Ruleset for Iron Warriors

[Dravenguild]

Utilizes Codex: Chaos Space Marines.



{=The Iron Warriors=}


Force organization- Follows Codex: Chaos Space Marines all with but the following exceptions and limitations.

- A single Fast Attack slot may be swapped for another Heavy Support choice slot. (Limited to 1 extra slot per army) at +20 pts.

- Iron Warriors may use any 1 of the following Imperial vehicles, to a maximum of 1 per army.

-Leman Russ (Any pattern)

-Basilisk

-Hellhound

-Chimera

These follow the points from the according codex, and being manned by Chaos Space Marines and not servitors or Imperial Guard the vehicles have an improved +1 BS.

The vehicle may only be given upgrades from Codex: Chaos Space Marines.

-The only Icon able to be taken by an Iron Warriors army is the Icon of Chaos Glory.

-Cult troops may be taken as normal.

-No Daemons or Greater Daemons may be taken.

-No Daemon Spawn may be taken.

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{HQ}



Iron Warriors Warsmith (Chaos Lord entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

{=Power Armor=}

Options

-May replace close combat weapon with a Thunderhammer at +20 points

-May take a Servo Arm at +20 points. If a Servo arm is taken, wings may not be taken.

-May take the Icon of Chaos Glory only. (At corresponding points cost)

{=Terminator Armor=}

-May not take a Servo Arm

-May replace close combat weapon/pistol for a Chainfist at +5 points.



Iron Warriors Sorceror (Sorceror entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

-May take any Icon allowed preceeding the rules above.

{=Power Armor=}

-May take a Servo arm at +20 points. If a Servo arm is taken, wings may not be taken.

{=Terminator Armor=}

-May replace close combat weapon/pistol for a Chainfist at +5 points.


Daemon Prince

-Follows the same rules present in Codex: Chaos Space Marines

-May not take any other Icon other than Chaos Glory.



Pretty sound Hq choices? let me know.

[DuskRaider]

I like this. One thing I would also put in is Bionics. Iron Warriors used this a LOT.

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{Elites}


Iron Warriors Possessed Chaos Marines (Possessed entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

Options

-May take any Icon allowed preceeding the rules above.

-If no Icon is taken, May take Cybernetic Enhancements for entire squad at +45 points.

Cybernetic Enhancements- The Squad benefits from a +1 Strength modifier and Bionics, but suffers -1 Initiative.



"Iron Breakers" Iron Warriors (Chosen entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

-Champion may replace close combat weapon with a Thunderhammer at +25 points

-Champion may take a Servo arm at +20 points.

-Any member of the squad may take Bionics at +5 points a model.

-One member may take a Servo arm at +20 points.

-May not take any other Icon other than Chaos Glory.


Special Rules

Tank Hunters (+1 to armor penetration roll)

Infiltrate


Iron Warriors Chaos Terminators (Terminators Entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

-Champion may replace Power weapon/fist with a Thunderhammer at +20 points.

-Any member of the squad may take Bionics at +5 points a model.

-May not take any other Icon other than Chaos Glory.

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{Troops}


Iron Warriors Chaos Space Marine Squad (Squad entry)

Follows the same rules as Codex: Chaos Space Marines except for the following.

options

-Champion may replace close combat weapon for a Thunderhammer at +25 points.

-Champion may take Servo arm at +20 points.

-One Chaos Space Marine may replace his Bolter for a Plasma Cannon at +25 points if the squad numbers 10 or more and hasn't taken a second heavy weapon as of yet.

-If no Icon is taken, may take Cybernetic Enhancements at +45 points for the entire squad.

-May only take the Icon of Chaos Glory.


Cult Marines (Various entries)

Follows the same rules as Codex: Chaos Space Marines except for the following.

Due to the availability of these special cult marines within an Iron Warriors army, only a total of 2 of any type of Cult marines can be taken within the force organization chart.

[DuskRaider]

Overall, I like it. I really do wish GW had come out with rules for playing Iron Warriors... I was thinking of starting an IW army, but the new codex smashed that.

[Dravenguild]

Yeah, but don't worry I have a feeling some of my home grown rules will snap GW out of the stupidity circuit and make Iron Warriors decent again.

