LEGIONES CATAEGIS ARMY LIST

The Thunder Warriors, also referred to in ancient records as the Thunder Legion and the Thunder Regiments, and known in High Gothic as the
Legiones Cataegis, were the 20 legions of genetically-engineered, superhuman warriors of Terra created by the design of the Emperor of Mankind
through alchemical augmentation, somatic gene-sculpting and muscle-grafting techniques. Their purpose was to unite the homeworld of humanity
beneath the Emperor's rule during the Unification Wars on Terra in the late 29th and 30th Millenniums. The legions were commanded by
Cataegis warriors of particular skill, intellect and mental stability, who held the rank of Primarch. Wrought to be living weapons, the Cataegis were
known to be physically stronger, more savage, more resilient and more potent in combat than the later Astartes, though they were not as long-lived
and suffered from often dangerous mental instability and early metabolic collapse when their bodies began to reject their augmentations.
Imperial chronicles hold that the last of the legendary Thunder Warriors died heroically during the final battle of the Unification Wars. The truth
of the matter was far different, for the Thunder Warriors' fate was bound up in the terrible price that the Emperor proved willing to pay to secure a
better future for Mankind.
The following army list is intended to provide players with a template to enable to field a force representing the Legiones Cataegis in the early
stages of the Wars of Unification on Terra. At this time the Thunder Legions were a basic but effective force, super human shock infantry with a
small amount of integral Auxilia support attachments. The list is limited and straight forward, reflecting the limited variance at this early stage of
the Wars, latter supplements will expand upon options and additional units that become available during Campaign play.

CATAEGIS SPECIAL RULES

Thunder Warriors were large, greater in size than their later cousin Astartes and equal to most Custodes. They were made highly resistant to psychic
attack, perhaps because of the sorcery they would regularly face during the Age of Strife, and had tremendous upper body strength that was
considered to be unparalleled. However the Thunder Warriors genetic template was unstable and they were prone to fits of bloodlust and instability.
Short-lived and rife with both mental and physical health issues, Thunder Warriors were known to suddenly drop dead or stop following orders.
However, they lived as warlords and relished battle, their human emotions were not expunged from them, and they were known for their dry humor.

Bloodlust
During combat any Cataegis unit which is given the option of performing a Sweeping Advance or Consolidation must make a Bloodlust test
(Leadership -2), if they fail mark the unit with a Bloodlust token. While a unit has a Bloodlust token they must perform Sweeping Advances and
Consolidate towards the closest enemy unit which they can damage, in addition to having to Move towards and Charge the closest enemy unit they
can damage. The player cannot intentionally Shoot at another unit in order to prevent themselves from Assaulting the original target. At the start of
each Turn, the player may make another Bloodlust test at the same time as Regrouping test, if this is passed the Bloodlust token may be removed.

Frenzy
Whenever a unit with this special rule is part of a combat that either destroyed the enemy outright or via sweeping advance they get a Frenzy token.
For every Frenzy token they add +1 attack on a turn they charge, but an additional -1 Leadership for Bloodlust tests. In addition rather than moving
towards and assaulting the closest ENEMY unit, a Frenzied Bloodlust unit must make a Leadership check (with the same penalties as a Bloodlust
test) if there are any FRIENDLY units which are closer, if any of those checks are failed, the Frenzied unit will target them instead. If the unit ever
fails a Morale check (other than a Bloodlust test) or recovers from Bloodlust, all Frenzy tokens are removed.

Genetic Manipulation
All models count as having Rad Filters. Plus: WIP, this rule will primarily affect the campaign focus of the army, more than likely having some
effects which couple with the Crusade Campaign rules as well.

Psychic Resilience
If a unit with this special rule is targeted by a Psychic power of any kind they must roll a Leadership test with a negative modifier equal to the Warp
Level of the power cast. If passed, the power is negated and does not have any effect on the Cataegis unit (although it may still affect non-Cataegis
units), if failed the power works as normal. Note that this is instead of any normal Deny the Witch roll.

The Sodality
A unit composed entirely of models with this special rule has a unit coherency of 3" instead of the usual 2", and may always attempt to Regroup as
an unmodified Leadership test regardless of casualties taken or any other effects.

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LEGIONS AND TRAITS
Upon inception each of the different Cataegis Legions were rallied from a single format. They were never designed to be anything other than a
Heavy Infantry force to subdue the warlords and petty tyrants of Terra. But as the years wore on, depending on who they fought, where the bulk of
the men were recruited from, or even the whims of their currently serving Primarch, they each started to develop particular expertise in combat.
While again the wants and orders of a current Primarch could affect these in some way, as the wars of unity continued on, the Legions found
themselves deployed more often than not into engagements that at the very least leaned toward the legions combat preferences.

(Designers Note: Below we have listed traits we think would suit the Legion they are numbered for. While it certainly is a bit kitschy, we are simply going off what the Valdor
book gave us. If you think that the VIth Legiones Cataegis would instead be better off having the ‘Fanatical Unitist’ Trait instead of ‘Indefatigable Trackers’, feel free to instead
use that and make sure you send us pictures of your Cataegis forces! Like the Legions of the Astartes, the 2nd and 11th Legions have been left out intentionally to allow players
to create their own version of these regiments.)

