Captain Titus has been on a glow up arc lately, and it is finally hitting the tabletop rules.
So, the new Titus miniature and his Wardens of Ultramar got people buzzing after that big preview last year. Additionally, the article leans into why the model reveal landed so well. Titus has always been the type to take advice from all sorts of allies. Therefore, his entourage is a weirdly perfect mix of battlefield specialists and off duty supporters.
Titus and the Wardens: An Elite Squad When They Finally Deploy Together
The Wardens of Ultramar do not always show up as a single battlefield unit. However, when they do, the article says they are a serious problem for opponents. So, the writeup sets them up as a rare but powerful “all hands on deck” kind of package. Additionally, it frames Titus as the glue that makes this eclectic crew work in a fight.
Titus Gets a Captain Upgrade: More Durability and a Meaner Chainsword
Titus already had rules for his earlier miniature, back when he was a Lieutenant roaming the Recidious System. Now he is promoted to Captain, and his kit gets upgraded accordingly. So, he gains a new suit of power armour and an Iron Halo. Additionally, that combo gives him an extra Wound and a 4+ invulnerable save. That is a big deal for a character who is clearly built to go in hard.
His chainsword also gets a serious bump. It is now master crafted, which adds one point of Strength and one point of Damage. Additionally, the article specifically compares this to how he fights in Space Marine 2. So, the intent is clear. You throw him into melee and let him blender through targets. He also keeps his Anti-Infantry 2+ ability, which keeps that “hero chops through bodies” feeling intact.
The most fun change is to his Honour of Ultramar ability. It still does the classic thing where he can strike back if he is taken down in close combat before he gets to swing. However, it now has a big twist. If he kills something with those attacks, he pulls himself back up and keeps fighting. So, he basically turns a dramatic death into a second wind, which is extremely Titus. Additionally, the article straight up calls it main character energy, and it is hard to argue.
How the Wardens Attach: Build a Mega Blob and Then Get Sneaky With Redeploys
Titus can operate as a normal standalone Captain. So, he can join plenty of units without his Wardens. However, the article nudges you not to leave the Wardens sitting around on the Righteous Fury. It frames them as eager to get stuck in, and the rules support that.
The Wardens of Ultramar can attach to another unit at the start of the battle. They do it in a way that feels like one big Character joining a unit. Then Titus can join them, which creates a single large elite package ready to rumble. So, you can stack characters and bodyguards into one nasty formation.
The article recommends pairing this bundle with a big unit of Bladeguard Veterans. Additionally, it suggests loading the whole crew into a larger Land Raider. So, the image is an armored delivery system full of heroes and shields, which is a very Ultramarines way to solve problems.
Their standout trick is Strategium Command. It lets you redeploy a bunch of units after everyone has set up. So, your opponent thinks they have mapped out safe lanes and threat ranges. Then suddenly the board shifts. Additionally, the article sells the moment with a dramatic example. One second there is a clear line to an objective. Then a Dreadnought is in their face. It even throws in a warning for Heldrakes, which is a fun little nod to aerial threats.
Summary
This update is doing two things at once. So, it makes Captain Titus tougher and more lethal with extra durability and a stronger master crafted chainsword. Additionally, it gives him a very cinematic resurrection style twist through the updated Honour of Ultramar. Meanwhile, the Wardens of Ultramar are set up as a flexible elite add on that can merge into a big unit package with Titus. Finally, Strategium Command redeploy shenanigans look like the real competitive edge here.
The article also says the datasheets will be free to download. Additionally, the new Space Marines detachments from the 500 Worlds: Titus supplement are coming too. They will arrive via an update to the Space Marine Faction Pack that is due any day now. Next week’s tease is a closer look at Nekrosor Ammentar, which sounds like the story is heading straight toward the real villain.
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