Special Rules

Character

Character attaches a named model to one friendly unit of the type shown in brackets on its unit profile. While they remain close together, the Character is treated as part of that unit but keeps its own weapons.

Last updated 17 August 2026

Choosing the Character's unit

The unit profile writes Character with a unit name in brackets, such as Character (Convict), Character (Death Squad), or Character (Gore Worms/Lashers).

Before the game begins, choose one friendly unit matching that name. This is the Character's attached unit and cannot be changed during the game.

While the Character is attached

While the Character is within 2 inches of its attached unit:

Treat the Character as part of that unit for commands, restrictions, targeting, damage allocation, and model removal.
Use the attached unit's Move, Resolve, HP, Class, and special rules for the Character.
The Character keeps and may use its own weapons.

The Character does not increase the unit's starting Unit Size or Threat Cost and does not change scenario scoring unless another rule says otherwise.

Moving away from the unit

If the Character is no longer within 2 inches of its attached unit, it stops being part of that unit and immediately returns to using its own profile and special rules.

Move within 2 inches again to restore the attachment.

Example

A model has Character (Death Squad). Before the game, its player chooses one friendly Death Squad as the attached unit. While the Character remains within 2 inches, it receives commands with that Death Squad and uses the Death Squad's unit statistics, but it continues using its own weapons. If it moves more than 2 inches away, it returns to its own profile.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name in brackets mean?: It identifies the type of friendly unit the Character may join before the game.
Can I change the attached unit during the game?: No. The selected unit cannot be changed unless another rule specifically allows it.
How close must the Character remain?: The Character must stay within 2 inches of its attached unit to be treated as part of it.
Does the Character keep its weapons?: Yes. It uses the attached unit's unit statistics and special rules but keeps its own weapons.
Does Character increase Unit Size or Threat Cost?: No. It does not change starting Unit Size, Threat Cost, or scenario scoring unless another rule says otherwise.

Rule topics

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Also found as: Character (Convict), Character (Death Squad), Character (Gore Worms/Lashers)