Here is the master shaper You know what they say kids, drive it like its a rental. . These Fire Warriors would at least have a half decent armor save. This is largely because of their fragility; Kroot have the second-worst defensive profile in the game, being surpassed in this regard only by Gretchin (who have one lower toughness.) endobj
Due to this, the many Kroot warbands across the galaxy often look radically different. The Kroot (scientific name Krootis aviana[4], referenced by the Imperium as Kroot Carnivore[6]) are a humanoid species of xenos. Special: Rending, Pinning. On the tabletop, a Kroot pack can barely dent a squad of Guardsmen. The Shaper may take melta bombs for +5 points. If a snazzgun is taken it may be given any of the following upgrades: More dakka for +5 points, Shootier for +5 points and Blastas for +5 points. By the age of twelve they are considered adults and it is not unknown for Kroot to live to over a hundred years old, their skin becoming increasingly pitted and leathery in their last few years of life. Six thousand . The lack of AP means they are utterly nonthreatening the Marines and other armored foes, which the single attack per model means that horde enemies have little to worry about, either. Kroot are tall, wiry warriors with the speed of a sprinter and the power of a heavyweight boxer. Since then, the Kroot core worlds have fought loyally for the Tau and Greater Good, provided they receive sufficient payment. They see it as their life's duty to absorb the many genetic traits across the Galaxy, and betraying a client would jeopardize this mission. I didnt intend it to be when I first started writing, but thats just the way it goes sometimes. (LogOut/ Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Kroot Mercenary armylist. } endobj
Same as the Kroot Carnivore Squad from the Tau Empire Codex except that: The kroot become jump infantry, gain Hit & Run and have frag grenades for +4pts/model. Click to read on or check out the Tactics Corner for more reviews and strategies. Required fields are marked *. Cost: +1 Point/Model The Kroot are a relatively primitive race operating in tribes known as Kindreds and living in the most basic of buildings constructed from animal hides and . Kroot Carnivores can be taken in units of ten to twenty, and cost 6pts per model. In the lore, Kroot are skilled, cunning hunters with ferocious combat ability. The Kroot have somehow inherited the ability to incorporate useful DNA codes into their own genetic makeup. Replace Kroot rifle with one of the following: Storm bolter for +5 points, Flamer for +6 points, Meltagun for +13 points or Plasma gun for +15 points. These clans are overseen by Elders, who dispatch Kroot across the galaxy, often to serve as Mercenaries in order to strengthen the clan via genetic absorption. This article skipped straight over the stratagems but there are a couple of good ones now, especially when applied to a unit of Krootox. They used to have an entire armylist back in 4th Edition and had a pretty solid range of ForgeWorld minis that hit the scene with The Taros Campaign book back in 2005. As I mention above, these models feel dated in the current edition of the game. First among their allies are the Kroot, a mercenary race of carnivorous avian hunters, and the new Codex: T'au Empire - available to pre-order this weekend - gives them a bunch of beastly upgrades. on: function(evt, cb) { [1] Examples Demiurg Domati - Employing Wyrmships Galgs - Employing mercenaries Greet - Employing Lineships and Stealthers Gue'vesa - Human Auxiliaries [15], In order to gather genetic material from all over the galaxy, the Kroot offer themselves as mercenaries, and sell their services to anyone willing to pay them. It's probable that the Kroot deliberately keep their general level of technology low, using it only for weapons and interstellar travel, in order to keep their species strong. Lord of War:Freeblade, HQ: Kaptin Badrukk Same as in the Orks Codex, Troops: Rangers I argued that, while this unit isnt great, it does have some use in 9th edition. In 9th edition, the Kroot simply do not offer anything of value to the competitive Tau player. [5], The Silver Skulls recognised that Kroot with psychic potential posed a grave threat to the Imperium and recommended the planet where they were encountered on be cleansed. t^@!bL!4:os1:"1aX"V'.43{1JlKXbD:$C
