Close Combat Attacks allocated towards a model with Distracting suffer a -1 to-hit modifier. This to-hit modifier cannot be combined with any other negative to-hit modifiers.

Close Combat Attacks allocated towards a model with Distracting suffer a -1 to-hit modifier. This to-hit modifier cannot be combined with any other negative to-hit modifiers.

Friendly units within 6" of a non-Fleeing Greybeard unit may reroll failed Panic Tests.

Friendly units within 6" of a non-Fleeing Greybeard unit may reroll failed Panic Tests.

Model parts with Harnessed cannot make Supporting Attacks and cannot use Weapons. Shooting Weapons carried by model parts with Harnessed can be used by other model parts of the same model (as long as they do not have Harnessed or Inanimate). A model with with at least one model part with Harnessed is considered to be mounted.

Model parts with Harnessed cannot make Supporting Attacks and cannot use Weapons. Shooting Weapons carried by model parts with Harnessed can be used by other model parts of the same model (as long as they do not have Harnessed or Inanimate). A model with with at least one model part with Harnessed is considered to be mounted.

Units in base contact with one or more enemy models with Fear suffer -1 Discipline. At the start of each Round of Combat, such units must take a Discipline Test, called a Fear Test. If this test is failed, the models in the unit are Shaken until the end of the Round of Combat. Models that have Fear themselves are immune to the effects of Fear.

Units in base contact with one or more enemy models with Fear suffer -1 Discipline. At the start of each Round of Combat, such units must take a Discipline Test, called a Fear Test. If this test is failed, the models in the unit are Shaken until the end of the Round of Combat. Models that have Fear themselves are immune to the effects of Fear.

Attacks made with a Great Weapon gain +2 Strength, +2 Armour Penetration and always strike at Initiative Step 0 (regardless of the wielder's Agility). A model using this weapon cannot simultaneously use a Shield against Melee Attacks

Attacks made with a Great Weapon gain +2 Strength, +2 Armour Penetration and always strike at Initiative Step 0 (regardless of the wielder's Agility). A model using this weapon cannot simultaneously use a Shield against Melee Attacks

All models come equipped with a Hand Weapon as their default equipment. If a model has any Close Combat Weapon other than a Hand Weapon, it cannot choose to use the Hand Weapon (unless specifically stated). Hand Weapons wielded by models on foot can be used alongside a Shield, then giving Parry

All models come equipped with a Hand Weapon as their default equipment. If a model has any Close Combat Weapon other than a Hand Weapon, it cannot choose to use the Hand Weapon (unless specifically stated). Hand Weapons wielded by models on foot can be used alongside a Shield, then giving Parry

+3 Armor

+3 Armor

+2 Armor

+2 Armor

The wielder gains +1 Attack Value when using Paired Weapons. Attacks made with Paired Weapons gain +1 Offensive Skill and ignore Parry. A model using this weapon cannot simultaneously use a Shield against Melee Attacks.

The wielder gains +1 Attack Value when using Paired Weapons. Attacks made with Paired Weapons gain +1 Offensive Skill and ignore Parry. A model using this weapon cannot simultaneously use a Shield against Melee Attacks.

The attack doesn't have any special effects. However, it interacts with other rules, such as Otherworldly. Model parts with Magical Attacks apply it also to their Special Attacks (such as Stomp Attacks, Impact Hits and Breath Attack).

The attack doesn't have any special effects. However, it interacts with other rules, such as Otherworldly. Model parts with Magical Attacks apply it also to their Special Attacks (such as Stomp Attacks, Impact Hits and Breath Attack).

A model part with Grind Attacks resolves these attacks at its own Agility. It must choose an enemy unit in base contact with it. The chosen enemy unit suffers a number of hits equal to the value stated in brackets (X). These hits are resolved with the model part’s own Strength and Armour Penetration. If a model has both Grind Attacks and Impact Hits , it may only use one of these rules in the same Round of Combat (its controlling player may choose which). When several model parts in the same unit have Grind Attacks and when X is a random number (e.g. Grind Attacks (2D3)), roll for the number of hits separately for each model part.

A model part with Grind Attacks resolves these attacks at its own Agility. It must choose an enemy unit in base contact with it. The chosen enemy unit suffers a number of hits equal to the value stated in brackets (X). These hits are resolved with the model part’s own Strength and Armour Penetration. If a model has both Grind Attacks and Impact Hits , it may only use one of these rules in the same Round of Combat (its controlling player may choose which). When several model parts in the same unit have Grind Attacks and when X is a random number (e.g. Grind Attacks (2D3)), roll for the number of hits separately for each model part.

