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Hello out there,
This is a writeup for the Chapter I created when Rogue Trader first came out and I have played it off and on as various editions changed the game.
This is how I saw it in Epic, with only a few changes from a standard Maine list, I have tried to keep it to the format of Net Epic 5.0.
The key one is the use of Jet Bikes (I have a companies worth in both 40K and Epic scale).
Any comments/critiques are appreciated.
Ray,
Legion of Balmung
Originally part of the 2nd Founding, this Chapter was thought lost until reports reached the Nibelungen III system governor of a suspected Eldar pirate outpost being attacked by an unknown Space Marine force.
Follow up investigations revealed the identity of the force as belonging to this lost chapter.
The Legion of Balmung made contact with the appropriate Imperial Authorities and presented records of a prolonged fight and campaign against Ork and Dark Eldar groups during their centuries of absence.
Part of these records was proof of a lost Adeptus Mechanicus template for experimental Jet Bikes.
Though pleased to have one of the missing chapters back, the inquisition was disturbed by some of the changes the centuries of isolation from the Empire had caused.
Though given a new world to call their own the Legion of Balmung is being watched and evaluated to see if their lengthy absence and proximity to corrupting influences have weakened their loyalty and purity to the Emperor.
Company Type
First Terminator or Veteran
2nd Battle
3rd Battle
4th Battle
5th Battle
6th Tactical
7th Tactical
8th Bike or Jet Bike
9th Devastator
10th Scout
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Special Rules
1) Mounted Company: ?In place of the normal 9th Assault Company the Legion of Balmung has the Eisen Blitz Company composed of all mounted marines either in jet bikes or standard bikes. ?This Company can only take support and special cards with a movement of 25 cm or more ?
2) Faith and Destiny: ?The Bike/Jet Bike Apothecary and Bike/Jet Bike Medic may only be taken as a Special card for the 9th Company and must use the same Bike type as the Company. ?
Prohibited Cards
None (Exception, see Special Rule 1)
Codex Cards
All Standard Adeptus Astartes cards (Exception, see Special Rule 1)
New Units
Eisen Blitz Company: Space Marine Company mounted on fast-attack 1 Man skimmers similar to standard Marine Bikes
Space Marine Apothecary Bike: Space Marine Medic mounted on a motorcycle to support fast-attack formations
Space Marine Apothecary Jet Bike: Space Marine Medic mounted on a 1 man skimmer to support fast-attack formations
Space Marine Chaplain Bike: Space Marine Chaplain mounted on a motorcycle to support and inspire fast-attack formations
Space Marine Chaplain Jet Bike: Space Marine Chaplain mounted on a 1 man skimmer to support and inspire fast-attack formations
Space Marine Jet Bike: 1 Man fast-attack skimmer armed similar to a standard Space Marine Bike but with added maneuverability
Space Marine Jet Bike HQ: The Command unit for a Space Marine Jet Bike Company. ?They are command, Elite, HQ units and have the Inspirational ability.
Company Cards Contents Break Point Morale Victory Points Cost
Jet Bike Company * Marine Jet bike HQ
3 Marine Jet bike Squads 8 2 6 550
Special Cards
Apothecary Bike * Stand - 1 75
Apothecary Jet Bike * Stand - 1 100
Chaplain Bike * Stand - 2 100
Chaplain Jet Bike * Stand - 1 125
Support Cards
Cavalry
Jet Bike Squad * 5 Marine Jet Bikes 3 2 2 175
Troop Type Move Save CAF Weapons Range Attack Dice To-Hit Rolls TSM Notes
Special
Apothecary Bike 30 cm 5+ +3 Bolter 15 cm 1 5+ 0 HQ, Medic
Apothecary Jet Bike 30 cm 5+ +3 Bolter 15 cm 1 5+ 0 HQ, Medic, Skimmer
Chaplain Bike 30 cm 5+/6+f +5 Bolter 15 cm 2 5+ 0 Combat Leader, Command, Elite, HQ
Chaplain Jet Bike 30 cm 5+/6+f +5 Bolter 15 cm 2 5+ 0 Combat Leader, Command, Elite, HQ, Skimmer
Cavalry
Marine Jet Bike 30 cm 6+ +2 Bolter 15cm 1 6+ 0 Skimmer
Marine Jet Bike HQ 30 cm 6+ +3 Bolter 15cm 1 5+ 0 Command, Elite, HQ, Inspirational, Skimmer
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Well, Except for the Monkeys
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. It is less bland though. Kinda hard to compare to SM2/TL as its lineage and mechanics are totally different.