JOURNAL TACTICA: SKITARII: STEEL HAND OF MARS

In the galaxy-spanning civil war known as the Horus Heresy, countless armies clashed across every world claimed by Humanity. Among them, the Skitarii of the Cult Mechanicum fought with relentless precision, though history often overlooks them. Bound by iron oaths and machine-logic, their sole purpose was clear: secure and defend the most dangerous and irreplaceable technological relics of the Mechanicum, whatever the cost.

Journal Tactica: Skitarii – The Steel Hand of Mars is a focused gaming supplement for Warhammer: The Horus Heresy that explores the secretive Skitarii Battle-Pilgryms of the Mechanicum. These cybernetic warriors act as the will of the Fabricator General, sent into the most hostile war zones to recover ancient relics and enforce the authority of Mars during the Age of Darkness.

This 48-page softcover book combines rich background lore with practical gameplay content. It delves into the origins, structure, and battlefield role of the Skitarii Battle-Pilgryms, including how the cataclysm of the Horus Heresy fractured even these disciplined forces between loyalty to the Fabricator General and the wider Mechanicum. Alongside the narrative content, the supplement introduces thematic missions centered on relic recovery, including the Vaults of Tharsis Legendary Mission and a dedicated Relic Hunt Missions Pack designed for fast-paced, objective-driven games.

Players will also find a complete Skitarii army list for the Age of Darkness, covering key units such as Skitarii Battle-Pilgrym Marshals, Corpus forces, Bonepicker hosts, and iconic Mechanicum war machines including the Triaros Armoured Conveyor, Karacnos Assault Tank, Krios Battle Tank, and Krios Venator Tank Destroyer. Additional faction rules and new weapon options help capture the unique battlefield character of these relentless cybernetic soldiers.

To use this supplement fully, you will need the Warhammer: The Horus Heresy – Age of Darkness Rulebook and Liber Mechanicum, both sold separately.

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