{"product_id":"warhammer-40k-space-marines-assault-intercessor-squad","title":"Warhammer 40K Space Marines Assault Intercessor Squad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarhammer 40K Space Marines Assault Intercessor Squad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTAG     : Warhammer 40K Space Marines Assault Intercessor Squad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGAME : Warhammer 40K\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssault Intercessor Squads are a key battleline unit among the Primaris Space Marines, specialized in close-quarters combat. Unlike their bolt-rifle-wielding counterparts, standard Intercessors, Assault Intercessors are equipped for rapid, aggressive melee engagements, embodying an evolution of traditional Space Marine assault tactics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole and Philosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAssault Intercessors represent the Primaris answer to the need for dedicated melee shock troops in the battleline. They were introduced as part of Roboute Guilliman's vision for the Primaris Marines, specifically catering to Chapters that favor brutal close-quarters combat, such as the Blood Angels or Space Wolves. Their primary objective is to close rapidly with the enemy, engaging them in melee to tear through armor, ferrocrete, or xenos hides with their superhuman strength and relentless attacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Equipment and Tactics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Bolt Pistol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach Assault Intercessor carries a heavy bolt pistol, an upgraded version of the standard bolt pistol, offering greater range and damage. This allows them to lay down suppressive fire or unleash a final volley before charging into close combat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChainsword:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTheir signature weapon is the chainsword, a brutal power weapon that allows them to make extra attacks in melee. With the \"Shock Assault\" rule, this typically translates to around 4 attacks per model at Strength 4, AP-1, making them highly efficient against light and medium infantry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrontline Charges:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey are designed for daring frontline charges, able to endure horrific wounds thanks to their robust Mark X Tacticus power armor before delivering overlapping melee strikes. They are often deployed in squads of 5 for cost-efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJump Pack Variant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSome Assault Intercessor squads are equipped with jump packs, transforming them into truly devastating aerial assault units. These variants provide exceptional battlefield mobility, allowing them to hit hard and fast, a favored tactic among jump-assault specialists like the Blood Angels and their successors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegration and Chapter Synergies:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAssault Intercessors seamlessly integrate into Primaris formations, providing a flexible and powerful melee core. While they face competition from specialized Chapter units like the Black Templars' Crusader Squads or the Space Wolves' Blood Claws, they truly shine in Chapters that can further buff their assault doctrines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLore Inspiration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGuilliman drew inspiration from the Great Crusade-era legions that specialized in single armaments, aiming to combine that aggressive chainsword mentality with the adaptability of Tactical Squads to create an unstoppable combined arms force.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattlefield Impact:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn lore, they are depicted chopping through foes with a high volume of attacks (e.g., 25+ swings per small squad with certain buffs), making them ideal for spearheading midfield pushes or being rapidly deployed via Impulsor transports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChapter Enhancements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlood Angels players, for example, highly favor Assault Intercessors, leveraging their +1 to Wound auras from characters and Priest buffs to turn their squads into veritable AP-2 wrecking balls in melee, inflicting devastating damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssault Intercessors represent a vital shift in Primaris Space Marine tactical philosophy, providing a dedicated and powerful melee option for Chapters seeking to dominate close-range engagements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarhammer 40K Space Marines Assault Intercessor Squad for sale from Leicestershire Airsoft\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeicestershire Airsoft is a Leicester based company.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeicestershire Airsoft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnit 2, Queniborough Industrial Estate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(behind the BP petrol station)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1487 Melton Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueniborough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeicestershire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLE7 3FP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening times..\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThursday 10-5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday 10-5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 10-5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Quenibourough store is Leicestershire based are proud to offer a diverse selection of Warhammer products to cater to every enthusiast's needs. 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