At Initiative Step 10, a charging model part with Impact Hits must choose an enemy unit that is in base contact with the attacking model's Front Facing. This unit suffers a number of hits equal to the value stated in brackets (X). These hits are resolved with the attacking model part's Strength and Armour Penetration. If a model has both Grind Attacks and Impact Hits, it may only use one of these rules in the same Round of Combat (its controlling player may choose which). In multipart models, only model parts that also have Harnessed or Inanimate can use their Impact Hits. When several models in the same unit have Impact Hits, and when X is a random number (e.g. Impact Hits (D6)), roll for the number of hits separately for each model part.

At Initiative Step 10, a charging model part with Impact Hits must choose an enemy unit that is in base contact with the attacking model's Front Facing. This unit suffers a number of hits equal to the value stated in brackets (X). These hits are resolved with the attacking model part's Strength and Armour Penetration. If a model has both Grind Attacks and Impact Hits, it may only use one of these rules in the same Round of Combat (its controlling player may choose which). In multipart models, only model parts that also have Harnessed or Inanimate can use their Impact Hits. When several models in the same unit have Impact Hits, and when X is a random number (e.g. Impact Hits (D6)), roll for the number of hits separately for each model part.

After Deployment (including units with Scout), models with Vanguard may perform a 12" move. The move is performed as an Advance Move in the Movement Phase, including any actions and restrictions the unit would normally have (such as Wheeling, Reforming, joining units, leaving units and so on). The 12" distance is used instead of the unit's Advance Rate and March Rate. This move cannot be used to move within 12" of enemy units. This is decreased to 6" for enemy units which have either Scouted or Vanguarded. Units that have moved in this way may not Declare Charges in the first Player Turn (if their side has the first turn). If both players have units with Vanguard, alternate moving units one at a time, starting with the player that finished deploying last. Instead of moving a unit, a player may declare to not move any more Vanguarding units.

After Deployment (including units with Scout), models with Vanguard may perform a 12" move. The move is performed as an Advance Move in the Movement Phase, including any actions and restrictions the unit would normally have (such as Wheeling, Reforming, joining units, leaving units and so on). The 12" distance is used instead of the unit's Advance Rate and March Rate. This move cannot be used to move within 12" of enemy units. This is decreased to 6" for enemy units which have either Scouted or Vanguarded. Units that have moved in this way may not Declare Charges in the first Player Turn (if their side has the first turn). If both players have units with Vanguard, alternate moving units one at a time, starting with the player that finished deploying last. Instead of moving a unit, a player may declare to not move any more Vanguarding units.

The attack may not be used if the attacking model has made an Advance Move, March Move, Reform or Pivot during the current Player Turn.

The attack may not be used if the attacking model has made an Advance Move, March Move, Reform or Pivot during the current Player Turn.

When a Character is joined to a unit in which at least one model has Bodyguard, that Character gains Stubborn. When Characters or Character types are stated in brackets, Bodyguard only works for the specified Characters or Character types.

When a Character is joined to a unit in which at least one model has Bodyguard, that Character gains Stubborn. When Characters or Character types are stated in brackets, Bodyguard only works for the specified Characters or Character types.

+1 Armour Hand Weapons wielded by models on foot can be used alongside a Shield, then giving Parry.

+1 Armour Hand Weapons wielded by models on foot can be used alongside a Shield, then giving Parry.

During step 3 of the Magic Phase Sequence, each of the Active Player's models with Channel may add X Veil Tokens to the owner's Veil Token Pool. This Universal Rule is cumulative, adding X Veil Tokens of each independent instance of Channel to the model's total Channel value (so e.g. a model with Channel (1) and Channel (2) is treated like a model with Channel (3)).

During step 3 of the Magic Phase Sequence, each of the Active Player's models with Channel may add X Veil Tokens to the owner's Veil Token Pool. This Universal Rule is cumulative, adding X Veil Tokens of each independent instance of Channel to the model's total Channel value (so e.g. a model with Channel (1) and Channel (2) is treated like a model with Channel (3)).

