confused_gordy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hey guys, im about to start a new space marine army, probably black templars. They will have a knights of the round table theme, and i intend to have a callidus assassin as my lady of the lake. The problem with this is I need an inquisitor lord to get her, im not too familiar with inquisitors and they all seem rather pathetic and squishy. Fluff wise i would use him as a representative of arthur's people or a chief of staff for camelot (their fortress monestary) or something (not sure exactly). The alternative is the throne of judgement (cool dreadnought model is a serious plus, but not sure how good it is). So which of these would you guys use, and why, and how would you suggest equipping them, in adittion which codex would you use, if using an inquisitor lord? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Malachi Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 DH codex, give him a psycannon (plus any other equipment you like the look of), a pair of mystics and a sage, plus gun servitors to taste. It'll make an excellent firebase for your predominantly CC army, though I don't know how well it will fit the fluff of your army. While you're at it, consider some Grey Knights, they're both awesome and I can reallysee them fitting your fluff, what with them being knights and all :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1935534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused_gordy Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Yeah i was intending a unit of gks, possibly terminators, either way they will be having a psy hood (my merlin) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1935601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prathios Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hey guys, im about to start a new space marine army, probably black templars. They will have a knights of the round table theme, and i intend to have a callidus assassin as my lady of the lake. I never saw the lady of the lake as a back stabing demon ninja from hell. :D On the other hand she is pretty awesome. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1935629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused_gordy Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 lol never thought of a callidus as that, but heck, i think she can probably be polite and honorable, after telling the enemy where it would be a good idea to deploy, and showing up where they didnt particularly want her to be. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1935651 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prathios Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 lol never thought of a callidus as that, but heck, i think she can probably be polite and honorable, after telling the enemy where it would be a good idea to deploy, and showing up where they didnt particularly want her to be. Oh yes I can see it now, "excuse me Lord General, would you be so kind as to tell your tank there to turn around and move closer to the enemies anti tank weapons please." "why of course, anything for a pretty young lady such as yourself." hours later, "Hey guys I decided to show up to the party, and look I brought my stabbin knife! You wouldn't mind if I put each of you down in quick succession would you?" followed by a general cheer of joy from the guys she's about to butcher mercilessly but politely. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1935664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused_gordy Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 dude thats awesome Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1935689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
confused_gordy Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 On a side note, just noticed that karamazov states it can only be used in a witch hunters army of 1500pts or more, am i really limited to not using him as an ally, because im quite fond of his model Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1935766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperator Mos Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Sounds like you just really want an Inquisition army. It's ok, you're among friends here. You can take a cheap elite Inquisitor to attach to one of your squads. Or do the firebase squad. Or a retinue of melta/plasma vets. Lots of options. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1935807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabsnikk Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I would recommend, taking a DH Inquisitor as a firebase and giving him a Psycannon, 3 Gun Servitors with Heavy Bolters, 1 Plasma Cannon, 1 mystic to provided some protection from deepstrikers and a couple of sages to make sure the Plasma Cannon doesn't blow up. That should give you a nice little firebase to support the advanvce of the Black Templars. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1935854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredyne Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 On a side note, just noticed that karamazov states it can only be used in a witch hunters army of 1500pts or more, am i really limited to not using him as an ally, because im quite fond of his model Karamazov is a special character. 1500 pts of WH required to use, so he can't be allied. To use him, you would have to have 1500 points without any Sisters of Battle in the force. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1935883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 but you could take a Culexus assasain as Merlin Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1935984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuchinawa Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 but you could take a Culexus assasain as Merlin or just use the Inquisitor himself, as he can get psyker powers. :D just a thought. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1940102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Agrippa Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 or just use the Inquisitor himself, as he can get psyker powers. :D just a thought. The inquisitor lord would work fine with his Ld and a psychic hood. The DH and WH codeci still have an unlimited range hood so he can be hidden in any little corner out of the way and still use it. Though you can only give him the hood and no actual psychic powers. The best load out would be a DH Inq with 2 HB servitors, 1 PC servitor, 2 sages, and at least one mystic. It's a good solid firebase coving 36 inches hitting with at least BS of 4. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1940232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Mage Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Hey guys, im about to start a new space marine army, probably black templars. They will have a knights of the round table theme, and i intend to have a callidus assassin as my lady of the lake. The problem with this is I need an inquisitor lord to get her, im not too familiar with inquisitors and they all seem rather pathetic and squishy. Fluff wise i would use him as a representative of arthur's people or a chief of staff for camelot (their fortress monestary) or something (not sure exactly). The alternative is the throne of judgement (cool dreadnought model is a serious plus, but not sure how good it is). So which of these would you guys use, and why, and how would you suggest equipping them, in adittion which codex would you use, if using an inquisitor lord? Make him a psycher and call him merlin. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1940237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Agrippa Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 The Lord can't be a psyker though. Black Templar rules forbid any model with Psychic powers being allied to the army with the only exception being a Grey Knight. So the GK Masters with their Holocaust are acceptable but giving an Inq Lord anything other than a hood is unfortunately not allowed. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1940240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTang Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 That may or may not be a problem, though, as all Inqusitors (excepting Karamazov) must count as psychers, even if they have no powers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1940700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Malachi Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Doesn't matter, the BT rule says "allies with psychic powers", not just psykers. I think. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1940703 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesI Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 That may or may not be a problem, though, as all Inqusitors (excepting Karamazov) must count as psychers, even if they have no powers. Templars are allowed to ally in psychers, just no models with psychic powers. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1940705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inquisitor Agrippa Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Doesn't matter, the BT rule says "allies with psychic powers", not just psykers. I think. Yeah, it specifically says powers. There's a whole thread to fulfill the justification of this interpretation a few scrolls up in the Black Templar forum. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1940732 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 I'd personaly give the Inquisitor Lord not only a Psychic Hood, but a Null Rod as well = Happy Days. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1940819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan-san Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 The problem with this is I need an inquisitor lord to get her, im not too familiar with inquisitors and they all seem rather pathetic and squishy. Fluff wise i would use him as a representative of arthur's people or a chief of staff for camelot I don't have the Witchhunters Codex, so I can only comment on the Daemonhunters FLUFFWISE - since you want to have him as an advisor or representative, I can't imagine him dragging around heavy bolter servitors, or swinging a thunder hammer - he needs to be a support role (he's an advisor - not a combat monkey) The primary defining features I'd give him, to make him count as an advisor, are Auspex, and Two Mystics Auspex, so that he can survey the battlefield and advise his Arthur on the best course of action (namely, to shoot at those damn infiltrators) [obviously it'd be good to give him at least a few warriors to do this with], and TWO Mystics so that he can predict incoming deep strikers, and "advise" a nearby unit where to shoot It fits the theme well, and it means (especially with two mystics) that he doesn't have to be tooled up for combat, since his role is spotting the target rather than killing the target (too bad you can't have two auspexes and nominate a nearby unit to take the shots) I'd also definitely give him a Psychic Hood, since it gives him something to do whilst no one is deep striking. Granted, if no one is using psychic powers OR deepstriking... well.. I guess you just gotta suck it up like a man, and deal with Fluff > Effect :) Another item to carry around could be the Holy Relic, for some 1 use only "advisory" help. All he has to do is follow an assault squad into close combat, then reveal the relic and inspire them by giving them +1A each Sound cool? Hurrah for relatively ineffective character + fluff > powerful character thats just like everybody else's inquisitor Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/164607-allied-inquisitor-to-get-an-assassin/#findComment-1940833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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