LEGION I - MASTER ARMSMEN LEGION XIII - LOGISTICAL MASTERY

Cataegis models from this Legion gain + 1 To Hit when fighting Units from the Primary Detachment of this army may test to arrive
opponents with the same weapon skill. from Reserve Turn 1 on the roll of a 5+ which cannot be modified to be
better than 5+.
LEGIONS III - SUBLIME DUELLISTS
Cataegis models from this Legion gain +1 To Wound when in a XIV - BIOLOGICALLY RESILIENT
challenge All Poisoned weapons are -1 to Wound (Eg Poison 4+ would require a
5+ to wound etc) Cataegis models from this Legion.
LEGION IV - EXPERT PIONEERS
Cataegis models from this Legion gain the Move Through Cover LEGION XV - WARP ANATHEMAS
special rule and incur a -1 to opponents Cover Save. Anytime a Cataegis unit from this Legion rolls a double on a successful
Psychic Resilience test then the casting model automatically suffers a
LEGION V - HARRYING COMBATANTS Perils of the Warp.
Cataegis models and Auxilia Equites gain the Hit and Run special rule.
LEGION XVI - PUNISHING FUSILADISTS
LEGION VI - INDEFATIGABLE TRACKERS Cataegis mode from this Legion gain +1 To Hit for Shooting attacks
Cataegis models gain +1” to all Movement (including Running and (including snap shots) if the target is within 12”.
Charging)
LEGION XVII - FANATICAL UNITISTS
LEGION VII - BULLHEADED TENACITY Cataegis models from this Legion gain +1 Leadership (to a max of 10)
Cataegis models gain Stubborn if within a terrain piece, building or and may reroll failed Fear tests.
fortification.
LEGION XVIII - ARMOURIAL HELOTS
LEGION VIII - UNREPENTANT BUTCHERS Each Cataegis unit from this Legion may reroll a single armour save or
Cataegis models cause Fear and any such Fear tests made while already invulnerable save, if derived from wargear, per player turn.
in combat with them are at -1 Leadership.
LEGION XIX - MASTER OF AMBUSH
LEGION IX - MELEE EXEMPLARS Units made up entirely of Cataegis models from this Legion gain
Cataegis models gain +1 To Hit when Charging or using Counter Stealth while more than 12” from the closest enemy unit or if they did
Attack. not move in their preceeding Movement phase. If both of these are
applicable the unit gains Shrouded instead.
LEGION X - INHUMANLY RESOLUTE
Cataegis models may still make their Feel No Pain roll against Instant LEGION XX - BEHIND ENEMY LINES
Death Wounds but, if passed, only lose a single Wound instead instead Units made up entirely of Cataegis models from this Legion gain
of suffering Instant Death. Scout. In addition those units gain Stubborn when they are within the
enemy deployment zone.
LEGION XII - FRENZIED HEADHUNTERS
Cataegis models from this Legion gain the Frenzy special rule.
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 CATAEGIS EQUIPMENT
RANGED WEAPONS
Artillery Las Weapons
Used since the birth of modern human warfare, artillery has been an Laser weapons emit a highly focused, high energy beam of light which
integral component of military forces even through the darkest of on impact produces a rapid temperature change on the target's surface,
times. The ability to launch high explosive rounds at the enemy lines causing vaporisation in the form of a small explosion. The beam itself
from hundreds of meters or even several kilometers is an invaluable lasts for only a short duration, creating a searing flash of light and
asset in any armoury. distinctive snap or crack sound as air is ionised. Energy for each shot is
Weapon Range Str AP Type stored within a fast discharge generator, taking up most of the weapon's
Hvy Quad Launcher 12" - 60" 5 5 Heavy 4, Barrage, Blast (3") mechanism, and regulates the power of each beam to prevent
Heavy Mortar 12" - 48" 6 4 Ordnance 1, Barrage, overpowering and improve reliability.
Large Blast (5") Of all of Mankinds technology, Las weapons have survived by and
Artillery Strike large across Terra's surface due to the sheer volume of weapons which
(Artillery Shell) - 8 4 Ordnance 1, Barrage, Pinning, were produced and the ease in which to recharge their ammunition
Fire for Effect, Large Blast (5") cells. Any source of power can be used, even, in desperation, open
(Gas Cannister) - 1 3 Ordnance 1, Barrage, Poison, flame, although it will damage the cells overall capacity.
One-use, Large Blast (5")
(Rad Shell) - 4 3 Ordnance 1, Barrage, Rad-phage Weapon Range Str AP Type
Fleshbane, One-use, Blast (3") Blast Pistol 6" 5 - Pistol, Twin-linked, Gets Hot!
Fire for Effect: If the previous shot fired with the Barrage was an Lasgun 24" 3 - Rapid Fire
Artillery Shell, this shot becomes Twin-linked. Multilaser 36" 6 6 Heavy 3
Esoteric Weapons
Despite the decline in human technology that the Age of Strife has Projectile Weapons
created, sending much of Mankind’s ancient might and arts to myth One of the most ancient forms of ranged weapons, ballistic weapons
and legend, a few relics that have survived Old Night. One of the more have been used for millennia for their ease of use and maintenance.
common types found are sidearms of surpassing firepower and Firing solid slugs with a propellant, normally gunpowder, through rifled
elegance. Be they bespoke slug throwers utilising micro-atomic or smooth bored barrels. Even the most savage tribes in the deep
munitions or searing kill-rays that draw power from a planet’s ambient wastes will have stockpiles of hand guns and rifles, no matter how basic
magnetosphere; such priceless artefacts of war find their way into the and inaccurate. Given the prodigious size and strength of the Cataegis,
hands of the Emperor’s chosen. Others are known as Adrathic firearms this allowed them to wield weapons normally found in static positions
which use dangerously unstable but powerful energy beams to sever the or mounted on tanks as their primary ranged armament. It is rumoured
internal bonds of matter, causing objects in their path to unravel. The that the sound of an entire Thunder Legions at the battle of Varat Thor
only evidence that the victim existed is a flaring after-image of what firing these weapons in unison is what gave the Cataegis their common
was. Such weapons were legend during the Age of Strife and are prized cognomen.
by the Techno-Barbarians of Terra. Weapon Range Str AP Type
Weapon Range Str AP Type Hand Cannon 12" 4 5 Pistol
Adrathic Destructor 12" 5 2 Assault 1, Instant Death, Sovnya Stubber 16" 4 6 Assault 3
Armourbane, Gets Hot! Guardian Bolter 18" 4 4 Assault 2
Archaeotech Pistol 12" 6 3 Pistol, Master-crafted Cmpct Heavy Stubber 24" 4 6 Assault 3
Grenade Launcher
Flamers (Frag) 24" 3 6 Assault 1, Blast (3")
Used universally by both the Imperial forces and those of the Techno- (Krak) 24" 6 4 Assault 1
barbarian states, some more than others, flame weapons gout forth Heavy Stubber 36" 4 6 Heavy 3
huge quantities of fire or burning substances. The propellants can vary Belt-fed Cannon 36" 5 5 Heavy 3
from weapon to weapon based on what is accessible by their creators. Autocannon 48" 7 4 Heavy 2
Weapon Range Str AP Type
Flamer Template 4 5 Assault 1
Heavy Flamer Template 5 4 Assault 1

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 CLOSE COMBAT WEAPONS
Chain Weapons Solerite Weapons
This covers any of a class of weapons that possess motorised biting First fashioned in the pattern of ancient relics to arm the elite of the
teeth that saw and slash through the enemy, in a similar fashion to Thunder Warriors, the Solerite power gauntlets and their raptor-taloned
ancient chainsaws. Many of the Techno-barbarian tribes use a variety of variants are potent weapons. They are prizes beyond compare with
these weapons, however most Cataegis fighters prefer the mighty Chain irreplaceable artefact power coils which energise their disruption field
Axe due to its sheer size and brutality. generators and the nigh-indestructible materials their casings and blades
Weapon Range Str AP Type are fashioned from, forged as they are in furnaces recovered from the
Chain Axe - +1 4 Melee ancient Tempest galleries near Terra's molten core.
Weapon Range Str AP Type
Guardian Spear Solerite Power Gauntlet - x2 1 Melee, Master-crafted, Unwieldy
The signature weapon of the Legio Custodes and in many ways their Solerite Power Talon - +2 3 Melee, Master-crafter, Shred
symbol of office is the Guardian spear. Elegant and deadly, it is a
potent and unique design incorporating a power blade and a highly Sovnya
advanced integrated bolter weapon, and in the hands of a Custodian These longer pole-arm like weapons were not initially part of the
Guard it can strike and parry at blinding speed despite its size. Cataegis loadouts. They were quickly brought into usage during the
Weapon Range Str AP Type Subjugation of Boznata where the Cataegis saw the effectiveness of
Guardian Spear* - user/+1 3/2 Melee, Lightning Blows, polearms in the limited Custodes forces fighting off the ambushes
Specialist Weapon made by the monstrous Wyrd-Flensed golems of Warp-Clans.
*: Use the second profile if the model has charged this tum. Following that conflict, a standardised, mass produced Sovnya with an
Lightning Blows: Every roll of a 6 To Hit with this weapon generates inbuilt missile weapon was ordered by the local Cataegis commanders.
another attack with the same weaponat the same Initiative step. These There were some rumblings from the deployed Custodes being unhappy
extra attacks do not themselves generate additional attacks. with their iconic weapons being imitated, but the Primarch of the VIth
Disruptor-plasma Tech grinned at the Watch-Captain as he signed the official requisition forms.
A truly terrifying technology which survived the Age of Strife; examples Weapon Range Str AP Type
of its weapons kept in the darkest reaches of the armouries of Kings and Hastile Sovnya - +1/+2 6/5 Melee, Piercing, Versatile
Warlords across Terra. Harnessing a little understood energy source, Sovnya - user/+1 6/5 Melee, Piercing, Versatile
perhaps originally xenos or arcane in origin, the weapon is enhanced to Piercing: To Wound rolls of a 6 with this weapon count the targets Armour Save
emit a blood red plasma which literally eats away at its target. as 1 less then its rating (for example a 5+ Armour Save would become a 6+).
Weapon Range Str AP Type Versatile: This weapon uses the first Str and AP values on its profile if
Plasma Greatsword - user 6 Melee, Two-handed, Corrosive, wielded in one hand, and the second Str and AP value if used as though it
Soul Blaze had the Two-handed rule.
Plasma Waraxe - +2 6 Melee, Two-handed, Corrosive, Spatha
Soul Blaze, Unwieldy, Deflagrate Prior to the introduction of the Spatha, most, if not all of the Cataegis
Corrosive: Each time a model makes a successful Armour Save against warriors simply used whatever close combat armaments were available to
Wounds inflicted by this weapon, its subsequent Armour Save rolls are them at the time. These varied from favoured cudgels, monstrous
reduced by -1, this effect is accumulative. Use a token or dice to track the bardiches or even liberated enemy limbs as required. While the Spatha
deterioration of the models Armour. was not initially designed for the Legiones Cataegis, they became their
Hunting Pilum standard close combat armament. Initially used by the equite clans of
The basic lance has been a weapon employed by cavalry units for Mon-Gal as a large, cavalry based sword to be swung down from horse
millennia, capable of piercing even thick plate steel. Add explosive back by normal humans. In the hands of a Cataegis it was no bigger
charges to the lance head and it becomes even deadlier. than an arming sword and served them throughout unification as a
Weapon Range Str AP Type simple, but brutally effective weapon for close work.
Hunting Pilum - +2 5 Melee, Piercing, First Strike, Weapon Range Str AP Type
One Use Spatha - user - Melee, Piercing
First Strike: The benefits of this weapon are conveyed to the users Hammer of Piercing: To Wound rolls of a 6 with this weapon count the targets Armour Save
Wrath attack only. Piercing: To Wound rolls of a 6 with this weapon count the as 1 less then its rating (for example a 5+ Armour Save would become a 6+).
targets Armour Save as -1.

