Aothaine Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Hey everyone! Since Adeptus Custodes do not have an HQ choice in 8th ed. I'm thinking about using my Ixion Hale model as the HQ choice. I'm running the force as "Imperium" faction but I'm having difficulties finding an HQ that will work. Looking for something with a similar stat-line to to the Adeptus Custodes or better. Anyone have any ideas on what I can use for a "Counts As" for Ixion Hale? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334991-ixion-hale-counts-as-help/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
coabeous Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Yeah, sounds like I'm in the same spot as you. I went in big on the Custodes too and its looking like I can't use most of them. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334991-ixion-hale-counts-as-help/#findComment-4788375 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 I'm pretty sure I'm going to use a Ordo Malleus Inquisitor in Terminator armour. He can become a psyker that can buff the custodes. Wears terminator armour and can have a force axe. So far.. it looks pretty good for the Ixion Hale model. Only problem is the S3T3. But he is a character so maybe it will work? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334991-ixion-hale-counts-as-help/#findComment-4788411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valdr Fell-fist Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 It may be worth considering Mephiston. He's got fives in the right places, is a character and you could justify his psychic powers as something similar to Imperial Guard Orders? Whilst he hasn't got a native invulnerable save, he does ignore wounds suffered on a 5+ which is better in my opinion. Aothaine 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334991-ixion-hale-counts-as-help/#findComment-4788980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted June 19, 2017 Author Share Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) Mephiston doesn't really work. He doesn't have an axe and buff mechanics only work on blood angels units. But it was a good suggestion. Thank you! Edited June 19, 2017 by Aothaine Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334991-ixion-hale-counts-as-help/#findComment-4789241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valdr Fell-fist Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 I did think you could 'counts as' with his Sanguine Sword, but the powers...these keywords are gonna take a little getting used to Aothaine 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334991-ixion-hale-counts-as-help/#findComment-4789455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aothaine Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 I did think you could 'counts as' with his Sanguine Sword, but the powers...these keywords are gonna take a little getting used to ♂ Yeah the keywords do take a little getting used to. And having powers that affect the other Custodes is not necessarily important. But if I can get the rules as close to wysiwyg as possible I should have less of a problem when I bring it to a tournament event. I am trying to make sure that there is as little reason as possible for someone to complain. Playing against all Custodes is going to make people gripe enough. Also there is the side of me that just wants to make sure that it is as close as possible. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/334991-ixion-hale-counts-as-help/#findComment-4790404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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