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Kill Team as a separate "game" was originally part of the Warhammer 40,000 rulebook in the 4th edition of the game, published in 2004. That version was based on a special scenario for the 3rd edition of the game in which Gav Thorpe's Last Chancers were featured. The original (WH40K) Kill Team was somewhat different from what we have had for the last three editions of the game, but the Joint Ops Mission Pack in the current edition of the game evokes some of the same concepts. Switching gears, the Space Hulk boardgame was originally published in 1989, introducing players to the Adeptus Astartes Terminators, Genestealers, and space hulks. The game was fantastic, earning the Origins Award for Best Fantasy or Science Fiction Boardgame in 1989, with the Deathwing expansion receiving the same award in 1990. A 2nd edition of the game was published in 1996. The game fell into the limbo of being not supported by Game Workshop, though it remained beloved by fans. Cut to 2005 and Games Workshop catered to fans of the Space Hulk game by presenting the Return to Space Hulk rules/guidelines via the web, using the Kill Team rules as a framework. Players were thrilled. And I had the presence of mind to save everything Games Workshop gave us for this offering since I was worried about it later disappearing (spoiler: it did). Of course, Games Workshop later gave us the fantastic 3rd edition of the Space Hulk game in 2009, followed by a 4th edition in 2014 (I consider it edition 3.5, but that's just me being crotchety). The Space Hulk game hasn't received official support from Games Workshop in the time since, however, so it occurred to me that those hobbyists unfortunate enough to not have access to any edition might enjoy using the latest Kill Team rules to sort of play something kind of but not really like it. And then Games Workshop decided to release the Space Marine Heroes Blood Angels [Terminators] as the made to order Heroes of the First Company. While lacking a Terminator Librarian and the appropriate number of Terminators armed solely with power fists and storm bolters, this offering seemed like a great way for hobbyists to get ten Terminators (they would just need a few more power fist/storm bolter Terminators and a box or two of Genestealers). I have the Rise of the Orks game and a few of these Terminator models are in there, and I think they are great as an entry. Naturally, I forked over my hard-earned money for a set. So I've begun yet another project. It's still very much a work in progress, but I figured I'd leave this here as a teaser... No, nothing on that "card" is final. And no, players won't need to buy the Heroes of the First Company to use these rules (if/when I ever get them finished). I figure that anyone that already has the Space Hulk game doesn't need this, so I'm crafting this around players that don't have the Space Hulk game. I expect to use the Gallowdark terrain (I guess it's a good thing I created the Gallowdark Map Workbook ). This is currently envisioned as a Mission Pack for Kill Team - standard Kill Team rules with a few Space Hulkish things added on to evoke the older game. And for those that have their own Terminator models, I'll probably present image-less datacards for the Terminators so you can substitute your own, just for the cool factor. More to come...

This is part of the NPO Project. The images below represent my first real attempt at creating NPOs for the Asuryani. In the spirit of NPOs being "regular soldiers," I left this as purely Guardians, based on the Guardian Defender and Storm Guardian units presented in the codex. While I briefly considered creating a type of leader that might be on par with an Aspect Warrior (but not an Exarch), I felt that was a step beyond what this project is trying to achieve. I also considered including a Warlock and a Pathfinder. Warlocks are known to lead Guardians into battle, but since they're not part of the unit entry, I felt it was appropriate to leave them out. Similarly, Games Workshop has given us rules for snipers and Pathfinders are the natural representative for that role in the Asuryani armies, but I didn't think it was necessary. I may develop a Pathfinder [Sniper] datasheet later, but that seems like something that is too specific to missions and mission packs that use the sniper rules, so they're not necessary in the general use NPO roster. While I originally conceived of this as the "Asuryani" faction, I later changed it to "Asuryani Guardian" to allow for the possibility of other NPO team options from the Asuryani (I don't personally plan any, but I could easily see where other players might want to take things). Each NPO is presented on two datasheets. The version on the left is the standard version, which I prefer. The version on the right omits the keywords, APL, and Move entries because mission packs often present mission special rules that dictate NPO force composition and NPO movement, rendering these entries irrelevant. The version on the right also leaves out NPO force composition notes, where applicable. For example, Storm Guardian Gunners are limited based on the number of total Storm Guardians, which is shown in the version on the left but not that on the right (since it would be dictated in the mission pack). (click the images to see full size versions) I tried to keep things as close as possible to the composition of each type of squad (Guardian Defender/Storm Guardian) as found in the codex. This required a little creativity which I hope doesn't create confusion. The stats for the flamer and fusion weapon were derived from similar weapons found in various other kill team faction rules (the fusion gun being a meltagun). Both platforms use rules similar to those used for servo skulls (i.e., don't participate in Fights, reduced APL when determining control of a marker, effect of having a Conceal order). I don't know that these are the "right" rules to give them, but they're a starting point. Something I did with both was require that some Asuryani Guardian NPO be within 1" of these platforms for them to perform behaviours (though the Serpent's Scale Platform is supposed to provide its defensive benefits regardless). I based the shuriken cannon rules (Heavy Weapon Platform) on the Voidscarred Corsairs, and the defensive rules for the Serpent's Scale Platform on the shimmershield of the Blades of Khaine (though the range was modified to be in line with the Warhammer 40,000 counterpart). You may see some inconsistencies in the left/right versions, in which case I'll provide the intended rules in replies here. Something I found is that developing the behaviours of each NPO is much more challenging than I first thought it would be. It requires going through a logical sequence and developing correct descriptions, where applicable. I don't know that the versions I've presented here are necessarily the right ones, but they provide a decent starting point. I imagine that discussion here will refine things so that we can improve upon these. While I have begun working on ideas for NPOs from other factions (I'm starting with the other Aeldari sub-factions), each will be covered in their own discussion so that each discussion can remain focused. The intent is to finalize these (only after the other NPO factions have been developed and finalized so that there can be some level of consistency and balance) and present each faction as a downloadable file.