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 WARGEAR
Achaemenid Pavise
When the Achaemenid Empire eagerly allied with the Emperor during
the very early unification it brought its armed forces wholesale into the
armies of Unificaiton. One of the Achaemenid’s specialist units were
the Ballistae-Cataphracts. These units consisted of weapon teams made
up of 5 men. 3 of the men would carry a single heavy Ferro-Ceramite
Pavise shield, that would then allow the other two gunners to make use
of their Field-Jezzail. Although these pavises were formidably heavy,
they could be carried by the massive Cataegis warriors and used to
great effect within shield walls and close unit formations.
The Pavise confers a 6+ Invulnerable save, increasing to 5+ versus
Shooting attacks, the shields however are cumbersome and models
using them cannot claim the extra attack for being armed with an
additional close combat weapon or use two handed weapons. Prior to
an assault the bearer may declare that they are not using the shield, if
they do not use the shield they cannot fire overwatch as they move
them onto their backs.
Banners
Like the Roma Legions of ancient Terra the Cataegis take extreme
pride in their units banners, treating them as the embodiment of their
prowess and achievements. To carry such an artifact is one of the
Legions greatest honours outside of command.
Vexillum: All friendly units within 12" may reroll Leadership tests.
Signum: As above, those units count +1 for Combat Resolution.
Aquilum: As above, in addition this model gains Fearless.
Command Baton
Initially a simple icon of command for Cohorts deployed on
Campaign, the Cataegis placed in charge of the operation would be
granted a short baton to represent their authority. As the command
structure solidifed and more technological wonders were recovered the
command batons were progressively replaced with ones which provided
the bearer a limited form of protection from incoming enemy fire.
The model gains a 5+ Invulnerable versus enemy Shooting attacks.
Mk1 Cataegis Plate
The first semi-powered armour to be used in bulk by the forces of
unification. Mk1 Cataegis plate could vary wildly in design and build, it
was not uncommon during the early years of unification for even a
single maniple of Cataegis to all look completely different. It offered
similar protection to carapace armour, with the added benefit of a
rudimentary exo-skeletal armature of the upper body providing the
wearer with increased upper body strength.
This armour confers a 4+ armour save, however models so equipped
may Snap Shot their Assault weapons in the same Shooting phase in
which they Run, shooting once the move is completed. However all
Run and Charge moves are reduced by -1" to a minimum of 1".
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Mk2 Cataegis Plate
The evolution of the Mk1 Plate and the true pre-cursor to the powered
armour that would serve the Legiones Astartes for millenia. While
compared to the variety of designs seen in the MK1, Mk2 plate was
relatively homogenized, although the design and finish of it could vary
between different legions. The Mk2 Cataegis plate while not at all
void-worthy, it had functional atmospheric, radiological and bacterial
protection to allow the Cataegis to fight across the inhospitable wastes
of Terra. An improved exo-skeletal support system was installed for the
users entire body, allowing the wearer to bear even the most heavy
loads while remaining unencumbered. These benefits, combined with
the Cataegis physicality made for unstoppable shock troops.
This armour confers a 3+ armour save except that it decreases its
protection to 5+ against weapons with a Strength of 6 or higher whose
AP is not sufficient to bypass the armour normally. Models so
equipped may Snap Shot their Assault weapons in the same Shooting
phase in which they Run, shooting once the move is completed.
Rad Filters
After millennia of conflict the war zones of Terra are lethal threat unto
themselves. Made desolate by atomic explosions and ravaged by
nuclear storms for centuries, most territories have areas heavily affected
by radiation toxicity. While the mighty Cataegis have been genetically
enhanced to resist the worst effects of it, the lowly Auxilia require
special equipment to avod lethal doses.
Models euqipped with Rad Filters gain a 4+ Invulnerable save versus
any Wounds or effects caused by Rad/Radiation based damage.
Vox Broadcaster
A powerful communications array which is capable of cutting through
the huge amount of rad static which corrupts every battlefield on Terra.
While most Unification formation are trained to operate with minimal
audio comms during conflict, it is a huge strategic boost to be able to
make live updates and coordinate long range support.
Models with the Insipring rule which are part of the same unit as this
model have the range of the special effects boosted from 12" to 24". If
either model is removed as a casualty this effect is cancelled.
Vox Receptor
Built into the armour of a disignated warrior, the Vox Receptor aids in
communicating with the officers of their unit and receive updated
orders. While most comms are restricted to auidial beeps and tones to
communicate basic order, the Receptors allow verbal commands to be
communicated over the rad static at limited ranges.
Models equipped with Vox Receptors may benefit from the Inspiring
rule of HQ models if they are within range.
CATAEGIS WARLORD TRAITS
When generating their Warlord Traits, a Cataegis army may either roll on one of the Warlord Traits tables in
the Horus Heresy rulebook, or instead roll on the following table. Leadership among the
Cataegis is determined
CATAEGIS WARLORD TRAITS TABLE differently based on each
Legion. While the senior
D6 Warlord Trait position of Primarch was
1 Commanding Presence initially bestowed by the
Placing a high value in the ability to communicate with their troops, the Warlord has a greater Emperor Himself, individual
presense on the battlefield, able to convey orders even through the deafening roar of the rad static. command of Cohorts for
The Warlord gains the Inspiring special rule, if the Character already had this rule, the range of its operations fell to the Legion
effect is boosted by an additional 6" (this affects the Vox Broadcaster as well). itself. Often these
commanders would be chosen
2 Highly Stable Genetics based on their skillset which
A one in a million combination of genetic flaws has resulted in an unexplained higly stable genetic worked best with the
composition in the Warlord. Their wounds heal faster and the normal signs of degeneration are upcoming mission and once
yet to emerge. those battles were done they
The Warlord gains the It Will Not Die special rule. In addition, during Campaigns, they may would be folded back into the
reroll any negative Genetic Manipulation results. general ranks of their Legion.

