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Contents
Introduction The Turn
Priority

Building a list

Team Structure Armored Might Death From Above Swift As The Wind

Movement Phase
Moving in terrain Running

Special Issue Wargear Upgrades

Refractor Field Suspensors Medipack Auspex Targeter Close combat accessories Optional Upgrades

Shooting Phase
Killzone Overwatch Grenades

Assault Phase
Reactive Assault Break Away:

Specialized Team Members

General Game Changes

Area Terrain Army of Heroes Area Effect No Deepstriking

Playing a Killzone Battle

Basics for All Games Pick a game size Random Mission or Campaign game Secondary Objectives Strategy/Wargear cards Play the game Ending the Game Determining a Winner

The God-Emperor is not on the side of the big battalions, but of the surest shot. -Ecclesiarch Voltairus

Special Operations: Draft Documentation

But sometimes, the universe turns on a smaller stage.

KILLZONE
In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war; but war has many faces. Epic battalions wage endless conflict throughout star systems, grand heroes set themselves on the stage of the universe; mighty titans stride across virus ravaged worlds. The blade in the dark, the brave last stand of the chosen few, the quiet work of closed doors and darkened strategiums. To be a man in such times is to be one among uncounted billions, but sometimes, one man can make a difference.
Special Operations Killzone is a set of fan designed rules created with the intent of enabling players to run skirmish games within the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It is intended as a supplemental way to play the game, and as such a set of Games Workshops core rules and Codices for any armies used is essential to understand and play this ruleset. Players will choose an elite team and undertake vital actions set against the stage of wider conflict. This ruleset aims to enable cinematic play in the style of tier one assets of a universe at war.

Basic rules additions and changes for Killzone games

The Turn
Priority: Each player rolls a D6 at the beginning of each turn to see who has Priority for that turn. The winner of the die roll may choose to go first or second in the current game turn. If the die roll is a tie Priority goes to the person who went second in the previous turn.

replace them with the following. Any model may choose to make a run move in its movement phase; the model doubles its movement rate for a run move. Jump Infantry may run after using their special jump move; they may move 6 or 4 inches after a jump move depending on the terrain being moved in A model that runs may not shoot, in addition it may not assault unless it has the Fleet USR.

Shooting Phase
Killzone: Any time a weapon fires more than one shot, the shooting player picks a primary target and may choose to have the hits allocated to other enemy models within its Killzone. All models within 4 inches of the primary target model are in the Killzone and are eligible as secondary targets. The shooting player must announce if he is going to implement a Killzone before any dice are rolled. The first hit is always against the primary target, any subsequent hits are allocated by the owning player to the secondary targets within the Killzone Overwatch: Any model that is armed with an appropriate weapon may choose to go into Overwatch in its movement phase; this will be the only action the model

Movement Phase
Moving in terrain: To simplify things and help keep the game flowing disregard the 5th edition rules for moving through difficult terrain and replace them with the following; any model that wishes to move in difficult terrain moves at a reduced rate of 4 inches. Models with the USR Move through Cover ignore terrain movement penalties. Running: Disregard the 5th edition rules for running and

may do in its turn. You should mark the model to remind you that it is in Overwatch. Appropriate weapons for purposes of Overwatch: *Have a range of at least 24 and *Have either 3 or more shots or have the Sniper ability. The first enemy model that moves within the 180 degree fire arc and within range of a model on Overwatch may be shot at. If more than one model on Overwatch has range and LOS, you may elect to hold back some fire for future enemy movement, but at least one model on Overwatch must fire. A model on Overwatch may make a normal shooting attack; if shooting at a target over 12 inches the model suffers a -1 to all its to hit rolls. However, models armed with Sniper weapons instead suffer the -1 penalty at 12 inches or less. Grenades: Any model armed with grenades may throw them as a shooting attack with a range in inches that is double their strength statistic. Defensive grenades are S4 AP- have a small blast template and may be thrown at anything. Assault grenades are S4 AP- have a small blast template and may be thrown at anything. Anti-armor grenades are S6 AP3 may be thrown at vehicles and fortifications, they have no blast.

