4/5 stars. Iconic and almost quintessential 30k squad.
Background.
Heavy protection combined with the ability to wield heavy weapons at the price of slowing its wearer. The trade off in protection versus movement is one that is central to the choice of terminator armour outside of Saturnine weaponry.
Strengths.
You are paying for a 4+ invulnerable save here at the expense of a movement limit, and slow and purposeful. That is the core trade off.
In third edition, you get T=5 as standard along with 2 wounds each which makes them even more durable. I am surprised how "cheap" they are in terms of points cost.
Weaknesses.
Slow and purposeful and slower movement, but presumably you don't care. Also the rule of cool applies, so you really don't care. There really isn't too much of a strong downside, but I'd recommend thinking about transport or teleport options where you can.
Builds.
A selection of builds here, some more what I personally like and own, some that I've seen, and others that I just like.
5 Cataphractii Terminators, 1 plasma blaster, 2 chain fists, 2 thunder hammers, grenade harness (205 points).
One of my "go to" squads. I use this with my Iron Warriors regularly. Or exchange the plasma blaster with an autocannon for just a small extra sum?
5 Cataphractii Terminators, 4 with Twin Lightning Claws, 1 with Heavy Flamer and Power Fist, grenade harness (210points).
Another one of my Iron Warriors favourites. With the added bonus of panic thanks to the flamer in third edition!
10 Cataphractii Terminators, 2 Reaper Autocannons, 5 combi-plasma, 2 thunder hammers, grenade harness (405 points).
Very points efficient and superlatively deadly at medium range and close up. This has to be the favoured and baseline build. A sensible build even. For sensible players!
12 Cataphractii Terminators, 12 Volkite Chargers, 12 Thunder Hammers, Grenade Harness (485 points).
Even in third edition, if you are going with volkite: go big or go home. Here I've taken the new squad maximum of 12 terminators. The thunder hammers are hilarious in numbers as well. You now just need a transport or teleport solution.
5 Cataphractii Terminators, 5 Combi-Meltas, 5 Chain Fists (250 points).
Distraction Carnifex territory combines with a melta-cide attitude. Good hunting to you.
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