Bomberbeer Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I was re-reading the Main Rule Book, and was lost in the references to Retinues. if an Independent Chr is part of a Retinue (they use this word) they are considered part of that group. The only Retinue i recall was orky. If the IC joins a squad, they have different rules in HTH, compared to upgrade chrs like sergeants in squads, except when it is a Retinue. Anyone know of any retinues? what is a retinue? is a command squad one? anyone seen an FAQ on a Retinue? Are they wanted by the FBI? Do Retinue get free Coca Cola? I want one, in real life. Just asking. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175337-space-marine-command-squad-for-captains/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatus Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 Space Marine command squads are not retinues. GW seems to be phasing out retinues (none of the 5th Edition Codices has them), just when they finally made rules for them in 5th Edition. A few older Codices still have retinues though. Space Wolves Wolf Guard is a retinue, so are Dark Eldar Inccubi and Inquisitor Henchmen. The Genestealers that come with the Broodlord are a retinue as well. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175337-space-marine-command-squad-for-captains/#findComment-2072309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomberbeer Posted August 7, 2009 Author Share Posted August 7, 2009 Thanks! I didn't have some of the other codex (codicies? codexes? codexi? books....) to read through. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175337-space-marine-command-squad-for-captains/#findComment-2072922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadarn Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 An Eldar farseer with a Warlock bodyguard would also class as a retinue. The only one I can think of in the 5th Ed Space Marine codex would be a techmarine and his Servitors. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175337-space-marine-command-squad-for-captains/#findComment-2072959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty the Pyro Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 An Eldar farseer with a Warlock bodyguard would also class as a retinue. The only one I can think of in the 5th Ed Space Marine codex would be a techmarine and his Servitors. Servitors are not retinues Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175337-space-marine-command-squad-for-captains/#findComment-2073088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dublindawg Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 I don't have the SM codex with me at work, but if I remember correctly on the page in the back for taking the Chapter Master there is an option at the bottom of the page to take an honor guard. I think this would be considered a Retinue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175337-space-marine-command-squad-for-captains/#findComment-2073136 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legatus Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 Honour Guard is no retinue either. Just like command squads, they are an independent unit from the Chapter Master and do not have to accompany him. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175337-space-marine-command-squad-for-captains/#findComment-2073139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
I AM THE AWESOME Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Black Templar Command Squads are another retinue. Basically, if the character must deploy with the squad and cannot leave it, the squad's a retinue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175337-space-marine-command-squad-for-captains/#findComment-2073809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypher 102 Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 Add to the list Tau ethereals and their fire warrior retinue. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175337-space-marine-command-squad-for-captains/#findComment-2074388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatar8481 Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Greyknight HQ choices can take retinue GKT squads. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175337-space-marine-command-squad-for-captains/#findComment-2075566 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromedog Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 An Eldar farseer with a Warlock bodyguard would also class as a retinue. The farseer and warlock unit are not a retinue. They are separate units. The Farseer is required to 'unlock' the option to take this unit, but is not required to join them at any time. This is different from a retinue as a character in a retinue IS part of the SAME unit and is not allowed to leave them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/175337-space-marine-command-squad-for-captains/#findComment-2076218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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