Imperial Knights

[Katharon]

It's movement is another reason why I don't like the inclusion of D-weapons. If deployed in such a way, its possible to be in someones face and smashing it into oblivion on turn one.

[The Imperial Fist]

It's movement is another reason why I don't like the inclusion of D-weapons. If deployed in such a way, its possible to be in someones face and smashing it into oblivion on turn one.

Not sure off the top of my head, as it's not been an issue with people I play as nothing gets into assault range first turn, but aren't first turn assaults no longer allowed?

[daboarder]

only for the first player turn

[ElectricPaladin]

This is a common misconception.

Units that Scout move or Infiltrate are specifically barred from first turn assaults. Nowhere else in the rules is anything else barred from first turn assaults. Everything else is allowed to assault Turn One, it's just mechanically impossible in most scenarios.

[DarkLink]

Yeah, I've had people scout right in front of Draigo and friends and I warn them "you know I can assault you, right", and they've still done it. Whatever, free movement for me and I start the game up a kill point/first blood.

[George Labour]

In regards to the 'fluffiness' of allies. It's worth remembering that the Knight worlds are not entirely part of the Imperium. It's better to think of them as having the kind of Independence that Forge Worlds, some Astartes realms, and even (select) rogue trader domains can enjoy. They are partners, not subjects. Unless they change a LOT of the background..again.

Heck I can just imagine some random cryptek deciding he wants to put on a massive grimdark (space zombie robot) version of 'battlebots' and using Necron tech to hijack a handful just to show how great he is. Then of course there's always the cliched slow, but damning, seduction to the side of Chaos that ends up dragging so many from The Emperor's light.

So a justification can be made for anything.

So my prediction they'll be Battle Brothers with IG, maybe Tau and MAYBEEEE Space marines but less than that for everyone else. Tyrannids...will likely still not get them, but at least there's always Apocalypse.

[ElectricPaladin]

Father Gabe says

Looks good to me.

Chaos players do not fret. I'm sure we'll see hellknights soon enough, and they will be awesomer because they won't just be "Imperial Knights with spikes on." You will love them. I'm almost certain.

[daboarder]

I Reckon we'll be waiting as long for hellknights as we have been for legion rules.......

and when we do get them.....hellbrute......

well GW has just lost another 700 or so dollars with some inane loyalist love decision.

so far the tally for the last 2 months is GW not getting over a $1000 from me because they cant sort their **** out. My wallet on the other hand is having the time of its life.

[The Imperial Fist]

Father Gabe says

Any hints about if Baron/Lancer are in 'dex? Or just Errant and Paladin?

[White Tiger88]

I Reckon we'll be waiting as long for hellknights as we have been for legion rules.......

and when we do get them.....hellbrute......

well GW has just lost another 700 or so dollars with some inane loyalist love decision.

so far the tally for the last 2 months is GW not getting over a $1000 from me because they cant sort their **** out. My wallet on the other hand is having the time of its life.

I agree pretty big BS chaos doesnt get one......or hell we don't get ANYTHING we can allie with that much fire power. (Or anything but Belakor that will win in a 1 on 1 fight..)