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WS 5 BS 2 S 4 T 4 W 2 I 3 A 4 Ld9 Sv 4+ 55 Points. This also works on Krootox but they are more likely to do this to hurt something rather than to score objectives. The Kroot Shaper is the Kroot equivalent of a Captain or a Lieutenant, and thats where the comparison to cool Space Marines models ends. But with two attacks hitting on 3s at Strength 3 per model, AP -1 doesnt really cut the mustard. [Needs Citation], The Kroot head is crowned with a great mass of tough, flexible quills that appear to be a part of the Kroot's sensory apparatus. Based upon the amazing community made Kroot Mercenaries Codex created by the talented guys over at the Kompletely Kroot forums. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk Unknown listeners: [], Same as in the Eldar Codex except that: May only be taken if the army includes a Corsair Prince. It is suspected that the Kroot can alter the properties of this secretion in order to leave pheromone trails, mark territories, leave warnings and even communicate with one another. %PDF-1.5
Kroot Mercenaries. But lets go a little bit further. Same as in the Astra Militarum Codex, Elites: Ogryns Ambush: The kindred may be deployed via deep strike into a piece of area terrain. Their eyes are without pupils and generally a milky white. ); Given here are the details of those rules. The most apparent benefits are that this sweat appears to be heat-retardant to a degree, has antibiotic properties and can cause a poorly-aimed blow to slide clear. Theyre not going to be beating up anything big and nasty, but its certainly a start. It is likely that they are able to see further into the infrared end of the spectrum and can sense the body heat generated by their prey. Your email address will not be published. Options: Today we talk about the first of the Troop choices from the Tau codex, Kroot Carnivores. However, it really isnt much to write home about, and Tau players usually have bigger fish to fry when it comes to spending Command Points. KROOT MERCENARIES -Army Name version 7.0.4 KROOT MERCENARIES This team list uses the special rules and wargear found in the Warhammer 40,000 Core Rule Book, 7thEd., and the Kill Team Core Rules, v3.1. Same as in the Astra Militarum Codex, Fast Attack: Stormboyz 1 0 obj
In shooting it is exactly like a Boltgun; in melee it adds +1Str but confers no other benefits. [8], The primeval aggression of the Kroot make them effective shock troops, though their savage veiewed with distaste by their Tau allies. If a Corsair Prince is included then Vyper Squadrons may be changed to Fast Attack choices, Scourges may be changed to Heavy Support choicesand Fire Prismscan be taken as Heavy Support choices. Kroot don't do anything particularly well on the tabletop. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The Kroot are woefully under-powered, offering nothing in terms of offensive capability, nothing in terms of defensive capability, nothing in terms of board control, and nothing in terms of interesting stratagems or abilities. Cool. With some relatively minor changes, we could bring this often-neglected unit into contention. Codex: Kroot Mercenaries - Index of. Losing the ability to trigger For the Greater Good would have been bad enough but a 50% points increase crippled them beyond any use. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex. Adeptus Mechanicus Genetors have long been aware that much of the double helix structure of DNA is in fact blank and used to separate those areas that do contain genetic information. The biggest difference is the Shaman stuff, but that's just representing what there is in Apoc, really. Same as in the Astra Militarum Codex, Elites: Heavy Weapons Squad The Kroot practice this in their "burial" customs, in which the body of the deceased is consumed by the kindred. KROOT MERCENARIESWritten by Stuart Mackaness Layout and Support by Andrew Fish This is not an official codex. This codex updates the kroot mercenaries list to take into account the disappearance of minor psychic powers & change of codex style, and also adds to its variety enormously enabling most races to hire any of the forces described as mercenaries. Three Kroot kindred were involved in the attack. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex. On the tabletop, a Kroot pack can barely dent a squad of Guardsmen. Take melta bombs for +5 points. Tabletop Gaming: Store, Events, Paint Studio, Content. 231st Viscount of the Argentium IV General Staff, Allies of Convenience: Chaos Space Marines, Dark Eldar, Eldar, Imperium, Necrons, Orks, Tau Empire. The unit also gains the following options: (LogOut/ During an early sphere of expansion, the T'au encountered the forces of the Imperium of Man. One might think that Kroot would be useful for controlling objectives early, but you would be mistaken. Fighting Stave Range S +1 AP 5 Type Melee, Two-handed, Troops: Infantry Squad Would this be something this community is interested in ? Now lets actually give them some kick in close combat. The model can replace its Kroot rifle with a pulse rifle (Rapid . Last week, I discussed one of the two Tau auxiliary units, the Vespid Stingwings. Continuing to enjoy the Tau unit reads and am hopeful the long con eventually pays off and we get a solid dex. Lets keep the increase to Strength, and lets add an extra attack and an extra point of AP. