Protoss Zealots are the finest of the Warrior caste. They fight with unstoppable ferocity and valour, often risking their own lives to proves themselves to fellow Zealots.

Rules: Your army can include as many squads of Zealots as it wants. Zealot squads consist of 5-10 Zealots. A Zealot squad may be led by Executor or a High Templar.

A Zealot wears Carapace (4+) and a plasma shield (4+ unmodifiable)

A Zealot is armed with two Psi-Blades, lethal blades of incredible power (they count as one weapon).

Protoss Citizen Guard are adolescent Protoss who have chosen the way of the warrior, but haven't reached the rank of Zealot. They do not engage the enemy in close combat as Zealots do, rather they give fire support with Proton Rifles. Whilst not as powerful as Zealots, they make up the core of any Protoss force. Rules: Your army can include any number of Citizen Guard squads as you wish. One squad consists of 5-20 Citizen Guard. A Citizen Guard Squad may be led by a Templar.

Armour & Weapons:

A Citizen Guard wears Carapace (4+) and a light plasma shield (6+ unmodifiable)

You may arm a Citizens Guardsman with any combination of weapons from the Character Wargear List.

A Protoss Zealot can sometimes be so over-consumed by the relentless clamour of war, they go insane and demand constant slaughter of the enemy to fulfil their urges. They still are as loyal as can be to their masters, but can be dangerous if they are not tempered correctly. Thankfully, they can be psychically sedated to halt their insanity, but in times of war they are put in huge suits of armour and let loose on the unsuspecting enemy.

Rules: You may have one squad of Warlusters in your army. One squad consists of 3-6 Warlusters. A squad of Warlusters may be led by a Arbiter or an Executor.

A Warluster wears a huge suit of armour laced with Khaydarin Crystal. This not only gives the Warluster a 3+ on 2D6 save, but also a 4+ nullify on any spell that targets him or is in the area of effect from the psychically charged crystal.

A Warluster can have either: A Railgun & a Ripper Fist, or a double Proton rifle & a Psi-fist. One member of the squad can take a Khaydarin Staff.

Some Warlusters have been pushed so far over the edge by experiences of battle, even careful psychic sedation of their minds cannot halt their blood-hungry rage. Unfortunately, their souls are lost, and thus they must be kept caged up like beasts, unleashed when the time of war comes so that they can die a warrior's death even in their insanity. In battle they tear forward into enemy flanks at inhuman speed, lashing out with Psi-Claws in the insane frenzy. None ever survive, but they are remembered in the temples as the most dedicated of all warriors.

Rules: You may have up to ten fleshtearers in your army, all in the same squad. They suffer from frenzy, and will never lose the effect by any means. They are so driven over the edge that nothing will stop them. Fleshtearers can only be led by a Protoss Champion, in which case he wears no armour but moves at 7".

Fleshtearers only wear robes, conferring no save. Their "save" of sorts is the fact that if they run there is a -1 to hit modifier as they mover over 10".

Fleshtearers are armed with Psi-Claws.

Templars are Protoss who have chosen the path of the mind. They have powerful psychic abilities, and while not good in combat themselves, often join Citizen Guard units to assist in their bombardments with their own powers.

Rules: A Templar is a level two psycher, and thus has two powers chosen at random from the Protoss Deck. He may have 2 wargear cards.

A Templar wears no armour.

A Templar relies mainly on his powers to protect him, although he does carry the Protoss equivalent of a chainsword.

High Templars are Templars that have reached the peak of knowledge through study and meditation. Whilst only numbering few in an army, they can wreak havoc on an unprepared enemy.

Rules: A High Templar is a level four psycher, and thus has four powers chosen at random from the Protoss Deck. He may have 4 wargear cards.

A High Templar wears Khaydarin Carapace, which has two effects. Firstly, in shrouds him in a shimmering blue light, giving a -2 two modifier on to-hit rolls and combat results of the enemy that target him. Secondly, it gives him a 4+ unmodifiable save.

A High Templar relies mainly on his powers to protect him, although he does carry the Protoss equivalent of a powersword.

Arbiters are members of the ruling caste who command the mighty Protoss armies. They lead their men personally into battle and revel in the slaying of all those who would threaten the homeworld. Sometimes they are seen in ships, cloaking nearby units until they are ready to attack. In civil duties they are called Judicicators.

Rules: An Arbiter is a general, and thus any Protoss within 12" inches of him receive a +1 to leadership. He may take 3 wargear cards.

An Arbitrator wears carapace (4+ save) and a plasma field (4+ unmodifiable).

An Arbiter may use any weapon from the character wargear list.

