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 frst human civilisations fourish 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, frst 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 fnely crafted simulacra of their Primogenitor,
each a perfect fghting 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 unifcation 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 confict.
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.
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BIade of the Imperator
The Emperor's mighty
blade, said to have been
forged by himself over a
period of 1000 years.
Heroic Poise
None but the Emperor
could embody the purity
of purpose required of a
god-hero.
NobIe Brow
The Emperor's countenance was perfect
to look upon, and all felt humbled by his
presence.
Jaw of Determination
When the Emperor
clenched his perfect jaw,
all knew that his course
had been set, and
nothing would disuade
him from it.
Imperator Armour
Quenched in the
Emperor's own blood, his
divine armour can turn
aside any blow.
EagIe's CIaw
When the Eagle's Claw
struck, all knew the
Emperor had served
mperial Justice.
Divine HaIo
Any who looked upon the face of the
Emperor could not help but lower their
gaze in awe at his clear divinity.
Illustration by Adrian Smith. Games Workshop
UNIT: The Emperor
TYPE: nfantry
WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT:
Eagle Boltgun
Eagle's Claw
Blade of the mperator
mperator Armour
WEAPON RANGE STR AP SPECIAL
Eagle Boltgun 24" 5 4 Assault 2, Blast
EagIe's CIaw: Symbol of the mperial eagle, this deadly
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
ignores invulnerable saves.
BIade of the Imperator: Forged to symbolise the mperium,
all who see it know the Emperor is watching. Counts as a
force weapon that ignores invulnerable saves and re-rolls all
to hit rolls. Any model wounded by the weapon suffers instant
death. This ability is always available, and does not affect the
use of any other psychic powers.
Imperator Armour: The Emperor's Armour is the best the
tech adepts have to offer and is augmented by the Emperor's
puissant abilities. t provides a 2+ armour save and a 2+
nvulnerable save.
WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv
7 7 3 3 4 5 3 11 2+
Psychic Powers: Unless otherwise stated, these are used at
the beginning of the Emperor's turn. Choose one to activate at
the beginning of each mperial turn. This works automatically
with no test required. You may also choose to use another
power, but must make a test as normal. He may target a
different unit with psychic powers to that targetted with his
boltgun and may use both in the same phase. He may charge
a different unit to that shot.
Mind over Matter: The emperor uses the power of his mind
to increase the power of his body. When this power is in use,
double his S, T, and characteristics. All hits struck whilst
this power is active double the dice value of any armour
penetration rolls. f the Emperor takes a wound whilst using
this power, he may not use it in his next turn.
SouI Destroyer: The Emperor turns his will to the destruction
of an enemy soul. You may use this power during the Shooting
Phase. Choose any enemy model within Line of Sight and roll
a D6, adding it to the Emperor's Ld value. The target must
do the same. f the Emperor's score equals or exceeds the
target's, it is removed from the battlefeld. This ability ignores
cover, armour, and invulnerable saves.
Wrath: You may use this power during the Shooting Phase.
Choose any enemy unit within Line of Sight. Place the 10"
blast template over it. All models touched take a Strength D
hit. Vehicles suffer D3 Strength D hits.
Force ShieId: Any friendly unit with a model within 12 of the
Emperor receives a 4+ invulnerable save against any ranged
attacks.
EagIe's Wings: The Emperor and any unit he is with count as
Flyers until the beginning of their next turn.
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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. n 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 frst turn. He may choose
to pass or fail any Ld test at any time.
Emperor of Mankind: All friendly mperial 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 battlefled (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.