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Some people are taking matters into their own hands by apparently making fake rumors for the GSC, perhaps even worse is that other sites are spreading them around now as well.
All we’ve really gotten for GSC up to this point are a bunch of model previews. However, everyone is wondering what in the world the faction will be doing when their codex drops. As we reported earlier, it looks like some people have decided to use this drought of GSC content to make fake rumors.
Take everything you read here with a pinch of salt. These are all rumors for right now. In due time, we will see what GW drops and that will confirm or deny these rumors.
Fake GSC Rumors
There were some rumors spotted on the web that was apparently confirmed to be fake by CaptainBetts on the GSC Discord server. How do we know they’re fake? Well, he says he knows the guy and was told they were fake after all. In fact, most of the inspiration from the fake rumor was the GSC 7th edition codex.
They used the 7e codex in a photo, pretended it was the new 8e codex, and made a bunch of false claims, piggybacking off the false reliability from the 7e codex. The leaks look like this, and I know them to be 100% fake, and I know this because I know the person who made up these fakes.
Fake Warlord Trait Table
Also coming from CaptainBetts, he had apparently made this Warlord Trait table himself to show how easy it was to make a fake.
Someone in the Discord server took Screenshots of it and posted it around the web sparking up the controversy of it being a legit rumor. However, it’s been fake the whole time.
Image shows him in the process of making the traits
We hate to burst any bubbles out there. But look on the bright side, That means there are still six Warlord Traits we’ve not seen that are being worked on by GW at this very moment. Plus, they’ll probably be a bit more dynamic. Let’s face it. Everyone would have always insta-picked the sixth Warlord Trait on the table. It was just too good to pass up.
GSC Rumors That Still Stand
Looking at the latest rumors so far-these are looking to be more legit. Remember to still take everything below with a pinch of salt.
CaptainBetts added some rumors that he thinks is actually from a reliable source:
Purestrain Genestealers are going to be getting a new and updated kit. This will be one of the last things they reveal before the codex goes up for pre-orders. The Genestealer kit is specifically for GSC Genestealers, and they are based off the most recent Space Hulk Genestealer design. They will be on 32mm bases, and will be coming in boxes of 12.
Remember there were some new (but otherwise unreleased) Genestealer Sculpts included in the box game “Deathwatch: Overkill” back in 2016 when Genestealer Cults first came out (in their new form). They looked like this if you can’t remember.
Furthermore, there will apparently be a “Start Collecting!” box for Genestealer Cults. This will not include the aforementioned Genestealers, as Start Collecting!: Tyranids already includes Genestealers.
I’m about 70% sure this is real – the source I got it from was correct on a few things in the past (such as the Triple Pistol Primus being released as a Kill Team box, and specifics about the Vigilus campaign).
Seperate Set of Rumors Spotted on Dakka Dakka
We aren’t sure about the validity of this set of rumors. Neither Captain Betts or Zamerion talked about the same thing twice for GSC. Take everything with a pinch of salt.
Coming from Dakka:
- GSC bikers – 14” with -1 to hit.
- The new ambush rules… complete overhaul. Blip markers and stuff.
- If you have first turn you can decide your layout after deployment, if it’s your opponents turn first you just
- leave a lot of them as blip markers. You get the markers with the codex. There’s a deep strike blocking bloke.
- The Nexos lets you move the blip markers around. Sounds fundamentally different in almost every way. The assassin can have a sniper rifle.
- The scenery causes earthquakes and can redeploy your troops anywhere.
- Couple more minor things: the units marked by a blip are not subject to moving with heavy weapons penalties when they appear.
- There will be six cult traits.
- Pauper Princes are in the codex a bit more.
- One of the character models is some kind of vox hacker who denies deep strike in some way.
I was at GW HQ yesterday and whilst I wasn’t allowed to actually look at the codex, I got sooo close!
Found out a few bits though (this guy was particularly tight-lipped but others there were more sharing).
Here’s what I found out –
- We’ll have a weird “blip” system for deployment, like motion detector marks, where we can choose which is what unit when we reveal them (not necessarily on the first turn).
- The map guy allows us to move these markers.
- The gunslinger allows us to reroll misses once he’s killed someone.
- The loud speaker guy stops enemy deepstrikers coming down within 12″ of him.
- The sniper bike is HQ, the Female Magus is just an alternative Magus model. The other characters are Elite (although not sure).
- Astra Millitarum detachments can be taken, but don’t contribute as many (or any?) Command Points, don’t get Regimental bonuses, but do get +1 Ld. No AM named characters allowed.
- Baneblades and equivalent can be taken.
- There will be 6 Cult “Cults” with there own rules (like Chapter Tactics/Hive Fleets). This includes Bladed Cog and Pauper Princes.
- There is still one version of Patriarch, but between 6 psychic powers, warlord traits and heirlooms he’ll be customizable. One Patriarch per detachment.
- The big frag drill terrain will allow us to cause earthquakes.
GSC Players are in 8th Edition Limbo
See what we did there…
The way things are right now, GSC are just about unplayable as a standalone army. They do have some of the best psychic powers and powerful characters in the game. Yet, they lack any real speed which is what the army is designed for.
Regardless of what rumors are true, we hope that GW sees the position the Cult are in and bring them up to speed for players in 8th edition. It would be incredible to see a standalone GSC list make its way to the top of the meta after the codex. -Of course, this is just wishful thinking.
Ultimately, GSC are revving up as we get closer and closer to their codex. Only time will tell just how true these rumors actually were. What do you think about these Cult rumors? Which new character is your favorite? Let us know in the comments of our Facebook Hobby Group.
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