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Lords of War

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	*: '''Silencer Alpha Rachnus''': Oh god, where the hell do I even begin with this guy? For starters there's the obvious that he's a THREE HUNDRED POINT infantry model. Only 4 wounds with Eternal Warrior, and 2+/4+ saves. So if your opponent stares at him with a sufficiently angry expression Rachnus will probably die. Stick him in a 24-man squad with an Aceso, for the MAXIMUM number of wounds.		*: '''Silencer Alpha Rachnus''': Oh god, where the hell do I even begin with this guy? For starters there's the obvious that he's a THREE HUNDRED POINT infantry model. Only 4 wounds with Eternal Warrior, and 2+/4+ saves. So if your opponent stares at him with a sufficiently angry expression Rachnus will probably die. Stick him in a 24-man squad with an Aceso, for the MAXIMUM number of wounds.

	:: Now, you might be thinking why you would ever want to buy a 300 point model with only 4 wounds. And the answer is pretty simple. [[RAPE\|Rachnus is a 1-man Squad-wiping Lawnmower in the Psychic Phase, literally so scary that even Marines are forced to LEARN HOW TO FEAR THINGS in his presence.]]. Your best option would ~~probaby~~ be to Deathstar him with some Termis, and possibly also with Ferrus to let him laugh at challenges. Psychic phase rolls around and Rachnus Unleashes his aura to drop everyone's LD by 3 points, then casts Synapse Disruption to force enemies to take lowest leadership, then Horrifying Presence to nova EVERYTHING within 9" to take a 3d6 Leadership test on -3LD, -4LD if they're psykers. If your opponent doesn't retaliate with everything he has to remove this guy immediately from the board, then he'll likely start losing entire sections of his gunline.		:: Now, you might be thinking why you would ever want to buy a 300 point model with only 4 wounds. And the answer is pretty simple. [[RAPE\|Rachnus is a 1-man Squad-wiping Lawnmower in the Psychic Phase, literally so scary that even Marines are forced to LEARN HOW TO FEAR THINGS in his presence.]]. Your best option would probably be to Deathstar him with some Termis, and possibly also with Ferrus to let him laugh at challenges. Psychic phase rolls around and Rachnus Unleashes his aura to drop everyone's LD by 3 points, then casts Synapse Disruption to force enemies to take lowest leadership, then Horrifying Presence to nova EVERYTHING within 9" to take a 3d6 Leadership test on -3LD, -4LD if they're psykers. If your opponent doesn't retaliate with everything he has to remove this guy immediately from the board, then he'll likely start losing entire sections of his gunline.

	:: Now that your whole army is stubborn by default, you actually don't have to worry anywhere near as much about the Silencer Perils with Rachnus, and other Silencers automatically ignore the fear check that results from Silencer Perils. So if Rachnus is Deathstarring with Null Paladins, then he can pretty much recklessly throw however many dice he damn well pleases. Just beware that pretty much only Knights Inductor can reliably stay close to him once the psychic phase rolls around, so if you try putting him in a Cadre Fireblade, you'll have to be damned careful with your null charges.		:: Now that your whole army is stubborn by default, you actually don't have to worry anywhere near as much about the Silencer Perils with Rachnus, and other Silencers automatically ignore the fear check that results from Silencer Perils. So if Rachnus is Deathstarring with Null Paladins, then he can pretty much recklessly throw however many dice he damn well pleases. Just beware that pretty much only Knights Inductor can reliably stay close to him once the psychic phase rolls around, so if you try putting him in a Cadre Fireblade, you'll have to be damned careful with your null charges.

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HQs

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	==Unit Analysis==		==Unit Analysis==
	===HQs===		===HQs===
	*'''Captain''': A good ~~All~~-around character. He's worse in close combat than [[Space Marines\|Normal Space Marine Captains]], but in exchange he grants a squad of your choice Preemptive Strike which is either a free Scout move or the ability to shoot first with Interceptor restrictions of not being able to fire the next Shooting phase. Since these guys come standard with Frag Grenades and ATSKNF, any squad you attach a captain to will regain their immunity to sweeping advances and fear, making them suck a lot less in melee. Just don't expect to be able to have a captain attached to EVERY squad, just limit it to whatever squad you think will be taking the brunt of charges, as otherwise you'll lose out with the point tax.		*'''Captain''': A good all-around character. He's worse in close combat than [[Space Marines\|Normal Space Marine Captains]], but in exchange he grants a squad of your choice Preemptive Strike which is either a free Scout move or the ability to shoot first with Interceptor restrictions of not being able to fire the next Shooting phase. Since these guys come standard with Frag Grenades and ATSKNF, any squad you attach a captain to will regain their immunity to sweeping advances and fear, making them suck a lot less in melee. Just don't expect to be able to have a captain attached to EVERY squad, just limit it to whatever squad you think will be taking the brunt of charges, as otherwise you'll lose out with the point tax.

