Alright, Warhammer 40K enthusiasts, let’s dive into the awesomeness of the new Codex: Imperial Agents! This book is a game-changer, especially with the slick Assigned Agents ability that lets you seamlessly include all sorts of units from this codex into any Imperium army. It’s like opening a treasure chest of tactical possibilities with psychic Inquisitors, deadly assassins, and elite infantry!
1. Cut the Head off the Snake
Imperial Agents are all about precision strikes to take out enemy leaders. Assassins are the ultimate choice here. They slot perfectly into your army and specialize in taking down Characters. For instance, the Vindicare Assassin has a new ability to ignore the Lone Operative rule, making them even deadlier.
If Assassins are your surgical tools, Grey Knight Terminators are your sledgehammers. They can Deep Strike and smash through enemy lines, making them a fearsome threat to hold in reserve. You can only take one unit at a time in Strike Force armies, but their power is unmatched. Plus, they can bring an Inquisitor along for extra punch.
2. Zoom Across the Battlefield
Speed is key with many Agents of the Imperium units having Dedicated Transport vehicles. These transports don’t count against your Assigned Agents allowance, so you can have a fast-moving force to capture objectives and disrupt enemy plans.
The Corvus Blackstar is the king of speed, carrying up to 12 Deathwatch models and packing serious firepower. As an Aircraft, it can fly over obstacles with ease. If you need a more ground-based option, the Imperial Rhino is versatile and cheap, great for ferrying your troops or acting as a distraction.
3. Bulk Out Your Roster
Imperial armies range from the vast ranks of the Astra Militarum to the elite Adeptus Custodes and Imperial Knights. If you’ve got a handful of expensive units, adding some low-cost support can free up your big hitters to do what they do best – smash the enemy.
For the cost of a single Armiger Warglaive or Helverin, you can add two units of Inquisitorial Agents to your Knight Lance to secure backfield objectives. You can even equip a squad with an Inquisitorial Chimera to keep up with your Knights and screen them from enemy Deep Strikes. If you need cheap bodies, Voidsmen-at-Arms are an excellent choice. They’re inexpensive but effective at holding objectives.
4. Hold the Fort
Some Imperial factions might struggle to hold the line against hordes of lightly armed and armoured infantry. This is where Imperial Agents shine, providing durable units to hold critical objectives.
Deathwatch Kill Teams and Battle Sisters are perfect for this role. They can reach and hold crucial points on the battlefield, thanks to their decent number of wounds and 3+ saves. Their Dedicated Transports provide additional protection, and their weapons have enough range to keep contributing to the fight.
Final Thoughts
Remember, including Imperial Agents in another army will cost you slightly more points. This balances their powerful ability to fill gaps in your forces. So, get ready to unleash these new tactics when the Codex: Imperial Agents goes up for pre-order this Saturday. How will you use these versatile units in your army? The battlefield is your canvas – paint it with strategic brilliance!
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