In the grim darkness of the Horus Heresy, even the mightiest warriors succumb to the seductive pull of Chaos. The Questoris Knights, veterans of countless battles spanning the ages, are no exception. As the corrupting influence of the Dark Gods seeped into their ranks, these once-loyal knights began their malevolent transformation. Today, we explore the Corrupted Knights, the latest addition to Warhammer: The Horus Heresy’s Exemplary Battles, offering you a wealth of new options to customize your traitorous behemoths.
The Distinct Nature of Corrupted Knights
Corrupted Knights are a phenomenon deeply rooted in the lore of the Horus Heresy, drawing inspiration from renowned novels such as “Titandeath” and narratives within the “Siege of Terra” series. These rules for fielding Corrupted Knights offer a unique twist on the Adeptus Titanicus game, focusing on Knights rather than Titans, expanding the Horus Heresy gaming experience.
It’s important to note that Corrupted Knights, unlike their later Chaos counterparts, are not fully mutated beings. During the Horus Heresy, the true nature of Chaos remains enigmatic and elusive. It subtly influences those who oppose the Emperor, gradually tainting them. In fact, the full extent of Chaos’s corruption only becomes apparent much later during the Siege of Terra, a period richly detailed in Black Library novels but yet to be fully explored in the game.
Diverse Ways to Field Corrupted Knights
Tom from the Horus Heresy team elaborates on the various methods to deploy these sinister knights. You can begin by selecting a Lords of War unit from the Questoris Household list in Liber Mechanicum, placing it in a Lords of War Optional Detachment, and then choosing one of the available upgrades.
Alternatively, you can employ the Questoris Household Force Organization chart from Liber Mechanicum as a Primary Detachment, forming armies predominantly composed of Knights (with a few Armigers). Finally, this same Force Organization Chart can serve as an additional Optional Detachment within your army, adhering to Lords of War points limits.
Pledge Your Allegiance to the Ruinous Powers
With corrupted Primarchs and plastic Cerastus Knights on the horizon, there’s no better time to devote your Knight Household to the Ruinous Powers. Download the Exemplary Battles document and unlock the potential of these warp-tainted war engines. Don’t forget to explore previous articles for more insights into daemonic hordes, traitorous militia mobs, and other Chaos-infused elements of the Horus Heresy.
The Horus Heresy continues to evolve, and with Corrupted Knights entering the fray, the battle for the future of the Imperium has never been more intense. Prepare to unleash Chaos’s might in your Horus Heresy campaigns!
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