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BLACK TEMPLAR SQUAD M4B "the Black Sheep"

Points WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv
Sergeant Rayner 20 4 4 4 4 1 4 1 7 3+
Techmarine Paul 30 4 5 4 4 2 4 1 8 3+
Marine Marc 20 4 4 4 4 1 4 2 8 3+
Marine Aaron 20 4 4 4 5 3 4 2 8 3+
Marine Deniz 20 4 4 4 4 1 4 1 8 3+

Wargear: All the marines carry standard power armor. They also all carry frag and krak grenades. Above that most characters carry special equipment or weapons.


SPECIAL SQUAD RULES:

- Blood Brothers: Even though they aren't real brothers, they became bloodbrothers by a special ritual and through the thousands of battles they fought together. Therefore the squad will never suffer from morale and other negative modifiers that an enemy force can throw at them.

- Haters of Jeroen!: Ever since Jeroen joined the gods of Chaos, the marines hated Jeroen (Actuallly, they hated him even before joining Chaos and betraying the Emperor). When the squad fights Jeroen in an assault they will hit on a roll of 2+.

- Idiots: Being led by an ego-driven sergeant and the fact that the marines all have certain issues marks them out as idiots. Idiots are completely fearless of all terrors and instant death weapons have no effect on them. They will also NOT see the danger of minefields and booby trapped buildings, thus triggering them only on the roll of a 6.

- "Please do not return from this mission": Because they are hated by their commanders they are allowed to deep strike into danger zones where no man can survive. The squad ignores the ability to not deep strike into dangerous and / or impassable terrain.

Sergeant Rayner.
Sergeant Rayner is equipped with a bolter and a comm-link.

- Inflated ego: Rayner always strives to best the other squads in getting medals and other honours. Therefore he will always issue a challenge to strongest enemy model in charging distance.
- "Tactics smactics!": Rayner likes to think of himself as Macharius, he claims to have written the book on tactics. He will force his squad to attack and move through the thickest of enemy fire to show his skills as a tactician. As long as Rayner is alive the squad will not be able to use cover to hide behind.
- Mister-know-it-all-much-better: Rayner is the kind of guy who assumes to be smarter than central command, but isn't. Because of this trait Rayner's leadership value is lowered to 7, because of the fact nobody trusts him.

Techmarine Paul.
Techmarine Paul is equipped with a modified bolter and enhanced bionics.

- Enhanced Bionics: As a novice Paul was infused with bionics to become a tech marine. The bionics have enhanced his balistic skill by +1.
- Technician: Paul can repair anything anywhere! If there is a destroyed or immobilized vehicle within his vicinity, he can attempt to repair it, fixing it on the roll of a 5+
- Gearhead: Paul can operate any vehicle the squad uses. A vehicle repaired by Paul can be operated by him and benefits from his increased BS value.
- Enhanced range: The bolter of Paul has a laser sight which increases his maximum range from 24" to 30".

Marine Marc.
Marine Marc is equipped with akimbo bolt pistols.

- Gun-Fu: Marc is a master in the use pistols and other small arms. His two bolt pistols count as a storm bolter when shooting and as a power weapon in close combat.
- Lady Killer: Marc's greatest weakness is that he can't resist women or creatures of the opposite gender. If there is a female model within 12", he will stop fighting and try to have a flirt with her.

Marine Aaron.
Marine Aaron is equipped with a bolter and assault attachment.

- Foul tempered: Aaron always has a bad temper. And most enemies regret to meet him in that mood. He receives a extra attack on the turn he charges on top of any other extra attacks.
- Stubborn: Aaron is also very stubborn and almost always refuses to cooperate. While this can be annoying when in line for the latest issue Playmarine or latrines, in combat it is a good thing. As long as he is alive the entire squad counts as being Stubborn.
- Love of violence: Aaron is a violent person, he likes to hurt people. In assault he will always strike with a extra attack. (Yes, another one!)
- "Je moet je smoel houwe!": Once per battle Aaron can get very annoyed that he'll shout at the top of his lungs "Je moet je smoel houwe!". Friend and enemy alike are startled by this sudden shout that they are scared shitless. Friend and foe alike will upon hearing his battle cry check all Ld tests at -1.
- That stung a bit: Aaron had a high pain tolerance, and can endure more pain or damage then anybody else, thus receiving +1 to his toughness.

Marine Deniz.
Marine Deniz is equipped a flamer.

- Taunting laughter: If an assault turns out to be a victory for the squad, Deniz will start to laugh almost hysterically at the enemy. The enemy disheartened by this action will check their morale at -2 to their Ld value.
- Burn baby: Being a flamer operator has made Deniz immune to fire and other flame-based weapons. He therefore ignores attacks based on fire (lasers are still lethal though) On the downside water is dangerous for him, thus Deniz may NOT cross marshes, ponds and streams. If the model is forced to cross a body of water it will suffer instant death.

Yeah. One of the effects of his motivational speaking. It would be interesting fluff to try though. I know the Tau use human soldiers that obey the Greater Good, so I wonder what would happen if one of the Imperials talking to the Water Caste actually sunk in.... One of my characters interesting idioms is that he does not hate xenos in particular, even respecting them in some of their aspects, but so long as they are viewed as an enemy to the Emperor, they must be dealt with for the good of the Imperium.