The Adeptus Custodes are the Emperor’s personal guard, and among their most formidable assets are their Dawneagle Jetbikes. Understanding the Custodes Jetbike Datasheet is crucial for anyone fielding these golden warriors on the tabletop. It dictates their capabilities, weaponry, and overall effectiveness in battle. Let’s delve into what makes this datasheet so important.
Understanding the Custodes Jetbike Datasheet
The Custodes Jetbike Datasheet is essentially a stat sheet that outlines all the key information you need to know about a Dawneagle Jetbike unit in Warhammer 40,000. It provides details on their movement, weapon profiles, special abilities, and other characteristics that determine how they perform on the battlefield. Mastering this information is essential for maximizing their effectiveness and strategically deploying them to their full potential. This datasheet is the foundation for utilizing these units in your army.
The datasheet is usually divided into several key sections. These include things like:
- Unit Composition: How many models are in the unit? What wargear options do they have?
- Stats: Movement, Weapon Skill, Ballistic Skill, Strength, Toughness, Wounds, Attacks, Leadership, and Save (usually abbreviated as M, WS, BS, S, T, W, A, Ld, Sv).
- Weapons: Profiles for all the weapons the jetbike carries, including range, strength, AP (Armor Penetration), damage, and special rules.
- Abilities: Special rules that apply to the unit, such as “Astartes Chainsword,” “Aegis of the Emperor,” and specific Custodes abilities.
Furthermore, the datasheet includes the points cost of the unit, which is important for army construction. You’ll also find information on any keywords the unit possesses (e.g., “Imperium,” “Adeptus Custodes,” “Bike”), which are important for determining what other units can synergize with the Jetbikes. Having all of this information at your fingertips allows you to quickly assess the strengths and weaknesses of the unit and make informed decisions during gameplay.
The following table shows the general breakdown of a datasheet:
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| M | Movement Speed (in inches) |
| WS | Weapon Skill (for melee combat) |
| BS | Ballistic Skill (for ranged attacks) |
| S | Strength |
| T | Toughness |
| W | Wounds |
To truly unlock the potential of your Adeptus Custodes army, we highly recommend consulting the official Warhammer 40,000 rulebook and Codex: Adeptus Custodes. There, you’ll find the complete and updated Custodes Jetbike Datasheet, along with all the rules and context needed to master these magnificent war machines.