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Troops: Breacher Team I hate when people devote too much time to something that they can't even shower. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex. Note that this list, while o, 0% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Do not sell or share my personal information. And whats more, Kroot cant even fill the role of a cheap and cheerful screening unit. <>>>
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A movement of 7 makes them reasonably quick, although not exceptionally so. 131 If this results in them scattering outside the area terrain then reduce the distance scattered until it is within the area terrain. Warhammer 40k is a franchise created by Games Workshop, detailing the far future and the grim darkness it holds. Same as in the Farsight Enclave Codex, Elites: Pathfinder Team This will not come as a surprise: they do not. T45J1Zh\0ywC+A k5DP:} Please visit my blog at: houserulesemporium.blogspot, 100% found this document useful (3 votes), 100% found this document useful, Mark this document as useful, 0% found this document not useful, Mark this document as not useful, Save **Fandex** Warhammer 40k Codex Kroot For Later, This document is completely unofficial and, It is the intention of this document to take the original 3, list written by Andy Hoare and update it to 5, edition 40K, We took many different ideas as, Inspiration including units and updates from the Tau Codex, Imperial Armour 3, Apocalypse &, This document is completely unofficial and in no way endorsed by Games Workshop Limited. Well its been quite a while and this Knarloc has probably been flogged to death OR your just tired of hearing about it! If you smell bad, take a shower before playing me. I did a GT and went 4-2 with firstborn only (aside from, Frankly, while I don't expect much from primaris upgrades to characters, I think he ended up better than we could. Take wings for +15 points. Heavy Support: Leman Russ I have decided to dump all the progress of my kroot mercenaries here for you all to look at. event : evt, [Needs Citation], The Kroot generate little in the way of waste, excreting in the form of a pungent, oily sweat that has a variety of properties, depending on what the Kroot has consumed. Moreover, Kroot mercenaries often bring back weapons from previous employers, further diversifying their armoury. No adverts like this in the forums anymore. I dearly love the Kroot from when I played Tau in 4th ed. [11], The Kroots' first encounter with the Imperium was during the Damocles Crusade on the world of Sy'l'Kell. Some of the models are just straight imports from DoW, others are modified by me . The 12 move characteristic is decent. Do these beasts offer Tau players anything interesting? Following closely the pattern set by the 3rd ed. The majority of Kroot warriors fight as mercenaries in the armies of the Tau. 1 0 obj
And what's more, Kroot can't even fill the role of a cheap and cheerful screening unit. This article needs work on its citations.For help on citation see the citation guidelines. Your email address will not be published. Even when standing in cover, they are sufficiently vulnerable that one can expect to lose significant portions of a squad to even the most trivial of shooting attacks, such as the random Boltguns carried by characters and transports. [14] Union with the Tau Codex: Kroot Mercenaries Version 5.84 fCodex: Kroot Mercenaries V5.84 By Kompletely Kroot Dedicated to Andy Hoare Version 5.84 28th of June 2009 It is the intention of this document to take the original 3rd edition 40K Kroot Mercenary army list written by Andy Hoare and update it to 5th edition 40K, We took many different ideas as If a witchblade is taken the master shaper counts as being a Mastery Level 1 Psyker with access to the Divination psychic discipline. Im sure one of the most technologically advanced factions in the galaxy can come up with some shiny new armor for their favorite buddies. Going back towards that would be my vote, and aligns with what you described: extra defence when in cover, more attacks, etc. Astartes, Blood Angels, Bloodquest, Cadian, Catachan, the Chaos devices, Cityfight, the Chaos