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− | [[File:An_Inceptor_of_the_Ultramarines_Chapter_unleashes_the_wrath_of_the_Emperor.png|thumb|250px|An Inceptor of the [[Ultramarines]] [[Chapter]] unleashes the wrath of the [[Emperor]]]] |
+ | [[File:An_Inceptor_of_the_Ultramarines_Chapter_unleashes_the_wrath_of_the_Emperor.png|thumb|250px|An Inceptor [[sergeant]] of the [[Ultramarines]] [[Chapter]] unleashes the wrath of the [[Emperor]].]] |
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⚫ | An '''Inceptor''', who is usually part of |
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+ | [[File:DeathwatchInceptors.png|250px|thumb|[[Deathwatch]] Inceptors unleash a storm of fire from above upon a swarm of [[Tyranid]] flyers.]] |
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⚫ | In the ''[[Codex Astartes]]'', [[Roboute Guilliman]] has been very clear about the role and importance of [[Astartes]] close support |
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− | + | Amongst the swiftest-moving elements of an [[Adeptus Astartes]] strike force, Inceptors fill the role of spearhead troops. They hit the enemy in one sudden and overwhelming blow, leaving them reeling as follow-up waves of Space Marines drive home the attack. |
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+ | Inceptors are similar in combat function to an [[Assault Squad]] of [[Firstborn]] [[Astartes]] or a [[Legion Assault Squad]] of ancient [[Space Marine Legions|Legionaries]]. |
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− | Equipped with heavy [[Jump Pack]]s and reinforced Mark X Gravis Power Armour, Inceptors can be dropped from the very edge of a planet’s atmospheric envelope. Leaping from the assault bays of low-orbiting [[Attack Craft]], these daring warriors brave the fury of re-entry before locking their drop coordinates and jetting towards their objective like missiles. If the enemy detects their approach at all, they will often do so under the misapprehension that the Inceptors are stray warheads, or cast-off debris from orbital combat. Some squads intentionally make planetfall amidst such falling detritus, weaving through the blazing, tumbling storm of wreckage before breaking away as it flares to nothing, and plunging down into the enemy’s midst. By the time the foe realises that they are under attack, the Inceptors are already upon them. |
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+ | Inceptors are fast-moving Primaris Marine shock troops. Equipped with heavy, built-in Jump Packs and wearing heat-shielded [[Mark X Gravis Power Armour]], they are capable of making combat drops from a [[planet]]'s upper atmosphere, streaking down upon the battlefield like living missiles from the troop bays of orbiting [[battle barge]]s or high-atmosphere gunships. |
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+ | Upon landing, they raise a sweeping storm of fire with their brutally effective Assault Bolters or terrifying [[Plasma Exterminator]]s. Hails of mass-reactive shells and searing plasma bolts spew from their barrels, blasting apart everything in their vicinity in a tornado of gore and sun-bright energies. |
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+ | Inceptors employ their speed and punishing firepower to launch advance strike missions. They slam down into the midst of the foe to slaughter command personnel and destroy rear-line strategic assets, before leaping away from retribution in huge, rocket-assisted bounds. They are deployed by [[Space Marine]] [[Chapter]]s for beachhead clearance operations, diversionary raids and decapitating strikes, relishing the opportunity to perfect each new role. |
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+ | ==Role== |
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⚫ | In the ''[[Codex Astartes]]'', [[Roboute Guilliman]] has been very clear about the role and importance of [[Astartes]] [[close support squad]]s. A well-coordinated and perfectly timed assault can break the back of any foe, cracking open their lines and sending the remnants of their army fleeing. To make such breakthrough attacks, the designated troops must be fast, aggressive and hard-hitting. |
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+ | The swiftest of the [[Primaris Marine]] battle-brothers, Inceptors fill the role of spearhead troops. They hit the enemy in one sudden and overwhelming blow, leaving them reeling as follow-up waves of [[Space Marines]] drive home the attack. |
