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Kataphron Destroyers (3) 165 Pts
Troops
BS3 WS3 S5 T5 W2 I3 A1 Ld8 Sv4+
Unit Type: Infantry
Equipment: Half-Armor Kataphron, Plasma Culverin, Phosphor BlasterSpecial Rules: Song of the Omnissiah,Options: Add up to 9 additional models @55 Pts apiece
Each model can replace with a Plasma Cannon Culverin Grav Heavy – Free
Each model can replace the Phosphor Blaster with a Flamethrower Cognis – 5 PtsHeavy Battle Servitors: Models with this special rule can not run, but can shoot up to two weapons to Shoot phase. These models count as stationary when firing with heavy weapons or gusts, even if they moved in the previous Movement Phase, also can charge the same turn in which they used weapons to Rapidfire, Burst or Heavy.
Troops
BS3 WS3 S5 T5 W2 I3 A1 Ld8 Sv3+
Unit Type: Infantry
Equipment: Armor Assault Kataphron, Heavy Arc Rifle, in Arco Chela ???Special Rules: Songs of the Omnissiah,Options: Add up to 9 additional models @50 Pts apiece
Each model can replace the Heavy Arc Cannon with a “twist” – Free ???
Each model can replace the Arco Chela with hydraulics 10 PtsHeavy Battle Servitors: Models with this special rule can not run, but can shoot up to two weapons to Shoot phase. These models count as stationary when firing with heavy weapons or gusts, even if they moved in the previous Movement Phase, also can charge the same turn in which they used weapons to Rapidfire, Burst or Heavy.
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