logo. Tabletop Gaming: Store, Events, Paint Studio, Content. Elites: Ratlings It is also common for Kroot from each kindred to have particular tribal markings painted onto their skin. The bladed rifles the Carnivores carry pull double duty - effective in close combat as well as at range - making this one of the most versatile and adaptable kill teams in the game. ITC 2021 Season 40K & AoS Tournament Format, How should GW retire the First-Born Space Marines? The Kroot Rifle is not the only weapon the Kroot make use of. You need to forward this article onto GW in hopes that they take a hint! It is a supplementary U>c*W&?Pl) JaJ`pO The kindred may assault on the turn that it appears. Last update was at 2011/10/19 02:31:32, This message was edited 1 time. Now lets get down to brass tacks. 2 0 obj
A full-size squad of Kroot puts out fewer attacks than a basic unit of Intercessors, and with worse AP and other statlines to boot, and yet are still more than half again the price.-. [Needs Citation]. [10], Kroots operate in a clan-based culture across the various homeworlds. How can we bring them up to speed? [Needs Citation], The Kroot are renowned as mercenaries, and despite being mistrusted by most in the Imperium are very faithful to their contractors. A Kroot Carnivore squad cannot select any options. Kompletely Kroot Presents Codex: Kroot Mercenaries V5.86 By Kompletely Kroot Dedicated to Andy Hoare Version 5.86 19 th of October 2011 It is the intention of this document to take the original 3 rd edition 40K Kroot Mercenary army list written by Andy Hoare and update it to 5 th edition 40K, We took many different ideas as The olfactory cavity within the Kroot skull is also enlarged, with multiple sense organs within both it and the mouth. Same as in the Astra Militarum Codex, Elites: Scout Sentinel Squadron FACTION KEYWORDS All models in this list have the Xenos, Kroot keywords. Warhammer 40,000 - Kroot Mercenaries (WH40K) A project I started attempting to bring the Kroot Mercenaries into TTS as a playable army. Theyre even less durable than Pathfinders, which really takes some doing. Theres a lot of scope to do some interesting, creative things with the Kroot and, for that matter, the Vespid and I think that a refresh of the auxiliaries range will be popular with fans of the Tau, meaning that there is a financial incentive for GW to bring some new ideas to the range. Fauntleroy, Cryonicleech, Elnicko5, Shas'O Dorian. They travel the galaxy taking limited contracts from both major and minor races, and are regularly employed by the Tau. The Kroot ( Krootis aviana ), also designated by the Imperium as Kroot Carnivore, are a xenos species of savage humanoids who are members of the T'au Empire. Elites:Headhunter Kindred,Stalker Kindred,Knarloc Rider Herd,Shaper Council,Ratlings,Ogryns,Scout Sentinel Squadron,Heavy Weapons Squad,Flash Gitz,Nobz,Warbikers,Lootas, Wyches,Mandrakes,Vyper Squadron,Scourges,XV8 Crisis Battlesuit Team,Stealth Team,Pathfinder Team,XV88 Broadside Battlesuit Team, Sslyth Pack I'm very interested in amalgamating the previous kroot codices found all over the place online and elsewhere to 8th ed. This fandex would draw these together for 8th ed along with stratagems eventually . Kroot Mercenaries - The Lost Hey everybody, remember Kroot Mercenaries? [Needs Citation], However the strangest quirk of Kroot digestion is their ability to extract potentially useful strands of their food's DNA. forms: { . That really fixes all their problems as a CC unit and they are quite capable of putting the hurt onto common targets such as Intercessors and exposed characters. Kroot Mercenaries Tactica I have realised there was an increase in the number of Kroot mercenaries players on this forum, and decided we all could throw together a Tactica for other interested players. $j ?T`~_. Adeptus. WS 4 BS 3 S 4 T 3 W 3 I 4 A 3 Ld9 Sv 5+ 60 Points, Wargear: Kroot rifle or Bolt pistol or Shuriken pistol, Close combat weapon, Frag grenades, Special Rules: Independent Character, Mark of the Favoured Child (4+ Invulnerable Save), Stealth, Acute Senses, Move Through Cover, Infiltrate, Fleet. Colonel Konstantin Griffin and Commissar Eigerman quickly recovered and held the Imperial line long enough to fight clear of the trap. { [5], Kroot who have turned green, muscly and boisterous, after eating a fungal diet of Orks. BUT for those of your who are not, the latest updated version of the Kompletely Kroot Kodex is now available for download! Kroot used to be a faction of their own, as of an In Nomine Imperatoris article in the White Dwarf, way back in 3rd edition when the Tau were brand new. Timing is the key here, any move by an ObSec unit just before your next Command Phase is potentially VP gold. } On the ground, the Kroot tend to move with a bounding, hopping gait, but in dense forests, they can spring from tree to tree at great speed. Lets just say for the sake of argument that the next incarnation of the Kroot increases their armor save from 6+ to 5+. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { [17], The Kroot believe in a variety of gods, including Vawk and Gmork who are credited with creating the universe.[13a]. The kroot are in the Xenos 2 index and will be in the Tau codex later this year. Same as in the Orks Codex, Troops: Flash Gitz Same as in the Dark Eldar Codex, Elites: Wyches Consider that each one of these scum is worth three to you: one more on your side, one less on your foes side, and one more worker in your ordnance smithies. This may also be some form of control that extends to lower life forms such as birds and animals, as there is evidence to suggest that the Kroot employ empathic pheromones to prevent such creatures from being startled by them and giving away their position in battle. May only be taken if the army includes Kaptin Badrukk or a Freebooter Kaptin. Kroot dont do anything particularly well on the tabletop. They see it as their life's duty to absorb the many genetic traits across the Galaxy, and betraying a client would jeopardize this mission. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); A very useful write up , I am new to Tau , and given the cost of larger models ,, Hello, Just curious if 3-man, 5-man, and 8-man team events are intended to be factored into ITC this year 2023?, Thanks for reading/watching! There are plenty of interesting directions that a design team could take this. A movement of 7 makes them reasonably quick, although not exceptionally so. Weve just increased Kroots survivability by 100 per cent. Special rules from other codices are included in this codex for ease of use. :;:=p G0:9Op}6?w^?=H:m>WWO; bD\zxgG + 5]VX'zamp9&\O}m.v`+LXNTLLa][b5arJ_Q)R5j0iolT~>=SYt The Kroot Hounds became faster and leaner but, like the Krootox, their intelligence was reduced, becoming little more than vicious predators. However the illusions were extremely vulnerable to psychic attacks and would dispel back into thin air when hit by one. Being a part of the oldest wargaming community on the net. Golden Demon, Gorkamorka, Great Unclean One, Inquisitor, the Inquisitor logo, the Inquisitor device, nspiracies, Keeper of Secrets, Khorne, Kroot, Lord, devices, Sisters of Battle, Slaanesh, Space, Warhammer 40k Device, White Dwarf, the White Dwarf logo, and all associated marks, names, races, race, insignia, characters, vehicles, locations, units, illustrations and images, This document is completely unofficial and in no way endorsed by Games Workshop Limited it, does not seek to challenge the Intellectual property of Games Workshop but exists in homage. At the very least, this model has a more interesting stat-line: with Strength 6, Toughness 5, and 4 Wounds, theres something going on here. (function() { Outwardly, the Kroot seem to be a simple pre-industrial society, seemingly incapable of achieving powered flight, much less travelling through space. The Kroot originated on the world of Pech and, though their physiology is humanoid, there is evidence to suggest that the roots of their evolution may be avian in origin. Replace Close combat weapon with one of the following: power weapon for +15 points or eviscerator for +25 points. Same as in the Dark Eldar Codex, Elites: Vyper Squadron The Freebooter Kaptin may replace his choppa with a big choppa for +5 points or a power klaw for +20 points. If a Freebooter Kaptin is included then Warbikers may be changed to Fast Attack choices, Lootas may be changed to Heavy Support choicesand Looted Tanks can be taken as Heavy Support choices. But the Hounds have the same defensive profile as the Kroot infantry, meaning that they are completely unreliable in any offensive or defensive capacity. Forces of the Kroot On the following pages are the complete rules for models in a Kroot Mercenary army. [Needs Citation], The Silver Skulls of the Adeptus Astartes encountered Kroot that had assimilated DNA from the Eldar and gained powerful psychic powers, which allowed them to cover themselves in an illusionary disguise that hid their true nature, appearing instead as dark, midnight-blue creatures with smooth skin, long sinewy limbs, clawed fingers, and large amethyst-purple eyes set in a comparatively small, elongated face that came to a triangular point with two nostril slits at the end, no visible ears, and a mouth full of a double set of razor-sharp teeth. <>/Metadata 2004 0 R/ViewerPreferences 2005 0 R>>
