Board Thread:Warhammer 40k General Discussion/@comment-146.182.18.18-20140120070855

Just a comment on the combat specialisation of the Novamarines. The article in Warhammer Wiki simply indicates "Rapid Response". I would like to suggest an addition to this, based on the argument below.

On separate pages, two other fans intent on fleshing out the fluff for Novamarines have suggested that space-battles, including hulk cleansing and boarding actions, should be the Novamarines' specialisation (their page, however, is closed an I can't comment on their suggestions as I can here). While I do like what they have said, limiting the Novamarines' to space engagements might be just a little too limiting, and I would hope to see just a little something added for planet-side engagements. It need not detract from the above, but why state that they also specialise in long-range weapons and in operating in small groups (task forces) when on surface? This would align with what the above-mentioned two have said, as well as Lexicanum information stating that the Novas rarely fight together in large numbers, but would provide them with tactics to follow planet-side? 