Armoured Maniple

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Codex: Adeptus Mechanicus, p. 24

Armoured Cadre Maniples are the mechanized formations of the Adeptus Mechanicus, using mobile armour and vehicles to bring death and destruction to enemy forces. The composition of these Maniples will vary depending on whether such Armoured Cadres place an emphasis on speed or endurance. These two distinct doctrines that can be found in the Armoured Cadre come from the primary Skitarii armoured vehicles they field. However, regardless of what composition an Armoured Cadre uses, the Maniple itself serves as the mailed fist and spearhead for any assault with its heavy armour. Armoured Cadre forces are supported by mounted infantry that help shield the flanks and follow through on capturing any territory that Maniple might overrun.

Restrictions

  • Your army must include at least 2 Skorpius Disintegrators.
  • For each Skitarii Infantry type unit in your army that does not have the Infiltrate, Outflank or Deep Strike special rule, you must include a Skorpius Dunerider.
  • Your army must include more Walker and Vehicle type units than Infantry type units.

Benefits

  • When Mustering your Army, you may field 1 Skorpius Disintegrator as a HQ choice. This Skorpius Disintegrator chosen as your HQ choice must be your Warlord unless your army contains a Tech-Priest Dominus. The Skorpius Disintegrator gains +1 to its Ballistic Skill (BS), Attacks (A), and Leadership (LD) characteristic and the Character special rule.
  • You may field Skorpius Disintegrators as Fast Attack choices.
  • You may field Onager Dune Crawlers as Elites choices.
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