{"product_id":"warhammer-40k-space-marines-tactical-squad-1","title":"Warhammer 40K Space Marines Tactical Squad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWarhammer 40K Space Marines Tactical Squad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTAG     : Warhammer 40K Space Marines Tactical Squad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGAME : Warhammer 40K\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Warhammer 40,000 Space Marines Tactical Squad is a classic and versatile Battleline infantry unit for the Adeptus Astartes. In the 10th edition, they serve as a reliable core unit for any Space Marine army, capable of holding objectives, providing flexible fire support, and engaging in melee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a detailed overview:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLore and Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTactical Squads are the backbone of any Space Marine Chapter. Comprised of highly disciplined and battle-hardened veterans, they embody the versatility and adaptability of the Astartes. Each Marine is equipped with power armour and a bolter, making them formidable in a variety of combat situations. Their role is to secure objectives, lay down suppressive fire, and respond to threats across the battlefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Datasheet and Rules (10th Edition):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnit Composition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA Tactical Squad can consist of 5 to 10 Space Marines, including one Sergeant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFaction Ability - Oath of Moment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLike all Space Marine units, they benefit from the \"Oath of Moment\" faction ability, allowing you to select an enemy unit each battle round and grant significant bonuses when attacking it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombat Squads:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis key ability allows a 10-model Tactical Squad to be split into two separate 5-model units before deployment, 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anti-elite and anti-heavy infantry roles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMissile Launcher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvides versatile ranged firepower, capable of engaging both infantry and vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Bolter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDelivers a high volume of sustained fire against infantry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNote:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHistorically, a second special weapon was also possible in larger squads, but 10th edition typically limits it to one for the standard Marine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSergeant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Sergeant has more customizable options:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRanged:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCan swap their 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Holders:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA full 10-man Tactical Squad has a high Objective Control (OC) characteristic, making them excellent for securing and holding objectives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire Support and Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTheir access to special weapons allows them to tailor their firepower to specific threats, while their boltguns provide a solid baseline of anti-infantry output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith their Power Armour, they have a good armour save, making them more durable than many other basic infantry units in the game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost-Effective:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCompared to some other Space Marine infantry choices, they can be a more points-efficient option for fulfilling basic battleline 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