Horus Heresy 2e Review: Castellan

Warpstone Flux Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

3/5 stars. The rules are fine.

Background.

The unique consul of the Imperial Fists is the Castellan. In the background these are the commanders that left behind compliant worlds following the Fists' successful campaigns. On these planets they constructed fortresses from which they could command whole systems and act as a defensive construction in times of need.

Strengths.

The ability to gain an additional shooting attack with a heavy weapon is fabulous. But they are limited in choices to a heavy bolter, an autocannon, or the Iliastus assault cannon. 

Weaknesses.

There are a large number of restrictions here in addition to gaining the heavy unit type. As I read it this also includes not being in terminator armour. 

Still, this is a reasonable HQ selection for small points games or skirmishes such as a kill team style army. Indeed, I think it would do very well in these circumstances when paired with any of the three heavy weapon options. 

Builds.

Castellan with Auto cannon (85 points).

My baseline.

Castellan with Iliastus assault cannon, melta bombs, power axe (115 points).

Slightly on the expensive side for small points games, but possesses deterrents for incoming assaults and is a bit of a swiss army knife.