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+ | Equipped with heavy [[Jump Pack]]s and reinforced [[Mark X Gravis Power Armour]], Inceptors can be dropped from the very edge of a [[planet]]'s atmospheric envelope. Leaping from the assault bays of low-orbiting [[attack craft]] or [[battle barge]]s, these daring warriors brave the fury of re-entry before locking their drop coordinates and jetting towards their objective like missiles. |
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+ | If the enemy detects their approach at all, they will often do so under the misapprehension that the Inceptors are stray warheads, or cast-off debris from orbital combat. |
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+ | Some squads intentionally make planetfall amidst such falling detritus, weaving through the blazing, tumbling storm of wreckage before breaking away as it flares to nothing, and plunging down into the enemy's midst. By the time the foe realises that they are under attack, the Inceptors are already upon them. |
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+ | [[File:UltramarinesInceptorsMinis.jpg|thumb|251px|Through a combination of [[Assault Bolter]] fire and [[Plasma Exterminator]] blasts, these [[Ultramarines]] Inceptor Squads lay low their targets.]] |
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+ | Despite the ground-shattering force with which they land, Inceptors touch down with absolute control, opening fire immediately with the bulky but rapid-firing [[Assault Bolter]]s that form their primary armaments. Servo-equipped boot-plates allow Inceptor Squads to survive landing at intense speeds, and provide extra boost when they jump from the ground. |
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⚫ | Often paired with squads attacking by [[Drop Pod]], Inceptors are the perfect troops to blast out a beachhead and then provide fire support to keep it clear. The tornado of firepower generated by an Inceptor Squad is more than enough to sweep away horrified enemy infantry, slaughter crucial command assets or silence flak batteries before the main Space Marine attack descends. |
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==Unit Composition== |
==Unit Composition== |
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− | *'''2 Inceptors''' |
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*'''1 Inceptor [[Sergeant]]''' |
*'''1 Inceptor [[Sergeant]]''' |
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− | *'''Up to 3 additional Inceptors''' |
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==Wargear== |
==Wargear== |
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− | *'''Mark X Gravis |
+ | *'''[[Mark X Gravis Power Armour]]''' |
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*'''2 [[Assault Bolter]]s''' |
*'''2 [[Assault Bolter]]s''' |
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*'''2 [[Plasma Exterminator]]s (Optional replacements for Assault Bolters)''' |
*'''2 [[Plasma Exterminator]]s (Optional replacements for Assault Bolters)''' |
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==Sources== |
==Sources== |
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− | *''Codex Adeptus Astartes - |
+ | *''Codex Adeptus Astartes - Deathwatch'' (8th Edition), pg. 37 |
+ | *''Codex Adeptus Astartes - Space Marines'' (8th Edition), pp. 70, 171 |
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+ | *''Codex: Space Marines'' (8th Edition) (Revised Codex), pp. 71, 144 |
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*''Dark Imperium'' (Novel) by Guy Haley |
*''Dark Imperium'' (Novel) by Guy Haley |
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*[https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/05/15/primaris-space-marines-gaming-may15gw-homepage-post-4/ ''Warhammer Community - Primaris Space Marines: Gaming''] |
*[https://www.warhammer-community.com/2017/05/15/primaris-space-marines-gaming-may15gw-homepage-post-4/ ''Warhammer Community - Primaris Space Marines: Gaming''] |
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*[https://www.games-workshop.com/en-NZ/Codex-Space-Marines-hb-2017-ltd-ENG ''Codex: Space Marines Primaris Edition''] |
*[https://www.games-workshop.com/en-NZ/Codex-Space-Marines-hb-2017-ltd-ENG ''Codex: Space Marines Primaris Edition''] |
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− | </gallery> |
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{{Primaris Space Marine Forces}} |
{{Primaris Space Marine Forces}} |
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Latest revision as of 15:23, 8 June 2023
An Inceptor, who is usually part of a close support Inceptor Squad, is the standard Jump Pack-equipped heavy assault unit of the Primaris Space Marines who wear the Gravis variant of Mark X Power Armour and wield twin Assault Bolters into combat.
