Space Marine Scouts are the unsung heroes of the Adeptus Astartes, often leading the Chapter into battle with minimal armour and weaponry. Our man in the field, Ross Watson, takes a look at these brave-but-foolhardy warriors.
FORWARD OBSERVERS
In any military force, the collection of accurate information is critical
to the success of the mission. For the Adeptus Astartes, the Scouts
of the 10th Company of each Chapter ensure that the Space Marines go into
battle with as much information as possible. While not as heavily armed
or armoured as their brethren, Space Marine Scouts can still be an important
factor in any game.
Time
and again, I have seen Space Marine Scouts perform extremely well on the
battlefield. I’ve watched Scouts, armed only with a bolt
pistol and combat knife, hold their own against Ork mobs. I’ve seen
Scouts take down a towering Wraithlord with accurate sniper rifle fire.
I’ve been there when Scouts, after infiltrating into a strategic
area (like an unoccupied table quarter), have survived long enough to
decide the outcome of the game. My experience with Space Marine Scouts
has given me a healthy respect for these fledgling Astartes. Let's take
a look at how best to make this Troops type work well in your army.
