jaxom Posted Saturday at 03:00 PM Share Posted Saturday at 03:00 PM https://www.goonhammer.com/detachment-focus-forgefathers-seekers/ An interesting look. Helias_Tancred and LSM 1 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386467-new-salamander-detachment/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Techwisp Posted Saturday at 07:01 PM Share Posted Saturday at 07:01 PM I really hope this doesn't just replace Firestorm Assault. The entire selling point of the detachments system was that they were (for the most part) subfaction agnostic, so having all the codex Marine detachments (except Gladius) get essentially turned into "proper" subfaction Detachments would be annoying. Helias_Tancred, LSM, jaxom and 1 other 4 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386467-new-salamander-detachment/#findComment-6127164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted Saturday at 08:55 PM Share Posted Saturday at 08:55 PM 1 hour ago, Indy Techwisp said: I really hope this doesn't just replace Firestorm Assault. Agreed. So far GW hasn't replaced any Detachments apart from Index ones that have vanished when the codex dropped. But this does feel so close to Firestorm Assault that it makes me nervous. Helias_Tancred 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386467-new-salamander-detachment/#findComment-6127172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxom Posted Sunday at 12:57 AM Author Share Posted Sunday at 12:57 AM 5 hours ago, Indy Techwisp said: I really hope this doesn't just replace Firestorm Assault. The entire selling point of the detachments system was that they were (for the most part) subfaction agnostic, so having all the codex Marine detachments (except Gladius) get essentially turned into "proper" subfaction Detachments would be annoying. If they had also taken out Burning Vengeance then I'd be proper happy. There'd be a clear distinction between one detachment supporting transports and other really focused on infantry. Heck, it would have let them fit in some sort of resilience strat, because y'know, Salamanders. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386467-new-salamander-detachment/#findComment-6127206 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malakithe Posted Sunday at 02:14 AM Share Posted Sunday at 02:14 AM I like that its just different enough. Not needed to go crazy with transports its nice Karhedron 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386467-new-salamander-detachment/#findComment-6127216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Knight Posted Monday at 12:23 PM Share Posted Monday at 12:23 PM On 8/9/2025 at 8:01 PM, Indy Techwisp said: I really hope this doesn't just replace Firestorm Assault. The entire selling point of the detachments system was that they were (for the most part) subfaction agnostic, so having all the codex Marine detachments (except Gladius) get essentially turned into "proper" subfaction Detachments would be annoying. What wording limits this to Salamanders in particular? I've not seen the actual rules Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386467-new-salamander-detachment/#findComment-6127399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted Monday at 12:36 PM Share Posted Monday at 12:36 PM 11 minutes ago, Orange Knight said: What wording limits this to Salamanders in particular? I've not seen the actual rules It is not exactly limited but if Vulkan He’stan is included in your army, all your Infernus Squads can perform actions even if they advanced and can still shoot without failing actions. Now you do not have to include Vulkan but clearly there is an incentive to do so which will make your army Salamanders. DemonGSides 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386467-new-salamander-detachment/#findComment-6127403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxom Posted Monday at 12:36 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 12:36 PM (edited) I’m curious if we’ll see something similar for other detachments. Edited Monday at 12:38 PM by jaxom Double post Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386467-new-salamander-detachment/#findComment-6127404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted Monday at 02:02 PM Share Posted Monday at 02:02 PM 1 hour ago, jaxom said: I’m curious if we’ll see something similar for other detachments. Interesting thought. A common complaint is that the Chapters with supplements have an edge over those without in that they get access to special units without really losing anything. Producing chapter-specific versions of the core codex detachments to make them a bit strong with their associated Chapter would help to level the playing field slightly. Codex Chapters do already get the +1 to Wound against OOM targets. I wonder if this new Detachment will also get that bonus since it does require a chapter-specific character to unlock the full benefits. jaxom 1 Back to top Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386467-new-salamander-detachment/#findComment-6127424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Knight Posted Monday at 05:20 PM Share Posted Monday at 05:20 PM 4 hours ago, Karhedron said: It is not exactly limited but if Vulkan He’stan is included in your army, all your Infernus Squads can perform actions even if they advanced and can still shoot without failing actions. Now you do not have to include Vulkan but clearly there is an incentive to do so which will make your army Salamanders. Hmmm I agree this isn't a good omen. I could see GW over correcting the faction issue by limiting them in a very stifling way. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/386467-new-salamander-detachment/#findComment-6127454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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