3 Blind Barrage Continued success in the field

Understanding the value of long range fire support the Warlord ensures that, prior to any could earmark an individual
engagement, a volley of suppresion strikes mixed with smoke rounds pepper the battlefield shortly for permanent promotion
before their attack. however. As larger campaigns
The Warlord’s controlling player may choose to unleash a Blind bombardment at the start of the were embarked upon the
game. If this is done, all units (friend and foe) gain the Shrouded special rule for the duration of Primarchs would raise warriors
the first game turn only. to the rank of Legate and
subsequently those Legates
4 Brutal Commander would then choose their own
While having solid tactical understanding, the Warlord is known more for their fury in combat, Optio's. Warriors with
often allowing themselves to be overwhelmed by their innate bloodlust. Relishing in the violence command potential may also
their bodyguards are only too willing to follow them into the slaughter. be plucked form their Legion
The Warlord and its unit gain the Frenzy rule, if already had this rule they may ignore the negative for 'Officer Training' by
modifier against the Leadership from Frenzy tokens. Custodes Observers,
furthering their chances of
5 Strategic Focus gaining an office.
A gifted strategist, the Warlord places a high value on securing defined objectives, often leading
the charge themselves and becoming the anchor point for the rest of the army.
The Warlord has the Implacable Advance special rule, and has the Stubborn special rule within 3"
of an Objective marker.

6 Infamous Commander
A notorious leader, even among the Cataegis, the Warlord has taken steps to ensure that stories
of is his merciless actions reach the ears of his enemies well before his troops do.
The Warlord gains the Fear special rule, if they already had this rule all Leadership test taken due
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HQ Legiones Cataegis Primarch 6 4 5 5 4 6 5 10 3+
The Primarchs were the top
ranking Cataegis warriors and Unit Composition Options
some of the most powerful • 1 (Unique) • The Primarch may exchange their Cataegis Hand Cannon for one of
Warlords within the Armies of the following:
Unification. Nothing in their Unit Type - Blast Pistol........................................................................................ free
genetic make up differentiated • Infantry (Character) - Archaeotech Pistol........................................................................ 15 pts
the Primarchs from even the - Adrathic Destructor...................................................................... 20 pts
lowest Hastus warrior. During Wargear • The Legate may exchange their Cataegis Spatha for one of the
the initial inception of the • MkII Cataegis Plate following:
Legiones Cataegis no warriors • Cataegis Hand Cannon - Power Sword................................................................................... 5 pts
were given the rank of • Cataegis Spatha - Solerite Power Talon..................................................................... 15 pts
Primarch, instead each • Command Baton - Solerite Power Gauntlet............................................................... 20 pts
Legion’s command elements • Frag & Krak Grenades - Plasma Greatsword...................................................................... 30 pts
were a handful of Legates- - Plasma Waraxe............................................................................. 40 pts
Initiates who had undergone Special Rules • The Legate may take any of the following options:
additional officer training. • Bulky - Mk II Cataegis Plate.................................................................... 10 pts
Each of these Cadres had a • Cataegis - Rad Grenades................................................................................ 10 pts
Custodian seconded to act as • Eternal Warrior - Achaemenid Pavise........................................................................ 15 pts
not only an advisor to these • Fearless
newly minted commanders but • Feel No Pain (4+) Inspiring
to watch out for any showing • Independent Character Any friendly units within 12" which are equipped with a Vox Receptor
potential command • Inspiring may use the Legates Leadership instead of their own.
capabilities. As the Legions • Legion Commander
matured and exemplary or • Rage Legion Commander
especially vicious warriors were • Spoils of War If a Cohort HQ Cadre is taken in the same army, the Primarch must
elevated to the rank of be attached to it and must remain attached to it throughout the game.
Primarch they began to form In addition this model must be the armies Warlord.
their own characteristics and
cultures. Some of these could Spoils of War
be traced as a direct impacts A Cataegis Primarch may take any weapon available to any HQ
from their Primarchs, a choice across the Wars of Unifications supplements at the cost
particular campaign they were indicated in the unit entry. If using the Crusade Campaign system
embroiled in and all the way this would encompass the Armoury options as well. Noting that some
through to something simple common sense may be required when it comes to especially unique
as the bulk of the Cataegis and obscure weapons.
recruits hailing from a
particular province. As the
forces of Unification won
battle after battle and war after
war, technologies were
recovered, stolen or gifted to
the Emperor.

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The Primarchs and their command echelons became testing grounds for new and improved equipment or almost museum-like
displays of captured relics and weapons. There was a particular case of a horrific weapon known simply as The Sepulchre cutting
swathes through the Cataegis of the VIIth, only for it to be seen weeks later annihilating the enemies of the VIIth’s Primarch. While
early Primarchs were selected by the Legions Custodian advisor, as the wars for Unification went on a Legion’s Primarch could attain
the rank through bloody, lethal Command Tournaments or even by a quorum vote of the entire Legion’s warriors. No matter how
the Primarch attained their rank, their rule of the Legion was total. Given this, they would regularly receive the bulk of war spoils and
the newest equipment that the Emperor's own manufacturia could supply even months or years before their own frontline units would
see the benefits. The rank of Primarch, especially during the early days of the Thunder Legions, could be a fleeting privilege as the
bearer was killed in battle, lost an honour duel to a usurper or who’s body turned on him. There was one well recorded incident when
the title of Primarch of the XVIIth was held by 7 different Cataegis over the course of a single day due to the horrific losses the
Legion sustained holding the Battlements of the Gaulic city of Burlen. It was only toward the end of the wars for Unification that the
Primarchs of the Cataegis became household names, when the loss of one of these mighty commanders would be mourned across
the city-states and continents of the Emperor’s fledgling Imperium.

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 0-1 CUSTODES OBSERVER 60 POINTS
WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv
HQ Custodes Observer 5 5 5 5 2 5 2 9 3+
From the inception of the
Thunder Warriors the Unit Composition
Custodes have been their • 1 Custodes Observer Inviolable Psyche
watchers. Initially assigned to The model is immune to Fear and Pinning tests, and can re-roll failed
Cohorts to watch for potential Unit Type Deny the Witch attempts. The model does not suffer penalties to its
candidates for officer training, • Infantry (Character) Leadership when taking Morale checks.
then as advisors for said
officers and then latter to Wargear Observer
observe and monitor the • Custodes Plate The model must be attached to a Cataegis HQ unit and cannot leave
infamous Cataegis genetic • Guardian Spear them unless they are seperated due to a Morale check. In addition no
degeneration. While the • Frag & Krak Grenades Cataegis unit or model may use the Custodes Observer's Leadership.
Custodes assigned to the front Any time the unit in which the Observer is attached to is forced to
lines would fight and defend Special Rules take a Morale check and fails, the Observer then rolls their own
themselves, they were not part • Bulky check. If the Observer passes they immediately seperate from the
of the Cataegis command • Crusader Cataegis unit (which Falls Back as normal) and becomes their own
structure and would neither • Inviolable Psyche unit. If this happens the Cataegis player immediately loses -1 VP.
issue or take orders from the • Observer
Thunder Warriors officers and • Preternatural Skill Preternatural Skill
nor would the line troops take • The Sodality Any model with this special rule gains a bonus of +I to their Initiative
heed of them if they had tried in the Assault phase if their Weapon Skill is greater than that of the
to take command. Instead they model(s) which they are fighting.
would simply observe and
report back to their own The Sodality
superiors, this in itself A unit composed entirely of models with this special rule has a unit
deepened the already growing coherency of 3" instead of the usual 2", and may always attempt to
divide between the two Regroup as an unmodified Leadership test regardless of casualties
military factions; one which taken or any other effects.
would obviously come to a
lethal conclusion. Weapon Range Str AP Type
Guardian Spear
- Power Blade* - user/+1 3/2 Melee, Lightning Blows,
Specialist Weapon
- Guardian Bolter 18" 4 4 Assault 2
*: Use the second profile if the model has charged this tum.
Lightning Blows: Every roll of a 6 To Hit with this weapon generates another attack with
the same weaponat the same Initiative step. These extra attacks do not themselves
generate additional attacks.

