Tempestus Aquilons Kill Team Overview
Tempestus Aquilons Kill Team Overview – Units, Playstyle & Tactics
The Tempestus Aquilons Kill Team brings elite Scion operatives, high-intensity ranged firepower, and disciplined battlefield control to Warhammer 40K: Kill Team. Whether you're considering adding them to your collection or preparing to field them competitively, this overview covers their operatives, strengths, weaknesses, and battlefield tactics to help you get the most out of this elite Imperial kill team.
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Quick Summary
- Faction: Astra Militarum – Militarum Tempestus
- Playstyle: Elite shooting, precision tools, objective pressure
- Operative Count: Low model count, high statline performance
- Difficulty: Moderate – rewards tactical positioning
Who Are the Tempestus Aquilons?
The Tempestus Aquilons are elite Storm Troopers drawn from the Militarum Tempestus—the Imperium’s most disciplined, highly trained infantry. Equipped with superior armor, advanced hot-shot weaponry, and specialist gear, this Kill Team excels at coordinated strikes and efficient objective play.
On the tabletop, they play like a hybrid of special forces and precision marksmen, relying on smart movement, overlapping fields of fire, and decisive bursts of damage.
Operatives in the Tempestus Aquilons
Your roster typically includes a mix of operative types, each providing unique battlefield roles.
• Aquilon Sergeant
The team leader—boosts accuracy, order efficiency, and command utility. Essential for coordinated shooting turns.
• Hot-Shot Troopers
Your bread-and-butter operatives. Hot-shot lasguns punch above their weight, delivering reliable damage at range with AP improvements.
• Volley Gunner
Armed with a hot-shot volley gun, offering high-volume firepower ideal for shredding elite targets or clearing light cover.
• Grenade Launcher Trooper
Excellent flexibility—krak for cracking armored foes, frag for clearing groups or pinning enemies off objectives.
• Flamer or Meltagun Specialist
Depending on your loadout choice, this operative becomes your key close-range threat:
- Flamer: Area denial and control
- Melta: Deletes elite targets at short range
• Communications / Vox Trooper
Improves order economy and ensures key operatives stay active during clutch turns. Crucial for tempo control.
• Medic
Grants healing, stabilizing fallen operatives, and mitigating damage spikes—particularly valuable for a low-model-count team.
Strengths
- Reliable shooting: Hot-shot weaponry hits hard and consistently
- Elite statlines: Better BS, save, and equipment than standard Guard
- Flexible tools: Specialists handle most threat types
- Great order economy: Bonds well with Sergeant & Vox abilities
- Objective pressure: Can pivot quickly and hold ground effectively
Weaknesses
- Low model count: Mistakes are costly
- Vulnerable to melee rush teams: Must position carefully
- Mid-range dependent: Weaker up close unless using melta/flamer
How Tempestus Aquilons Play on the Table
The Aquilons excel at structured, coordinated firefights rather than chaotic skirmishes. They reward players who carefully manage angles, cover, and orders.
Key Tactics:
- Overlapping fire lanes: Always position multiple shooters to punish rushed engagements.
- Use orders efficiently: Re-rolls, extra movement, or precision shooting orders turn good shots into lethal ones.
- Control mid-board: Don’t overextend—Aquilon strength lies in steady advancement.
- Triangulate specialists: Meltagun + volley gun + sergeant buffs = dead elite targets.
- Stay in cover: You are elite, not invincible—use terrain to offset strong enemy alpha strikes.
Matchups They Love:
- Shooting-weak hordes (e.g., cultists, basic Guard teams)
- Elite but low-model teams (precision fire wins these duels)
Matchups They Struggle Against:
- Hyper-melee teams (Gellerpox, Legionaries with melee loadouts)
- High-movement infiltrators that can flank and tie up your guns
Painting & Hobby Notes
- Use edge highlighting: Their armor plates look fantastic with sharp highlights.
- Glow effects: Blue or green OSL on hot-shot coils adds visual pop.
- Camo patterns: Tempestus armour takes well to muted greens, greys, or urban patterns.
Image Suggestions
- Hero banner: Assembled and painted Tempestus Aquilons advancing behind Kill Team terrain
- Operative close-ups: Sergeant, volley gunner, and melta specialist showcased individually
- Gameplay photo: Aquilons holding mid-board against an enemy faction
FAQs – Tempestus Aquilons Kill Team (tap + to expand)
Yes—if you enjoy shooting-focused teams. Their tools are reliable, but positioning mistakes are more punishing due to the low model count.
Many operatives can serve as Scions or Tempestus models in 40K armies, though Kill Team loadouts won’t always match 40K datasheets.
A balanced roster with a volley gunner, melta gunner, and vox trooper gives Aquilons strong answers to any matchup.
No—Aquilons should avoid melee except when absolutely necessary. Their strength lies in disciplined firing lines.
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Final Verdict
The Tempestus Aquilons Kill Team is a fantastic choice for players who love elite, precise, and disciplined shooting. With strong specialists, great order economy, and reliable ranged threat, they reward smart tactical planning and controlled aggression. If you enjoy making every shot count, Aquilons will feel right at home in your roster.
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