Codex - The Banished

Halo: The Banished Codex

The Banished is a interesting army to build upon as its fluff creates a interesting relationship to the Covenant. If you don't know who they are, it is because they are relatively new to the Halo universe. Essentially they are a breakaway group of Brutes (And their subordinates) lead by Atriox who has a reputation for being formidable and cunning.

The Banished offer a completely different perspective on the Brutes and how they function as a whole.

Like its bigger cousin, The Covenant Codex, discussions are more than welcome for this codex too. The Codex is currently under construction and more updates will be added in the near future.

Army Special Rules

Atriox's Wrath- The feelings of betrayal and resentment channels through not only Atriox but through his subjects as well, his ideology comprised of racial nationalism and Jiralhanae pride creates unrelenting fury against all those who stand in the Banished' way, smashing and crushing those whose hubris got the better of them. Any unit with this rule or that includes a model with this rule that successfully role a 4 or above on a 1d6 will have their WS, BS, Toughness, Strength and Leadership increased all by +1 on their first attack of the first game. Failure to successfully role may result in a Leadership penalty of -1.

Ruthless Pragmatism- The Banished is far more pragmatic and liberal in diplomacy than that of their Covenant adversaries and are far more lenient and manipulative in conducting unlikely alliances that will only benefit the Banished' goals in complementing their own forces. Any allied units from the Allies Matrix that are 'Battle Brothers' or 'Allies of Convenience' will have a reduction of their original unit point cost of -10 pts.

Dual-Wielding- Like the Covenant, numerous weapons from the Banished can be wielded by Elites and Brutes one-handed, allowing them to fire two weapons at once. A model with two different ranged weapons with this special rule may only choose to fire one in the Shooting phase. If the weapons are the same they may be fired as a single twin-linked weapon of that type. If the weapon is already twin-linked to begin with it may also re-roll failed rolls to wound.

Banished Warlord Traits

1. Martial Training: Through discipline and more unorthodox of combat, your Warlord will have keen intellect and knowledge on the battlefield. Your warlord will add +1 to WS, BS and Toughness.
2. With Extreme Prejudice: In an attempt to exterminate his foes, a Warlord may order his subordinates to fire without regard for ammo. Your warlord and the unit he is attached to may use the Charged Profile of their weapons twice per game.
3. Combat Philosopher: Philosophy and war can go hand in hand among the more spiritual aspects of Warriors. The Warlord will have his Leadership and Initiative increased by +1.
4. Master of Melee: After many decades of training, this Warlord has discovered the weakpoints of every sentient species and race known. The Warlord adds +1 to its To Wound and armor penetration rolls in close combat.
5. Into the Fray: There is no greater motivation than the assurance that you're doing what's right. Your warlord and the unit your warlord is in have the Crusader and Fleet special rules.
6. Fatal Arrogance: Your Warlord's unkempt and disorganized look will cause your enemies to suffer the fatal mistake of underestimating him. Any enemy must pass a Leadership test to succeed in a attack, in return the ensuing Warlord who have this trait will have his Toughness and Strength reduced by -1 but will have his WS and BS increased by +1.

Allies Matrix

	The Banished
Imperium (Except Deathwatch)	Allies of Convenience
Deathwatch	Desperate Allies
Chaos Daemons	Come the Apocalypse
Chaos Space Marines	Allies of Convenience
Covenant	Desperate Allies
Dark Eldar	Desperate Allies
Eldar	Allies of Convenience
Harlequins	Allies of Convenience
Necrons	Come the Apocalypse
Orks	Allies of Convenience
Tau Empire	Allies of Convenience
Tyranids	Come the Apocalypse