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LEGATE
WS
Legiones Cataegis Legate 5 4
Unit Composition:
• 1 Cataegis Legate
Unit Type
• Infantry (Character)
Wargear
• MkI Cataegis Plate
• Cataegis Hand Cannon
• Cataegis Spatha
• Command Baton
• Frag & Krak Grenades
Special Rules
• Bulky
• Cataegis
• Cohort Commander
• Feel No Pain (4+)
• Hatred
• Independent Character
• Inspiring
100 PTS
BS S T W I A Ld Sv
5 5 3 5 3 9 4+ HQ
Legate is the highest ranking
Options Cataegis officer class under
• The Legate may exchange their Cataegis Hand Cannon for one of the the Primarchs. Many of the
following: Cataegis Legiones had an
- Blast Pistol......................................................................................... free upper command echelon of at
- Archaeotech Pistol......................................................................... 15 pts least a dozen Legates for
- Adrathic Destructor....................................................................... 20 pts commanding of the myriad
• The Legate may exchange their Cataegis Spatha for one of the hosts of the Thunder Legion.
following: They were nominally put in
- Power Sword.................................................................................... 5 pts command of larger formations
- Solerite Power Talon...................................................................... 15 pts when the Legion’s Primarch
- Solerite Power Gauntlet................................................................ 20 pts was elsewhere or otherwise
• The Legate may take any of the following options: indisposed. Legates gained
- Mk II Cataegis Plate..................................................................... 10 pts their rank through
- Rad Grenades................................................................................. 10 pts competence, aggression and
- Achaemenid Pavise......................................................................... 15 pts pure survivability. Throughout
the Leigones Cataegis long
and lauded history there was
Cohort Commander not a single recorded instance
If a Cohort HQ Cadre is taken in the same army, the Legate must be of nepotism within their ranks.
attached to it and must remain attached to it throughout the game. In When a legate is not present,
addition if the army does not contain a Primarch, this model must be but the marshalled forces are
the armies Warlord. larger than what would be seen
‘proper’ to have under the
Inspiring command of an Optio, the
Any friendly units within 12" which are equipped with a Vox Receptor brevet rank of ‘Field-Legate’
may use the Legates Leadership instead of their own. would be bestowed on the
most senior Cataegis of the
force who would act as the
overall commander of the
deployed formation.
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HQ
While the Thunder Legions
generally fought in fluid, ad-
hoc formations as battles and
wars dictated, they would
always be fielded under the
watchful eye of a Headquarters
Cadre. These units could vary
wildly in make up depending
on their requirements. For
smaller engagements they
simply acted as a veteran
bodyguard unit drawn from
the Triarius Cohorts for the
formations commanding
officer, generally a Legate or
Optio. In larger more formal
engagements or wars the
Cohort Headquarters Cadre
would become an entire
command staff for the
Legion’s Primarch, with many
specialist personnel and
officers that varied anywhere
between life-wards, comms
officers and standard bearers
all the way through to
Custodes Advisors and on
supremely rare occasions the
Sigillite or even the Emperor
himself!
0-1 COHORT HQ CADRE 105 PTS
WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv
Legiones Cataegis 5 4 5 5 2 5 3 8 4+
Unit Composition: Options
• 3 Legion Cataegis • The Cadre may include up to two additional Cataegis....... 35 pts each
• Each Legiones Cataegis may be upgraded to one of the following
Unit Type officers (their profiles are below):
• Infantry - Optio Reserve Commander......................................................... 45 pts
- Tesseraius Cohort Champion...................................................... 65 pts
Wargear - Aenaetor Comms Officer............................................................ 45 pts
• MkI Cataegis Plate - Signifier Banner Bearer................................................................ 55 pts
• Cataegis Spatha • Any remaining Legion Cataegis may all be upgraded to one of the
• Compact Heavy Stubber following options:
• Frag & Krak Grenades - Princepta Support Legion Cataegis..................................... 25 pts each
- Triarius Veteran Legion Cataegis......................................... 20 pts each
Special Rules
• Bulky
• Cataegis
• Feel No Pain (4+)
• Hatred
Dedicated Transport
• As long as it numbers no
more than 6 models, the
squad may choose a Mule
Command Vehicle as a
Dedicated Transport.
OPTIO RESERVE COMMANDER
A Cataegis Optio acts as a direct second to a formations Legate. Service as an Optio is seen simply as a
stepping stone position so that the warrior can gain ‘on station’ training in preparation for taking on the role
of Legate. Optios will sometimes be committed to frontline units, quite possibly with a Tesseraius in tow, to
make sure a particular beachhead is held, or enemy counter attack repulsed.
Wargear
• Replaces the Cataegis Spatha and Compact Heavy Stubber with an Achaemenid Pavise and Hastile
Sovnya.
• The Hastile Sovnya may replace its Compact Heavy Stubber with a Flamer for +5 points or an Adrathic
Destructor for +20 points.
• May upgrade to MkII Cataegis Plate for +10 points.
Special Rules
• Reserve Commander - The army may contain Auxilia Equites and Field Artillery. In addition if the army
does not contain a Legate or Primarch, this model must be the armies Warlord.
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TESSERAIUS COHORT CHAMPION
A Tessearius holds no true command authority, he is simply a sublime warrior even amongst is his gene-enhanced peers. Many of the Legions hold
‘first blood’ tournaments to elect their formations Tesseraius. The Tesseraius’s main role on the battlefield is to act as Life-Ward to the formations
Legate, but when his charge isn’t deployed to the field, many Tesseraiia will be seen at the spear tip of the formations charge, or where the fighting is
thickest.

Wargear
• Replaces the Cataegis Spatha and Compact Heavy Stubber with two Chain Axes.
• The Tesseraius may exchange one/both of their Chain Axes for one of the following:
- Power Weapon.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 pts
- Solerite Power Talon............................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 pts
- Solerite Power Gauntlet......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 pts
- Pair of Solerite Power Talons (counts as two weapons)........................................................................................................................................ 25 pts
- Plasma Greatsword (counts as two weapons)........................................................................................................................................................ 30 pts
• May upgrade to MkII Cataegis Plate for +10 points.

Special Rules
• Gains Precisions Strike, Preferred Enemy and Rage special rules.
• Cohort Champion - The model gains +1 Weapon Skill but must always issue and accept Challenges.

AENAETOR COMMS OFFICER

An Aenaetor acts simply as the Headquarters Cadre’s comms specialist. Just as the nucio-operators and radiomen in the armies of man before him,
the Aenaetor is instrumental in the Legate’s or even the Primarchs orders reaching frontline units. Calling in artillery or airborne support or even
something as simple and mundane as relaying troop movements and progress reports through lengthy campaigns.

Wargear
• Gains a Vox Broadcaster.
• May take a Achaemenid Pavise for +15 points.
• May take a Cataegis Hand Cannon for +2 points.

Special Rules
• Comms Officer - The force may contain one Long Range Artillery Barrage for 1,000 points or thereof in the army, these must still be purchased
like a normal unit (see unit entry in Heavy Support).

SIGNIFIER BANNER BEARER

The Signifier is quite possibly the most lauded rank to be held below Legate within any of the Legiones Cataegis. They hold the honour and
responsibility of carrying their Legiones colours into battle. The standard could be anything from a single Legates heraldry, all the way through to
the full legions standard, fighitng side by side with their Primarch. The most legendary Signifier was Arik Taranis who carried the Emperor’s
Lightning Standard into battle side by side with his lord until he was reportedly cut down during the Battle of Mount Ararat.

Wargear
• Gains a Combat Shield and Vexillum.
• If the army contains a Legate the Vexillum may be upgaded to a Signum for +10 points, or if it contains a Primarch it may be upgraded to an
Aquilum for +15 points.
• May take a Cataegis Hand Cannon for +2 points.

