Adeptus Mechanicus: Skitarii

The Skitarii are the tireless, bionic legions of Mars, transformed from mere mortals into cold, calculating instruments of the Omnissiah’s will. They do not know fear, nor do they feel the exhaustion of the flesh; they are driven by binharic bursts and the sacred imperatives of their Tech-Priest masters. This versatile kit allows you to field the two most vital infantry types in the Adeptus Mechanicus arsenal: the long-range, relentless Skitarii Rangers or the radioactive, frontline Skitarii Vanguard.

Why They Are the Ultimate Cybernetic Infantry

• Strategic Versatility: This dual-build kit offers two distinct tactical roles. Rangers excel at holding backfield objectives and sniping high-value targets, while Vanguard are aggressive shock troops designed to radioactive-poison anyone who contests the center of the board.

• Exotic Weaponry: The Skitarii have access to some of the most advanced technology in the Imperium. From the armor-piercing Galvanic Rifle to the flesh-melting Radium Carbine, their standard-issue gear is superior to almost any other infantry in the galaxy.

• Rad-Saturation: Skitarii Vanguard emit a lethal aura of radiation. In the heat of battle, this "Rad-saturation" weakens the Strength and Toughness of enemy units, making even the most fearsome foes vulnerable to a follow-up strike.

• Doctrina Imperatives: As part of the Skitarii legions, these soldiers can be optimized on the fly. Whether you need the Conqueror Imperative for aggressive movement or the Protector Imperative for defensive ballistic precision, they adapt to your tactical needs instantly.

What’s Inside the Box? This incredibly detailed plastic kit contains 124 components, allowing for massive customization across your 10-man squad:

• The Alpha: Parts to build a squad leader (Alpha) with a variety of specialized melee weapons and pistols, including the Power Sword and Arc Pistol.

• Special Weapons: Includes the devastating Transuranic Arquebus (a massive anti-tank sniper), the Arc Rifle, and the high-energy Plasma Caliver.

• Visual Variety: 23 different heads (hooded for Rangers, helmed for Vanguard) and a wide array of bionic limbs and data-tethers to ensure no two soldiers look exactly alike.

• Bases: 10x Citadel 25mm Round Bases and 1x Citadel 60x35.5mm Oval Base (to support the massive Arquebus).

Combat Specs

• Role Battleline / Infantry

• Primary Specialty Versatile Ranged Combat & Area Denial

• Signature Ability Doctrina Imperatives – Dynamically shift your army’s stats to favor either Ballistic Skill or Weapon Skill/Movement.

• Play-style The "Tactical Phalanx"—use them as the primary screen for your larger Onager Dunecrawlers or Kastelan Robots, using their Battleline keyword to buff nearby elite units.

The Certainty of Steel To lead a Skitarii maniple is to command a perfectly tuned machine. On the tabletop, they are the reliable, precise foundation upon which all Adeptus Mechanicus victories are built.

"The flesh is weak, but the machine is eternal. By the cog and the bolt, we shall reclaim the lost knowledge of the stars."