ADEPTUS CUSTODES: CUSTODIAN GUARD

Description

Adeptus Custodes: Custodian Guard – The Golden Core of the Imperium

The Custodian Guard forms the bedrock of the Adeptus Custodes fighting force. These warriors are not mere soldiers; they are genetically engineered masterpieces, each a peerless fighter, diplomat, and guardian, dedicated solely to the protection of the Emperor and the Imperial Palace. Clad in magnificent Auramite power armor and wielding iconic weapons, they are the finest infantry the Imperium has ever produced. This multipart plastic kit allows you to assemble five highly detailed Custodian Guard models, providing the essential Troops choice for any Warhammer 40,000 army.

Lore: The Ten Thousand

The Adeptus Custodes, often referred to as the Ten Thousand, are the Emperor’s personal guard. Unlike the Space Marines, the Custodian Guard rarely leave Terra, serving as the ultimate defense force of the Throneworld. Each Custodian is recruited in infancy and undergoes centuries of intense training, genetic modification, and psychological conditioning, resulting in warriors who are vastly superior to even the most elite Astartes. Their presence on the battlefield is a symbol of the Emperor’s direct involvement, inspiring allies and striking fear into the hearts of their foes.

Battlefield Role: Unstoppable Infantry

In the game, Custodian Guard are an incredibly resilient and powerful unit. They combine high strength, excellent durability, and powerful save characteristics, making them exceptionally difficult to remove from the board. They excel at holding objectives, launching counter-attacks, and serving as a reliable line of defense against almost any threat the enemy can muster. They are the definition of an elite unit, demanding respect from any opponent.

Key tactical advantages of the Custodian Guard:

• High Survivability: Their Auramite armor and high Toughness make them highly resistant to small arms fire.
• Versatile Weaponry: Equipped to handle both ranged and melee threats effectively.
• Core Unit Status: As a Troops choice, they are essential for holding objectives and securing victory points.
• Leadership Options: The kit provides flexibility to build crucial command models, enhancing the entire force.

Wargear and Customization Options

This versatile Citadel miniature kit provides extensive options for arming and customizing your Custodian Guard squad. Each model can be equipped with one of two primary weapons:

• Guardian Spear: The classic Custodes weapon, combining a powerful bolt weapon with a deadly energy blade.
• Sentinel Blade and Storm Shield: This combination offers superior defense, making the model exceptionally durable and ideal for leading the charge or holding a vital position.

The kit also includes crucial options for command models, adding tactical depth to your army:

• Shield-Captain: You can assemble one model as a powerful Shield-Captain, utilizing specialized components and a choice of two heads (helmeted or unhelmeted). A Shield-Captain provides powerful leadership auras to nearby units.
• Vexilla Carrier: One miniature can be assembled proudly carrying a Vexilla (banner), which provides beneficial effects to nearby Adeptus Custodes units, such as improved defensive capabilities.

Add this essential, elite infantry kit to your collection today. The Custodian Guard are a rewarding hobby project and a cornerstone of any successful Imperial army. Supplied unpainted and requires assembly.