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 PRINCEPTA SUPPORT COHORT 180 POINTS
WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv
ELITE Legiones Cataegis 5 4 5 5 2 5 3 8 4+
The Princepta Support
Cohorts are specialist warriors Unit Composition Options
that form a secondary battle • 3 Legiones Cataegis • The Princepta Cohort may take:
line behind the Legions - Up to five additional Legiones Cataegis............................. 60 pts each
Hastus Cohorts. These Unit Type • The Princepta Cohort may take any of the following options:
warriors will have shown a • Infantry - One model may be equipped with a Vox Receptor........................ 5 pts
level of ferocity and callous
disdain for their own mortality Wargear
that would make even their • MkI Cataegis Plate MkI Cataegis Plate
brother warriors within the • Chain Axe This armour confers a 4+ armour save, however models so equipped
Hastus blanch. • Flamer may Snap Shot their Assault weapons in the same Shooting phase in
Each of these Cataegis is • Frag & Krak Grenades which they Run, shooting once the move is completed. However all
armed with a flame projector Run and Charge moves are reduced by -1" to a minimum of 1".
and an immense chain axe or Special Rules
glaive. These warriors are • Bulky Weapon Range Str AP Type
normally held back during the • Cataegis Chain Axe - +1 4 Melee
initial engagements of a battle • Feel No Pain (4+) Flamer Template 4 5 Assault 1
and will move in to sure up • Hatred
any Hastus Cohorts that have • Rage
suffered unsustainable
casualties. If in a rare case the Dedicated Transport
enemy penetrates through the • As long as it numbers no
Hastus line and attempts to more than 8 models, the
create a salient, it is the squad may choose a Mule as a
Princepta that are charged with Dedicated Transport.
closing it. With their flamers
and heavy assault weapons they
will throw themselves into the
fray no matter the foe.
It is of no surprise that the
Princepta Cohorts suffer a
significantly higher casualty
rate than even the frontline
Hastus units. While the
morbid disdain for death the
warriors of the Princepta
exude, they are always a
celebrated and welcomed site
when they appear to reinforce
their brothers in arms.

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TRIARIUS VETERAN COHORT
WS
Legiones Cataegis
Unit Composition
• 3 Legiones Cataegis
Unit Type
• Infantry
Wargear
• MkI Cataegis Plate
• Achaemenid Pavise
• Sovnya
• Frag & Krak Grenades
Special Rules
• Bulky
• Cataegis
• Counter-attack
• Feel No Pain (4+)
• Hatred
Dedicated Transport
• As long as it numbers no
more than 8 models, the
squad may choose a Mule as a
Dedicated Transport.
165 POINTS
BS S T W I A Ld Sv
5 4 5 5 2 5 3 8 4+ ELITE
Triarius Veteran Cohorts are
Options made up of the most effective
• The Triarius Cohort may take: Cataegis within the Legion.
- Up to five additional Legiones Cataegis.............................. 55 pts each These warriors have shown
• The Triarius Cohort may take any of the following options: exemplary behaviour under the
- One model may be equipped with a Vox Receptor......................... 5 pts most heinous of battlefield
conditions and have somehow
MkI Cataegis Plate continued to survive even given
This armour confers a 4+ armour save, however models so equipped their unstable genetics. When a
may Snap Shot their Assault weapons in the same Shooting phase in warrior is promoted to the ranks
which they Run, shooting once the move is completed. However all of the Triarius they are outfitted
Run and Charge moves are reduced by -1" to a minimum of 1". with an Achaemenid Pavise and
a Sovnya. These large tower
Achaemenid Pavise shields and long-hafted weapons
The Shield confers a 6+ Invulnerable save, increasing to 5+ versus allow the Trarius to form
Shooting attacks, the shields however are cumbersome and models impenetrable phalanxes when
using them cannot claim the extra attack for being armed with an required but gives them enough
additional close combat weapon or use two handed weapons. Prior to tactical flexibility to act as a
an assault the bearer may declare that they are not using the shield, if heavy shock troop. The Triarius
they do not use the shield they cannot fire overwatch as they move are the third and final line of a
them onto their backs. Cataegis formation, they stand
as an inviolate bulwark against
Weapon Range Str AP Type anything formidable enough to
Sovnya - Thrust - user/+1 6/5 Melee, Piercing, Versatile have fought through both the
Sovnya - Stubber 16" 4 6 Assault 3 Hastus and Princepta lines.
Piercing: To Wound rolls of a 6 with this weapon count the targets Armour Save as -1. Some Triarius Cohorts have
Versatile: This weapon uses the first Str and AP values on its profile if wielded in one even been recorded wielding
hand, and the second Str and AP value if used as though it had the Two-handed rule. limited dark-age technology, but
none as blatantly as the Ist
Legion’s specialist Nefastus-
Triarius Clades which were only
ever committed to battle in the
most dire circumstances. It is
these veteran warriors with their
massive tower shields, polearms
and resplendent armour that
were sometimes mistaken on the
battlefield as the enigmatic
Custodes. Although not of the
same genetic makeup of their
comrades in arms, they fought
with as much vigour, ferocity
and conviction as any of the
Emperor's gene-forged warriors.
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 HASTUS LINE COHORT 135 POINTS
WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv
TROOPS Legiones Cataegis 5 4 5 5 2 5 3 8 4+
Hastus Line Cohorts, as their
name suggests, are the frontline Unit Composition Options
unit of the Legiones Cataegis. • 3 Legiones Cataegis • The Hastati Squad may take:
These units of gene-enhanced - Up to five additional Legiones Cataegis............................. 45 pts each
warriors were the mainstay of Unit Type • The Hastus Cohort may take any of the following options:
each of the Legions. When first • Infantry - One model may be equipped with a Vox Receptor........................ 5 pts
deployed within the forces of
Unification the Thunder Wargear
Warriors became the premier • MkI Cataegis Plate MkI Cataegis Plate
Heavy Infantry across Terra, even • Cataegis Spatha This armour confers a 4+ armour save, however models so equipped
outclassing the much famed • Compact Heavy Stubber may Snap Shot their Assault weapons in the same Shooting phase in
Albian Ironsides. Each legion, • Frag & Krak Grenades which they Run, shooting once the move is completed. However all
especially in their nascent days, Run and Charge moves are reduced by -1" to a minimum of 1".
consisted of nothing more than Special Rules
the Hastus Line Cohorts, no • Bulky Weapon Range Str AP Type
specialist units had yet been • Cataegis Cataegis Spatha - user - Melee, Piercing
formed nor had Primarchs had • Feel No Pain (4+) Compact Heavy Stubber 24" 4 6 Assault 3
enough time with their forces to • Hatred Piercing: To Wound rolls of a 6 with this weapon count the targets Armour Save as -1.
truly shape them.
After the pacification of the Dedicated Transport
Mon-Gal tribes the Cataegis • As long as it numbers no
forces were equipped with a more than 8 models, the
standardised close combat squad may choose a Mule as a
weapon, the Spatha, which Dedicated Transport.
became synonymous with the
bloody assaults of the Cataegis.
All throughout the wars of
unification the Cataegis were
equipped with the best the
armouries of the Emperor could
offer. During the early unification
they were equipped with slip-shod
armour, chainmail, hardened
leathers and basic cuirasses. As
technologies were rapidly re-
learned they received the MK1
Cataegis Plate, this is when the
Legiones Cataegis became a true
force to be reckoned with. As the
wars went on the Legiones would
go through countless refits and
re-armaments, but supplies of the
newer equipment could never
keep up with the demand of the
frontline units.