All in all, I think I've made a balanced list for IW, just let me think for a bit about the FA and HS choices.

[Dravenguild]

{Fast Attack}



Iron Warriors Raptor Squad (Raptor Entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

-Champion may replace close combat weapon with Thunderhammer at +25 points.

Special Rules

"We soar on wings of fire!"- The Raptors are allowed to expend their fuel for a short time, giving them the fleet rule. (Once per game)



Unfleshed squad (Unique entry, could use Daemonspawn models to represent)

0-1 Maximum

Squad size: 10-30 unfleshed

Points- 10 points per unfleshed, +35 for Lord of The Unfleshed.

Ws4 Bs0 S4 T4 I3 A1 W1 Ld6 Sv-

Wargear- Claws and Fangs

Lord of the Unfleshed

Ws5 Bs0 S6 T6 I4 A2 W3 Ld8 Sv6+

Lord of The Unfleshed counts as a Monstrous Creature. (And should be modeled appropriately)

options

-One unfleshed may be upgraded to a Lord of The Unfleshed at +35 points

-No Icons may be taken, Unfleshed are not daemonic and have a very loose and untrustworthy relationship with the Iron Warriors.

Special Rules

-Fleet, Furious Charge.

-As long as the Lord of the Unfleshed is alive, The unit counts as being Fearless.

-Squad may not use a transport.

-If Unfleshed win an assault and there are no enemies within 6" inches of them, then next turn they must move to and attack any friendly unit that is closest until they:

-Break Away after a failed leadership test.

-Are wiped out.

-An enemy comes within 6" of the unfleshed.






Iron Warriors Bike Squadron (Bike squadron entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

-Champion may replace close combat weapon for a Thunderhammer at +30 points.

-Any biker may take melta bombs at +5 points per model.

-May only take the Icon of Chaos Glory.

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{Heavy Support}

Iron Warriors Dreadnought (Dreadnought Entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

-May only take the Icon of Chaos Glory.

-May be upgraded with Targetting Array Stabilizer at +10 points. (Allows a re-roll to hit for a single ranged weapon per turn)

-May be upgraded with Reinforced Bulkhead at +20 points (Adds +1 to Front and Side Armor, to a maximum of 14.)

-May be ugraded with Spiked Lacerators at +5 points (Units assaulting the Dreadnought have a -1 Leadership modifier)

[GriplionGremlin]

very interesting. very interesting.

though i would think that IW would be able to overcome the limit of servo arms and terminator armor. also something special on the lords and deamon princes for a special weapon perhaps.

i like the cybernetics enhancement idea.

not so sure about the chimera though. not a big fan of it and it would be a bit more towards iron warriors to maintain whirlwinds or similar style vehicles versus a chimera. mainly as a rhino is cheaper and more efficitve imho. though with the improved BS idea the chimera would become more deadly.

good work.

[DuskRaider]

I'd have to agree on Chimeras. However, I would say give the extra Heavy Weapons slot and maybe another to replace perhaps an elite slot for a Vindicator only, as this is a HUGE part of the siege idea.

[Steellegioncpt]

I dont know if its been mentioned but

I think if they use a Chimera their troops should be limited to 6 models, not 12

Using the same reasoning and rules as placing Orgryns

[Dravenguild]

Those are justified causes, i thought about including tanks from the Marine list but then again, why would you want to take a whirlwind over a basilisk? Or a razorback, landspeeder or attack bike? I don't want this to be too OP cuz then it would be just as powerful, if not more than old IW.

Iron Warriors Vindicator (Vindicator choice)


Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

May only take the Icon of Chaos Glory.

-May take Targetting Array Stabilizer at +10 points

-May be upgraded with Reinforced Bulkhead at +20 points

-May be ugraded with Spiked Lacerators at +5 points

-May be upgraded to fire Incinderary Shells at +10 points. (Replaces Demolisher rounds)

Incinderary shells- Str 6, Ap 4, R 36", Heavy/Large blast Ignores cover saves.

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Iron Warriors Land Raider

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

-May only take the Icon of Chaos Glory.

-May be upgraded with Targetting Array Stabilizer at +10 points.

-May be upgraded with Ceramite Bulkhead at +15 points. (Melta weapons score no additional armor penetration)

-May be ugraded with Spiked Lacerators at +5 points



Iron Warriors Predator (Predator entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

-May only take the Icon of Chaos Glory.