Amongst the swiftest-moving elements of an Adeptus Astartes strike force, Inceptors fill the role of spearhead troops. They hit the enemy in one sudden and overwhelming blow, leaving them reeling as follow-up waves of Space Marines drive home the attack.
Inceptors are similar in combat function to an Assault Squad of Firstborn Astartes or a Legion Assault Squad of ancient Legionaries.
Inceptors are fast-moving Primaris Marine shock troops. Equipped with heavy, built-in Jump Packs and wearing heat-shielded Mark X Gravis Power Armour, they are capable of making combat drops from a planet's upper atmosphere, streaking down upon the battlefield like living missiles from the troop bays of orbiting battle barges or high-atmosphere gunships.
Upon landing, they raise a sweeping storm of fire with their brutally effective Assault Bolters or terrifying Plasma Exterminators. Hails of mass-reactive shells and searing plasma bolts spew from their barrels, blasting apart everything in their vicinity in a tornado of gore and sun-bright energies.
Inceptors employ their speed and punishing firepower to launch advance strike missions. They slam down into the midst of the foe to slaughter command personnel and destroy rear-line strategic assets, before leaping away from retribution in huge, rocket-assisted bounds. They are deployed by Space Marine Chapters for beachhead clearance operations, diversionary raids and decapitating strikes, relishing the opportunity to perfect each new role.
Role
In the Codex Astartes, Roboute Guilliman has been very clear about the role and importance of Astartes close support squads. A well-coordinated and perfectly timed assault can break the back of any foe, cracking open their lines and sending the remnants of their army fleeing. To make such breakthrough attacks, the designated troops must be fast, aggressive and hard-hitting.
The swiftest of the Primaris Marine battle-brothers, Inceptors fill the role of spearhead troops. They hit the enemy in one sudden and overwhelming blow, leaving them reeling as follow-up waves of Space Marines drive home the attack.
Equipped with heavy Jump Packs and reinforced Mark X Gravis Power Armour, Inceptors can be dropped from the very edge of a planet's atmospheric envelope. Leaping from the assault bays of low-orbiting attack craft or battle barges, these daring warriors brave the fury of re-entry before locking their drop coordinates and jetting towards their objective like missiles.
If the enemy detects their approach at all, they will often do so under the misapprehension that the Inceptors are stray warheads, or cast-off debris from orbital combat.
Some squads intentionally make planetfall amidst such falling detritus, weaving through the blazing, tumbling storm of wreckage before breaking away as it flares to nothing, and plunging down into the enemy's midst. By the time the foe realises that they are under attack, the Inceptors are already upon them.
Despite the ground-shattering force with which they land, Inceptors touch down with absolute control, opening fire immediately with the bulky but rapid-firing Assault Bolters that form their primary armaments. Servo-equipped boot-plates allow Inceptor Squads to survive landing at intense speeds, and provide extra boost when they jump from the ground.
Often paired with squads attacking by Drop Pod, Inceptors are the perfect troops to blast out a beachhead and then provide fire support to keep it clear. The tornado of firepower generated by an Inceptor Squad is more than enough to sweep away horrified enemy infantry, slaughter crucial command assets or silence flak batteries before the main Space Marine attack descends.
Unit Composition
- 2 - 5 Inceptors
- 1 Inceptor Sergeant
Wargear
- 2 Plasma Exterminators (Optional replacements for Assault Bolters)
See Also
Sources
- Codex Adeptus Astartes - Deathwatch (8th Edition), pg. 37
- Codex Adeptus Astartes - Space Marines (8th Edition), pp. 70, 171
- Codex: Space Marines (8th Edition) (Revised Codex), pp. 71, 144
- Dark Imperium (Novel) by Guy Haley
- Warhammer Community - Primaris Space Marines: Gaming
- Warhammer Community - A New Breed of Hero
- Warhammer Community - Primaris Space Marines: FAQ.
- Codex: Space Marines Primaris Edition