after all if the Mech tau as 1, why not our carnivore friends too. A project I started attempting to bring the Kroot Mercenaries into TTS as a playable army. Email address: Your email address will not be published. window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { Fast Attack:Vulture Kindred,Rough Riders,Stormboyz,Reavers,Gun Drone Squadron,Loxatl Here, I look at that . Taken as a whole, Kroot Mercenaries are great at grabbing objectives and closing on a melee-vulnerable rival due to their high speed. Hi there. Weapon skill 3+ and ballistic skill 4+ are likewise acceptable, but not particularly impressive. Kroot frequently act as Tau auxiliaries. Same as in the Orks Codex, Elites: Mandrakes Hitting the nail on the head right there. Kroot Mercenary armylist. HQ: Freebooter Kaptin 20 - The Shrines of the Incubi 6 : Warhammer 40,000 Chapter Approved - The Book of the Astronomican , pg. A dedicated fandex for either stand-alone, or mercenary Kroot. EN. In earlier editions they would function as a screening unit that could hold back enemy assaults or use Infiltrate to deploy onto objectives in order to score the Tau player points- however, in 9E they are incredibly unsuited to either of those roles. What makes the all Kroot army a possibility is that in the new Codex Kroot Shapers are now HQ options. And its good in a way that you didn't try to make substantial changes, just cleaned things up. One attack and leadership six are both likewise very underwhelming, giving the unit one of the worst overall statlines in the game. KROOT CODEX Author Inquisitior Rules The Kroot Kindreds Codex The Kroot Hunters of The Kroot Weapon lists Kroot Kroot Rifle Hunters Rifle Ritual Blade Long Blade Short Blade Aeldari Shuriken Pistol Aeldari Blade Shuriken Catapult Imperium Power sword Boltgun Plasma pistol Chaos Lightning Claw Flamer Shotgun Orks Slugga Choppa Power Stabba The Kroot are expert jungle-fighters and trackers, who can be found fighting as mercenaries across the Ultima Segmentum and beyond. [9], The limited specimens that have been made available for study are found to have brains composed of a front and rear hemisphere. Same as the unit from the Infantry Platoon in the Astra Militarum Codex, Troops: Veterans HQ: OShovah Commander Farsight HQ: ShasEl Commander HQ: Mercenary Captain Kroot were worth considering at 4ppm with the 8th edition rules. This helps them slot in a lot more units in a Detachment. It, along with many other issues, were recently uncovered during some housecleaning. Last update was at 2010/02/14 14:45:00, This message was edited 1 time. Chameleon Having feasted upon the flesh of chameleonic reptiles, these Kroot have gained a limited ability to blend into their surround-Universal Special Rule. endobj
Lets take this theme and run with it. Run them in units of 3 and they are still tolerably cheap with a big chunk of wounds and on-demand a good number of S6 D2 attacks. Kroot who have fed on Dark Eldar, for example, soon begin to show signs of the cunning and intense cruelty the Dark Eldar are known for. 8th Edition. I think trackers need a bit more love, but that's just me. Kroot having no save means they have nothing to lose in a marine meta, unlike Fire Warriors whose supposedly respectable 4+ save will rarely get them better than a 6+ in real play conditions. I know that this article has been something of a downer. This bounty remains even if the warlord is slain later on. The entire squad may take wings for +10 points/model. Codex: Kroot Mercenaries 7 Bold By concentrating on hunting prey known for its courageous-ness, all models in the unit add +1 to their Leadership charac-teristic, up to a maximum of 10. Kroot paint scheme advice Anyone written down the paints needed to paint kroot in the scheme shown on pg 40 of the new codex? Krootox models could stand in for the abominates range, Kroot Hounds could be hormagaunts from an allied Tryanid detachment. Support Invasive Wargaming on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/invasive40k!! If a Master Shaper is included then Knarloc Rider Herds may be changed to Fast Attack choices, Shaper Councils may be changed to Heavy Support choicesand Greater Knarloc Packs can be taken as Heavy Support choices. Oaka's 8th Edition Kroot Mercenary Counts-As Ynnari Codex Kroot of the Dark Talon painting and modelling blog : 2015/07/31 21:33:29 Subject: Re:Kroot Mercenary . Within this 39 page (40 if you include the sweet cover page) Warhammer 40k mini-dex you will find: -Background -Modeling section -Army List (including 1 Special Character) stream
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