Units with at least one model with Scoring are considered to be Scoring Units, which are used for winning Secondary Objectives (see section XVI.2 “Scoring Secondary Objectives", page 67). Every army needs a few Scoring units to be able to complete Secondary Objectives, which is why units with Scoring are marked in the Army Books with a special pennant icon: Scoring can be lost during the game: - A unit that is Fleeing loses Scoring for as long as it if Fleeing. - An Ambushing unit that enters the Battlefield on Game Turn 4 or later loses Scoring. - A unit that has performed a Post-Combat Reform loses Scoring until the start of the following Player Turn.

Units with at least one model with Scoring are considered to be Scoring Units, which are used for winning Secondary Objectives (see section XVI.2 “Scoring Secondary Objectives", page 67). Every army needs a few Scoring units to be able to complete Secondary Objectives, which is why units with Scoring are marked in the Army Books with a special pennant icon: Scoring can be lost during the game: - A unit that is Fleeing loses Scoring for as long as it if Fleeing. - An Ambushing unit that enters the Battlefield on Game Turn 4 or later loses Scoring. - A unit that has performed a Post-Combat Reform loses Scoring until the start of the following Player Turn.

If the attack wounds with a natural to-wound roll of 6+, its Armour Penetration is set to 10 and the target of the attack cannot take a Regeneration save against it.

If the attack wounds with a natural to-wound roll of 6+, its Armour Penetration is set to 10 and the target of the attack cannot take a Regeneration save against it.

If more than half of a unit's models are Fearless, the unit automatically passes Panic Tests and Decimated Tests and cannot declare a Flee Charge Reaction (unless already Fleeing). Models that are Fearless are also immune to the effects of Fear.

If more than half of a unit's models are Fearless, the unit automatically passes Panic Tests and Decimated Tests and cannot declare a Flee Charge Reaction (unless already Fleeing). Models that are Fearless are also immune to the effects of Fear.

When a unit composed entirely of models with Swiftstride rolls Charge Range, Flee Distance, Pursuit Distance or Overrun Distance, it rolls an additional D6 (normally this will lead to rolling 3D6) and discards the lowest D6 rolled.

When a unit composed entirely of models with Swiftstride rolls Charge Range, Flee Distance, Pursuit Distance or Overrun Distance, it rolls an additional D6 (normally this will lead to rolling 3D6) and discards the lowest D6 rolled.

The model automatically passes Dangerous Terrain Tests taken due to Terrain. If more than half of a unit's models have Strider, the unit never loses their Steadfast or Rank Bonus due to Terrain. Sometimes Strider is linked to a specific type of Terrain, stated in brackets. In this case, models with Strider are considered Striders only when interacting with such type of Terrain.

The model automatically passes Dangerous Terrain Tests taken due to Terrain. If more than half of a unit's models have Strider, the unit never loses their Steadfast or Rank Bonus due to Terrain. Sometimes Strider is linked to a specific type of Terrain, stated in brackets. In this case, models with Strider are considered Striders only when interacting with such type of Terrain.

A unit with at least one model with Stubborn ignores any Combat Score penalties to its Discipline when taking Break Tests or Combat Reform Discipline Tests.

A unit with at least one model with Stubborn ignores any Combat Score penalties to its Discipline when taking Break Tests or Combat Reform Discipline Tests.

In order to use this Attack Attribute, the unit [b]must[/b] be at least as wide as it is deep at the start of the Round of Combat. Close Combat Attacks made by models with this Attack Attribute can [b]never[/b] wound on worse than 4+. In addition, when a model with this Attack Attribute is removed as a casualty during the Melee Phase due to an enemy Melee Attack, it [b]must[/b] immediately, before removal, perform a single Close Combat Attack with the following rules and restrictions: • The attack is [b]always[/b] resolved with Strength 5 and Armour Penetration 2. • The owner [b]must[/b] choose one of the following options: 1. The attack is allocated towards the model that caused the casualty. 2. The attack is allocated towards a R&F model in that model's unit. The hit is distributed onto the unit. In either case, the model with Yer comin' with me! is considered in base contact with the attacked model, and the models count as Engaged in the same Facings as their units. • This Attack Attribute cannot be used for casualties caused by Impact Hits.

