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Shadow Captain Kayvaan Shrike

(Unit)

Type: unit

Category: HQ

Categories: HQ

EntryId: b3b0-cc67-4de7-37d2

LinkId: b321-07b1-db83-870b

Hidden: false

Costs: 195 Points

Constraints:

max: 1

Options (1)

Command Squad

Rules (3)

Jump Infantry

Jump infantry can use their jump packs (or equivalent) and move up to 12" in the Movement phase. This is optional and they can choose to move as normal infantry if they wish. When using jump packs, they can move over all other models and all terrain freely. However, if a moving jump infantry model begins or ends its move in difficult terrain, it must take a dangerous terrain test. Jump infantry models may not end their move on top of other models or impassable terrain, except that they can end their move on top of impassable terrain if it is actually possible to place the models on top of it. If they do that, however, they treat the impassable terrain as dangerous terrain. All jump infantry units may enter the battle by ‘deep strike’.


Jump infantry fall back 3D6", because they always use their jump packs when doing this. They move over any terrain and models when falling back, but if they end their move in difficult terrain (or on top of flat impassable terrain) they must still take a dangerous terrain test. They cannot end their move on top of other models, and must alter the direction of their fall back move as little as possible in order to avoid them, just as a normal unit would when falling back on foot. If they cannot do this, they are trapped and destroyed. 


Jump infantry assault 6" like normal infantry. This move is slowed by difficult terrain in the same way as other infantry, because the unit always covers the last few yards of an assault on foot.

And They Shall Know No Fear

Space Marines automatically pass tests to regroup, and can take such tests even if the squad has been reduced to less than half strength by casualties, though all other criteria apply. Usually troops that regroup cannot move normally and always count as moving whether they do or not, but these restrictions do not apply to models subject to this special rule. If Space Marines are caught by a sweeping advance, they are not destroyed and will instead continue to fight normally. If this happens then the unit is subject to the No Retreat! rule in this round of close combat and might therefore suffer additional casualties.


Units which include Servitors are still subject to this rule, providing that the unit contains at least one Space Marine.

Combat Tactics

A non-fearless Space Marine unit with this special rule can choose to automatically fail any Morale check it is called upon to take

Profiles:

Unit	WS	BS	S	T	W	I	A	Ld	Sv
Shadow Captain Kayvaan Shrike (x2)	6	5	4	4	3	5	3	10	3+

Abilities
See, but Remain Unseen: Shrike (and models in his squad) benefit from the Infiltrate special rule.
Chapter Tactics: If you include Kayvaan Shrike then all units in your army exchange the Combat Tactics special rule for the Fleet universal special rule. If more than one character in your army has the Chapter Tactics special rule, you must choose which version will apply.
Independent Character: Independent characters follow the Movement rules for models of their type, be it infantry, jump infantry, bike, etc. In addition, independent characters can move through difficult terrain more quickly and safely than ordinary troops. All independent characters have the ‘move through cover’ and ‘skilled rider’ special rules. This advantage does not extend to any vehicles they may be travelling in. Independent characters are allowed to join other units. They cannot, however, join vehicle squadrons (see the Vehicles section) and units that always consist of a single model (like most vehicles and monstrous creatures). They can join other independent characters though, to form a powerful multi-character unit!

Melee Weapons
Raven's Talons: These are a pair of Master-crafted lightning claws. They also Bestow the Rending special rule on Shrike's close combat attacks.

Wargear
Jump Pack: Models equipped with jump packs are jump infantry. In addition, models wearing jump packs can be kept in reserve and arrive using the deep strike rules.
Frag Grenades: Models equipped with assault grenades don’t suffer the penalty to their Initiative for assaulting enemies through cover, but fight as normal.
Krak Grenades: When assaulting a vehicle, each model using Krak grenades can only ever make one attack, regardless of the number of Attacks on their profile and any bonus attacks. Against vehicles, Krak grenades have an armor penetration value of 6+D6.
Iron Halo: An Iron Halo confers a 4+ invulnerable save.

Weapons	Range	Str.	AP	Type	Notes
Bolt Pistol	12"	4	5	Pistol

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