kroot penal legion count-as

[superhappyrobot]

What do you guys think about running a squad of 9 Kroot with a guard sergeant as a penal legion count-as? They would obviously be mercenaries and the "desperadoes" special rule could count as their mutations. I've been running a Kroot count-as Marbo for a while now, and it's been pretty sweet.

[Sitnam]

I think thats an extremly orignal and inventive idea. I'd go for it. Could also work if your were doing a gue'vesa themed army.

[murrburger]

Great idea on how to include Kroot Mercenaries with Imperial forces.

Any special conversions you have in mind (lasguns, Guard kit), or are they just straight out of the box?

[SotonShades]

I would imagine that would be fine, so long as you made sure that your opponant knew exactly what they were before the game starts, i.e. before deployment.

You might have a bit of trouble with it at tournaments. If you are planning on using this army in a tournament, check with the organisers first and/or take alternative models on the day, as well as any confirmation letters/emails. Having organised a few myself I can tell you it is very easy to forget little agreements like this and having proof and an alternative helps smooth things over with those particularly troublesome players (and judges!)

[Grailkeeper]

There were rules for a Kroot Mercanary army in White Dwarf around about 3rd ed. It let imperial guard take kroot as Mercanaries, I think they're still legal