Deathwatch 'fix' for 5th edition

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**George Spiggott**

Just some quick thoughts on how Deathwatch *should* work in 5th edition.

Deathwatch Captain & 4 Deathwatch Space Marines (165 points)

+5 Deathwatch Space Marines (125 points)

Statline: (as old rules)

Equipment: Bolter*, Bolt pistol, Close Combat weapon, Frag Grenades, Meltabombs

* Includes all Deathwatch ammo types (Metal storm, Kraken, Inferno) and equipment (M.40 Targeter)

Captain: Can't decide how his upgrades would work

Librarian: Can't decide how his upgrades would work

Veteran: Any number of Deathwatch Space Marine can be upgraded for +10 points each

Veteran CCW's: (as old rules)

Special & Heavy: (as old rules)

Special

TSKNF:

Combat Tactics:

Combat Squads:

Any thoughts?

**lord_sutekh**

Sternguard Veterans are essentially Deathwatch with a different name. Wait till the new SM 'dex is out, and work from there.

**George Spiggott**

The Space Marine book has been seen by many people, myself included. It's something that'll take time I suppose.

Some additions (based upon the Sternguard entry)

Deathwatch Captain & 4 Deathwatch Space Marines (165 points)

+1 to 5 Deathwatch Space Marines (+25 points each)

Statline: (as old rules for veteran)

Equipment: Bolter* & M.40 Targeter, Close Combat weapon, Frag Grenades, Meltabombs * Includes all Deathwatch ammo types (Metal storm, Kraken, Inferno)

Captain: Can't decide how his upgrades would work

Librarian: Can't decide how his upgrades would work

Veteran CCW's: (as old rules)

Special & Heavy: (as old rules)

Transport/Deep Strike: (as old rules)

Special Rules

TSKNF, Combat Tactics, Combat Squads:

**Obscurum**

I think DW should be more or less who they say they'll be. They are not as powerful as someone would assume based on the name alone. GW should beef 'em up some.

**aka_mythos**

Deathwatch marines should all be veterans and should have a mix of the benefits of Sternguard and Vanguard. Saying they are just sternguard kinda ignores the component of their rules that allowed them to take all the close combat weapons.

**George Spiggott**

I think I've covered thsat haven't I?