HEAVY SUPPORT |
A Heavy Weapon squad consists of 6 Troopers organised into three weapons team. Squad: A Squad consists of six Troopers forming three weapons teams, each composed of two Troopers. Weapons: The Troopers are armed with hellguns and frag grenades. Options: Each weapon team must be armed with one of the following heavy weapons: heavy bolter at +12 points; missile launcher at +18 points; lascannon at +23 points; autocannon at +18 points; mortar at +15 points. Transport: The squad may include a Chimera for an additional +95 points, for details see the Chimera transport entry at the end of the Troops section. Comm-Link: One of the Troopers in each fire team may be given a comm-link at an additional cost of +5 pts.
Chimedon assault vehicles have had their turret strengthened to mout a short barreled battle cannon similar to those carried by a Leman Russ. The battle cannon's powerful armour-piercing shells can easily smash opposing tanks, giving it tremendous tactical flexibility when combined with the Chimera's sturdy and maneuverable hull. They provide supporting fire for platoons of infantry which are facing enemy armour or dug-in infantry. They are also used in the mobile formations such as the SOCs and armoured cavalry to replace tanks.
Weapons: The Chimedon is armed with a turret-mounted battlecannon and a hull-mounted heavy bolter. Options: A Chimedon may be given upgrades from the Vehicle Upgrades in the SOC Armoury.
Chimerax assault vehicles are easily recognisable because their turret has been upgraded to mount four light autocannon. These multiple autocannon allow the Chimerax to lay down a withering curtain of fire. This is highly effective for keeping enemy infantry, light skimmers and flyers at bay even though the Chimerax is not equipped with complex tracking and ranging sensors like its larger cousin, the Hydra self propelled anti-aircraft gun.
Weapons: The Chimerax is armed with four turret-mounted autocannons (counts as two sets of twin-linked autocannons, they must all be fired at the same target and they can all be fired if moving) and a hull-mounted heavy bolter. Options: A Chimerax may be given upgrades from the Vehicle Upgrades in the SOC Armoury. |
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