	*'''Chaplain''': The Defensive Counterpart to Captain, and he loses out on Zealot. The difference between this guy and a regular Chaplain is that he loses Zealot and gives them the Counter-Attack rule with re-rolls to Overwatch, which is very important. Instead of a Power Maul (Crozius) he has an AP4 Shock Maul, which is mildly better. If you're not taking a captain as your warlord (And kitting out the captain to be a monster in melee), then Chaplains are a serious consideration for army buffing to make up for your lack of melee prowess.		*'''Chaplain''': The Defensive Counterpart to Captain, and he loses out on Zealot. The difference between this guy and a regular Chaplain is that he loses Zealot and gives them the Counter-Attack rule with re-rolls to Overwatch, which is very important. Instead of a Power Maul (Crozius) he has an AP4 Shock Maul, which is mildly better. If you're not taking a captain as your warlord (And kitting out the captain to be a monster in melee), then Chaplains are a serious consideration for army buffing to make up for your lack of melee prowess.
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	*'''Silencer''': One of the codex's True Unique Units. These suckers have a whole paragraph of text describing their rules, but don't let that dissuade you from taking them. These guys have their own set of powers, and are focused entirely on the idea of shutting down the psychic phase. While they are EXCEEDINGLY GOOD AT THIS, Silencers are a little on the expensive side (100 points base), and lack the tactical flexibility that libbys normally provide.		*'''Silencer''': One of the codex's True Unique Units. These suckers have a whole paragraph of text describing their rules, but don't let that dissuade you from taking them. These guys have their own set of powers, and are focused entirely on the idea of shutting down the psychic phase. While they are EXCEEDINGLY GOOD AT THIS, Silencers are a little on the expensive side (100 points base), and lack the tactical flexibility that libbys normally provide.
	:Silencers don't provide ATSKNF, but they make whatever squad you attach them to completely immune to all psychic powers, both friendly and hostile. Witchfires don't effect them, maledictions don't work, and even blessings immediately turn off. This buff (Or a debuff, really depends on how you look at it), also applies to whoever is the poor sap that gets in melee with them. So if a Silencer's squad charges an invisible squad, that squad instantly loses ~~invisiblity~~, and whatever other buffs they had on, as well as maledictions.		:Silencers don't provide ATSKNF, but they make whatever squad you attach them to completely immune to all psychic powers, both friendly and hostile. Witchfires don't effect them, maledictions don't work, and even blessings immediately turn off. This buff (Or a debuff, really depends on how you look at it), also applies to whoever is the poor sap that gets in melee with them. So if a Silencer's squad charges an invisible squad, that squad instantly loses invisibility, and whatever other buffs they had on, as well as maledictions.
	:Just be DAMNED CAREFUL WITH THEM. While Silencers don't suffer perils the same way normal psykers do, their perils are just as dangerous. If you roll double 6s while manifesting silencer powers, the squad they are attached to takes a huge leadership test. And if they fail it, they run the fuck away from the silencer(Who is then helpless and alone ;_;).		:Just be DAMNED CAREFUL WITH THEM. While Silencers don't suffer perils the same way normal psykers do, their perils are just as dangerous. If you roll double 6s while manifesting silencer powers, the squad they are attached to takes a huge leadership test. And if they fail it, they run the fuck away from the silencer(Who is then helpless and alone ;_;).

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	This is the Tactics Page for [[Codex - Knights Inductor\|Knights Inductor]].		This is the Tactics Page for [[Codex - Knights Inductor\|Knights Inductor]].



			NOTE: The Codex is being rewritten for 8th edition. Data and recommendations may become obsolete without notice.

	==Why Play Knights Inductor==		==Why Play Knights Inductor==

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Special Rules

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	: Note that due to current RAW the +1 BS can does NOT apply to Snap Shots.		: Note that due to current RAW the +1 BS can does NOT apply to Snap Shots.