View File KT 2024 Datacard Templates PowerPoint file with templates for creating datacards for operatives and non-player operatives. Finished datacards should be saved as images with transparent backgrounds (for the rounded corners). Submitter Brother Tyler Submitted 10/24/24 Category Kill Team  

https://www.warhammer-community.com/en-gb/articles/ihicynef/the-first-kill-team-quarterly-update-sets-the-stage-for-future-adjustments/ Looks like pretty much every team 21 teams have gotten some changes, along with equipment, core rules and something new for those using the NPOs. Downloads updated: Core Rules https://assets.warhammer-community.com/warcom_core_rules_update_log_eng_20-djn0cbaooc-fs4xg1cilf.pdf Universal Equipment https://assets.warhammer-community.com/kt_universal_equipment_online_rules_eng_20-hufnt2qija-odnbnw5x3t.pdf Scout Squad https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_scoutsquad_eng_20-untykfvhum.pdf Corsair Voidscarred https://assets.warhammer-community.com/kt3_corsair_voidscarred_online_rules_eng_20-ztiwvdtrtp-9wfgejd4jw.pdf Exaction Squad https://assets.warhammer-community.com/kt3_exaction_squad_online_rules_eng_20-zazum8dfn0-2ksqfttet8.pdf Gellarpox Infected https://assets.warhammer-community.com/kt3_gellerpox_infected_online_rules_eng_20-2htawmzulg-dift5u4clw.pdf Inquisitorial Agents https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_inquisitorialagents_eng_20-b3ysj0ykei.pdf Imperial Navy Breachers https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_imperialnavybreachers_eng_20-7ylgvqmtah.pdf Void-Dancer Troupe https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_voiddancertroupe_eng_20-fltjwkomjl.pdf Hernkyn Yaegirs https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_hernkynyaegirs_eng_20-lsfsvxcffk.pdf Blooded https://assets.warhammer-community.com/kt3_blooded_online_rules_eng_20-hxocsz9gev-gmwtnfjnfg.pdf Mandrakes https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_mandrakes_eng_20-zn81x6h30t.pdf Fellgor Ravagers https://assets.warhammer-community.com/kt3_fellgor_ravagers_online_rules_eng_20-poatqflin9-emxiyix26w.pdf Warpcovern https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_warpcoven_eng_20-sglrxtsdak.pdf Blades of Khaine https://assets.warhammer-community.com/kt3_blades_of_khaine_online_rules_eng_20-lyjllbqrhl-4jvcridek6.pdf Elucidian Starstriders https://assets.warhammer-community.com/kt3_elucidian_starstriders_online_rules_eng_20-deevgfkhbh-asck6gsa3q.pdf Kommandos https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_kommandos_eng_20-awas21vtss.pdf Brood Brothers https://assets.warhammer-community.com/kt3_brood_brothers_online_rules_eng_20-o43afgnwl0-prdl2dqbhw.pdf Hunter Clade https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_hunterclade_eng_20-3in2jkz3id.pdf Chaos Cult https://assets.warhammer-community.com/kt3_chaos_cult_online_rules_eng_20-jictsopptj-3zxcwqhlec.pdf Hierotek Circle https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_hierotekcircle_eng_20-nltv4pwooy.pdf Tempestus Aquillons https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_tempestusaquilons_eng_20-guolrx2bo1.pdf Vespid Stingwings https://assets.warhammer-community.com/killteam_teamrules_vespidstingwings_eng_20-a59gihder8.pdf Downloads Added: Sniper Rules (This is the NPO one) https://assets.warhammer-community.com/kt_sniper_rules_eng_20-puwbum7ej6-n24dgcrcdd.pdf

Mods, please delete if this covered elsewhere. If it is, I have totally missed so apologies. The WarCom article on the new Brutal and Cunning WarCom outlines the Ratling Kill Team but also appears to mention some reinforcements that aren't in the box The starred mention has no footnote that I could see. So could a build option be a Ratling Fire Team with added Ogryns / Bullgryn power? Was there mention of this in the reveal stream? I haven't watched it. The build notes for the Ratling minis indicates that you can build them as a Kill Team with the fluffy operatives and as a more 40k-style sniper team. Wondering whether the build options expand into the KT roster building. Whatever way it shakes out, looks like a fun box set. Excited for it and I haven't even got my hands on my Hivestorm box yet!

I feel like we should have a thread for this with the new edition being out for a little bit now. We've had S1B1 of KT24 release already (Vespids vs Tempestus) and S1B2 announced (Ratlings vs Tankbustas). If we're following the KT21 model, then we should be getting 2 more Boxes in this season and 2 seasons after it. Feel free to speculate on what Factions might be receiving Killteams, what sort of Terrain we might get, where future Killzones may be and discuss any rumours that may surface about future Killteam products.

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