily becoming a ''Primaris Legion'', and with that many Primaris running along came with that much Intercessors as well. After the [[Unnumbered Sons]] dissolved, Chapters started to make their own Primaris as well, meaning that this is the standard Marine squad of the present day.

	As you can imagine, having a legions worth of these jacked out marines has forced the armies of [[Chaos]] to be hard on work to counter them. Fortunately for the Imperium, the Intercessors are ''made'' to adapt to situations that would have gimped most specialized chapters thanks in no small part to the revised edition of the [[Codex Astartes]] by [[Roboute Guilliman\|Big Bobby G]]. Indeed, they have since been adopted by the [[Raven Guard]] and [[Imperial Fists]] as drop site defenders and breach suppressors, respectively.		As you can imagine, having a legions worth of these jacked out marines has forced the armies of [[Chaos]] to be hard on work to counter them. Fortunately for the Imperium, the Intercessors are ''made'' to adapt to situations that would have gimped most specialized chapters thanks in no small part to the revised edition of the [[Codex Astartes]] by [[Roboute Guilliman\|Big Bobby G]]. Indeed, they have since been adopted by the [[Raven Guard]] and [[Imperial Fists]] as drop site defenders and breach suppressors, respectively.

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	== Tabletop ==		== Tabletop ==

	At a glance, '''light Intercessors''' appear similar to Tactical Marines, and in truth there's a good deal of overlap between their rules. However, while both units ''are'' flexible, flexibility means something different to each. For Tacs, flexibility is the ability to shoot at a variety of targets efficiently by adding a heavy weapon to the squad. For 'light' Intercessors, you can only really efficiently engage one kind of target, but you have the flexibility to do so efficiently in ''either'' ranged or melee combat, the latter of which is a notable weakness for tactical squads due to their very low number of attacks.		At a glance, ''''light' Intercessors''' appear similar to Tactical Marines, and in truth there's a good deal of overlap between their rules. However, while both units ''are'' flexible, flexibility means something different to each. For Tacs, flexibility is the ability to shoot at a variety of targets efficiently by adding a heavy weapon to the squad. For light Intercessors, you can only really efficiently engage one kind of target, but you have the flexibility to do so efficiently in ''either'' ranged or melee combat, the latter of which is a notable weakness for tactical squads due to their very low number of attacks.

	This is the primary divider between Tactical Marines and Intercessors, so keep it in mind when choosing your troops. Against almost all targets, Tactical Marines will shoot better if backed up with the proper heavy weapon, so pick them if you want a pure gunline unit or to spread out your heavy weapons so they can't be picked off in tidy chunks by a savvy opponent. However, if you want a unit that can respond quickly to stall or even stop hostile advances while still being able to contribute effectively against most enemy infantry in the shooting phase, then light Intercessors are a reliable pick.		This is the primary divider between Tactical Marines and Intercessors, so keep it in mind when choosing your troops. Against almost all targets, Tactical Marines will shoot better if backed up with the proper heavy weapon, so pick them if you want a pure gunline unit or to spread out your heavy weapons so they can't be picked off in tidy chunks by a savvy opponent. However, if you want a unit that can respond quickly to stall or even stop hostile advances while still being able to contribute effectively against most enemy infantry in the shooting phase, then light Intercessors are a reliable pick.

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	{{topquote\|A strong core of reliable and adaptable warriors that can lay down fire while advancing or holding down terrain is an invaluable aid to any tactician. In the case of strike forces bolstered by Primaris battle-brothers, this role is fulfilled by the Intercessor Squads.\|Games Workshop}}		{{topquote\|A strong core of reliable and adaptable warriors that can lay down fire while advancing or holding down terrain is an invaluable aid to any tactician. In the case of strike forces bolstered by Primaris battle-brothers, this role is fulfilled by the Intercessor Squads.\|Games Workshop}}

	An Intercessor, who can be part of an Intercessor Squad, is the standard multirole heavy infantry unit of the Primaris Space Marines. It is <u>NOT</u> to be easily confused with the similarly named [[Inceptor\|Inceptors]] which is also another type of Primaris Marines (and it’s possible that even GW got [[derp\|confused]], since “Inceptor” actually means “new graduate,” and the ~~Inceptors~~, by contrast, are veterans who can ''intercede'' via Deep Strike). Intercessors are similar in combat function to a [[Tactical Space Marine Squad\|Tactical Squad]] of standard Astartes or a Legion Tactical Squad of ancient Astartes Legionaries. They are by far the most common form of Primaris Marines out there during the Indomitus Crusade by the beginning of the 42nd Millennium. At its height, the Primaris Marines numbered in the tens of thousands, easily becoming a ''Primaris Legion'', and with that many Primaris running along came with that much Intercessors as well. After the [[Unnumbered Sons]] dissolved, Chapters started to make their own Primaris as well, meaning that this is the standard Marine squad of the present day.		An Intercessor, who can be part of an Intercessor Squad, is the standard multirole heavy infantry unit of the Primaris Space Marines. It is <u>NOT</u> to be easily confused with the similarly named [[Inceptor\|Inceptors]] which is also another type of Primaris Marines (and it’s possible that even GW got [[derp\|confused]], since “Inceptor” actually means “new graduate,” and the Intercessors, by contrast, are veterans who can ''intercede'' via Deep Strike). Intercessors are similar in combat function to a [[Tactical Space Marine Squad\|Tactical Squad]] of standard Astartes or a Legion Tactical Squad of ancient Astartes Legionaries. They are by far the most common form of Primaris Marines out there during the Indomitus Crusade by the beginning of the 42nd Millennium. At its height, the Primaris Marines numbered in the tens of thousands, easily becoming a ''Primaris Legion'', and with that many Primaris running along came with that much Intercessors as well. After the [[Unnumbered Sons]] dissolved, Chapters started to make their own Primaris as well, meaning that this is the standard Marine squad of the present day.

