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Another Meta Shift? Clan Raukaan Released

By Rob Baer | November 27th, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized

Black Library just put out Clan Raukann the latest Space Marine Codex supplement and man we may have another meta breaker!

Unlimited combi-meltas, Eternal warrior/ FNP wargear, dreadnoughts and techmarines for everyone, this book is sure to shake things up once again… -MBG

BrotherChaplainGinn sent me this preview, and you know what I’ll be ordering tonight when I get home!

March of the Ancients, which is makes Dreads HSwithout needing a MotF
and you can take 2 techmarines for every HQ and 3 for every MotF.

The Mindforge Stave – Libbys only
S x2 AP2 Melee, concussive, force, Unwieldly

The Axe of Medusa
S +2 AP2 Melee, MC, Severing Strike, Unwieldly
-Severing strike 6 on To Hit rolls make the attack +4

Iron Stone
Friendly IH tanks and walkers with 6″ pass IWND on a 4+. 6s also
repair weapon destroyed or immobilized.

Betrayers Bane
MC Combi-Melta with unlimited melta.

Gorgon’s Chain – effects based on how many wounds the user has suffered
0 wounds suffered – 3++, +1 to FNP, EW
1 wound suffered – 3++, EW
2 wounds suffered – 3++
3 wounds suffered – 4++
-these are affected by IWND so regaining wounds makes it stronger again.

The Tempered Helm
Morale tests within 24″ use bearer’s Ld, 1 unit chosen each shooting
phase within 12″ can reroll To Hits of 1. Can be used even in in
building or vehicles.

Warlord Traits
1- Adept of the Omnissiah – Gain Blessing of the Omnissiah or re-roll
if they already have it
2- Fearless
3- +1 to FNP roll
4- Warlord and Clan Raukaan unit can auto-fail Morale checks
5- Warlord and firendly Raukaan with 12″ get Crusader USR
6- Warlord and Clan Raukaan unit can reroll To Hits of 1 in shooting phase

About the Author: Rob Baer

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Rob Baer

Job Title: Managing Editor

Founded Spikey Bits in 2009

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About Rob Baer: Founder, Publisher, & Managing Editor of Spikey Bits, the leading tabletop gaming news website focused on the hobby side of wargaming and miniatures.

Rob also co-founded and currently hosts the Long War Podcast, which has over 350 episodes and focuses on tabletop miniatures gaming, specializing in Warhammer 40k. and spent six years writing for Bell of Lost Souls. 

Every year, along with his co-hosts, he helps host the Long War 40k Doubles Tournament at Adepticon and the Long War 40k Doubles at Las Vegas Open, which attracts over 350 players from around the world.

Rob has won many Warhammer 40k Tournaments over the years, including multiple first-place finishes in Warhammer 40k Grand Tournaments over the years and even winning 1st place at the Adepticon 40k Team Tournament.

With over 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, Rob knows all the products and exactly which ones are the best. As a member of GAMA (Game Manufacturers Association), he advocates for gaming stores and manufacturers in these difficult times, always looking for the next big thing to feature for the miniatures hobby, helping everyone to provide the value consumers want.

While he’s played every edition of Warhammer 40k and Warhammer Fantasy (since 5th Edition) and has been hobbying on miniatures since the 1980s, Titans of all sizes will always be his favorite! It’s even rumored that his hobby vault rivals the Solemnance Galleries, containing rulebooks filled with lore from editions long past, ancient packs of black-bordered Magic Cards, and models made of both pewter and resin.