I've recently acquired bits of Black Templar rumourage from various sources,

  • As per the previous list BT's do not get Librarians or Devastator squads.
  • Sword Brethren are said to be Elite choices and may use Terminator or power armour.
  • Tactical squads are known as Crusaders and may take as many neophytes as there are initiates so you can have a 20 man tactical squad.
  • Emperors Champion has been reworked and is supposed to be optional under 750pts.
  • Land Raider Crusaders can be taken by HQ, Elite or Troops choices as transport in addition to being Heavy Support.
  • Drop Pods are available.
  • New bits of wargear including extra stuff for Crusaders and Holy Orbs of Anitoch a thrown grenade with a five second fuse no more, no less.
  • New type of Servitor for Templar Chaplains
  • Sword Brethren under certain circumstances can take various types of shields
  • Possible reworking of Righteous Zeal so you have to fleet towards the nearest enemy if you fail a test following casualties


More rumours to come.