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MULE ARMOURED CARRIER 75 POINTS
Armour
BS Front Side Rear HP DEDICATED TRANSPORT
Mule 3 12 10 10 3 A simple but durable patterned
vehicle template which is used
Unit Composition Options across the Cataegis Legions in
• 1 Mule • A Mule may take any of the following upgrades: one form or another. The
- A Heavy Stubber or Twin-linked Compact Heavy Stubber......... 10 pts Mule is mounted with a single
Unit Type - Dozer Blade................................................................................... 10 pts turreted weapon with a hull
• Vehicle (Tank, Transport, - Extra Armour................................................................................. 15 pts mounted support weapon,
Open-topped) • A Mule may exchange its Multi-laser for one of the following: both capable of being fired by
- Belt-fed Cannon................................................................................. free the auxillia crew. An additional
Wargear - Heavy Flamer..................................................................................... free weapon is often mounted by
• Turret Multi-laser - Autocannon...................................................................................... 5 pts the Thunder Warriors
• Hull Belt-fed Cannon • A Mule may exchange its Belt-fed Cannon for one of the following: themselves for them to fire
• Smoke Launchers - Heavy Flamer..................................................................................... free while they are being
transported.
Special Rules The vehicles armour, while
• Reliable Reliable thickened on the front, is
These vehicles are extraordinarily robust and can often be repaired in often only termed adequate
Transport Capacity the midst of battle by their crews. If a Mule is immobilised for any and the transport bay is open
• A mule has a transport reason, then in subsequent turns the crew can attempt a repair instead to the elements to allow its
capacity of 12 models or 8 of fring any of the Mule's weapons. In the Shooting phase instead of occupants a faster
Legiones Cataegis models. fring a weapon, the Mule can attempt to repair an Immobilised result disembarkation into the heat
on a D6 roll of 6. of battle. Once empties the
Fire Points Mules will normally pull back
• Open-topped. a short distance and provide
fire support before retrieving
Access Points their squad post engagement.
• Open-topped.

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DEDICATED TRANSPORT
A simple but durable patterned
vehicle template which is used
across the Cataegis Legions in
one form or another. The
Mule is mounted with a single
turreted weapon with a hull
mounted support weapon,
both capable of being fired by
the auxillia crew. An additional
weapon is often mounted by
the Thunder Warriors
themselves for them to fire
while they are being
transported.
The vehicles armour, while
thickened on the front, is
often only termed adequate
and the transport bay is open
to the elements to allow its
occupants a faster
disembarkation into the heat
of battle. Once empties the
Mules will normally pull back
a short distance and provide
fire support before retrieving
their squad post engagement.
MULE COMMAND CARRIER
Mule
Unit Composition
• 1 Mule
Unit Type
• Vehicle (Tank, Transport)
Wargear
• Turret Multi-laser
• Turret Heavy Stubber
• Hull Belt-fed Cannon
• Smoke Launchers
Special Rules
• Reliable
Transport Capacity
• A mule has a transport
capacity of 9 models or 6
Legiones Cataegis models.
Fire Points
• The Mule Command
Carrier has four firing points,
two each side.
Access Points
• The Mule Command
Carrier has one rear access
hatch.
75 POINTS
Armour
BS Front Side Rear HP
3 12 11 10 3
Options
• A Mule may take any of the following upgrades:
- Dozer Blade.................................................................................. 10 pts
- Extra Armour................................................................................. 15 pts
• A Mule may exchange its Multi-laser for one of the following:
- Belt-fed Cannon................................................................................ free
- Heavy Flamer.................................................................................... free
- Autocannon..................................................................................... 5 pts
• A Mule may exchange its Belt-fed Cannon for one of the following:
- Heavy Flamer.................................................................................... free
• A Mule may exchange its Heavy Stubber for one of the following:
- Twin-linked Compact Heavy Stubber.............................................. free
Reliable
These vehicles are extraordinarily robust and can often be repaired in
the midst of battle by their crews. If a Mule is immobilised for any
reason, then in subsequent turns the crew can attempt a repair instead
of fring any of the Mule's weapons. In the Shooting phase instead of
fring a weapon, the Mule can attempt to repair an Immobilised result
on a D6 roll of 6.
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SIEGE ARTILLERY TRACTOR
Artillery Tractor
Unit Composition
• 1 Artillery Tractor
Unit Type
• Vehicle (Fast, Transport,
Open-topped)
Wargear
• Hull Heavy Stubber
• Smoke Launchers
Special Rules
• Artillery Tractor
Transport Capacity
• An Artillery Tractor has a
transport capacity of 5 models.
Fire Points
• Open-topped.
Access Points
• Open-topped.
40 POINTS
Armour
BS Front Side Rear HP DEDICATED TRANSPORT
3 11 10 10 2 A very basic but high powered
vehicle designed to move
Options heavy artillery pieces to and
• A Mule may take any of the following upgrades: from the battlefield. While it
- Dozer Blade................................................................................... 10 pts provides some protection to
- Extra Armour................................................................................. 15 pts its crew while relocating their
gun, it is not intended to be a
frontline tank and will quickly
succumb to enemy fire. Some
Artillery Tractor Legions prefer the use of older
If the Artillery Tractor begins its Movement phase in contact with a organic method of horse
friendly model of the Artillery type that has not moved this Turn, and drawn, allowing their crews to
does not have more crew then the currently available Transport be more mobile in the heat of
Capacity of the Artillery Tractor, then it may attempt to Tow that battle, but others have done
model. The Artillery Tractor and the Artillery model may move up to away with such relics and make
12" together after which the Artillery model must still be in base to mobilise their forces in
contact with the Artillery Tractor. The accompanying Crew may be their entirity.
deployed as if they dismebarked from the Artillery Tractor (note that
this is an exception to the normal rules about preventing a unit from
Embarking and Disembarking in the same Turn). The Artillery model
and its Crew may neither Move nor Shoot in a Turn which they have
been Towed, and the Artillery Tractor may neither Shoot or move Flat
Out this Turn.
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 AUXILIA EQUITES 55 POINTS
WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv
FAST ATTACK Auxilia Rider (Mounted) 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 7 5+
Assigned to every Cataegis Decurion (Mounted) 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 8 5+
Legion, the Auxilia Equites are Auxilia Rider (Mechanised) 3 3 3 4 1 3 1 7 5+
permanently attached to those Decurion (Mechanised) 3 3 3 4 1 3 2 8 5+
units and are not part of the
Strife Epoch Regiments. Unit Composition Options
Acting as the Thunder • 4 Auxilia Riders • The Auxilia Equites squad may take:
Warriors advance eyes, the • 1 Decurion - Up to five additional Auxilia Riders (Mounted).................. 10 pts each
Equites are able to recon the • Any model may exchange their Close Combat Weapon for the
enemy lines and cause Unit Type following option:
distractions as the main shock • Auxilia Rider: Cavalry - Hunting Pilum............................................................................... 2 pts
force gets into position. Some • Decurion: Cavalry • For every five models in the squad one Auxilia Rider may exchange
Legions have outiftted their (Character) their Lasgun with one of the following options:
Equites with motorised - Grenade Launcher........................................................................... 5 pts
options, preferring that over Wargear • The entire squad may take any of the following options:
the age old biological steed. • Flak Armour - Rad Filters...............................................................................2 pts each
Unlike most of the cavalry • Close Combat Weapon • The entire squad may be upgraded to be Mechanised, losing -1 Wound
units in the Epoch Regiments, • Lasgun and gaining +1 Toughness as well as becoming Bike Unit Type and
however, the Equites are not • Frag & Krak Grenades gaining the Scout Special Rule. If this option is taken, all Auxilia Equites
intended as combat units or must be upgraded as such.
shock troops, that role is left Special Rules
to the well suited Cataegis. • Auxilia Unit
Instead they are a light
scouting element which the
Cohort Commanders rely Auxilia Unit
upon to monitor enemy This unit can only be taken if the army contains an Optio in the
movements and guide Cohort HQ Cadre.
reinforcements to where they
are needed most. Hunting Pilum
The basic lance has been a weapon emplyed by cavalry units for
millennia. The sheer momentum of the steed turns a length of any
metal or wood into a lethal spear capable of piercing even thick plate
steel. Add explosive charges to the lance head and it becomes even
deadlier.

Weapon Range Str AP Type

Hunting Pilum - +2 5 Melee, Piercing, First Strike,
One Use
First Strike: The benefits of this weapon are conveyed to the users Hammer of Wrath attack only.
Piercing: To Wound rolls of a 6 with this weapon count the targets Armour Save as -1.