Executors are members of the ruling caste who oversee the running of the army, and root out traitors and dissidents. In function, they are much the same as Imperial Inquisitors, except without all the pointless secrecy.

Rules: You may include one Executor in your army. They can take three wargear cards. He is immune to psychology, and will pass any leadership based roll he is required to take.

And Executor wears Warluster armour (3+ on 2D6, 4+ nullify).

An Executor may use any weapon from the character wargear list.

Champions are heroes of a Protoss army, leading any squad into battle to protect the homeworld.

Rules: A champion may lead any squad. He may also pick one wargear card.

A Champion wears either Warluster armour (+30 points, -1 to movement), Carapace & light plasma shield (6+ unmodifiable), or Carapace & a plasma shield (+15 points).

A Champion in Warluster armour can only use Warluster weapon options, otherwise he can take his pick from the Character wargear list.

Protoss scouts are fast attack planes that swoop from the sky and perform strafing runs. Virtually untouchable, they have one a battle more than once for a Protoss War Force.

These are not placed on the board, and have no profile. Instead, for the cost listed above you may call one air strike a game, in your shooting phase. Nominate a target that at least one trooper on the table can see. Place a Thudd Gun template on it, roll to see the path of the strafing run, and work out damage as if a Double Proton Rifle hit the targets under the template. After that, you may nominate a second target that at least one trooper can see and attack it again, to represent the second run of the aircraft.

The much-feared Protoss Reavers are caterpillar-like robots, which launch Scarab Plasma Warheads of incredible destructive power.

Vehicle Data:

Crew: A Protoss Reaver is a robot, and has no crew. It is unaffected by any Psychic powers that specifically affect living creatures only.

Ram Value: Strength 5, D4 damage, -2 save

Movement: Slow: 5" Combat 10" Fast 16" Type: Erm… You can decide that one.

Weapons: One Scarab Launcher. It has three types of ammo- choose before firing. If you miss, roll to scatter as normal. If a misfire and arrow, the scarab is a dud. If a hit and a misfire are rolled, treat it as if the scarab had detonated on the Reaver.

A Protoss Warrior who is severely crippled beyond the reach of medicine can elect to be fused into the shell of a Dragoon. Here they can serve in a new way, still able to earn honour and still able to die in battle like a true warrior. You may include up to five Dragoons in your army, and they may be grouped into vehicle squads as described in the Dark Millennium Supplement.

Special Rules: A Dragoon does not use the profile of a Vehicle because it is still mainly an infantryman inside. A Dragoon has no toughness value, but instead has an armour value of 14 all round. To wound it you must penetrate this armour. The fact that there is no damage table is reflected in the fact that it only has two wounds. Dragoons are immune to psychology and will always pass break tests.

A Dragoon has an armour value of 14 all round. It is armed with a Proton Cannon for ranged attacks, and a Psi-Fist for close combat.

Proton Cannon……….40pts

Railgun……………….40pts

Lascannon……………35pts

Missile Launcher (with

Frag and Krak)………35pts

Extra Missiles…………5pts (per missile type)

Psi-Claws……………12pts

Psi-Fist………………10pts

Psi-Blades……………5pts

Ripper Fist…………....15pts

Power Sword…………7pts

Chainsword…………...2pts

Double Proton Rifle…..10pts

Proton Rifle…………..7pts

Proton Pistol (same as a

Plasma pistol)…………5pts

This is a stone staff that has been intricately carved. At the top end is a beautifully shaped Khaydarin fragment. When held by a squad leader, it inspires the troops to do battle for honour and to protect the homeworld Aiur at all costs. In game terms the bearer and any squad he is leading become immune to break tests and psychology. In the hands of a Warluster, though, it becomes a powerful weapon rather as well. If wielded by a Warluster count the model as having a Daemon Sword.

This is a fragment of some of the best Khaydarin crystal used by Templars of all ranks to enhance their abilities. A Templar with this wargear card can choose how he activates it before the battle. You can either a) use it to get an extra power card every turn, or b) use it one psychic phase to gain three extra power cards. You must make your choice before the battle.

The Warbanner of Adun is a mighty spear with a large flag on it. The flag contains the story of the Protoss civilisation, and how they are in the slow decline. In battle, warriors take a proud stand by this banner as they go to battle. In effect, a squad with this banner can elect to have a) +1 to hit for all shots or b) +1 to attacks. You must make your choice before the battle.

This is a mighty sword crafted by the finest smiths in all the Protoss civilisation. It is laced with Khaydarin crystal to harden it and give it a potent bite. It battle the psychic clamour of war seems to enhance it's power, making it a very potent item indeed.

Weapon	Str	Dam	Save	AP	Special
Warsword	7	D3	-2	D3+D6+7

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