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THE EMPEROR OF MANKIND 5000 points

The origins of the New Man lie in mystery, known only to
himself and perhaps his closest advisors. Legends say that the
Emperor walked the earth for tens of thousands of years before
his Great Crusade, watching, guiding, waiting. It is said that
he watched the first human civilisations flourish and crumble,
aided learned men to discover the secrets of the cosmos, and
protected his people from harm.
His was a power like no other, a puissant master of the
psychic arts, the Emperor had no equal. His might could crush
armies, and his will could obliterate nations. Throughout the
long torturous years of mankinds evolution he observed and
considered. He took it upon himself to protect and guide all of
humanity ensuring the survival of future generations. However
it was not until the twilight of humanity that he acted. The Old
Night, the Age of Strife had decimated his people, leaving them
a broken battered people.
Through his work he brought about salvation. Using his own
divine genome the Emperor fashioned twenty superhuman
beings, Primarchs, first of humanity. These mighty individuals
would lead his people to their place as rulers of the galaxy.
From their seed he fashioned a warrior brotherhood, Space
Marines, each a finely crafted simulacra of their Primogenitor,
each a perfect fighting machine. With his Legions the Emperor
liberated his people, striding the stars like a god bringing
enlightenment and understanding to the barbaric degenerates
he encountered.
It was at its height that the Emperor was betrayed by his
closest son, Horus. Corrupted by his own pride and hubris,
and empowered by the daemon gods of chaos, Horus dared
challenge his father for control of the galaxy. Where once
there was unification and strength now only anarchy and death
remained. Horus tore down everything the Emperor had strived
so hard to build and slaughtered the people the Emperor had
spent a thousand lifetimes protecting.
Despite his love for his most favoured son the Emperor
steeled his heart and resolved to end the destructive conflict.
Teleporting aboard the traitor's ship the Emperor determined to
stop Horus any way he could.
Their duel was a spectacle of divine proportions, a battle
between opposing sides of the human soul. The victor would
become the undisputed ruler of the Imperium.
Unable to convince Horus of his error, the Emperor was forced
to turn his god power to his most favoured son's complete
annihilation. Using the last of his strength he obliterated the
traitor's soul, but in doing so was forced to retreat from the
world, his soul heavy with sorrow. He sits atop his Golden
Throne to this day, watching and guiding, ensuring that his
people will never again suffer the tyranny of another.
Divine Halo
Any who looked upon the face of the
Emperor could not help but lower their
gaze in awe at his clear divinity.

Noble Brow
The Emperor's countenance was perfect
to look upon, and all felt humbled by his
Heroic Poise presence.
None but the Emperor
could embody the purity
of purpose required of a
god-hero.

Jaw of Determination
When the Emperor
clenched his perfect jaw,
all knew that his course
had been set, and
Imperator Armour nothing would disuade
Quenched in the him from it.
Emperor's own blood, his
divine armour can turn
aside any blow.

Eagle's Claw
When the Eagle's Claw
struck, all knew the
Emperor had served
Imperial Justice.

Blade of the Imperator

The Emperor's mighty
blade, said to have been
forged by himself over a
period of 1000 years.

Illustration by Adrian Smith. © Games Workshop

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UNIT: The Emperor WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv Psychic Powers: Unless otherwise stated, these are used at
7 7 3 3 4 5 3 11 2+ the beginning of the Emperor’s turn. Choose one to activate at
TYPE: Infantry the beginning of each Imperial turn. This works automatically
with no test required. You may also choose to use another
WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT: power, but must make a test as normal. He may target a
• Eagle Boltgun different unit with psychic powers to that targetted with his
• Eagle's Claw boltgun and may use both in the same phase. He may charge
• Blade of the Imperator a different unit to that shot.
• Imperator Armour
Mind over Matter: The emperor uses the power of his mind
WEAPON RANGE STR AP SPECIAL to increase the power of his body. When this power is in use,
double his S, T, and I characteristics. All hits struck whilst
Eagle Boltgun 24" 5 4 Assault 2, Blast
this power is active double the dice value of any armour
penetration rolls. If the Emperor takes a wound whilst using
Eagle's Claw: Symbol of the Imperial eagle, this deadly
this power, he may not use it in his next turn.
weapon is capable of shredding any foe. Counts as a lightning
claw with the rending special rule that re-rolls all to hit rolls and
Soul Destroyer: The Emperor turns his will to the destruction
ignores invulnerable saves.
of an enemy soul. You may use this power during the Shooting
Phase. Choose any enemy model within Line of Sight and roll
Blade of the Imperator: Forged to symbolise the Imperium,
a D6, adding it to the Emperor’s Ld value. The target must
all who see it know the Emperor is watching. Counts as a
do the same. If the Emperor’s score equals or exceeds the
force weapon that ignores invulnerable saves and re-rolls all
target’s, it is removed from the battlefield. This ability ignores
to hit rolls. Any model wounded by the weapon suffers instant
cover, armour, and invulnerable saves.
death. This ability is always available, and does not affect the
use of any other psychic powers.
Wrath: You may use this power during the Shooting Phase.
Choose any enemy unit within Line of Sight. Place the 10"
Imperator Armour: The Emperor’s Armour is the best the
blast template over it. All models touched take a Strength D
tech adepts have to offer and is augmented by the Emperor’s
hit. Vehicles suffer D3 Strength D hits.
puissant abilities. It provides a 2+ armour save and a 2+
Invulnerable save.
Force Shield: Any friendly unit with a model within 12” of the
Emperor receives a 4+ invulnerable save against any ranged
attacks.

Eagle's Wings: The Emperor and any unit he is with count as

Flyers until the beginning of their next turn.

SPECIAL RULES
Independent Character
Prescient: The Emperor can forsee some future events. He
may redeploy half his army before the game starts. He grants
his army the Careful Planning, Strategic Redeployment, and
Flank March Strategic Assets. In addition, the Emperor can
detect any threats to himself and take steps to avoid them. He
is immune to instant death, even by weapons that don’t have a
S value (like wraithcannons and force weapons). Even Vortex
Grenades do not remove him from the table.
Wise: Re-roll dice to see who gets first turn. He may choose
to pass or fail any Ld test at any time.
Emperor of Mankind: All friendly Imperial units receive the
and they shall know no fear special rule whilst he is alive. Any
unit already possessing this rule, becomes Fearless instead.
Should the Emperor be incapacitated on the battlefiled (ie be
reduced to 0 wounds) all friendly models become Fearless
and receive the Feel no Pain special rule. They must move
toward the enemy and assault them if they can. Only Horus
in his incarnation as Chosen of Chaos may actually ‘Kill’ the
Emperor - any time he is reduced to 0 wounds by someone/
thing other than Chosen Horus, he is merely incapacitated.
The enemy receives no VP for him, and he may be used in
any games afterward.

Written by Doug Newton-Walters. This is a FANsheet for use with Games Workshop's Warhammer 40,000 Apocalypse Expansion. Based on
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