	'''Tactical Fire Teams''' - Probably the biggest change come 4.0, the Knights Inductor no longer have a Combat Squads equivalent. Instead they get something closer to pseudo-super Split Fire. If a unit with this rule targets a single enemy unit, that unit gets a marker. Other units can then split fire with up to half their models when they consume a marker, as long as the split attack targets the marked unit.		*'''Tactical Fire Teams''' - Probably the biggest change come 4.0, the Knights Inductor no longer have a Combat Squads equivalent. Instead they get something closer to pseudo-super Split Fire. If a unit with this rule targets a single enemy unit, that unit gets a marker. Other units can then split fire with up to half their models when they consume a marker, as long as the split attack targets the marked unit.
	:This can work in a whole bunch of ways; buy heavy weapons in regular squads. Have a dedicated anti-armor unit (Suppressors) shoot and mark a vehicle. Have the regular squads split fire their heavy weapons at the marked armor and the rest of the squad shoots at an infantry unit!		:This can work in a whole bunch of ways; buy heavy weapons in regular squads. Have a dedicated anti-armor unit (Suppressors) shoot and mark a vehicle. Have the regular squads split fire their heavy weapons at the marked armor and the rest of the squad shoots at an infantry unit!
	:With this, you can double your squads' effective firepower if you choose correctly.		:With this, you can double your squads' effective firepower if you choose correctly.

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Special Rules

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	:The only way squads with Indomitable Spirit can get ATSKNF is if an Independent Character with ATSKNF joins in. Try to keep your HQ leaders in your most vulnerable and important squads.		:The only way squads with Indomitable Spirit can get ATSKNF is if an Independent Character with ATSKNF joins in. Try to keep your HQ leaders in your most vulnerable and important squads.

	*'''Suppression Tactics''': Essentially Chapter Tactics on steroids, Knights Inductor Edition. It gives pinning if firing within 1" of a terrain piece~~. In addition, you get to make any one of three special shooting attacks in the Shooting Phase:~~		*'''Suppression Tactics''': Essentially Chapter Tactics on steroids, Knights Inductor Edition. It gives pinning if firing within 1" of a terrain piece and +1 BS against those units that are immune to being pinned

	**'''Take Their Heads''': +~~1BS~~ against ~~non-vehicle~~ units that ~~can't go~~ to ~~ground. This is your equalizer against predominantly Fearless armies and even Bike armies.~~
	**'''Halt Their Advance''': -1BS to add Strike-down to your attack. This cuts down on your killing power by a good bit and should be used on long range units against the scariest melee units stomping your way.
	**'''Suppressive Fusillade''': 3D6 to any Morale or Pinning checks inflicted within 18". You shoot like an Ork but if you can get enough unsaved wounds in, the resulting tests will be hard to pass even for Ld8 armies. Use this against weakened squads using a large amount of fire power. A Dreadnought kitted out with double TL-Autocannons can also almost guarantee an unsaved wound.

	: In order to build lists centered around these tactics, you should look into finding ways to further decrease the Leadership of enemies. Keep in mind that all cover except from Camo Cloaks will trigger this rule, and Aegis Defense Lines DO count as terrain. Gunline, use Roland Darren, and make sure to split your squads (Because each squad can only pin once per shooting round), and you can lock down an opponent's advance rather quickly. This ability works well in conjunction with Silencers, but can rapidly fall apart against Fearless armies.		: In order to build lists centered around these tactics, you should look into finding ways to further decrease the Leadership of enemies. Keep in mind that all cover except from Camo Cloaks will trigger this rule, and Aegis Defense Lines DO count as terrain. Gunline, use Roland Darren, and make sure to split your squads (Because each squad can only pin once per shooting round), and you can lock down an opponent's advance rather quickly. This ability works well in conjunction with Silencers, but can rapidly fall apart against Fearless armies.
	: Note that due to current RAW the +1 BS can does NOT apply to Snap Shots.		: Note that due to current RAW the +1 BS can does NOT apply to Snap Shots.

	'''Tactical Fire Teams''' - Combat Squads, ~~Knights Inductor Edition~~. ~~It lets you~~ split ~~into 2-3~~ fire ~~teams of 6 or 4 men~~. This ~~is where you~~ can ~~get your versatility from the larger 12 man~~ squads. ~~Special~~ and ~~Heavy~~ weapons ~~can be freely distributed throughout~~ the ~~teams, giving you far more flexibility than just combat squads. Critically, however, it lets you bring 2 dedicated transports for~~ the ~~one~~ squad ~~if there are 12 or more men in the~~ unit.		'''Tactical Fire Teams''' - Probably the biggest change come 4.0, the Knights Inductor no longer have a Combat Squads equivalent. Instead they get something closer to pseudo-super Split Fire. If a unit with this rule targets a single enemy unit, that unit gets a marker. Other units can then split fire with up to half their models when they consume a marker, as long as the split attack targets the marked unit.
	*: ~~Almost always split into the three four-man squads if possible, as noted above~~, you~~'ll want as many opportunities to inflict Pinning as possible. However~~ your squads ~~will suffer greatly from 25% casualty Morale checks, so beware.~~		:This can work in a whole bunch of ways; buy heavy weapons in regular squads. Have a dedicated anti-armor unit (Suppressors) shoot and mark a vehicle. Have the regular squads split fire their heavy weapons at the marked armor and the rest of the squad shoots at an infantry unit!
	*: Bigger squads also benefit in cost-effectiveness from to-unit benefits such as Feel No Pain from the Aceso.		:With this, you can double your squads' effective firepower if you choose correctly.

