The new Bonded Cybernetica Support Formations open up exciting possibilities for Horus Heresy players, allowing the powerful war constructs of the Legio Cybernetica to seamlessly integrate into existing armies. These formations are flexible, thematic, and packed with potential for narrative-driven and visually stunning armies. Here’s a breakdown of the formations and their unique characteristics:
Key Features of Bonded Cybernetica Support Formations
- Support Formation Rules:
For every Formation in your army chosen from a Core List, you can add one Support Formation. These detachments don’t count as allies or toward Allied Contingent points limits unless specified. - Faction Integration:
Automata can adopt the heraldry and themes of their allied Formation, from Legiones Astartes and Solar Auxilia to Titan Legions and Knight Households. Each offers extensive painting and conversion opportunities. - Seven Formations:
Specific formations are available for the following factions:- Legiones Astartes (Brethren of Iron)
- Solar Auxilia (Iron Cohort)
- Mechanicum Taghmata
- Dark Mechanicum (Ironbound Ruinhost)
- Collegia Titanica
- Knight Household Retainer Cohorts
- Knight Household Aegis Cohorts
Each Bonded Cybernetica Support Formation offers exciting opportunities for customization and storytelling:
- Brethren of Iron: Combine Legion heraldry with Cybernetica maniples to create battle automata deeply integrated into the ranks of the Legiones Astartes, embodying desperation and honor during the Horus Heresy.
- Collegia Titanica Support Cohorts: Paint and field automata in Titan Legion colors, showcasing their role as vital protectors of god-engines and the infrastructure they depend on.
- Iron Cohort (Solar Auxilia): Highlight the grit of the Solar Auxilia by adding automata bearing utilitarian or Legion-inspired colors to represent their grim and resourceful reinforcements.
- Ironbound Ruinhost: Unleash chaos-infused automata with themes of corruption, decay, and arcane menace to reflect the sinister power of the Dark Mechanicum.
- Knight Household Cohorts: Support Knight Lances with automata painted in the heraldry of their Knight Household, emphasizing their close bonds and strategic value.
- Itinerant Cybernetica Cohorts: Craft unique and unpredictable designs for rogue automata fighting under mysterious programming and without allegiance.
Hobby and Narrative Potential
Each formation is rich with opportunities for conversion, painting, and storytelling. Whether it’s the corrupted constructs of the Dark Mechanicum or the proud Brethren of Iron, these automata are not only devastating in battle but also iconic symbols of the Horus Heresy’s sprawling conflicts.
Download the rules today to start building your own unique force of Loyalist or Traitor Cybernetica and bring the destructive legacy of the Legio Cybernetica to life!
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