[Epic] [E40k] Knights IV

From: Paul Tobia <heresy_at_...>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 1997 13:15:56 -0500 (CDT)

This is the current rev. that I will be playtesing tonight. Perhaps
we'll do a battle report too. Thanks to all who contributed, especially
Mark Shieh, Elias Tiliakos, and Stephen Sheldon.

Unit (Role) Move Range FP AV Armor Notes Pts.
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Paladin (Tactical) 25cm 45cm 2 6 6+ 35
Errant (Assault) 25cm 15cm 3 8 6+ 35
Lancer (Cls Sup.) 30cm 45cm 2 6 6+ ClS 45
Heavy (LR Sup.) 15cm 60cm MC(1) 3 5+ Sv 55
Baron (Commmand) 25cm 45cm 3 8 5+ Sv,ClS 60

MC(1)=Mega Cannon SHW, 1 FP for Firefights.
ClS=Close Support
Sv=Save

*Note: Knights count as Walkers using the optional rule (p.104 Battle) if
your group is so inclined.*

*Note: Heavy Knights include both Crusader and Castellan type Knights.*

Imperial Titan Legion Knight Detachment
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Command. Choose one:
Baron..........60pts.
HQ............+25pts.

Main Force. Choose up to three squads:
Tactical Knight Squad.................35pts. each
        consists of 1 to 3 Paladin Knights
Assault Knight Squad..................35pts. each
        consists of 1 to 3 Errant Knights
Close Support Knight Squad............45pts. each
        consists of 1 to 3 Lancer Knights

Support. You may choose up to the total number of Main Force Squads:

Heavy Knight Squad....................55pts. each
        consists of 1 to 3 Heavy Knights

CoC: Baron-->Main Force unit-->Support unit
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Latest Rationale:

I decided to go with the 5+ and Save for the Heavys and Baron since it
gives you the same survival rate against general FP (5 in 6) but
increases your survival against AT by a factor of 2 (3 in 4), and Death
Rays by a factor of 4 (4 in 6). With the decrease of Heavy speed by 5cm
and the lower armor, but the added Save I only bounced the cost up by 5.
The Baron moved up in cost accordingly.

The Baron does not have the Hero skill because I beleive the increased AV
and Save do the job well enough. If it was a Heroed Paladin it would have
an profile of 25cm,45cm,2FP,12AV,Hero+ClS which is not what I see a Baron
as.

The Lancer went up to 10 points higher than the Paladin to act as a
deterrant or there'd be no reason to take Paladins. I think the 10
points might be worth the increased move and Close Support. Playtesting
will tell.

As always comments, criticisms, and especially battle reports testing
the rules out are welcome.

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