Grotmas Calendar Day 6: Unleash the Chaos Space Marines' Terrifying Power
In the dark underbelly of the Traitor Legions, a sinister force thrives on chaos and terror. These warbands, known as the Nightmare Hunts, employ fear as their ultimate weapon. They manipulate the terror of their victims, using it to fuel sorcerous rituals, sow discord, and strike fear into the hearts of their enemies. But for some Heretic Astartes lords, murder and mayhem are their own twisted pleasures.
As the shadows lengthen on the battlefield, the Chaos Space Marines emerge, their dark presence a warning to all. They stalk their prey, exploiting the fears of enemy soldiers, turning their panic into a deadly advantage. With a roar, they unleash their horrors from the skies or tear through the fabric of reality, ready to tear their foes apart in a gruesome display. Every mistake, every reckless decision driven by fear, becomes a golden opportunity for the Nightmare Hunts to strike.
This detachment is tailored for Chaos Space Marines who revel in the art of shock assaults and spreading dread, like the fearsome Night Lords. When enemy units are within 12 inches of Chaos Space Marine units and are at Starting Strength, they must endure Battle-shock tests during the Command phase. This is a crucial advantage, as Chaos Space Marines who attack these Battle-shocked units gain a +1 To Wound bonus, while the enemy units suffer a -1 penalty To Hit.
The Enhancements further amplify the shock assault strategy. You can grant a unit stealth, making it invisible beyond 18 inches if it's positioned on an objective. Alternatively, Jump Pack units can be equipped with the ability to return to Strategic Reserve. Chaos Lords with Jump Packs can even join Warp Talons, gaining Scout 6 inches, and any character can acquire a new method to force Battle-shock tests, enhancing your detachment's impact on multiple units.
The Stratagems are designed to maximize the impact of Battle-shocked enemies, providing multiple ways to trigger Battle-shock tests and spread fear across your opponent's army. Some Stratagems offer bonuses against Battle-shocked units, such as re-rolling To Hit rolls or increasing the AP of your attacks by 1. Additionally, you have two Stratagems to support your assaults: one for advancing and charging, and another for falling back and shooting or charging. These powerful tools will strike fear into your opponents' hearts!