General Game Changes

Army of Heroes: Each model in Killzone acts on its own; they are for all intents a unit of one. Area Effect: There are many items in 40k that are carried by one model and affect the whole unit that they are part of or attached to. These items dont work properly in Killzone without some tweaking. These items will have an area effect in games of Killzone. Any friendly model within 6 inches of a model carrying one of these items gains the benefits from the item. No Deepstriking: No model may teleport, deepstrike in Killzone, unless the scenario specifically allows it. Area Terrain: Any dense area terrain like woods or jungles will block LOS if the target has four or more inches of the area terrain between it and the shooter.

Assault Phase
Who can fight: Models must be in base contact to fight in an assault, ignore the 2 inch rule. Assault moves through cover: Infantry models move 4 inches and Beast/Cav move 8 inches.

+++Begin Intercept Transcription...... +++Vox Array 58 55954 554545 01 Deep Space +++Telem...... +++Inquisition Priority Assessment Lambda
[static] ...ear me? [pause-static] ...poral Skives, 38th Placis Mechanized. I dont have much... [loud banging-static] ...Placis is gone! Does anyone copy? The Tyranids are here. If you can hear this, you need to get out. Get everyone out of the system. We didnt stand a chance. The 38th held, we kept them out of the spaceport for the civvies to get out, but the Nids nailed the evac before it left atmo. We had to get the word out, had to retake the System vox array, all the ast-astropaths are dead, ripped their faces out or something. [static] ...My squad got here,dodged the Nids long enough to fire up the arrays, Well do whatever else we can here to hurt em. Dont come looking for us. We are negative evac. [banging resumes] ...Uh, I might not have much time, here. Just make sure everyone gets out. We will be back in contact if possible. [static]

Reactive Assault: When a model is assaulted, after all

assault moves are completed, any friendly models within 4 inches of an assaulting enemy model may choose to counter assault to aid their comrade. To do this they must pass a Leadership test. If they succeed, they move 4 inches into base contact with an assaulting enemy model; they do not gain the +1 attack for assaulting unless they have the Counter Attack USR. This move is unaffected by difficult terrain, but does not ignore dangerous terrain checks if applicable. In the event that a model is in range of more than one assault, they can choose to react to any one they wish, but you must declare which models will try to react to which assaults before you make any of the Leadership checks Any models that are operating in a special fire mode like overwatch may not reactive assault; they are too busy shooting to notice. Consolidation: Do not roll for consolidation moves; consolidating models may move up to 4, which is not modified by terrain.

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Playing a Killzone Battle

There are two ways to play a Killzone game. The first is a well thought out narrative campaign, with predetermined scenarios and objectives driving the games along the course of the story. The second is through the use of random missions and objectives, which will create a story of its own as you play the game.

Basics for All Games of Killzone

The actual playing a game section is vague as the real meat of game play comes from the scenario being used. Pick a game size:You should prearrange the size and scope of the game being played. How many Teams are you going to use in your Special Operations Group and what is the point limit? Random Mission or Campaign game: Determine which Mission is being played and whether it is going to be a one off game or part of a larger campaign storyline. Missions can be determined by random dice rolls, using the special mission cards from the final PDF, or by mutual agreement. Secondary Objectives: You must decide if you are going to use the secondary objectives in your game. The secret objective card is drawn to determine what the bonus mission is for each team in your Spec Ops Group. These cards are kept secret and are only revealed at the end of the game. Note: All models in Killzone count as scoring units and may claim objectives. Play the game: After all the above is worked out play your mission to its conclusion.

