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By way of introduction, I just want to say that the Kroot Mercenary list in 40K has always intrigued me because it was so off the beaten path. Now that the list has become obsolete, I'm glad I never sprung for the 200+ Kroot I thought it would take to field.
Now Epic...that's a different story. While work was progressing on the Tau list and I was in and out of IA3, The Taros Campaign, I got to thinking about the Kroot Mercenary list and what it might look like in Epic.
So, I thought I would give it a shot and at least get the ball rolling to see if anyone else was up for a giggle.
I have no pretensions that this list would ever be in a tournament. It is strickly a fluff list intended to fill a minor, but significant niche. It will have lots of weaknesses. I don't really expect the Kroot Merc list (KML) to do well against most opponents. In Taros, the Kroot did best when an opponent didn't know that they were around and could spring ambushes.
So, here is what I have worked up so far and I'd be interested in seeing what others think about the idea.
For reference material (so we can all be on the same page) I am using Andy Hoare's 40K Mercenary Kroot Army List article and that material in IA3.
Cheers and on to the list...
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Kroot Mercenary Army List v1.1-020109
Kroot Mercenary armies have a strategy rating of +2. Kroot Mercenary formations have an initiative rating of +2.
Core Kindred Formations
Council of Pech (only one allowed), 275 points
8 x Master Shapers
Carnivore Kindreds, 225 points
1 x Master Shaper unit
11 x Carnivore units
May additionally have: (each option can only be taken twice)
+4 further Kroot Carnivore Squads,  +75 points
+4 Kroot Hound Packs, +50 pts
+4 Krootox Herds, +75 points
Hunter Kindreds, 150 points
1 x Shaper unit
3 x Knarloc Rider units
May additionally have: (each option can only be taken twice)
+4 further Knarloc Rider units,  +75 points
+4 Kroot Hound Packs, +50 pts
Support Formations
(Two may be taken per Core Kindred)
Vulture Kindreds, XXX points (need help here)
1 x Shaper unit
7 x Vulture units
Great Knarloc Packs, XXX points (need help here)
4 x Great Knarlocs
Kroot Kindred Upgrades
TBD
Aerospace Assets
Orbital Support, 1 x Warsphere, XXX points
I have my doubts about having Space support for the Kroot, but maybe we can make it interesting.
Kroot Units
Master Shaper
Type Infantry
Speed 15 cm
Armour 6+
CC 4+
FF 5+
Weapon Range Firepower Notes
Gifted Mercenary Weapons (base contact) Assault Weapons Macro-weapon, Extra Attacks (+1)
Kroot Rifles (15cm) Small Arms -
-
Notes: Leader, Infiltrators, Scout
Kroot Carnivore Kindreds
Type Infantry
Speed 15 cm
Armour -
CC 4+
FF 5+
Weapon Range Firepower Notes
Kroot Rifles (15cm) and (base contact)
Small Arms and Assault Weapons
-
Notes: Infiltrators, Scout
Kroot Hound Packs
Type Infantry
Speed 15 cm
Armour -
CC 4+
FF -
Weapon Range Firepower Notes
Fangs (base contact) Assault Weapons
-
Notes: Infiltrators, Scouts
Krootox Herds
Type Infantry
Speed 15 cm
Armour 4+
CC 4+
FF 4+
Weapon Range Firepower Notes
Claws (base contact) Assault Weapons Extra Attacks (+1)
Kroot Guns 45cm AP5+/AT6+
Knarloc Riders
Type Cavalry
Speed 25 cm
Armour -
CC 4+
FF 5+
Weapon Range Firepower Notes
Kroot Rifles (15cm) and (base contact)
Small Arms and Assault Weapons
-
Notes: Infiltrators, Scout, Sniper
Vultures
Type Infantry
Speed 25 cm
Armour -
CC 4+
FF 5+
Weapon Range Firepower Notes
Kroot Rifles (15cm) and (base contact)
Small Arms and Assault Weapons
-
Notes: Jump pack, Scout
Great Knarloc
Type Infantry
Speed 15 cm
Armour 3+
CC 4+
FF 4+
Weapon Range Firepower Notes
Beak (base contact) Assault Weapons, Macro Weapon, Extra Attacks (+2)
Kroot Crossbow 45cm AP4+/AT5+
Army List Notes:
i. Fieldcraft rule – Kroot receive +1 Cover Save in non-Urban terrain
ii. Eaters of the Dead - Kroot may not roll for a consolidation move after a successful assault.
iii. Hyperactive Nymune Organ – Kroot Mercenaries receive +1 to their activation roll if choosing an Engage order
iv. Booby traps – Kroot Mercenaries may nominate three pieces of terrain as being booby trapped. Any units moving out of or entering a booby trapped piece of terrain will receive a blast marker.
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Honda
"Remember Taros? We do"
- 23rd Elysian Drop Regiment
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