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i see all these lists with Tervigons as troops, but i flipped through a codex and as far as i can tell, they are only available as HQs. is the troop choice tervigon an internet rumor? if its true, what page of the codex states you can use them as troops?

Page 91. Under the termagant entry.

thanks, dunno how i missed that one

Yes. The Tervigon does rule.

I converted one last night (begrudgingly at first, but now i'm glad i did it) out of a carnifex and some mawloc talons. I've only fielded him once but man, having FNP and the ability to create free troop units really is a game-changer, and fun as well!

Since this is YMDC i will stay on topic and ask this: The tervigon is allowed to target himself with catalyst, correct? Without a gargoyle screen i find this is the best way to keep him alive early game while my zoans and trygon are still in reserve.

tetrisphreak wrote:Since this is YMDC i will stay on topic and ask this: The tervigon is allowed to target himself with catalyst, correct?

Is the Tervigon within 12" of the Tervigon?

Also yes.

Thought so. Just wanted to check before hearing someone complain in a real game. thanks.


Edit: Another question in my mind just popped up. In the wargear and points section of the codex it says to "choose one" under "Optional" wargear when referring to scything talons or crushing claws. My question is this, do you *have* to buy either upgrade? My tervigon is modeled with digging talons from a mawloc, which look like scything talons, but as i don't intend to use it for anything but support, i really see no need in spending the 5 points on talons. your thoughts?

As far as I can tell, there are no "manditory" options in the new Tyranids codex.

Homer

generally unless it says "you must take", anything listed as an option is optional.

So in the case of the Tervigon you can use it without any close combat biomorphs.