In order to use this Attack Attribute, the unit [b]must[/b] be at least as wide as it is deep at the start of the Round of Combat. Close Combat Attacks made by models with this Attack Attribute can [b]never[/b] wound on worse than 4+. In addition, when a model with this Attack Attribute is removed as a casualty during the Melee Phase due to an enemy Melee Attack, it [b]must[/b] immediately, before removal, perform a single Close Combat Attack with the following rules and restrictions: • The attack is [b]always[/b] resolved with Strength 5 and Armour Penetration 2. • The owner [b]must[/b] choose one of the following options: 1. The attack is allocated towards the model that caused the casualty. 2. The attack is allocated towards a R&F model in that model's unit. The hit is distributed onto the unit. In either case, the model with Yer comin' with me! is considered in base contact with the attacked model, and the models count as Engaged in the same Facings as their units. • This Attack Attribute cannot be used for casualties caused by Impact Hits.

At step 8 of the Pre-­Game Sequence (after Spell Selection) an army that includes units with Scout must state which of its units with Scout will use it, starting with the player that picked the Deployment Zone. Deploy your army as usual, but without deploying any of the Scouting units. These units are placed after all other non-Scouting units have been deployed. They can either be deployed in your Deployment Zone, using the normal rules, or they can be deployed outside the Deployment Zone, but must be more than 18" away from any enemy units. This is decreased to 12" if the Scouting unit is deployed entirely within a Forest, Ruins, Field, Building, or Water Terrain Feature. Scouting units that are deployed outside their player's Deployment Zone may not Declare Charges in the first Player Turn (if their side has the first turn). If both players have Scouting units, alternate deploying one unit at a time, starting with the player that finished deploying first.

At step 8 of the Pre-­Game Sequence (after Spell Selection) an army that includes units with Scout must state which of its units with Scout will use it, starting with the player that picked the Deployment Zone. Deploy your army as usual, but without deploying any of the Scouting units. These units are placed after all other non-Scouting units have been deployed. They can either be deployed in your Deployment Zone, using the normal rules, or they can be deployed outside the Deployment Zone, but must be more than 18" away from any enemy units. This is decreased to 12" if the Scouting unit is deployed entirely within a Forest, Ruins, Field, Building, or Water Terrain Feature. Scouting units that are deployed outside their player's Deployment Zone may not Declare Charges in the first Player Turn (if their side has the first turn). If both players have Scouting units, alternate deploying one unit at a time, starting with the player that finished deploying first.

The model gains [b]Aegis (5+, against Close Combat Attacks)[/b]. This Special Save can only be used against attacks from enemies Engaged in the model's unit's Front Facing.

The model gains [b]Aegis (5+, against Close Combat Attacks)[/b]. This Special Save can only be used against attacks from enemies Engaged in the model's unit's Front Facing.

Each Anvil of Power may select up to three different Battle Runes.

Each Anvil of Power may select up to three different Battle Runes.

Once per Shooting Phase, an unengaged Engineer may select a single War Machine within 6″ that has not fired yet to gain the following effects: - Replace the Aim of one of the War Machine's Artillery Weapons with the value given in brackets (X+). - You may reroll the roll on the Misfire Table. - You may reroll the dice (all of them or none) for determining the number of hits of a Flamethrower Artillery Weapon.

Once per Shooting Phase, an unengaged Engineer may select a single War Machine within 6″ that has not fired yet to gain the following effects: - Replace the Aim of one of the War Machine's Artillery Weapons with the value given in brackets (X+). - You may reroll the roll on the Misfire Table. - You may reroll the dice (all of them or none) for determining the number of hits of a Flamethrower Artillery Weapon.

Add +4 to the model's rolls on the Misfire Table.

Add +4 to the model's rolls on the Misfire Table.

Right before the battle (during step 7 of the Deployment Phase Sequence), the model may Entrench a single friendly War Machine. The War Machine counts as being in Hard Cover. The War Machine loses this instance of Hard Cover permanently if it performs an Advance or March Move or a Random Movement.

Right before the battle (during step 7 of the Deployment Phase Sequence), the model may Entrench a single friendly War Machine. The War Machine counts as being in Hard Cover. The War Machine loses this instance of Hard Cover permanently if it performs an Advance or March Move or a Random Movement.

