TYPHUS
| Points/Model | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Sv | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typhus | 230 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4(5) | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2/5+ |
Typhus, the Herald of Nurgle, may be included as the Chaos Lord of any Death Guard Chaos Space Marine army of at least 1,500 points. He may be accompanied by a retinue of Chosen selected as normal but must otherwise be fielded exactly as specified.
Wargear: Mark of Nurgle, Sorcerer, Daemonic Essence (+1 W, included in profile), Daemonic Aspect, Nurgle's Rot, Nurgling Infestation, Terminator armor (+1 A, not shown above), Manreaper, Warp Talisman.
SPECIAL RULES
Psychic Abilities: Wind of Chaos, two minor powers – always has Affliction and Miasma of Pestilence.
Destroyer Hive: Typhus's armor and body are host to a horrific plague that manifests as a swarm of insects that pour from the cracks and vents in his armor. When he charges into combat, he counts as using frag and blight grenades. When he is charged, Typhus and his retinue (if any) count as being in cover. In addition, units with models within 6" of Typhus contract Nurgle's Rot on a roll of 5+ instead of the normal 6.
Independent Character: Unless accompanied by a retinue, Typhus is an independent character, and all the rules regarding independent characters apply to him. See the Warhammer 40,00 [sic] rulebook for full details on independent characters.
This character also has an entry of his own in Codex: Chaos Space Marines (2002). The two printings differ in a few particulars — this one names the wargear item "Daemonic Aspect" rather than "Daemonic Visage," notes Terminator armor's +1 Attack explicitly, and gives Destroyer Hive as an area effect on any unit within 6" of Typhus rather than a bonus to his own Nurgle's Rot wargear specifically.