Unleash the power of Imperial Knights and Adeptus Mechanicus with the new Grotmas Warhammer 40k Questor Forgepact Detachment rules!
Warhammer 40k fans have plenty to talk about with the latest detachment rules for the Imperial Knights. The Questor Forgepact brings these towering engines of war into closer alignment with their Adeptus Mechanicus allies, creating an intriguing synergy between noble houses and the Machine Cult.
A New Bond Between Imperial Knights & Adeptus Mechanicus
Imperial Knights and the Adeptus Mechanicus are no strangers to collaboration. The nobility of the Knightly households often fight alongside the Tech-Priests of the Omnissiah, united by shared oaths and devotion to the Emperor.
The Cogbound Alliance detachment strengthens this bond, offering benefits that reflect the deep respect and tactical interdependence between the two factions and brings their rules to the Grotmas Calendar for December! You can download the full rules here.
Forging the Alliance
Knights gain the Sacristan Pledge, which allows them to heal one wound in the Command phase, or up to D3 wounds if within 3″ of a Tech-Priest. Meanwhile, Adeptus Mechanicus units benefit from Divine Inspiration, gaining re-rolls of 1 for Hit rolls on ranged attacks. If within 6″ of a friendly Knight, they can re-roll Wound rolls of 1 as well. The Power of Enhancements
A handful of powerful upgrades make this detachment shine even more. Here’s a quick overview:
- Omnissian Champion: Adds +4 Wounds to your Knight, making it even harder to bring down.
- Knight of the Opus Machina: Grants re-rolls of 1 on ranged attacks when within 6″ of an Adeptus Mechanicus unit, ensuring your firepower is reliable.
- Magos Questoris: This enhancement gives Tech-Priests the ability to heal Knights for up to 2 wounds and grants the Lone Operative rule when near one.
- Vocifer Magnificat: Alters Leadership for nearby enemies and bolsters your Adeptus Mechanicus allies, adding a layer of psychological warfare to your tactics.
Each enhancement reinforces the idea that these units are stronger when working in unison, making your detachment greater than the sum of its parts.
Strategic Options with Stratagems
The Questor Forgepact introduces a suite of stratagems that enhance the gameplay synergy of the alliance. A few key ones include:
- Vengeance of the Machine Cult: If an enemy destroys one of your Knights, they’re marked for the rest of the battle. Adeptus Mechanicus units gain Lethal Hits when targeting the marked unit, offering a thematic revenge mechanic.
- Omnissiah’s Grace: Protect your units from mortal wounds with a 5+ Feel No Pain ability, helping you stay resilient against psychic-heavy armies or abilities that chip away at your forces.
- Aggression Begets Aggression: Turn your units’ ranged weapons into Assault weapons, letting them maintain momentum and fire on the move.
- Machine Focus: Ignore modifiers to Hit rolls, Wound rolls, and weapon skills, ensuring consistent performance in critical moments.
- Thronegheist Fury: React to enemy movement by shooting a weapon immediately, an excellent way to punish aggressive or overconfident foes.
These stratagems create tactical flexibility, rewarding clever positioning and coordinated actions between the two forces.
Sample Army List
Creating a 2,000-point Warhammer 40,000 army list that combines Imperial Knights with Adeptus Mechanicus allies under the Questor Forgepact detachment offers a balanced and thematic force.
Imperial Knights (1,515 points):
- Knight Crusader (465 points)
- Enhancement: Knight of the Opus Machina (20 points)
- Benefit: Re-roll Hit rolls of 1 for ranged attacks when within 6″ of a friendly Adeptus Mechanicus unit.
- Enhancement: Knight of the Opus Machina (20 points)
- Knight Castellan (510 points)
- 2 Armiger Helverins (260 points)
- 2 Armiger Warglaives (280 points)
Adeptus Mechanicus Allies (465 points):
- Tech-Priest Dominus (70 points)
- Skitarii Marshal (35 points)
- 2 Units of Skitarii Rangers (170 points)
- 2 Units of Skitarii Vanguard (190 points)
Army Composition and Strategy:
- Knight Crusader: Acts as a versatile fire support platform, engaging various targets with its diverse weaponry. The Knight of the Opus Machina enhancement ensures improved accuracy when near Adeptus Mechanicus units.
- Knight Castellan: Provides heavy firepower capable of dealing with high-value enemy units, including vehicles and monsters.
- Armiger Helverins: Offer long-range support, ideal for targeting infantry and light vehicles.
- Armiger Warglaives: Serve as mobile units capable of engaging both armored and infantry targets effectively.
- Tech-Priest Dominus: Supports nearby Knights with repair abilities and enhances the effectiveness of Skitarii units through leadership and buffs.
- Skitarii Units: Provide board control, objective securing, and additional firepower. Their presence enables Knights to benefit from the Sacristan Pledge, enhancing durability.
Final Thoughts On the New Warhammer 40k Imperial Knights Detachment
The Questor Forgepact detachment offers plenty of tactical depth for Imperial Knights players. Whether you’re drawn to the narrative appeal of Knights fighting alongside their Mechanicus allies or simply want to maximize the effectiveness of both factions, these new rules deliver. From healing abilities to strategic bonuses and thematic stratagems, the detachment showcases the combined might of noble families and the Machine Cult in all their glory.
See All the New 40k Detachment Rules Here
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About Travis Pasch: Travis has been a Warhammer 40k hobbyist since the 1990s, playing the game since Third Edition. Through extensive traveling, he’s seen a lot of the miniatures hobby from across the world, giving him a unique perspective on the latest gaming topics and trends.
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