The model gains Light Troops and Swiftstride. Units composed entirely of models with Fly may make Flying Movements when performing a Move Chargers move, an Advance Move, or a March Move. When a unit makes a Flying Movement, substitute its models' Advance Rate with the first value given in brackets (X), and their March Rate with the second value given in brackets (Y). All modifiers to ground movement values are also applied to the flying values of a model. Units using Flying Movement ignore all Terrain Features and units during the Flying Movement (from their starting to their ending position), but must abide by the Unit Spacing rule at the end of the move (unless charging, when the normal exceptions to the Unit Spacing rule apply). They are still affected by the effects of the Terrain Features from which they take off and in which they land.

The model gains Light Troops and Swiftstride. Units composed entirely of models with Fly may make Flying Movements when performing a Move Chargers move, an Advance Move, or a March Move. When a unit makes a Flying Movement, substitute its models' Advance Rate with the first value given in brackets (X), and their March Rate with the second value given in brackets (Y). All modifiers to ground movement values are also applied to the flying values of a model. Units using Flying Movement ignore all Terrain Features and units during the Flying Movement (from their starting to their ending position), but must abide by the Unit Spacing rule at the end of the move (unless charging, when the normal exceptions to the Unit Spacing rule apply). They are still affected by the effects of the Terrain Features from which they take off and in which they land.

Shooting Weapon. Range 18″, Shots 1, Str 3, AP 0, Flaming Attacks, always hits on 2+.

Shooting Weapon. Range 18″, Shots 1, Str 3, AP 0, Flaming Attacks, always hits on 2+.

Shooting Weapon Range 18″, Shots 4, Str 5, AP 2, Flaming Attacks, Quick to Fire

Shooting Weapon Range 18″, Shots 4, Str 5, AP 2, Flaming Attacks, Quick to Fire

Universal Rule. The model gains Hatred (against Gigantic) and Sturdy

Universal Rule. The model gains Hatred (against Gigantic) and Sturdy

At step 8 of the Pre-Game Sequence (after Spell Selection), each Hold Guardian unit must choose one of the following effects, which is applied for the duration of the game: • +1 Strength and +1 Armour Penetration • Vanguard • +2 Agility

At step 8 of the Pre-Game Sequence (after Spell Selection), each Hold Guardian unit must choose one of the following effects, which is applied for the duration of the game: • +1 Strength and +1 Armour Penetration • Vanguard • +2 Agility

During the first Round of Combat, failed to-hit rolls from attacks with Hatred must be rerolled.

During the first Round of Combat, failed to-hit rolls from attacks with Hatred must be rerolled.

The model gains Fearless and its unit automatically passes all Break Tests. Characters with Unbreakable can only join units consisting entirely of models with Unbreakable. Units with one or more models with Unbreakable can only be joined by Characters with Unbreakable.

The model gains Fearless and its unit automatically passes all Break Tests. Characters with Unbreakable can only join units consisting entirely of models with Unbreakable. Units with one or more models with Unbreakable can only be joined by Characters with Unbreakable.

The model gains Devastating Charge (Swiftstride) for Charges against units that contain at least one Large or Gigantic model.

The model gains Devastating Charge (Swiftstride) for Charges against units that contain at least one Large or Gigantic model.

The model cannot be the General.

The model cannot be the General.

The model cannot Pursue, Declare Charges or Declare Flee as Charge Reaction. Characters can never join units with War Machines, and Characters with War Machine cannot join units at all. When a War Machine fails a Panic Test, instead of Fleeing it is Shaken until the end of the next Player Turn. War Machines that fail a Break Test are automatically destroyed. War Machines and units Engaged in Combat with them cannot make Combat Reforms. When a unit charges a War Machine, it can move into base contact by having its Front Facing contact any point of the War Machine's base (it must still maximise the number of models in base contact, see subsection II.1.A “Bases and Base Contact", page 4 and Figure 1 page 4). No Align Move is allowed. Ignore the War Machine's Facing, as it does not have any due to its round base.

The model cannot Pursue, Declare Charges or Declare Flee as Charge Reaction. Characters can never join units with War Machines, and Characters with War Machine cannot join units at all. When a War Machine fails a Panic Test, instead of Fleeing it is Shaken until the end of the next Player Turn. War Machines that fail a Break Test are automatically destroyed. War Machines and units Engaged in Combat with them cannot make Combat Reforms. When a unit charges a War Machine, it can move into base contact by having its Front Facing contact any point of the War Machine's base (it must still maximise the number of models in base contact, see subsection II.1.A “Bases and Base Contact", page 4 and Figure 1 page 4). No Align Move is allowed. Ignore the War Machine's Facing, as it does not have any due to its round base.

