Drop Sentinel

Source: Imperial Armour III, p. 238

Points WS BS S Front Armour Side Armour Rear Armour I A
Drop Sentinel 35 3 3 5 10 10 10 3 1

Type: Walker, Open-topped

Crew: (1) Imperial Guard

Squadron: Consists of between 1 and 3 Drop Sentinels.

Weapons: Each Sentinel must be armed with one of the following weapons (a squadron may contain different weapons).

Weapon Cost
Heavy bolter +5 pts
Multi-melta +20 pts

Options: Sentinels may take the following vehicle upgrades: armoured crew compartment, camo netting, extra armour, hunter-killer missile, improved comms, searchlight, smoke launchers.

Transport: A Sentinel may be mounted in a Valkyrie airborne assault carrier. See the Valkyrie entry for points cost and more details.

Fast Attack: A Drop Sentinel squadron is a Fast Attack choice for an Elysian Drop Troop army.

Special Rules

Deep Strike: Sentinels not carried in a Valkyrie may Deep Strike, if the mission permits, using their grav-chutes to land on the battlefield.

Note: Drop Sentinels are not used in a scouting role and do not benefit from the Sentinel's Scout special rule.