	As you can imagine, having a legions worth of these jacked out marines has forced the armies of [[Chaos]] to be hard on work to counter them. Fortunately for the Imperium, the Intercessors are ''made'' to adapt to situations that would have gimped most specialized chapters thanks in no small part to the revised edition of the [[Codex Astartes]] by [[Roboute Guilliman\|Big Bobby G]]. Indeed, they have since been adopted by the [[Raven Guard]] and [[Imperial Fists]] as drop site defenders and breach suppressors, respectively.		As you can imagine, having a legions worth of these jacked out marines has forced the armies of [[Chaos]] to be hard on work to counter them. Fortunately for the Imperium, the Intercessors are ''made'' to adapt to situations that would have gimped most specialized chapters thanks in no small part to the revised edition of the [[Codex Astartes]] by [[Roboute Guilliman\|Big Bobby G]]. Indeed, they have since been adopted by the [[Raven Guard]] and [[Imperial Fists]] as drop site defenders and breach suppressors, respectively.

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	{{topquote\|A strong core of reliable and adaptable warriors that can lay down fire while advancing or holding down terrain is an invaluable aid to any tactician. In the case of strike forces bolstered by Primaris battle-brothers, this role is fulfilled by the Intercessor Squads.\|Games Workshop}}		{{topquote\|A strong core of reliable and adaptable warriors that can lay down fire while advancing or holding down terrain is an invaluable aid to any tactician. In the case of strike forces bolstered by Primaris battle-brothers, this role is fulfilled by the Intercessor Squads.\|Games Workshop}}

	An Intercessor, who can be part of an Intercessor Squad, is the standard multirole heavy infantry unit of the Primaris Space Marines. It is <u>NOT</u> to be easily confused with the similarly named [[Inceptor\|Inceptors]] which is also another type of Primaris Marines (and it’s possible that even GW got [[derp\|confused]], since “Inceptor” actually means “new graduate,” and the Inceptors, by contrast, are veterans who can ''intercede'' via Deep Strike). Intercessors are similar in combat function to a [[Tactical Space Marine Squad\|Tactical Squad]] of standard Astartes or a Legion Tactical Squad of ancient Astartes Legionaries. They are by far the most common form of Primaris Marines out there during the Indomitus Crusade by the beginning of the 42nd Millennium. At its height, the Primaris Marines numbered in the tens of thousands, easily becoming a ''Primaris Legion'', and with that many Primaris running along came with that much Intercessors as well.		An Intercessor, who can be part of an Intercessor Squad, is the standard multirole heavy infantry unit of the Primaris Space Marines. It is <u>NOT</u> to be easily confused with the similarly named [[Inceptor\|Inceptors]] which is also another type of Primaris Marines (and it’s possible that even GW got [[derp\|confused]], since “Inceptor” actually means “new graduate,” and the Inceptors, by contrast, are veterans who can ''intercede'' via Deep Strike). Intercessors are similar in combat function to a [[Tactical Space Marine Squad\|Tactical Squad]] of standard Astartes or a Legion Tactical Squad of ancient Astartes Legionaries. They are by far the most common form of Primaris Marines out there during the Indomitus Crusade by the beginning of the 42nd Millennium. At its height, the Primaris Marines numbered in the tens of thousands, easily becoming a ''Primaris Legion'', and with that many Primaris running along came with that much Intercessors as well. After the [[Unnumbered Sons]] dissolved, Chapters started to make their own Primaris as well, meaning that this is the standard Marine squad of the present day.

	As you can imagine, having a legions worth of these jacked out marines has forced the armies of [[Chaos]] to be hard on work to counter them. Fortunately for the Imperium, the Intercessors are ''made'' to adapt to situations that would have gimped most specialized chapters thanks in no small part to the revised edition of the [[Codex Astartes]] by [[Roboute Guilliman\|Big Bobby G]]. Indeed, they have since been adopted by the [[Raven Guard]] and [[Imperial Fists]] as drop site defenders and breach suppressors, respectively.		As you can imagine, having a legions worth of these jacked out marines has forced the armies of [[Chaos]] to be hard on work to counter them. Fortunately for the Imperium, the Intercessors are ''made'' to adapt to situations that would have gimped most specialized chapters thanks in no small part to the revised edition of the [[Codex Astartes]] by [[Roboute Guilliman\|Big Bobby G]]. Indeed, they have since been adopted by the [[Raven Guard]] and [[Imperial Fists]] as drop site defenders and breach suppressors, respectively.