Units composed entirely of models with Light Troops are allowed to make any number of Reforms when performing Advance Moves or March Moves. They are allowed to shoot even if they Marched or Reformed. No model can end its movement with its centre further away than its March Rate from its starting position, around any obstructions (including the Unit Spacing rule). This means that when checking the distance travelled by a model, check the path the model would have taken if it was alone, with the exception that the unit as a whole cannot break the Unit Spacing rule while performing the move. If a model performed any action during the movement (such as a Sweeping Attack), the distance moved is counted from its starting position to the point on the Battlefield where it performed that action and then to its final position. If more than half the models in a unit have Light Troops, the unit always counts as having 0 Full Ranks. Characters with Light Troops that are joined to units with one or more models without Light Troops, lose this rule for as long as they remain with the unit. An Infantry Character joined to an Infantry unit with both Light Troops and the same Size as the Character gains Light Troops for as long as it remains with the unit.

Units composed entirely of models with Light Troops are allowed to make any number of Reforms when performing Advance Moves or March Moves. They are allowed to shoot even if they Marched or Reformed. No model can end its movement with its centre further away than its March Rate from its starting position, around any obstructions (including the Unit Spacing rule). This means that when checking the distance travelled by a model, check the path the model would have taken if it was alone, with the exception that the unit as a whole cannot break the Unit Spacing rule while performing the move. If a model performed any action during the movement (such as a Sweeping Attack), the distance moved is counted from its starting position to the point on the Battlefield where it performed that action and then to its final position. If more than half the models in a unit have Light Troops, the unit always counts as having 0 Full Ranks. Characters with Light Troops that are joined to units with one or more models without Light Troops, lose this rule for as long as they remain with the unit. An Infantry Character joined to an Infantry unit with both Light Troops and the same Size as the Character gains Light Troops for as long as it remains with the unit.

Close Combat Attacks from models in the same unit as one or more models with Rune Craft Mastery gain +1 Armour Penetration.

Close Combat Attacks from models in the same unit as one or more models with Rune Craft Mastery gain +1 Armour Penetration.

The range of Commanding Presence of a General mounted on a War Throne is [b]set[/b] to 18".

The range of Commanding Presence of a General mounted on a War Throne is [b]set[/b] to 18".

While using a Shield, the model gains [b]Aegis (6+, against Close Combat Attacks)[/b]. This is improved to [b]Aegis (5+, against Close Combat Attacks)[/b] if the attacker is Charging. This Special Save can only be used against attacks from enemies Engaged in the model's unit's Front Facing.

While using a Shield, the model gains [b]Aegis (6+, against Close Combat Attacks)[/b]. This is improved to [b]Aegis (5+, against Close Combat Attacks)[/b] if the attacker is Charging. This Special Save can only be used against attacks from enemies Engaged in the model's unit's Front Facing.

The model gains Tall and can never be joined or join a unit (unless it is a War Platform). A model with Towering Presence increases its Rally Around the Flag and Commanding Presence ranges by 6".

The model gains Tall and can never be joined or join a unit (unless it is a War Platform). A model with Towering Presence increases its Rally Around the Flag and Commanding Presence ranges by 6".

Attack Attribute – Close Combat. Whenever the model loses a Health Point, it gains +1 Attack Value. Whenever it gains a Health Point, it suffers −1 Attack Value.

Attack Attribute – Close Combat. Whenever the model loses a Health Point, it gains +1 Attack Value. Whenever it gains a Health Point, it suffers −1 Attack Value.

The model part gains [b]Devastating Charge (+1 Str, +1 AP)[/b] and does not suffer the -1 to-hit modifier for Stand and Shoot Charge Reactions.

The model part gains [b]Devastating Charge (+1 Str, +1 AP)[/b] and does not suffer the -1 to-hit modifier for Stand and Shoot Charge Reactions.

Close Combat Weapon. Attacks made with this weapon gain +1 Strength, +1 Armour Penetration, and always strike at Initiative Step 10 (regardless of the wielder’s Agility). A model with this weapon cannot be joined by Characters.

Close Combat Weapon. Attacks made with this weapon gain +1 Strength, +1 Armour Penetration, and always strike at Initiative Step 10 (regardless of the wielder’s Agility). A model with this weapon cannot be joined by Characters.