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AUXILIA FIELD ARTILLERY
WS
Auxilia Gun Crew 3 3
Auxilia Gun Crew (Mounted) 3
Carriage - -
Unit Composition
• 3 Gun Crew
• 1 Artillery Carriage
Unit Type
• Gun Crew: Infantry
• Carriage: Artillery
Wargear (Gun Crew)
• Flak Armour
• Close Combat Weapon
• Lasgun
• Frag & Krak Grenades
Wargear (Carriage)
• Heavy Quad Launcher
Special Rules
• Auxilia Unit
• Immobile (Carriage)
50 POINTS
BS S T W I A Ld Sv
3 3 1 3 1 7 5+ HEAVY SUPPORT
3 3 3 2 3 1 7 5+ Each Legion of Cataegis is
- 7 2 - - - 3+ accompanied by a dedicated
support cohort of Auxilia
Options Field Artillery to provide close
• The Auxilia Field Artillery unit may take: fire support. These Auxilia
- Up to two additional Auxilia Gunnery Crew.......................... 5 pts each units are not from the Strife
• The Carriage may exchange its Heavy Quad Launcher for the Epoch Regiments and are
following option: instead trained by and serve
- Heavy Mortar..................................................................................... free alongside the Thunder
• The units crew may take any of the following options: Warriors on a permament
- Rad Filters................................................................................2 pts each basis. It is the Primarchs
• The units Gun Crew must take one of the following options: responsibility to keep these
- Horse Mounts......................................................................... 5 pts each units in good condition and
- Artillery Tractor............................................................................. 40 pts well equipped, as such some
Legions prefer that their
Auxilia Unit Artillery support be more
This unit can only be taken if the army contains an Optio in the mobile and so have replaced
Cohort HQ Cadre. their horse mounted crew with
mechanised artillery tractors.
Horse Mounts The field guns used by these
The units Gun Crew become Gun Crew (Mounted), gaining +1 units are far more suited for
Wound and becoming Cavalry Unit Type. In addition the Crew are close ranged useage unlike the
now capable of Towing the Carriage up to 3" per Gun Crew longer ranged artillery
(Mounted) in the unit to a maximum of 12". The Carriage is not able bombardments which can be
to Shoot in a turn in which it has been Towed. called upon by the Aenaetor.
Often the rounds being fired
Immobile and large mortars or rapid fire
An Immobile Artillery piece cannot be moved after it has been shatter shells to create
deployed except via effects which allow Towing, and it ignores any confusion and fear amongst
effect which forces it to move. Contrary to normal Artillery rules, if the enemy and allow the
the Carriages are not removed if abandoned due to the Crew Falling Cataegis to reach the front
Back, instead leave them in place. Should the Crew Regroup they may line with ease. Should the field
reman the Carriages. Should the enemy Charge the Carriages, remove artillery teams come under
them immediately, in addition the enemy may target the Carriages with direct attack themselves, they
Shooting attacks. This only affects the Carriage and the Crew are are normally incapable to
subject to all normal artillery rules. defending their guns without
the support of the Thunder
Heavy Mortar/Quad Launcher Warriors themselves.
Weapon Range Str AP Type
Heavy Mortar 12" - 48" 6 4 Ordnance 1, Barrage,
Large Blast (5")
Heavy Quad Launcher 12" - 60" 5 5 Heavy 4, Barrage, Blast (3")
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HEAVY SUPPORT
While not directly attached to
Cataegis Legions, it is rare
that a Legion will be sent to
any significant conflict without
some form of long range fire
support being on hand to
support the assault. This often
comes in the form of ancient
emplaced artillery pieces
capable of firing their shells
miles from the front lines with
relative accuracy. In campaigns
which have punched deep into
enemy territory and such fire
bases have not yet been
established the role may be
taken on by squadrons of
ground attack aircraft
dispatched in rolling waves to
provide sustained support.
Once a Cataegis officer with
sufficient authority makes the
request in the form of a call
for fire, the supporting fire
team will prioritise their assets
to assist, for it is a rare case
that the Thunder Warriors call
upon others for help.
LONG RANGE ARTILLERY BARRAGE 70 POINTS
Unit Composition Options
• 1 Artillery Barrage • The Artillery Barrage may be upgraded with the following options:
- Gas Cannisters (one-use)..................................................... 10 pts each
Unit Type - Rad Shell (one-use).............................................................. 20 pts each
• Special - Off Table
Call for Fire
Wargear The Long Range Artillery Barrage is always considered to start the
• Artillery strike game in Reserve, even when scenarios do not normally allow for such.
Once the Barrage 'arrives' from support the player may place the
Special Rules initial shot anywhere on the table within line of sight of a Forward
• Call for Fire Observer. If there are no models with the Comms Officer rule left on
• Reserves the table the Artillery Barrage does not fire and is lost.
After the Barrage has begun, it will continue to target the same point
in each of the controlling players Shooting phases until the end of the
game. Each Barrage, when fired, will still scatter from the target point
each turn, however if a miss is rolled the distance scattered is 3D6"
instead of the normal 2D6", this cannot be reduced by BS. If any
special ammunition it purchased it can be fired by nominating its use
at the start of the players turn.
Weapon Range Str AP Type
Artillery Strike
(Artillery Shell) - 8 4 Ordnance 1, Barrage, Pinning,
Fire for Effect, Large Blast (5")
(Gas Cannister) - 1 3 Ordnance 1, Barrage, Poison,
One-use, Large Blast (5")
(Rad Shell) - 4 3 Ordnance 1, Barrage,
Fleshbane, Rad-phage,
One-use, Blast (3")
Fire for Effect: If the previous shot fired with the Barrage was an Artillery
Shell, this shot becomes Twin-linked.
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Ranged Weapons Melee Weapons
Weapon Range Str AP Type Weapon Range Str AP Type
Adrathic Destructor 12" 5 2 Assault 1, Instant Death, Chain Axe - +1 4 Melee
Armourbane, Gets Hot! Guardian Spear - user/+1 3/2 Melee, Lightning Blows,
Archaeotech Pistol 12" 6 3 Pistol, Master-crafted Specialist Weapon
Artillery Strike Hastile Sovnya - +1/+2 6/5 Melee, Piercing, Versatile
(Artillery Shell) - 8 4 Ordnance 1, Barrage, Pinning, Hunting Pilum - +2 5 Melee, Piercing, First Strike,
Fire for Effect, Large Blast (5") One Use
(Gas Cannister) - 1 3 Ordnance 1, Barrage, Poison, Plasma Greatsword - user 6 Melee, Two-handed, Corrosive,
One-use, Large Blast (5") Soul Blaze
(Rad Shell) - 4 3 Ordnance 1, Barrage, Rad-phage Plasma Waraxe - +2 6 Melee, Two-handed, Corrosive,
Fleshbane, One-use, Blast (3") Soul Blaze, Unwieldy, Deflagrate
Autocannon 48" 7 4 Heavy 2 Sovnya - user/+1 6/5 Melee, Piercing, Versatile
Belt-fed Cannon 36" 5 5 Heavy 3 Solerite Power Gauntlet - x2 1 Melee, Master-crafted, Unwieldy
Blast Pistol 6" 5 - Pistol, Twin-linked, Gets Hot! Solerite Power Talon - +2 3 Melee, Master-crafter, Shred
Cmpct Heavy Stubber 24" 4 6 Assault 3 Spatha - user - Melee, Piercing
Flamer Template 4 5 Assault 1
Grenade Launcher
(Frag) 24" 3 6 Assault 1, Blast (3")
(Krak) 24" 6 4 Assault 1
Guardian Bolter 18" 4 4 Assault 2
Hand Cannon 12" 4 5 Pistol
Heavy Flamer Template 5 4 Assault 1
Heavy Mortar 12" - 48" 6 4 Ordnance 1, Barrage,
Large Blast (5")
Heavy Quad Launcher 12" - 60" 5 5 Heavy 4, Barrage, Blast (3")
Heavy Stubber 36" 4 6 Heavy 3
Lasgun 24" 3 - Rapid Fire
Multilaser 36" 6 6 Heavy 3
Sovnya Stubber 16" 4 6 Assault 3

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