Adeptus Custodes

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Contents

How This Codex Works

Books

Reference

• Profiles

• Wargear

For millennia, the Adeptus Custodes have formed the unyielding core of the Emperor’s multi-layered defences. Those Custodian Guard charged with the physical protection of the Master of Mankind spend every waking second devoted to their task, refining their warrior skills and constantly testing and updating their own strategies to ensure the sanctity of the Emperor’s throne. They are his last line of defence against a hostile galaxy hell-bent on Humanity’s destruction. If they fail in their task, the Imperium will collapse from the inside out. Their duty is so sacred, their reputation so profound, that even Space Marines and Inquisitors kneel before them.

How This Codex Works

The following pages includes datasheets for the mighty warriors of the Adeptus Custodes, their ancient and powerful vehicle assets, and a Detachment enabling you to field them in battle. Also included are a unique set of Warlord Traits for the leaders of the Emperor’s personal guard, as well as the full rules for their deadly wargear and equipment.

Structure — details military structure of Adeptus Custodes forces including Detachments.
Profiles — Includes full army list of all stats, prices, wargear and special rules. See details on following sections: Elites, Heavy Support and Troops.
Special Rules — Contains detailed description of army specific rules including Adeptus Custodes Special Rules and Warlord Traits.
Wargear — Lists details on Melee Weapons, Ranged Weapons, Special Issue Wargear and Adeptus Custodes Vehicle Equipment used by army units of Adeptus Custodes.
Related Missions — Refers to Adeptus Custodes-related missions:

Mission	Type	Opposing Sides
Echoes of War: Gathering the Storm – Rise of the Primarch
5. Amidst the Sea of Storms	Echoes of War	Adepta Sororitas, Adeptus Custodes, Fallen Angels, Grey Knights, Harlequins, Inquisition, Legion of the Damned, Sisters of Silence, Space Marines	Vs	Thousand Sons, Chaos Daemons

Books

Book	Kind	Edition	Version	Last update
► Adeptus Custodes	Codex	7	1.0	March 2017

Reference

Profiles

TROOPS

	WS	BS	S	T	W	I	A	Ld	Sv	Unit Type
Custodian	5	5	5	5	2	4	3	10	2+	Infantry (Character)
Shield-Captain	6	5	5	5	2	5	4	10	2+	Infantry (Character)

VEHICLES

	WS	BS	S	F	S	R	I	A	HP	Unit Type
Contemptor Dreadnought	5	5	7	13	12	10	4	4	3	Vehicle (Walker)
Venerable Land Raider	-	5	-	14	14	14	-	-	4	Vehicle (Tank, Transport)

Wargear

MELEE WEAPONS

Weapon	Range	S	AP	Type
Guardian spear	-	+1	2	Melee, Block, Two-handed
Krak grenade (Assault)	-	6	4
Power fist	-	x2	2	Melee, Specialist Weapon, Unwieldy
Power knife	-	User	3	Melee
Sentinel blade	-	User	3	Melee

RANGED WEAPONS

Weapon	Range	S	AP	Type
Bolt caster	12"	4	5	Assault 2, Hail of Fire
Boltgun	24"	4	5	Rapid Fire
Combi-bolter	24"	4	5	Rapid Fire, Twin-linked
Frag grenade	8"	3	-	Assault 1, Blast
Heavy bolter	36"	5	4	Heavy 3
Kheres pattern assault cannon	24"	6	4	Heavy 6, Rending
Krak grenade (Shooting)	8"	6	4	Assault 1
Lascannon	48"	9	2	Heavy 1
Multi-melta	24"	8	1	Heavy 1, Melta

Adeptus Custodes: Structure