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We had rumors of possible hive fleet rules that seem to have been left out (or was wish list fodder). If we do see them in later supplements, what would be fluffy yet fun?

Here's my go:

Kraken, Divide and Consume: if your opponent is using an allied detachment the survival instincts and terror at facing the Hive Fleet have sown seeds of dissension. Allies are treated as one step worse, but not below Desperate Allies, for the duration of the game.

Behemoth, Head Hunters: known for removing strong leaders, the Hive Fleet goes for the head. When fighting against the enemy warlord or a unit containing that model, all tyranids gain hatred and rage.

Gorgon, Supreme Adaptability: The Hive Fleet quickly alters it's brood to counter resistance. Pick an enemy codex, all tyranids gain preferred enemy against that detachment.

Leviathan, the Shadow Grows: As the warp fades and tangible power dwindles it heralds the coming of the Hive Fleet. All enemy leadership is reduced by 1.

Hydra, Rapid Awakening: Able to mobilize with fearsome speed, the Hive Fleet moves it's broods faster than expected. Pick d3 units before deployment to gain infiltrate.

Naga, Resilence: Often thought defeated, but arising again the Hive Fleet is tough to truly put down. All troops gain FNP.

I really like that kraken one. I dont play nids nor know anything about them but it would be funny as to see someone bring this mega allied combo only for it to become useless. Haha would teach him the leviathan one isnt too useful compared to others though.

 Swastakowey wrote:
I really like that kraken one. I dont play nids nor know anything about them but it would be funny as to see someone bring this mega allied combo only for it to become useless. Haha would teach him the leviathan one isnt too useful compared to others though.

it would be if fear test worked well, and wuth the -1 ld it would be better for MCs and such

sLeEpYrOcK wrote:

 Swastakowey wrote:
I really like that kraken one. I dont play nids nor know anything about them but it would be funny as to see someone bring this mega allied combo only for it to become useless. Haha would teach him the leviathan one isnt too useful compared to others though.

it would be if fear test worked well, and wuth the -1 ld it would be better for MCs and such

I was thinking it would stack well with The Horror, now being -3, and with Shadows giving a -4 to psykers... Since that Hive Fleet is a special enemy of the warp denizens.

That's a really nice concept. I like what you've done.

I think that Kraken rule should apply to all Tyranids regardless. If they can't have the benefits of allys they should make it less practical for everyone else.

Yeah, poor nids... so much they could have done to make this new dex exciting. Not necessarily fleet abilities, but something.