The Horus Heresy Talkman is a significant event in the fictional universe of Warhammer 40,000. It refers to the period of civil war that occurred within the Imperium of Man, thousands of years before the present timeline. The Heresy involved a series of events that led to the betrayal of the Warmaster Horus Lupercal, the Emperor's most trusted and powerful son, and the subsequent fall of numerous Imperial forces to the forces of Chaos. The Talkman in the Horus Heresy refers to the extensive communication and networking system that existed in the Imperium at the time. The Talkman was a device that allowed for long-range communication and coordination between different forces of the Imperium. It was used by commanders and leaders to maintain contact with their troops and provide orders and information during the war.
Conclusion
This can cause swaths of damage on the battlefield and sometimes even cause units to scatter making them must regroup and become less effective on the field. Impervious to all but the heaviest of enemy fire, legion veterans are able to march into the heart of an enemy force and destroy it with ruthless power.
It was used by commanders and leaders to maintain contact with their troops and provide orders and information during the war. However, during the Horus Heresy, the Talkman was also used as a tool for spreading misinformation and deceit. Chaos forces exploited the Talkman's capabilities to confuse and mislead the Imperium's forces, sowing doubt and discord among their ranks.
Horus Heresy Tactica: Legion Terminator Squad Tactics
Terminator armor, the fruits of the Tactical Dreadnought Armor project, is a powerful and priceless addition to a legions arsenal. Impervious to all but the heaviest of enemy fire, legion veterans are able to march into the heart of an enemy force and destroy it with ruthless power.
A terminator squad is a terminator squad. We all know how good a strong a terminator squad can be. Sadly, legion terminator cannot be built into the god unit of 6th edition, thunder hammer/ storm shield terminators. However, we will look at what good builds are available.
Basics
The terminator squad comes with 5 men with combi-bolter and power weapon. They have two nice rules: Implacable Advance, which makes them scoring units in mission where Troops are scoring units, and Prototype Weaponry, which allows them to have the legion specific weapons.
Options
Take an additional 5 men Depends on the points you have. Generally, the basic 5 guys will get the job done.
For every 5 models the unit can have
Heavy flamer A good option to take if you have the squad in a transport
Reaper autocannon An option to take if you are foot slogging the squad
Plasma Blaster My personal pick for this squad.
Any terminator can replace his combi-bolter with the following:
Combi-weapon A personal favorite for me and a lot of other people
Volkite Charger I actually would take this for the whole squad
Any terminator can replace his power weapon with the following:
Power fist At 5 points, this is a great option
Lightning claw I still have a hard time seeing the use of this option anymore unless paired with a second
Chainfist Personally, I’d leave this. You have so many other things that can take out vehicles
Thunder hammer A power fist is cheaper and does basically the same job
Any terminator can take a second lightning claw You can create traditional assault terminators which will eat through a unit
Terminator sergeant can have a grenade harness A nice little option to have since you can toss out 2 small blast templates
The whole squad can have Cataphractii armor You get a 4+ invulnerable save but become Slow and Purposeful. Personally, I would take it
Builds
If you ask five people how to load out a squad of terminators, you’ll probably get five different answers. We all have our favorite combination of weapons for terminators. However, there are a couple of key points to remember about a legion terminator squad. First, they can’t Deep Strike unless the mission, legion rule, or warlord trait says they can. Second, you can not have the thunder hammer/ storm shield build, so that will probably throw a monkey wrench in how some people generally play terminators.
With that in mind, we have to remind ourselves what terminators generally do. For the most part they either have a powerful HQ choice with them, or they roam around the board rolling over squads. I should also point out that the squad does need a Land Raider transport. This increases their survivability as well as gets them to where you need and want them. Finally with those points at the forefront of our minds like look at some builds.
Option 1
5 man squad, sergeant with grenade harness, power fists, Plasma blaster, Cataphractii armor – My all-purpose squad. It rides around in its Land Raider jumping out here and there to take out a unit. With the Plasma blaster, you have the ability to take a couple of pop shots at a vehicle, or threaten anything with a 2+ armor value. Up the squad to 10 man to get another Plasma blaster.
Option 2
5 man squad, sergeant with grenade harness and power fist, Heavy flamer, Volkite chargers, and Cataphractii armor – This build is mainly used to go after Troop choices or run in to claim and hold an objective. Volkite chargers allow for additional attacks for every un-saved wound, and you don’t have to worry about the one time use of the combi-weapon. As with the previous build, you can add five more guys to get another heavy flamer or plasma blaster. Lightning claws can be used in place of the standard power weapons if you are worried about wounding.
Option 3
10 man squad, sergeant with grenade harness, Cataphractii armor, and twin lightning claws – The good old vanilla assault terminator squad. You can have them charge out of a Land Raider and watch them go all Wolverine on a squad. You get a bonus for two close combat weapons and you get to strike at your initiative. The reason for a full ten man squad is the possibility of running into someone with a 2+ armor value. With 40 attacks coming, a failed armor save will come up.
Conclusion
The moment I said terminator squad most of you went into autopilot and figured out your favorite build, and I congratulate you for that. As you have probably seen I did not figure in a particular HQ choice with these squads as I personally would take a Legion Command Squad if I took a Legion Praetor or put the Legion Centurion a completely different squad depending on what consul I gave him. I personally see terminator like I see tactical squads. Don’t over complicate them. They’re a good solid unit that will get the job done.
Thunder hammer A power fist is cheaper and does basically the same job
This manipulation of the communication network was instrumental in the success of the Chaos forces, as it disrupted the unity and coordination of the loyalist Imperium. The Talkman, though intended as a tool for unity and communication, ultimately became a symbol of the fractures and divisions that plagued the Imperium during the turbulent time of the Horus Heresy. Its misuse and manipulation by Chaos forces further exacerbated the turmoil and contributed to the ultimate downfall of many loyalist factions. The Horus Heresy Talkman serves as a reminder of the power of communication and the vulnerability of a society when that communication is compromised. It highlights the importance of trust, loyalty, and vigilance in maintaining the integrity and unity of an organization, especially during times of conflict and upheaval. In the lore of Warhammer 40,000, the Talkman and its role in the Horus Heresy have become an iconic part of the universe's history. They serve as a cautionary tale and a reminder of the consequences of betrayal and the power of deceit..
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