Happy Mondya all! In today’s preview we will be looking at the Adeptus Mechanicus and how they will be changing in 10th edition!
The Imperium is in dire need of protection as the Tyranids threaten to consume everything in their path. In this new age of war, the Adeptus Mechanicus must take their defense into their own hands, or rather, their pincers and mechadendrites. The Skitarii legions and maniples of esoteric battle-servitors, guided by the Tech-Priests’ machine-like intellect, march forth to protect the Imperium’s forge worlds. And with a new edition comes a new toolbox for the Adeptus Mechanicus to fight their enemies.
The Adeptus Mechanicus remains one of the premier shooting armies in Warhammer 40,000, with their distinctive technology giving them all sorts of tricks on the battlefield. The Tech-Priests’ brilliant tactical skills improve Battleline units in close proximity, making them work together like the great machines of Mars.
Moving slowly from a carefully coordinated defense to an all-out attack is the strategy here, as cyborgs and automata are reprogrammed on the fly to respond to enemy tactics. Doctrina Imperatives let you adapt to the enemy’s battle plan, either by shoring up your defenses early on or going for a knockout blow against a foe playing too safe.
To further coax an entrenched opponent out of their comfort zone, Rad-Cohort Detachments turn their deadly radioactive weaponry against entire sectors of the battlefield. A heavy pre-battle Rad-bombardment is the perfect way to throw plans into disarray and deny backline objectives, as the fallout punishes anyone who thinks they’ll be safe holding the fort.
The Skitarii Vanguard squads disrupt and debilitate those who get too close, and the sheer presence of these squads often turns the tide of battle. As Battleline squads, you can take twice as many Skitarii Vanguard and Rangers as other units in your army. Additionally, several other Adeptus Mechanicus units have abilities that improve when they’re near their Battleline comrades. This synergy is the brainchild of the vaunted Tech-Priests, and none have had quite as much impact in recent times as Belisarius Cawl.
The weapons carried by the Omnissiah’s servants make use of strange technologies guarded jealously by Mars. The impact these weapons can have is often mesmerizing, as crackling death beams turn organics into slurry or burst them into constituent atoms. One such weapon is the Eradication Beamer, a large directed energy weapon mounted on the Onager Dunecrawler.
Stratagems further reinforce these deadly technologies, amping up the power of weapons and bombarding vulnerable objectives. In particular, two Stratagems further enhance the Doctrina Imperatives army rule by granting powerful effects only usable in one mode or the other. Aggressor Imperative goes all-in on a headlong assault into enemy lines, while Bulwark Imperative shores up a critical unit’s defenses even further.
With all these new tools at their disposal, the Adeptus Mechanicus is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Their unique technology and strategic abilities make them a top-tier army in Warhammer 40,000.
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