-May be upgraded with Targetting Array Stabilizer at +10 points.

-May be upgraded with Reinforced Bulkhead at +20 points

-May be ugraded with Spiked Lacerators at +5 points



Iron Warriors Defiler (Defiler entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

-May only take the Icon of Chaos Glory.

-May be upgraded with Reinforced Bulkhead at +20 points

-May be ugraded with Spiked Lacerators at +5 points

-May Replace Battlecannon rounds with Incinderary rounds at +10 points

-May take Improvised Augmentations at +15 points (+1 Strength and +1 Attack, but suffers -1 Initiative)

[IronWarriorofChaos]

awesome, i was lookin for some Iron warrior rules(been really hard since the new dex)

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{Elites}


Savage Morticians (unique entry, unique modeling)

0-1 Maximum

Squad size: 3-6 Savage Morticians

Points- 28 points per model

Ws5 Bs0 S5 T4 I3 A2 W2 Ld9 Sv4+

Wargear- Claws and surgical instruments, bionics

special rules

-Poison Weapons

-Rending

-Infiltrate

-May not Ride in any Transports




{Troops}


Traitor Mechanicus Cult (Unique entry, unique modeling)

0-2 Maximum

Squad size: 9-19 Traitors + Aspiring Champion

Points- 4 points per model, +20 for Aspiring Champion

Ws2 Bs3 S2 T2 I3 A1 W1 Ld5 Sv-

Wargear- Laspistol and Close Combat weapon.

options

-2 Traitors may swap their weapons for a Plasma gun at +5 points

-3 Traitors may equip Mechandrite Implants at +5 points (+1 Attack)

-1 Traitor may equip a Servo arm at +10 points

-1 Traitor may equip a MIU Targetter at +5 points (Re-roll 1 missed hit for a single ranged weapon per turn)

Follows the same rules as Codex: Chaos Space Marines except for the following.

options

-Champion may replace close combat weapon for a Thunderhammer at +25 points.

-Champion may take Servo arm at +20 points.

-Squad may purchase a Warpfield Generator at +20 points (Allows Infiltrate)

-May only take Icon of Chaos Glory at +20 points

-If no Icon is purchased, may take Cybernetic Enhancements for entire squad at +25 points

-If Squad numbers 10 or less, may use a Rhino APC.

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{Troops}

Iron Warriors Rhino APC

Follows the same rules as Codex: Chaos Space Marines except for the following.

-May only take the Icon of Chaos Glory.

-May be upgraded with Targetting Array Stabilizer at +10 points.

-May be upgraded with Reinforced Bulkhead at +20 points

-May be ugraded with Spiked Lacerators at +5 points

-May be fitted with a Single Incinderary Missile at +10 points (Str 6, Ap 4, Unlimited range, Heavy 1/Template Ignores cover saves, One shot per game)

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{Heavy Support}

Obliterator Cult (Obliterator entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

Options

-May take only Icon of Chaos Glory.

-If no Icon is taken, May take Cybernetic Enhancements for entire squad at +30 points.




Iron Warriors Havocs (Havoc entry)

Follows all corresponding options in Chaos Space Marines with the following exceptions/benefits.

-Champion may replace close combat weapon for a Thunderhammer at +25 points.

-Champion may take Servo arm at +20 points.

-May only take the Icon of Chaos Glory.

-Squad may take the Tank Hunters skill at +20 points.

-1 Member may swap his Bolter for a Plasma cannon at +30 points. (Still only 4 Heavy/Assault weapons may be taken)

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{Special Characters}

Warsmith Honsou of the Iron Warriors

points- 210

Ws6 Bs6 S5 T4 I5 A4 W3 Ld10 Sv2+/4+

Wargear- Artificer Armor, Bionics, Frag Grenades, Krak Grenades, Necronic Claw, Greataxe of Perturabo, Bolt Pistol.

Special rules

-Fearless

-Eternal Warrior

-Furious Charge

Necronic Claw- Counts as a Chainfist, confers a 4+ invulnerable save. (Bonus included in profile)

Greataxe of Perturabo- Power Weapon, +1 Strength. (Bonus included in profile)