1 Command Platoon
Command Platoon: 1 Command HQ, 0-5 Heavy Weapon squads
Command HQ ..................... 55 points/70 points
| Points/model | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Sv | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardsman | – | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 5+ |
| Led by Captain | 55 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5+ |
| Led by Colonel | 70 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 5+ |
| Veteran Sergeant | +10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 5+ |
Squad: One Officer and four Imperial Guardsmen.
Weapons: Lasgun or laspistol and close combat weapon.
Options: Up to four Guardsmen may have one of the following weapons each: flamer at +6 pts; meltagun at +15 pts; plasma gun at +15 pts; grenade launcher at +15 pts. Two Guardsmen may form a heavy weapons team armed with one of the following: heavy bolter at +10 pts; missile launcher at +15 pts; lascannon at +20 pts; autocannon at +15 pts; mortar at +15 pts. The Command HQ may have frag grenades for +5 pts.
Character: The Command HQ is led by either a Captain or a Colonel. One Guardsman may be upgraded to a Veteran Sergeant at an extra cost of +10 pts. Any character may be given additional equipment from the Armoury.
Standard Bearer: One Guardsman may be upgraded to a Standard Bearer at a cost of +10 pts. Any Imperial Guard units with a model within 12" of the Standard Bearer may re-roll any failed Morale checks. The Standard Bearer may be given a regimental standard or holy relic bought at an additional cost from the Armoury.
Medic: One Guardsman may be upgraded to a Medic at an extra cost of +10 pts. The Medic receives a medi-pack (see the Wargear section).
Transport: The squad may be mounted in a Chimera. See the Chimera army list entry for points cost and details.
Sentinel Squadron: The platoon may include one squadron of Sentinels, see the Fast Attack section for points values and upgrades. The Sentinels operate as a separate unit, including for set-up and Reserve rolls.
Comm-Link: One of the Guardsman may be given a comm-link at an additional cost of +15 pts.
Special Rule
Leadership: Any Imperial Guard squad within 12" of a Command HQ may use the Leadership of the Command HQ Officer for all Morale and Pinning tests.