	===Attrition Objective===		===Attrition Objective===

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Tactics

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	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
	'''The Basics''': Shoot the choppy stuff and assault the shooty stuff.		'''The Basics''': Shoot the choppy stuff and assault the shooty stuff.

			===Using Suppression Tactics===
			You probably shouldn't rely too hard on the Pinning aspect of your Chapter Tactic, while it is indeed powerful when the Pinning check is failed, many of your opponents have high leadership to begin with or are immune outright. Assuming they're not immune, you'll either want to fire normally, with checks inflicted on a variety of units, or focus-fire a single unit to inflict multiple Pinning checks. Pairing this with a Leadership-reducing unit like Silencers is a sure-combo to success.
			*Take Their Head is actually more useful than the Pinning itself, as +1BS also stacks with other common shooting bonuses like twin-linking or re-rolls of 1 to hit. Always make sure you ask which units in your opponent's army are Fearless so you know whether you get the +1BS bonus or not.
			*Halt Their Advance is a good bit more situational, and often times this will be paired with long-ranged firepower. While again this is useless against units with Move Through Cover, against those few scary melee units that are not immune you'll definitely want to use this shooting attack. However like it was mentioned, this should be paired with long-ranged firepower like artillery to continually whittle down the slowed unit so that by the time it reaches you it's basically a non-factor.
			*Suppressive Fusillade, aside from the -2BS modifier, is the most powerful out of all the special shooting attacks. You'll rarely force a 3D6 Morale check unless the unit had only 3-5 models to begin with, but the 3D6 Pinning check will ensure that even Ld8 armies like Space Marines and Eldar will have a tough time staying up. Think of using this ability as trading a unit's firepower for another unit's firepower. Assuming either of the 3D6 tests are failed, you will have basically traded hitting on 5's to force another unit to either not fire at all (falling back) or fire only on 6's (regroup or pinned). This is a balancing act between your unit actually being able to kill enough to force those checks and the amount of threat the target unit poses.

	=='''Counter-Tactics'''==		=='''Counter-Tactics'''==

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Building an Army

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	==Building an Army==		==Building an Army==
	Standard stuff if you're taking the CAD, 1 HQ and 2 Troops! Ferrus is your cheapest named character who is hella durable as a Warlord, making him an troll to take down. The Librarian is your cheapest non-named HQ and can provide some nice utility for his cost.		Standard stuff if you're taking the CAD, 1 HQ and 2 Troops! Ferrus is your cheapest named character who is hella durable as a Warlord, making him an troll to take down. The Librarian is your cheapest non-named HQ and can provide some nice utility for his cost. <br>
			The way I tend to structure my lists is through a Take All Comers (TAC) approach, which is the following: x2 of anti-infantry/horde, x2 of anti-armor/vehicle, x2 of anti-toughness/MC, x0-2 of anti-air, x1-2 of anti-psychic. Following that general pattern will allow you to cover your corners decently and not fall completely flat against any specific army type, though see my notes below on anti-infantry and anti-armor.

	*'''On Troops''': Thanks to Squad Issue Wargear your troops can become pretty useful! Specialized Bolt Ammunition is a safe choice, allowing you to out-range other Space Marines, deal with Monstrous Creatures, and support forward assault units in one nice package. Unless you're taking a Pacification Detachment this does make Tacticals as expensive as jump infantry. Specialized Bolt Ammunition does provide the same versatility if you give it to a cheaper unit like Scouts or Guard Aspirants.		*'''On Troops''': Thanks to Squad Issue Wargear your troops can become pretty useful! Specialized Bolt Ammunition is a safe choice, allowing you to out-range other Space Marines, deal with Monstrous Creatures, and support forward assault units in one nice package. Unless you're taking a Pacification Detachment this does make Tacticals as expensive as jump infantry. Specialized Bolt Ammunition does provide the same versatility if you give it to a cheaper unit like Scouts or Guard Aspirants.

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Tactics

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	==Tactics==		==Tactics==
	~~Placeholder~~		'''The Basics''': Shoot the choppy stuff and assault the shooty stuff.

	=='''Counter-Tactics'''==		=='''Counter-Tactics'''==