Ending the Game:Although there will be other things that can trigger a game to end in some of the Scenarios being played, the following will always end the game. Once a team is reduced to 25% (rounding up) of its starting model count it must take a leadership test at the beginning of each of its turns.The test is taken on the team leaders LD stat, if he is dead it is on the highest LD left in the team. If the team passes it continues to function as normal. If the team fails its leadership test the team routs and the game ends. (Even teams comprised completely of Fearless models will rout, so must take the break tests when reduced to 25%) Note: If you are using two teams in the group, then each group tests for leadership independently. In order for the game to end, both teams in the group must fail their leadership test. Determining a Winner:Killzone uses what are called Mission Points to determine which side wins. Just forcing your opponent to break and rout off the battlefield does not mean that you won. These can be gained by completing objectives, and killing your opponents models.

Building a list
Both players build a special operations group using the codex for his/her army of choice. A special operation group contains between one to two special operations teams. The exact number of teams will be determined by the players prior to the game.

Team Structure

Each team has a 175-250 point limit and can contain anywhere between 5 to 20 models in total. Teams purchase individual models from the Elite, Troops, Fast Attack and Heavy Support unit selections in their codex. A little basic math skill will be required to figure out some individual points costs . For example a Marine Tactical squad sergeants cost is determined by subtracting the cost of the 4 standard marines from the squads base cost. So the cost for the Marine sergeant is 26 points. (90-64=26) You may only take one squad leader upgrade for each unit choice taken and only after you take one member from the squad entry. You may not take a second squad leader choice for a unit type more than once. For example you take one tactical and one assault marine, you could then take an assault sgt and a tactical sgt; once these are chosen you may take no further tactical or assault sgts in your team A team may contain no more than 4 special ranged weapons upgrades; only two may be a heavy weapon upgrade. (Special Ranged weapons upgrades are the ones that can only be taken in a limited number. Ranged weapons upgrades that all models in a squad may take do not count toward this limit. For example Marine Scouts can upgrade every model to carry a sniper rifle or shotgun; these upgrades are not limited by this rule. (Pistol upgrades do not fall under these restrictions.) No vehicles are allowed with the exception of a single Walker per team and only if they have an armor rating of 33 or less. Armor rating is determined by adding the 3 armor values (FA/SA/RA) for your vehicle together.

A team member may not have more than 3 wounds. A team may contain no more than two models with 2+ armor saves. A team may contain no more than two models with 3+ invulnerable saves. A team may contain no more than two Jump Infantry models. A team may contain no more than two bike, jetbike or cavalry models. A team member may not have a toughness statistic greater than five. Models listed as Unique in their unit composition may not be used.

Team Leader: Pick one model from your team to be the team leader, preferably the model with the highest leadership. All models within 6 inches may test on his leadership. This model gains +1 wound if he only has one in his base stats; if the model has more than one wound already it gains +1 attack instead.

Theme

A few of the proceeding restrictions can be lifted by purchasing the appropriate Theme upgrade listed below. Armored Might: This theme allows you to take as many models with 2+ Armor saves in your team as you desire. You may select this theme for 10 points, and are required to spend at least 75% of your points on themed models. Death From Above: This theme allows you to take as many Jump Infantry models in your team as you desire. You may select this theme for 10 points, and are required to spend at least 75% of your points on themed models. Swift As The Wind: This theme allows you to take as many models that are Bikes, Jetbikes or Cavalry/Beasts in your team as you desire. You may select this theme for 10 points, and are required to spend at least 75% of your points on themed models.

Imperial records have well documented the siege of hades hive, and the steadfast Commisar Yarrick who held the hive together against insurmountable Ork assaults. What is less celebrated is the accounting of the few surviving Veteran Guardsman who made Daily scavenger runs through the ork-held outer regions of the hive, performing dazzling acts of heroism day after day to keep the beleaguered survivors alive for another day.

Was wasnt finking about holdin till the fleet came. We wasnt finking about much beyond the mud and the feth and where the next ration bars were comin from. Greenies dont like our food, see, so it was all just out there, waiting. Only problem was, there was this couple of thousand orks, and to them, WE was the food.

