The forces of Chaos, whether mutants, cultists, or traitors, wage a relentless war against the Imperium, seeking to tear it apart from within. In the latest edition of Kill Team, each of these dark forces has unique Faction Rules, Equipment, and Ploys that reflect their twisted devotion to the Ruinous Powers. Let’s take a closer look at three of these Chaos-aligned kill teams:
The Blooded (Traitor Guard)
Once loyal soldiers of the Astra Militarum, the Blooded are those who succumbed to the allure of Chaos, defecting and living to bask in the favour of their gods. These traitor guardsmen, a dark mirror of the Imperial Guard, sacrifice themselves to prove their worth in battle.
- Faction Rules: The Blooded gain tokens when enemies and allies are incapacitated, granting ACCURATE 1 to improve their attacks. As they achieve more in battle, they attract the Gaze of the Gods, boosting their combat effectiveness.
- Equipment: These heretical soldiers bear Symbols of Bloody Worship, which allow them to heal themselves by spilling the blood of their enemies. Even in death, they enact vengeance through Bitter Demise, lashing out with hatred.
- Special Unit: The Blooded can field a Traitor Ogryn, a massive brute twisted by Chaos. Although slow-witted and sometimes unreliable, their sheer physical power is devastating in battle.
Fellgor Ravagers (Beastmen)
The Fellgor Ravagers are chaos-warped Beastmen, who form savage herds on the fringes of Imperial society. Empowered by the Ruinous Powers, these monstrous warriors unleash primal fury in battle.
- Faction Rules: These ravagers wear little armour, but their pain fuels a state of Frenzy, allowing them to fight even when gravely wounded. Their War Paint emboldens them, letting them ignore flesh wounds, while their Violent Temperament drives them to attack recklessly.
- Equipment: Goaded by the presence of a Deathknell, the Fellgor Ravagers shrug off damage as the tolling of the War Gong imbues them with unnatural endurance, allowing them to resist even PIERCING attacks.
Chaos Cult (Mutants)
Life under the oppressive rule of the Imperium drives many civilians to seek power through dark pacts with Chaos. These Chaos Cults are led by demagogues who transform their followers into terrifying mutants, reshaping their flesh into weapons of war.
- Faction Rules: Cultists gain access to Accursed Gifts through ritual powers or blood sacrifices. These mutations grant powerful abilities, like Chitinous armour or Sinewed limbs, which make them even deadlier. As they mutate further, some cultists become Torments—abominations of constantly shifting flesh, wreaking havoc on the battlefield.
- Equipment: Led by a Dark Commune, cults field Blessed Blade operatives who act as synchronized bodyguards, cutting down enemies who try to flee. Cultists skilled in Baleful Script can also shift the nature of mutations, offering tactical flexibility.
Each of these Chaos factions brings a unique set of challenges and brutal tactics to the battlefield, making them fearsome adversaries in Kill Team. The fight for the galaxy continues as the forces of Chaos seek to further the will of the Dark Gods.
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