Veteran Guardsman Pullo, 31st Hadeshive

Optional Upgrades
The following upgrades are optional, but I would suggest using them as they add tons of flavor and add greatly to the uniqueness of the teams. Also note none of these are set in stone yet as there have not been many playtests with them; there may end up being less or more of them when the project is done. Some upgrades are listed with two points values, the points are determined according to the base statistic being enhanced. The first value is for any stat that is 3 or less, the second is for stats of 4 or greater; these will be indicated in parenthesis before the point costs. For example lets look at the Targeter it has a 3/5 points value, so a Guardsman with a BS 3 will pay 3 points for the upgrade and a Space Marine will pay 5 points..

Special Issue Wargear Upgrades

One of each of the following options may be taken by each team. Refractor Field 15 points A team leader may take a refractor field and gain a 5+ invulnerable save. Suspensors 10 points A team member with a Heavy Weapon fitted with suspensors gains the Relentless USR, but may only fire up to half the weapons maximum range if they move. Medipack (T) 8/10 points A team member with a medipack gains the feel no pain USR; in addition one team member within 6 inches may take one feel no pain roll a turn. Auspex 10 points A team member with an Auspex ignores cover saves when shooting or may forfeit its own shooting to guide the shots of another team member within 2 inches, in this case the guided model ignores cover saves. The team member may not be carrying a special ranged weapon upgrade and have an Auspex. Any team member may take any of the following upgrades: Targeter (BS) 3/5 points A team member with a targeter adds +1 to all of its shooting to hit rolls if the team member doesnt move. Close combat accessories (S) 1/4 points These can take the form of bayonets, knives, short swords and sometimes even sharpened entrenching tools. A team member armed with close combat accessories gains an additional attack in the assault phase. They may not be taken by models that already possess 2 close combat weapons.

Specialized Team Member

In non-campaign games a Team may start off a number of members with specialized skills. The Team may take up to 25 points worth of skills; these points count toward the teams total value. (You and your opponent are free to raise or lower the total skill points allowed.)

General skills cost 5 points Specialist skills cost 10 pints Team Leader Leadership skills cost 10 points Additionally, any model may choose to either enhance its Strength, Toughness or Leadership value by +1 Each statistic upgrade may only be taken once, and costs 15 points.

GENERAL
Stealth +1 Inch Movement +1 WS +1 BS Grants 6+ Invul save Skilled Rider Infiltrate Master crafted Weapon Move through cover Counter Attack Scout

SPECIALIST SHOOTING
Rending Extra shot per turn +1 AP Grants 4+ poison wound Weapon is twin linked Force enemy to re-roll successful armour save

SPECIALIST ASSAULT
+1 Attack Grants 4+ poison wound Hit and Run Fleet Rending Substitute profile attacks for D6 each turn

TEAM LEADER LEADERSHIP

6 AOE Furious charge 6 AOE +1 Initiative 6 AOE Feel No Pain 6 AOE +1 to wound rolls +1 to Teams break tests Re-Roll 1 Break test per game

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Contributors Credits
The Following people have conributed ot this document for no reason other than thier love of the hobby and thier disire to make a skirmish game they want to play. Big Jim at Galaxy in Flames http://galaxyinflames.blogspot.com/ AJ/Bestia from the Imperial Truth podcast http://theimperialtruth.blogspot.com/ B.smoove from A Gentlemans Ones http://agentlemansones.blogspot.com/ Karitas from Excommunicate Traitors http://excommunicatetratoris.blogspot.com/ Menzies from the 512th Cadian http://cadian512.blogspot.com/ Sons of Taurus from his self-titled Blog http://sonsoftaurus.blogspot.com/ Counterfett from All things Fett http://counterfett.blogspot.com/ Geoff from the Independent Characters Podcast http://theindependentcharacters.com/blog/ Master Bryss Entropomancer War009 Marko